Reborn into the Obsessive Love of a Dark and Twisted Shadow Queen - Chapter 34

For a long time, Chu Xueyi endured relentless online harassment. The tide only turned when a video of Ji Qingshu slapping a popular idol went viral.

Thus, the fickle netizens abandoned their attacks on Chu Xueyi, instead joining the new online melee.

Ji Qingshu was well-liked, and her international awards were seen as a national honor.

However, the idol’s fans were equally formidable.

The two sides clashed fiercely, their battle evenly matched.

Forgotten in the corner, Chu Xueyi quietly visited Huang Yi’s grave, offering her favorite roses.

Even now, revisiting this past still brought Chu Xueyi pain.

But she finally understood why Ji Qingshu, who never gave others leverage and never acted foolishly, had slapped the idol over a single provocative remark.

Because… Ji Qingshu had been diverting the heat away from her.

And this was the only way to do it without alerting her studio or manager.

So, it wasn’t just a secret crush?

Ji Qingshu… how many times did you help me behind my back?

Chu Xueyi almost wanted to slap her past self. Back then, she had seen the trending news filled with headlines about Ji Qingshu getting into a fight.

She had felt a mix of disbelief and annoyance.

So arrogant after becoming a film empress. No wonder you crashed and burned. You deserved it.

At the time, Chu Xueyi had been deeply jealous of Ji Qingshu, which had allowed her to utter such venomous words.

Compounding her bitterness was the recent death of her close friend.

Her mood had been utterly foul, and she had almost transferred her negative energy onto others.

Looking back now, Chu Xueyi felt she owed apologies only to Ji Qingshu and Huang Yi. If she had paid more attention to her friend’s troubles at the time, Huang Yi might not have been so tormented by love.

So, when Huang Yi asked if she had brought an umbrella, Chu Xueyi shook her head gently and glanced back.

Ji Qingshu was still being stopped by other classmates, including the Class Monitor, who were chatting with her. Looks like she’s swamped with trivial matters, Chu Xueyi thought.

I’ll leave you to it for now.

Then I’ll walk you back to the dorm.

But…

Huang Yi trailed off, as if suddenly remembering something. She reached out and clung to Chu Xueyi’s arm, her voice dripping with affected sweetness.

Chu Xueyi felt goosebumps prickling her skin.

Sister Xueyi… if you come back to the dorm with me, won’t your girlfriend get mad?

Chu Xueyi ……

Their official announcement had become common knowledge across campus—no, even across the entire internet.

No wonder Huang Yi was teasing her like this.

Chu Xueyi had told no one that their relationship was merely a facade. If the truth got out, the news would spread like wildfire.

All her carefully orchestrated public declaration would be for nothing.

So she had to keep this secret buried deep inside.

Only after graduation could she finally reveal the truth.

No, she’s not that petty.

But deep down, Chu Xueyi wasn’t so sure. She had no idea what Ji Qingshu would be like when truly in love.

The fact that she had silently harbored feelings for so long, even knowing he had a girlfriend, spoke volumes about her stubbornness.

She was practically a stubborn mule.

She definitely wouldn’t be particularly magnanimous.

Let’s go then.

Huang Yi opened her umbrella, a cheap, transparent white one. Raindrops pattered loudly against its surface.

As they walked, Chu Xueyi was preoccupied with other thoughts, wondering how to persuade Huang Yi to stay away from that damned scumbag.

How are things with Senior…? Chu Xueyi hesitated for a long moment before finally broaching the subject.

We’re doing great! He’s just been really busy lately and doesn’t have much time for me.

Chu Xueyi frowned slightly at the mention of doing great. She remembered from their previous life that Huang Yi’s boyfriend had a habit of cheating behind her back.

The thought of her own betrayal by Su Shiyu flashed through her mind.

Chu Xueyi couldn’t help but feel that she and her best friend could both wear green hats and form a Betrayed Alliance.

It might not be work-related. I asked around on set earlier, and your senior has very few scenes. Plus… I’ve always sensed… a certain intimacy between him and another girl in his class.

Chu Xueyi only learned this after Huang Yi’s death.

Huang Yi’s body was barely cold when her boyfriend publicly announced his next girlfriend within the industry.

Having just been reborn, Chu Xueyi didn’t immediately know how to dissuade her love-struck best friend.

So she had to let it go for the time being.

Now that he had finally appeared before her, Chu Xueyi finally had the chance to confront Huang Yi about her heartless boyfriend.

At this moment, Ji Qingshu and everything else had to be temporarily pushed aside.

Rescuing her best friend from her disastrous relationship was the top priority.

What?! Huang Yi shrieked.

She seemed utterly shocked that her boyfriend would be flirting with someone behind her back.

Shh! Chu Xueyi quickly pressed a finger to her lips.

You can’t go spreading this around until we confirm the information…

Xueyi, you’ve been so busy with acting these past few days. Where did you hear this?

Huang Yi and her boyfriend were quite close. How could Chu Xueyi know something she didn’t, and in such detail?

If this were information from her previous life, Huang Yi would have been calling the mental hospital in a panic.

Chu Xueyi claimed she’d heard it through her own inquiries, but that explanation lacked credibility. After some thought, she decided to pin the blame on someone who would definitely cooperate with her.

I heard it from Ji Qingshu.

You know Qingshu knows way more seniors than we do. She has a lot of connections in the industry.

Oh, I see.

Almost instantly, Huang Yi’s suspicions vanished.

Now that Ji Qingshu and Chu Xueyi were publicly together, Huang Yi had no reason to doubt them. Someone as aloof and refined as Qingshu, with her privileged background, had no need to deceive her.

Then thank you, Xueyi, and Qingshu for the reminder. I’ll keep a discreet eye on things myself.

Chu Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief, reassured that Huang Yi believed her.

As expected, Big Film Empress Ji’s reputation still works wonders!

As they walked, they reached the dormitory building. The rain was now torrential, the raindrops falling like broken strands of pearls. Steam rose from the ground, enveloping the dormitory in a misty haze.

I’ll see you here, Huang Yi said, reaching out to help Chu Xueyi up the steps. But as they stepped onto the first step, they saw a familiar face. The person held a black umbrella, the hems of their pants already soaked, their body trembling slightly, as if they had been waiting in the downpour for a long time.

Xueyi, I need to talk to you.

This was the third time Su Shiyu had lowered her dignity like this.

Chu Xueyi’s face immediately fell.

Why is she clinging to me so desperately when all I want is to avoid this cursed entanglement?