Fake Love with the Movie Queen - Chapter 31

That night, Gu Nanxuan couldn’t remember when she had returned to her residence. All she knew was that the “little game” mentioned by Qiu Qing’an had left her heart itching with anticipation.

The moment she got back, she couldn’t wait to kiss the other’s lips, nipping and biting, craving more.

Qiu Qing’an indulged her completely, and the two of them nearly lost themselves in abandon the entire night before finally stopping.

The next morning, they were woken by a knock at the door.

“Qing’an, Nanxuan, are you up yet?”

Gu Nanxuan opened her eyes, her gaze still hazy with sleep, but it quickly cleared.

Hearing the voice outside the courtyard, she turned to look at Qiu Qing’an lying beside her.

Qiu Qing’an’s eyes were closed, her long lashes motionless, as if she were still deep in sleep.

Gu Nanxuan leaned in to kiss her lips. “Seems like someone’s calling for us.”

“Sounds like Ge Jiang and the others.”

Qiu Qing’an opened her eyes, her expression alert—clearly, she had been awake for some time.

She returned the kiss. “Mm, I heard. Let’s get up.”

The two got dressed, and Gu Nanxuan went to open the door.

Outside the courtyard, Ge Jiang and Sikong Yuan greeted her with smiles. “Good morning~”

Gu Nanxuan gave a faint nod. “Good morning.”

She stepped aside, motioning for them to come in.

Ge Jiang and Sikong Yuan followed her inside, stopping in the central living area.

Gu Nanxuan walked into the left room and murmured something to the person inside.

Then Qiu Qing’an’s voice came through. “Wait just a moment, we’ll be ready soon.”

About ten minutes later, the two finished freshening up and emerged from the room together.

Sikong Yuan glanced at the room on the right, then back at the one they had just exited.

Her expression froze. “You two… stayed together?”

Qiu Qing’an smiled faintly in explanation. “No, the faucet in my bathroom was broken, so I came to Nanxuan’s to borrow hers.”

Sikong Yuan visibly relaxed. “Oh, I see.”

Beside her, Ge Jiang remained expressionless. “Let’s go find Ningyue and the others.”

They had woken up earlier than usual today, and since the host hadn’t arrived yet, they decided to gather first.

The others naturally had no objections, so they all headed toward the residence where Zhu Ningyue and Jiang Mengxi were staying.

As they approached the small courtyard, they heard Zhu Ningyue’s voice from inside, tinged with frustration and anger. “Get out!”

Seeing the courtyard gate unlocked, Gu Nanxuan pushed it open and walked in.

The other three followed, just in time to see Jiang Mengxi being roughly shoved out of the room by Zhu Ningyue.

“Uh… are you two also staying together?”

Sikong Yuan felt her brain short-circuiting.

Sure, they were on a dating show, but they hadn’t actually started dating yet, right?

Hearing her words, Jiang Mengxi’s gaze flickered briefly over Ge Jiang before she winked at Sikong Yuan with a bewitching smile. “How did you know we slept together last night?”

“Stop spouting nonsense!” Zhu Ningyue rushed out of the room. “I didn’t sleep with you last night!”

“Yueyue, are you going to deny it after we slept together? That hurts my feelings.” Jiang Mengxi clasped her hands over her heart dramatically.

Seeing Ge Jiang present, Zhu Ningyue grew even more frantic in her defense. “I slept alone! Why are you slandering me like this?”

Jiang Mengxi chuckled softly. “Alright, I’ll stop teasing you.”

“I just came to borrow some lipstick from Yueyue.”

She twirled the lipstick between her fingertips a few times before revealing it.

Zhu Ningyue directly reached out and snatched it back: “I already said I’m not lending it.”

Jiang Mengxi wasn’t upset by the theft. “But you haven’t even used it, have you?”

“Even if I haven’t used it, I’m still not lending it!”

“Fine.”

Jiang Mengxi’s gaze swept over the faces of Gu Nanxuan and the others before stopping in front of Situ Yuan.

Staring at her red-painted lips, she leaned in close. “Can I borrow your lipstick?”

Situ Yuan, uncomfortable with the proximity, took a step back. “Sure.”

She pulled the lipstick from her bag and handed it over, even offering considerately, “Do you need a cotton swab?”

Jiang Mengxi glanced at the lipstick in her hand, then lifted her eyes to meet Situ Yuan’s gaze, her smile widening. “Of course.”

She took the lipstick and cotton swab.

As Jiang Mengxi returned to her room, Situ Yuan turned to the others. “Don’t you think Mengxi seems different from last night?”

Gu Nanxuan showed no reaction.

Qiu Qing’an: “Maybe a little?”

Ge Jiang shrugged, indicating she had no idea.

Only Zhu Ningyue was vehement in her critique: “She was totally faking it last night! Don’t be fooled by that act of hers!”

Situ Yuan asked curiously, “Ningyue, are you and Mengxi close?”

From Jiang Mengxi’s attempt to team up with her yesterday to the affectionate nickname, it didn’t seem like the two had just met.

“Not exactly close,” Zhu Ningyue said. “She’s my—”

Before she could finish, Jiang Mengxi reappeared, her voice light. “What bad things are you saying about me now?”

“Thank you,” she added.

“I wasn’t saying anything bad about you!” Zhu Ningyue retorted, her tone turning sharp.

“Oh? Really?” Jiang Mengxi smiled at her.

“Then what were those words like ‘act’ and ‘deceive’ just now?”

Zhu Ningyue shot back, “Was I wrong? You were totally pretending!”

“Everyone knows you love playing the innocent little flower to trick people!”

“You know me so well?” Jiang Mengxi pinched her cheek, clearly amused.

“Seems like Yueyue still likes me a lot.”

“I do not!” Zhu Ningyue pushed her hand away. “Can you stop pinching my face all the time?”

“Blame Yueyue for being so adorable.”

Zhu Ningyue puffed up angrily. “And stop calling me adorable! I’m not a kid!”

Jiang Mengxi was about to say more when the host’s voice came from outside the door.

“Oh, everyone’s here.”

Following her words, she appeared at the doorway.

“Is it alright if I bring the cameraman in for some shots?”

She peeked inside, confirming everyone was properly dressed, then motioned for the cameraman to follow her in.

Viewers in the live stream were treated to the sight of all six girls gathered in the room and couldn’t help but marvel:

Wow, what a feast for the eyes. With so many beauties in front of me, I don’t even know which one to pick.

Hey, upstairs, how much fake wine have you had? So picky?

Exactly! Only kids choose—I’m an adult, I want them all!

“Good morning,” Situ Yuan greeted the host and cameraman with a natural, poised smile.

The host responded warmly, “Good morning~”

Then she asked the group, “Has everyone had breakfast yet?”

“Nope,” Ge Jiang and Situ Yuan answered.

The host grinned. “Perfect. This morning, I’ll take you all to try some local specialties.”

Situ Yuan asked curiously, “What kind of specialties?”

After all, this was the first time the host had organized a meal for them all together.

The host wore a mysterious expression. “You’ll know when you get there.”

Originally, everyone thought they might go to a restaurant or some specialty eatery.

Unexpectedly, the host led them to an ordinary little farmhouse.

A square courtyard, neat and tidy.

The production team must have arranged it with the owners beforehand.

An elderly woman, accompanied by her four- or five-year-old granddaughter, stood waiting at the entrance to welcome them.

Seeing them approach, the woman warmly invited them inside. “Come in, everyone, have a seat. Breakfast will be ready soon.”

From her words, it seemed someone else was still busy in the kitchen.

Under the woman’s guidance, the six guests sat together around a round table.

The host and the cameraman took seats at another table, with recording equipment set up in the corner.

Once the arrangements were made, the woman briskly returned to the kitchen to help.

Her little granddaughter stayed behind in the courtyard, curiously eyeing the group of visitors and occasionally glancing at the camera.

It was probably the first time she had seen so many guests in her home.

Qiu Qing’an noticed the little girl’s gaze and beckoned her over, asking gently, “Would you like to join us?”

The girl’s eyes lit up, and she happily ran over. “Can I really eat with you?”

Qiu Qing’an nodded with a smile. “Of course.”

Before she could move, Gu Nanxuan, understanding her intention, fetched a chair from the side and placed it between them.

Qiu Qing’an helped the little girl sit on the chair.

With its backrest, there was no need to worry about her falling.

“You sisters are so pretty, just like fairies from the sky!”

The little girl had a sweet tongue, showering them with compliments as soon as she sat down.

Everyone at the table was charmed by her.

When the elderly woman came out carrying breakfast and saw her granddaughter sitting at the table, she hurriedly tried to pull her down.

“Why are you sitting here? Come down now.”

“If you want to eat, I’ll get you something separately later.”

The little girl clung to the chair’s backrest. “I want to eat with the sisters!”

“Let her stay here,” Qiu Qing’an interceded on her behalf.

Seeing that they didn’t mind, the woman let go, looking somewhat embarrassed. “I’m really sorry for the trouble.”

She studied their expressions, ensuring no one was displeased, before returning to the kitchen.

Since the ingredients had been prepared in advance, all the dishes were served within about ten minutes.

There were rice noodles, pancakes, rice cakes, and various local specialties—over a dozen dishes in total.

City G was known for its picturesque landscapes and natural scenery.

The local cuisine leaned toward light and fresh flavors, with some sweet and sour notes.

Though Gu Nanxuan and Qiu Qing’an usually preferred lighter meals, they rarely encountered such a variety of dishes.

Thinking the other might enjoy them, Gu Nanxuan picked out some for Qiu Qing’an’s bowl.

She even carefully removed some of the clinging spices.

Qiu Qing’an, as usual, picked up the food and tasted it without hesitation.

“Sisters, are you good friends?”

The little girl sitting between them blinked her innocent eyes as she watched their natural, intimate gestures.

In her mind, apart from family, only good friends would do such things for each other.

Qiu Qing’an paused her chopsticks and replied softly, “Yes, we’re good friends.”

“Then I won’t sit between you anymore.”

The little girl climbed down from her chair.

“Big sister, I want to switch seats with you.”

Qiu Qing’an asked her, “Why do you want to switch?”

“Because you’re good friends!” the little girl replied. “Good friends should sit together!”

Qiu Qing’an was a little surprised by her reasoning, but she still stood up and switched seats with her.

Gu Nanxuan watched as she sat down beside her and casually smoothed out the slightly wrinkled hem of her dress.

Live Chat:

How come I never noticed before that Gu Nanxuan is so considerate?

Right? It feels like the award-winning actress is really close with her.

Wasn’t the actress just being polite earlier?

Seeing that all the dishes had been served, the host began introducing the flavors and preparation methods of each dish to everyone.

Not only were the descriptions incredibly detailed, but the host also praised the unique features of each dish—almost as if they were specifically there to promote the place.

Later, Gu Nanxuan learned from Zhu Ningyue that the production team had indeed intended to help promote the rural-style restaurant run by the elderly couple.

The husband had a lame leg and couldn’t work outside, so he stayed home doing lighter chores.

Their son and daughter-in-law had passed away in an accident, leaving only their little granddaughter to keep them company.

So, the couple pooled their skills and opened a small restaurant.

But they were reserved and had limited education, so they didn’t know how to attract customers or market themselves.

Very few people came to their restaurant, and they barely made any money.

The host must have stumbled upon them by chance, which was why they decided to have breakfast there.

The elderly couple clearly understood the benefits the show could bring them, so they put their heart and soul into preparing the meal.

Every dish was their specialty, made with the freshest and finest ingredients.

After breakfast, they even gifted the group a large basket of homegrown fruits and some dried goods they had prepared themselves.

Carrying the couple’s heartfelt generosity, the group returned to the scenic area.

Zhu Ningyue, walking beside Gu Nanxuan, praised, “Their food really is delicious.”

Gu Nanxuan glanced at her. “What, planning to invest?”

“Not a bad idea.”

Inspired by her words, Zhu Ningyue took out her phone and started drafting an investment proposal.

Seeing her busy texting, Gu Nanxuan turned and walked over to Qiu Qing’an, asking softly, “Any news from Sister Zhou?”

It had been several days since the promised clarification was mentioned, and there was still no update.

Though she wasn’t in a hurry, she was still a little worried.

After all, until the clarification was made, she couldn’t act too close to Qiu Qing’an without causing her trouble.

“It should be in the next couple of days, right?” Qiu Qing’an was also keeping an eye on the matter.

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Ningyue, who happened to be using her phone nearby, received a notification: #Gu Nanxuan Clarification#

She quickly showed Gu Nanxuan her phone. “Your clarification video is out!”

Hearing this, viewers in the live chat immediately opened Weibo to search for the video.

Soon, the clarification video tagged with #Gu Nanxuan# climbed to the top of the trending list.