Fake Love with the Movie Queen - Chapter 1
A slender, pale leg emerged from the black Rolls-Royce Cullinan, instantly setting the live-stream audience into a frenzy. A flood of comments scrolled across the screen:
So fair—wait, no—so long! Who’s the first one out?
That leg, that car—it’s gotta be our queen of the silver screen!
You nailed it! I saw Queen Qiu driving the same car just the other day. Who else could it possibly be?
The “Queen Qiu” everyone was referring to was Qiu Qing’an, who had recently won the Best Actress award. The title of “queen of the silver screen” was well-deserved.
The live stream they were watching was Falling for You, a new dating show produced by Orange TV, featuring six guests in total.
Before their official appearances, the identities of these six guests had been kept under wraps, so the audience had no idea who would be participating.
However, according to some well-informed sources, Qiu Qing’an was indeed one of the six.
The barrage of comments grew even more frenzied:
Queen, queen, I love you!
I’m Queen Qiu’s loyal dog!
I want to join the show! I want to date Queen Qiu!
…
As more and more viewers flooded into the live stream, Xiang Ying, the director sitting in the control room, smiled with satisfaction at the overwhelming response.
The live camera continued rolling.
That long, beautiful leg stepped onto the ground, revealing the person hidden inside the car.
A delicate face, exuding an air of cool detachment.
But it wasn’t the Qiu Qing’an the audience had been expecting—instead, it was Gu Nanxuan, a controversial newcomer actress who had been making waves recently.
Ugh, why her? What a letdown.
A scornful comment flashed by.
Soon, more and more followed:
If I’d known she was on this show, I wouldn’t have tuned in.
Thanks for the heads-up, I’m out.
The number of viewers in the live stream plummeted in an instant.
Some who were unaware of the backstory asked:
What’s wrong with Gu Nanxuan? I think she’s pretty good-looking.
Immediately, someone fired back:
Check Weibo. The top trending hashtag is about her.
The curious ones quickly pulled out their phones and opened Weibo, where Gu Nanxuan’s name dominated the first trending topic:
#GuNanxuanAssaultsFan
Clicking into it revealed a short video clip.
In the footage, Gu Nanxuan walked out of the airport and, while passing through a crowd, suddenly kicked a man standing close to her.
The man fell to the ground instantly, holding up a sign with Gu Nanxuan’s name on it—clearly a fan waiting to greet her.
The video was brief, lasting only about ten seconds, but it was more than enough to showcase Gu Nanxuan’s “atrocious behavior.”
Those who had initially considered defending her immediately fell silent.
Unaware that her “misdeeds” had already been exposed to the public, Gu Nanxuan walked calmly into the villa prepared by the show for its guests.
As the first to arrive, she pushed open the door to find the living room empty.
Casually setting her luggage in a corner, she took a seat on the sofa, waiting for the other guests to arrive.
The second to enter was Si Kongyuan, a beauty influencer with millions of followers on video platforms.
Si Kongyuan’s popularity was immense, and since this dating show was broadcast live, her appearance instantly drew a flood of her fans into the stream, spamming the chat:
Protect our precious Yuanyuan!
Ahhh! It’s my goddess Si Kong!
Flowers X99, Gifts X99…
Sikong Yuan was exceptionally skilled at facing the camera. No matter which angle the production team chose, she could always present her most beautiful side to the audience.
After fully showcasing her lovely appearance and figure outside the villa, she finally wheeled her luggage inside.
Gu Nanxuan heard someone enter and glanced up briefly before immediately returning her gaze to her phone, not even considering a greeting.
Unfazed by the cold reception, Sikong Yuan walked over warmly and said, “Hello, I’m Sikong Yuan. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I hope we can get along well in the future.”
She extended her hand to express friendliness.
Gu Nanxuan remained focused on typing a reply to a message, responding to her enthusiasm with only a faint, “Gu Nanxuan.”
As for the hand extended in front of her, it was as if she didn’t see it.
Viewers watching the live stream erupted in furious criticism:
Does Gu Nanxuan think the show is her family’s business? Acting so high and mighty?
Gu Nanxuan, get out of the show!
Sikong Yuan’s fans asked:
Who is this Gu Nanxuan? She has zero manners!
After getting an explanation and checking the trending topics on Weibo, they became even more incensed and joined in the barrage:
Gu Nanxuan, get out of the show!
In the control room, director Xiang Ying saw the screen flooded with Gu Nanxuan, get out of the show! and felt a twitch in her temple. She quickly grabbed her walkie-talkie and instructed the other guests to hurry in, hoping to divert the audience’s attention.
The third to arrive was Ge Jiang, a highly regarded actress in the entertainment industry with numerous awards to her name.
However, she was naturally uncompetitive and easygoing, often missing out on major accolades—much to her fans’ dismay.
As Ge Jiang entered, her fans quickly flooded the chat, pushing aside the earlier emotional outbursts to cheer for their idol.
“Hello, I’m Ge Jiang,” she said simply as she walked into the villa, greeting the two with a nod.
Her personality was naturally reserved—not overly warm, but never impolite.
Seeing a new arrival, Sikong Yuan immediately stood up enthusiastically and shook Ge Jiang’s hand. “I’m Sikong Yuan. I hope we can get along well in the future.”
As she held Ge Jiang’s hand, she subtly adjusted their positions, clearly aware of the camera angles to ensure her flawless makeup was perfectly captured.
Ge Jiang frowned imperceptibly but made no comment.
Once Sikong Yuan let go, she found a seat nearby and sat down.
Unsurprisingly, Gu Nanxuan once again ignored the newcomer.
The barrage of comments returned:
Gu Nanxuan, get out of the show!
Fortunately, the fourth and fifth guests arrived soon after, pushing aside the audience’s resentful remarks.
Zhu Ningyue, the heiress of the wealthy Zhu family, and Yu Qianxue, another rising actress with a far better reputation, met at the entrance and walked into the villa together.
After brief introductions among the five, they sat together, waiting for the sixth guest.
About ten minutes passed, but there was still no sign of the sixth person, leaving the villa in an awkward silence.
Sikong Yuan stood up again, taking the initiative to bond with the others.
Having already experienced Gu Nanxuan’s coldness, she wisely avoided her this time.
“Jiang Jiang, would you like some coffee?” She chose Ge Jiang—the most well-known and seemingly approachable among them—as her starting point.
The villa was stocked with plenty of sponsored drinks and snacks, which the guests could freely take.
Coffee, however, required grinding the beans and brewing them with a coffee machine, making it relatively more troublesome.
Ge Jiang didn’t want to trouble her and casually picked up a bottle of juice from the coffee table, signaling, “No need, I’ll just have some juice.”
Seeing her brush off the offer, Sikong Yuan had no choice but to shift her attention to Zhu Ningyue and Yu Qianxue. “What about you two, Ningyue and Qianxue?”
“I don’t drink coffee,” Zhu Ningyue refused quickly, her brows slightly furrowed. “And next time, don’t call me that.”
Sikong Yuan’s expression turned awkward, and her gaze fell on the last person—Yu Qianxue.
Whether she genuinely wanted coffee or simply didn’t want to leave Sikong Yuan hanging, Yu Qianxue smiled softly and said, “Then I’ll trouble you for a cup.”
Sikong Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and walked over to the coffee machine to start preparing it.
At the moment, the other guests in the villa were all seated on the sofa with no intention of conversing, so the camera naturally shifted its focus to Sikong Yuan, the only one moving.
Under the live broadcast, whether she was grinding the coffee beans or brewing the coffee, she did it all with remarkable elegance.
Even viewers who weren’t originally her fans found themselves thoroughly captivated.
Wow, I had no idea Sikong Yuan was so talented!
New fan here
Yu Qianxue seemed to realize that Sikong Yuan’s actions were drawing attention. After glancing at the other three, she stood up and walked over to Sikong Yuan, asking, “Do you need any help?”
The moment Yu Qianxue approached, she inadvertently blocked the camera. Sikong Yuan’s smile faltered for a split second, but she replied smoothly, “Sure.”
She swapped places with Yu Qianxue, allowing the camera to capture her once again.
As the two stood tinkering with the coffee machine, the crisp sound of high heels echoed from the villa’s entrance.
The long-awaited, heavyweight guest of the show—Qiu Qing’an—had finally arrived.
Dressed in a sleek black gown, a delicate pearl necklace draped around her neck, her hair cascading loosely down her back, she stepped into the villa with one hand pulling her luggage and the other steadying herself in high heels.
“Sorry to keep you waiting,” her gentle voice carried a hint of mesmerizing allure.
Her breathtakingly beautiful face bore only a light touch of makeup, giving her an air of understated elegance.
The live broadcast audience erupted instantly:
Ahhh, Qiu Qing’an is really here!
I’ve waited so long for this moment!
I’m fangirling so hard Mistress, come punish me
Ahem, let’s keep it appropriate, folks.
The number of viewers in the livestream surged once again, with those who had left earlier rushing back in.
Qiu Qing’an was undoubtedly the most high-profile among the six guests. Not only did she captivate the live audience, but even inside the villa, all eyes were drawn to her.
“Qiu… Qing’an, could I get your autograph?” The moment Yu Qianxue saw Qiu Qing’an, she forgot all about the coffee, gazing at her with starstruck admiration.
Qiu Qing’an looked at her sparkling eyes and curved her lips into a faint smile. “Of course, but I didn’t bring any paper or pen.”
Yu Qianxue suddenly remembered they were live-streaming and suppressed her excitement. “I really admire you.”
As a rising actress, Qiu Qing’an was her greatest idol—the very benchmark she aspired to reach.
Qiu Qing’an responded politely, “Thank you.”
Ge Jiang stood up from the sofa and extended her hand toward Qiu Qing’an. “Hello, I’m Ge Jiang.”
“I’ve long admired your work. I really enjoy your dramas,” Qiu Qing’an said, shaking her hand with a hint of familiarity in her tone.
Ge Jiang was visibly surprised, not expecting Qiu Qing’an to be familiar with her.
Qiu Qing’an then turned her gaze to Zhu Ningyue, who was seated on the sofa. “Hello, I’m Qiu Qing’an.”
“Zhu Ningyue,” Zhu Ningyue replied with a fairly friendly attitude. After the brief introduction, she stepped aside to give the other two space.
Si Kongyuan was still making coffee, missing this chance to share the spotlight, and was growing increasingly anxious.
But unlike Yu Qianxue, she couldn’t just drop everything and walk away—after all, she had volunteered to make the coffee.
“Why are you only arriving now?” Gu Nanxuan, who had been silent on the sofa, suddenly spoke up.
Qiu Qing’an explained, “I just finished another engagement and got delayed on the way. My apologies.”
The audience’s attention was instantly drawn to the two by the camera.
How is Gu Nanxuan still so arrogant? This is the award-winning actress Qiu we’re talking about!
Qiu is so gracious, explaining so gently—I like her even more now
Gu Nanxuan, get out of the show!
Comments flooded the screen, but none of it affected the two in front of the camera.