Ning Qiuxiu, feeling down, returned to her room.

Just as she was about to take a shower and get back to studying, she received a video call request from Jingjing.

Seeing Jingjing’s name flashing on the screen lifted her spirits a bit, and she answered the call.

“Wow, Miss Ning, why are your eyes so red? Did some jerk bully you?” Jingjing’s energetic voice burst through as soon as the video connected.

“Yeah, it’s that jerk Zhan Qingyue. You should go and hit him for me,” Ning Qiuxiu said.

“Hahaha,” Jingjing instantly backed down with an awkward laugh. “I didn’t say I’d hit him; I just said I’d help you scold him a bit—quietly.”

Ning Qiuxiu: “…”

You’re such a fool!

How could she be so petty?

Fortunately, Jingjing still had a conscience and asked worriedly, “Are you okay?”

Ning Qiuxiu shook her head, feeling dejected.

Jingjing, who had served Zhan Qingyue for quite some time, had a good understanding of him and knew he wouldn’t bully Ning Qiuxiu.

She came to a conclusion: “Miss Ning, you’re not… missing Mr. Zhan, are you?”

Jingjing knew Ning Qiuxiu was in town for filming, and they were in a long-distance situation.

Long nights without comfort could make one miss someone terribly.

“???” Ning Qiuxiu, expressionless, said, “I’m hanging up now.”

“Wait, wait, wait, I was just joking,” Jingjing said quickly, “I’m just concerned about you. Your happiness with Mr. Zhan is my greatest happiness!”

“Go away,” Ning Qiuxiu laughed at her shamelessness, her worries lightening up.

“I’m not going anywhere! I only get to see Miss Ning’s beautiful face once in a while. I need to soak up as much as I can to stay alive.”

Ning Qiuxiu: “…”

Have you been attending a praise class or something?

How excellent.

After chatting and joking around, Jingjing, a bit shy, said, “Recently, my parents came to visit me. They knew how well you’ve treated me and brought a lot of stuff they insisted on giving you. They’re just ordinary things, Miss Ning, take a look…”

“Really?” Ning Qiuxiu said with surprise. “It’s kind of Uncle and Auntie to think of us. Please thank them for us. I won’t be polite and will accept the items.”

“No need to thank them. As long as you don’t mind, Miss Ning,” Jingjing said happily, “I’ll send them over when I have time. They’re all non-perishable items, so they won’t go bad. I’ve been a bit busy recently.”

Ning Qiuxiu knew Jingjing’s job as a caregiver was often demanding.

She said, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll have Zhan Qingyue arrange for someone to pick them up from you.”

“Sure, sure. Miss Ning, you’re so thoughtful. You’re rich and beautiful, but if I weren’t afraid of losing to Mr. Zhan, I might just fall for you.”

Ning Qiuxiu: “…….”

Shut up! Flattering Jingjing.

After ending the video call with Jingjing, Ning Qiuxiu informed Zhan Qingyue about the items and asked him to arrange for someone to pick them up.

The school scenes of “My Campus Bully Girlfriend” were nearing the end.

By late March, the focus would shift to filming social scenes.

With Zhan Qingyue’s free heating system, the previously cold and drafty classrooms had turned into a warm spring setting, greatly improving everyone’s work efficiency.

Zhan Qingyue’s move was indeed effective.

Even Fan Yanliang, who had treated the crew to afternoon tea three times, had spent a pretty penny.

People only thought of Mr. Fan as wealthy and generous when they were drinking.

At other times, everyone was too busy to think about someone who wasn’t important to them.

But as for Zhan Qingyue… Whenever everyone felt the warmth of the heating system, they immediately thought of the young and handsome boss.

Ning Qiuxiu thought that if Zhan Qingyue wanted fame, he would either be remembered forever or be infamous, but he would never be just another ordinary person.

However, what she didn’t understand was that Mr. Zhan just wanted to start a rumor but hadn’t succeeded yet.

He was still obsessed with his kissing skills.

[Mutant Black Bean: Are my kissing skills really that bad?]

Mr. Zhan pondered this for two days before finally confronting the issue and asking Ning Qiuxiu on WeChat.

Ning Qiuxiu had a night scene to shoot today. When they started, she found some time to chat with Zhan Qingyue.

“…” Actually, Ning Qiuxiu… didn’t remember.

At that time, when they… ahem, had their first real kiss, the psychological pleasure outweighed the physical.

She was so dizzy from the kiss that her brain was severely lacking oxygen, so she didn’t even consider his kissing skills.

[Ning Qiuxiu: Terrible!]

[Mutant Black Bean: …]

“Hahaha.”

Seeing this message, Ning Qiuqiu couldn’t help but laugh.

Thinking of Zhan Qingyue’s usually calm face showing a bit of frustration made her feel quite satisfied.

Serves you right for bullying me every day.

[Mutant Black Bean: Then I need to practice and make sure I redeem myself next time we meet.]

“…” Ning Qiuxiu’s smile instantly froze.

[Ning Qiuxiu: Practice? Who are you going to practice with!]

[Mutant Black Bean: Mental simulation practice.]

Ning Qiuqiu: “…”

Is that even possible?!

Mr. Zhan, you are really something.

[Mutant Black Bean: Speaking of practice, it’s said that you and that Song guy rehearse alone every day, often until late at night. Mrs. Zhan, I feel like a seed is about to sprout on my head.]

“???” Ning Qiuxiu was stunned by this message.

Since when did she rehearse with Song Chu until late at night?

To avoid rumors, she had been avoiding being alone with Song Chu in private!

Damn, which scumbag spread this rumor? So malicious!

[Ning Qiuxiu: Do you believe it?]

[Mutant Black Bean: I believe in you, Qiuxiu.]

That’s more like it.

[Mutant Black Bean: Your assistant did the right thing, be cautious and don’t let your guard down.]

After finishing her chat with Zhan Qingyue, it was time to start.

..

Today, Ning Qiuxiu had a scene with Song Chu and Jia Hanxu.

Ming Ge was out for a night run and stumbled upon the male lead and the female supporting character walking side by side, feeling jealous.

“Ning Qiuxiu, you two seem quite interested,” Ning Qiuxiu said with a sarcastic tone.

Seeing Ming Ge’s delayed realization that he was tricked by the female supporting character, the male lead had developed a certain fondness for the female lead by now.

Song Chu looked at Ning Qiuxiu and explained, “We’re discussing a topic.”

“Discussing a topic,” Ning Qiuxiu said with a smile, “Then please continue. I won’t disturb you.”

She then, not giving up, turned to Jia Hanxu and said, “But I heard the area below the playground is not very clean. Be careful…”

“Ah~” Jia Hanxu screamed and clung to Song Chu’s arm, “Wuwu, I’m scared.”

Song Chu frowned, pulled her off him, deliberately keeping a distance, and said helplessly, “Ming Ge, don’t scare her.”

“I’m not scaring her,” Ning Qiuxiu’s tone became even more acidic, “It’s said that the area below used to be a mass grave. Bones were even dug up before. At night, if you come here, lucky viewers might hear unusual sounds. Pretty and delicate girls with lighter characters are more likely to be ‘selected’~”

“Ah ah ah ah ah ah!” Jia Hanxu’s face turned pale from fear, and her piercing scream made Ning Qiuxiu almost cover her ears.

“Cut! Hanxu, are you acting in a horror movie with that sharp scream?” Xiao Sheng said without courtesy.

“…I’m just expressing fear,” Jia Hanxu weakly defended.

Xiao Sheng: “Mei Qing is a gentle and delicate character. If she were startled, would she scream like this?”

Jia Hanxu: “…”

Xiao Sheng had her adjust her emotions and try again.

This time, Jia Hanxu managed her emotions better and finally acted like a delicate woman.

However, tonight Ning Qiuxiu’s acting was so explosive that Jia Hanxu, led by her, failed to catch the scene, and the director called cut again.

“Hanxu, what’s wrong with you today?” Xiao Sheng asked coldly.

“I…” Jia Hanxu, who was more experienced compared to Ning Qiuxiu, felt very embarrassed to be overshadowed by her acting.

“Director Xiao,” Ning Qiuxiu interjected, “It’s my fault. Hanxu asked me to rehearse with her, but I didn’t have time, so when we performed together, both sides were a bit unpolished.”

Although Ning Qiuxiu and Jia Hanxu secretly clashed fiercely, they maintained a friendly facade in front of the crew, since they were in the same production team.

They couldn’t afford to make things awkward; it was all about appearances.

Xiao Sheng nodded after hearing this: “You should indeed rehearse more to get a feel for it.”

“Will do!” Ning Qiuxiu smiled at Jia Hanxu, “Hanxu, after work, I’ll come to your room to rehearse.”

Jia Hanxu felt Ning Qiuxiu’s smile had a hint of malice, but in front of Director Xiao, she couldn’t say much and could only agree.

After finishing work, it was already 10 p.m. Ning Qiuxiu returned to her room, took out the talismans she brought, and pulled out a revitalizing talisman.

This talisman was meant to refresh tired individuals, and Ning Qiuxiu brought it in case her condition affected her performance.

She didn’t expect to use it at this time.

With the talisman prepared, Ning Qiuxiu grabbed the script and went to Jia Hanxu’s room to rehearse.

They rehearsed until 1 a.m. Jia Hanxu, seeing Ning Qiuxiu working so hard, didn’t want to say she wanted to sleep, or she’d lose.

However, the next day, Ning Qiuxiu showed up again.

The third day was the same.

By the fourth day, Jia Hanxu finally couldn’t take it anymore.

After three consecutive nights of staying up late, not only did her mental state decline, but her skin also began to deteriorate.

Meanwhile, Ning Qiuxiu, with her beauty and revitalizing talismans, remained lively and full of energy every day.

“Tonight I have something to do, so don’t come to rehearse with me,” Jia Hanxu said to Ning Qiuxiu on the fourth day.

Ning Qiuxiu blinked, “Okay.”

Then, Jia Hanxu kept getting NG’d (No Good) multiple times because she couldn’t keep up with Ning Qiuxiu’s lines.

Director Xiao was losing his patience, “Hanxu, why are you in such bad shape today?”

Before Jia Hanxu could speak, Ning Qiuxiu took the blame, “Sorry, Director Xiao, I haven’t been serious enough during rehearsals these past few days, which caused some discrepancies during filming and rehearsing. I’ll be as serious in rehearsals with Hanxu as I am during filming from now on.”

“…” Jia Hanxu was about to be driven mad by Ning Qiuxiu.

This person was deliberately making things difficult for her.

She said, “No, Director Xiao, it’s not the rehearsals. I’ve been going to bed too late these days, and I’m not in a good mental state.”

“Hey? Hanxu, did you do something after I left? Otherwise, we should be going to bed at about the same time, and I feel perfectly fine. Right, Song Chu?”

Song Chu, who had been told about Jia Hanxu complaining to Zhan Qingyue, knew that if it weren’t for Ning Qiuxiu’s boyfriend seeing through things, he would have been in trouble because of this woman.

Now, he had no good feelings toward her.

He smiled warmly, “That’s right, Hanxu, you need to take care of yourself. After Qiuxiu leaves, you should refrain from playing on your phone and go to bed quickly.

Also, I’ll join you guys for rehearsals at night from now on. With you two working so hard, I feel embarrassed not to.”

Jia Hanxu: “…”

Damn it! Jia Hanxu was infuriated by their back-and-forth banter.

However, in front of Director Xiao, with the male and female leads working so hard, Jia Hanxu couldn’t use the excuse that she was unavailable at night.

…

After Zhan Qingyue’s visit, the production team scheduled a fan visit for the following weekend, just a week after Zhan Qingyue’s return.

Zhan Qingyue seemed indifferent to Ning Qiuqiu receiving a fake arm as a gift, but as soon as he got back, he had Zhou Yang contact Qu Hua.

Even though this incident had passed, he wanted Qu Hua to report any major events to him in the future.

Qu Hua then informed him about the production team’s arrangement for the fan visit.

Due to the previous gift incident, this visit was arranged very cautiously.

Qu Hua specifically had the staff contact the fan club, instructing them to organize the visit by thoroughly screening the fans to ensure they were true fans of Ning Qiuqiu.

The method to verify if they were true fans was generally to check their Weibo content and their ranking activities for the artist. If they passed, they were added to a group.

After hearing about their screening method, Zhan Qingyue instructed them to compile a list of the Weibo and QQ accounts of both qualified and unqualified fans.