Seeing the crowd's heated reactions below the steps, Xu Yi could not help smiling at Stille. "Stille, appearing with me like this today might cost you quite a few fans."
Stille gave a soft snort and tossed her lovely golden hair, her expression proud. "Then let them go. I don't care. I want everyone to know that there's someone I like now!"
Seeing Stille so radiant and confident, Xu Yi burst out laughing, his spirits soaring.
Another girl would probably have found it hard to announce her relationship so openly in front of so many people.
What was more, Stille was now famous in Bunta City and several nearby cities, and many men worshipped her as their goddess.
Announcing her relationship was bound to deal those fans a heavy blow.
Those minor celebrities back on Earth would never have chosen to do this.
Of course, some minor celebrities deliberately stirred up romantic gossip to get more exposure.
Does this count as romantic gossip for Stille and me? Xu Yi could not help wondering. Perhaps it does. After all, we both count as public figures.
Thinking that he himself could count as something of a celebrity thanks to the Xinfei Merchant Guild, Xu Yi gave a wry smile. He shook his head, collected himself, swept his gaze over the noisy crowd below the steps, and raised his right hand.
As though by magic, the moment Xu Yi raised his hand, the people closest to him fell silent, all staring at him without another word.
That silence quickly spread outward from the nearest section of the crowd. Before long, the bustling shopping street had fallen completely quiet, and every gaze was fixed on Xu Yi.
Surprised but delighted by the effect, Xu Yi cleared his throat and spoke loudly. "Hello, everyone. I'm