Chapter 44: CH 44

Lu Zhi Wei was in a daze for a while.

She sat there, like a block of wood.

The kiss that landed between her brows seemed to have some residual heat, reminding her constantly of what happened.

A kiss.

A question.

A “jiejie“.

Soft and light, like a brush of wind against the shell of her ear.

It wasn’t bewitching, but it was enough to make her mind go out of control.

Lu Zhi Wei only slowly came back to her senses when she heard Lao Wu’s voice.

【I have to say, Sang Wan Ci is a female lead who really knows how to flirt.】

This method was straight out of a book.

But Sang Wan Ci didn’t look like she knew she was flirting.

Lu Zhi Wei lowered her head and looked at the table leg, replying distractedly: 【Mm, mm……】

It was clearly an innocent forehead kiss, it was clearly just an act to deal with Qiu Luo, it was clearly just for show, but it could still make her flustered.

She controlled her breathing.

A person who flirted without knowing it was too dangerous.

Especially for someone like her who had always been alone and had no experience.

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Sang Wan Ci’s voice came from above her.

Cool fingertips plastered themselves against her cheek, lifting her head.

Their eyes met again, as Sang Wan Ci’s fingers gently stroked her skin.

“Your face is so red.”

Lu Zhi Wei immediately looked away: “…… Cough.”

She grabbed Sang Wan Ci’s hand and stopped her from touching herself.

Even her speaking cadence was disrupted: “No, nothing. You, you go sit down!”

Sang Wan Ci finally realised something, amusement creeping into her voice: “Are you embarrassed?”

She realised, Lu Zhi Wei’s skin was…… a little thin.

Since she had been found out, Lu Zhi Wei didn’t bother pretending and gave up struggling, smiling helplessly: “Teacher Sang is so good looking, who wouldn’t feel shy sitting here?”

She looked at Sang Wan Ci’s eyes: “After all, our Teacher Sang’s face is famous for attracting both men and women.”

This wasn’t said by just Lu Zhi Wei.

Zhang Xian Rui had said it before too.

Her fans had said it too.

“It’s average.” Sang Wan Ci commented on her looks.

Her tone was calm, without any emotion.

As if she was saying the sky was blue.

Lu Zhi Wei: “……”

I don’t even know if she’s subtly showing off[1]!

Sang Wan Ci got up and went back to her seat.

After sitting down, she brought the conversation back on-topic.

“So, do you think it’s doable?”

Acting like a couple in front of Qiu Luo, acting like they were very close.

The closer they were, the bigger the blow to the arrogant Qiu Luo.

This was the only way to let him clearly see that not every woman revolved around him.

Considering Lu Zhi Wei’s reaction and shyness, Sang Wan Ci said: “If you think it’s a bit too much, we can think of another solution.”

There were always more solutions than problems.

They had no need to pick one that would make either of them uncomfortable.

Lu Zhi Wei didn’t feel like she had been violated, but she couldn’t control her heartrate……

She was always so helpless towards Sang Wan Ci.

After so long, she didn’t know if she was easily flirted with, or if Sang Wan Ci had that much charisma.

As she was deliberating, the outrageous system popped out again ——

【Mission issued: Reply female lead Sang Wan Ci: “As long as it’s you, I can do anything.”

【Time limit: Five minutes.】

Lu Zhi Wei: “???”

This sounds too ambiguous!

Isn’t it basically equivalent to a confession!

Those who didn’t know better would wonder what kind of relationship they had!

This outrageous system, truly didn’t let her down!

She slowly looked at Sang Wan Ci.

Sang Wan Ci was watching her, waiting for an answer.

The light in her eyes was like a ball of fire suddenly descending on the tip of her heart, scorching hot to the point that her ears started turning red too.

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She covered her face with a hand and bit her lip, taking a deep breath.

“As long as it’s you, I can…… do anything.”

It was already incredibly embarrassing to hear the system say it, it was even worse saying it herself!

Lu Zhi Wei covered her face even tighter.

Sorry, she was too embarrassed to face Sang Wan Ci!

Sang Wan Ci paused, then laughed: “Why are you embarrassed again?”

Lu Zhi Wei held her face as she shuffled her foot against the carpet.

“Because it’s embarrassing to say it out……”

【System judgement: Replied to female lead Sang Wan Ci successfully.

【Mission point +1.

【Please work hard, host.】

Lu Zhi Wei sighed heavily in her heart.

Being the male lead wasn’t easy, saving the world wasn’t easy……

Hopefully the next time she drew a prize, it would be something good and not something strange and ridiculous!

Is this really right!!

Sang Wan Ci pushed away the script on the table and poured a cup of water for her, smiling: “But you said today that as long as I’m your fan, you can do anything.

“You didn’t seem embarrassed then?”

Lu Zhi Wei: “……”

She started blindly looking for a reason: “…… Because I wasn’t looking into your eyes then.”

Sang Wan Ci: “You’re not looking at them now either.”

“……”

Lu Zhi Wei didn’t know what to say: “Mm……”

After that, the room fell silent.

After a moment.

“You’re very cute.” Sang Wan Ci said.

Lu Zhi Wei was startled, spreading open her fingers to peek out: “What did you say?”

Sang Wan Ci leaned forward, elbows on the table as she supported her face with her hand and said calmly.

“Jiejie, you’ve very cute.”

It was cute when she was embarrassed.

It was cute when she gave up struggling.

It was cute when she ate apples while filming.

And it was cute when she looked up at her with a red face just now.

It was as if everything she did was cute.

Lu Zhi Wei’s fingers were like a door, quickly closing the gap again.

After a moment, her voice came out: “Who exactly did you learn to call me jiejie from?”

Sang Wan Ci was honest: “Ying Xi Ze.”

Lu Zhi Wei: “???”

Don’t lie to me, he clearly didn’t call me that!

Every time Ying Xi Ze called her jie, he was like a puppy, excited and happy.

It wasn’t the same for Sang Wan Ci. She was like a siren luring a sailor in.

Sang Wan Ci smiled calmly as she took the script: “Let’s continue rehearsing.”

When she called her jiejie, Lu Zhi Wei would agree to anything.

She didn’t plan on telling this to Lu Zhi Wei yet.

As for being willing to do anything…… She noted down this true love fan’s dedication.

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As for how to aggravate Qiu Luo, Lu Zhi Wei thought that Sang Wan Ci was absolutely an expert.

Because on the second day of their “secret plan”, Qiu Luo suffered a heavy blow.

It was right as the crew was packing up after work.

Sang Wan Ci invited Lu Zhi Wei to dinner, then planned to rehearse after that to prepare for the next scene.

While walking down a long corridor, they bumped into Qiu Luo.

The three of them immediately split into two camps.

The atmosphere was immediately tense.

Qiu Luo spoke first to break the silence.

He smiled at Sang Wan Ci: “Teacher Sang is going to eat?”

Sang Wan Ci nodded, expressionless.

Qiu Luo used that attractive face and said: “Ah, I wonder if our beautiful Teacher Sang would give me the pleasure of having a meal together?”

“Miss Lu can join as well.”

Seeing that you like me, I’ll give you this one chance to have dinner together.

Qiu Luo thought arrogantly.

Lu Zhi Wei chuckled: “No need, I don’t want to.”

Sang Wan Ci concurred: “Mm, I don’t want to either.”

According to Qiu Luo’s nature, he would definitely express his narcissism, so Sang Wan Ci took the initiative to stop him.

Her five fingers gently slipped past Lu Zhi Wei’s as they held hands right in front of him.

Qiu Luo: “?”

What am I seeing?

As if feeling it wasn’t enough, Sang Wan Ci raised their hands.

Lu Zhi Wei watched as Sang Wan Ci slowly pressed her lips to the back of her hand.

The lowered eyelids and curled eyelashes were gentle and attractive.

Sang Wan Ci slowly opened her eyes, showing off the light sparkling like stars.

Lu Zhi Wei was the only one reflected in her eyes.

“Don’t disturb us.”

Although it was an act, it was incredibly charming.

Lu Zhi Wei paused slightly.

Qiu Luo: “???”

He was dumbfounded.

He couldn’t believe his eyes!

Sang Wan Ci didn’t even spare him a glance, directly pulling Lu Zhi Wei away.

Lu Zhi Wei snuck a glance at Qiu Luo’s expression.

His “blood pressure is rising” expression showcased exactly how he was feeling.

When he disappeared from view, she finally chuckled.

“Impressive, Teacher Sang.”

Wanting to upset Qiu Luo, it was indeed best for the female lead to do it!

Sang Wan Ci smiled at her.

Ever since then, Qiu Luo suffered plenty of aggravation from them.

There was at least a silver lining to it.

He finally believed that Lu Zhi Wei didn’t like him.

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The filming for 《Questioning Deity Sect》 went very smoothly.

When Lu Zhi Wei didn’t have a scene, she would go to the set and watch Guo Hui directing.

While observing, she could learn a lot about acting.

If Fang Sheng, the actor for the sect leader, was on the set, he would also explain how to act to her, being almost like a father and teacher to her.

So after filming for a while, her acting skills also improved greatly.

Fang Sheng praised her skills, saying that with her hard work and diligent attitude, she would definitely make it big in the industry.

He even gravely instructed her to maintain an unhurried attitude and understand what she wants and cannot want, to learn contentment and adjust her attitude so she can have a long career.

Lu Zhi Wei took all his words to heart.

She very rarely had an elder say all these to her and express their hopes for her.

The elders in her family…… It would be good if they could even remember her.

Fang Sheng patted her head and went off to shoot.

She sat there, propping her face up as she went into a daze.

After so long, she actually no longer held out hope that her parents would take the initiative to call her and ask if she was doing okay.

Although she didn’t know why her parents didn’t care about her, it was alright. At least she still had a younger sister.

Actually, Lu Si Jiao was also her light.

When she was young, this younger sister would barge into her room at times and call her jiejie and play with her.

Although there were times when Lu Si Jiao ran out of the room and quickly forgot her older sister was waiting for her, Lu Zhi Wei was already satisfied then.

To her, even the shortest bit of companionship was companionship.

And now, Lu Si Jiao remembered her, and would occasionally send texts and chat with her.

With a family member still remembering her, that was enough.

Speaking of which, she was suddenly curious about what Lu Si Jiao was doing right now.

She sent a message to Lu Si Jiao: [Si Jiao, what are you doing?]

Lu Si Jiao replied immediately: [Studying]

Lu Zhi Wei decided not to reply.

No matter what, she couldn’t disturb her sister while she was studying!

[Lu Zhi Wei]: Oh okay, then jie won’t disturb you, study hard!

Lu Si Jiao was indeed studying.

—— Studying how to create a Baidu entry.

Other celebrities all had one, only Lu Zhi Wei didn’t.

She wouldn’t allow it.

If other actors had it, her sister had to have one too, she definitely couldn’t be outshone!

As for how the entry should go, she already had an essay prepared.

It detailed which episodes and the exact timestamps that Lu Zhi Wei appeared in each show.

Such a long list would definitely be impressive at first glance, but it wouldn’t stand up to closer scrutiny.

But that’s fine. Once her sister got more popular and had more shows, then there would be more material to fill the Baidu entry with.

Her sister would definitely become popular. God won’t abandon people who work hard, Lu Si Jiao believed.

Aside from that, she also studied how to cut fan cams and photoshop images, amongst other essential skills.

After all this hard work, now “Qiao Qiao Ya”‘s profile was filled with videos and photos of Lu Zhi Wei.

As a mature steadfast fan, she must create her own Amway[2] content!

Now, she was only waiting for the official news from 《Phoenix》.

Regardless of whether it was the trailer or a teaser, she could cut something as long as there was content!

She was going to make this account an Amway account to let people see all this promotional content once they clicked in, and seduce them into the pit.

For the older sister’s future, the younger sister will work hard!

Her three roommates watched her sit behind her computer excitedly: “……”

They felt as if she would catch on fire if she was just a bit more passionate.

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The days passed by and the temperature went from cold to hot. Summer was here.

Lu Zhi Wei was closer and closer to the scene where the little junior sister would undergo her transformation.

Once this pivotal scene happened, there would no longer be the innocent, naive little junior sister. Only the murderous, ruthless demon general.

At the same time, Sang Wan Ci and Ying Xi Ze’s ancient drama 《Phoenix》 finally released the long-awaited teaser.

Lu Si Jiao immediately rushed to the official Weibo to open it.

And then she saw Lu Zhi Wei lying in a pool of blood.

Lu Si Jiao: “?”

Wait…… This can’t be my sister’s outcome???

[1] 凡尔赛 – This translates to Versailles, referencing the royal palace for French kings. This saying is a shortening of Versailles literature, a web term used to describe people who try to show off their virtues/extravagant lifestyles subtly through insinuation or by putting down/complaining about something i.e. Sang Wan Ci saying her looks are average when she’s obviously gorgeous, or people saying stuff like “ugh, it’s so tiring to clean my house and all the 10 bedrooms” etc. Jump back up.

[2] 安利 – I’m gonna steal the explanation from SITP here… Amway, a large consumer goods manufacturer, now it is used as a buzzword to recommend, or suggest a product, or advertise to someone