Chapter 180
To promote the film, the production team quickly released behind-the-scenes footage of Xie Mi’s cameo.
#XieMiPlaysMentalPatientAsHerself
#XiaoJingxiTooDeepInCharacter
In the video, Xie Mi grabbed Xiao Jingxi by the back of the neck like a chick, shaking him around with a crazed look. Even through the screen, viewers could feel the suffocating pressure of a deranged patient.
The surrounding staff, seemingly stunned by Xie Mi’s superb performance, all retreated ten meters away, not daring to approach.
Meanwhile, the dedicated Xiao Jingxi perfectly portrayed the despair of an ordinary person confronted with a suddenly violent mental patient.
He howled, he screamed, he even scrambled on all fours to escape the room—only to be dragged back by the feet and hauled inside again.
Then came another gut-wrenching scream.
On set, everyone praised Xiao Jingxi’s powerful delivery of lines.
Even after the scene was done and the director had already called “cut,” Xiao Jingxi remained lying on the ground, too deep in character to “wake up.”
Under the video, the film’s director excitedly left a caption:
[Director Lao Xigu]: I’ve met two truly great actors! @XiaoJingxi @XieMi
Netizens, however, had other thoughts:
[PerkyButtCollegeBoy]: The actors just didn’t meet the right director.
[Sis’sHeartIsPriceless]: Anyone who’s seen Love Observation knows… this might not be acting.
[Dumb…DumbToe?]: Xiao Jingxi: I was begging for help, and you praised my performance?
[ColdCruelBro]: Before shooting, Teacher Xie asked the director how to play a mental patient. The director said, “Just tone it down a little.”
[SuperHotElementaryKid]: LOL who bought Xiao Jingxi that trending tag? I saw #XiaoJingxiTooDeepInCharacter# and thought it was just another PR stunt for his professionalism—clicked in and burst out laughing.
[SentencedToLonelinessForLove]: Teacher Xie clearly had the time of her life with that role.
[HeheYouMad]: Girl, step down, let me play two episodes.
[CrispyCollegeBoy (Honest Version)]: Wait—wasn’t there a rumor that Sis Xie was going to play some delicate flower heroine? No one told me this was the path she was taking!
[Gao Leng Lil’ Stud]: It’s over. The entertainment circle has found its most perfect mental patient actor.
After this, Xie Mi’s acting path was wide open—countless bizarre, abstract scripts began flooding her company.
At the same time, Xie Mi was preparing to appear as a guest on a variety show.
Today’s program was called A Gathering of Good Friends, a slow-paced variety show broadcast live.
Each episode invited three pairs of friends to relax, hang out, and chat openly.
Since tonight’s shoot started in the evening, the location was set by a quiet riverside.
The crew would pitch tents, set up BBQ grills, and let guests enjoy food, drinks, and night views while chatting.
It was now pickup time.
Three vans headed to the homes of the three friend-pairs, then to the riverside.
Xie Mi was already in one of the vans.
“Welcome, Teacher Xie, to A Gathering of Good Friends. If you’ve seen our past episodes, you know the show is about relaxing with friends, no pressure at all. You don’t need to hold back.”
Xie Mi was already slumped lazily across the backseat. “Got it.”
[My Teacher Xie doesn’t even know how to spell the word ‘reserved.’]
[Aaaaahhh so soon, and we get to see Sis Xie again—this show is blessed!]
[Great guest selection—Teacher Xie’s the hottest name right now.]
[So who’s her friend guest? I’m so curious.]
[Wishing for Old Shen!!]
[Forget it, Old Shen’s still abroad.]
[But isn’t Teacher Xie known for not having close friends in the industry? Must be someone outside the circle?]
While the live chat buzzed with guesses, the van stopped.
The door slid open, and the PD said: “Teacher Xie, your friend is here.”
Xie Mi sat up curiously—and saw a pair of eyes…
Even through sunglasses, they radiated pure fear and despair.
Xie Mi burst out laughing.
“Well, if it isn’t Brother Kitty—an old acquaintance.”
The man in question, Qiu Chengye, was wearing sunglasses at night, putting on airs. Just a moment ago he was swaggering, but now he wanted to gouge out his own eyes in regret.
He’d embarrassed himself badly on a previous show because of Xie Mi. To salvage his image, he agreed to appear on another show to show off his strength and dominance.
So why the hell was Xie Mi here too?!
[Mi—Mi—Bro—ther—]
[HAHAHAHA what a dramatic setup—who thought of inviting both Sis Xie and Kitty Bro together?!]
[Got it. Tonight’s a father-son episode.]
[The production team really milked the Kitty-Father-Daughter duo hype.]
[Qiu Bro was grinning one second, crying the next.]
[Mini Love Observation reunion? Loving it!!]
Inside the van.
Xie Mi slouched carelessly, one leg crossed, scrolling on her phone.
Qiu Chengye shrank against the window, wishing he could disappear. Despair oozed from him.
Still wearing his sunglasses, he lowered his voice, gritting his teeth.
“Wasn’t this supposed to just be some friends drinking and chatting? Are you messing with me?”
He knew plenty of celebrities, but they had to invite the Grim Reaper herself—Xie Mi!
What part of them looked like “friends”?!
“Since you two were recently on the same show, we figured you’d miss each other. So we thought we’d help you reconnect.”
The PD smiled smoothly, lying through his teeth without batting an eye.
Qiu Chengye ground his teeth, glaring at Xie Mi from the corner of his eye.
Suddenly, Xie Mi sat upright.
“!!!”
Qiu Chengye jerked his head away in panic—too hard. His forehead slammed against the car window with a thunk.
“Mr. Qiu, are you okay?!” the PD exclaimed.
Even Xie Mi, who had just shifted her posture out of boredom, looked over in confusion.
“We’re not even at the venue yet, and you’re already putting on a show?”
Qiu Chengye: “…”
The live chat exploded in laughter.
[HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA]
[Good to see Qiu Bro is still the same mess as always.]
[I hereby dub this show Kitty’s Suffering Journal 2.0.]
The van continued toward the riverside. Since the destination was remote, the road grew darker—no streetlights, only eerie silence.
And that’s when it happened.
The van suddenly stalled. No matter how the driver tried, the engine wouldn’t start. He got out to check.
Lifting the hood, he fiddled for a while with no luck, then waved the PD over.
“What’s going on?” Qiu Chengye shouted impatiently out the window.
The driver looked anxious. “The car suddenly broke down. Might need a mechanic.”
The PD, already on the phone, reassured them: “Please wait a moment, we’ll get this handled quickly.”
