It seemed that overnight, the news of Yin Xiaomo’s impending marriage to Ou Chen, the young master of the Ou Corporation, had exploded as a monumental story spanning both the financial and entertainment sectors, instantly capturing the world’s fervent attention!

The Ou Corporation had always maintained a deliberately enigmatic and low profile; the true extent of its wealth and influence remained a mystery. Furthermore, successive heirs to the corporation rarely appeared in public, only intensifying the outside world's intense curiosity.

Ou Chen, the heir to the Ou Corporation, had lived abroad for years. Upon his return a year ago, his conduct remained exceedingly discreet. Yet, the few pieces of gossip involving him invariably linked him to the rising star, Yin Xiaomo. Now, the shock announcement that he was set to marry Yin Xiaomo didn't just rattle the entertainment world; it sent tremors through the financial community as well. While scandals between wealthy heirs and actresses were common enough, the formal marriage between the direct heir of such a prominent conglomerate and an actress was virtually unimaginable.

Though financial news programs dedicated significant coverage to the union of Ou Chen and Yin Xiaomo, the entertainment and gossip media outlets focused their entire barrage on Yin Xiaomo. Since her debut, scandals had dogged Yin Xiaomo almost ceaselessly. Even during her rookie training period, Luo Xi had personally shown up at Rainbow Plaza to cheer her on, and he starred in her first commercial and music video, which truly began to establish her footing in the industry.

Since filming the television series Pure Love Ballad, Yin Xiaomo’s rumors had become an intense mix of truth and fabrication. During the An Huini incident, she was accused of seducing Ling Hao to secure her advancement, drawing significant public scrutiny. Although this was later clarified, her relationship with Luo Xi was completely exposed to the public eye. Just as the world was swept up in the fairytale romance between Luo Xi and Yin Xiaomo, whispers of a third party began to circulate—the relationship between Shen Qiang and Luo Xi, and Yin Xiaomo’s connection to Ou Chen, rendered everything utterly bewildering...

Now, the wedding date for Yin Xiaomo and Ou Chen was actually set, reportedly to take place within the next few weeks.

What kind of woman was Yin Xiaomo, to possess such immense allure that both the reigning superstar Luo Xi, who held sway over half the entertainment scene, and the Ou Corporation heir, Ou Chen, were utterly infatuated with her? She was undeniably beautiful and serene, possessing a light that compelled one not to look away, yet there were countless other actresses in the industry far more captivating than she.

Perhaps she was simply born with an inherent magnetism.

Malicious attacks rained down on Yin Xiaomo from every corner of the media. Some claimed she consistently climbed the ladder by stepping on men; others asserted her sole purpose in entering the industry was to marry into wealth, leading her to discard Luo Xi without hesitation the moment an opportunity arose...

Amidst the overwhelming tide of accusations and mockery, Yin Xiaomo seemed to vanish from the face of the earth. Her phone went unanswered, and she ceased attending any scheduled appearances; she couldn't be found at her agency or her home. The entertainment reporters, unable to gain access to Ou Chen, redirected all their focus onto Luo Xi, desperately hoping to extract some gossip from him.

But—

Luo Xi was also nowhere to be found!

Several of his scheduled engagements were abruptly cancelled.

While the reporters were aghast, a rumor soon circulated that Luo Xi had fallen ill due to emotional distress. However, Luo Xi’s company immediately refuted this, explaining that the cancellations were due to the immense workload as The Flourishing World approached its final stage of filming. Indeed, a few days later, Luo Xi reappeared in public looking composed, promoting the nearing wrap-up of The Flourishing World alongside Shen Qiang, showing no outward signs of heartbreak.

The truth of the matter seemed destined to remain perpetually obscured. Unbeknownst to them, the warmth of summer had slowly faded; several bouts of rain in the past few days had chilled the air, making it feel suddenly like autumn.