But looking at this setup, she was really afraid she might not have enough money.

They walked into the lavishly decorated hotel lobby.

Crisp instinctively moved closer to Xu Qing, a bit ill at ease as she sized up the surroundings.

Xu Qing just smiled without saying anything and led her toward the elevator hall.

Inside, her ego was expanding at rocket speed.

Miss Xu Qing had finally made something of herself!

She’d turned the persona she played in the group chat into reality, shocking her online friends!

(ﾉ≧∀≦)ﾉ Hahahahahaha!!

Right then, Xu Qing suddenly halted, her whole body like it had been hit with a body-freezing spell, standing there ramrod straight.

(꒪꒫꒪)

Crisp was a bit surprised and followed Xu Qing’s gaze, looking up, her expression also freezing for a moment.

In the gorgeous elevator area ahead, a sexy, sultry figure with a powerful aura was looking at them with a bright smile.

To be precise, she was looking at big-shot Qingqing.

She was wearing a dark, well-tailored business suit, with a camel cashmere coat casually draped over her shoulders.

Black stockings wrapped around a pair of straight, long, beautiful legs.

Just standing there, her aura alone reached over ten meters.

Liu... Liu Ruyan!

(〃＞皿＜)

Damn! How could she be this unlucky!

Xu Qing’s body went rigid in an instant, and she almost instinctively wanted to turn around and bolt.

"Big-shot Qingqing?" Crisp tugged nervously at her arm.

Hearing this worshipful call from the "little pendant" at her side, Xu Qing’s leg—which was about to step away—froze midair.

Her throat bobbed up and down.

Right now she was playing the role of the big female lead, Xu Yanqing!

How could she lose face in front of her "little pendant"?!

Just then, Lin Muxue took the initiative to walk over, a bright and friendly smile blooming on her face. "Hello, Qingqing? What a coincidence. Are you here with a friend for dinner?"

Crisp’s expression jolted.

As expected! She really was big-shot Qingqing’s friend! No wonder her aura was that strong!

Seeing how "Liu Ruyan" was especially gentle today, Xu Qing relaxed a little and forced herself to say, "Yeah, Xue, what a coincidence."

Even though she was panicking like crazy inside and her legs were going slightly weak, on the surface she still looked calm and unruffled.

Doing her best to maintain her badass persona.

"Congratulations, Qingqing." Lin Muxue’s gaze swept over her. "I heard your new drama has already started filming. I’ve read the script—it’s really well written."

Her Snow Candy Culture dealt in short-drama artist management and was now on the right track.

Since it was her future source of income, she naturally paid close attention.

"Mm, thank you." Xu Qing gave a slight nod, her posture perfectly composed.

Looking at this very different Xu Qing, Lin Muxue blinked in surprise; she actually caught a trace of Shen Yuyan’s vibe on her.

The Celine pencil skirt and shirt Xu Qing was wearing had been worn by Shen Yuyan before.

And also... Xu Qing had obviously padded her chest a lot; otherwise, the shirt wouldn’t fit.

Her gaze shifted to Crisp, who was standing beside them with eyes full of admiration. "And this is?"

Crisp hurriedly introduced herself, "Hello, I’m big-shot Qingqing’s... I mean Sister Qingqing’s online friend, Yan Susu. I’ll be doing a cameo in Sister Qingqing’s new drama."

"Oh?" Lin Mu–xue raised her pretty brows. She glanced at the nervous yet excited Crisp, then at Xu Qing, who was trying hard to maintain her icy-queen persona.

She instantly got it.

No wonder Xu Qing was acting so weird today!

Good grief, so she was here to show off in front of her online friend! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

This script she knew all too well!

Lin Muxue immediately got excited. "Hi, Susu, I’m Qingqing’s bestie, Lin Muxue. Nice to meet you."

"Hello, hello!"

Hearing that the other woman was actually big-shot Qingqing’s bestie, Crisp’s eyes sparkled.

Sure enough, outstanding people all had equally outstanding friends around them!

Big-shot Qingqing’s bestie looked badass, her face was badass, and her vibe was badass!

"Did you make a reservation?" Lin Muxue looked at Xu Qing, her tone very gentle.

The corner of Xu Qing’s mouth twitched almost imperceptibly. "No, I was planning to just grab something at Lanque Western Restaurant."

"OK, let me arrange it." Lin Muxue smiled, threw a look at the lobby manager who’d been quietly following not far away, and murmured a few instructions.

The lobby manager immediately understood and picked up his walkie-talkie, issuing orders in a low but rapid voice.

"President Lin, it’s all set."

Lin Muxue nodded in satisfaction and naturally hooked her arm through Xu Qing’s. "Let’s go, darling."

By now she was no longer the "little Xue from Wu," she’d leveled up again. Toward Xu Qing, this "little cutie" who was also Tang Song’s woman, she no longer felt any hostility.

Of course, more importantly, when it came to putting on a show together—

The temptation was just too great; she simply couldn’t refuse!

The three of them took a private elevator straight to the floor where the restaurant was.

They had just stepped out of the elevator.

"President Lin!"

"Hello, President Lin!"

"Hello, Miss Xu!"

...

In the corridor, every hotel staff member they passed immediately stopped, bowed respectfully, and greeted them, their eyes full of awe.

"Thump-thump-thump——"

Xu Qing’s little heart was racing, her palms damp with nerves, but on her face she still tried her best to maintain that worldly, calm expression of "Xu Yanqing, who’s seen it all."

To be fair, although Lin Muxue was a bit of a green tea, she really did... have something!

Just look at this level of flair, this aura.

Definitely worth learning from!

"President Lin, Miss Xu, your private room is ready." The restaurant manager stepped aside with a smile and personally led the way.

Xu Qing imitated Lin Muxue, just giving a light nod, but her big, dark eyes were already darting around, completely out of her control.