The next day.
Gu Qianqian woke up very early.
She was putting on makeup in front of the mirror on her desk.
She had no classes that morning. Usually, she would sleep until noon and only put on makeup for important school events.
Her movements early in the morning disturbed one of her roommates.
“Qianqian, is it really your boyfriend coming?”
The speaker was Qin Xiaorou, a third-year performing arts student and one of the four popular young actresses in the entertainment industry. Her sister, Qin Xiaoyuan, was also studying at Jingyi.
Qin Xiaorou had also gotten into Jingyi, but the sisters had never gotten along since childhood. Her sister was also engaged to Shen Qingfeng, whom she liked, which further worsened their relationship, leading her to come to Cheng City for university.
Although she had a bad relationship with her sister, she was best friends with her roommate Gu Qianqian, the kind of best friends who often slept together discussing which idol was the most handsome.
Previously, Gu Qianqian had been chasing a certain male celebrity in the entertainment industry, and Qin Xiaorou had even helped her get his autograph while filming.
However, after the Chinese New Year this year, Gu Qianqian announced that she had a new idol.
She hadn't even told her best friend who this new idol was.
Seeing her so secretive, the roommates unanimously thought she had a boyfriend.
“No, it’s not a boyfriend,” Gu Qianqian replied with an eye-roll.
However, her hands didn’t stop, and she continued, “By the way, Xiaorou, can you lend me that treasured lipstick of yours?”
After speaking, she skillfully went to Qin Xiaorou’s makeup case and took out a beautifully packaged box from the bottom.
“Now I’m even more sure it’s your boyfriend coming.”
Qin Xiaorou jumped out of bed.
It was summer, so she was only wearing a light, sheer nightgown. The hem was a bit short, barely covering her rounded, perky parts. Her two fair, straight legs were exposed, enough to drive countless men wild.
She walked behind Gu Qianqian, wrapped her arms around Gu Qianqian’s waist, and gently blew into her ear, “Tell me, when did you betray me?”
Gu Qianqian’s ear tickled, and she quickly ducked her head. She then playfully touched Qin Xiaorou’s fair leg and said with a mischievous smile, “With these legs, I wouldn’t betray you. It’s my cousin who’s coming today.”
“Your cousin?” Qin Xiaorou was stunned.
“That’s right, my cousin.”
“Is he handsome?”
“Of course.”
After Gu Qianqian finished speaking, Qin Xiaorou rushed to the washbasin, washed her face briefly, and then sat down next to her.
She moved her own makeup case and started to get ready.
“What are you doing?” Gu Qianqian raised her eyebrows.
“You didn’t tell me there was a handsome guy earlier. Of course, I have to put on makeup. Let’s see if my cousin is interested in an older woman dating a younger man,” Qin Xiaorou said while applying foundation, complaining.
“Pfft… you’re overthinking it. My cousin has a girlfriend, and they are very much in love,” Gu Qianqian chuckled, covering her mouth.
“Oh, this…” Qin Xiaorou’s movements paused, and she then put down the makeup she was holding, “You didn’t say earlier, it’s no fun.”
After saying that, she lost interest and walked back to the bed.
“What, haven’t you always been fond of Shen Qingfeng? Have you changed your mind?” As her best friend, Gu Qianqian naturally knew about her family matters.
“He’s about to marry my sister. What would it be like if I clung to him? Besides, Shen Qingling doesn’t like me, so I won’t go looking for trouble,” Qin Xiaorou said with a smile and a sigh.
Her voice carried a hint of melancholy.
Gu Qianqian wanted to comfort her, but Qin Xiaorou suddenly grinned, “It’s okay. My idol is no longer Shen Qingfeng. It’s someone else who is very talented.”
“Who?”
“I won’t tell you until I get his autograph.”
“Is it some popular young star?”
“Are you insulting my idol? How can a popular young star compare to him? Ah, I’ll tell you later!”
After speaking, Qin Xiaorou started scrolling through her phone.
Yesterday, she had posted a promotion for her idol Nan Shen Ting Yu’s new song and spoke highly of the artist. However, she was criticized by many netizens for trying to gain popularity, and some girls even went to her Weibo to curse her.
“I can’t stand women speaking up for men. Men have their own spokespeople. You can say it privately, but not as a public figure.”
“Are you protecting them to gain male fans? Why haven’t I seen you speak up for female fans?”
“I originally liked the dramas you wrote. I misjudged you.”
Looking at these comments, Qin Xiaorou frowned.
However, she didn’t take it to heart. She put down her phone and lay back down on the bed.
Seeing that Qin Xiaorou had stopped talking.
Gu Qianqian could only sigh and continue with her makeup.
When she was done, she changed into a light green dress and prepared to go out.
“Wait for me, I’m going too!” At this moment, Qin Xiaorou also started changing clothes.
In a moment, she was wearing a blue and white JK outfit, with thigh-high white stockings on her legs. She also tied her hair into pigtails.
“You’re in your twenties, and you’re dressing like this to look young?” Gu Qianqian playfully touched her thigh and said with disdain.
“Hehe, don’t young boys like this style now?” Qin Xiaorou made a V-sign and smiled cutely.
Gu Qianqian: “……”
She knew her best friend liked JK uniforms and was also a huge anime fan, a complete otaku moe girl.
Qin Xiaorou was very popular at school.
She was considered a campus beauty.
As she walked through the campus in her JK uniform, she attracted countless gazes.
However, previously, both boys and girls would come to greet her.
Now, apart from boys thanking her, many female classmates were pointing and whispering at her from a distance.
“What’s going on?” Gu Qianqian asked, looking confused.
“It’s nothing. I just posted some comments online that touched a nerve with some sensitive people,” Qin Xiaorou said, shaking her head indifferently.
In the entertainment industry, caution in speech and conduct was the most basic requirement.
But she didn’t regret it. What she said was right, and she was promoting her idol’s song. Even if she was scolded, it didn’t matter.
“Alright, you’re a public figure now, so be more careful,” Gu Qianqian didn’t think much of it.
She glanced at her phone.
Su Yu had messaged, saying he was almost at the school entrance.
Seeing this, she pulled Qin Xiaorou and quickened their pace.
When the two of them arrived at the school gate.
Su Yu hadn’t arrived yet.
“We’re about to meet. Can you tell me who your cousin is now?” Qin Xiaorou was even more curious.
She had never heard her best friend mention having a cousin.
“Oh, you’ll know in a bit,” Gu Qianqian stuck her head out, looking towards the road outside.
“So mysterious…” Qin Xiaorou muttered a few times.
Her long legs swung, casually kicking at the ground.
Just then.
A flashy red Porsche 911 drove from a distance.
Then, with a stylish sharp brake, the tires screeched against the ground.
Raising a cloud of dust.
Next, a fashionable young boy wearing stylish clothes emerged from the driver’s seat, a faint smile on his face.
“Gong… Gong Gong Juren?” Qin Xiaorou exclaimed in surprise after seeing the boy clearly.