Chapter 4: Tailgating

Chapter 4

After a brief moment of surprise, Nan Yue narrowed her eyes dangerously.

Combined with the recent news, it was very likely that Qin Zhao's ability to buy VIP tickets was related to Ye Chenxi.

If so, in addition to being angry, she should also consider whether her relationship with Ye Chenxi should continue.

They weren't even married yet and Ye Chenxi already dared to cheat on her, things would only get worse if they got married.

She did like Ye Chenxi, but not blindly without self-respect. She had her own bottom line.

Nan Yue put away her complicated thoughts and moved her gaze to the stage where the show had already started.

Qin Zhao also finally breathed a sigh of relief. Being stared at by Nan Yue for a few seconds made the hairs on her back stand up.

Currently she had no money or influence. It would be very easy for Nan Yue to deal with her.

As expected, the drama was wonderful. Qin Zhao, who had only come to get close to Nan Yue, got absorbed in it as she watched.

What was annoying was that there were a few loud buffoons in the VIP seats. They seemed afraid no one would hear them and discussed the plot loudly.

Especially the person next to Nan Yue. His voice was so loud it nearly drowned out the actors.

Unconsciously, Nan Yue leaned her body to the right. Without armrests between the seats, her shoulder touched Qin Zhao.

"Sorry," Nan Yue quickly sat up straight.

Qin Zhao noticed Nan Yue's situation and suggested, "Why don't we switch seats?"

Hearing this, Nan Yue looked at Qin Zhao in surprise.

Her impression of Qin Zhao was that she was a vixen who seduced other people's boyfriends. Suddenly feeling Qin Zhao's kindness made her feel uncomfortable.

But she soon realized she was wearing a mask and Qin Zhao probably didn't recognize her.

Since Qin Zhao could steal her boyfriend, what was wrong with her taking a little advantage of Qin Zhao?

So Nan Yue nodded, and the two switched seats.

Sitting in the seat, Nan Yue was enveloped by the warmth Qin Zhao had left behind. A strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart.

Why did the other person appear here? Was it really a coincidence?

Qin Zhao was also annoyed. Nan Yue had switched seats with her because she disliked others discussing the drama loudly. Qin Zhao shouldn't use the same method to start a conversation with Nan Yue, that would just be asking for trouble.

She could only remain silent, at least leaving Nan Yue with a good impression.

Until the end of the show, neither spoke another word.

When the lights came on, Qin Zhao closed her eyes, blinded by the sudden brightness. When her eyes had adjusted, she found Nan Yue had already left.

In the crowd of departing viewers, she barely caught sight of Nan Yue's back as she walked out the door.

Qin Zhao quickened her pace, wanting to catch up, but soon gave up on the idea.

Even if she caught up to Nan Yue, what would she say?

But at that moment, she noticed another familiar figure.

Wearing a white shirt and black pants, slightly curly short hair, it could be none other than Zhao Feibai!

Qin Zhao thought of the scene in the book where Zhao Feibai had "rescued the beauty" and it seemed to take place tonight.

She decisively followed him out.

After buying a hair tie at the convenience store across from the theater and tying up her hair, Qin Zhao carefully followed Zhao Feibai from not too far behind.

About 500 meters ahead of her was Nan Yue walking in front.

It had to be said, the author didn't care about common sense at all just to move the plot forward for Nan Yue to walk such a long way without a driver picking her up.

After walking a while, Zhao Feibai's phone suddenly rang. He panicked and hurriedly took the phone out of his pocket and muted it.

Seeing his nervous reaction, Qin Zhao found it a bit strange. It was just a phone call, no need for such an exaggerated response. There must be something shady going on.

She saw him redial and said, "System, relay Zhao Feibai's conversation with the person on the other end of the phone in real time."

"You got it."

The system directly streamed the audio of Zhao Feibai's conversation.

Qin Zhao stood at the street corner. Zhao Feibai didn't see her, so he asked Nan Yue from afar, "Miss, are you alright?"

Nan Yue's gaze turned to Zhao Feibai, her expression even colder. She already knew tonight's incident was instigated by Zhao Feibai.

Seeing him hypocritically show concern for her now instantly ignited her anger, making her want to rush over and punch Zhao Feibai.

But constrained by her status as a young miss, she didn't make a move.

So she looked to Qin Zhao and said, "Go beat up Zhao Feibai for me. Then I'll forgive you."

Qin Zhao was angry that Nan Yue was slandering her, so of course she wouldn't give Nan Yue any smile. She just said, "Keep dreaming. Anything can happen in dreams."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao Feibai walked over, rubbing the bruise on his chin. He asked Nan Yue as if nothing had happened, "Who are you talking to?"

Then he saw Qin Zhao, and his expression drastically changed. There was faint fear in his eyes. He didn't expect the kick Qin Zhao gave him made his face hit the ground, leaving him unable to move for twenty minutes.

The power and destructiveness were simply unheard of.

Qin Zhao glanced coldly at him, scaring Zhao Feibai so much that he immediately knelt on the ground, begging for mercy nonstop. "I'm sorry, I didn't know you were here. I was just passing by. I'll leave now. Please don't make things difficult for me!"

As Zhao Feibai begged for mercy, he also retreated backwards on his knees, trying to escape.

Seeing all this, Nan Yue realized she had wrongly accused Qin Zhao. Qin Zhao had already taught Zhao Feibai a lesson when the thugs showed up.

Qin Zhao knew about Zhao Feibai being the mastermind behind the scenes even earlier than herself. If she really wanted to watch with indifference, why would she have beaten up Zhao Feibai like this?

Just as Zhao Feibai thought he had retreated to a safe distance and wanted to get up and run away, Qin Zhao's voice came: "Stand still and explain everything clearly before you scram."

So Zhao Feibai could only tell the whole story with a crying face as he returned to stand before the two.

Nan Yue listened with complicated expressions.

"Miss Nan, I like you. I've liked you for a long time, ever since the first time you came to the company to see Ye Chenxi. But I could never find a chance to express myself.

My friends saw me frowning all day and came up with this stupid idea, to set you up together with those people.

But please believe me, I never intended to harm you. Those people were only meant to scare you a bit, and then I would step in to resolve it.

It was just an act, that's all. Please forgive my childish behavior."

As he spoke, Zhao Feibai even looked at Nan Yue with deep affection, mumbling, "It was all because I like you!"

Nan Yue was disgusted by Zhao Feibai's greasy and pretentious expression. She turned her gaze to Qin Zhao's exquisite and cold features, feeling much better.

She took off her mask and breathed in some fresh air, then said expressionlessly, "Liking someone yet using harm to express it. You remind me of elementary school boys who would pull girls' hair just to get their attention. Your affection is immature and cheap."

Such an evaluation made Zhao Feibai's face alternate between red and white. He was so devastated that he lost the energy to refute.

"Don't let me see you again in the future. You only make me feel nauseous."

After Nan Yue finished, she ignored Zhao Feibai who was paralyzed on the ground and pulled Qin Zhao's hand as she walked forward.

Qin Zhao let her pull along.

After walking for over ten minutes, a car slowly drove over and stopped beside the two.

Someone got out of the car, opened the door for Nan Yue, and respectfully invited Nan Yue to get in the car.

Nan Yue said to Qin Zhao, "Let's get in the car first. I'll take you home."

Qin Zhao gave Nan Yue a look, making Nan Yue feel a little guilty and avert her eyes.

The corners of Qin Zhao's lips curved up imperceptibly. She was actually very thankful for this misunderstanding, as it allowed their relationship to progress.

She told the driver an address, and the car started moving.

Inside the car, the two sat quietly, neither speaking first, as if competing to see who would crack first.

The atmosphere was somewhat tense.

After half an hour, Nan Yue finally couldn't stand it and spoke up, "I'm sorry..."

After a long pause, Qin Zhao hmm'ed in response, then asked, "Sorry for what?"

"I shouldn't have misunderstood you." To avoid seeming too passive, Nan Yue quickly added, "You didn't deliberately not help me. You...you're a good person."

Qin Zhao frowned. She hadn't even started chasing yet but was already given the "good person card". This wouldn't do.

Hearing no response from Qin Zhao, Nan Yue thought she was still angry and carefully asked, "Why aren't you saying anything? Did I say something wrong?"