WBSGVS Chapter 180 V1

[Huo Qingli & Chi Yue]

[Huo Qingli’s 24-Hour Life]

On the day the show aired, two related topics shot into the top ten trending searches, drawing massive public attention.

Both trending clips were edited by fans who had started cutting footage the moment the episode aired. In the first clip, Qingli complimented Chi Yue’s fried eggs, then gave him a quick kiss on the cheek—an innocent and sweet gesture. But on camera, you could see the man’s fair skin instantly turn red. Even though the people around them were used to it, they still smiled warmly.

The short video, just a few seconds long, quickly received a top comment:
“Ahhh, he’s so adorable! I need to know what drama this is from within the next minute!!”

When confused viewers checked the replies, they were stunned.

Wait—this was just a clip from a slow-paced reality show?

And the leads were the same people who’d been mocked all over the internet just days ago?

Talk about a slap in the face.

Countless netizens who had once shouted for Huo Qingli to “run away” now clutched their red cheeks and rushed to the video app. After watching for a bit, they couldn’t stop grinning like proud aunties.

Even sitting in a wheelchair, the “puppy boy” Chi Yue looked this good?!

Ahhh, he can’t even eat a meal without gazing at Huo Qingli?!

Game over. When Qingli leaves for work, the way the little puppy sits at the door watching her go… it’s heartbreaking!

Ahhh, and when Qingli’s working, she looks so cool! Total girlboss! But wait… why is she going to the Chi Corporation?

Chi Yue, left alone at home, was so quiet. He even started watching Destiny—hey, that show’s actually kind of good. Qingli looked awesome in it too. At some point, viewers weren’t even sure if they were watching a reality show about real people or a reality show where people watched TV dramas.

Still, the promotional effort worked.

There he was—left at home like a little sad puppy, trying to feel close to his wife by watching her drama.

But when the show ended, he just sat there, doing nothing, staring blankly into space like a statue.

Finally, in the afternoon, the sound of a car arriving.

Suddenly, the young man, who’d been lost in his world, had a spark of light in his dull eyes. He wheeled himself outside to the front gate, then smiled as he waited for his lover to return…

Netizens were instantly reminded of their cats or dogs waiting at the door, and collectively cried out:
“Director! Have the guts to show us the rest! Don’t cut it there!!”

Yes, that’s where the 30-minute clip ended.

No one knew what happened when Qingli came home, but the sweetness in the air was unmistakable.

Even fans who usually skipped previews stuck around to watch every second this time. But the preview only showed behind-the-scenes interviews and gave away none of the juicy content they were dying to see. Furious, fans flooded social media, tagging the production team and demanding answers.

That only fueled the hype.

Especially among fans who took it upon themselves to edit and post even more clips.

Even the staff of Life: 24 Hours called to share the good news:
“The backend data shows your segment had the highest traffic—congrats!”

“Same to you!” Qingli replied cheerfully.

The staff took the chance to invite her for the next season.

But she politely declined.

After getting their marriage certificate, Chi Yue’s parents transferred a portion of the company shares to her. The marriage alliance was officially solidified. Since Chi Yue couldn’t manage the business, Qingli had to step in. She was too busy now—there was no more time to continue her entertainment career.

With this appearance together, the couple shattered all the gossip and gave people a real look at Chi Yue. At least when it came to Qingli, he was perfect—apart from not being able to walk.

Nobody could tell Huo Qingli to “run while she could” anymore. Only a few blind haters still tried, but they were swiftly shut down and chased off.

Meanwhile, Shen Yanjun, who had long since given up hope, was now getting along surprisingly well with his wife.

He came home from work on time every day. Even when his buddies invited him out for drinks, he declined and stayed home with Xu Yin.

Xu Yin was both flattered and caught off guard, especially because Shen Yanjun was more gentle and attentive than he’d ever been, not just superficial politeness, but actual care.

With him taking such good care of her, she was in a better mood, gained some weight, and the baby in her belly was growing well.

Many times, Xu Yin would wake up to find him sleeping beside her, arms wrapped around her. She’d silently pray:
“Let things stay like this. I won’t do anything to Huo Qingli anymore. Just… please don’t let the truth come out.”

For a whole week, including the weekend, midnight came and went. Xu Yin didn’t dare look at her phone and kept a close watch on Shen Yanjun to make sure he didn’t check his either.

Strangely enough, he never brought it up.

It was as if nothing had happened. He calmly stayed with her for lunch and their afternoon naps.

But when Xu Yin woke up from one of those naps, he was gone.

Something felt off immediately. Her heart skipped a beat. She grabbed her phone and instantly searched for “Huo Qingli.” As soon as she typed the name, an autocomplete suggestion popped up—
“Huo Qingli talks about childhood hospitalization!”

Xu Yin: “!!!”

Her heart felt like it had been yanked high into the air, only to be slammed hard into the ground, sending pain through her entire chest.

It really happened.

The power of the storyline… is terrifying.

Her face turned deathly pale. The emotional shock made her stomach cramp, and cold sweat broke out across her forehead. She cried out:
“Honey! My stomach hurts!”

“Honey!”

No one answered.

Xu Yin panicked. She could’ve called 911, but she didn’t want to. For peace of mind, she screamed louder:
“Honey, my stomach hurts…”

Just then, the door burst open.

There stood Shen Yanjun—eyes bloodshot, hair a mess, shirt torn, his whole body slumped in rage and despair.

Xu Yin choked up. Two seconds later, she cried out pitifully,
“Honey… my stomach really hurts…”

“How many times are you going to fake it before you think of a new trick?”
His hoarse voice was ice-cold, and his bloodshot eyes were filled with contempt, as if he could see right through her.

Xu Yin’s face burned with shame. She stammered, unable to explain.

Then Shen Yanjun took two steps forward, held his phone in front of her, and said through gritted teeth:

“Tell me—who was the little girl passing notes with me in the hospital back then? Who was she?!”

His voice grew louder and louder, until he was shouting the final four words.

From the phone came Huo Qingli’s voice, laced with a soft smile and warmth:
“I really like Chi Yue’s personality. He’s not dark or gloomy, he’s just been trapped in the darkness. When I’m with him, he says it feels like his world is full of rainbows.”

Someone asked:
“Won’t it be hard in the long run? He seems very dependent on you.”

“Not at all,” Huo Qingli replied with a bright smile. “I’ve felt the same way before. I was sick when I was little, too. My parents were busy, and they had to take care of my younger brother, so I was left alone in the hospital. Everything felt gray. There was another little girl in the same ward whose parents visited her every day. That made me feel even worse—I just wanted someone who could stay with me all the time. Then a nurse told me there was a boy about my age downstairs. I started trying to ‘fish’ for him with toys tied to a string. Finally, one day, he responded. I was so happy—it gave me hope again. Every day, we’d pass notes and toys back and forth. I felt like I couldn’t live without him.”