The setting sun hung at the foot of the mountain outside the window, bathing the southwest-facing room in a rosy glow. Looking at Cheng Qing like this…
Losi lowered her head: "It's okay, I'll just tidy it up."
It looks pretty good.
Chapter 3
Losy was a pampered heiress, always having her parents or a nanny take care of everything. After entering the entertainment industry, her agent hired three assistants, so Losy only had to decide which gigs to accept each day.
Food, clothing, housing, and transportation are all taken care of.
Lossie didn't really want to take this variety show role. What could possibly go well with a bunch of big stars like her who were lazy and clueless about basic life skills?
In fact, the month that everyone spent together was not a pleasant one.
While Losi was lost in thought, Cheng Qing quickly began to tidy up.
Cheng Qing pulled her long hair up, and her whole demeanor became much gentler. She was tall, with long arms and legs, and she was efficient in her work, which made Luo Xi a little envious.
Seeing that Cheng Qing was about to tidy up the bed, Luo Xi finally felt shy, pounced on her and picked up her clothes, then said coldly, "I'll do this myself."
Cheng Qing withdrew her hand without objecting, but glanced at the large bed and asked, "In the dormitory, do we all sleep in one bed?"
Losi glanced at her and retorted, "Who would put two beds in their bedroom? That's strange."
Cheng Qing looked at her with amusement after hearing this: "My family does."
Losi choked: "..."
Cheng Qing knew she was very proud, so after criticizing her, he comforted her by saying, "It's okay to sleep together, I'm a good sleeper."
Losi choked again: "..."
Seeing her reaction, Cheng Qing raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong? Your sleeping posture... is bad?"
Losi: "...Heh."
Since Luo Xi didn't refute, Cheng Qing was mentally prepared and continued, "It's okay if it's not good."
Losi turned her head away and didn't respond.
Cheng Qing didn't pursue the matter. Seeing that the room was almost tidied up and the setting sun was about to disappear behind the mountains outside the window, she casually let down her long hair.
Cheng Qing's hair is very straight, and when it's untied, it cascades down like a waterfall.
Losi couldn't help but steal a glance, touching her own frizzy curly hair, feeling extremely envious.
Then Cheng Qing said, "From now on, we'll be roommates. I'll help tidy up the room."
Losi: "Okay!"
Cheng Qing looked at her helplessly: "You have to help too."
Losi choked: "I can't."
Cheng Qing retied her hair into a ponytail, walked over to Luo Xi, and patted her head. The fluffy head, just like a kitten's, felt wonderful to touch.
"I will teach you." Cheng Qing simply patted him and quickly withdrew his hand.
Losi: "..." I don't want to learn this. Why should I learn these things?
Cheng Qing smiled. As a celebrity, Losi's reaction in front of the camera was indeed not very friendly.
Her purpose in coming here was simply to prevent Losi from getting entangled with the male and female leads, from becoming gloomy, and from being disliked by everyone.
There aren't many descriptions of Losi in private. When she is mentioned, it's usually when she rushes out to argue with the female lead. Losi in the story is often in the wrong, and readers in the comments section don't like her either.
But Cheng Qing felt that Losi's problems would never warrant such a price to pay later on.
Unlike now, even though she clearly didn't want to, she didn't refuse outright. In Cheng Qing's eyes, she was still just a young girl in her early twenties. She hadn't yet learned how to get along well with people; she simply needed a guide.
Cheng Qing: "By the way, Luo Xi, come here."
Losi followed behind her with a cold expression: "What?"
"A gift!" Cheng Qing took a paper-wrapped candy from her bag and placed it in Luo Xi's hand. Their skin touched, and they could feel each other's warmth and soft touch.
Losi was stunned. She looked down at what she was holding and her eyes widened immediately: "Candy? The gift is just one candy!!!"
Losi looked up at Cheng Qing incredulously: "Are you teasing a monkey?"
Cheng Qing: "..." Is this how you describe yourself?
Losi, realizing what she had said, was instantly angered by her own words.
Losy, clutching the candy, turned away angrily, peeled off the outer paper coating, and then ate it.
Cheng Qing asked, "Is it sweet?"
Losi, overwhelmed by the sweetness: "..."
Cheng Qing: "Do you like it?"
Losi replied in a muffled voice, "...I like it."
"That's good. I read a lot about you before I came. Your fans said that you love milk candy the most." Cheng Qing breathed a sigh of relief.
Losi looked at her for a while before saying, "But you gave too little, and why did you infiltrate my fan group? You're not one of my fans, are you?" She felt a little proud as she finished speaking.
“There’s more in my luggage.” After saying that, Cheng Qing leaned close to Luo Xi’s ear mysteriously and said, “I’m not your fan, but I really like you.”
Cheng Qing was already tall, so when she whispered these words, she naturally had to lower her head and get close to Luo Xi's ear. The warm, damp breath from her voice brushed against Luo Xi's earlobe. It was like... a feather lingering on Luo Xi's heart, making her feel a little itchy.
Cheng Qing didn't think too much when he said that. He also didn't notice that Luo Xi, upon hearing this, suddenly turned bright red, like a shrimp.
She even walked out with a nonchalant expression, but seeing that Rossi was still standing there, she turned back to look at her curiously and called out, "Rossi?"
Losi covered the lower half of her face with her wrist, the back of her hand against her cheek, and could clearly feel the abnormal temperature on her face.
Looking at the blood-red afterglow outside the window, I realized that if I went outside, I would be seen... I must be blushing!
"Luo Xi, it's time to go down for dinner," Cheng Qing called to her from the doorway.
Losi glared at her: "I'll go downstairs myself in a bit."
Cheng Qing disagreed: "We're roommates, it's better if we go down together."
Losi turned her head away: "No."
Cheng Qing: "The director will ask."
Losi continued to tilt her head slightly, seemingly unconcerned: "I don't care."
Cheng Qing: "But I care."
Losi's expression froze, and for a moment, she didn't know how to react.
"I think you know a little about what's going on online," Cheng Qing softened her tone. "You might not care, but..."
Cheng Qing paused, then continued, "Luo Xi, many people who like you will see these comments online. They will be upset for you, including me!"
Losi never knew that someone could say such nice things.
It was so beautiful that it moved her to tears.
It sounded so beautiful that her heart raced.
The sound was so beautiful that her face flushed like the afterglow outside the window; it was hard to tell whether she had blushed the sunset or the sunset had blushed her.
"Can you go down with these people even if they don't like me?"
Losie didn't get along with her roommates and was attacked.
This goes against her original intention.
A cool evening breeze blew gently through the window, ruffling the curly hair behind Lossie, who remained motionless.
After a while, she turned to look at Cheng Qing. Unlike when she was always smiling, Cheng Qing looked unusually serious at this moment.
Losi opened her mouth, but finally said firmly, "I don't dislike you."
Cheng Qing smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Okay." See? She's a good person, isn't she? It's just that she doesn't know how to express it.
Cheng Qing: "Then I'll take it as you liking me."
Losi blushed and said, "..." This guy... doesn't think before he speaks.
Under Cheng Qing's sweet words and appeals to family ties, Luo Xi had no choice but to follow Cheng Qing downstairs.
And this damn stranger actually asked me halfway there, "Why is your face so red?"
She even asked with a sincere expression, her doubt evident.
Losi: "..."
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When Cheng Qing brought Luo Xi downstairs, everything was almost ready.
The celebrities on this show all became famous at a young age.
The new generation has grown up in a greenhouse, so dinner is prepared very simply, mostly consisting of frying or boiling.
Or rather, everyone's practical skills are about the same. It's just that some people can recognize pots and pans, while others, like Losie, probably can't even tell the difference between scallions and chives!
"You're here? We've been waiting for you." Seeing the two of them come down, Feng Qiuyi greeted them with a smile.
Cheng Qing smiled back and went over to sit down.
He also said, "Sorry, I tidied it up a bit."
Feng Qiuyi said with a knowing look, "Thank you for your hard work."
Cheng Qing found it funny, and she did laugh. She looked beautiful when she laughed, and it put Feng Qiuyi in a good mood.
Behind her, Losi squinted and stood there without taking a seat, staring at Cheng Qing's back as she pondered: Is she criticizing me now?
Cheng Qing turned around and saw that Luo Xi was still standing, so she smiled and patted the empty seat next to her, saying, "Why aren't you moving? Come and sit down!"
Losi came over with a reluctant look on her face and then sat down.
Seeing her like this, Cheng Qing chuckled and coaxed her, "What do you want to eat? I'll help you."
Losi shook her head: "No need."