【Now walking the red carpet is Zhong Yi! I feel like Zhong Yi has gotten thinner again recently, wuwuwu, my daughter, mama’s heart aches for you. Wait, why does my daughter look a little out of it?】
【The last time Zhong Yi was out of it seemed to be after a company annual party.】
【Oh my god, was it that disastrous interview? The host said Valentine’s Day was coming up and asked if she had anything to say. Before the other members could say anything, Zhong Yi immediately jumped up: “Anything to say? What could I possibly have to say? I have nothing to say!!!” The host was stunned on the spot.】
【Hahahahaha, it was Qi Ke who saved the situation. Back then, their CP fans were shipping them like crazy.】
【Qi Ke and Song Yushi are here! Damn, the two of them walking the red carpet hand in hand, one in a black dress and one in a white dress, they look so good together, right? I strongly demand the background music be changed to the Wedding March. To be able to virtually attend my CP’s wedding in my lifetime, I’ve made peace with the whole world.】
【Tsk! It would be great if Zhong Yi was with them: I’m not here to break you up, I’m here to join you [doge head]】
【Fuck fuck fuck! Something happened at the live broadcast! Crazy bitch, stay away from my daughter and son-in-law!!!】
…
At the live broadcast.
Song Yushi closed her eyes. A sticky, red, unknown liquid dripped from the ends of Qi Ke’s hair, who was shielding her. It splashed onto her face. Amidst the chaotic screams and rebukes, a chill rose from the soles of her feet, pressing straight towards her heart, slowly seeping in until it was ice-cold.
The perpetrator, held by security, was still shouting: “Song Yushi! Who the hell do you think you are! Are you even worthy of standing next to Qi Ke?!”
“Qi Ke! This woman is a jinx! Stay away from her! She’s not worthy!”
“Qi Yu is fake! Song Yushi, you leech, you’ll die a horrible death!”
The hoarse curses faded into the distance. The media had always been cold-blooded, aiming their cameras at Qi Ke and snapping away furiously. Amidst the camera flashes, Qi Ke let out a soft “Ah.”
Song Yushi’s brow furrowed slightly.
Sure enough, Qi Ke started to laugh. She turned her head to the side and said, “It’s actually strawberry jam. It’s sweet.”
Her voice, neither too loud nor too soft, was exceptionally clear on the suddenly quiet red carpet, broadcast simultaneously to the entire venue and the livestream.
The media: “…”
The fans watching the livestream, their hearts in their throats: “…”
The host: “…”
The bodyguards and assistants who had rushed over: “…”
Song Yushi sighed in relief inwardly, resisting the urge to glare at Qi Ke in front of so many cameras. She extended a finger, gently wiped away the strawberry jam residue on her face, and then, brought the finger to her lips.
After a moment, Song Yushi gave a brilliant smile. “It really is sweet.”
【Ahhhhhh! I’m dead! ¥%…&##%@@#¥ Is this beauty for real?!】
【Qi Ke is stunned, fuck!】
【That’s basically a kiss.】
【Sasaengs must die!】
The sudden incident happened very quickly. No one saw how that sasaeng fan broke in. The bodyguards had also arrived immediately. Now, to accommodate the guests’ emotions, they were preparing to lead Song Yushi and Qi Ke directly backstage.
Qi Ke refused.
She took a step forward. Her white tulle evening gown swayed as she moved, its hem flying, stained red with strawberry jam. It didn’t look messy; instead, it made her even more beautiful. She smiled and said, “We haven’t finished walking the red carpet. Should we finish it?”
The last sentence was directed at Song Yushi.
Qi Ke extended her hand to her.
Her long fingers were slender and pale, the lines on her palm clear, and the ring on her finger glinted under the lights.
Song Yushi placed her hand in her palm, then linked arms with her, smiling. “Let’s go. We should see things through to the end!”
And so, in a livestream with nearly a hundred million viewers, under the barrage of the media’s cameras, on the long and open red carpet, Qi Ke and Song Yushi walked the final distance hand in hand.
A staff member handed them a marker, and Qi Ke and Song Yushi signed their names on the wall.
Two names, written freely and fluidly, standing side by side.
【I’m fucking spinning 365 degrees, shedding tears into the Huangpu River, drowning the Qinhuai River with sugar, and crying my eyes out just to shout that Qi Yu is so goddamn perfect for each other!!!】
The gala’s host was of average professional caliber, but she had come to her senses by now. Seeing that the two weren’t ready to leave, she hesitated for a moment and asked, “Teacher Qi and Teacher Song, would you like to go backstage to rest and freshen up first?”
Qi Ke flicked her long hair. “No need. Let’s stick to the schedule.”
The host: “…” Her schedule didn’t include an item for interviewing a celebrity covered in strawberry jam!
The host looked at Song Yushi pleadingly, hoping the former captain would be more rational, lead Qi Ke away, and leave the stage for the next performers.
Song Yushi received her gaze and nodded. The host breathed a sigh of relief and was about to speak to send the two off when she heard Song Yushi say, “Let’s stick to the schedule.”
The host: “…”
Stick to the schedule, my ass! Why the hell did you nod just now!!!
The host was mentally exhausted, but she still professionally went along with their wishes. The questions for almost all the artists were more or less the same. The host first asked Qi Ke, who was closest to her.
Not two questions in, the host regretted it.
“Teacher Qi, how are you feeling right now?”
“If I said I’m feeling great, would you believe me?”
“…Haha.”
“Teacher Qi, do you have any plans for the new year? For example, something the fans have been looking forward to—a new album?”
“I do. The title track is called 《Is That Your Strawberry Jam?》”
“…”
【Hahahahahahaha, my favorite part is here! Qi Ke’s interviews are always my source of happiness!】
【Who could imagine that the sharp-tongued Keke could be so well-behaved! [Screenshot]】
【Sister is wiping Keke’s face with a wet wipe, and Keke isn’t moving at all, as obedient as if she’s being punished by having to stand still! So cute, wuwuwu, I’m shipping them again!】
“Uh, hahaha.” The host decisively changed the question again, trying to pull Song Yushi into the pit: “I hear that Teacher Qi and Teacher Song recently filmed 《30 Days of Cohabitation Life》. Did anything interesting happen?”
Song Yushi didn’t speak, just quietly wiped Qi Ke’s face, carefully, little by little.
The tips of Qi Ke’s ears were slightly red. She cleared her throat and started spouting nonsense: “A lot of interesting things happened. For example, one time Yushi was taking a shower. She… Ouch!”
The tissue, stained with strawberry jam, slid down to Qi Ke’s neck.
Qi Ke looked at Song Yushi.
Song Yushi froze for a second, then her eyes curved into a smile under Qi Ke’s gaze. “Sorry, my hand slipped.”
Qi Ke: “…” Do you think I believe you!
The host took the opportunity to end the interview with Qi Ke and turned the microphone over to Song Yushi. Song Yushi had been the group’s main spokesperson before, and she was a pro at giving official, cookie-cutter answers. Although boring, it was reassuring. By the time she sent the two of them off, the host’s eyes were filled with gratitude for Song Yushi.
Song Yushi: “…” This host is looking at me weirdly. Let’s go, bye bye.
Song Yushi’s manager was busy and hadn’t come to the event. Sister Ming, however, was waiting backstage with their assistants. The moment she saw them, she rushed up. “My dear ladies, how dare you stay on the livestream for so long looking like that!”
“What’s wrong with how I look? Am I not beautiful?” Qi Ke touched her own face.
Her assistant nodded like a chick pecking at rice. “Beautiful.”
Qi Ke immediately looked at Sister Ming, her face full of pride.
Sister Ming gave her a speechless look and turned to Song Yushi. “It’s one thing for Qi Ke to mess around, but you’re joining in too?” She looked around and lowered her voice. “Wiping her face in front of so many people, are you two planning to officially announce your relationship?”
Song Yushi: “…It’s just business.”
Sister Ming: “?”
Song Yushi said matter-of-factly, “Wasn’t it the company’s decision? They even sent me a list of tips on how to act as a business CP.”
Sister Ming: “…” Your acting is so good I thought I was witnessing the real thing!
Sister Ming said helplessly, “We’re at the dressing room. You two change out of your performance outfits. The makeup artist will be here in fifteen minutes to do touch-ups. I’ll send someone to get you when it’s time for your segment. You can go online, but don’t post anything. The internet is in an uproar right now.”
Qi Ke asked casually, “What are they arguing about?”
Sister Ming: “That Mangosteen Entertainment is going bankrupt.”
Qi Ke & Song Yushi: “…”
It’s been going bankrupt ever since we were in the group.
Sister Ming pushed Qi Ke and Song Yushi into the dressing room, instructed their assistants to keep a close eye on the schedule, and then hurried off to contact Sister Fei to handle the public relations.
Inside the dressing room.
Qi Ke and Song Yushi exchanged a glance and went to their respective corners to start changing.
It was a VIP dressing room with a bathroom. Qi Ke had gotten the worst of the splash, so she just took a shower. By the time she came out, Song Yushi had already had her makeup touched up. Qi Ke’s personal makeup artist happened to knock and come in, pulling her over to redo her makeup and hair.
The dressing room door was closed again, and the air fell silent.
Song Yushi sat on the sofa, playing on her phone.
Qi Ke rested her chin in her hand and watched her in the makeup mirror. It was as if she were looking through a layer of mist—blurry and indistinct, yet possessing a hazy beauty that made one reluctant to disturb her.
Qi Ke was silent for a while before speaking slowly, “Don’t listen to her nonsense.”
Song Yushi was slightly taken aback.
“You’re wonderful. The best captain in the world, the best Song Yushi.” Qi Ke pretended to be nonchalantly playing with a lipstick on the table, then added, “The members and I all think so.”
“Former members,” Song Yushi corrected her rigorously.
Qi Ke shot her an annoyed glare. Seeing that she was still looking down at her phone, she felt a wave of irritation. “Captain—”
Song Yushi glanced up slightly, her eyes not leaving her phone.
Qi Ke finally couldn’t hold back. “What on earth are you looking at?”
Song Yushi came back to her senses. She slowly raised her head, stared blankly at Qi Ke for a moment, and said, “Our CP Super Topic.”
Oh?
Qi Ke’s annoyance instantly vanished. She tried her best to hide the smugness in her tone, but a hint of a smile still escaped. “What are you looking at it for?”
Song Yushi frowned slightly. “Thinking about how to get it shut down.”
Qi Ke: “?”
Qi Ke: “!”
Qi Ke: “…”
That’s the happy place for so many people, how could you be so cruel!
Song Yushi tugged at the corners of her mouth in frustration and said, “It seems pretty difficult. Forget it.” She gave Qi Ke a dark look. “It must be nice to be rich.”
Qi Ke: “…Thanks?”
Song Yushi: “…”
“I didn’t take it to heart.” Song Yushi put away her phone. “I’ve been in the industry for so many years, it’s not like I haven’t been cursed at to my face before. She is her, you are you. You have no obligation to feel guilty for her actions. Besides—” Song Yushi smiled. “Didn’t all the strawberry jam land on you?”
Qi Ke muttered under her breath, “Well, that’s true.”
Song Yushi touched her earlobe. Her earring was dangling precariously. She stood up and walked towards the makeup mirror. Qi Ke asked, “What’s wrong?”
“The earring is too heavy.”
Her ear piercings were prone to inflammation, and the heavy earring was pulling down on it bit by bit, causing a sharp pain.
Qi Ke stood up. “Let me see.”
Song Yushi was so focused on her earring that she didn’t watch where she was going. As a result, she tripped and fell straight towards Qi Ke.
Song Yushi: “!!!”
Qi Ke: “???”
A direct hit.
The posture was both ambiguous and awkward.
Song Yushi reacted quickly and was about to get up, but just then, there was a series of urgent knocks at the door, which was immediately pushed open. “Captain! Qi Ke! I just saw the trending topics, are you guys okay… right?????!!!”
At the doorway, Zhong Yi was petrified on the spot.
Inside the door.
Song Yushi: “…”
Qi Ke: “…Fuck.”
The Captain’s waist is so soft.
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