Being the Diva’s Rumored Girlfriend [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 26

This was already the second fan meet-and-greet event for Mi Man and her group, with significantly more attendees this year compared to the last.

 

The company had anticipated the surge in Mi Man’s popularity and the increased visibility of the girl group, opting to hold the event in a slightly larger concert hall to accommodate the crowd. Even so, many still couldn’t secure tickets.

 

The event wasn’t profit-driven to begin with—ticket prices were modest, and fans in the official support group could even apply for free admission.

 

Yet no one expected the tickets to sell out so quickly, with the majority being snapped up through Mi Man’s fan communities.

 

Meanwhile, Teacher Mumu, who had been avoiding her sulky wife for a week, also appeared outside the concert hall.

 

Mu Yunshu walked in with a large crowd. She happened to have free time today and decided to drop by Mi Man’s fan meeting.

 

On the way, she had worried about being recognized—after all, there were no VIP tickets for this event, meaning she’d have to squeeze in like everyone else.

 

Being famous was inconvenient; wherever she went, she’d attract attention.

 

Hoping things would go smoothly this time, Mu Yunshu had meticulously disguised herself.

 

A long queue stretched outside the concert hall, and she pulled her cap low before obediently joining the line.

 

Who would’ve thought that a top-tier celebrity like her would end up sneaking around in a queue? It was… oddly refreshing.

 

Admittedly, Mi Man had introduced her to many first-time experiences—standing in line being one of them.

 

The ticket check was agonizingly slow, and wearing a mask, glasses, and a cap made Mu Yunshu uncomfortable. She couldn’t wait to get inside and sit down when her peripheral vision caught the merchandise booth nearby.

 

Each member of Star Girls had their own signature fan color, and various hand banners were on sale—ranging from Mi Man’s orange to pink, mint green, blue, and white, creating a vibrant display.

 

Fans of each color kept a respectful distance from one another to avoid crowding.

 

Since it was still early and the queue was tedious, Mu Yunshu wandered over to the orange booth for a look.

 

“Interested in a hand banner, sis?” The vendor, a girl with twin pigtails, greeted her. “388 each, or a discount for two.”

 

Mu Yunshu thought it was quite affordable.

 

“How many do you have left?”

 

“Hmm… about ten.”

 

Mu Yunshu nodded. She had to support her own wife, after all. “I’ll take all of them.”

 

Eyes from the surrounding crowd instantly locked onto her.

 

What kind of loaded fan buys ten hand banners? Forget the cost—how many hands did she even have???

 

Calmly, Mu Yunshu asked, “Anything else?”

 

The girl stammered, “There are two light sticks and some wristbands…”

 

“I’ll take those too.”

 

“All of—?!”

 

“Can I pay by scan?”

 

“Y-yes, of course!!!”

 

Instantly branded as a big spender by the fans, Mu Yunshu found herself swarmed with recommendations for other members.

 

“Sis, sis, wanna check out Jingjing?”

 

“Sis, sis, what about Xiaoxiao?”

 

“Sis, sis—”

 

Mu Yunshu waved them off. “Sorry, I’m a solo stan.”

 

The crowd: “Ooooh—”

 

So, this big spender was an exclusive fan!

 

It’s a shame that Mi Man already has a girlfriend—this wealthy lady might have to leave disappointed.

 

Having bought out the entire stall, the vendor naturally had to show some appreciation. Excitedly, they said, “Miss, since you’re with our fan support team, you can use the VIP entrance to skip the queue. Come with us!”

 

Mu Yunshu thought that was perfect. Carrying her numerous bags, she followed them inside.

 

Later, finding all those purchases cumbersome, she handed most of them out to Mi Man’s fans, keeping only a wristband for herself.

 

The orange wristband was rather cheaply made, but the color was oddly soothing. Wrapped around Mu Yunshu’s slender wrist, it made her skin appear even fairer.

 

She entered the venue with Mi Man’s fans. At that time, the crowd was still sparse, so she quickly found her seat.

 

The concert hall buzzed with excitement, packed with people.

 

The popularity Star Girls had accumulated was on full display.

 

It had to be said—Fu Yilan was an excellent businesswoman, at least when it came to her keen eye.

 

Every fan’s face was lit up with joy, their love for the group and its members completely genuine.

 

As the audience settled in, barely ten minutes passed before the performance officially began.

 

Energetic music exploded through the space, spotlights sweeping across the stage, casting the girls’ faces in a hazy glow.

 

White pleated miniskirts, fiery pink tank tops, and combat boots accentuated their slender figures.

 

Amid the fans’ cheers, the five performers on stage showed no signs of stage fright, each displaying their best selves.

 

The opening act was Star Girls’ debut single. The scorching heat from the spotlights left Mi Man and the others drenched in sweat. As the music faded, they bowed deeply to the audience with bright smiles.

 

“Thank you all for coming to Star Girls’ fan meet!” The host stepped forward, engaging with the group, and the atmosphere remained warm and lively.

 

Mu Yunshu noticed Mi Man still standing in her usual corner, but her complexion seemed much rosier than before.

 

Sweat-drenched bangs and forehead made her look thoroughly damp, leaving Mu Yunshu feeling parched.

 

She’s so beautiful.

 

Completely unaware that someone in the stands was eyeing her lips and collarbone, Mi Man remained quietly in her spot.

 

But her rising fame made solitude impossible—soon, the host singled her out.

 

“Rumor has it you’ll be performing at Mu Yunshu’s concert at the end of the month. Is that true?”

 

“Ah…”

 

Mi Man clasped her hands behind her back, slightly flustered. “Yes, that’s the plan. Unless something unexpected happens, I’ll be there.”

 

The host pressed on, “You’ve been dating for over half a year now. How would you describe Mu Yunshu?”

 

“Describe her?” Mi Man hesitated, unsure how to answer.

 

“How about in three words?”

 

“Let me think…”

 

Mi Man said, “Female delinquent?”

 

Mu Yunshu: “…”

 

Host: “…”

 

Crowd: “…”

 

Teammates: “…Wow.”

 

Mi Man quickly waved her hands. “Just kidding! Yunshu is very gentle. If I had to describe her… maybe ‘darling’?”

 

The audience screamed internally: That’s definitely a cover-up—‘female delinquent’ is the real answer!!!

 

Meanwhile, ‘female delinquent’ Teacher Mumu sat in the stands, covering her mouth as she burst into laughter.

 

This girlfriend of mine… she’s just too adorable.

 

——————

 

The second half of the fan meet was the handshake event, and these handshakes didn’t come for free.

 

During their earlier performance, the Star Girls had launched their new album. While physical albums weren’t the main focus in this digital age, they were still necessary for a girl group like them.

 

The handshake event worked on a purchase basis—one handshake per album bought, with signed versions available for those who wanted autographs.

 

Of course, the prices varied significantly.

 

The regular album was priced at 98 yuan for the digital version and 198 for the physical copy.

 

At the handshake event, the physical copy shot up to 698 yuan, while a version signed by the entire group cost 1998 yuan.

 

Outrageously expensive!

 

Only true fans would actually buy albums at these meet-and-greet prices.

 

Mi Man looked at the queue in front of her. Even at 698 yuan, there were still so many people lining up to buy, which gave her a bit of a headache.

 

Just a year ago, only a handful of people bought her albums. Why were there so many this year?

 

Beside her, Mu Xiaoxiao had already started her session. One of her fans held her hand excitedly, saying, “I’m so glad I got to see you! With so few fans, I really don’t know how you keep going!”

 

Mu Xiaoxiao: “???”

 

None of your business!!

 

Mi Man wasn’t faring much better either…

 

A woman in her twenties gripped Mi Man’s hand and rambled, “This is the hand that Mu Yunshu held! Ah, it’s so soft and delicate!!!”

 

Mi Man: “…”

 

The person behind her in line grumbled, “Hurry up, sis! I want to touch the hand that touched Mumu too!”

 

Mi Man: “???”

 

If you’re all Mu Yunshu’s fans, why aren’t you at her handshake event instead of crowding mine???

 

No wonder there were so many people here—they were all just here to touch the hand that had touched Mu Yunshu!!!

 

This is ridiculous!!!!!!

 

Aside from these odd fans who wanted to experience Mu Yunshu vicariously through Mi Man, there were even stranger ones.

 

“Looking at your palm lines, I can tell there’s a fog of confusion in your heart.”

 

A fan clutched Mi Man’s hand and declared, “The face reflects the heart, and so do the palm lines. You’re bound to face some trouble soon—be careful of those around you! But once you overcome it, a bright new day will dawn!”

 

Mi Man: “…” Master, while you’re at it, could you also divine my financial fortune?

 

Apparently, being an idol didn’t just mean selling your looks—sometimes, you had to sell your palm lines too.

 

Mu Xiaoxiao and the others, who had long since finished their sessions, were already lounging in their chairs playing on their phones. Only Mi Man and Cheng Jing still had fans waiting.

 

Mi Man’s back ached from all the handshaking, and she couldn’t help but feel grateful this was only a once-a-year ordeal.

 

When the last person approached, Mi Man eyed her curiously. This one… was dressed unusually heavily.

 

A large hat, oversized sunglasses, a face mask, and a trench coat—completely bundled up.

 

But that figure…

 

Mi Man tilted her head slightly, surprised. “You—”

 

Mu Yunshu smiled. “I bought all your remaining albums.”

 

Mi Man froze.

 

Each member had a different number of albums allocated based on their fanbase, and she and Cheng Jing had been given the most. The more albums sold at the meet-and-greet, the higher the bonus.

 

Mi Man had never expected to sell out—she knew her limits, and clearing this stack of outrageously priced albums had seemed like a pipe dream.

 

But the person standing before her…

 

Mu Yunshu removed her mask, looked at the person before her, and smiled, “So all your time from now on belongs to me.”