Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Lu Jingyao had been in the industry for nine years and was currently 27 years old. Lil Yi paused for a while and said, “Did Xiaxia enter the entertainment industry for Lu Jingyao’s sake?”
Xue Mingan shook his head. “I’ve never heard her say that.”
Outside, the spotlights vibrantly lit up the stage accompanied by wild screams of fans. Su Xia stood in the center of the huge stage; her whole body bathed in the dazzling light. When the light bounced off the diamond studs on her gown, she seemed to be standing in a galaxy, and she resembled a star that could only be admired from a distance.
After the song was over, Su Xia gathered her skirts and returned backstage. Her eyes gleamed as if they contained a million stars, her rosy lips showed a hint of a smile, and her expression was languid. At the sight of her beauty, the staff members who had just walked over could not help but zone out for a bit.
Xue Mingan was already used to it. “Go back to the waiting room and touch up your makeup. Later on, go sit in the VIP row down there for a while, then prepare for the final chorus and you’re good to go.”
Su Xia nodded and took a sip of water from the bottle given to her by Lil Yi. Meanwhile, Xue Mingan opened the door to the waiting room. The atmosphere inside was visibly more fervent than just now, and they were greeted with an air of budding hidden feelings.
She lifted her eyes slowly and looked at Gu Yu, who was sitting in her chair talking to the makeup artist. Her tone was flat without any trace of surprise, “Excuse me, don’t you have your own waiting room?”
Blushing in embarrassment, the makeup artist scurried off to hide in a corner. Gu Yu leaned back lazily in the chair with his legs crossed. “I came to give you a piece of secret information, is this how you’re going to treat me?”
“I don’t care about your secret information.” Su Xia walked up to him with a blank expression and kicked his leg with her stiletto. “However, if you say anything stupid to the staff around me again, you’re going to bear the consequences.”
Gu Yu flashed an OK gesture and stood up to let her have the seat. There was a hint of a smile on his face. “But are you sure you don’t want to hear this information?”
He shoved his hands into his pockets and tilted his head. “You might regret it.”
Su Xia’s rosy lips curved upwards slightly, her alluring face instantly exuding a mesmerizing radiance. She opened her mouth and, with much composure, muttered, “Leave.”
Xue Mingan motioned for Lil Yi to go about her business and, amidst the passing glances, closed the door calmly.
Gu Yu rubbed his nose and shrugged. “We’ve been friends for so many years, are you really not going to give me a chance?”
Su Xia gave him the side-eye. “If you have some shame, I’ll give you a chance.”
“Then I’ll just be shameful.” Gu Yu turned and sat on the sofa. Two buttons on his suit were undone, revealing a glimpse of his collarbones and giving him a touch of sexiness. “Considering how we’ve been friends for so long, I’m just going to go ahead and tell you.”
“I heard that Lu Jingyao is here.”
Su Xia’s unbothered expression stiffened noticeably, then in an instant turned into a friendly and innocent smile. “Oh, what does that have to do with me?”
She shifted her gaze back to the mirror. “Whether he’s here or not has nothing to do with me.”
Not expecting her tone to be so indifferent, Gu Yu slightly raised his eyebrows in surprise, and after thinking for a while, let out a sudden laugh. “I see.”
“Then it looks like I’ve been meddlesome. Well, you’ve always been clear in separating work and personal matters, so you definitely can’t fangirl during working hours,” he said in dismay, “Forget it, I’m going to go get ready for my show!”
Su Xia was still expressionless. “Yeah, good that you know, so hurry up and go.”
The door closed as Gu Yu, followed by a few organizing staff members left. Xue Mingan walked over to her quietly. “Do you want me to ask around?”