Chapter 112: 3 Women, 1 Show

Zhao Yanxi didn't seem to notice anything amiss. She walked cheerfully onto the stage and gracefully approached the center.

In her view, since she had added Longhe on WeChat, they were at least acquaintances.

Longhe specifically asked her to come on stage, probably just to give a little perk to an acquaintance.

The host greeted her with a smile: "Come on, young lady, would you like to introduce yourself to everyone?"

Zhao Yanxi took the microphone and smiled naturally and politely: "Hello everyone, my name is Zhao Yanxi, and I am a freshman at Central South University."

The host nodded and asked, as is customary, "Are you here to watch the show today as a fan of Aurora Eos?"

Zhao Yanxi wasn't really a fan; she was more interested in joining in the fun, just like when she did cosplay during summer vacation—it was something new and exciting.

But since she was on stage, she still answered politely, "Yes, I especially like Aurora Eos."

The host continued, "So, who's your favorite?"

"Longhe".

"Is there anything you'd like to say to Long He?"

Zhao Yanxi turned to Long He, her tone sincere.

Wishing Aurora Eos' album great success and a smooth tour! May you all do well!

Long He nodded, smiled, and said "thank you."

The host then asked, "So, what would you like Longhe to bless you with?"

Zhao Yanxi thought for a moment, a sweet smile appearing on her lips.

"I came here with my boyfriend today, so I hope Longhe can wish me and my boyfriend a long and lasting relationship, and that we can be together forever."

Down in the audience, Ding Heng covered his face, realizing something was wrong.

On stage, Hua Qing lowered her head, secretly gloating.

Long He pulled Zhao Yanxi onto the stage simply to disgust Ding Heng, never expecting that he would disgust himself instead.

She felt incredibly uncomfortable inside, but could only maintain a smile on her face.

Wishing Zhao Yanxi and her boyfriend a long and happy life together!

With each word he uttered, Long He's heart bled.

But in the photos, her smile is flawless.

Zhao Yanxi accepted the Hunan embroidery and the new album signed by all the members of Aurora Eos with satisfaction, and expressed her gratitude once again.

Finally, he waved to Long He and Hua Qing, turned around, and went offstage back to Ding Heng's side.

"Brother Ding Heng!"

She sat back down and immediately leaned against Ding Heng's shoulder, nuzzling him affectionately: "Look, look, I'm so lucky today. If I post this on WeChat Moments later, they'll all be so envious."

"Hehe... Yan hope, whatever makes you happy!"

Ding Heng gave a forced smile as a system notification popped up in his mind.

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Long He had gradually gotten used to the many women around Ding Heng, and her usual jealousy didn't hurt her at all.

But this time, the blessing delivered in person still broke her defenses.

During the subsequent recording sessions, Longhe clearly became distracted.

He was a beat slow during the game interaction, occasionally lost focus when responding, and his gaze would always seem to drift in a certain direction from the audience.

The director had to remind her several times through her earpiece before she could finally muster her energy.

But that feeling of disorientation was impossible to hide.

Recording complete.

Backstage restroom.

Longhe pushed open the door to the cubicle, walked to the sink, turned on the tap, and stared blankly at the running water.

Two seconds later, hearing a noise behind her, Long He looked up and saw a cool and elegant pretty face reflected in the mirror.

Hua Qing had changed back into her everyday clothes, and her long hair was still tied up with a wooden hairpin.

As if she hadn't noticed the big star next to her, she walked directly to another sink, turned on the tap to wash her hands, dried them with a tissue, and prepared to leave.

"etc."

Longhe turned off the tap and turned around to shout.

Hua Qing stopped and turned around: "Miss Long He, is there something you need?"

Long He looked directly at Hua Qing: "Hua Qing, are you really Ding Heng's girlfriend?"

"right."

"Then who was Zhao Yanxi who was with him just now? What about her?"

Hua Qing didn't speak, but Long He spoke faster.

"Your boyfriend is hanging out with other women, aren't you even a little jealous? Aren't you angry?"

Hua Qing was stumped by the question and remained silent for a moment.

But Longhe wouldn't let it go.

"Is there another woman in Ding Heng's life? Like, perhaps a cute, short one...?"

You mean Wenjing, right?

Long He narrowed his eyes.

"You knew all that?"

Hua Qing nodded, while Long He looked on incredulously.

"Since you know all this, why are you still willingly following him? Are you willingly being a mistress? Or a fourth mistress?"

Hua Qing didn't want to provoke the big star Long He anymore, but she was getting really annoyed by his questions.

Her temper flared up instantly, and she looked up to meet Long He's gaze.

"Do I need to explain my relationship with Ding Heng to you? Are you also his girlfriend? Or are you planning to become his mistress?"

"Don't talk nonsense, he and I are just brothers!"

"Brothers? What kind of brothers would care so much about the opposite sex around each other?"

Long He was speechless with anger and gritted his teeth!

The air seemed to freeze as the two stared at each other in silence, their eyes filled with hostility.

Suddenly, the bathroom door was pushed open, and Zhao Yanxi walked in slowly.

She clearly hadn't expected to run into the two of them again, and gave an awkward smile before politely greeting them, "Sister Hua Qing? Long He? You're both here..."

Hua Qing and Long He both turned to look at Zhao Yanxi at the same time.

Long He asked, puzzled, "Aren't you an audience member? How did you get behind the scenes?"

My boyfriend brought me in.

Zhao Yanxi scratched her head sheepishly: "There were too many people in the women's restroom outside, and the line was so long, so he simply brought me to the backstage area to relieve myself."

Long He pressed further, "Can Ding Heng take you backstage?"

"I don't know either. Anyway, he just led me in and swaggered in, and no one stopped him."

After saying that, she smiled at the two of them, went into the cubicle, and closed the door.

A few minutes later, Zhao Yanxi, having finished relieving herself, pushed open the door and walked to the sink. Long He was gone, and only Hua Qing remained in the bathroom.

While washing her hands, she asked curiously, "By the way, Sister Hua Qing, what were you and Long He talking about just now?"

Hua Qing guiltily looked away: "It's nothing, we were just chatting."

"Are you two very close?"

We've met before, but we're not very close.

"Oh……"

Zhao Yanxi didn't think much of it and asked, "Sister Hua Qing, it's about the same time, would you like to grab a bite with us on your way?"

"No need, the assistant director of the program has invited me to dinner tonight, I... I'll go now."

Hua Qing shook her head and made an excuse to leave quickly.

"Okay! Goodbye, Sister Hua Qing, best of luck in the competition!"

After saying goodbye to Hua Qing, Zhao Yanxi threw the tissue into the trash can, looked up at herself in the mirror, and prepared to touch up her makeup.

But as the daughter of a veteran criminal investigator, she suddenly realized something and her mind reacted quickly!

Long He just asked, "Can Ding Heng take you backstage?"

Something is wrong!

Something's very wrong!

She had never mentioned Ding Heng's name from beginning to end, so how did Long He know that her boyfriend's name was Ding Heng?

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In the mirror, Zhao Yanxi's pupils suddenly dilated.

Longhe knows Ding Heng!?

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On the way back, Zhao Yanxi didn't say much, her eyes fixed on the streetlights rushing past the window, looking completely absent-minded.

Ding Heng would occasionally tease her with a few words.

Are you happy today?

"Um."

"Where should we hang that Hunan embroidery when we get back?"

"casual."

What would you like to eat for dinner?

"Anything is fine."

……

Back in their hotel room, the two closed the door and went to rest on the sofa.

Ding Heng asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you suddenly preoccupied?"

Zhao Yanxi perked up, grabbed Ding Heng's arm, and spoke in a sweet and ambiguous voice.

"Ding Heng, what do you want to do tonight? Maid, nurse, or secretary?"

"Let's rest today. Isn't Wenjing coming later?"

"Alright..."

Perhaps feeling that she had outmaneuvered Ding Heng, Zhao Yanxi couldn't help but feel secretly smug.

She released Ding Heng's arm and grinned smugly, "It's been so long since I slept in the same bed with Xiao Jingjing. We can have a little private talk. I'll let you off the hook for a day."

"Okay, okay, spare me one day!"

Ding Heng reached out and pinched the girl's cheek, not bothering to argue.

Seeing that it was almost time, the two of them went downstairs together to greet Wenjing.

A taxi stopped in front of the hotel lobby, and Wenjing climbed out of the back seat, waving and calling out, "Yan hope!"

Zhao Yanxi rushed over and hugged her best friend tightly: "Xiao Jingjing! I've missed you so much!"

Wenjing was a little dazed by Zhao Yanxi's hug. She blinked and reached out to hug back, but couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Today... no, not just today!

Although Zhao Yanxi usually gives off a quiet and energetic vibe, her best friend seems to be a bit too enthusiastic lately.

Whenever he had free time, he would send her messages to check on her and ask how she was doing. He would also invite her to dinner from time to time, ostensibly to "maintain their sisterly relationship."

Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of ulterior motives or theft...

Wenjing took Zhao Yanxi's hand and walked towards the elevator.

"Let's go to the rooftop for a buffet. We eat in the cafeteria every day. Finally, we can have a good meal."

"No, I'm tired of the hotel buffet."

Zhao Yanxi pulled Wenjing back.

"It's getting colder now, let's go get some mutton soup."

"Why spend money? Isn't it better to have a free hotel buffet?"

"Oh my Jingjing, how much could a bowl of mutton soup cost? I'll treat you, okay..."

Without saying a word, Zhao Yanxi shoved Wenjing and pulled her outside.

The mutton soup restaurant is located next to the shopping mall. It's a long-established brand, and the steaming hot mutton soup paired with freshly baked flatbread warms you right to the core.

After dinner, the three of them strolled around the mall for a while and then watched a movie together.

It was almost eight o'clock when we got back to the hotel.

Ding Heng went into the side bedroom, where the two girls were resting in the master bedroom.

When Wenjing came out of the shower, she found Zhao Yanxi sitting cross-legged on the bed with a serious expression, as if she was about to give an important speech!

Wenjing asked, puzzled, "Yanxi, what's wrong?"

Zhao Yanxi patted the bed: "I have something important to tell you."

Wenjing dried her hair, walked over, sat on the edge of the bed, and yawned.

"What important matter?"

"Pay attention! This is very important!"

Wenjing reluctantly sat cross-legged and tried to perk herself up.

Zhao Yanxi asked, "Did you know about Long He going to your school yesterday?"

Wenjing nodded: "I know, I'm also shopping nearby."

Where was Ding Heng at that time?

"He...hearing Long He's name, he ran off to see what was going on."

"Just watching the show?"

"Um."

Wenjing began to recall.

"He told me to wait at the supermarket entrance, and then he disappeared. He didn't come back for more than an hour."

"really!"

"As expected what?"

"I now have ample reason to suspect that Long He's appearance at Hunan University yesterday was because of Ding Heng!"

After hearing Zhao Yanxi's speculation, Wen Jing was completely dumbfounded.

"What nonsense are you spouting? How could a big star like Longhe possibly have anything to do with Ding Heng?"

"Let me finish what I have to say..."

Five minutes later, Zhao Yanxi gave a brief retelling of what had happened that day, and Wen Jing was still confused after listening.

"Just because Long He mentioned Ding Heng's name, you assume they have a special connection?"

"Jingjing, can't you be a little more aware of potential dangers?!"

Zhao Yanxi looked extremely serious.

"It can't be that bad..."

Wenjing still felt that her best friend was overthinking things.

"Absolutely!"

Zhao Yanxi slammed her fist on the bed again, raising the volume.

"One coincidence is one thing, but think about it... Long He deliberately chose me to go on stage today, and her agent specially came out to bring Ding Heng in. All these coincidences combined are no coincidence!"

"What is that?"

"A complete chain of evidence!"

Zhao Yanxi's eyes sharpened: "I can now confirm that Long He deliberately went to Hubei University to find Ding Heng yesterday, and it's even possible that... it was to complete Ding Heng's mission."

Wenjing was even more confused: "A mission? What mission?"

"You...sigh..."

Zhao Yanxi felt it was necessary to give her best friend a proper lesson, so that she wouldn't remain naive forever.

She cleared her throat and began to explain what the "master's task" was, making Wenjing blush.

"How could that be? Ding Heng wouldn't go that far!"

"How could it not be that bad?"

Zhao Yanxi rolled her eyes, adopting an air of someone who had been through it all.

"He's constantly messing with me. Don't I know his likes and dislikes better than you? If he treats me like this, he might do even worse with Longhe! Just imagine controlling a top celebrity..." Which man could refuse?

Wenjing only half understood what she was hearing, and her face turned so red it was almost bleeding.

"So, Ding Heng assigned you a task?"

"Not at the moment..."

Zhao Yanxi pouted and waved her hand.

"It doesn't matter anyway."

She held up two fingers, emphasizing the point.

"The important thing is that we now have two enemies, you know? Two of them! One is Lin Man, and the other is a big star!"

Wenjing asked the same old question again: "And then? What do you plan to do?"

Zhao Yanxi held Wenjing's small hand tightly and said earnestly, "Little Jingjing, the greater the external threat, the more united we must be internally!"

Looking at her best friend's "serious" face, Wenjing already understood seven or eight parts of the situation.

"Zhao Yanxi, what do you want me to do? Just say it."

"Why don't you change your clothes later and go find him?"

"Why do you want to see him?"

"Looking for trouble!"

"ah!?"

Wenjing was dumbfounded...

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