Rich Side Character Goes Viral for Gossiping on a Laid-Back Reality Show Ch. 68

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Ji Minghan let out a heavy sigh. He was probably going to have to say goodbye to good food for a long while. His figure had been criticized recently—though he'd cleared up the misunderstanding and even gained some sympathy afterward, it was still a sore spot. If he didn't get his body in shape soon, he'd have no place in this industry.

Gifts handed out, the livestream officially started.

Right on cue, Yan Zhirou walked in, light-footed and poised.

Camera crews instantly swarmed around her. Despite her week-long absence, she looked completely unaffected—still as fresh-faced and gorgeous as ever.

Chu Hanxun was, as always, trailing close behind her, playing the part of devoted admirer. Like a perfect gentleman, he carried her luggage and made sure she had all the attention.

The last to arrive was the top-voted newcomer—Ye Yanshuang.

She walked in, lifting a hand to shield her forehead with a pout. Her voice was soft and whiny, "Why did the director choose a place like this? It's so hot! And by the sea, no less? Doesn't he know that getting tanned is every actress's worst nightmare?"

Yan Zhirou jumped in to console her immediately. "It's your first time here, so you're probably not used to it yet. Yeah, it's a bit rough at first, but you'll get the hang of it."

Ye Yanshuang pouted again. "I spent so long on my makeup! What if it melts off in the heat? And there's not even an assistant around to help me fix it!"

The group headed into the villa. Ye Yanshuang ended up in the room that used to belong to Lu Jianchen—the one that had been converted from a utility room.

She pushed her suitcase into the room, frowning hard. "Ugh! What kind of room is this? It smells weird, there aren't even any windows. How am I supposed to sleep here tonight?"

Ye Yanshuang dropped her suitcase with a loud thud, then clack clack clack—stormed straight up the stairs. Her gaze scanned the hallway before locking onto the master bedroom, the one with the best setup.

Without hesitation, she raised her hand and knocked. Loudly.

Thump thump thump—her knocking echoed through the hallway like she owned the place.

Yu Qianxia opened the door and was immediately met with Ye Yanshuang's chin slightly tilted upward, her eyes filled with arrogance. Without even trying to sound polite, she said:

"Yu Qianxia, I want your room. Let's switch, yeah?"

[Excuse me?? Who even is this girl? Where did she come from—why is she so full of herself??]

Yu Qianxia lightly furrowed her brows. The girl in front of her, Ye Yanshuang, was glaring with wide eyes, her expression both arrogant and haughty. But when she met Yu Qianxia's probing gaze, she couldn't help but reveal a hint of unease.

Yu Qianxia keenly caught the fleeting micro-expression, though she hadn't yet deciphered its meaning.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from behind.

"Yanshuang, can't you get used to it? I can switch with you. The guest room on the first floor is nice enough. Don't make things hard for Qianxia," Yan Zhirou interjected, stepping in to defuse the tension.

Ye Yanshuang curled her lip in disdain. "The guest room's not as comfy as the master bedroom."

Yan Zhirou sighed lightly, her tone helpless. "It's the rule of the game. We all have to follow it, unless you're not participating in the show."

Ye Yanshuang's face was still not too pleased, but at this point, it'd be hard to back down without losing face. She reluctantly said, "Fine, I'll switch with you. The guest room is better than the utility room."

Yan Zhirou smiled, acting gracious and magnanimous, not caring about the sharp words Ye Yanshuang had thrown her way.

She turned and looked back at Yu Qianxia.

When her gaze met the cold eyes of the other girl, Yan Zhirou's heart skipped a beat, a sense of guilt washing over her.

Her eyes drifted downward, but she quickly composed herself and spoke with a gentle, sincere tone. "Qianxia, you rest well. I won't disturb you."

From start to finish, Yu Qianxia kept her cold gaze fixed on her, as if watching her perform.

After Ye Yanshuang left, Yan Zhirou hurriedly followed her.

The two quickly disappeared into the hallway, as if the earlier tension had never happened.

The bullet comments flashing by after everything that had occurred:

[The new girl is really something! She demands Yu Qianxia's room the moment she arrives, wants everything, why doesn't she just go to the sky?!]

[Is Yan Zhirou trying to clear her name? Suddenly being so nice to Yu Qianxia, it feels a bit off...]

[Yan Zhirou wasn't targeting Yu Qianxia, didn't she clear it up already? It's all that scumbag Lu Jianchen's fault for making stuff up!]

[Hmm... who knows what the online opinions really are, but it feels like Yan Zhirou is trying to win Yu Qianxia over on purpose.]

[I think Yan Zhirou's actually a good person, gentle and sweet, has a nice personality, and can tolerate that arrogant newcomer. She even gave up her room for her—there's no way I could do that.]

Back in her room, Yan Zhirou took out her spare phone and checked the live bullet comments online.

After her turnaround and cooldown, the opinions about her were mixed—some believed her, others didn't.

This outcome was something Yan Zhirou was quite satisfied with. It was better than a total disaster.

No rush, she would take it slow. She was sure she could win it all back, refresh the public's perception of her, and gain even more followers.

After reading through the comments, Yan Zhirou felt a little relieved.

Meanwhile, Yu Qianxia had finished packing and was about to try calling the system when suddenly, the door was knocked on again, with a light, rhythmic sound.

She thought it was Si Churou coming to find her, but when she opened the door, it was still Ye Yanshuang.

Yu Qianxia's eyes showed a hint of confusion. "Is something the matter?"

Ye Yanshuang was holding a small box. She raised one hand, presenting it to Yu Qianxia. "I don't know what you like, so I'm giving you a box of chocolates."

Yu Qianxia blinked, a little surprised. She looked Ye Yanshuang up and down. The girl seemed serious, and her eyes were sincere. The arrogance and haughtiness from earlier had disappeared.

A strange feeling flashed through her mind.

Before she could think much more about it, the sound of Director Qian calling for everyone to gather came through her earpiece.

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