"My lady, you still have the energy to scroll through your phone!" Ming Can suddenly pushed open the bedroom door, rushing in like a gust of wind. "Xi Cheng is about to cry a river in the hotel lobby, and you're just here enjoying the spectacle!"
Jiang Lanyue helplessly put down her phone. "I didn't expect it to turn out this way. I just accidentally sent him the SMS verification code..."
"Verification code? What verification code? You didn't send him the hotel room number too, did you?" Ming Can's eyes widened as she snatched Jiang Lanyue's phone and began scrolling through the trending topic comments.
"My goodness, do you know that the entire internet is digging into your past right now? The speed at which these netizens solve cases is insane! Someone has already dug up that you dated Xi Cheng three years ago and insists that you dumped him for cheating. Now it's old flames rekindled, and he's heartbroken because of you..." Ming Can rambled on while scrolling through her phone, nearly spitting saliva onto Jiang Lanyue's face.
"Stop, stop, stop! What are you saying? Three years ago? Cheating? Who started that rumor?" Jiang Lanyue was both amused and exasperated. "We broke up three years ago because we were incompatible. It was a peaceful breakup! And I didn't cheat at all!"
"So what do we do now? The netizens are going crazy; your Weibo comments are flooded with insults calling you a heartbreaker and saying you're fickle..." Ming Can paced anxiously. "We need to think of a way to clarify this!"
Jiang Lanyue rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. "Clarify what? That I sent him the verification code by mistake? Who would believe that? Anything we say now will just make it worse."
Ming Can suddenly stopped in her tracks, her eyes lighting up. "Hey, Yueyue, could this be an opportunity?"
"Opportunity for what?" Jiang Lanyue looked confused.
"To create some buzz! Look at how many trending topics you're in right now; it's more than all the dramas you've acted in combined! We could take this chance to promote your new show; who knows, you might even make a comeback!" Ming Can excitedly patted Jiang Lanyue's shoulder as if she could already see her back on top.
"Stop joking around; I'm not doing anything like that." Jiang Lanyue rolled her eyes. "Besides, I just want to find a hole to crawl into right now."
At that moment, the doorbell rang, interrupting their conversation.
"Hello, is this Miss Jiang Lanyue? We are from the Goodbye, Lover production team." A polite voice came from outside.
Jiang Lanyue and Ming Can exchanged puzzled glances.
"Goodbye, Lover? What's that show?" Jiang Lanyue asked.
The staff of the program enthusiastically introduced, "Goodbye, Lover is a celebrity dating reality show that invites former lovers to reconnect through travel, dates, and other activities, seeking to reignite the spark of love. We sincerely invite you to join our show with Mr. Xi Cheng; we wonder if you would be willing to..."
Before the staff could finish speaking, Ming Can snatched the microphone and excitedly said, "Of course we are willing!"
Jiang Lanyue looked at Ming Can in disbelief, "Are you crazy? I can't go on the show with him; I’ll be ridiculed!"
Ming Can leaned closer to Jiang Lanyue and whispered, "Are you silly? This is a fantastic opportunity! Think about it, your popularity with Xi Cheng is so high right now; being on the show will definitely generate a lot of buzz. Plus, your new drama could ride that wave of attention and might even become a huge hit!"
Jiang Lanyue hesitated. She knew Ming Can had a point, but this was her personal matter, and being on the show with Xi Cheng made her uncomfortable.
As if sensing Jiang Lanyue's concerns, the program staff added, "Miss Jiang, our team is very sincere; we can try our best to meet any conditions you propose. Moreover, we guarantee to protect your privacy and will not excessively exploit your emotions."
"Yueyue, just agree! This is a rare opportunity!" Ming Can kept urging from the side.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Lanyue finally nodded, "Alright, I agree."
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Jiang Lanyue helplessly set down her script and rubbed her slightly flushed earlobes. "But... I've already signed the contract."
"What?!" Ming Can jumped up from the sofa in disbelief, her eyes wide open. "You actually agreed?!"
Jiang Lanyue couldn't help but laugh at her friend's exaggerated expression. "What else could I do? You saw me sign the contract with your own eyes; it can't be fake!"
Ming Can slumped back onto the sofa, groaning weakly, "It's over; there's no way to clear this up now..."
A week later, Jiang Lanyue appeared in the hotel lobby arranged by the Goodbye, Lover production team, dragging her suitcase behind her.
She wore a simple white T-shirt today, paired with light blue jeans. Her long hair was casually tied in a ponytail, and she had on light makeup, making her look fresh and clean.
“Jiang Lanyue!”
A familiar voice came from behind. Jiang Lanyue's body stiffened slightly before she turned around.
Xi Cheng was dressed in all black casual wear, wearing a black baseball cap pulled low over his face, obscuring much of it, but it was still evident that he looked tired and worn out.
He walked up to Jiang Lanyue, casting a complex glance her way, and said in a low voice, “Long time no see.”
Jiang Lanyue smiled faintly and replied calmly, “Long time no see.”
At that moment, a woman in a professional suit approached with a smile. “Hello, I am Li Na, the director of 'Goodbye, Lover.'”
Jiang Lanyue and Xi Cheng politely greeted her.
Li Na continued, “Welcome to 'Goodbye, Lover.' I believe you have already reviewed the program rules. Over the next month, we will embark on an unforgettable journey together.”
After a pause, she scanned the two of them meaningfully before continuing, “To enhance the fun and interactivity of the show, we have prepared a couple's suite for you. We hope you can rediscover your feelings during the program.”
“What?!” Jiang Lanyue and Xi Cheng exclaimed in unison, their faces filled with shock and resistance.
However, Li Na seemed oblivious to their reaction and continued speaking. “Alright, now please follow me.”
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