Xiaofeng! Xiaofeng!
The blaring of a loudspeaker from outside pulled Gu Xiaofeng back from her long-buried memories. She walked to the window, and her face instantly frosted over.
The entrance of Royal Palace was a chaotic mess, with camera flashes going off incessantly.
“Young Master Xu, there are rumors that you and Gu Xiaofeng are partners in the upcoming variety show. Is that true? Did you come here today specifically to pick her up? Is Gu Xiaofeng your girlfriend?
Wearing sunglasses and holding a massive bouquet of red roses, Xu Yanzhe struck one oily pose after another in front of his car, constantly smoothing his hair while basking in the flashes. He was the one who leaked the news and tipped off the reporters he wasn’t about to miss this chance to hype himself up.
Seeing this, Gu Xiaofeng called Tang Shala. Tang Shala answered, sounding out of breath. Wh-what is it? Calling me twice in one day?
Gu Xiaofeng heard a man’s groan in the background. Suppressing an intense wave of disgust, she spoke with simmering anger. Why is Xu Yanzhe at Royal Palace? Why is he claiming to be my variety show partner? Didn’t you tell me to pick someone first?
Tang Shala paused. He’s at Royal Palace? Yes, along with a mob of entertainment reporters.
Tang Shala quickly realized he was trying to force Gu Xiaofeng into a corner and bully her company into agreeing. Hating to be threatened, she exploded. That son of a bitch! Pulling a stunt like this! You wait, I’m sending a partner over right now!
A while later, Gu Xiaofeng walked toward the gate.
Look, look! Gu Xiaofeng is coming out!
Xu Yanzhe immediately hoisted his red roses and turned toward her with an exaggerated, greasy smile. Xiaofeng, you finally agreed to see me!
Gu Xiaofeng ignored him and walked straight to the reporters. Facing the cameras, she regained her usual calm and poise. I will be participating in a lifestyle reality show soon, but I am sorry to say, my partner is not Mr. Xu.
The reporters Then who is your partner? Is it convenient to disclose?
Gu Xiaofeng replied, He will be here soon. You will see him shortly.
Xu Yanzhe blocked her path, laughing awkwardly for the cameras. My girlfriend is just like this. We had a little spat, and she’s still mad at me.
The reporters So it’s a lovers’ quarrel. It seemed the rumors were true the second son of Mingsheng and the Movie Queen really had a thing! This was massive news!
Xiaofeng! Xiaofeng! Xu Yanzhe tossed his sunglasses aside. With one hand holding the roses, he reached out to grab her hand. Gu Xiaofeng, who detested being touched, dodged him with visible alarm and disgust, as if a rat were crawling on her.
Do you have to be so cruel? Xu Yanzhe dropped the roses and wrapped an arm around her waist.
Let go of me! Gu Xiaofeng’s skin crawled.
Xu Yanzhe pulled her tighter and whispered with a malicious grin, Scream all you want. To them, this just looks like a couple’s playful bickering. He turned to the cameras, putting on a show of deep affection. Xiaofeng! Don’t be mad at me, hmm.
Gu Xiaofeng was truly furious, her body trembling. “Let go!
He sneered and leaned in, intending to force a kiss for the cameras to seal the narrative.
Take your filthy hands off her!
A crisp, lovely voice rang out.
Xu Yanzhe’s vision blurred. Something struck his arm, and before he could even cry out, he was kicked squarely in the backside and sent flying. Thud. He face planted onto the earth.
She told you to let go! Even a toad wouldn’t be as shameless as you!
Tu Yiyi stood there with her hands on her hips, looking quite spirited. The reporters were stunned. Gu Xiaofeng looked at the girl slender and shorter than her and felt an inexplicable sense of peace.
Tu Yiyi? Xiaofeng called out.
Yiyi turned and smiled. Cao-cao, don’t be afraid. With me here, you’ll be fine.
Gu Xiaofeng dazed for a moment at that sweet, confident smile. Her gaze softened. The reporters’ eyes lit up they could practically smell the lilies (GL) in bloom. This Tu Yiyi, in terms of looks and aura, didn’t lose to the Movie Queen at all.
Ms. Gu, who is this Ms. Tu Yiyi? She is my neighbor, Gu Xiaofeng said with a slight smile We have a very good neighborly relationship.
Gu Xiaofeng smiled!
The flashes intensified. Standing under the lights for the first time, Yiyi was blinded and raised her hand, but another hand was faster Xiaofeng blocked the piercing light for her.
Yiyi looked up, looking shy and demure under the protection. Thank you Gu Xiaofeng’s heart skipped a beat. You’re welcome, she said softly.
An hour later, Weibo exploded. The top three trending topics were all about Gu Xiaofeng:
#Ice Goddess’s Smile#
#Gu Xiaofeng’s Doting Protection#
#Xu Yanzhe, the Non-Existent Boyfriend#
The 4th, 5th, and 6th were about Tu Yiyi: 4. #Owner of Villa No. 1# 5. #The Woman Behind Tu Yiyi: ZL CEO and Movie Queen# 6. #Tu Yiyi, Divine Beauty Sweetheart#
Two photos swept the internet: One of Xiaofeng protectively blocking the flash for Yiyi with a doting look, and another of her gazing affectionately at the girl’s back. Fans went wild.
However, a comment triggered a second wave of controversy: Just a warning, Tu Yiyi is a ‘Green Tea, stay away from her!
Tu Yiyi, currently being cursed by thousands, was in her villa flipping through Weibo in a rage. She looks innocent but is just using Xiaofeng to climb up She has a thing with ZL CEO Lin Ai. It’s an open secret at ZL. She’s a shameless vixen! She doesn’t deserve my goddess!
Yiyi looked up what Green Tea Bitch” meant and was so angry her nose almost went crooked A dignified Fox Immortal being called a scum woman” and a green tea
Her phone rang. It was Lin Ai. Hello! WHAT?! Yiyi barked.
You sound angry? Lin Ai asked calmly AREN’T YOU?! Angry? I don’t experience anger They are simply making misjudgments.
Then why call? I wanted to confirm: do you have the ‘feelings’ mentioned online? Do you want a ‘physical relationship’ with me? Also, my eyes function perfectly I am not blind.
NO! I have absolutely no such thoughts about you! Yiyi snapped.
In the villa next door, Gu Xiaofeng was on a video call with Tang Shala. Xiaofeng, what is your relationship with that Tu Yiyi? Neighborly Do you think I’m an idiot? Do you look at ‘neighbors’ with that kind of expression?
Gu Xiaofeng went silent. She opened that photo on her computer again. In the frame, she was looking down at Yiyi with a gaze that was undeniably doting and tender.
Do I really look at her like that? She found it hard to believe.