Chapter 7

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

When the scandal first spread, Shen Qinghe’s fans were furious and felt that he had been tainted.

Hence, Ming Dai’s Weibo account was filled with the scolding from his fans every day. They created fake rumors, photoshopped her pictures, and claimed that she did plastic surgery… These were all considered light punishments.

There were even people who dug out Ming Dai’s address and phone number. They continuously harassed her with phone calls and bombarded her with text messages. They also sent her wreaths, animal carcasses, and even death threats.

Ming Dai was so frightened that she had nightmares every night and moved three times in a row.

It could be said that the bloodbath that Ming Dai had experienced after her debut was mostly because of Shen Qinghe!

What did he say when Ming Dai complained to Shen Qinghe aggrievedly?

The smile on that exquisite face was perfect without a trace of smoke. He said in a gentle tone—

Ming Dai, our reputations are too different. It won’t do you any good to make it public.

Ming Dai, don’t get the paparazzi to play these tricks behind your back. It will only embarrass you.

Ming Dai, there are so many people out there who hate you now. Have you ever found the reason for this?

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Ming Dai had not seen Shen Qinghe for a long time.

She had just caught a glimpse of him on the stage playing a duet with Gu Lingsi. Their gazes towards each other were affectionate and gentle. And now, he’s calling her “Dai” sweetly like they were the closest of friends.

She was not touched. She was simply amazed by his good acting skills.

Shen Qinghe observed her reddened eyes with interest.

“Did you cry?”

“No.”

Ming Dai was unwilling to show weakness in front of Shen Qinghe.

Shen Qinghe thought that he had seen through her thoughts and smiled.

“Is it because of the news these past two days? Are there a lot of people scolding you online? It must be very stressful.”

When Ming Dai heard this, she crossed her arms defensively. She did not think that Shen Qinghe would be so kind.

As expected, Shen Qinghe was not concerned about her. His next words were:

“That’s why—” There was an imperceptible coldness hidden in his gentle voice. He said meaningfully, “Who asked you to be so stupid when you do bad things? Even if you’re in a bad mood and want to vent your anger, you should choose those who don’t dare to say it out loud. This kind of child can’t be controlled. It’s the hardest to deal with… Oh right, you forgot to deal with the aftermath, right? Tsk, if you were smarter, you wouldn’t have ended up like this.”

His regretful words fell into Ming Dai’s ears, making her feel chills all over, as if this was the first time she had met Shen Qinghe.

“I didn’t do this, but you…”

Why was he so familiar with this topic?

Shen Qinghe laughed heartily.

“You’re too funny! Are you suspecting that I’ve done such a thing before? Dai Dai, have you forgotten? I’ve acted as a psychopathic killer in the past. It’s a basic operation to commit a meticulous crime!”

Ming Dai did not believe him at all and wanted to bypass him to leave.

Shen Qinghe strode over and blocked her path.

He leaned against the wall with one leg bent and one hand in his pocket. His posture was casual and carefree.

Her carefully styled hair fell uncontrollably on her forehead, vaguely covering her exquisite eyebrows. She looked even more unruly, like a refined scum with darkness hidden in her bones.

“Are you going to look for Lingsi? She changed her lounge.”

Ming Dai’s eyes widened in anger, and her eyes were alive with anger.

“What do you want to do?”

“Why don’t we get back together? If you agree, I’ll tell you her location.”

Shen Qinghe said slowly. When he looked over with his deep eyes, there was a deep affection in them.

Ming Dai had long been covered in wounds because of this hypocritical deep love. Hearing this, she only felt that it was strange.

“Are you crazy?”

“When we broke up, I thought you were too boring. Now, you seem to have become interesting again? I heard that you were dating CEO Ning not long ago. I’m quite curious about what he sees in you… Oh, no, he just announced his engagement to Lingsi. Does that mean you’re the one who interfered?”

“You like Gu Lingsi too?”

Ming Dai remembered that the two of them were a well-received on-screen couple. Even Shen Qinghe’s fans were very friendly to Gu Lingsi.

Shen Qinghe was stunned for a moment before he smiled.

“Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Gu Lingsi’s resting room is the first room on the second floor. Go.”

His lowered eyes were frosty as he leaned close to her ear and reminded her.

“Remember, clean up better this time.”

Ming Dai only reacted after he had walked far away.

Shen Qinghe came over and said that because he thought that she was going to cause trouble for Gu Lingsi.

However, he did not want to help Gu Lingsi. Instead, he reminded Ming Dai to “clean better”.

Ming Dai did not think that he was helping her.

Whether it was her or Gu Lingsi, they were just interesting toys in Shen Qinghe’s eyes for him to play with.

Deep affection? Sincerity? What a joke.

Ming Dai had already seen through his true nature from all the injuries she had suffered in the past.

As for his reminder, Ming Dai did not fully believe him and planned to go over and take a look first.

The annex building was quiet and there was no one along the way.

As soon as Ming Dai stepped onto the second floor, she saw Gu Lingsi’s assistant coming out of the lounge.

The assistant recognized Ming Dai.

“Miss Ming?”

The other party’s expression was faintly arrogant.

Although Gu Lingsi was friendly to Ming Dai, most of the people around her had that same attitude.

Ming Dai ignored her and asked, “Is Gu Lingsi here?”

The assistant frowned. “Miss Ming, how many times do you need me to remind you? You should call the young mistress ‘Sister’ instead of calling her by her name without any manners.”

Ming Dai’s hands, which were hanging by her sides, secretly grabbed the hem of her skirt.

“Didn’t you call me Miss Ming too?” She retorted stubbornly.

The assistant did not expect Ming Dai to be so sharp-tongued and his face turned ashen.

“The young mistress will be back soon. Go in and wait for her!”

With that, he left with heavy footsteps.

Ming Dai also snorted and pushed open the door of the lounge.

When she opened the door, there seemed to be a soft click from inside the house.

She thought that someone was there, but when she looked around, the room was empty.

The window was slightly open, and the curtains swayed in the wind. The hanging crystal pendant knocked against the wall.

Ming Dai naturally thought that she had heard this sound just now.

When she walked in, her gaze involuntarily swept around.

The room was filled with Gu Lingsi’s belongings, and many of Ming Dai could tell the way at a glance—

There were two dresses hanging on the hanger against the wall. They were the new haute couture designs that Gu Lingsi’s mother had picked out from the brand’s catalog last month. Ming Dai was also there at that time, but she had been invisible for a long time.

The Hermes Himalayan platinum bag that was casually placed in the corner of the sofa was a birthday present that Gu Lingsi had received from her brother, Gu Changming, last year. Ming Dai was born on the same day and month as her. The birthday present was a warning to her not to cause any trouble.

There was a custom-made black pony pendant hanging on the bag. The English word “Lucas” was embroidered on the leather surface with gold thread. It was a reference to a pure-blooded horse that Father Gu had given to Gu Lingsi three years ago. Father Gu had spent three years entering the Xiangjiang Jockey Club and finally managed to win the horse ownership. He had spent more than a million dollars to give it to his daughter to take care of her uneasiness. This was because that year was also the year Ming Dai and Gu Lingsi’s background were exposed.

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