When Ning Xiaoyu made the request, some haters started spreading conspiracy theories online.

【It sounds fine now, but who knows what kind of difficult demands she’ll make of the movie king in the future?】

【People always change, especially someone like Ning Xiaoyu, who’s good at pretending. I don’t believe anyone could remain indifferent to having such a promise from the movie king.】

【Just wait and see. Sooner or later, Ning Xiaoyu will make a big demand. It’s only a matter of time.】

【The movie king is so naïve to not limit the number of requests. Doesn’t he know greed knows no bounds?】

If Ning Xiaoyu had seen their comments, she would have said, “You’re really overestimating a salted fish like me.”

A salted fish had no big ambitions, only the desire to lie down and relax. She didn’t want to scheme or take advantage of others.

After all, even taking advantage requires skill and brainpower.

Even if she had saved Lu Jingdu’s life once, she didn’t believe he would agree to all her requests unconditionally forever.

How could someone who came to the top of the entertainment industry possibly be naïve or gullible?

Meanwhile, Ning Xiaoyu’s genuine fans found themselves caught between feeling sorry for her and wanting to laugh.

They felt sorry because Ning Xiaoyu couldn’t move and was probably quite injured. Her earlier words that it was nothing serious were likely just to prevent others from worrying. They wanted to laugh because, even in her current state, Ning Xiaoyu wasn’t thinking of asking for comfort, a hug, or even calling for the production team and a doctor. Her sole focus was on food.

Their emotions were complicated for a moment.

For an average girl, even if she didn’t break down crying, she definitely wouldn’t stay as calm as Ning Xiaoyu, acting like nothing had happened.

Lu Jingdu didn’t have much experience interacting with women. Most of the women he encountered were either actresses or heiresses with comparable family backgrounds. And every one of them would make a big fuss over even a minor injury.

The most extreme case was the cousin of one of his childhood friends. She had cried about being injured, prompting his friend to rush over in a panic, only to find a nearly invisible scratch on her index finger.

The injury? Just a small cut from the edge of a leaf.

The commotion had made it seem like something far worse had happened.

He thought all girls were like that.

Until he met Ning Xiaoyu, who couldn’t even move but hadn’t uttered a single complaint.

Lu Jingdu paused for two seconds before nodding and saying, “Okay.”

Handing over a cupcake was no big deal.

He picked up the shoulder bag that had fallen on the side. Though the bag didn’t look big, it was surprisingly heavy.

When Lu Jingdu opened it, he fell silent again.

Inside were several bottles of milk, some delicate cupcakes, assorted snacks, and a pack of sunflower seeds, which had frequently appeared on camera before.

The bag was heavy because it was stuffed with food.

After a brief observation, Lu Jingdu picked out the most intact-looking cupcake and handed it to Ning Xiaoyu.

Still keeping one eye closed, Ning Xiaoyu took the cupcake from him with her uninjured right hand. “Thanks! I brought a lot, so help yourself if you want.”

【Movie King: Thanks, I guess?】

【Movie King: What am I supposed to say?】

【Movie King: （Silence） As long as you’re happy eating.】

【Hahaha!】

【So, there’s not a single cosmetic item in Xiao Yu’s bag?】

【I thought female stars at least carried sunscreen or foundation. Turns out, no— just food!】

【That’s why Xiao Yu’s beauty is all-natural!】

Ning Xiaoyu, a barely-known actress from the bottom tier, didn’t even have an assistant, let alone a styling team.

In a world of glamorous female stars who tried every trick to stand out with makeup and outfits, she seemed utterly ordinary.

No exclusive hairstylists crafted her looks and no top makeup artists enhanced her features. She faced the world bare-faced every day.

When standing beside someone like Ning Yuwei, whose refined makeup and custom outfits exuded the aura of a top star, Ning Xiaoyu’s presence was often overlooked.

The fans Ning Xiaoyu gained so far were all drawn to her personality, not her looks.

It wasn’t until one viewer brought it up that others realized Ning Xiaoyu’s features were actually quite good.

Her plain hairstyle and simple outfits masked her beauty, causing people to underestimate her appearance unconsciously.

【This is the first time I’ve become a fan of a female star for her personality, not her looks.】

【Xiao Yu really has a great personality.】

【I’m not a fan of Ning Yuwei’s looks. I just like Xiao Yu, she’s so relatable.】

【But what’s wrong with Xiao Yu’s eye?】

Thankfully, the movie king finally asked the question for them.

After a moment of silence, Lu Jingdu carefully chose his words and asked, “Is your right eye uncomfortable?”

Ning Xiaoyu gave him a puzzled look. “No.”

Lu Jingdu frowned slightly. “Then why aren’t you opening your right eye?”

Taking a bite of the expertly crafted cupcake, Ning Xiaoyu responded with an expression of pure enjoyment, “Lazy.”

Audience: “……”

Lu Jingdu: “……”

【That’s the most down-to-earth reason I’ve ever heard.】

【She didn’t even bother to say ‘because’! Truly iconic!】

【My first thought was, this is the most brutally honest answer ever.】

【I’m laughing so hard.】

【Xiao Yu really treats us like family. She says whatever’s on her mind!】

【Xiao Yu tricked me. I thought her eye was injured! Glad it’s a false alarm.】

【Guys, one question— does keeping one eye closed actually save energy?】

Some viewers instinctively tried it out.

They gave it a try and felt, hey, it actually seemed different.

It really did save a bit of energy.

So, the audience started playing along with Ning Xiaoyu.

After finishing her snack and soothing her frightened heart, Ning Xiaoyu once again closed her eyes, placing her hands at her sides in a serene, salted-fish pose.

Honestly, lying on the grass and basking in the sun was pretty comfortable.

The environment in the forest park was excellent, with fresh air, occasional bird calls, and a beautiful atmosphere. It was a perfect place for relaxation.

As she soaked in the sun and the pain from her sprain subsided, Ning Xiaoyu started to feel drowsy.

Just as the salted fish was about to fall asleep, she suddenly noticed that the air she exhaled through her nose seemed to hit some sort of obstacle, causing slight discomfort.

She instinctively opened one eye, and in the next second, she found herself locking eyes with Lu Jingdu, who had been reaching out to check her breathing.

When she opened her eyes, Lu Jingdu calmly withdrew his hand.

The atmosphere grew a little awkward.

Ning Xiaoyu took the initiative to explain, “I’m just tired.”

“Mm.” After two seconds of silence, Lu Jingdu said, “I’ve already contacted the production team. The rescue team will be here in about fifteen minutes.”

Ning Xiaoyu responded with an “Oh” to show she understood.

Then she closed her eyes again, preparing to sleep.

Lu Jingdu sat casually not far from her, his cap removed. Without the cover of sunglasses and the brim of his cap, his striking face was fully exposed under the blazing afternoon sun.

Every eyelash was visible in detail.

The fangirls in the livestream went wild, squealing over the beautiful image.

Unfortunately, there was no one at the scene to appreciate it.

He spoke, “Let’s talk for a bit.”

Ning Xiaoyu opened her eyes and glanced at him. Then she signaled with her gaze that he could talk, and she would listen.

Lu Jingdu: “……”

【Movie King: This is a first for me.】

【Movie King: I’m worried she’ll fall asleep— more worried she won’t wake up if she does.】

【Movie King: Talking doesn’t use much energy, though.】

【Honestly, I get where he’s coming from. Too bad she’s not cooperating. Poor guy, haha.】

Normally, no one would care if Ning Xiaoyu napped during a livestream.

It wouldn’t be the first time she had done so.

The last time, in the small garden, not only did she sleep, but she slept soundly.

But earlier, she’d been injured.

The slope they had rolled down was steep and high— easily dozens of meters from the ground.

The tumble had lasted more than a full minute.

For most people, rolling down such a height would either be fatal or leave them severely injured.

Ning Xiaoyu had shielded Lu Jingdu during the fall, taking the brunt of the impact as a human cushion.

Lu Jingdu had emerged unscathed, save for a few bits of dirt and grass on his clothes. But it was impossible for Ning Xiaoyu to come out of it completely unharmed.

The audience was worried that she only seemed fine because of an adrenaline rush.

【Wuuwuuwuu, please don’t let anything happen to Xiao Yu!】

【Xiao Yu, don’t sleep! Stay awake!】

The audience didn’t understand salted fish well enough.

Ning Xiaoyu wanted to sleep simply because she felt lazy all of a sudden.

Lu Jingdu’s gaze stayed on Ning Xiaoyu as he kept monitoring her condition. “How are you feeling now?”

This time, Ning Xiaoyu didn’t even bother opening her eyes. She lazily replied, “Great.”

She had said earlier that it was no big deal, but Lu Jingdu hadn’t believed her. This time, she emphasized her words with ‘great’. Surely, they’d believe her now?

But the audience didn’t buy it.

【Poor Xiao Yu, trying to ease our worries while enduring the pain herself.】

【Let’s hope her injuries aren’t too severe.】

【I just started following the anchor. Please, Anchor, take care of yourself!】

As the anxious audience waited, the rescue team finally arrived.

Their response time wasn’t bad, all things considered.

But the viewers were so worried that even the half-hour wait had felt like an eternity.

When the doctor arrived, they immediately performed a preliminary examination on Ning Xiaoyu using their equipment.

The scene fell silent as everyone, both at the scene and in the livestream, held their breath, praying for good news.

After a few minutes, the doctor finally let out a sigh of relief. “She’ll need further tests at the hospital to be sure, but so far, it seems there’s no major issue. Her condition is quite good.”

Lu Jingdu frowned slightly. “But she looks like she’s about to fall asleep.”

Being this drowsy— could it be due to a head injury or something else?

The genuine fans in the livestream perked up, listening intently.

The doctor smiled. “That’s because she’s tired from the scare earlier.”

High emotional intelligence: She’s tired.

Low emotional intelligence: She’s just a lazy salted fish.

After a moment of silence, the audience finally realized that Ning Xiaoyu hadn’t been lying earlier.

Someone in the chat voiced the thought on everyone’s mind.

【Rolling down from that height and still fine…… Guys, it’s confirmed. Our anchor is a salted fish blessed with salted luck!】