Jiang Mian had scaled back on work since she became pregnant, avoiding unnecessary events as well.
She still had two dramas pending broadcast, and Luo Ting wasn't worried about the fame cooling off. Coupled with some endorsements and the boost from the Movie Queen award, Luo Ting had put a halt to all current work and stopped seeking further collaborations.
Jiang Mian announced a break for the studio: "Just drop by the studio once in a while. If you want to travel or have fun normally, the travel expenses are on the company."
Online, Jiang Mian's attendance at events suddenly disappeared, leading to widespread speculation. The guesses included—
"With so many appearances before, she's getting ready for something."
"Jiang Xiaomian has compressed all her public appearances for the second half of the year into tears!!!"
"Sob, it turns out this way, I got happy too early sob!!"
A comment suggesting "Could it be that she is pregnant?" quickly got buried under a slew of others.
