Jiang Nanxi didn’t hear a word of what the variety show director was saying; she was too busy inquiring about Xia Zhiyan’s condition.

“Back injury?” Jiang Nanxi spoke in a volume only they could hear. “When did it happen? Where is it hurt? Is there any wire work in the drama you’re currently filming?”

Xia Zhiyan had only been making an excuse, but she hadn’t expected Jiang Nanxi to take it so seriously.

The girl’s breath was warm against her ear as she spoke, each breath revealing her anxiety.

Because of this, Xia Zhiyan suddenly felt that the lie she had casually told was a little immoral.

She hadn’t expected Jiang Nanxi to be so worried.

But the lie had already been told, like water spilled, it couldn’t be taken back.

Xia Zhiyan remained unfazed, using the acting skills that had been repeatedly praised by the audience as god-level to mask her emotions, calmly saying, “It’s a minor thing.”

“Nan Nan, don’t worry.”

“But—”

How could Jiang Nanxi simply not worry just because she said so?

Her expression was anxious: “Sister, let’s not film. Let’s go to the hospital. Haven’t you been to the hospital? Has a physical therapist contacted you?”

Knowing Jiang Nanxi, the answer was certainly no.

Seeing Jiang Nanxi about to raise her hand to stop the livestream, Xia Zhiyan hardened her heart, grabbed the girl’s hand resting on her shoulder, and guided it towards her waist.

Jiang Nanxi almost subconsciously clenched her fist the moment she touched Xia Zhiyan’s waist, not daring to hug her tightly.

“Sis?”

Xia Zhiyan: “My waist hurts, lend me some support.”

After saying that, she lightly touched Jiang Nanxi’s hand.

Jiang Nanxi unclenched her fist and carefully placed it on Xia Zhiyan’s waist.

“It’s not a big problem, it’s just a little tiring to stand. Let’s finish filming today, okay?” Xia Zhiyan softly asked.

Jiang Nanxi felt dizzy, her body filled with the woman’s scent, her fingertips touching the softness of her waist, with a hint of firmness from exercise. Although separated by a layer of skirt, she could still feel the unique touch of Xia Zhiyan.

When Xia Zhiyan had spoken to her just now, her voice was soft and light, like feathers, or like a gentle snowfall. Even if Jiang Nanxi had many thoughts in her heart, they were all covered by this snowfall.

Her heart was spotless, only Xia Zhiyan’s voice remained.

“Okay,” Jiang Nanxi obediently said.

Sister’s waist hurts, standing is uncomfortable.

Jiang Nanxi lowered her eyes, applying more force to her hand, bringing Xia Zhiyan closer to her, allowing her to lean on her to maintain her posture.

She glanced at Xia Zhiyan’s skirt, underneath were five-centimeter high heels.

Jiang Nanxi had worn high heels during the talent show for dancing. That period was arguably the most painful time for Jiang Nanxi. She didn’t know who invented high heels.

Xia Zhiyan must be very uncomfortable right now, right?

Jiang Nanxi pursed her lips, suppressing the urge to immediately lift the woman up and forcibly send her to the hospital.

She had to be obedient.

The small interaction between the two attracted Tang Wanning’s attention.

She boisterously asked: “What are you doing? Whispering secrets?”

【Tang Wanning, you have no eyes!】

【No wonder you can’t get any CP sugar!】

【The atmosphere just now, if you don’t say it, I don’t say it, even God would think they’re a young couple.】

【I’ve never seen Sister Xia with this kind of expression before, Sister Xia is a little coy!】

When Xia Zhiyan answered Tang Wanning, her expression returned to her usual dignified and generous demeanor. She tilted her head slightly and domineeringly asked: “Yes, we were whispering, do you have a problem?”

Tang Wanning: “…No!”

But she thought, is it necessary for sisters, parents and children to be this close?

Leng Yuanzhi sighed: “Xia, your relationship is really good.”

“That’s right,” Xia Zhiyan said with a hint of pride, “I raised this child single-handedly.”

Tang Wanning hummed: “As if everyone doesn’t have a younger sibling.”

Her eyes twinkled, and she called out to Ruan Qiuci: “Xiao Ruan, Xiao Ruan, come here, sister.”

Tang Wanning’s status was there, and interacting with her would bring more screen time and popularity, so how could Ruan Qiuci refuse? She sweetly replied: “Sister.”

Ruan Qiuci obediently walked beside Tang Wanning.

Tang Wanning reached out and hugged Ruan Qiuci, the posture was clearly imitating Xia Zhiyan and Jiang Nanxi.

It was almost a perfect 1:1 reproduction.

Ruan Qiuci panicked: “Sister?”

Tang Wanning raised her chin, slightly proud: “I announce that this is my newly adopted sister, Tang Wanning.”

Some viewers started screaming.

【Ahhhhhhh!!】

【I’m a Yi Chi Qiu Shui CP fan, but I want to switch ships now, I think these two new pairs are also very good to ship, everyone, who supports, who agrees?】

【Sexy, absent-minded beauty x sweet and innocent, seemingly pure but actually dark and soft girl, I’ve already worked out the CP setting for you! Come on! Program team! Go all out!】

【Who’s the happy garbage picker? Ah! It’s me! Wherever there’s food, I’ll eat it, I’m not picky!】

The barrage was going crazy.

A gust of wind blew, Tang Wanning’s charming hair fluttered, sent by a mischievous wind sprite to Ruan Qiuci’s lips, and then stuck to Ruan Qiuci’s sticky lip gloss.

Ruan Qiuci’s expression clearly froze for a moment.

She wanted to quietly smooth down the hair, but Tang Wanning turned to speak to her, the wind picked up again, and Tang Wanning’s smooth, reddish-brown long hair fell onto Ruan Qiuci’s face.

Ruan Qiuci was screaming internally.

It’s over.

She thought, it’s all over.

Tang Wanning was extremely embarrassed, apologizing while helping Ruan Qiuci tidy up: “Are you okay, sister? I’m sorry.”

She pulled her own hair back, then strand by strand, picking out the messy, static-charged strands.

Halfway through, Tang Wanning suddenly felt something was wrong.

She held up her hair, touched it, and found something new on her fingertips.

“Huh?”

Tang Wanning was a little confused.

She looked at the little thing on her fingertips, feeling it looked familiar, but she couldn’t remember where she had seen it.

Ruan Qiuci’s usually sweet expression finally couldn’t hold back.

Her voice was filled with despair.

“Wanning Jie.”

“Ah?”

“That’s my false eyelash.”

“…”

【Oh my god!!!】

【I laughed so hard I punched the wall, and my neighbor asked if I was renovating—】【Tang Wanning, you’re really something.】

【Don’t talk, this CP is definitely going to be a sad ending.】

Tang Wanning shivered, the false eyelash instantly became a hot potato. Holding it wasn’t an option, neither was throwing it away. After hesitating for a long time, she cautiously asked: “Or, sister, shall I stick it back on for you?”

Xia Zhiyan couldn’t stand it anymore: “Pause the livestream, Xiao Ruan, right? Go to my makeup artist and touch up your makeup.”

Ruan Qiuci felt grateful: “Thank you, Sister Xia.”

Tang Wanning felt guilty: “Xiao Ruan, Xiao Ruan, my stylist and makeup artist are also here, you can use mine too.”

“I took a closer look, the type of false eyelashes seems to be similar to mine, why don’t you find my makeup artist?”

Ruan Qiuci laughed, her heart filled with desolation.

She now just wanted to stay as far away from Tang Wanning as possible.

Unbelievable!

Just unbelievable!!

Xia Zhiyan sighed softly and pushed Jiang Nanxi, who was standing next to her: “Nan Nan, you go take a look too.”

Jiang Nanxi: “…Okay.”

Before letting go of Xia Zhiyan’s hand, she said, “Sister, don’t stand, sit down.”

After settling Xia Zhiyan in her seat, Jiang Nanxi went to check on Ruan Qiuci.

At this moment, Ruan Qiuci was standing out of frame, out of the reach of the livestream camera.

“Are you okay?” Jiang Nanxi asked.

Because there were people around, Ruan Qiuci didn’t bicker with her, she nodded: “I’m fine.”

Xia Zhiyan’s makeup artist stood aside, touching up her makeup. The false eyelashes had fallen off, so her eyes needed to be adjusted, and her lip gloss needed to be reapplied.

The sun suddenly got stronger. Jiang Nanxi watched Ruan Qiuci tilt her head and squint her eyes as the makeup artist worked, and shifted her body.

Ruan Qiuci had originally found the sunlight glaring, but now, she felt much more comfortable.

She teased: “When did you become so kind?”

Jiang Nanxi faced her, the backlight falling on her hair, outlining a gentle and soft glow. It looked very gentle, but only Ruan Qiuci, who was facing her, knew that Jiang Nanxi’s eyes were calm.

“Just a coincidence.”

Also, listening to sister’s words.

Ruan Qiuci wasn’t angry.

Having worked with Jiang Nanxi since the talent show, she knew exactly what kind of person she was. She seemed easy to get along with in the team, good at taking care of people, but these behaviors were just instinctive.

Could anyone truly be in Jiang Nanxi’s heart?

Ruan Qiuci closed her eyes, the makeup artist’s small brush lightly swept across her eyelids. Itchy and tingling.

Tang Wanning stood aside, seeing this scene, exclaimed: “As expected of my CP.”

“This picture, this atmosphere, this is the thrill of youth, this is the feeling of first love.”

Xia Zhiyan glanced at her: “Are you crazy?”

Tang Wanning chuckled: “I suddenly feel that my mistake just now might be a good thing.”

“I pray to eat meat for the rest of my life, to ensure my CP becomes real.”

【@Tang Wanning’s manager】

【Eat less! Tang Wanning, if you eat more, you’ll become a little pig!!】

Xia Zhiyan hummed, saying: “The Buddha will definitely be very moved.”

“Right, right?!”

Xia Zhiyan: “It will reward you with high cholesterol and high body fat.”

Tang Wanning: “…”

Someone!

Drag Xia Zhiyan away!!

She never knew before that her idol could be so sharp-tongued?!

After about twenty minutes, Ruan Qiuci finished her makeup and walked over with Jiang Nanxi.

Jiang Nanxi suddenly stopped Ruan Qiuci, then reached out to adjust her slightly askew skirt. Ruan Qiuci held her wrist and said thank you close to her.

This scene was very natural, a simple interaction between girls.

But Tang Wanning had to whisper: “They’re dating, I swear, they must be dating.”

“My CP is the truest!”

Xia Zhiyan pursed her lips.

The sun was very strong.

Xia Zhiyan thought.

Too strong, so the light was a little glaring.