Before the filming of the show began, Xia Zhiyan hadn’t seen Jiang Nanxi for a week.

Except for that day when she went back home after finishing her scenes early, she had no free time. Finally, the filming was about to end, but the variety show she had previously agreed to was about to start filming.

“Sister Song, don’t take on so many jobs for me in the future.” Seeing that Jiang Nanxi hadn’t replied to her messages, Xia Zhiyan put her phone aside, closed her eyes and pretended to sleep, while talking to her agent, Sister Song.

Sister Song replied: “I haven’t taken any more jobs, but didn’t we agree to this variety show beforehand?”

“You told me last time that you would take Nan Nan out to play after her college entrance exam and asked me not to arrange too much for you, and I remembered.”

“But today’s situation is really unavoidable.”

Sister Song didn’t mention Jiang Nanxi, but as soon as she did, Xia Zhiyan felt uncomfortable.

She reached out and grabbed the pillow beside her, holding it tightly to her chest.

“Are you feeling unwell?” Sister Song asked worriedly.

“It’s nothing.” Xia Zhiyan didn’t want to say more. “Who are the other guests coming today?”

“They’re all familiar to you.”

“No newcomers?”

Sister Song: “There are… It’s no big deal!”

She glanced at Xia Zhiyan and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She almost forgot Nan Nan’s instructions and almost let the surprise slip out.

“You rest first, I’ll call you later.” Sister Song said with concern.

“Okay, thank you.”

Xia Zhiyan said she wanted to rest, but she couldn’t sleep at all. Her condition had been getting worse lately. Before, she could hold it in as long as she hugged Nan Nan once a month when she went back home, but now she couldn’t. Xia Zhiyan felt a headache coming on. She didn’t want this condition to affect her work and life, and she didn’t want anyone else to know.

While Sister Song was on the phone arranging work, Xia Zhiyan secretly took out her phone, hid it under her clothes, and quietly contacted someone.

Xia Zhiyan: Are you available this week? I want to schedule a consultation.

Dr. Xu: Yes, I’ll send you my available time slots.

Xia Zhiyan looked at the schedule Dr. Xu sent, then at the time. She replied: Wednesday evening works for me?

Dr. Xu: Of course.

After scheduling the consultation, Xia Zhiyan felt like she had solved another problem. She felt relieved, hugged the pillow tightly to her chest, as if this could help her ease her anxiety through the pressure she felt on her skin.

Who would have thought that the actress known for her clean image in the industry, who didn’t like to interact with people, and wouldn’t film kissing or bed scenes unless they used a body double, would have skin hunger.

Even Xia Zhiyan herself thought it was unacceptable.

The car drove for an unknown amount of time. Xia Zhiyan was half asleep, half awake. When the car finally stopped and Sister Song woke her up, Xia Zhiyan knew they had arrived at the filming location.

Sister Song contacted the makeup artist in the following nanny car to come over and take care of Xia Zhiyan’s appearance. She sat in her seat, like a doll being manipulated.

Because she had already done her hair and makeup before leaving, it only took ten minutes to adjust and set it.

Xia Zhiyan took off her jacket, revealing the floral dress underneath, gentle yet stylish, with a spring-like vibe. Seeing her ready, the crew began filming. So the car backed up and started again.

When the live stream began, everyone could only see Xia Zhiyan appearing in the crew’s sponsored car. The car door opened, high heels stepped out first, followed by a pair of straight, fair legs, the floral skirt swaying, like a fairy.

Although it was spring, there was a slight breeze, and Xia Zhiyan felt a little cold, but she could still bear it.

She smiled at the camera and waved.

The barrage went crazy.

【Ahhhhhhh!!!!】

【Sister, sister, sister!!! Xia Jie, Xia Jie, Xia Jie!!!!】

【It’s been so long since I’ve seen Xia Jie on a variety show, I’m crying, I’m bursting into tears.】

【Those legs, that waist, that face, that aura… She’s truly a triple-crown actress, Xia Zhiyan, I love you!!】

Xia Zhiyan walked towards the outdoor table and chairs arranged by the crew. As she got closer, she noticed that someone was already there.

Her agent, Sister Song, was right, they were all familiar faces.

“Sister Leng, Si Ying.” Xia Zhiyan greeted them one by one.

Leng Yuanzhi, despite her age and white hair, looked energetic and especially cheerful. She felt a sense of familiarity when she saw Xia Zhiyan and pulled her over for a hug. “Long time no see, Xia Xia, the last time we met was at the Spring Festival Gala.”

“Yes.” Xia Zhiyan replied.

Si Ying leaned over: “Then the last time I saw Zhiyan was at the poker table.”

“We were missing one player, so we called her over from the set next door.”

Leng Yuanzhi was surprised: “Xia Xia plays cards?”

Si Ying laughed even more unrestrainedly: “She doesn’t know how to play at all, so she lost a fortune that day.”

Xia Zhiyan: “Don’t just talk about me, let’s sit down and chat.”

There were blankets on the chairs, which were just right to cover her legs after she sat down.

The three of them were chatting and laughing when a new guest arrived.

“Tang Wanning?” Si Ying recognized her from afar and greeted her enthusiastically.

Seeing this, Xia Zhiyan, who had just sat down, had to stand up again and greet her with a smile.

She wasn’t very familiar with Tang Wanning, they had only met at award ceremonies or galas at most.

Xia Zhiyan mainly filmed movies, while Tang Wanning was the opposite, she only took on TV dramas and hadn’t filmed a single movie yet.

She had recently won the Best Actress award, which was a recognition of her acting skills.

Tang Wanning was a very charming woman, flamboyant and lively, and quickly blended in with everyone.

Xia Zhiyan sat in the middle, listening to them chat and gossip, smiling appropriately, but her mind was wandering.

This was why she didn’t like to film variety shows very much.

Xia Zhiyan didn’t like to make deep connections with people in the industry, and variety shows were mostly acting and showmanship for her, not as satisfying as acting. If it wasn’t for owing the variety show producer a favor, she wouldn’t have come on this show.

The host was cueing the process, saying that there were three more flying guests coming. Xia Zhiyan pretended to be surprised along with everyone else.

The first one to appear was a young man named He Xi, who was said to be a member of a popular boy band. He held a microphone and sang a song.

Tang Wanning praised his singing after he finished.

Xia Zhiyan glanced at the singer Si Ying’s expression and secretly laughed, thinking that Si Ying was probably trying to hold back her inner (criticism).

After He Xi sat down, it was time for the remaining two flying guests to make their entrance.

Xia Zhiyan had already lost interest.

But when a girl’s voice rang out, she suddenly sat up straight.

The barrage also woke up.

【Damn, that voice, isn’t it my treasure’s diamond voice?!】

【Ahhhhh Nanxi Nanxi!! Is it you!!】

【How did they keep it so secret?! Fans didn’t even dig up any schedule?!?!? They came on a variety show?!】

Amidst the heated discussion, Jiang Nanxi walked out holding a guitar. She wore an earpiece and sang while playing.

It was a very gentle love song, with a light and cheerful melody, perfect for spring.

The moment she saw Jiang Nanxi, Xia Zhiyan froze.

Noticing her sister’s expression, Jiang Nanxi winked in her direction. Before Xia Zhiyan could react, she heard Tang Wanning scream: “Ahhhhh!”

Xia Zhiyan:……?

Jiang Nanxi chuckled, lowered her head and strummed the strings, her fingers changed the tune, and the others followed the music and walked up.

【It’s Ruan Qiuci!!!!】

【Yi Jiang Qiu Shui is real!!!!】

【Damn, the eldest and second brother actually flew out to take on a variety show. What is this? A couple’s official paid love affair?】

【CPF, can you please back off a little, okay? Circle-jerk is fine, don’t go outside and dance around.】

【So annoying, you guys are all audition fans, who are these two people, I don’t even know them.】

【+1, I just want to watch the variety show peacefully, can you guys stop arguing?】

Tang Wanning was stunned, she couldn’t help but say: “They’re so perfect together.”

Xia Zhiyan, sitting next to her, was confused: “What’s so perfect?”

“The two of them.” Tang Wanning raised her chin. “Sister Xia, don’t you think so?”

“Let me tell you, their CP popularity is super high, they’re super good to ship. Do you want me to recommend some to you?”

Xia Zhiyan: “What’s CP?”

Tang Wanning: “……You don’t know?”

Xia Zhiyan shook her head.

She was a drama fanatic, a workaholic, she was always deeply involved in whatever she did. But she didn’t care much about things outside of work. Except for Jiang Nanxi.

Tang Wanning explained the meaning of CP and strongly marketed it to Xia Zhiyan.

Xia Zhiyan calmly said: “They’re still young, it’s considered early dating.”

Tang Wanning was choked, she said unwillingly: “Jiang Nanxi, the youngest in the group, is already eighteen years old, how is that early dating?”

【Unexpectedly, there’s a mole in the guest lineup from our ‘Yi Jiang Qiu Shui’!!】

【Tang Wanning, you’re a shipper!】

【Xia Yinghou’s expression be like: This world has nothing to do with me.】

After the performance ended, Jiang Nanxi greeted each of the seniors one by one, her attitude was polite and especially endearing. Ruan Qiuci was also sweet-mouthed, flattering the elder sisters.

When she got to Xia Zhiyan, Jiang Nanxi was hesitant to reveal her relationship with Xia Zhiyan in front of everyone, worried that it would be too abrupt and cause trouble for Xia Zhiyan. Just then, Ruan Qiuci grabbed her hand and pulled her, “Nanxi, what are you doing standing there?”

“Don’t you know Sister Xia?”

Ruan Qiuci covered for her teammate’s hesitation, afraid that Xia Zhiyan would be angry because Jiang Nanxi was slow to react, she quickly said: “Sister Xia, Nanxi is your fan, she might be a little embarrassed.”

However, this kind gesture seemed like a declaration of sovereignty in Xia Zhiyan’s eyes.

Somehow, she subconsciously thought of Tang Wanning’s words.

The two girls stood together, one handsome, one sweet.

Matching?

They are quite a match.

Unfortunately –

Xia Zhiyan pulled Jiang Nanxi towards her, reached out to put her arm around Jiang Nanxi’s shoulders, pulled her into her arms, and then said to Ruan Qiuci: “Thank you for explaining for her. I guess she probably just suddenly crashed.”

Ruan Qiuci: “……”

Now she was the one who crashed.

Tang Wanning asked blankly: “You guys know each other?”

Xia Zhiyan chuckled: “Of course.”

“Let me reintroduce, Jiang Nanxi, my little girl.”

Everyone was silent.

Tang Wanning was speechless for a long time, and asked: “……Are you secretly married and have a child?”

Xia Zhiyan laughed and said: “If you want to think that way, it’s not impossible.”

Jiang Nanxi quickly spoke up: “It’s not like that.”

“My mom and Sister Xia are friends.”

Shen Dai, who was secretly watching the livestream in class, cursed: “Damn!”

So, that day, she wasn’t drunk, she really saw Xia Yinghou at Jiang Nanxi’s house?!

Shen Dai went crazy.

The teacher also went crazy: “Shen Dai!”

A piece of chalk hit Shen Dai’s head.

“Hand in your phone! Go stand outside!”

Shen Dai:……

Why is it always her who gets hurt!!!

Lu Wan, sitting in the front row, turned her head and saw that Shen Dai’s phone still had Jiang Nanxi’s live stream on it. Her eyes narrowed.

In fact, not only Shen Dai, but the barrage also went crazy.