When Shen Bingmei arrived at a pavilion outside the villa, Qin Yexuan was packing.
He had bought bedding and clothes that were terribly unfashionable, along with a few books.
Shen Bingmei frowned as she looked at the distant villa. "This place is usually where young girls who want to become famous live. They stare at the film crews at the base every day, dreaming of overnight success. In the end, all they get is bit parts. Why are you here?"
"Xueqing lives inside," Qin Yexuan said concisely.
Shen Bingmei pursed her lips and smiled. "The Su sisters will keep you busy for a lifetime. It can't be helped, but who told me to fall in love with you? Tell me, what do you need me to do?"
"Of course, I need you to use your influence in the entertainment industry to put in a good word for me so I can move in."
Shen Bingmei's eyes widened. "Is that necessary? It's all girls in there."
"It is necessary!" Qin Yexuan said calmly.
Because the Long family of Didu had devised a "Flower Picking Operation."
The target was the Su sisters, and Xueqing was alone outside, making her the prime target.
Shen Bingmei shook her head speechlessly. "Alright, but do I have that much charm? A few words from me and you can move into the women's quarters?"
"Aren't you the top actress in the entertainment industry?"
Qin Yexuan's words made Shen Bingmei laugh. "Top actress? Do you know how quickly the so-called top actors and actresses in this industry fall?"
Shen Bingmei's expression was complex. "It took me ten years to barely get my fans to remember me, but it only took less than half a year for me to become a washed-up star that even gossip reporters can't be bothered with."
Qin Yexuan took her hand and said very seriously, "If you want to, you can rise again. I'll help you."
"No, I've already decided to leave the circle. I want to be with you." Shen Bingmei's eyes burned with desire.
Qin Yexuan smiled.
The two walked hand in hand on the small path outside the villa, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation where they could speak their hearts.
Shen Bingmei was as delighted as a little girl, picking a flower from the roadside and tucking it behind her ear.
At this moment, she was not the superstar with millions of fans, but more like an ordinary girl in love.
"I wish we had more time like this," Shen Bingmei said with a hint of melancholy.
Ahead was the villa.
Qin Yexuan gently hugged her.
Shen Bingmei calmed down and looked at the books in his bag, then chuckled.
"The Actor's Self-Cultivation"
"Director's Crash Course Techniques"
"Discussion on the Art of Filmmaking"
"Haha, are you trying to teach yourself to be a master?" Shen Bingmei laughed heartily.
Qin Yexuan maintained his serious demeanor. "Since I'm disguised and have come to the film base, of course, I need to learn some of these professional skills."
Shen Bingmei was speechless again. "It's impossible to master acting and directing skills overnight."
At this moment, several girls walked out of the villa.
They were still chattering about what had just happened.
"What was that incredibly unfashionable man thinking? He actually wants to move in. Could he be a pervert?"
"No matter what he's thinking, we can't let a man live here!"
Jia Jia and Su Xueqing were walking at the back, talking intimately.
Suddenly, several girls spotted Shen Bingmei standing outside the yard.
"Stop! Look, isn't that Shen Bingmei?"
"How is that possible? There's no filming for her here. I heard Shen Bingmei has gone into business, and she owns a super chain of hotels. She's worth tens of billions... Ah, it really is her!" Su Dan Novel Network
The girls confirmed it.
Su Xueqing frowned as she looked up and tried to hide from a distance.
Jia Jia pulled her back. "What are you doing? That's Shen Bingmei, a senior among seniors. Hurry up, let's take the chance to say hello."
Shen Bingmei had already gracefully waved at the girls.
This gave them enough courage.
Several girls took out paper and pens, excitedly approaching to ask for autographs.
Su Xueqing, however, saw the man standing there, and her expression changed again.
Jia Jia also blinked in surprise.
Shen Bingmei signed autographs for them all, then walked towards Xueqing.
Su Xueqing turned her head and snorted.
"Xue, don't worry, I won't tell Yexuan you're hiding here. I fully support your desire for independence."
Su Xueqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief. What she didn't want was for her brother-in-law to see her in such a sorry state.
"You keep your word, and I won't bother with you anymore!" Su Xueqing's tone was still sharp.
Shen Bingmei chuckled inwardly and pointed to "Qin Yexuan" by the roadside. "This is a relative from my hometown. He's a very honest person. He went to a lot of trouble to rent this place, and now he can't find anywhere else. How about it, for my sake, sisters, let him move in?"
When Shen Bingmei spoke personally, and even said he was a relative from her hometown, she was vouching for the man.
This time, even Jia Jia felt a bit awkward to refuse. "If you say so, Sister Shen, we have a room on the first floor, though it might be a bit messy."
"It's fine, as long as there's a place."
The girls were immersed in their joy and didn't think much beyond that.
Only Su Xueqing grew more vigilant, keeping an eye on the man at this moment.
"What's his name?" Su Xueqing couldn't help but ask.
"Oh, his name is Qin Ai Shen..." Shen Bingmei, worthy of being an award-winning actress, lied without changing her expression, and it was so natural.
Qin Yexuan and Su Xueqing both stared with wide eyes.
Qin Ai Shen?
What kind of absurd name was that?