Chapter 207/208: Rising to Fame or Making a Fool of Oneself

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Xia Yangyang felt a faint pang of disappointment. Perhaps Gu Qichen’s icy tone had interrupted her anticipation, or perhaps she had truly disturbed him.

“Then you should get back to work,” he said before hanging up.

Holding the phone, Xia Yangyang’s disappointment deepened. She had simply missed him and wanted to hear his voice.

Meanwhile, Gu Qichen stood before the floor-to-ceiling window of his 99th-floor office in the Shengyuan Building. He held a barely-smoked cigarette, a rare occurrence for him. A thin wisp of smoke curled around his unusually cold face. The scene from the balcony replayed in his mind, his fingers clenching in irritation. He hadn’t expected…

The next day was A University’s campus festival. The entire campus buzzed with activity, open to the public, welcoming students from other schools. The most anticipated event was the performance competition between the thirty-two colleges. Xia Yangyang’s drama performance was scheduled for three in the afternoon—the final act of the competition.

Backstage, she anxiously checked her phone, wondering why Gu Qichen hadn’t texted. He’d promised to come. Could he really be that busy? Even if he couldn’t attend, shouldn’t he at least message her? She hesitated, unsure whether to call him, fearing rejection like the previous night. She didn’t know when she’d become so cautious. It was maddening.

“Well, well, if it isn’t our superstar, Xia Yangyang? You wouldn’t believe it, but in costume, it’s a shame you didn’t join our performance major,” a voice sneered from behind.

Xia Yangyang turned to see Kim Fei’er approaching with a group of girls.

Xia Yangyang frowned. “Why are you here?”

Kim Fei’er crossed her arms. “I came to cheer you on. Don’t give me that look. I genuinely want to congratulate you. Perform well; I’ll be watching until the end.”

At that moment, Gu Zhaohan arrived, walking straight to Kim Fei’er. Without a word, he said, “Don’t cause trouble.”

Kim Fei’er smiled. “Prince, you look so handsome today! I’ll bring you flowers after the performance.”

“No need,” Gu Zhaohan replied coldly.

Wen Xiaochu rushed over. “Stop chatting! It’s our turn. Let’s get ready.”

Xia Yangyang, having no time for further thought, hurried onto the stage.

A girl beside Kim Fei’er whispered, “The Prince is really protecting her. Xia Yangyang is so lucky. She stole her role and got all the attention. Maybe she’ll be discovered by talent scouts today and catapult to fame! I saw several famous agents just now.”

A strange smile played on Kim Fei’er’s lips. “The performance hasn’t even started. Who knows what will happen? Whether she rises to fame or makes a fool of herself remains to be seen.” (Kim Fei’er’s inner thoughts: Xia Yangyang, you stole my role, you stole the man I love. I will make you remember this day forever.)

The performance began. The auditorium lights dimmed, the curtain rose, and the music started…

“The Zhu family, known for their decorum for miles around…”

“The willful Ying Tai, going to Hang City for her studies…”

“She, the pearl of the Zhu family, shamed her family by showing her face…”

“Although reluctant to let her go to Hang City, they fear her declining health…”

The narrator's voice introduced the characters as they appeared on stage, one by one.

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