Oops! I Became a Fan of My Rival Idol! - Chapter 53

Shen Nanqing briefly explained the potential consequences of the matter to her, which made Xia Niao look vindicated. “This is what they call karma!”

 

She took out her phone, muttering under her breath, “Hold on, I’m gonna log into Weibo with my alt account and curse him out too!”

 

Qiao Huihui walked around the room and asked curiously, “Where’s Shu Bailian?”

 

At this, Xia Niao replied without looking up, “Probably went to the next dorm to find Jian Luobai. Those two are always stuck together like glue anyway.”

 

Qiao Huihui fell silent for a few seconds, feeling a pang of guilt.

 

In a dorm of four, three might already be in relationships, leaving poor Xia Niao all alone. That was just too tragic.

 

…

 

The group had a simple dinner together and strolled back to the dorm afterward. Xia Niao walked in a lively, carefree manner, skipping and hopping ahead, while Qiao Huihui and Shen Nanqing followed at a leisurely pace.

 

They walked close to each other, their shoulders occasionally brushing. The cool night breeze carried a faint floral fragrance, wrapping around them.

 

Neither spoke, each quietly savoring the flutter in their hearts at the other’s presence. Under the dim evening light, the corners of their lips curled into secret, content smiles.

 

The long walk seemed to end in the blink of an eye. Pushing open the dorm door, they found Shu Bailian inside, painting her nails.

 

Hearing the noise, she turned her head. “Oh, you’re back?”

 

Xia Niao: “Yeah, we’re back!”

 

Shu Bailian curled her lip dismissively. “Who asked you? You’re always holed up in the dorm anyway.”

 

Ignoring Xia Niao’s wide-eyed glare, she turned to Shen Nanqing. “Everyone runs into a few scumbags in life. Don’t let it get to you. Just live your best life—that’ll piss them off the most!”

 

Shen Nanqing understood this was meant to comfort her. She nodded, accepting the kind words.

 

Qiao Huihui grinned and chimed in, “Of course! In the future, our Teacher Shen will—kick Zhao Wenlu’s ass, punch Xinyue Media in the face, marry a gorgeous heiress, and climb to the peak of life!”

 

The first two lines were fine, but the last one made Shen Nanqing’s ears burn instantly.

 

Ahem. Qiao Huihui could indeed be considered a gorgeous heiress…

 

At ten o’clock, the lights went out, and everyone settled into bed.

 

Since the foot of the bed was near the window, the upper bunk caught some faint outside light—dim, but enough to make out vague outlines.

 

Qiao Huihui burrowed under her blanket first, then stared unblinkingly as Shen Nanqing undressed.

 

Sensing the gaze, Shen Nanqing paused while unbuttoning her shirt.

 

Looking down at Qiao Huihui’s gleaming eyes, she shook her head helplessly. Then, in one swift motion, she pulled off her shirt and draped it over Qiao Huihui’s face before quickly slipping into her pajamas.

 

Qiao Huihui’s vision went dark, but in that fleeting moment before, she had caught a glimpse of a slender, smooth waist.

 

Breathing in the familiar scent on the shirt, she giggled silently to herself.

 

The shirt was lifted from her face, replaced by Shen Nanqing’s questioning gaze. In a whisper, she asked, “What’s so funny?”

 

Qiao Huihui propped herself up on one elbow, crooking a finger to beckon Shen Nanqing closer.

 

Then, looping an arm around her neck, she murmured softly into her ear, “Your waist is so slim…”

 

The warm breath against her ear sent shivers down Shen Nanqing’s arm, and the blush on her cheeks spread all the way to her neck.

 

She suddenly pulled away, nearly causing Qiao Huihui, who had lost her support, to stumble.

 

Half of Shen Nanqing’s face was buried in the blanket, her voice muffled as she muttered, “Goodnight!”

 

Qiao Huihui paused for a moment, realizing the other girl was embarrassed, and stifled a laugh. “…Goodnight.”

 

She lay back in her own blanket, closed her eyes, and resolved to behave—no more mischief.

 

Yet, the sound of the other girl’s breathing so close by left her restless and flustered. Half an hour later, she realized with a start that she couldn’t sleep.

 

Qiao Huihui bit her lip. Hmm… Had she napped too much during the day?

 

She tilted her head slightly, peeking through a tiny slit of one eye, hoping to sneak a glance at Shen Nanqing asleep—only to meet the other girl’s gaze the moment she opened her eyes.

 

Qiao Huihui: “…”

 

Shen Nanqing: “…”

 

They both shut their eyes simultaneously, pretending to be asleep.

 

A few seconds later, a restless little hand slipped out from under one blanket and gently tugged at the other.

 

After a while, another hand emerged from the other blanket. The two hands slowly touched, feeling each other’s warmth, then lightly, ever so lightly, hooked their pinkies together.

 

In the silent night, the stars slept around the moon, leaves swayed softly with the breeze, and the dappled shadows of trees filtered through the window, falling upon the two girls lost in sweet dreams.

 

 

As the evidence was gradually revealed, it became almost certain that the so-called “company’s top star” was none other than Yu Yao. However, online opinions were sharply divided.

 

The main reason was that Yu Yao’s public image was too deeply ingrained. Almost everyone who mentioned the rising star Yu Yao would describe her as gentle and kind-hearted. It was also said that she worked hard in her acting career—though her skills weren’t top-tier, she was constantly improving.

 

So when the bombshell dropped that she was actually a venomous beauty, everyone’s first reaction was disbelief—especially her fans.

 

“Weren’t the haters always mocking our YaoYao for her acting? How come they’re now saying she’s been acting all along?”

 

“If YaoYao’s acting were really that good—enough to fool so many people—she should’ve won awards by now!”

 

“These haters have no conscience. YaoYao works so hard, and they still attack her!”

 

“Please, Miss S, stop dragging our YaoYao into this. She’s a victim too—they share the same manager!”

 

“If you want revenge, go after the manager. Why target YaoYao?”

 

“Exactly, that so-and-so Qing isn’t even that great-looking. Is she really worth YaoYao’s jealousy? Pumpkin fans, think again—does she even compare?”

 

“Say no to cyberbullying. Accusing an actor without solid proof is unacceptable. If society operates like this, it’s truly dark.”

 

As a rising star, Yu Yao naturally had a much larger fanbase than Shen Nanqing. After a night of coordinated efforts, her fans managed to push several hashtags to the top of the trending list.

 

#YuYaoFramed

 

#NoFalseAccusationsWithoutProof

 

#ShenNanqingIncidentSuspectedStunt

 

#SayNoToCyberbullying

 

Yu Yao’s fans labeled the incident as a case of cyberbullying, even going so far as to smear Shen Nanqing, spreading rumors that the entire ordeal was orchestrated by a small-time actress desperate for fame, attempting to drag the innocent Yu Yao down with her.

 

Many clueless bystanders bought into it.

 

They rallied in support of Yu Yao—

 

“Stand with Yu Yao! She’s always been such a gentle and gracious girl. I believe in her!”

 

“Say no to cyberbullying—get the facts straight before speaking.”

 

“These small-time celebs will do anything for clout these days. How could anyone stoop so low as to frame someone as sweet as Yu Yao?”

 

The “Pumpkin” fans (Shen Nanqing’s fandom) were livid.

 

“Are you blind? The evidence is right there!”

 

“Sweet in public, vicious behind the scenes—classic Yu Yao, the Oscar-worthy actress.”

 

“I’m so mad! My comment just got buried under theirs. Their fanbase is spamming like crazy. I wish divine justice would drop a hammer on them!”

 

This was just the rant of an enraged Pumpkin fan, but who would’ve thought… divine justice would actually strike?

 

In the dead of night, a hashtag labeled “Explosive” shot to the top of the trending list.

 

#Yu Yao Drug Abuse#

 

Netizens were stunned, their metaphorical melons (gossip) dropping to the floor.

 

This trending topic was backed by an official police announcement, which mentioned that a certain Mr. Zhao had been arrested for theft but, during interrogation, implicated a Ms. Yu in drug-related activities.

 

Though the photos were blurred, Zhao Wenlu and Yu Yao were still recognizable.

 

“Too many melons, I can’t keep up—I’m stuffed!”

 

“Unbelievable. Just moments ago, Yu Yao’s fans were praising her kindness. Since when is drug abuse considered kind?”

 

“Damn, this is the plot twist of the year!”

 

“Apologies to Shen Nanqing—I was misled by Yu Yao’s fans and ended up cursing her out earlier.”

 

“Uh… As a Pumpkin fan, my feelings are complicated…”

 

Yu Yao’s fans went completely silent, and Shen Nanqing’s fans weren’t faring much better. They had been locked in a fierce battle earlier, only for their opponents to be wiped out by a sudden meteor strike. While they were happy, the whole situation felt oddly surreal.

 

Tonight was destined to be a feast for gossipmongers, because aside from the drug scandal, an avalanche of other juicy tidbits surfaced out of nowhere.

 

Photos of a certain company executive using drugs
Evidence of a certain CEO Li’s affairs with hundreds of women
Inappropriate relationships between a certain director and actors
A wealthy heir coercing newcomers into shady deals

 

Qiao Guangzong adjusted his glasses, a faint smile playing on his lips. “This Yu Yao is quite something—she’s been collecting all this dirt, even recordings and photos.”

 

He tapped his desk and said to his secretary, “Since she wants to go out with a bang, let’s give her a hand.”

 

Wang Baohua, his belly quivering with rage, paced back and forth. As his secretary delivered increasingly dire updates, his fingers trembled before he slammed his fist on the table.

 

“Why is this spreading so fast?! Who’s pulling the strings behind the scenes?”

 

His subordinates kept their heads down, not daring to utter a word.

 

Wang Baohua was beside himself, his jowls shaking with fury. “What are you all standing around for?! Stop the leaks now!”

 

“Boss Wang… we—we can’t stop it. It’s spreading too fast…”

 

“Useless trash!” Wang Baohua’s roar could be heard three floors down. His heart burned with hatred for Yu Yao, his eyes filled with icy fury.

 

If he’d known this woman had such a card up her sleeve, he should have killed her first!

 

Similar scenes played out in many different companies—those exposed either slumped in despair or raged in anger, but the one constant was their hatred for Yu Yao.

 

On Weibo—

 

“My entire worldview is shattered…”

 

“Are all rich people this filthy? Disgusting!”

 

“Am I the only one who thinks Yu Yao isn’t simple? Even at this point, she can drag a bunch of big shots down with her?”

 

“Obviously! Our Oscar-winning queen Yao Yao isn’t some pushover! Might as well give her this year’s Ruthless Badass Award too!”

 

“Bro, she’s not just ruthless—she’s a straight-up werewolf!”

 

“Nah, nah—she’s a werewolf slayer!”