Chapter 113: We've Slept Together Before! What's There to Be Shy About?

Having exceeded the exercise quota set by her father, Bai Lu felt thoroughly satisfied.

When Dad comes back, he’ll definitely praise me!

Lying in bed, half asleep, Bai Lu suddenly realized something.

Wait a minute, it seemed like she had done all the exercise by herself today.

Asui hadn’t really helped her at all.

He stood by her side, not only failing to join her workout but actually holding her back, causing her score to drop significantly.

When it came to playing with the fitness ring, Asui went even further—he basically became the atmosphere-maker and water-bearer.

Oh well.

After all, fitness is ultimately for oneself.

And having Asui around was already enough to make her happy!

Bai Lu was a child easily contented.

***

The next morning.

Bai Lu was awakened by a call from Miss Qiao.

Without a passcard, Miss Qiao was stopped at the security booth.

Qiao Qianyi took off her sunglasses and mask, pointing to her face. “I’m Qiao Qianyi, here to see Bai Lu. We’re friends who film variety shows together.”

Security guard: “I know who you are. But whoever you are, you need a passcard. No passcard means no entry.”

Qiao Qianyi: “…………”

Bai Lu, still half asleep and without washing her face, hastily threw on a down jacket and went downstairs to let Miss Qiao in.

“Qiao Qianyi, are you crazy? It’s only seven in the morning! Seven!” Bai Lu wasn’t grumpy about being woken, but it was hard to remain calm after being dragged up so early.

Qiao Qianyi jumped excitedly in place. “Bai Lu, Bai Lu, Bai Lu! Did you know that Lu, the movie emperor, also lives here?!”

Bai Lu: “...So you came all the way here this early just because you knew he lives here?”

Qiao Qianyi’s eyes gleamed with green light. “Yes! Maybe I can bump into Lu by chance! You live here, haven’t you ever run into him?”

Bai Lu expressionlessly took out the room card for 444 and swiped the elevator. “Stop dreaming. Lu left for a charity event in the mountains yesterday.”

Qiao Qianyi let out a jealous whimper from deep in her throat.

Bai Lu’s irritation from being woken suddenly eased.

She smiled softly. “Yes, you’re right. I did bump into Lu. He told me himself.”

Qiao Qianyi bit her handkerchief. “Ugh, I want to kill Old Qiao. It’s all his fault for being incompetent. Otherwise, I could live here too and meet Lu by chance!”

Bai Lu: “…………”

She’d long known that Yipinlan wasn’t just expensive but nearly impossible to get a room in.

But she hadn’t expected even the Qiao family couldn’t buy one.

No wonder it was a luxury complex built by the richest man for himself.

Qiao Qianyi: “I’m moving in with you!”

Bai Lu: “In your dreams.”

Qiao Qianyi: “I’ll pay the rent!”

Bai Lu: “Ha, I have money. Besides, the rent is already covered by Yu Xing Entertainment.”

Qiao Qianyi: “...Ugh, Bai Lu, please! I really, really like Lu. You know, I entered the entertainment industry because I admired him. I just want to meet him by chance. I won’t bother him!”

Bai Lu sighed inwardly and gently patted Qiao Qianyi’s head. “Some people are better admired from afar.”

If she saw her father’s true nature, Miss Qiao would be disillusioned.

“Cut it out.” Qiao Qianyi brushed off her hand. “You get to meet Lu whenever you want and don’t care about your sister at all. I joined the industry to chase stars. Don’t lecture me—I won’t listen!”

Bai Lu: “…………”

I treat you like a sister, but you want to act like my stepmother?

So Bai Lu silently decided never to let Qiao Qianyi come to Yipinlan to visit her again.

Absolutely not.

Leading Qiao Qianyi to room 444, Bai Lu yawned and pointed at the sofa. “I’m going back to sleep. Play by yourself.”

Qiao Qianyi yawned too. “Let’s sleep together. I got up at six to do makeup—so tired.”

“You sleep in the guest room.” Bai Lu quickly closed the door and even locked it.

Qiao Qianyi knocked. “We’ve slept together before! Why are you so shy now?”

After howling outside the door for a while and seeing Bai Lu wasn’t going to open it, Qiao Qianyi gave up and found a guest room to nap in.

The two girls slept until after two in the afternoon.

Qiao Qianyi rubbed her stomach. “I’m hungry. Should we order takeout?”

“No need. Wait.” Bai Lu took out the room card for 888, then heard Qiao Qianyi scream like a banshee.

“Ahhh, Bai Lu!!! You betrayed the group!!! Tell me, what exactly is your relationship with Lu?!”

Bai Lu: “...Forget it, I’m too lazy to explain. Just come with me.”

***

Bai Lu led Qiao Qianyi to knock on the door of 888.

“Xiaolu’s here! I figured you’d be awake by now. Look, lunch is already ready.” Aunt Li greeted her. “Why are you standing at the door? Come in and eat.”

Bai Lu hurriedly shook her head. “No, no, I brought someone who just eats the rice. I don’t want to bother Mr. Huo. Aunt Li, I’ll take it home.”

At the same time, she grabbed Qiao Qianyi, who was desperately fixing her hair.

“Qiao Qiao, a friend I met filming the variety show.”

Aunt Li’s smile stretched wide. “I never miss an episode of your show. Qiao Qiao, you’re even prettier in person than on TV! Come on in. The gentlemen aren’t home.”

Bai Lu: “Not home?”

Qiao Qianyi: “Gentlemen?”

Aunt Li said, “Yes. When I came, no one was home. The gentlemen are all very busy; they wouldn’t be lounging at home during the day. They must be at work.”

“Oh right!” Bai Lu slapped her forehead and pulled Qiao Qianyi inside.

Qiao Qianyi whispered, “Gentlemen?”

Bai Lu: “My fans.”

Qiao Qianyi looked at her suspiciously, frowning. “Bai Lu, I’m not just any second-tier minor celebrity. You can’t fool me. Anyone who lives here is either rich or noble. Not to brag, but Old Qiao is a respectable businessman in the capital, yet even he can’t get a place in Yipinlan. Bai Lu, if you have any difficulties, tell me. We’re not like Liu Nana or that kind.”

Bai Lu: “Huh?”

“Are you acting as Mr. Huo’s mistress?!” Qiao Qianyi panicked, “I knew Yu Fuqing couldn’t have the ability to help you rent Yipinlan!”

“Stop, stop.” Bai Lu covered her ears. “I’m not lying to you. 444 really was rented by Yu Fuqing. Qiao Qianyi, your mind is totally brand new and unused. Mr. Huo—who do you think he is? Someone you know.”

Qiao Qianyi stared blankly. “Asui?”

“Yes, him.” Bai Lu spoke obliquely. “He has a somewhat distant relationship with the richest man, so I can come over often and mooch meals.”

“That scared me to death...” Qiao Qianyi patted her chest and made a playful face at her. “I thought you were like Liu Nana... Hehe, I was just worried about you. Don’t be mad!”

Bai Lu: “...I know, or I’d have stabbed you already.”

Worried she’d become a kept woman for some rich guy, she was sweating in anxiety.

This was what true friendship looked like.

Her heart felt a little warm, but that didn’t stop her from wanting to give Miss Qiao a jab.