Chapter 114/115: The Biggest Secret of the Entertainment Industry

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After a short rest, we went to lunch. Guests could order room service or dine in the restaurant, which was uniquely situated over the lake. Its transparent glass floor created the illusion of floating on the water, and diners could sometimes see fish swimming below.

Xia Yangyang and Chen Yu chose the restaurant, known for its exceptional food. It was quite crowded, filled with prestigious elites from around the world. Noticing Xia Yangyang's curiosity, Chen Yu began gossiping: "Look at that woman in the black dress—Countess Alexander. She's in China visiting her new boyfriend. And… do you recognize the woman next to the eldest son of Xi Jiachen, Asia's richest man? That's Bai Jingjing, a popular, seventeen-year-old starlet who's rumored to be pregnant…"

Suddenly, Xia Yangyang asked, "There are rumors you're involved with Xi Yankai, the second son of Asia's richest man. Is that true?"

Chen Yu rolled his eyes. "I'm a guy who likes girls, but I'm so handsome I attract both men and women. He simply has good taste."

They continued gossiping. "And there's Shen Manbing, that popular actress. Her secret boyfriend is one of the entertainment industry's greatest unsolved mysteries."

Xia Yangyang felt a sharp pang in her heart upon hearing Shen Manbing's name. Looking in the direction Chen Yu indicated, she saw the stunning actress in red. Her exquisite beauty was captivating, yet not vulgar. Even a casual gesture like twirling her hair was alluring. Shen Manbing, like a vibrant red rose, outshone everyone else. Xia Yangyang was stunned to see her here.

Chen Yu continued, "But I heard she's on vacation with her mysterious boyfriend, and he might propose. If we're lucky, we might uncover the entertainment industry's biggest secret."

Xia Yangyang was shocked. "Mysterious boyfriend?"

Chen Yu said casually, "A friend in the industry told me. It was also leaked to the media, so many outlets are at Lake Bay trying to get an exclusive."

Xia Yangyang remained preoccupied for the rest of the afternoon, feeling agitated and restless. Chen Yu went horseback riding, but Xia Yangyang declined, remaining lost in thought on a balcony swing when Chen Yu returned that evening.

He approached her. "Little lady, what's bothering you?" He'd sensed something was wrong since lunch.

Xia Yangyang replied, "Nothing really. Just mulling things over."

Privately, she knew the media had long speculated that Shen Manbing's secret boyfriend was Gu Qichen. But Chen Yu's comments about Shen Manbing's vacationing boyfriend made her wonder if Gu Qichen was also at Lake Bay, despite supposedly being away on business. Was she overthinking?