Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

As Li Wenjia's condition gradually improved, Xiao Yi remained by her side, and their interactions grew increasingly frequent and intimate. They could often be seen strolling in the hospital garden, Xiao Yi gently holding Li Wenjia's arm to prevent her from falling. In the ward, they would sometimes sit side by side by the bed, whispering to each other, their faces occasionally lit with knowing smiles, their eyes occasionally meeting, a subtle, intimate atmosphere filling the air.

However, they were unaware that sharp eyes were already watching them. In this era of rapid information dissemination, paparazzi, like hounds with a keen sense of smell, were constantly digging for celebrity gossip. As a popular star, Xiao Yi was already at the center of public opinion, and his increasingly ambiguous relationship with Li Wenjia naturally became excellent news fodder.

One morning, before the first rays of sunlight had fully illuminated every corner of the city, the headlines of major entertainment news outlets exploded like bombshells, blasting the entertainment industry and social networks. "Popular star Xiao Yi secretly met with a mysterious woman in the hospital, revealing a possible romance!" "The identity of Xiao Yi's new love interest has been revealed: it's hospital nurse Li Wenjia!" Report after report, accompanied by high-definition photos and videos, quickly went viral. The images, showing Xiao Yi supporting Li Wenjia on a stroll, and their smiles in the hospital ward, were magnified and presented to the public.

The internet erupted in furor, with fans reacting furiously. Xiao Yi's fans were divided into distinct factions, with some expressing their disapproval of their idol being in a relationship, especially with a relatively unknown hospital nurse. They flooded social media with comments like, "How could Xiao Yi be with an ordinary person? He should focus on his career!" and "This Li Wenjia is definitely trying to capitalize on Xiao Yi's popularity!" Their comments were filled with anger and discontent, with some extreme fans even resorting to personal attacks against Li Wenjia, digging into her family background and work experience, attempting to find evidence to prove she wasn't worthy of Xiao Yi.

Other fans took a wait-and-see approach, believing that if Xiao Yi truly found his happiness, they should bless him. "As long as Xiao Yi is happy, we should respect his choice," they said. "Maybe Li Wenjia has something unique that could make Xiao Yi fall in love with her." However, these fans' voices were quickly drowned out by angry backlash.

Li Wenjia's life was profoundly impacted by this. Her social media accounts were flooded with messages and private comments from fans, many of which were insulting and slanderous. Even walking in the hospital corridors, she could feel the strange looks from her colleagues and the gossip and criticism behind her back. Her once peaceful life was completely shattered, and she fell into deep distress and pain.

After seeing these reports and the fans' reactions, Xiao Yi was deeply concerned about Li Wenjia's situation. He immediately contacted his agent, trying to find a way to control the development of public opinion. The agent urgently held a press conference. At the press conference, Xiao Yi said solemnly: "I know that everyone is very concerned about my private life, but I hope that everyone can respect my privacy and the people around me. Li Wenjia is my friend. During my injury and hospitalization, she provided me with a lot of help and care. The relationship between us is pure. Please refrain from malicious speculation and slander." However, his explanation did not calm the fans' anger. Instead, some people believed that he was trying to cover up the truth, and they were more convinced that there was a secret relationship between them.

Li Wenjia didn't want to put Xiao Yi in such an awkward position because of her. She decided to speak out and confront the media. At the hospital entrance, Li Wenjia bravely gave an interview. While there was a hint of nervousness in her eyes, there was more determination. "Xiao Yi and I are just friends. I cared for him in the hospital out of my duty and compassion. I never intended to use him for personal gain, and please stop making groundless attacks on me." However, the media and the public didn't seem to believe her, and speculation and rumors continued to flood in.

As time went on, the situation became increasingly complicated. To attract attention and traffic, some marketing accounts began fabricating all sorts of false stories about Xiao Yi and Li Wenjia. Some claimed that Li Wenjia was Xiao Yi's illegitimate fan and had been secretly stalking him to get close to him; others claimed that Xiao Yi was deliberately creating an ambiguous relationship with Li Wenjia to avoid the pursuit of another female celebrity. These false reports made the entire incident even more confusing, leaving Xiao Yi and Li Wenjia feeling extremely exhausted and helpless.

At the center of this storm of public opinion, the relationship between Xiao Yi and Li Wenjia becomes strained. Unsure how to face each other, their once natural interactions become strained and awkward. Xiao Yi worries that his presence will cause further harm to Li Wenjia, while Li Wenjia fears that her presence will impact Xiao Yi's career. But deep down, neither wants to lose each other as a friend due to external pressure. They try to find a balance in this storm—one that can protect themselves while preserving their hard-earned friendship. However, this proves far more difficult than they imagined. They are like two small boats caught in a storm, struggling to stay afloat, uncertain when the wind will finally calm down.