Running Over The Head Of My Ex [Rebirth]

Chapter 25

As soon as this episode aired, it caused a huge sensation.

Six out of the top twenty trending topics on Weibo were related to “偶时”.

#W.SGuestPerformance#

#HeQingqiChaiXu#

#JingTong#

#CallHerSister#

#GodlikeLooksZhuoZhiwei#

#WhenImCloseToYou#

“Hahaha, it turns out we’ve been saying it wrong all along. For Qingqi, it’s supposed to be ‘Sister, I can!’ not ‘Sister, can I!'”

“Look at Qingqi’s expression; one second she’s a cold boss: ‘Shallow,’ and the next she’s on her knees: ‘Sorry, I was shallow.’ So real.”

“So the sister and brother were childhood friends? My man and my woman are good friends? I feel like I can ship them even more now!”

At first, everything was peaceful, but then, out of nowhere, things got heated.

First, W.S.’s fans sarcastically mocked Tao Jinghan for not being part of W.S. and trying to leech off the group’s fame, while Tao’s fans retaliated, accusing W.S. of trying to break into the Chinese market by stepping on their idol.

Then, Chai Xu’s fans started flaming He Qingqi for riding on their idol’s popularity and bullying him on purpose, while Milkshake fans ridiculed Chai Xu for being useless and dragging others down.

Fans, seemingly blind, ignored how well their idols got along and instead speculated they were secretly at odds.

As the finals approached, even the solo fans of “偶时” contestants were growing restless. Even the top three fan bases, once united, started showing cracks.

Seeing these trending topics, fans started throwing shade at each other, further fueling the situation.

In short, it was a mess.

However, the song “When I’m Close to You” unexpectedly went viral, which was a pleasant surprise.

When Chai Xu saw the comments under the second trending topic, the flames had already reached the plaza, with fans tearing each other apart. He frowned.

Without hesitation, he started editing a Weibo post to clear things up.

His manager hurriedly stopped him, saying that fan wars were commonplace and that the more they fought, the higher the popularity. After all, why was he guest-performing if not to boost his popularity? This trending topic was playing right into their hands.

But, uncharacteristically, Chai Xu, who is usually obedient, seemed determined this time. No matter how much his manager tried to dissuade him, it was useless.

Chai Xu, still in the city, thought for a moment and drove home.

“Eh? Xu Xu, you’re back,” Grandma Chai said in surprise.

“Yeah, Grandma,” Chai Xu replied, running upstairs. “I came back to get something; I’ll be leaving soon.”

In an album from his childhood, he found a few old photos of him and He Qingqi, enough to fill a nine-square grid. Despite the fact that some of the photos were embarrassing, he put aside his image and posted them.

He could almost predict how fans would mock him.

Chai Xu vs. Yun Zhong Bai He, Qing Liang Ru Qi. We’ve known each other for fourteen years, and my sister Qi still looks as beautiful as ever.

The photos showed the two of them, sometimes three, and even five people, from childhood to their teenage years.

There were photos of young He Qingqi wearing only underwear, hugging a skirt-wearing, shyly smiling Chai Xu, another of He Qingqi with Gu Mingrui in European horseback riding attire, both of them smiling, and later ones of the five of them dancing hip-hop on the street.

These photos captured Chai Xu’s entire youth.

In the center of the nine-grid, a girl had grown up, wearing a British-style school uniform on top and ripped jeans on the bottom.

The sunlight shone perfectly, highlighting the girl’s beauty as she squatted on an outdoor ping pong table with a mischievous smile and her head shaven, making her look even more stunning.

Around her were three boys and one girl, each with their own unique characteristics: sitting on the ground without care, leaning against the ping pong table, or playing around in pairs.

All these photos prove their close relationship.

Fans burst into laughter as soon as they posted the pictures. Flames and milkshakes gathered under the Weibo post, mockingly teasing their idol.

“Hahaha, another series of Qing Xiaoqi not using her looks properly. What was she thinking? Such a beautiful face and she shaved her head?”

Seeing this, Chai Xu couldn’t help but smile. He Qingqi had just shaved off her colorful hair a few months earlier, right in time for their middle school graduation, leaving this memorable photo.

“Not to mention, my sister Qi looked so cool riding that horse! Mom fans are going crazy!”

“Qing Xiaoqi! You’re a girl! How can you wear less than Chai Xu?” referring to the first photo.

“Hahaha, little Chai Xu in a skirt looked more like a girl than He Qingqi.”

“Ah!! Brother, oh no, sister, I can!!!”

Chai Xu’s face darkened instantly. I’m not a sister! He fell straight onto his bed, shouting in despair, “No!”

“Xu Xu! What’s wrong?”

“Huh?” Chai Xu quickly replied, “Nothing, Grandma, I was just joking!”

Grandma Chai downstairs looked puzzled, muttering, “What’s wrong with this child?”

Chai Xu covered his face with a pillow, devastated.

He knew it!

He had sacrificed his dignity for Qingqi!

Two minutes later, Gu Mingrui, Chi Yuan, and Jiang Zhaonian all reposted this Weibo post.

The three of them, like copy machines, plagiarized Chai Xu’s post, angering Chai Xu to the point where he went to their Weibo accounts to rant.

Gu Mingrui had no choice but to delete and repost.

Gu Mingrui v. We.

Weibo certified him as Gu Shi’s son.

Gu Shi, a well-known photographer in the industry, was a notorious playboy.

…

Overnight, without He Qingqi’s knowledge, #HeQingqiChaiXu reached the top trending spot.

Following closely were #HeQingqiChildhoodPhotos and #ChaiXuGuShiSon.

Chai Xu and He Qingqi’s fans stopped fighting; with their idols stepping in, they fell silent.

CP fans, previously drowned out by the fighting, have now emerged. The childhood sweetheart, CP, was too beautiful! Look at Xu Xu, protecting his wife!

CP fans created the QingXu super topic, quietly enjoying their own space, knowing better than to be too loud and risk reprimands.

Moreover, the photos Chai Xu posted were perfect for gaining fans.

The girl with the shaved head, in particular, was a real test of looks, but her exquisite features shone through the school uniform, radiating youthful energy, going viral, and creating a new trend.

#FirstLove#

Countless people shared this photo alongside the stage of “When I’m Close to You,” causing He Qingqi’s Weibo followers to skyrocket.

Milkshakes were overjoyed. Of course, the more people like their idol, the better! They were so happy that they even changed the super-topic images to this one.

He Qingqi became the biggest winner in this episode.

Upon the announcement of the fourth ranking, He Qingqi unexpectedly overtook Tao Jinghan by just over 100,000 votes. If the voting channel had closed a few minutes later, who knows who would have won?

She looked up at the top spot, filled with confusion and excitement. Could she do it?

Sit there, carrying the dreams of the 98 girls who once shone on this stage.

Then, steadfastly move forward.

She slowly moved up, and the players on both sides shook hands with her, giving her strength and making her even more determined. She suddenly understood the honor and responsibility that this position represented.

He Qingqi took a deep breath with the utmost reverence, slowly sat down, and was momentarily choked with emotion.

Thank you, my fans. This time, I think I won’t let you down again.

Only fourteen people remained on the stage.

Before the group formation, Yan Huan announced the final competition method: “We will divide the fourteen players into two teams, with the highest-ranked individual in each team holding the C position. Next, I’ll announce the final two songs, ‘Journey’ and ‘Tomorrow.’ Let’s play the demos of the two songs now.”

Both songs were very positive and uplifting, with ‘Tomorrow’ being more dreamy and beautiful and ‘Journey’ being cooler.

He Qingqi and Tao Jinghan exchanged glances, attempting to communicate through eye contact. He Qingqi raised her eyebrows, and Tao Jinghan wrinkled her nose.

After a long exchange, it was like a chicken talking to a duck, and both moved their eyes away expressionlessly, with a bunch of question marks in their minds. What on earth was this kid saying?

“Please step to the right if you choose the ‘Journey’ team.”

Tao Jinghan stood still, while He Qingqi stepped to the right, followed by Zhuo Zhiwei.

He Qingqi slightly turned her head and saw the people behind her out of the corner of her eye. She then curled her lips and said, “Zhiwei.”

In response, Zhuo Zhiwei gently placed her hands on her waist.

Just as He Qingqi was about to pull Zhuo Zhiwei’s arm forward closer, Zhuo Zhiwei blinked and chuckled. “Call me, sister.”

“!!!”

He Qingqi instantly flared up like a little lion with its tail stepped on, embarrassed and annoyed. “Zhuo Zhiwei!”

Zhuo Zhiwei blinked innocently, no longer looking like the cold, solemn iceberg.

“You owe me.”

She seemed quite aggrieved.

He Qingqi was fuming. Over the past week, Zhuo Zhiwei has taken every opportunity to tease her, and this is at least the third time!

It’s all because of her looks.

He Qingqi thought pitifully.

Furthermore, Tao Jinghan joined in the fun!

He Qingqi glared at Tao Jinghan with a disapproving look. Sister? Sister, my foot!

Tao Jinghan: “???” Double standards, much.

Why not glare at Zhuo Zhiwei? She was the mastermind. Had Chai Xu become the scapegoat now that she was no longer around? What kind of family status was this?

Seeing this, a hint of amusement flashed in Zhuo Zhiwei’s eyes. She couldn’t let the little lion flare up, so she stopped: “Qingqi.” Her tone was sweet, almost coquettish.

Unsatisfied, He Qingqi pouted and turned her head away from Zhuo Zhiwei. “Hmph.”

Zhuo Zhiwei smiled helplessly and pulled He Qingqi’s arm, rubbed her hair, and scratched her chin, calming her down.

After the sequence of actions, the little lion proudly held her head high, but her ears were tinged with red. “Considering your sincere apology, I’ll forgive you this time.”

Tao Jinghan: “???”

Qingqi, wake up! This wasn’t an apology; you were being petted!

Zhuo Zhiwei stifled a laugh, nodding earnestly, “Thank you.”

Her tone was ridiculously sincere.

The three of them stood in position, no longer messing around. After a moment of silence, they calmed down. Zhuo Zhiwei’s eyes flashed as she suddenly thought of something and frowned slightly.

She seemed a bit unlike her former self, always teasing He Qingqi, enjoying her embarrassed and annoyed look, and recalling He Qingqi’s unusual behavior that day.

This made her proud and a little smug, and for the first time, she was grateful for her parents’ good looks.

All of this was normal, but somehow it seemed a bit excessive. Indeed, He Qingqi was her friend, and jokingly asking her to call her sister was also a joke.

However, if this happened more than twice, even with He Qingqi’s gentle disposition, she would become upset.

Zhuo Zhiwei lowered her eyes and pursed her lips. Was Qingqi angry? She wouldn’t do this next time, feeling remorseful and a little flustered.

Just then, He Qingqi turned around, catching a glimpse of Zhuo Zhiwei’s gentle, warm expression after her self-reflection, momentarily stunned.

Her heart pounded like a drum.

She unconsciously slowed her breathing, afraid of disturbing the beauty.

Is she thinking about me?

He Qingqi blinked, as an absurd thought crossed her mind.

If so, it would be nice to be teased a few more times.

When everyone had chosen, Yan Huan continued: “Please step to the left if you choose the ‘Tomorrow’ team.”

Tao Jinghan left her position.

He Qingqi and Zhuo Zhiwei were startled, coming back to their senses, and then they remembered Tao Jinghan, tilting their heads in unison as if to ask why she chose ‘tomorrow.’

Tao Jinghan rolled her eyes; she was too lazy to respond.

After the show aired, the top 3 fans screenshotted this scene and made it into a meme, while shipping Qingwei CP and jokingly claiming it as evidence of the top 3’s discord.

The contestants coordinated well, forming exactly two teams of seven members each.

“Before the finals, the program has prepared a gift for everyone. The fourteen finalists will be featured on the cover and inside pages of the next issue of ‘WONDER’ magazine!”