The Movie Queen Confesses to Me on Weibo Everyday - Chapter 29.1

“It’s Ruan Xingchen, it’s really Ruan Xingchen!”

 

“Oh my god, I’m seeing a real-life celebrity!”

 

“What should we do now? Ask for an autograph or take a photo together?”

 

“Do any of you have experience interacting with celebrities? Would we scare her off if we’re too enthusiastic?”

 

“Liu Tingting, you’re the first one who got to talk to Actress Ruan. Quick, share your experience!”

 

…

 

The expected swarm of people rushing forward didn’t happen. The crowd, who had been chatting excitedly just moments ago, stopped about three steps away from Ruan Xingchen, their eyes burning with admiration but too restrained to approach.

 

Seeing how cautious everyone was, Ruan Xingchen smiled gently and said, “Today, I’m not Actress Ruan Xingchen—I’m Lu Qiyue’s girlfriend, Ruan Xingchen.”

 

As she spoke, she intertwined her fingers with Lu Qiyue’s and waved their joined hands playfully, as if showing off.

 

Her words instantly sparked a wave of excited cheers from the crowd.

 

The sense of distance vanished in an instant, and soon, female classmates began gathering around Ruan Xingchen and Lu Qiyue.

 

“Yueyue, long time no see! You’re still as beautiful as ever.”

 

“Yueyue, how did you and Actress Ruan meet? Tell us your love story!”

 

“Actress Ruan, you’re so gorgeous and elegant. Standing next to Yueyue, you two just look… perfect together.”

 

“Yeah, super perfect—way more perfect than with Lin Yuhui!”

 

The moment Lin Yuhui’s name was mentioned, the room fell silent.

 

Lin Yuhui had pursued Lu Qiyue back in high school, and everyone had assumed they were a couple. Later, they even held an engagement ceremony—though Lu Qiyue had run away halfway through, it had still happened.

 

Six years had passed since that failed engagement, yet both Lin Yuhui and Lu Qiyue had remained single. Some classmates even believed the two would eventually end up together.

 

No one expected Ruan Xingchen to appear out of nowhere—and to declare her love so publicly.

 

“Wait… I think Lin Yuhui is already here, isn’t he?” someone suddenly said.

 

Eyes darted around the room, and soon, everyone spotted Lin Yuhui standing just a few steps away.

 

First hearing his name, then feeling the weight of everyone’s stares, Lin Yuhui remained completely unruffled.

 

Maintaining his refined demeanor, he walked toward Lu Qiyue, his gaze practically glued to her.

 

“Yueyue, long time no see.” His voice was deep and magnetic—the kind of smooth baritone that was currently in vogue—and paired with his handsome face, he was undeniably an ideal romantic partner.

 

Lu Qiyue nodded. Unlike Lin Yuhui’s deliberate closeness, she kept a clear distance in her tone. “Long time no see.”

 

Those four simple words were all she said before immediately glancing at Ruan Xingchen, worried she might see displeasure on her face.

 

And Ruan Xingchen was indeed displeased.

 

Just the sight of Lin Yuhui was enough to sour her mood. Even now, she hadn’t forgotten how, six years ago, Lin Yuhui had stood beside Lu Qiyue as her fiancé. Even if it had all been fake, he had still held that title once.

 

Ruan Xingchen had never considered herself a particularly forgiving person.

 

However, when Ruan Xingchen noticed Lu Qiyue’s nervous gaze, her bad mood instantly vanished.

 

So what if he was once Yueyue’s fiancé? That was fake.

 

Yueyue cared about her.

 

Lin Yuhui also noticed Lu Qiyue’s gaze. Following her line of sight to Ruan Xingchen, a flash of hostility quickly crossed his eyes before he reverted to his usual gentle demeanor.

 

“Miss Ruan…”

 

“Sorry, Yuhui-ge, we’re a bit tired from standing. We’ll head in first.” Before Lin Yuhui could finish, Lu Qiyue gave him an apologetic smile and pulled Ruan Xingchen straight toward a seating area.

 

Was she… stealing her role? Ruan Xingchen raised an eyebrow. Only after they sat down did she lean close to Lu Qiyue’s ear and whisper, “Yueyue, were you just… protecting me?”

 

Her voice carried a hint of amusement—clearly, Lu Qiyue’s actions had pleased her.

 

“But even if you’re protecting me, you’re not allowed to smile at anyone else, no matter their gender. Because I’ll get jealous.”

 

Jealous? Lu Qiyue bit her lip lightly. Though Ruan Xingchen’s demand was unreasonable, it inexplicably lifted her mood.

 

“I understand,” Lu Qiyue replied obediently.

 

Sensing Lu Qiyue’s distance, Lin Yuhui felt a pang of discomfort but didn’t press further. Instead, he sat with other male classmates, though his gaze kept drifting toward Lu Qiyue during their conversation.

 

One of the male classmates noticed and teased, “What’s wrong? Still can’t forget her?”

 

“If you’re so hung up, why don’t you make a move? Look at the film queen—she confessed publicly every single day. That’s way bolder than you.”

 

“You should really learn from her on this.”

 

Leaning closer, the classmate lowered his voice. “How about… we create an opportunity for you later? We’ll get a few guys to drink Film Queen Ruan under the table, then give you some alone time with Lu Qiyue?”

 

Lin Yuhui hesitated but, recalling Lu Qiyue’s deliberate avoidance, eventually nodded.

 

He really did need a chance to talk to her.

 

Dinnertime arrived quickly, and Teacher Chen finally made her appearance.

 

As soon as she entered, she asked, “Wasn’t Lu Qiyue supposed to come? Is she here?”

 

“Teacher Chen, she arrived a while ago—and she brought her girlfriend,” Liu Tingting quickly answered.

 

“Oh? Her girlfriend? That Ruan Xingchen from online? Where are they?” Teacher Chen glanced around.

 

“Teacher Chen, I’m here.” Lu Qiyue led Ruan Xingchen forward politely.

 

“Teacher Chen, this is my… girlfriend, Ruan Xingchen.”

 

Teacher Chen, Chen Tao, had been Lu Qiyue’s homeroom teacher in high school—a strict yet deeply caring mentor.

 

Back then, when family issues caused Lu Qiyue’s grades to plummet, it was Teacher Chen who noticed, provided emotional support, tutored her, and even looked after her daily needs. Thanks to her, Lu Qiyue managed to get into the same university as Ruan Xingchen and meet her.

 

To Lu Qiyue, Teacher Chen wasn’t just an educator—she was a lifesaver.

 

She was the one who brought Ruan Xingchen and Lu Qiyue together.

 

Chen Tao glanced at Lu Qiyue, then at Ruan Xingchen. “Girlfriend? From what I saw on Weibo, it seems like Actress Ruan hasn’t won you over yet. When did things progress?”

 

Lu Qiyue hadn’t expected Teacher Chen to browse Weibo, let alone follow her and Ruan Xingchen’s affairs. Flustered, she didn’t know how to respond.

 

Ruan Xingchen, however, answered the question with ease. “Actually, I haven’t fully succeeded yet. I still owe Yueyue a proper, meaningful confession—though now, it seems… that might not be necessary.”

 

Ruan Xingchen smiled brightly.

 

She had just heard Lu Qiyue introduce her as her girlfriend with her own ears.

 

“Yueyue, your words have been spoken, and so many people have heard how you defined me. You can’t take it back now,” Ruan Xingchen said softly, gazing at Lu Qiyue with deep affection.

 

Lu Qiyue widened her eyes at Ruan Xingchen. How… how could this person be so shameless?

 

Didn’t she realize Lu Qiyue had only said it to save face in front of everyone?

 

Lu Qiyue felt like she had shot herself in the foot, a little frustrated inside.

 

But she couldn’t embarrass Ruan Xingchen in front of so many people, so she reluctantly gave a small hum of acknowledgment.

 

Because of this, Lu Qiyue wasn’t in high spirits, but Ruan Xingchen, seemingly oblivious, turned to chat cheerfully with Teacher Chen and their classmates.

 

With everyone present, the banquet officially began.

 

Teacher Chen seated Ruan Xingchen and Lu Qiyue on either side of her. The male classmate who had joked about getting Ruan Xingchen drunk quickly claimed the spot beside her. Lin Yuhui was about to take the seat next to him but was shoved away.

 

“Why sit next to me? Can’t you see there’s still an empty spot beside Lu Qiyue? Go on.”

 

But before Lin Yuhui could move, Liu Tingting had already taken the seat next to Lu Qiyue.

 

“Yueyue, let me sit with you,” Liu Tingting said while shooting a wary glance at Lin Yuhui.

 

She had noticed him eyeing this spot several times—clearly, he had wanted to sit there.

 

But Liu Tingting was firmly on Team Actress-Ruan-and-Yueyue, so she wasn’t about to give any smelly man a chance.

 

As the banquet commenced, everyone eagerly urged Teacher Chen to say a few words.

 

Teacher Chen, in high spirits, didn’t decline. She stood with her wine glass, looking around at her former students—each of them having shed their youthful naivety and grown into maturity—and couldn’t help but feel emotional.

 

“You’ve all grown up. I’m so happy you still remember this old woman. I won’t say much, since we’re no longer in the classroom. I just wish you all bright futures and continued success.”

 

With that, Teacher Chen raised her glass and drank it all in one go.

 

The classmates cheered and followed suit, emptying their glasses.

 

Teacher Chen set down her empty cup, then poured herself another, smiling warmly at Lu Qiyue and Ruan Xingchen. “Qiyue, Xingchen, let me toast to you as well. I wish you lasting happiness—may you grow old together.”

 

“Thank you, Teacher Chen.” Lu Qiyue was so touched she nearly teared up. Since getting together with Ruan Xingchen, this was the first blessing she had received from someone who mattered to her.

 

Ruan Xingchen was equally delighted. She clinked her glass with Teacher Chen’s and downed it boldly. “Thank you, Teacher Chen. Yueyue and I definitely will.”

 

With Professor Chen leading the way, the male classmate sitting next to Ruan Xingchen seemed to have found the perfect opportunity. He exchanged glances with a few close friends before being the first to raise his glass toward Ruan Xingchen.

 

“Actress Ruan, Lu Qiyue was our class belle back in the day. Now that you’ve whisked her away, you’ve got to drink this as punishment, right?”

 

As soon as he spoke, several other male classmates chimed in to play along.

 

“Exactly! Lu Qiyue was our class belle. Actress Ruan absolutely has to drink this.”

 

“One glass isn’t enough—make it three! Our class belle is precious, and now she’s officially taken.”

 

“I remember how popular our class belle was. Not just in our class, but even guys from other classes would linger outside our classroom after school, peeking in. Who’d have thought Actress Ruan would be the one to win her heart in the end?”

 

“Only someone as charming as Actress Ruan could pull it off. There’s no way out of drinking now.”

 

…

 

Cornered by the crowd, Ruan Xingchen found it hard to refuse—especially since their words genuinely pleased her. Without hesitation, she picked up her glass and downed three consecutive drinks.

 

No one expected her to actually drink; they’d assumed she’d find an excuse to decline. After a stunned pause, the room erupted in applause.

 

“Bravo! Actress Ruan has quite the tolerance!”

 

“Actress Ruan is so down-to-earth—no airs at all.”

 

“She’s doing this for Lu Qiyue’s sake, since we’re all her classmates.”

 

“Does that mean I can toast Actress Ruan too?” a classmate ventured cautiously.

 

The male classmate beside Ruan Xingchen immediately encouraged the idea: “Let’s all toast Actress Ruan, but we should each offer a blessing. We want her to enjoy every drink!”

 

“I’ll go first,” he declared, raising his glass to Ruan Xingchen. “Actress Ruan, I wish you and Lu Qiyue a lifetime of happiness!” With that, he drained his glass in one go.

 

Ruan Xingchen thanked him and followed suit.

 

Emboldened by his lead, other classmates—both male and female—stepped forward with their glasses.

 

“Actress Ruan, may you and Lu Qiyue love each other forever and walk hand in hand through a beautiful life.”

 

“Actress Ruan, you and Lu Qiyue must be happy together, for many long years to come.”

 

“Actress Ruan, I wish you and Lu Qiyue enduring love, deep affection, and a bond that grows stronger with each passing day.”

 

…

 

Ruan Xingchen accepted every toast without hesitation, and soon over ten glasses had vanished into her stomach.

 

Watching this, Lu Qiyue grew increasingly concerned. She instinctively moved to intervene, but before she could rise, Lin Yuhui—who had somehow slipped to her side unnoticed—grabbed her arm.

 

“Yueyue, how’s your father doing?” Lin Yuhui asked gently, either ignoring or oblivious to Lu Qiyue’s displeasure. “I’m so sorry—I only found out about his hospitalization afterward. I wanted to help, but you’d already arranged everything.”

 

“It was A’Ruan who handled it,” Lu Qiyue replied distractedly, her gaze fixed worriedly on Ruan Xingchen. A’Ruan had already drunk so much tonight, yet classmates kept approaching with more toasts. Lu Qiyue feared she might overdo it.

 

When Lu Qiyue first broke up with Ruan Xingchen six years ago, she too had gone through a phase of drowning her sorrows in alcohol, drinking herself into a stupor every time until she couldn’t go on. So she knew exactly how miserable drunkenness felt.

 

She didn’t want Ruan Xingchen to suffer like that.

 

Lu Qiyue turned to Lin Yuhui and said bluntly, “Brother Yuhui, is there anything else you need? If not…”

 

Her anxious gaze fell on Ruan Xingchen, and in that brief moment of speaking, she saw Ruan Xingchen down two more glasses of alcohol.

 

Lin Yuhui naturally understood what Lu Qiyue was worried about. A surge of anger rose within him as he looked at her and asked, “Yueyue, have you really thought this through? Do you truly want to be with Ruan Xingchen? She’s a woman just like you—do you realize how much social stigma you’ll face? And your family… your father would never approve. Is it worth straining family ties over a woman?”

 

“Moreover, you’re just a dance teacher while she’s an award-winning actress. The gap between your statuses is enormous—do you really think this relationship can last?”

 

“Yueyue, love isn’t child’s play, and marriage even less so. I think you’re being too selfish—you need to consider your future and your family more carefully.”

 

“Don’t be fooled by our classmates’ surface-level blessings. Who knows how many of them secretly look down on you two?”

 

“Is that so?” Lu Qiyue’s expression turned icy as she stared at Lin Yuhui. “So does that mean you also secretly look down on us?”

 

Lin Yuhui froze at her words and hurried to explain, “Yueyue, that’s not what I meant, I just—”

 

“Call me by my full name,” Lu Qiyue interrupted impatiently, her tone stern. “Brother Yuhui—no, Lin Yuhui. I admit there was a misunderstanding between us six years ago due to certain circumstances, but I made myself very clear back then. I needed your help, but it wasn’t an obligation—if it hadn’t been you, it would’ve been someone else. I might have even hired a man for the act. The only relationship between us has ever been is that of classmates and friends—nothing more. It was only because you said it was just a favor between friends that I let you play that role with me.”

 

“That was just an act. I hope you haven’t mistaken that performance for reality. Whether in the past or now, Lu Qiyue has only ever had one person in her heart—and that person is Ruan Xingchen.”

 

“As for the issues you mentioned—if she, as an award-winning actress, isn’t afraid, then why should I be? What does a status gap matter? I’ll strive to reach a position worthy of her. And as for my family… hah, perhaps six years ago I shouldn’t have hurt A’Ruan for the sake of familial bonds. After all, even after six years, what I couldn’t hold onto back then still slips through my fingers now.”

 

“Lin Yuhui, thank you for your help back then and for looking after my family all these years. But I think it’s time you sought your own happiness.”

 

“As for me—I’ll continue to be happy.” Without hesitation, Lu Qiyue stood up and walked straight toward Ruan Xingchen.

 

Ruan Xingchen had just received well-wishes from a classmate and was about to drink the alcohol in her glass when suddenly, it was snatched away from her.

 

Looking up into Lu Qiyue’s concerned eyes, Ruan Xingchen smiled brightly. “Yueyue, I’m fine, I can still—”

 

Before Ruan Xingchen could even utter the word “drink,” she was met with a glare from Lu Qiyue’s furious eyes. “Drink my ass!” Lu Qiyue huffed angrily. “I’ll drink this for you.”

 

With that, Lu Qiyue tilted her head back and downed the glass in one go, then turned to bid farewell to Professor Chen. “Professor, we’ll be leaving now. We’ll visit you again when we get the chance.”

 

After speaking, Lu Qiyue grabbed Ruan Xingchen’s hand and strode out. Her movements were so swift that by the time their classmates processed what had happened, the two had already vanished.

 

The classmates exchanged bewildered glances. After a long silence, someone finally spoke up: “Was Lu Qiyue just… protecting her wife?”

 

“All this time, we thought Actress Ruan was the dominant one in their relationship. Who knew Lu Qiyue could be so assertive?”

 

“Do you think we’ll ever get to see Actress Ruan again? Ahhh, I never expected her to be so down-to-earth! She drank every toast we offered without any airs of a superstar. She even smiled at me when I toasted her—that smile… absolutely breathtaking.”

 

“Actress Ruan’s beauty is truly unmatched. Heh, I managed to sneak a few photos of her. Even if we never meet again, at least I can cherish these pictures to ease my longing.”

 

“Longing my ass! She’s Lu Qiyue’s woman. What are you longing for?”

 

…

 

At the hotel entrance, Lu Qiyue sent a WeChat message to Song Yang for the first time, urging her to come pick them up immediately. Song Yang arrived quickly—in fact, she had been waiting nearby, ready to handle any emergencies.

 

As soon as they got into the car, Ruan Xingchen slumped against Lu Qiyue like a boneless doll, her eyes shut tight and brows slightly furrowed.

 

“Did… did Sister Xingchen drink?” Song Yang’s eyes widened in horror as the strong scent of alcohol filled the car. “Oh no, oh no! Brother-in-law, Sister Xingchen can’t handle alcohol. She becomes a completely different person when drunk—so wild that even Sister Zhang and I together can’t control her. Driver, step on it! We need to get back to the hotel ASAP.”

 

Lu Qiyue was baffled by Song Yang’s reaction. Noticing her confusion in the rearview mirror, Song Yang explained, “Brother-in-law, you’ve never seen Sister Xingchen drunk, have you? Let’s just say… she changes a lot. You’ll find out tonight.”

 

Lu Qiyue looked down at Ruan Xingchen’s peaceful, closed-eyed face. She had indeed never seen her drunk, but right now, she seemed perfectly well-behaved.

 

Puzzled, Lu Qiyue couldn’t fathom why someone who just slept quietly after drinking would evoke such fear in Song Yang. That is, until they returned to the hotel and she tried to wake Ruan Xingchen to get out of the car. Only then did she understand Song Yang’s terror.

 

Ruan Xingchen woke up—her eyes half-lidded as she gave Lu Qiyue a lazy, drunken glance. Her voice, husky from the alcohol, rang out:

 

“Woman… who are you?”

 

Lu Qiyue was stunned.

 

Was Ah-Ruan… not recognizing her now?

 

Before she could react, Ruan Xingchen, with bleary eyes, began leaning closer to Lu Qiyue. After staring at her for a long moment, she hiccuped and slurred, “You’re… pretty. I like you.”

 

“Hic… Don’t you think I’m pretty too? How about… little sister comes home with me? We can… hic… sleep together?!”

 

Ruan Xingchen not only reached out to hug Lu Qiyue, but also set her sights on Lu Qiyue’s lips, leaning in for a kiss.

 

Lu Qiyue’s face instantly darkened like a storm cloud.