After Ning Xiaoyu underwent an examination at the hospital, the doctor concluded that there were no major issues.

The severity of injuries sustained from rolling down a slope varied from person to person.

Some might end up paralyzed, while others could lose their lives.

When the doctor reviewed Ning Xiaoyu’s results, he didn’t overthink it. He assumed she was lucky, perhaps falling at just the right angle, and only ended up with a mild sprain.

The audience had already anticipated this outcome, but when they heard the final diagnosis, they couldn’t help but sigh in relief.

Thinking back to Ning Xiaoyu’s behavior at the bottom of the slope, her genuine fans teased in the livestream chat.

【LOL. For Xiao Yu, even the movie king can’t compete with a cupcake.】

【Xiao Yu: Movie King? What’s that? Can I eat it?】

【The movie king who captivated my girlfriend has no appeal to Xiao Yu at all! Love to see it!】

【As a bystander, I say this amusing content? More, please!】

To be cautious, the director still arranged for Ning Xiaoyu to stay in the hospital for a day.

During her stay, the hospital room was lively.

First, Shen Yueyue came to visit her.

The moment Shen Yueyue entered, she wore an expression of lingering fear and said, “Xiao Yu, do you know how scared you made me earlier?” She had watched Ning Xiaoyu cling to Lu Jingdu and roll down the slope without hesitation, a scene so shocking it defied description.

If Ning Xiaoyu had hesitated for even a second or been less decisive, the outcome might have been far worse.

After all, that obsessed fan had looked utterly deranged.

Ning Xiaoyu comforted her, saying, “See? I’m fine.”

Shen Yueyue rolled her eyes. “If you weren’t, could you still say that now?”

But deep down, Shen Yueyue admired Ning Xiaoyu. If it had been her in that situation, she doubted she would have had Ning Xiaoyu’s courage to charge forward to save someone.

In the end, Ning Xiaoyu deserved Lu Jingdu’s profound promise.

Shen Yueyue had also watched the livestream after Ning Xiaoyu’s fall.

When she heard that Ning Xiaoyu’s only request to Lu Jingdu was for him to hand her a cupcake, Shen Yueyue didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Then she brought up the obsessed fan’s follow-up. “She ran off after failing her attack, but not long after you were admitted, she was caught. I heard she has severe mental illness and sometimes even fantasizes about being the movie king’s wife. Who knows what kind of punishment she’ll face?”

Unfortunately, since the person had a mental illness, her sentence would likely be lighter.

But none of this was Ning Xiaoyu’s concern.

Surely, Lu Jingdu’s legal team would handle everything smoothly for him.

After chatting for a while, Shen Yueyue couldn’t resist teasing, “It seems the movie king’s charm doesn’t work on you.”

Honestly, even covered in dirt, Lu Jingdu still exuded an irresistible allure.

Shen Yueyue had to admit that even as someone who had seen her fair share of handsome men in the entertainment industry, she found it hard to resist him.

Even if she didn’t get to cuddle with him, just listening to him talk a bit more would be nice.

But Ning Xiaoyu? She found even talking to him troublesome, lying there in her completely relaxed, carefree way.

Before Ning Xiaoyu could respond, the other guests of 《Hi, My Friend》 arrived, filling the hospital room.

Shen Yueyue wisely stopped her teasing.

Everyone brought small gifts for Ning Xiaoyu, including a large bag of melon seeds that could last her quite a while.

Xi Rui didn’t hold back her praise, saying, “Xiaoyu, you’re so brave.”

If anyone else present had been in her place, they likely wouldn’t have handled the sudden crisis as well as Ning Xiaoyu had.

Ning Xiaoyu waved it off. “It was nothing.”

Her indifferent attitude left the others with mixed feelings.

On the one hand, they admired her courage; on the other, they envied her for earning Lu Jingdu’s unconditional promise.

Xi Rui smiled wryly to herself.

At twenty-nine, she still hadn’t won a Best Actress award. If she had been the one to save Lu Jingdu, what she would have wanted most was the lead role in Director Gong’s upcoming film.

With Lu Jingdu’s influence, securing her that role would have been a trivial matter for him.

But it wasn’t her who earned Lu Jingdu’s promise. It never could have been her.

She hesitated too much, lacking the courage to act decisively.

With a rueful smile, she sighed, “Ah, youth is wonderful.”

The guests didn’t stay long before leaving.

Ning Xiaoyu spent a comfortable day in the hospital before being discharged. Because of the incident at the forest park, the guests’ first trip ended abruptly.

After her discharge, Ning Xiaoyu returned to the Friendship House, where the director announced that to help the guests relax, they had booked an entire hot spring resort for the night.

For the hot spring trip, Shen Yueyue had gone all out, buying a variety of swimsuits online— sexy, cute, playful ones……

While picking, she didn’t forget to ask Ning Xiaoyu, “Xiao Yu, aren’t you buying a swimsuit?”

Ning Xiaoyu replied casually, “I already have one.”

When signing the contract, the guests had been told to prepare seasonal clothing, including swimsuits, though they could also buy them on the spot, like Shen Yueyue.

Since Ning Xiaoyu already had a swimsuit at home, she had brought it along.

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In the afternoon, the guests got on the bus. To everyone’s surprise, Lu Jingdu joined them this time.

Four days had passed since filming began but this was Lu Jingdu’s first time participating in a group activity. The forest park trip didn’t count since he hadn’t ridden the bus with them.

Six hours later, the production team’s bus stopped at the entrance of a hot spring resort.

Ning Xiaoyu got out of the car with the other guests.

The hot spring resort was nestled between mountains and rivers, featuring jagged rocks and expansive grounds. The production team handed out room cards, two guests to a room, making it a total of six rooms.

Ning Xiaoyu shared a room with Shen Yueyue.

As soon as they put down their luggage, Shen Yueyue eagerly opened her suitcase and pulled out three newly purchased swimsuits, asking Ning Xiaoyu to help her choose one.

She held up a sexy black swimsuit and compared it against herself. “Xiao Yu, which one do you think will look better on me later?”

Ning Xiaoyu never participated in the battle for beauty dominance often seen among female celebrities, but she understood that Shen Yueyue cared a lot about these things. She picked the two-piece set in the middle.

Shen Yueyue was pleased with Ning Xiaoyu’s choice and decisively prepared to put it on.

After Ning Xiaoyu changed into her swimsuit and put on a brand-new disposable bathrobe provided by the hot spring resort, Shen Yueyue was still busy in the bathroom. When Ning Xiaoyu went to urge her, Shen Yueyue called out from inside, “Xiao Yu, I’ll be a while. Why don’t you head over first?”

Confused, Ning Xiaoyu asked, “What are you busy with in there?”

Shen Yueyue opened the bathroom door for a moment to show her. “I’m taking selfies.”

Ning Xiaoyu let out an “Oh”, realizing Shen Yueyue might be occupied with selfies for quite some time. Deciding not to wait, she headed off to enjoy the hot springs herself.

After all, a salted fish might not be proactive about much, but when it came to enjoying life, she was exceptionally enthusiastic.

How could she pass up such a good opportunity?

By now, the other guests had probably gone ahead, so as Ning Xiaoyu made her way to the hot spring pools, she only passed a few scattered staff members and didn’t encounter anyone else.

The resort was vast, and Ning Xiaoyu followed the signs along the way to avoid getting lost.

While walking, she stumbled upon a buffet table. It was laden with a variety of desserts and plenty of fresh fruit.

Not greedy, Ning Xiaoyu picked up a slice of cantaloupe, intending to eat it as she walked. However, after taking only a few steps, she faintly heard voices talking nearby.

Salted Fish Rule No. 1: If you hear people speaking in a secluded place, they’re likely discussing something they don’t want others to hear. This is the time to leave quickly to avoid trouble.

Ning Xiaoyu adhered to the Salted Fish Code. Just as she lifted her foot to sneak away, the excited voice of the love system sounded in her ear again.

〖Girl, after hearing that the movie king is here, a certain socialite rushes over to wait at a spot he will pass through to confess her love. At this moment, the confession is reaching its climax. You can:

A. Look at the movie king and use your gaze to question why he is flirting with others behind your back.

B. Embrace the ‘green tea’ persona, subtly discouraging other women from getting close.

C. Call the movie king, successfully interrupting the socialite’s confession.〗

Ning Xiaoyu didn’t know who was speaking in the secluded corner until the love system’s explanation revealed that one of the people involved was Lu Jingdu.

Looking at the options, Ning Xiaoyu couldn’t help but comment, “Someone confessing to Lu Jingdu sounds great! You can enjoy romance now!”

The self-effacing love system: 〖……〗

It only wanted to ship its host with the movie king, not the movie king with someone else!

Other people’s romance wasn’t sweet, but a dagger to the heart!

With several seconds left to choose, Ning Xiaoyu wasn’t in a rush.

Just as the love system described, the confession had indeed reached its peak.

“I know Ning Xiaoyu helped you once, but you didn’t have to make that kind of promise to her.

I’ve liked you for so many years. Why can’t you just turn around and look at me?

Please, stop apologizing. I’m so tired of hearing those two words.

If my brother weren’t your friend, would you even bother seeing me?”

Ning Xiaoyu was stunned. She hadn’t expected to hear her own name mentioned in the conversation.

Apparently, after she had saved the movie king once and Lu Jingdu made some sort of promise, it had unsettled the socialite.

As the sweet scent of cantaloupe wafted through the air, Ning Xiaoyu couldn’t resist taking a bite. However, in the process, her elbow accidentally bumped into a decorative porcelain vase, causing a faint clinking sound.

Although the noise was minor, it was immediately noticed by the people inside.

“Who’s there?!” The socialite shouted sharply.

The next second, the socialite forcefully pulled open the slightly ajar door.

And there stood Ning Xiaoyu, cantaloupe in hand, mid-bite, facing the two inside the room.

Conveniently, this particular corridor had cameras, but the audience in the livestream only saw Ning Xiaoyu. They had no idea what had transpired.

Seeing Ning Xiaoyu standing there with her cantaloupe, looking every bit the image of a nosy onlooker, the viewers erupted.

【That’s exactly me!】

【So, what’s the drama?! Spill it!】

【Girl, share the juicy details!】

After the door opened, Ning Xiaoyu blinked her large, beautiful, and expressive eyes, instinctively glancing at the socialite.

In that instant, Lu Jingdu was certain that he saw pure and unabashed curiosity in Ning Xiaoyu’s gaze.

Adding to the scene was the slice of cantaloupe in her hand.

The vibe of a spectator munching on snacks while watching drama was at its absolute peak.