10:50 AM.

Subway Line 3 slowly came to a stop with a prompt tone.

Susu, carrying her backpack, followed the crowded flow of people out of the carriage.

She held her phone, her fingers quickly flicking across the screen.

In the dormitory WeChat group, a heated debate was underway about her personal safety.

[Susu: “Ah, don’t worry, I’ve been chatting with her for over two years. She seems pretty nice.”]

[Xiaoya: “A big shot who claims to be a media company shareholder and holds several film projects, hiding in a silly anime group for two years? Does that make sense? Isn’t that even more ridiculous than that ‘CEO’s Little Wife’ you watched last time?”]

[Jiajia: “Exactly! Susu, you better be careful! There are so many scammers online targeting innocent and pretty female college students like you.”]

[“They might trick you, take some compromising photos to threaten you, or worse, sell your kidneys. You won’t even have a place to cry!”]

Reading the sensational messages and emojis from her roommates, Susu’s heart sank bit by bit, and her palms began to sweat.

It shouldn’t... be that bad, right?

She admitted she had been a bit impulsive this time.

Earlier in the WeChat group, Yanqing had explained her work and career in detail.

She was a top lawyer who, after breaking up with a domineering CEO ex-boyfriend, had gotten together with a gentle and caring male classmate.

That guy had directly acquired a media company and a film base for her.

At first, Susu thought it was all nonsense.

After all, in this group, including Yunyu and Little Jing, everyone had created interesting personas upon joining.

It was basically role-playing, understood by all.

Her persona was an illustrator, but in reality, she was a minor internet celebrity.

Recently, her internet celebrity career had hit a bottleneck. During chats, she heard that the big shot Yanqing was involved in short dramas, which naturally piqued her interest.

She wanted to ride the wave of short drama traffic.

Unexpectedly, Yanqing immediately agreed and even said she would “give her more scenes.”

She didn’t dare to ask which company Yanqing worked for;

the short drama hadn’t aired yet, so there was no way to check.

Online matters were always uncertain.

Looking back, it was indeed a bit unreliable.

Like her roommates said, would such a high-level big shot really appear in this silly anime group?

Fortunately, the meeting place this time was in a seemingly legitimate office building. Yanqing’s media company was reportedly located there.

This visit was for signing a contract.

She planned to check things out first and, if anything felt wrong, she would run immediately!

Taking a deep breath, she walked out of the subway station exit.

Following the navigation for a while, the Yuhua Commercial Building came into view.

She first took a photo in front of the building and sent it to the group to report safety, then dialed Yanqing’s number.

The call was quickly answered.

A low and magnetic voice came through: “Hello? Is this Susu?”

It sounded youthful, like a queen’s tone from an anime—very classy.

Susu took a deep breath and said with a slight tremble, “Big shot Yanqing, I... I’m almost downstairs at your company.”

“Heh, finally arrived?” The voice held a faint smile. “Just come in through the main entrance. I’m waiting for you in the lounge on the right side of the lobby.”

“Okay, okay, I’m coming!”

Susu hung up, like a warrior rushing into battle, quickening her pace as she entered the revolving glass door.

Inside, the building was brightly lit.

Her gaze fixed to the right, her heart beating faster and faster.

Then, a figure came into view.

She stood beside the sofa in the lounge.

Her long, jet-black hair was neatly tied into a sleek ponytail hanging down her back.

She wore a finely tailored deep blue double-breasted suit skirt, the premium wool shimmering subtly and luxuriously under the lights.

The white silk blouse’s collar was slightly open, perfectly outlining a delicate collarbone.

Her posture was upright and elegant, chest proudly raised.

On her wrist was a bling-bling, obviously valuable luxury watch.

Black stockings wrapped around slender, straight calves, and her feet were in equally exquisite high heels.

She stood quietly there, not looking at her phone or around, radiating strong confidence and composure.

Sensing Susu’s gaze, the woman turned around, their eyes meeting.

This... this was “Big Shot Yanqing”?

The aura, the looks, the taste in fashion...

It all matched! Perfectly matched!

That mysterious persona in the group who sometimes bragged, sometimes shared luxurious life details, and sometimes revealed astonishing industry secrets—

at this moment, perfectly overlapped with this sarcastic yet beautiful and intimidating elite woman in front of her!

At that instant, Susu’s ears seemed to automatically play the ending theme from ALDNOAH.ZERO—“aLIEz.”

The oppressive prelude began, followed by the sky-ripping “Isaycry!”

She stood rooted, barely daring to step forward.

“Clack, clack, clack—” The crisp sound of high heels echoed.

“Big shot Yanqing” approached gracefully, her expression indifferent, every step carrying a “destructive” aura.

It was as if the next second she would summon a Gundam mech.

“Hello, Susu.” Her voice was cool and pleasant, a smile on her face as she extended her hand, “Nice to meet you here. Let me formally introduce myself—I’m Xu Qing.”

Susu shuddered, quickly stretching out both hands to carefully grasp hers like a pilgrim, “Hello! Big shot Yanqing! I... I’m Yan Susu.”

Seeing her expression, completely overwhelmed by Yanqing’s domineering aura, Xu Qing’s black eyes flickered with barely restrained excitement, her mouth almost twisting into a grin.

Now she was the big heroine Xu Yanqing!

She straightened her exaggeratedly padded “D” cup, then casually peeked at Susu’s genuinely large chest.

Xu Qing said calmly, “Let’s go. I’ll take you to the company first.”

“Y-yeah, okay, okay!”

They passed the security gate, took the elevator directly to the floor where Ordinary Folks Media was located.

Along the way, some passing colleagues greeted Xu Qing proactively.

She just raised her chin slightly and responded with a soft “Hmm,” perfectly embodying the big heroine aura.

Soon, they arrived at a private office.

Xu Qing pushed the door open casually, “Come in. This is my office at this media company.”

Susu peeked inside and immediately widened her eyes.

The office wasn’t large but was exquisitely decorated.

On the walls hung several tasteful art paintings.

Next to the desk, a clothes rack held a casually draped LV silk scarf.

On the sofa lay a Chanel bag she had only seen in magazines.

On the corner of the desk, a Van Cleef &

Arpels four-leaf clover necklace with a warm luster rested quietly in a jewelry tray.

Although she didn’t recognize many of the items, the striking glowing logos were familiar!

Her heart was filled with a huge and inexplicable shock.

No wonder she was a big shot! Absolutely terrifying!

Noticing Susu’s wide-eyed, inexperienced expression, Xu Qing turned her back and her lips nearly stretched to her ears.

Suppressing laughter, Xu Qing maintained a cold voice, “Sit down, Susu.”

She then took out a pre-prepared acting contract from the file cabinet and handed it over.

“Take a look. This is the contract for a cameo. It’s a small role, but the procedure still needs to be followed. If there’s no problem, sign it.”

She paused, then added casually, “The pay will be market rate. I’ll offer you 3,000 yuan. Is that okay?”

Susu’s expression instantly shocked!

What?! I’m actually getting paid?!

She originally just wanted to ride some momentum and shoot some behind-the-scenes footage.

She would have been willing to pay to do it herself!

Never expected Big Shot Yanqing to be so generous!

“This... I don’t know how to thank you...”

“Hehe, it’s nothing. We’ve known each other for so long, it’s only right to take care of you.”

“Thank you, Big Shot Yanqing! You’re like my second parent!”

Susu shook as she took the contract, flipping through it messily, then picked up a pen and signed her name.

“Let’s go. I’ll take you to the short drama department to meet the directors and pick up the script.”

“Okay, okay!”

Near noon at 12 o’clock.

Xu Qing maintained the decisive “big heroine” demeanor, leading the completely impressed “little accessory” Yan Susu out of Ordinary Folks Cultural Media.

They took the elevator to the first floor and entered the east parking lot.

“Click—”

A crisp unlocking sound rang out. Not far away, a sleek sports car’s lights flickered.

The Aston Martin DB11 in PET satin Shang Yan pink quietly stood there, its body shimmering with a delicate and dreamy pearlescent glow.

Susu took a deep breath, eyes full of envy.

“Get in,” Xu Qing tossed her bag into the car and gestured with her chin, “I’ll take you to a nice meal.”

Susu cautiously opened the heavy passenger door and sat down.

The soft, delicate leather seat wrapped her instantly. The air was filled with a blend of premium leather and light perfume.

Accompanied by a low and pleasant engine roar, the pink “beast” smoothly drove out of the parking lot, merging into Yancheng’s bustling traffic.

Watching the rapidly passing street scenes outside, Susu couldn’t help but quietly ask, “Big shot Yanqing, is your boyfriend also in Yancheng now? Will I have a chance to meet him?”

She had long heard about Yanqing’s love history in the group, which was like a novel. She was full of curiosity about this rising, financially powerful “warm guy.”

According to Yanqing’s casual hints, he was not only handsome and gentle but also spoiled her immensely.

Such an impressive figure even knelt on the keyboard and washed her feet to please her.

Xu Qing’s big black eyes flicked, she twisted her small hips subtly, pretending to be serious, “He’s very busy, flying all over the world. Wait for a chance.”

“Oh, okay...” Susu nodded quickly, not daring to ask more.

Twenty minutes later, the car slowly entered a spacious above-ground parking lot.

The two got out.

Susu looked at the luxurious building in front of her and quietly asked, “Big... Big shot Yanqing, are we eating here?”

“Yes,” Xu Qing answered casually, “The Western restaurant in this five-star hotel tastes pretty good.”

“Oh... okay...” Susu’s eyelids twitched sharply. She had wanted to offer to pay since Yanqing helped her so much, but judging by this, she was really afraid she didn’t have enough money.

They entered the grand hotel lobby.

Susu instinctively stayed close to Xu Qing, nervously observing the surroundings.

Xu Qing smiled silently, leading her toward the elevator hall.

Her heart was rapidly swelling with pride.

Miss Xu Qing was really making it!

Turning her online persona into reality and shocking netizens!

Hahaha!

Suddenly, Xu Qing’s steps froze, as if rooted in place by a spell.

Susu looked up following Xu Qing’s gaze, her expression also slightly stunned.

In the lavish elevator area ahead, a sexy, alluring figure with a strong aura was smiling at them.

More precisely, she was looking at Big Shot Yanqing.

She wore a finely tailored dark professional suit with a camel cashmere coat casually draped over.

Black stockings wrapped her long, straight, beautiful legs.

Just standing there, her aura stretched over more than ten meters.

Liu... Liu Ruyan!

Damn it! Why such bad luck!

Xu Qing’s body instantly stiffened, almost instinctively wanting to turn and run.

“Big shot Yanqing?” Susu nervously tugged her arm.

Hearing this admiring call from her “little accessory,” Xu Qing forced herself to stop moving.

Her throat rolled up and down.

She was playing the big heroine Xu Yanqing now!

How could she lose face in front of her “little accessory”?!

At that moment, Lin Muxue came over with a bright and friendly smile, “Hello, Yanqing? What a coincidence. Are you here with a friend for lunch?”

Susu’s expression jolted.

Sure enough! She was a friend of Big Shot Yanqing! No wonder the aura was so strong!

Seeing Liu Ruyan unusually friendly today, Xu Qing relaxed a bit and forced out, “Yes, Xiaoxue, what a coincidence.”

Though inwardly panicked, legs slightly weak, she still kept a casual and composed appearance, maintaining her aura.

“Congratulations, Yanqing.” Lin Muxue’s gaze flicked over her. “I heard your new drama has started filming. I’ve read the script—it’s excellent.”

Her Xue Tang Culture managed short drama artists and was already on track.

As her future income source, she naturally cared a lot about this.

“Thanks,” Xu Qing nodded lightly, perfectly controlling her posture.

Lin Muxue, seeing how different Xu Qing looked, blinked in surprise and detected traces of Shen Yuyan’s aura.

Xu Qing’s Celine pencil skirt and blouse were previously worn by Shen Yuyan.

Moreover, Xu Qing’s chest was clearly heavily padded, or else the blouse wouldn’t fit well.

Her gaze then fell on the admiring Susu beside them. “Who’s this?”

Susu quickly introduced herself, “Hello, I’m a fan of Big Sister Yanqing, Yan Susu. I’ll be a cameo in her new drama.”

“Oh?” Lin Muxue raised a beautiful brow, looking at the nervous yet excited Susu and then at Xu Qing, who was trying to maintain her cold persona.

She immediately understood.

No wonder Xu Qing was acting strange today!

Damn, she was going to show off in front of her fans!

She was very familiar with this script!

Lin Muxue instantly became excited, “Hello, Susu, I’m Yanqing’s close friend Lin Muxue. Nice to meet you.”

“Hello, hello!”

Hearing that the other person was Big Shot Yanqing’s close friend, Susu’s eyes sparkled.

Indeed, excellent people had excellent friends!

Big Shot Yanqing’s close friend was obviously impressive—good looks, great temperament!

“Do you have a reservation?” Lin Muxue looked at Xu Qing kindly.

Xu Qing’s lips twitched subtly. “No, we planned to eat casually at Lanque Western Restaurant.”

“Okay, I’ll arrange it.” Lin Muxue smiled, signaling the quietly following lobby manager and whispering instructions.

The lobby manager immediately understood, taking the walkie-talkie and making arrangements.

“Director Lin, it’s ready.”

Lin Muxue nodded with satisfaction and naturally linked arms with Xu Qing, “Let’s go, dear.”

She was no longer the “little snow from Wu,” having fully leveled up. Treating Xu Qing, a fellow Tang Song woman and “little cutie,” with no hostility.

Of course, the temptation of showing off together was too great to refuse!

The three took a private elevator straight to the restaurant floor.

Just stepping out of the elevator door—

“Director Lin!”

“Hello, Director Lin!”

“Hello, Miss Xu!”

All hotel staff passing by immediately stopped and bowed respectfully, full of awe.

Susu’s little heart pounded wildly, palms sweating nervously, but her face still worked hard to maintain Xu Yanqing’s worldly and composed demeanor.

Honestly, though Lin Muxue was a bit sly, she was really impressive!

The aura, the class—definitely worth learning from!

“Director Lin, Miss Xu, your private room is ready.” The restaurant manager smiled and personally led them.

Xu Qing copied Lin Muxue’s style, lightly nodding, but her big black eyes spun uncontrollably.

They entered the most interior VIP room of Lanque Western Restaurant with the best view.

From seating, ordering, to the chef personally greeting them and each dish presented like artwork...

Susu was in a state of extreme shock the whole time.

She felt all her online imaginations about high society became vivid and real today.

Big Shot Yanqing was truly amazing!

She just didn’t know how terrifying that legendary boyfriend really was!

...

4:00 PM.

Yunxi Building, Songmei Apparel.

The heavy soundproof door of the K3 live broadcast room opened, and Tang Song walked out with a group of still excited employees.

His arm was lightly touched.

Turning his head, he saw He Yiyi standing brightly beside him.

“President Tang is awesome today!” she whispered teasingly, “You were right behind the director’s desk just now, and I nearly forgot my lines several times, not even knowing what I was saying.”

Tang Song chuckled.

Because he was going to accompany Lele to a live house tonight, he hadn’t worn a suit but changed into “Autumn Encounter.”

This outfit fit the season and mood perfectly, with added special effects.

The side effect was obvious—today the female employees at the company were not working seriously enough.

Walking side by side, they chatted briefly about the broadcast review.

Before parting, Tang Song stopped, smiled, and patted He Yiyi’s back, “Tomorrow is Double Eleven. Rest up tonight, and let’s fight this final battle together.”

This year, Songmei Apparel was successfully selected for Douyin E-commerce’s “Brand Peak Day” event.

This meant on the 11th, during prime time, the platform would provide Songmei Apparel with S-level traffic preference and full-channel exposure resources.

For a new brand focused on “brand upgrading” rather than pure “selling,” this was a rare and valuable opportunity.

“Don’t worry, President Tang! We’ll complete the task!” He Yiyi patted his back, taking a small advantage, then turned away satisfied.

Back in the CEO office, Tang Song took out his phone and saw a missed call from half an hour ago.

[Shangguan Qiuyas]

His heart stirred, and he immediately called back.

The call was answered almost instantly. Shangguan Qiuyas’ familiar voice came through, “Good afternoon, President Tang.”

Leaning back comfortably, Tang Song said, “Been busy, just saw your call. What’s up, Shangguan?”

“Well, President Tang.” Shangguan Qiuyas spoke respectfully and efficiently, “Everything is arranged. I’ll arrive in Yancheng tomorrow. Besides attending Tian Jing’s birthday on behalf of Director Jin, there’s a gift—a birthday present from Director Jin to Tian Jing.”

Tang Song’s face flushed slightly. “Please thank Director Jin for me.”

This felt like the main wife putting money and effort into preparing a gift for her lover.

In fact, he had already asked Lin Muxue to help customize a set of high-end jewelry, which was delivered to Yanjing Tiancheng yesterday.

After a brief chat, Tang Song put down his phone and sighed nervously.

Just then,

“Vroom vroom vroom—” his phone vibrated.

A WeChat message popped up.

[Lele: “Brother, we agreed to arrive at the bar before 7 PM, so we need to leave Normal University around 6. You haven’t changed plans, right? If you’re busy and can’t come, it’s okay.”]

Seeing the message, Tang Song imagined Qian Lele’s cautious face.

He knew this little sister really wanted him to come but didn’t want to bother him, so she confirmed this way.

Thinking it over, he replied, “(^_^) Don’t worry, I’ll be at Normal University to meet you before 6.”

Yancheng Normal University.

After showering, Qian Lele saw the message, and her heart, which had been hanging all afternoon, finally settled.

She quickly packed.

Returning to dorm 201, she was instantly wrapped in unusual liveliness.

Bluetooth speakers played a classic love song by Su Yu.

Two senior sisters hummed along to the melody while doing makeup excitedly in front of the mirror.

“Lele’s back!” Wu Siqi, who was applying eyeliner, smiled and waved, “You were so slow this time. You were gone almost an hour.”

Li Jingrong burst out laughing, teasing, “Well, tonight you’re going to meet your crush! You have to make yourself smell good from head to toe. How about some Jo Malone Bluebell? It’s supposed to be a man-catching scent. Want some?”

“No, no, no thanks.” Qian Lele blushed and hurried to her wardrobe.

Amid the seniors’ friendly teasing, she rummaged inside.

She pulled out a nearly brand-new autumn outfit. This content belongs to novel★fire.net

Among them, the 500-yuan white dress was the one she had reluctantly bought after running into Tang Song at the mall with the seniors, and she hadn’t dared to wear it yet.

Climbing to the upper bunk, she drew the curtain and changed carefully from the inside out amid rustling sounds.

When she returned to the dorm center,

Wu Siqi and Li Jingrong, who were discussing lipstick shades, both paused and showed astonished expressions.

“Wow, this outfit suits you so well!”

“Oh my god... Lele, you look amazing!”

Qian Lele was shy from the praise but smiled brightly at her reflection.

She couldn’t help but imagine what expression Brother Tang would have when he saw her.

Wu Siqi leaned over, holding Lele’s face, “Lele, sit down. I’ll do a beautiful, pure and alluring date makeup for you today. I guarantee your mysterious ‘brother’ will be completely smitten!”

Qian Lele hesitated briefly, thinking about Tang Song and the three delicate girls she saw at the mall.

She nodded gently, “...Thank you, Sister Siqi.”

It had been almost two months since their last real meeting.

Since she no longer worked stalls, her part-time job was easier, and her skin was several shades lighter.

She wanted him to see a different, better version of herself.

“That’s right!”

Wu Siqi immediately energized, taking out her precious makeup kit and expertly “sculpted” Qian Lele’s face.

A sheer foundation covered small blemishes and brightened her complexion;

earthy eyeshadow enhanced her pretty phoenix eyes;

gentle rose lipstick made her lips softer...

At some point, Li Jingrong, all ready, also came over.

She styled Qian Lele’s hair into a loose and playful high ponytail, revealing her slender neck and perfect head shape.

“Wait, wait, wait. Something’s missing. Oh! Jingrong, hurry and bring your white boots.”

“Okay, coming!”

More than half an hour later,

Wearing a sky-blue knitted cardigan and the cool white boots, Qian Lele stood in front of the dorm floor-to-ceiling mirror.

The Cinderella quietly completed her transformation.

The “princess” in the mirror had the unique vitality of a young girl along with a gentle, fresh temperament.

The two blended perfectly, breathtakingly beautiful.