Crying While Filling the Pit I Dug - Chapter 95

Meng Jiangye handed the phone back to Song Miaomiao. On the screen was her Weibo homepage, accessed through other user interfaces. The most recent post she had liked was Xu Nanfang’s: “Good night, have sweet dreams of me. @Fang Zhenxin”

It dawned on her—she had accidentally liked the comment.

Once she clicked the like button, there was no way to retract it. 

As anticipated, the trending topic #Fang Zhenxin likes Nanfeng# quickly appeared on Weibo. She could imagine that most of the trending topics under this hashtag were scathing remarks directed at her. Despite this being the first time Xu Nanfang had openly disclosed his personal feelings, Song Miaomiao’s association with various rumors led fans to become protective. 

They viewed Xu Nanfang as a deity, believing that only angels were worthy of him. To them, Song Miaomiao’s presence was akin to a flower in the midst of cow dung. Girlfriend fans wouldn’t criticize the flower, but rather the dung.

Excitedly, Meng Jiangye exclaimed, “Zhenxin, take a look at Xu Nanfang’s Weibo. He responded to the fans.”

Prompted by his words, Song Miaomiao navigated to the comments section of Xu Nanfang’s Weibo.

@Xu Nanfang’s little favorite: So, Brother, are you really dating that woman?

@Xu Nanfang replied to @Xu Nanfang’s little favorite: I haven’t officially entered a relationship yet, but I’m the one pursuing her.

@I am the female flag of Xu Nanfang: Who hopes the two of them will break up. Like this comment.

@Xu Nanfang replied to @I am Xu Nanfangno’s female ticket: I hope nobody likes this comment.

@Xu Nanfang’s wife: Xu Nanfang, tell me clearly, what is so great about her?

@Xu Nanfang replied to @Xu Nanfang’s wife here: Everything.

@Xu Nanfang’s wife: Come on! I just want to know how Fang Zhenxin managed to make you lower your head!

@Xu Nanfang’s reply to @Xu Nanfang’s wife: I know, she just tries to appear in my dreams every night.

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Song Miaomiao blushed as she read the exchange—it was so sweet.

Xu Nanfang had admitted to pursuing her and even confessed his fondness for her! All the hard work she had put in over the years had finally paid off.

She continued scrolling through the comments when suddenly, a private message appeared in her Weibo inbox from a friend who followed her.

Xu Nanfang: “Will you dream of me again?”

Song Miaomiao was filled with excitement and was about to respond, but Xu Nanfang sent another message, “You didn’t lie to me when you said you dreamed about my life as a guard last time, did you?”

Song Miaomiao trembled slightly as she began typing, “No, I didn’t lie to you.”

Xu Nanfang: “That’s good, Zhenxin, can you give me a chance to pick you up at ten o’clock tomorrow morning?” (Smiling emoji)

Xu Nanfang actually asked her out on a date! A first for her!

Song Miaomiao didn’t hesitate, she replied, “I’m in!”

Xu Nanfang: “Good night, I hope you dream of me!”

Did Xu Nanfang say this because he dreamed of her??

Song Miaomiao: “Good night.”

Observing her clutching her phone, Meng Jiangye couldn’t contain his laughter. He knew that Song Miaomiao’s steadfast principle was that she would agree to anything as long as Xu Nanfang was involved. Her sincerity touched him, and he sighed, “Zhenxin, I get it. Your love for Xu Nanfang… You’re a hopeless romantic.”

Song Miaomiao exclaimed joyfully, “He… he asked me out for tomorrow!”

Meng Jiangye: “…”

Meng Jiangye said after another sigh, “Congratulations, but now reporters will be watching you closely, so you need to be extra cautious.”

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Song Miaomiao got up early in the morning and carefully tidied herself up. Of course, she didn’t wear heavy makeup; the more low-key, the better. After deliberating for a while, she finally decided to wear a white down jacket with a blue skirt. Her hair was tied into a half bun, and she also prepared sunglasses and a mask.

The security of Song Miaomiao’s community was very strict, and reporters were not allowed in. At ten o’clock in the morning, Xu Nanfang brought a bouquet of flowers and knocked on her door.

“Good morning, did you dream about me last night?” He greeted her.

Song Miaomiao saw the person she loved so much looking at her dotingly, and couldn’t help but feel her eyes welling up with tears.

It had finally come to this point. She had been in the world for more than three years. In the past year and a half, she had been busy with high-intensity weight loss, shedding weight relentlessly like a rabbit every day. Later, for more than two years, she continued to refine her acting skills, resorting to various strategies. During performances, she could only manage to sleep for four hours a day. Enduring for such a long time—

Fortunately, there was always a guiding light for her.

When she struggled to lose weight, she turned to his videos and news for inspiration.

When she faced criticism from the director for her acting, he offered guidance and advice.

When she got a headache from practicing, he shared his secrets with her.

When she sought a role, he endeavored to recommend her.

He even brought attention to the award she overlooked.

And when she was scolded by the gossip media, he shielded her from their attacks.

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While others might have considered such matters trivial—only the pursuit of Weibo being significant—yet to Song Miaomiao, each of these moments held profound significance, cherished as precious memories.

Xu Nanfang gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. “Please don’t cry,” he whispered.

Song Miaomiao nodded obediently. “I won’t.”

“What is it that you truly want?” Xu Nanfang asked softly.

“I want to be your girlfriend, to marry you, to spend my whole life with you, and to be with you forever,” Song Miaomiao declared earnestly.

Xu Nanfang took her hand and pressed a kiss to it. “And I want to be your boyfriend, to marry you, to share my whole life with you, and to be with you forever.”

Their relationship began with tenderness and sweetness. On the eve of the release of “My Thirty-eight Days”, they joyfully announced their marriage.

With her excellent acting skills and the portrayal of her sweet daily life in “My Thirty-Eight Days”, even the fans who initially criticized Song Miaomiao had softened their attitude towards her.

The film proved to be a big hit at the box office. Seizing this opportunity, Meng Jiangye directed his efforts towards clearing Bai Fangxin’s tarnished reputation by addressing the original negative content about her on the internet.

Additionally, a former gym coach stepped forward to testify that Fang Zhenxin had not undergone plastic surgery; rather, her significant transformation was attributed to weight loss. While he could provide comparison pictures from different periods, it was evident that his motives were largely self-serving, aiming to boost his own popularity.The title was Fang Zhenxin succeeded in training to lose weight. Netizens took advantage of the opportunity to find out that this coach posted a picture of Fang Zhenxin on his Weibo as early as two years ago, but it did not cause any splashes before. It could be traced back to more than two years ago. Therefore, it could be seen that this was not a temporary fake news arranged by Fang Zhenxin’s team.

Taking advantage of her good reputation, Meng Jiangye asked Song Miaomiao to write a weight loss post and conduct some exclusive interviews, discussing how she lost weight, precautions for losing weight, and more. How could a girl not love beauty? Fang Zhenxin’s inspirational journey of shedding 90 catties had brought her another wave of fans.

Fang Zhenxin’s studio simultaneously released a series of fitness pictures showcasing her toned physique, complete with defined vest lines and a slender figure. This move immediately attracted another wave of fitness fans.

At the same time, the crew of “City on the Clouds” stepped forward to clarify that Fang Zhenxin’s involvement was limited to just one scene filmed underwater. Due to the local water quality being somewhat turbid, the director opted to use mineral water to achieve the desired clarity, a decision unrelated to Fang Zhenxin herself.

Furthermore, it was clarified that her reputation for being a picky eater stemmed from her preference for vegetarian meals as part of her weight loss diet. However, she ensured that the vegetarian dishes she received were never wasted and actively used environmentally friendly tableware on set.

In a similar spirit of generosity, Song Miaomiao donated her entire salary from “My Thirty-eight Days” to support the free lunch program for children in remote mountainous areas.

A year later, Song Miaomiao achieved a remarkable accomplishment by winning the prestigious Golden Fish Award for Best Actress with her performance in “Water Below the Mountain”. In the subsequent years, she continued to deliver outstanding performances, earning trophies one after another.

Meanwhile, Zeng Jiayuan harbored intentions to slander her once more but found herself stuck at every turn. Instead, her own luck took a downward spiral. Each film she participated in seemed to suffer at the box office, leading her to have a reputation for being a “box office poison”. This perception spread throughout the industry, causing most other TV dramas to keep a respectful distance from her. Zeng Jiayuan’s acting opportunities dwindled, and she eventually aligned herself with a certain director, only to face public backlash when the director’s wife criticized her on Weibo. This further ignited the ire of netizens, making Zeng Jiayuan’s acting career increasingly tumultuous.

Meanwhile, Song Miaomiao and Xu Nanfang enjoyed a blissful life together. Despite not having children of their own, they dedicated all the wealth they accumulated throughout their lives to public welfare, becoming a legend in that world.