Chapter 111
Class contradiction?
Liu Suoyu twitched her lips and looked at Cheng Qing. Her eyes were saying, "What are you talking about?"
When Cheng Qing saw Liu Suoyu looking over, he smiled and shrugged, saying, "You know she's a princess." Princesses and commoners are not in the same class.
What kind of nonsense is this? Is this how you spoil the princess?
Liu Suoyu's lips twitched again, but she still answered, "...That's true."
It seems this group really isn't planning on visiting Mingyue. But it doesn't really matter if they don't, since they're not familiar with Mingyue anyway.
After all, he's a relatively unknown actor with no notable works to his name. They usually don't even interact, and today is only the third day Mingyue has been recording here.
In addition, everyone was working independently during this recording, so it was far from the point where Mingyue needed to be visited.
but……
Liu Suoyu considered herself to be quite familiar with Cheng Qing, and since they had added each other on WeChat, she figured they were friends!
Therefore, I couldn't help but ask, "You and Mingyue are quite close, aren't you?"
Cheng Qing smiled gently, handed him a drink, and said, "High school classmate, college classmate, do you think we're close?"
Liu Suoyu opened the bottle, took a sip, and said, "That's not necessarily true. Some people can be classmates for ten years and still not exchange more than ten sentences."
Cheng Qing smiled but did not answer.
Losi looked at Liu Suoyu with displeasure, wondering if he was a spy. Her tone was harsh as she asked, "Why are you asking Teacher Cheng this?"
Liu Suoyu chuckled, showing no anger at Luo Xi's harshness and even teasing her: "Luo Xi, are you getting more and more possessive these days?"
Losi: (//`д′//)
Whenever Cheng Qing is teased about Luo Xi, Luo Xi blushes and doesn't know how to react.
Mu Xue looked at Liu Suoyu in shock. Was this something she could say?
Then, upon closer reflection, it makes sense. Given the accident today, it's highly likely the footage won't be included in the final cut. Even the cameraman hasn't returned to continue filming, which shows just how chaotic things are over there.
Thinking about it this way, Mu Xue looked at the leftover stone pot fish and felt that her group might have been a bit too heartless. _(:з」∠)_
Luo Xi didn't care about Ming Yue at all. Upon hearing Liu Suoyu's words, her face immediately turned bright red, and she couldn't help but glare at Liu Suoyu.
Liu Suoyu raised his hands and said, "Surrender, surrender, surrender."
Cheng Qing couldn't help but laugh and said, "Stop fooling around. Just talk to Director Kong for me. Luo Xi isn't feeling well, I'll take care of her."
The reasoning is crude, but it works.
Liu Suoyu could only get up and leave: "Okay, okay, I'll go ask for leave for you." Having failed to get any information out of her, and with Luo Xi keeping a close watch, Liu Suoyu had no choice but to leave helplessly.
***
On the other side, after everyone had left the room, leaving only Mingyue alone, she couldn't help but slowly open her eyes.
She stared blankly at the ceiling.
To be honest, she didn't like Cheng Qing. He had pursued her for so long, and she hadn't been moved, so it was impossible for her to suddenly like him now.
Even though Cheng Qing's personality seems to have undergone a complete transformation on television, Mingyue, as someone in the industry, is well aware of the importance of public personas.
Therefore, even though the current Cheng Qing better suits her preferences, she doesn't believe this is the real Cheng Qing. A fake is still a fake, and it will eventually be exposed.
Therefore, when she first came to participate in the show, she simply wanted to create a romantic pairing.
"Aces Go Places" is currently popular and has high viewership, which is a good thing for Mingyue. Even if the fabricated on-screen couple isn't as lasting as promised, it's still enjoyable for Mingyue.
So even though she knew she might be criticized by fans who promised to ship her forever, it was still worth it for a female celebrity in the entertainment industry.
Not becoming popular is the original sin!
Even a dark red is better than a transparent one, as long as it's red.
Mingyue understood this principle.
Since entering the industry, she has failed countless auditions, the fundamental reason being that she is not popular enough.
Before entering the entertainment industry, she thought that since she was the school beauty, she wouldn't have trouble making it in.
Now it's crystal clear that he's not famous enough and wants to break out of the circle by relying on his beauty?
Sorry, the entertainment industry is never short of handsome men and beautiful women.
Mingyue clenched her fists and angrily closed her eyes tightly again.
Therefore, it's not just that she dislikes Cheng Qing; you could even say she's jealous of him.
After two years in the industry, Mingyue had a deep understanding of how difficult it was to make it in the entertainment circle.
Without the opportunities provided by capital or the accumulation of popularity, someone like me, who has nothing, has to follow the established path to enter the entertainment industry.
But some people go through life and only make a fleeting appearance, never to be remembered.
Mingyue was considered lucky among the newcomers. She debuted through a talent show at the age of 24 and was a popular member of the group at the time.
Although you have to collect your own luggage, pick up your own ticket, find your own gigs, and go to the company on your own when you fly, at least you still have some popularity.
After two years of hard work, Cheng Qing emerged out of nowhere.
Announcement? Audition? Company? Talent show? Campaigning for votes?
Cheng Qing didn't do either of those things. She simply cultivated a gentle persona, deceived all the viewers, and became famous.
Mingyue sneered: "It's become popular just like that?"
The results that I could never achieve no matter how hard I tried, Cheng Qing achieved with ease.
Mingyue felt more than just jealousy; she also felt a sense of absurdity that someone who groveled at her feet dared to step on her head.
Cheng Qing's past was so humble that her current rise to power is unsettling. It's not just Mingyue who's jealous; how many people in the school group aren't? The worst, most useless person in the class has now become a celebrity online.
They used to laugh at her because she liked women. Now she's the most famous person on the internet in the country—the nation's husband. Isn't that ridiculous?
Mingyue's phone vibrated beside her. She composed herself and answered it, knowing who was calling her at this hour.
Sure enough, the agent burst out cursing: "What are you doing? What are you doing? Didn't we agree before? If we could create a CP (couple pairing), that would be great, and it would be best if Cheng Qing herself was interested, that would be perfect. But if that doesn't work, then we'll stick to the good friend persona. Why did you jump into the lake for no reward? Did you expect Cheng Qing to save you? If she really knew you, she should have helped you out when you got on the show!"
Mingyue softened her voice: "I understand."
Hearing Mingyue admit her mistake quickly and agree readily, the agent readjusted her tone: "Her CP with Luo Xi is still gaining momentum, so it's good to ride the wave of popularity. But it's clear that Cheng Qing doesn't have that intention. She's avoiding you like the plague. If this CP is really hard to promote, then just focus on recording. Participating in 'Best Partners' is an opportunity for you. You're the first person under my management to have this opportunity, so make the most of it."
Mingyue lowered her eyes slightly, concealing the emotions within, and softly replied, "Okay, I understand."
Agent: "Also, you fell into the water and it became a trending topic."
Mingyue: "Okay, I'll take a look and post it on Weibo."
The agent smiled with satisfaction: "Very good, seize the opportunity."
After hanging up the phone, Mingyue finally looked up.
Yes! If Cheng Qing were still the same as before, she should have helped me out herself.
Why did things change? You loved me so much, how could you change like this?
Mingyue didn't understand.
***
Losi doesn't understand either!
She sat in front of the vanity mirror and finished her skincare routine for the day when she suddenly saw a figure outside the window.
What would have been a shock in the past, now filled Losi with warmth.
But she still pretended to be angry and went to open the door. Sure enough, Cheng Qing was standing outside, his hand still in mid-air, knocking.
Seeing Lossie open the door, she gave her a gentle, ingratiating smile: "Lossie."
Luo Xi snorted and said angrily, "Didn't you say you would use the door next time?" But her eyes swept over Cheng Qing, who had already washed up and changed into a set of plain-colored home clothes.
Seeing that Luo Xi was indeed a little angry, Cheng Qing explained, "It's already 11:30, it really doesn't make sense to leave through the door."
Lossie sighed, repeating the same phrase: "It's not safe." The thought of running back and forth on the second-floor balcony terrified Lossie.
After thinking for a moment, Cheng Qing could only say, "Then I won't come tomorrow night."
Lossie choked, nearly fainting from anger, but still managed to break down, saying, "You could have come earlier!!! You could have just knocked on the door, and I would have opened it. What's wrong with that? It's such a simple process..."
Cheng Qing listened with a smile. She liked how Luo Xi defended her and how she constantly yielded to her. Only when you like someone will you compromise.
Just like Cheng Qing, she wasn't someone who liked this arrogant little girl from the beginning.
At first, I just felt sorry for her. Even though she was a proud and arrogant person, I didn't like her ending.
As an adult, Cheng Qing can take responsibility for her actions. She can also strive for her own ideas, live the life she wants, and enjoy every day to the fullest.
So, she came.
He met Losi and fell for her every day.
Therefore, Cheng Qing can fall for a proud and arrogant person for Luo Xi's sake, and she can also make herself more patient for Luo Xi's sake.
The ability to be infinitely tolerant of someone is not something one is born with. It's because of affection that one compromises.
Lossie was compromising for herself, and so was she.
Losy's incessant complaining finally ended, and Cheng Qing naturally didn't argue with her. Instead, she said gently, "Okay, knock on the door tomorrow."
Losi hesitated again after the quick agreement, finally muttering, "You always say that."
Cheng Qing: "Because you probably want to hear this answer every time!"
Is this...is this even human language? It's like they're making excuses for everything they do, as if it's all the other person's fault.
Luo Xi turned around and glared at her, and Cheng Qing immediately put on a serious expression: "It's my fault."
Lossie: "...You apologize so quickly, why don't you change your ways!"
Cheng Qing smiled and approached, saying, "I'll try next time."
As the distance closed and the scent of the air enveloped her, Losi's heart skipped a beat, her eyelids trembled slightly, and she warned, "What are you doing?"