Qi Heng’s gaze suddenly turned icy. “Whose is it?”
“I can’t say. Don’t ask.”
It was hilarious—making up nonsense was truly satisfying.
If Qi Heng kept digging deeper, she’d have to spin a tale about giving birth to eight babies at once, each a prodigy reciting ancient poetry at one, playing the piano at two, and becoming a hacker at three.
Unexpectedly, Qi Heng sneered, “Qin Wanyin, which cheesy idol drama did you pick that line from? Let me tell you, this engagement was arranged by Grandpa. As long as he’s alive, you’ll have to keep playing this charade with me.”
Qin Wanyin gave a thumbs-up. “What a filial grandson you are. If only the baby in my belly could be as dutiful—I’ll have them call you godfather.”
Qi Heng: “…”
He left with a parting remark, “If you want to join the variety show, I won’t stop you—as long as the director agrees.”
With that, he turned and walked away, as if certain she’d be rejected.
As she passed through security, she was caught on camera by the show’s live stream.
【There’s a girl at twelve o’clock—so pretty, and her figure is amazing!】
【Holy crap, isn’t that Qin, the homewrecker?】
【I’m so sick of her! Seeing this white lotus shaves ten years off my life!】
【Is she Qi Heng’s lapdog? Always trailing after him!】
Noticing the comments, the director finally spotted Qin Wanyin.
He quickly pulled her aside. “What are you doing here? Get lost, don’t cause trouble!”
The system gasped in shock!
The last person who told Qin-jie to get lost now has weeds tall enough to make soy sauce on their grave.
【Host, calm down. Our Reputation Points are pitifully low right now. In this situation, you can’t break character. You’re a delicate little white lotus now—if you go OOC, you’ll be eliminated!】
Qin Wanyin smiled.
Who said delicate couldn’t go completely unhinged?
She lowered her gaze, as if possessed by Daiyu’s spirit.
“So I’m here to cause trouble? Fine, I understand—I’m not as interesting as the other sisters. In the end, the director has no place for me in his heart. It’s a shame Lu Jianye just signed this wretched contract. Keeping it only brings me sorrow—better to tear it up and be done with it!”
Rip—
Before the director could stop her, three copies of the contract were torn in half.
The director reached out with an Er Kang-like gesture, but he was too late.
“Who did you say signed the contract?”
“Lu Jianye.”
“What did Lu Jianye sign?”
“…The contract.”
Director: “…”
He frantically snatched the torn remnants from Qin Wanyin’s hands and, sure enough, saw the signature.
—Lu Jianye.
The strokes were sharp, lean, and powerful.
It was real!
“You—how could you tear up this contract?!” the director wailed. “Why didn’t you just tear me up instead?”
Qin Wanyin: “Oh, next time for sure.”
“…” The director was devastated!
Who would’ve thought she’d actually managed to invite the legendary actor Lu?
Three copies of the contract—all gone!
The director was filled with regret, wishing he could slap himself silly.
Why did he have to run his mouth?!
He clung tightly to Qin Wanyin as if she were his lifeline.
“Teacher Qin, no—Qin-jie, you’re my own sister! Could you please ask Lu Jianye to sign another copy—where is he now? I’ll drive you there myself!”
Qin Wanyin hesitated. “When I left, he was still asleep. Are you sure you want to get it signed now?” Asleep—knocked out by her.
The director choked.
Asleep?!
What kind of relationship do they have?!
His attitude toward Qin Wanyin shifted abruptly. He was practically ready to serve her tea, massage her shoulders, and knead her legs.
“Teacher Qin, I was blind before and didn’t recognize your talent. We’ll sign your contract right away. As for that film emperor Lu—”
“Easy, he’ll come after finishing company matters.”
“Great, great, great!”
With the contract settled, Qi Heng walked over.
He had come to see how the director would drive Qin Wanyin away.
Unexpectedly, he saw an obsequious face.
Qi Heng said coldly, “Director Wang, how did irrelevant people get into the shot?”
Director Wang explained, “Young Master Qi, Teacher Qin isn’t an outsider. She’s the first confirmed guest for the show. We didn’t promote it because we wanted to surprise the audience. Besides—”
The director looked toward the camera.
“We’ll also have a mysterious guest joining us—a true top-tier star. Everyone, stay tuned!”
The live chat erupted.
[So Qin Wanyin is here to work, not to pester Qi Heng?]
[Dying of laughter! Those who just cursed in the chat, does your face hurt?]
[Liu Yiyi’s fans, don’t act like dung beetles, worrying that passersby will steal your shit!]
[Ah, is no one curious about who the true top-tier star is?]
Qi Heng’s expression darkened.
He pulled the director aside. “Director Wang, aren’t you afraid I’ll withdraw my investment?”
The director smiled. “How could that be, Young Master Qi? Just think of this Qin Wanyin as a clown, a contrast to Miss Liu. Isn’t that good?”
Director Wang placated Qi Heng, but deep down, he wasn’t really afraid of the investment being withdrawn.
This was Lu Jianye’s first variety show appearance after three years away from the industry.
Just that alone was enough of a gimmick to attract major investors!
He acted subservient, bowing and scraping, but in truth, he had big dreams—to create a super variety show with explosive national popularity!
Qi Heng took it in and didn’t refuse further.
As he passed by Qin Wanyin, he warned her in a low voice, “If you dare mention our engagement during the livestream and upset Yiyi, I will never let you off.”
Qin Wanyin interpreted it at an enterprise level. “By ‘never let me off,’ do you mean you’re going to pursue me?”
Qi Heng: ?
Qin Wanyin smiled. “I’ll allow you to pursue me. If you catch me, I’ll hold a memorial service for you.”
Qi Heng: …
He sneered. “If it weren’t for Grandpa insisting on our engagement when he was critically ill, how could you ever be worthy of being the Qi family’s prospective daughter-in-law? Stop thinking of strange ways to get my attention. Even if it were the end of the world and only you and I were left, I would never be with you.”
He thought this would be enough to make Qin Wanyin give up.
Instead, she looked at him thoughtfully.
“Your persona is that of an aloof, domineering CEO. You should be sparing with words. Yet you said such a long speech. Won’t that break your persona and get you erased?”
Qi Heng: ?
What nonsense was she talking about?
—”Sister Wanyin, you’re here too?”
A sweet, soft voice rang out as Liu Yiyi walked over with a smile.
She had almond-shaped eyes, was petite and delicate, and wore a lace dress that was both pure and seductive. She treated Qin Wanyin with great respect.
Qi Heng felt even more heartache.
Even after being pushed into the water by Qin Wanyin, she could still hold no grudge. Yiyi was truly a wonderful girl.
“Sister Wanyin, I’m so happy to see you!”
Qin Wanyin: “Then you’re happy too early.”
Liu Yiyi paused. “Sister Wanyin, you have so much luggage. Let me help you carry it. You must be exhausted.”
“I’m not exhausted. I’m just unlucky.”
“…”
The cameraman couldn’t help but laugh, causing the camera to shake.
Having been rebuffed repeatedly, Liu Yiyi pursed her lips, her eyes slightly red.
Seeing this, Qi Heng’s heart ached. “Qin Wanyin, apologize to Yiyi right now.”
“Fine.”
Qin Wanyin pushed her luggage in front of Liu Yiyi.
“Don’t sulk, I’ll let you carry it, okay?”
“But my luggage is quite large, so you’ll have to bear with it.”
【？？？】
【This is the comment section, not the wilderness!】
【That’s too much! Why should Yiyi help her carry the luggage?!】
Qi Heng said coldly, “Don’t you have hands?”
Qin Wanyin: “Little brother, your mindset is too narrow, isn’t it?”
She showed her plane ticket—Winter-Summer Airlines.
As a broke person, she had booked a budget airline.
As everyone knows, budget airlines don’t include checked baggage allowance.
Qin Wanyin sighed, “The production team didn’t buy my plane ticket, and I didn’t make a fuss about it. So why are you making a big deal about this little baggage allowance? Or would you like to upgrade my seat, Little Qi?”
The audience understood.
【So she just wanted to share the baggage allowance?!】
【Everyone, repeat after me: Little brother, your mindset is too narrow!】
Qin Wanyin smiled slightly and looked at Qi Heng.
“If Liu Yiyi can’t do it, how about you? Don’t worry, I’ll just share the allowance, nothing more!”