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After getting off the plane, Ning Qingyan found herself surrounded by fans due to the explosive popularity of the show she had been on. Her travel itinerary had been exposed, and many devoted fans had come to the airport to greet her.
“Yan Yan hubby, look at me!”
“Ahhh, so handsome yet so adorable!”
“Please sign for me, gege! I love you so much!”
“I’m going crazy! You look even more delicate and stunning in real life! Now I understand why you’re the group favorite!”
Fans swarmed around her, asking for autographs, selfies, and pictures. This was the first time Ning Qingyan had faced such an overwhelming crowd. Seeing how eager they were, she shyly and bashfully signed autographs for them.
As the gathering grew increasingly conspicuous, even passersby began to recognize her, causing more people to rush over in excitement. Fortunately, the airport security arrived in time to disperse the crowd and prevent any accidents.
Once rescued from the chaos, Ning Qingyan was escorted through an internal airport passage. As soon as she exited, she immediately headed to a public restroom outside the airport.
Paparazzi stationed outside the airport’s internal passage instantly spotted her. Just as they were about to follow, they saw her enter the right-side public restroom. Knowing they couldn’t bring cameras inside, they had no choice but to wait for her to come out.
Keeping her head down and covering the lower half of her face with a white bag, Ning Qingyan went unnoticed by the few people washing their hands in the restroom. Since it was already evening, and the restroom was located in a secluded area, there weren’t many people around.
Once the restroom was empty, Ning Qingyan seized the opportunity, stopped washing her hands, and quickly entered a stall in the women’s restroom.
Letting out a sigh of relief after locking the door, she pulled a wig out of the white bag and put it on neatly. Then, she reversed her long outer coat, tying it around her waist as a skirt. She took off her jeans, stuffed them into the white bag, and grabbed a pair of scissors.
With swift movements, she cut the long sleeves of her loose black top into short sleeves and tied the bottom to reveal her slim waist. She also cut three slits in the middle of the chest area, subtly exposing her delicate collarbones.
She swapped her sneakers for simple flat sandals and pulled out a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a mask from the white bag, putting them on one by one. Finally, she wrapped the black bag inside another black bag, ensuring complete transformation.
From the outside, she now appeared to be a tall, long-haired beauty with a striking figure, showing only a pair of captivating eyes—completely unrecognizable from the youthful, sunshine-like “little puppy” image from before.
Swaggering out of the restroom, Ning Qingyan passed by the waiting paparazzi, who momentarily lit up at the sight of her but quickly dismissed their excitement.
After all, there were no scheduled female celebrities arriving at Kyoto Airport today. Moreover, with Ning Qingyan’s height of nearly 178 cm, she didn’t match the profile of any top-tier female stars.
Holding her black bag, she casually hailed a taxi and left.
Ning Qingyan’s mother had passed away during childbirth, leaving her father with only one wish—to take good care of her. While he worked tirelessly to provide a better life for her, he missed out on much of her childhood and teenage years.
As a result, their relationship wasn’t as close or affectionate as a typical father-daughter bond. This was why she hadn’t told her father about her plans to leave the island and invest in real estate.
Since the reality show Heartbeat Acceleration had become immensely popular, and the male contestants were high-profile individuals, it wasn’t hard for people to track her movements. That’s why she decided to switch back to female attire—no matter how much they investigated, they would only be searching for a man.
Returning to the apartment she had lived in during her previous life as a university student, Ning Qingyan found the building still in her name. In her past life, she had sold it to pay off debts, only for its value to skyrocket a year later due to infrastructure developments, making it more prosperous than Kyoto’s city center.
This time, she had no intention of selling it. In fact, she planned to buy up all the surrounding properties. With rental income alone, she could enjoy a luxurious life without lifting a finger.
The thought of becoming a “landlady” who simply collects rent every month excited her immensely—especially with modern digital payments like Alipay and WeChat making everything hassle-free.
The apartment was cleaned weekly by a housekeeper, so all she had to do was open the windows for some fresh air before settling in. After taking a shower and changing into a pretty nightgown, she relaxed on her soft bed, scrolling through her phone while a trending drama played on the TV.
The villa she had set her eyes on was designed by the renowned architect KM, who had originally built it for himself. However, after meeting his true love while traveling abroad, he decided to settle overseas, putting the never-before-occupied villa up for sale.
Due to its steep price—double that of other villas in the area—it hadn’t found a buyer immediately. After all, with that amount of money, one could easily purchase a property in Kyoto’s city center. However, the villa’s exquisite design and KM’s prestigious reputation soon attracted a buyer, who proudly posted pictures of their new home on Weibo.
The breathtaking design even landed the villa on the trending list. When Ning Qingyan saw the images, she was stunned.
There were still about ten days before the villa would be sold. Determined, she planned to visit a local real estate agency the next day to inquire about it. Since the owner was overseas and she had no direct contact with KM, the agency was likely handling the sale.
Thinking about all this, she figured she might as well start shopping for home essentials.
With Heartbeat Acceleration only having one episode left—the final confession episode—she would soon be free to move into her dream villa.
Excited, she began browsing online for various household items, including rare and quirky gadgets she wouldn’t easily find in stores.
Shopping was a delight. Spending money without hesitation was even more exhilarating!
She even ordered takeout, happily eating while adding more items to her cart. It took her nearly half a day just to pick out all the things she liked, even if some were unnecessary.
After checking out and making her purchases in one swift motion, Ning Qingyan sighed in satisfaction. Just as she was about to continue relaxing, she saw that a video of her arrival at Kyoto Airport had gone viral, landing on the trending list.
The hashtag #Ning Qingyan Surrounded by Fans at Kyoto Airport# had an overwhelming discussion volume.
Comments Section:
“Ahhh, how can Yan Yan be so sweet and adorable?!”
“He signs autographs when asked, takes photos when asked, and looks so shy and cute—I just want to kiss him!”
“He’s so tall! On the show, he seemed short compared to the 185cm male contestants, but in real life, he towers over his 160cm fangirls!”
“Truly the perfect mix of tall, handsome, and polite! Even random passersby are swooning!”
Meanwhile, Gu Si, who had just landed late at night, saw the trending topic and immediately called Ning Qingyan.
Still eating her takeout while watching dramas and shopping, she was startled by his sudden WeChat voice call. She made a mental note to buy more phones—one for answering calls and texts, one for shopping, one for watching videos, and one for gaming.
She had money now, so why not enjoy life? After all, what’s the point of hoarding wealth if you can’t spend it?
Thinking this, she picked up the call.
On the other end, Gu Si’s lazy voice came through, “Xiao Yan, I just got off the plane in the middle of the night. I have nowhere to go. Won’t you consider taking me in?”
Ning Qingyan took a bite of her spicy beef skewer and replied, “No worries, hotels are open 24/7. You can find one nearby.”
“But I’m scared to sleep alone,” Gu Si shamelessly replied.
Ning Qingyan retorted calmly, “Then I’d be scared to sleep with someone else.”
Gu Si chuckled, “You have no conscience. A hotel can’t be as comfortable as your little brother’s place, you know? Even the couch will do.”
“No way, my house is tiny…” she lied, quickly ending the call before temptation got the best of her.