Married in a Daze - Chapter 26
Chapter 26
Qin Zhenzhen had always thought that getting caught badmouthing someone in the restroom was the most awkward thing imaginable. Now, she realized there was no such thing as "the most awkward"—only something even more awkward. Thinking about what had just happened to her in the restroom made her wish desperately for time to rewind!
She would rather stand there openly and endure the awkwardness from those girls than have that kind of exposure happen to her, ah ah ah!
And of all people! It had to be! Lu Ruyun!
Qin Zhenzhen gritted her teeth until they creaked. Weren't they already married? How could these kinds of accidents keep happening? Alright, fine. While this kind of accident was a bit different from the previous physical ones, it was still an accident nonetheless.
Could it be that calamity dispelling has a buffer period?
Qin Zhenzhen helplessly massaged her temples. Ji Lu, sitting beside her, glanced over and asked, "Zhenzhen, what's wrong?"
Since getting in the car, she had been sighing and looking troubled, her bright eyes seeming clouded over with dust. Ji Lu asked in confusion, "Did Teacher Lu... say something to you just now?"
After speaking, Ji Lu bit her tongue. She'd almost called her "Lu Ruyun" again. This bad habit had to be corrected!
Hearing this, Qin Zhenzhen shook her head. "She didn't say anything."
Not only did she not say anything, but the things Qin Zhenzhen had wanted to ask were also ruined by the incident. Thinking about having to find another opportunity to clarify things again made Qin Zhenzhen feel a headache that had only been a slight throb intensify, her temples throbbing.
Seeing her like this, Ji Lu comforted her. "It's fine, don't think about it anymore. How about you take a look at the draft first?"
Qin Zhenzhen's hand, which was rubbing her temples, paused. She turned her head. "Draft?"
Ji Lu held up her phone. "Sister Meng sent it to me. Said to let you select and edit it before posting on Weibo."
Remembering Meng Xin's phone call that afternoon, Qin Zhenzhen gave a slight nod. "Send it to me."
Ji Lu transferred the draft to Qin Zhenzhen.
When Qin Zhenzhen opened her phone, the page was still on Weibo, displaying the photo He Tian had taken at noon. She was just about to exit when her sharp eyes noticed the top hot comment was a video.
The video that had debunked the rumors back then.
The fiery anger that had just been rising within her was doused by a bucket of cold water, leaving her entire heart feeling chilled. How could she have forgotten? She had also exposed Lu Ruyun before.
And it wasn't in an enclosed space, nor was she the only one who saw it.
What had Lu Ruyun's mood been like back then?
Probably much more furious than she was right now.
The fact that Lu Ruyun hadn't cursed her out on the spot showed she was magnanimous enough to sail a boat in her belly. Moreover, Qin Zhenzhen's apology at the time hadn't been sincere. No wonder Lu Ruyun had released that video to mess with her.
But now??
Qin Zhenzhen turned to look at Ji Lu and asked, "Tell me, what would you do if you saw your enemy being surrounded and attacked?"
Ji Lu was dumbfounded by her question, her expression silly. Qin Zhenzhen gave her a push. "Is it that hard to answer?"
Ji Lu scratched her head. "It's not that it's hard to answer."
It was just... how did she jump from the previous topic to this one?
If you see your enemy being surrounded and attacked, what is there to think about?
"I'd definitely go up and step on them a few times."
Qin Zhenzhen: "..."
Wasn't that exactly what Lu Ruyun had done before?
Stepped on her several times when she was being cyberbullied by the entire internet.
But what did it mean now?
Qin Zhenzhen hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Then, if after stepping on them, you also pull them up, apply medicine for them, and show them kindness, why would you do that?"
Ji Lu thought for a long time. "Revenge!"
Qin Zhenzhen: "...Revenge?"
Ji Lu nodded vigorously. "Yeah! Hating someone to death but still being nice to them? Definitely to make them fall in love first, then torment them body and soul! That's absolutely the revenge playbook!"
"Zhenzhen, you should watch more TV dramas. That's how they always play out."
The corner of Qin Zhenzhen's mouth twitched. "I'm the one acting in those TV dramas."
Ji Lu: "..."
But Ji Lu's words weren't without reason. Lu Ruyun and she used to despise each other. When she was being attacked online, Lu Ruyun hadn't forgotten to add ice to the snow. How could she suddenly start being nice to her now?
After thinking it over, the possibility Ji Lu mentioned seemed the most plausible—revenge!
Qin Zhenzhen suddenly felt as if her meridians had been unblocked, her spiritual energy instantly returning to its rightful place, and her previous agitation swept away. This move by Lu Ruyun was too cunning! She was even willing to sacrifice her charms for the sake of revenge!
She had almost been fooled!
Qin Zhenzhen's mind whirled like a spinning top, navigating twists and turns. Finally, she gritted her teeth. Since Lu Ruyun wanted revenge, she would play along!
All the way back to the apartment, Qin Zhenzhen didn't speak. Ji Lu occasionally glanced at her expression, noticing her anger had subsided, her gaze was clear, and even a flush had returned to her cheeks. Scratching her head, Ji Lu couldn't quite figure out what Qin Zhenzhen was thinking.
After getting out of the car, seeing Qin Zhenzhen about to leave, Ji Lu hurriedly called out, "Zhenzhen, the recording is at nine tomorrow. Don't oversleep."
Qin Zhenzhen nodded and was about to leave when Ji Lu, still concerned, added, "Oh, right, have you packed your luggage?"
Qin Zhenzhen frowned, glancing sideways. "Luggage?"
Ji Lu looked completely earnest. "Yeah. The show is three days and two nights. Zhenzhen, don't tell me you still don't know?"
Three days and two nights?
"Isn't it just going on Star Showdown?"
Ji Lu smiled and nodded. "It is Star Showdown, but the show's format changed before the new year. Didn't Sister Meng tell you?"
Qin Zhenzhen blinked. Meng Xin really hadn't told her. She was supposed to get the program script tomorrow. These past few days she'd been busy filming and hadn't had time to watch past episodes.
She knew about the previous Star Showdown; it was a sports variety show. She'd been invited before, but was too busy promoting and flying around everywhere, so she didn't go.
Who knew it had already changed.
After thinking for a moment, she waved her hand. "We'll talk about it tomorrow."
Ji Lu said, "Alright. How about I help you pack now?"
Qin Zhenzhen refused. "No need."
There wasn't much to pack anyway. At most, bring a few changes of clothes. The production team had stylists; she didn't need to worry about the rest.
"As for the crew..."
At this moment, Ji Lu seemed like a mind-reader. "Sister Meng has already contacted Director Hu about the crew. They pushed your scenes back a bit."
After saying that, she added in a low voice, "And there's also an acquaintance on this show."
Qin Zhenzhen looked at her curiously. "Who?"
Ji Lu played coy. "You'll find out tomorrow. It's getting late, Zhenzhen, hurry back. Post your Weibo and get some rest early."
Qin Zhenzhen watched her quickly get into the car and nodded. "Okay."
Ji Lu waved from the car. "See you tomorrow!"
Qin Zhenzhen watched the car leave before withdrawing her gaze and heading towards the elevator with her bag.
A few minutes later, she was sitting on the sofa in her apartment, sprawled over a cushion, her legs propped up, revealing fair, slender legs in the air. A silver chain around her ankle shimmered brightly under the light.
Qin Zhenzhen lay on the sofa, looking at the draft on her phone. It was all about how she and Lu Ruyun got together, how loving they were, hoping fans would give them some private space. Her finger tapped on the phone. Thinking about Lu Ruyun's revenge plot, she tossed her phone aside and went to grab her laptop.
After opening the computer, she directly searched Baidu: The sweetest, most nauseating love lines; One hundred ways to confess; The most beautiful love letters...
A while later, she had pieced together a draft.
Qin Zhenzhen was immensely satisfied with her masterpiece. She read the draft from beginning to end, found no issues, then logged into Weibo, edited it, and posted.
Meng Xin was having dinner with a client when her assistant quietly leaned over and said, "Sister Meng, Zhenzhen posted on Weibo."
Meng Xin hummed in acknowledgment and nodded, taking the phone from her assistant and glancing at it casually. Then her eyes widened, and the wine she hadn't yet swallowed nearly sprayed out!
Five minutes after posting, Qin Zhenzhen received a call from Meng Xin.
"Qin Zhenzhen! I told you to post on Weibo to comfort your fans, not to show off your love and confess!"
Meng Xin stood on the balcony, the wind blowing, feeling the more it blew, the more furious she became. Qin Zhenzhen frowned as she looked at the positive interactions under her Weibo post. "Isn't this okay? It looks pretty similar to the draft you sent me before."
"It's way too different! Definitely not..."
Meng Xin then seemed to think of something and changed her tone. "Actually... it might not be entirely unworkable."
After all, Zhenzhen was married now, different from her previous single persona. If she started building an affectionate couple image now, she could attract a wave of CP fans. Then, using water armies to guide the fans and win them back... that might actually be feasible.
Thinking this, Meng Xin's earlier anger dissipated quite a bit. She let out a sigh of relief. "Let's test the waters first and see the reaction."
Qin Zhenzhen made an affirmative sound and hung up, continuing to browse Weibo.
—Zhenzhen, as long as you're happy, your happiness is our happiness! And our faces don't hurt! Those saying our faces hurt are all haters! True Zhen-fans follow you through wind and rain!
—Zhenzhen, don't be afraid, bravely move forward. We Zhen-fans will always be your strongest support! Just as you said, we pass by so many people in this world, yet you fell for Lu Ruyun. It's the same for us; in the vast sea of people, we met Qin Zhenzhen.
—What the person above said is so beautiful, I'm almost tearing up. Based on Zhenzhen's post, Zhen-fans approve of this marriage!
—CP fan reporting for duty. Seeing this, I'm unexpectedly moved. I started liking them during Time in Full Bloom and even fantasized about them. Never thought it would come true! So happy!
—Not a fan of either, but this post is still quite touching. In the industry, there are too few who publicly announce marriage regardless of their status. Qin Zhenzhen currently relies on popularity, so it's obvious she truly likes Lu Ruyun. Yet some people still say they're putting on a show, slandering them. It's really infuriating. Qin Zhenzhen, keep it up! I'll go binge-watch all your dramas today!
—Have been a fan of Cloud Fairy for nearly ten years. Honestly, we're not getting any younger either and should settle down. Naturally, we hope Cloud Fairy can also find someone she loves. Since she acknowledged you on Weibo, she must really like you. May you grow old together.
...
Lu Ruyun had just finished her shower and come out of the bathroom. Her phone was on the nightstand, the screen glowing. She picked it up and saw a message from He Shuangshuang.
—Ruyun, Qin Zhenzhen has posted on Weibo. It's just... stay calm, don't get angry. I've already contacted Meng Xin.
Don't get angry? Contacted Meng Xin?
Lu Ruyun slightly frowned and clicked into Weibo. The first thing she saw was Qin Zhenzhen's post—a very long one. As she read, her expression subtly shifted, a faint hint of unnaturalness appearing, a red hue creeping below her earlobes, and the corners of her lips lifting uncontrollably.
She replied to He Shuangshuang: No need to contact her.
He Shuangshuang sent three question marks back. Lu Ruyun's gaze remained fixed on the Weibo post. After a moment's thought, she still pressed repost, with the comment: My heart is like yours, never betraying our mutual yearning.
The moment Lu Ruyun reposted with that comment, it was instantly pushed to the top. Qin Zhenzhen went to wash her face and came back to see the top hot comment was from Lu Ruyun: My heart is like yours, never betraying our mutual yearning.
Her eyelid twitched. This Lu Ruyun, for the sake of revenge, could even endure her sticky, overly-sweet declaration of love! She was a real wolf!
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