Fake Love with the Movie Queen - Chapter 10

Early the next morning, even before the dating show’s live stream began, viewers were already waiting eagerly in the broadcast room.

As soon as the clock struck eight, they couldn’t wait to check the status of each live stream.

Gu Nanxuan and Qiu Qing’an’s live feed showed a disconnected signal—it seemed the power had been cut.

Zhu Ningyue and Ge Jiang’s stream was also pitch black, though some sounds could still be heard, suggesting only the camera had been covered.

Only Sikong Yuan and Yu Qianxue’s live stream was running normally.

Sikong Yuan, with a facial mask on, sat punctually in front of the camera and greeted the audience: “Good morning, everyone.”

Yu Qianxue wasn’t in the room; the sound of running water from the side indicated she was washing up in the bathroom.

With the other two streams showing no people, viewers all gathered in this one, watching Sikong Yuan tend to her skincare routine.

And true to her reputation as a beauty influencer with millions of followers, Sikong Yuan’s flawless complexion held up even without makeup.

On camera, her face showed not a single blemish. The skin freshly treated with a mask still glowed with a dewy radiance.

She must have done live-streamed product promotions before, because as she applied her skincare, she also explained the steps to the audience.

Viewers didn’t find it boring at all just watching her.

As a result, Sikong Yuan gained another wave of new fans.

Around ten past eight, sound finally came through in Gu Nanxuan and Qiu Qing’an’s live stream, though the screen remained blank for the time being.

Another five minutes passed before the towel covering the camera was removed.

The moment the screen lit up, viewers flooded in:

Has the award-winning actress finally woken up? I’ve never seen what she looks like when she first gets up.

Good morning, award-winning actress~ x99

After the barrage of comments, viewers finally had a chance to take in the scene inside the room.

Qiu Qing’an wasn’t there.

Gu Nanxuan sat leaning against the bed, playing on her phone, her eyes lowered in concentration.

Why is only Gu Nanxuan here? Where’s the award-winning actress?

Ahhh! Where’s my award-winning actress? Did Gu Nanxuan eat her?!

Hey, calm down. No matter how bad Gu Nanxuan is, she wouldn’t eat people.

With Qiu Qing’an absent, viewers had nothing to focus on.

Bored, they began scrutinizing the room until someone sharp-eyed noticed:

Maybe it’s just me, but does the bed next to Gu Nanxuan look like no one slept in it?

The moment this comment appeared, the audience’s attention immediately shifted to the bed beside Gu Nanxuan.

The bedding was neat and tidy, without a single wrinkle. The blanket and pillow were placed exactly as they had been when they first entered the room the day before.

It really does look untouched. So where did the award-winning actress sleep last night?

Could she have slept with Gu Nanxuan?

Stop right there with that horrifying thought! The award-winning actress would rather sleep on the floor than share a bed with Gu Nanxuan!

Exactly. Maybe she just made the bed perfectly after getting up?

Someone went back to check yesterday’s live stream replay and even took a screenshot for comparison:

Even if she did make the bed, it couldn’t be identical to yesterday’s, could it?

This sent fans into a frenzy:

I refuse to believe it! Absolutely refuse!

They frantically compared the two images, desperate to find any differences.

Finally, after meticulous digging by devoted fans, they discovered a grand total of three distinct wrinkles!

The live-stream chat collectively breathed a sigh of relief:

“I knew it, there’s no way the award-winning actress would sleep with Gu Nanxuan.”

“Now I can rest easy.”

In just a short while, the fans’ emotions had been on a rollercoaster, rising and falling before finally settling down.

At that moment, Qiu Qing’an pushed open the door from outside and looked at Gu Nanxuan sitting on the bed. “Nanxuan, let’s go down for breakfast together.”

Gu Nanxuan responded with a quiet “Okay,” put away her phone, and walked to the door.

Zhu Ningyue and Ge Jiang, who lived across from them, happened to step out at the same time.

The four of them exchanged brief greetings.

Ge Jiang asked, “Going down for breakfast together?”

Qiu Qing’an replied, “I bought some bread earlier. We can all have some later.”

“You went out this early?” Ge Jiang was surprised.

Qiu Qing’an gave a faint smile. “Had some work to take care of, so I got up earlier.”

Ge Jiang nodded in understanding.

When she was busy with work, she often woke up early too. Being an actress meant there was always a pile of things waiting to be handled.

Even during the show’s filming, she had to occasionally check her phone to reply to her manager.

And as an award-winning actress, Qiu Qing’an undoubtedly had even more on her plate.

At the staircase, Qiu Qing’an said, “I’ll go call Yuanyuan and Qianxue. You all go ahead.”

“Alright,” Ge Jiang and the others agreed.

Gu Nanxuan was the first to go downstairs.

She glanced at the living room—the bread Qiu Qing’an had bought was still unopened on the dining table.

Then she walked into the kitchen.

Zhu Ningyue seemed to know what she was planning. “I want a fried egg too!”

Ge Jiang was no longer surprised by their familiarity. Since both of them wanted to keep it quiet, she decided to play along.

She picked up the bag of bread. “I’ll toast the bread. Ningyue, can you set the plates on the table?”

Zhu Ningyue agreed.

In the kitchen, Gu Nanxuan took three eggs from the fridge. Just as she was about to close the door, she paused, then took out three more.

She fried the eggs quickly, with perfect control over the heat.

In no time, six perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs lay neatly on a plate.

While the bread was toasting, Ge Jiang sliced some ham and washed leftover greens from the day before.

With a little assembly, a simple sandwich was ready.

When Si Kongyuan, Yu Qianxue, and Qiu Qing’an came downstairs and saw the breakfast spread on the table, they were astonished.

“Wow, you guys made breakfast so fast?”

Si Kongyuan leaned over the table and was delighted. “There are fried eggs too!”

Ge Jiang said, “Nanxuan made them.”

She had initially thought Gu Nanxuan would only make eggs for herself and Zhu Ningyue, but there was one for each of them.

It seemed she wasn’t as aloof as she appeared.

Hearing Gu Nanxuan’s name, Si Kongyuan recalled her “targeting” from the day before, and her smile faltered briefly.

But she quickly recovered and praised, “Nanxuan, your cooking is amazing!”

Gu Nanxuan remained expressionless, sitting in her seat and eating her sandwich without a word.

Si Kongyuan was starting to get used to her demeanor. “I’m really good at frying eggs too. Next time, let me do it!”

Her constant need to assert herself was something everyone had grown accustomed to.

After breakfast, the host arrived right on time and greeted them warmly, “Good morning, everyone~”

“Good morning,” the guests responded politely.

“Today, I’ve brought a little surprise for you. Would you like to guess what it is?” The host wore a mysterious expression.

Si Kongyuan asked, “Could it be another activity?”

“You’re half right~” The host playfully blinked. “Care to guess what kind of activity?”

Seeing no response from the guests, the host lowered the difficulty slightly and hinted, “It’s related to outdoor activities~”

Zhu Ningyue perked up at the mention of outdoor activities. “Could it be golf?”

Yu Qianxue thought for a moment and guessed, “Hiking?”

“Not quite,” the host said, seeing that no one could guess correctly, and decided to reveal the answer. “We’re about to leave here and head to ‘Scenic Town’!”

“Scenic Town” was a tourist village built with massive investment by City G.

Here, visitors could take on different roles and immerse themselves in the authentic experience of a small-town life—rising with the sun and resting at sunset.

The emphasis was on realism and genuine feelings.

Not only that, the town boasted beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate, meeting the standards of a 5A-rated scenic spot.

Even just going there for a relaxing vacation would be wonderful.

“Has anyone heard of this place before?” the host asked, looking at them.

Ge Jiang replied, “I saw some promotional material when I was planning a trip before.”

“Seems like Jiang Jiang is quite interested in such places,” the host said curiously. “Where did you go on your last trip?”

A helpless smile appeared on Ge Jiang’s face. “I had everything planned out, but work came up at the last minute, so I had to cancel.”

The host comforted her, “No worries. This is the perfect chance to make up for it—join the crew for a fantastic trip!”

After this, the host gave a brief introduction to “Scenic Town”: “This town has just opened, and we’ll be among the first visitors, so we get free admission!”

“To make things easier for us, the town has even set up a special passage and designed a brand-new set of rules for our visit.”

“Not only that, our entire itinerary will be arranged by City G, ensuring we have a comfortable and enjoyable time!”

City G’s generous offer was partly to leverage the show’s influence for promotion.

With someone like Chou Qing’an—a newly crowned Best Actress—on the show, anywhere they went would attract a massive following.

Even Ge Jiang and Si Kongyuan had considerable influence, and newcomers like Yu Qianxue had their own loyal fans.

Once they confirmed their visit to “Scenic Town,” tickets would likely sell out instantly.

The host continued, “We’ll be staying in ‘Scenic Town’ for a week, so please pack your clothes and personal belongings accordingly.”

Chou Qing’an and the others had no objections.

In fact, the production team had already discussed the trip with their respective agents before deciding to go to City G.

After all, Chou Qing’an’s promotional fees weren’t cheap—simple conveniences wouldn’t be enough to secure her participation.

The matter she had stepped out to handle earlier that morning was related to this.

Her agent wasn’t entirely in favor of her going to such a place, worried it might interfere with other commitments.

But Chou Qing’an herself didn’t mind.

After confirming with Gu Nanxuan that she wanted to go, she outright rejected her agent’s plan to pull her out of the production.

As for Ge Jiang’s agent, once they confirmed Qiu Qing’an would be attending, they had no objections either.

So, among their group, only Zhu Ningyue, Sikong Yuan, and Yu Qianxue were unaware of the upcoming trip.

These three either didn’t have agents or hadn’t been notified yet after their agents confirmed.

That’s why, when the host asked earlier, only these three responded enthusiastically.

Once everything was packed, the group boarded the business van provided by the show.

Upon hearing their destination, the live-stream audience grew restless:

I’ve already booked a flight to City G!

Damn! Why is the ticket app lagging now?

Thanks for the invite, already on my way carrying my train.

Some viewers who couldn’t go wailed in despair:

Why do I have to work tomorrow, wuwuwu.

Why do I have to go to school tomorrow, wuwuwu.

The host chattered nonstop in the van, promoting City G and “Scenic Town” to keep the guests entertained.

Gu Nanxuan clearly wasn’t paying attention to the host, her gaze fixed on Qiu Qing’an’s neck.

The fair, smooth skin showed almost no trace of marks.

Noticing her stare, Qiu Qing’an turned and leaned in to whisper, “What are you looking at?”

Gu Nanxuan brought her lips close to her ear, breathing softly, “Looking for the marks I left on your neck. Seems like they’ve faded.”

Qiu Qing’an’s beautiful eyes curved into crescents as she replied in the same hushed tone, “That’s because you didn’t bite hard enough.”