Zhu Yaya was stuffing watermelon into her mouth while thinking: Didn't they say no one except performers and staff is allowed backstage? So how did Murong Beichen get in?
Just then, Murong Beichen, with his rainbow-colored hair, strode in. He hugged Xu Chun tightly and said with immense tenderness, "Chun'er, I'm sorry, I came too late and let you suffer." While speaking, he used one hand to hike up his pants a bit.
Zhu Yaya, who noticed his little action: ...
What is he doing?
After that, he turned his head and spoke sternly to Shen Wandandan, "Shen WoundDream Xun Enchant Hathaway RoseTear FeatherSpirit Xie'er Phantomhive Wandandan, so you are such a venomous woman!"
"Where am I venomous? I was only telling the truth! She's a scheming bitch!" Shen Wandandan, provoked by the word "venomous," intensified her accusations.
"Slap!"
Murong Beichen slapped Shen Wandandan. The entire backstage instantly fell silent.
Zhu Yaya's hand, holding a small piece of watermelon, froze mid-air, her mouth agape in shock.
He actually hit her! For real!
The right side of Shen Wandandan's face swelled up.
After slapping her, a flicker of regret passed through Murong Beichen's eyes, but upon turning and seeing the helpless Xu Chun in her old cotton-padded jacket, his resolve hardened again. He casually hitched up his pants once more.
In that instant, Shen Wandandan's eyes welled up with tears, transforming from a haughty Mary Sue young lady into a delicate white flower: "Brother Chen, no one has ever scolded me or hit me before! Now, for the sake of this lowly woman, you actually scold me and hit me! Waa waa, I'm so sad!"
After saying this, Shen Wandandan covered her face with both hands, let out a wailing cry, and rushed out the door.
"Young Lady!"
"Goddess Dandan!"
Wu Jie and the four bodyguards also chased after Shen Wandandan.
The surrounding staff who had been watching immediately scattered, returning to their own tasks.
Zhu Yaya was also startled by Murong Beichen's act of hitting someone, but for the sake of her mission, she remained steadfast there, silently continuing to watch them. Her mouth didn't stop either, continuing to "eat melon" (watch the drama).
Murong Beichen glanced at the large gold watch on his wrist and comforted Xu Chun, "Chun'er, someone has already told me about your predicament. Don't worry. Your Brother Chen will definitely help you solve it!"
Xu Chun looked up, her eyes misty with tears: "Murong Beichen, I know you mean well, but why did you hit Shen Wandandan just now? She's just a childish kid who doesn't know any better. What you did to her was too terrible!"
Murong Beichen looked deeply moved: "Chun'er, I knew you were a kind person. I definitely didn't misjudge you!"
Murong Beichen then straightened his expression: "Chun'er, I know you are kind, but not everyone is as kind as you. So, to protect you, let me be the villain!"
"Murong Beichen, I'm not worth you doing this for me."
"No!" Murong Beichen took one of Xu Chun's hands and placed it over his heart, his eyes overflowing with deep affection, "Chun'er, anything is worth doing for you."
His other hand casually hitched up his pants again.
Zhu Yaya: ...
(Insert meme: Subway, old man, looking at phone with a puzzled expression.)
Xu Chun pulled her hand back from Murong Beichen's grip. A flicker of disappointment passed through Murong Beichen's eyes, but he still assured Xu Chun he would definitely help her.
Murong Beichen then pulled out a gold phone from his pants pocket.
Zhu Yaya: This...
This phone looks really heavy, no wonder Murong Beichen's pants always seem a bit droopy and he's always hiking them up!
He opened the phone, dialed a number: "Secretary Liu, I'm giving you five minutes. Right now, immediately, at once, bring me the most top-tier makeup artist team in the entire capital! Also, remember to buy the latest women's evening gown from a top international fashion brand and a matching men's formal suit. The men's suit is my size..." He then proceeded to recite Xu Chun's three measurements.
After he hung up, Xu Chun asked in surprise, "You... how do you know my measurements?" Her face even reddened slightly.
Murong Beichen smirked with a devilish, crooked smile: "Of course, by visual estimation."
Xu Chun's stubborn face turned even redder. She softly cursed, "Pervert."
Murong Beichen, hearing this, wore a very pleased and enjoying expression, his smile growing even more crooked.
Zhu Yaya: Eww.
Soon after, the Secretary Liu mentioned by Murong Beichen arrived quickly, bringing a whole string of people behind him.
Murong Beichen extended his hand, glanced at the large gold watch on his wrist, and said with a cold expression, "Secretary Liu, you're 45 seconds late. Your bonus this month is halved."
Secretary Liu was an ordinary-looking young man. He lowered his posture, wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief, and replied obsequiously, "I'm sorry, Young Master. It was my work error."
Zhu Yaya: ...Being the male lead's secretary really is a high-risk profession.
Afterwards, the seemingly quite professional makeup artist team surrounded Xu Chun.
Murong Beichen issued orders from the side: "Half an hour! I'm only giving you half an hour! I want you to make this girl the most beautiful girl in all of Scott High School!"
After saying this, he straightened his collar and went to change into the men's formal suit.
That group, supposedly the most top-tier makeup artist team in the entire capital, completely surrounded Xu Chun. Zhu Yaya couldn't see a thing.
Zhu Yaya was really curious about how they were dressing up Xu Chun, so she got up from her seat and walked over. But before she could get close, someone stopped her.
That person said quite disdainfully, "Sorry, to prevent people like you, miss, from trying to steal our techniques, our team does not allow onlookers while working."
Fine, no watching then!
Zhu Yaya pouted, left somewhat awkwardly, and returned to her original spot. She picked up the fruit box and idly ate watermelon.
Duan Zong, who was practicing his script not far away, saw her like this and said gently, "Junior Zhu, the opening is about to start. Aren't you going to practice the script to get familiar with it?"
Zhu Yaya answered casually, "The script? I've already memorized it all long ago."
Duan Zong's smile deepened: "Junior Zhu."
"Hmm?"
"You and Yan Heng are really alike in a certain way."
Zhu Yaya just took it as him praising her intelligence: "Haha, Senior Duan, you are too!"
"Is that so?" Duan Zong smiled, "I won't disturb you anymore, Junior Zhu. This area is rather noisy. I'll go practice the script somewhere else."
"Oh, okay."
As soon as Duan Zong left, Murong Beichen, already changed, emerged from the dressing room.
He was wearing a black tailcoat, with a colorful inner lining that matched his rainbow hair.
Zhu Yaya: Oh my, this is... something else.
Murong Beichen was also surrounded by a small group of makeup artists, but he stopped them.
Murong Beichen snorted coldly, "Does a peerlessly handsome man like me even need makeup?"
Makeup artist: "You're right! With Young Master Chen's looks, makeup would only hide your handsomeness!"
Zhu Yaya: Pfft.
Finally, the crowd of makeup artists surrounding Xu Chun began to disperse one by one. Zhu Yaya's curious gaze shot straight over.
