Reborn: The Return of the Villainous Mr. Liu

Upon reaching the dressing room, Chyou could feel her heart, which was bursting back and forth until now, calming down. She gazed at the bouquet in her hand with a warm smile on her lips.

"Chyou!"

Cheng Yin hugged her from the back with a grin on his face. "Gosh..." he trembled slightly, "I still cannot believe it's happening. I feel as if I am dreaming. You said yes...Chyou, are we really in a relationship now?"

Chyou smiled and nodded. "I should ask you that question instead. You utterly took me by surprise and you involved everybody in your plan," she narrowed her eyes. "I didn't get any hint at all."

Cheng Yin smirked. "Then they did a fine job. I will give them a huge treat later. How about we celebrate this good news with them?" His eyes gleamed with joy but also with relief.

Finally...

The faint sensation of Chyou slipping away from her hands faded away with her yes to his confession.

Chyou, on her side, was thinking about something else. The tiny feeling that bounced back and forth in her heart made a question form on her lips. "Yin, do you really think it was alright to do this in front of everybody?"

"Huh?"

"I mean at this point, we obviously cannot keep our relationship under wraps. I am pretty sure the news would have already become a hot topic on social media. Everybody on the film set must have posted about your confession. So...what I mean is...we will be in the limelight now..." she hesitated. She was always a straightforward person but for the first time wasn't sure of how to put her feelings into words. "Shouldn't we have taken some time before making it public?"

Cheng Yin chuckled and waved his hand. "So what? As actors, we were already in the limelight. Cameras followed us everywhere. We just have another reason now."

"Yeah but..." she scratched her temple, "that was different," she mumbled to herself.

"Going public isn't a big deal either. Plus, didn't you hear how our fans were always shipping us together? It's like their dream has come true now haha. I cannot imagine the expressions they would have on their faces."

"Haha, that's true..."

Cheng Yin held her hand and locked it in his. "Thanks Chyou. I truly cannot express how-"

Chyou's phone buzzed with a call, and she sheepishly grinned. "Aish. Sorry, let me take that..."

"No problem."

But the smile on his lips froze when he saw that the incoming call belonged to Yating.

The hell...why is he calling her? He must have definitely heard the news by now. It would be all over the internet.

Wait...what if he...he...

No, no, no! That's impossible. He doesn't have any feelings for Chyou.

Chyou beamed seeing Yating calling her, and she immediately clicked it. "Yating!"

Cheng Yin stiffened.

When did they get so close to calling each with first names?

From the other side, Yating said, "Chyou. Congratulations. I just saw the news. Cheng Yin confessed to you, huh."

"Yeah. It was honestly a surprise. I didn't have any clue about his plan at all."

"Somebody posted a video of his confession. Haha, you were so shocked," he chuckled, "But I am happy for you. You love Cheng Yin so much. I am glad he returns your feelings."

Chyou smiled. "...Yes. Me too."

"Hm? Why that pause? Are you okay?"

"Oh? Yes, yes! Of course, I am. Today is the happiest day for me!" She grinned. Then she thought of Gu Rong and became slightly tense. "Uncle Gu..."

"Dad? Ah, don't worry about him at all. I have already clarified about us."

"I see," she nodded.

Nobody said anything for a few moments.

"Chyou."

"Hm?"

On the other side at Dream High as Yating watched the news and Cheng Yin's confession, he asked again, "You are really okay, right?"

She blinked and curiously enquired. "You are asking that again."

Yating touched his chin in deep thought. "Yeah. You know, I am watching the whole confession video again."

"Aish. You are embarrassing me..."

"I just felt as if you were...bothered about something. Just a tiny bit. Your expression looked odd. Or maybe I am just mistaken."

Chyou slightly widened her eyes.

He saw that...?

She quickly laughed it off. "Of course not. Cheng Yin just really took me by surprise."

"Ah, okay. It's fine if it's just that. Congratulations once again."

"Thanks, Yating."

Cheng Yin was slightly getting restless as the call continued for longer. He tapped on her shoulder to which she mouthed. 'Just a minute please!'

His mouth twitched in annoyance for Yating.

"And..." he cleared his throat. "I wanted to say this before. Thanks for supporting me on Shui's banquet night. I know Liu Jun and you have been closer to each other far more than us. Yet you stood up for me. I sincerely appreciate it."

Chyou sighed. "What should I do about you, Yating? You are just too much of a gentleman. I did what I believed was right. Is there any need for a thank you between friends?"

"Well-"

"The answer is no!" She flared her nostrils.

"Alright. My bad," he chuckled and shook his head.

"Buuuuut! If you insist on thanking me nooooo matter what, I wouldn't mind a token of your appreciation in the form of a gift," she innocently said.

"..."

Yating leaned on a wall and raised his brow. "Hm...I guess I am not that insistent about thanking you."

Her brow twitched. "No, I mean if you really insist-"

"Nope. As you said, there is no need of a thank you between friends~"

"..."

Tch.

"Ahahaha..." Yating then suddenly burst into a laughter after a moment, taking her by surprise. "You definitely clicked your tongue, right? In your mind."

"Not really..." she mumbled.

"Ah, you are so funny, Chyou," he was still laughing.

She sneered. "Be careful. No need to laugh that much or you will get a stomach ache."

"Na, I will be fine."

"Hmph."

"I was just kidding anyway. You will get your gift soon."

Her face blossomed. "That's what I am talking about! Cool. I will be waiting."

They hung up after a few minutes and as she turned, she noticed a glaring displeasure on Cheng Yin's face. "What happened?"

But before he could speak, Chyou's manager barged in and politely asked Cheng Yin to give them some privacy. He had no choice but to leave. "Talk to you later."

"Yup," she smiled.

As he left, Chyou's manager was exasperated as she faced her. "Chyou, what is this about your relationship with Cheng Yin? Are you really serious about this?"