Chapter 52
Instead of answering, Lu Letian said, “Well, Miss Zuo, if we could become friends…”
“Lu Letian, what are you doing here?” A voice interrupted him.
Lu Letian instinctively turned towards the voice and made a helpless expression upon seeing the newcomer.
“Miss Chang, what are you doing here?” Zuo Bian looked at Chang Wensi curiously. She was wearing sunglasses, a scarf, and a mask, even though it was summer.
Although Chang Wensi had tried her best to conceal herself, those who knew her could still recognize her from her voice and demeanor.
Chang Wensi took off her sunglasses and crossed her arms, her eyes narrowed as she looked back and forth between Lu Letian and Zuo Bian.
“Why are you two together?” she asked, her tone accusatory, as if she had caught them doing something wrong.
Lu Letian spoke first. “I just happened to run into Miss Zuo.”
Chang Wensi clicked her tongue twice. “Lu Letian, don’t you ever stop chasing after beautiful women? Even though Zuo Bian stole my brother’s future girlfriend, she’s already taken. Are you planning to be a homewrecker? Zuo Bian, tell me, what’s your relationship with Qin Ai?!”
Zuo Bian answered blankly, “A touching socialist sisterhood?”
It was all 555’s fault. It had been complaining in Zuo Bian’s mind, saying that stories about women without a romantic relationship were just touching socialist sisterhoods, not exciting at all.
Zuo Bian’s answer made Chang Wensi speechless. She cleared her throat awkwardly. “Anyway, Lu Letian, I advise you not to be a homewrecker.”
Lu Letian shrugged and smiled, tilting his head. “But Miss Zuo and Qin Ai are just sisters. If I were to pursue Miss Zuo, how would that be considered homewrecking?”
“Lu Letian, you’re quite eloquent. Why don’t you become a talk show host instead of an actor?” Chang Wensi put her hands on her hips, ready to argue with Lu Letian.
“Don’t you think it would be a waste to only use this face for hosting?” Lu Letian’s usual charming demeanor crumbled in front of Chang Wensi, turning him into a childish bickerer.
Zuo Bian watched them argue silently, then decided to discreetly slip away.
While Chang Wensi and Lu Letian were “debating,” Zuo Bian started browsing the motorcycles seriously.
She initially wanted to buy a white one because Qin Ai liked white. But white wasn’t cool enough, so her gaze landed on a black and red heavy motorcycle.
“This one looks great.” Zuo Bian ran her hand over the handlebars, admiring the motorcycle as if it were a work of art.
The salesperson immediately approached her and started explaining the specifications. Zuo Bian listened attentively.
This heavy motorcycle required strength to handle. It wasn’t recommended for those with a petite build. But Zuo Bian didn’t need to worry about that. With her physical abilities, she could easily handle this motorcycle.
“I’ll take this one.” Then Zuo Bian spotted a red and white motorcycle. She thought it looked good too and could be a gift for Qin Ai.
She swiftly paid with her card and filled in her address, wondering when she could give Qin Ai the gift.
【I’m so envious of the rich. When will I be able to spend money freely instead of meticulously calculating my points every time I buy something?】
‘555, how many points do you have now?’
555 said sadly, 【-9999. I’m currently in debt. I bought a house in our main city and spent all my savings. I even took out a loan. I still have 9999 points to pay back.】
‘But you said you wanted to support Little Frog. I think it’s safer to leave Little Frog to me. I’m afraid you’ll starve it to death.’
【Sigh, even systems need a house and a car to get married these days. I’m just planning ahead.】
‘Hmm? Does 555 have someone it wants to marry?’
Hearing this, 555 blushed.
【Well… yes, but I haven’t confessed yet~】
‘Do you want me to help you plan your confession?’ Zuo Bian, who had always been guided by 555, now wanted to offer relationship advice in return.
555 hesitated. 【No, it’s okay. My feelings will reach them, uwu.】
This made Zuo Bian even more curious about who 555 liked, but since 555 wasn’t ready to reveal it yet, she didn’t press further.
After buying the motorcycle, Zuo Bian was ready to leave after a quick meal and then go to Qin Ai’s office. However, Chang Wensi and Lu Letian, who had been arguing heatedly, stopped their bickering and blocked her way when they saw her about to leave.
“Hey, Zuo Bian, you promised to have dinner with me last time. You can’t refuse this time.” Chang Wensi put her hands on her hips, her chin raised, her usual arrogant self.
Zuo Bian thought that she and Chang Wensi were considered friends now, and there was nothing wrong with having a meal together, so she nodded in agreement.
“Sure. What do you want to eat? It’s my treat.”
Chang Wensi snorted and crossed her arms. “You’re treating me? When does the eldest daughter of the Chang family need someone else to pay for a meal? Of course, it’s my treat.”
Lu Letian chimed in, “Since Wensi is treating us, count me in. Wensi, it’s been a while since we last met. Let’s catch up over dinner.”
Chang Wensi glanced at Lu Letian, her tone sarcastic. “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. Besides, can’t you, Young Master Lu, even afford a meal? Do you have to freeload?”
“A meal treated by Miss Chang is bound to be delicious. It’s my honor to dine with two beautiful ladies.”
Lu Letian’s smile was so sincere that Chang Wensi coughed awkwardly. “Fine, I guess having you join us isn’t so bad. But Zuo Bian, do you mind? This guy might look decent, but he’s actually a chatterbox. He can talk non-stop.”
Zuo Bian suppressed a smile, thinking of Qin Tian. Both their names had the character “Tian,” and they were both very talkative.
“I don’t mind,” Zuo Bian said.
Chang Wensi sighed in relief. After a moment of thought, she said, “I remember a really good private restaurant nearby. It’s not far from here. Let’s go.”
“Okay.” Zuo Bian nodded.
The three of them walked towards the exit. All three were celebrities: Lu Letian, a popular actor; Zuo Bian, a rising star; and Chang Wensi, a talented actress with both beauty and skill.
However, only Chang Wensi was fully disguised. The other two didn’t seem to have any awareness of their celebrity status, walking out casually.
“Hey, why aren’t you two wearing anything?” Chang Wensi grabbed their arms, staring at them intently.
Lu Letian flashed a dazzling smile. “Beautiful things should be shared with everyone, like my face.”
Zuo Bian asked, “Wear? Wear what?”
Chang Wensi pulled out two masks from her pocket and shoved one into each of their hands.
“Masks, of course! Are you guys even celebrities? What if you get caught by paparazzi? Put them on, I don’t want to be involved in any scandals with you.”
Under Chang Wensi’s watchful eye, Lu Letian and Zuo Bian reluctantly put on the masks.
Lu Letian grumbled, “I don’t want to be involved in a scandal with you either.”
Zuo Bian, with only her eyes visible above the mask, asked in confusion, “We’re both women, can we even have a scandal?”
Chang Wensi thought about the fan-made videos of her and Zuo Bian that she had seen online and said with a complicated expression, “Yes, any two people can be shipped as a couple. Even non-humans can be shipped. So, you better be careful, understand?”
“Understood,” Lu Letian said, hands in his pockets, looking nonchalant.
“Understood!” Zuo Bian nodded seriously.
From the incident with Xu Ruisheng, Zuo Bian understood what CP meant. She didn’t want to be involved in any shipping scandals because she was afraid of making Qin Ai jealous.
However, what she feared most came to pass. The three of them were photographed together, and the photos quickly trended on Weibo. But that’s a story for later.
Chang Wensi treated them to a meal, and Lu Letian insisted on joining them, but in the end, only Zuo Bian truly enjoyed the food.
As Chang Wensi and Lu Letian bickered and exposed each other’s embarrassing past, Zuo Bian swiftly devoured all the delicious dishes on the table.
The restaurant Chang Wensi chose served small portions, focusing on delicate presentation.
Many of the plates looked large, but they only held a few pieces of meat, which Zuo Bian could finish in one bite.
When Lu Letian and Chang Wensi finally tired of their argument and decided to eat, they were shocked to find that there was barely any food left on the table.
Chang Wensi rubbed her eyes and patted Lu Letian’s shoulder, asking in disbelief, “Am I seeing things?”
Lu Letian’s lips twitched. “It’s impossible for both of us to be seeing things.”
Zuo Bian wiped her mouth with satisfaction, giving Chang Wensi a grateful smile. “Xiao Chang, you’re so kind. I really enjoyed the meal today. Thank you for treating me.”
Chang Wensi nodded instinctively. “Oh, okay.”
“I’m full. I have to go meet Qin Ai now. You guys enjoy your meal. Bye.” Zuo Bian picked up her bag and left, her smile friendly and her movements natural, completely unaware that she had eaten almost everything on the table.
Lu Letian and Chang Wensi watched her leave. After she was gone, they looked at each other. Was there anything left to eat? She had finished everything!
She said she was here for the meal, and she really was just here for the meal? It was rare to see someone so honest these days.
Only inedible decorations remained on the plates. Chang Wensi had to order another table of dishes before she and Lu Letian could finally start eating.
After Zuo Bian left, 555 started talking. 【I suddenly feel bad for Chang Wensi. You call her Xiao Chang when you need something and Miss Chang when you don’t. You’ve tricked her into treating you to meals, giving you information, and even distracting the male supporting character.】
Zuo Bian, in a good mood, replied, ‘Xiao Chang is such a good person.’
【I think Chang Wensi would have mixed feelings if she heard that. But I also want to say, Chang Wensi is truly a good person.】
Chang Wensi, constantly friend-zoned, sneezed, wondering who was thinking about her.
Lu Letian, the straight man, said, “You probably sneezed because you have a cold. You should wear more clothes.”
Chang Wensi rolled her eyes at him.
Meanwhile, Zuo Bian was already on her way to the Qin Group building. The drama she starred in, “Ascending to Immortality,” was premiering tomorrow. She went online to see if there were any new trailers and stumbled upon a scandal involving her.
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