C16 Big Brother Went Home for Dinner

Shan Ruoshui continued scrolling through the comments on social media.

"Who is this woman? I've never heard of her."

"Homewrecker! How dare she try to steal my man, Xi Mu! Shameless!"

"I'm crying in the bathroom. Is Xi Mu really taken?"

"Let go of Xi Mu and let me have him! Step aside, you schemer!"

"Am I the only one who thinks Miss Shan Ruoshui is gorgeous? I'm glued to the screen."

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"Is Shan Ruoshui just trying to get attention? Does she think cozying up to a movie star will make her famous?"

A lot of Xi Mu's fans were criticizing her. What did she do to deserve this? The world is too harsh! She wants to escape to another planet.

Because of Shan Ruoshui's connection with Xi Mu, the new show's popularity was skyrocketing. The official social media account was gaining followers rapidly, and most of the comments under the show's updates were about Shan Ruoshui and Xi Mu. There were insults, curious onlookers, and many targeting Shan Ruoshui.

The comments were a mixed bag, leaving Shan Ruoshui both amused and exasperated.

Being linked to a movie star was undoubtedly a crisis for a newcomer.

At first, when Shan Ruoshui was being criticized, her few fans tried to defend her, but they were vastly outnumbered. It was futile, and some fans even turned against her, unfollowing and becoming indifferent.

Shan Ruoshui felt a bit helpless. Xi Mu was away for a local TV show and couldn't be reached. She couldn't rely entirely on Gu Ya, so she had to take action herself.

She reposted a promotional post for the new show with a photo, adding, "Forced into a relationship by everyone, heartbroken. Big brother! Mom's calling you home for dinner! @XiMuVV" and included a playful emoji.

Suddenly, Shan Ruoshui's usually quiet social media account was updated!

People couldn't stay calm and started sharing and commenting.

"Can't believe she's so adorable!"

"Doesn't seem like there's any romance here. Who calls their man 'big brother'?"

Quietly saving reaction memes, selling sunflower seeds in the front row.

"Fake nice girl, such a poser! Case closed."

Many bystanders, unsure of the truth, were skeptical of the reports. Now, only Shan Ruoshui hadn't spoken up.

The trolls didn't care about that, continuing to insult Ruoshui with gusto.

The phone screen glowed in the dim room, casting a soft light. Shan Ruoshui sat cross-legged on the bed, her hair in a playful braid. She tilted her head slightly, keeping an eye on her social media updates.

Her parents called several times, concerned about her well-being. Shan Ruoshui patiently explained the situation, assuring them that the online rumors were just media sensationalism and there was no need to worry.

She always said she was fine, but it was impossible not to feel a bit wronged. The comfort of her parents' concern was a rare warmth she hadn't experienced before.

After she posted on social media, some time passed with no response. Then, with a "ding," her phone alerted her to Xi Mu's reply. She smiled slightly, knowing this would dispel all the wild rumors.

Xi Mu's post humorously said, "Sis, we're not a thing!" accompanied by a meme of him acting surprised, with the caption: "Turns out I'm not the real deal!"

With the Movie King's intervention, the gossip quickly faded away.

Netizens found Xi Mu's humor refreshing and understood he was clarifying their sibling-like relationship, not a romantic one as the media suggested.

Soon, no more fans were leaving negative comments on Shan Ruoshui's page, and everyone backed off.

Even Gu Ya called to praise Shan Ruoshui's clever handling of the situation, which resolved everything perfectly.

Thanks to Xi Mu, many of his fans became admirers of Shan Ruoshui, the rising star.

The chaotic situation suddenly took a turn for the better, disappointing those eager to see Shan Ruoshui stumble. This included her former SSL group members, Liu Xinrui and Su Tian, as well as MQ company agents Meng Hao and Qiao Fang.

Meanwhile, Xi Mu and Shan Ruoshui were sharing heartwarming interactions on Twitter, providing entertainment for fans who were enjoying the sibling-like drama of the year.

Then, Faang Xiao's unexpected appearance reignited fan excitement. He had retweeted Shan Ruoshui's post, adding, "Supporting my youngest junior sister, the new show is a hit!"

Fans were surprised to see Faang Xiao involved and, upon checking Shan Ruoshui's profile, realized that both she and Faang Xiao were part of Fang Company.

Shan Ruoshui didn't react much, simply responding with a resigned, "Thanks, senior brother!" accompanied by a fist-bump emoji.

Faang Xiao, the esteemed actor, felt a bit miffed by her reply. Shan Ruoshui could have warm exchanges with Xi Mu, yet she was so formal with him. This difference in treatment left him feeling inexplicably bittersweet.

With the scandal averted, the promotion for the new show "Carefree" was in full swing.