No one expected the incident to ferment further. Someone recorded the conversation and even posted it online, causing a huge uproar. An Qiao, once universally praised, suddenly became the target of online hate.
Of course, this happened later that evening.
Currently, after Su Tang had roasted the person into speechless silence, causing them to leave muttering curses, she didn't pay them any further attention.
Meanwhile, the Best Actor discreetly took out his phone and sent a message to his assistant.
Bo Yijin: Find a few unfamiliar people to buy oranges from An Qiao's stall. Remember to ask for portraits.
The assistant, by now completely unfazed, immediately found three unfamiliar staff members. One requested a chibi version of the Best Actor, another a chibi version of An Qiao, and the last one went for a picture of them together. Perfect.
Soon, he received another transfer notification from his boss.
Bo Yijin: Put those three oranges in the refrigerator and freeze them for me!
The assistant, well aware of his boss's feelings for An Qiao, immediately had someone arrange a new refrigerator. These were oranges bearing the likenesses of his boss and future boss lady; how could they be placed in a used refrigerator? A new one was a must!
Oranges are delicate and require careful handling. After a long day of work, Su Tang felt completely drained, but thankfully, she still won the championship in the end.
Back at the manor, everyone sat around the dining table, famished after a tiring day.
However, only Su Tang had the privilege of ordering food.
With the menu in hand, Su Tang's spirits revived as she looked at the meat dishes. Compared to her, the others were quite pitiful.
The Best Actor, for instance, only had three plain steamed buns. Dan Xi was a bit luckier with a bowl of noodles. But the most unfortunate of all was Yi Xiaoxiao.
On her exquisite plate lay a single grain of rice. Yes, just one.
Yi Xiaoxiao cried, "Even though I'm on a diet, I'm not the kind of actress who only eats a single grain of rice! Can you give me a little more?"
After her tearful plea, the director, in a seemingly chivalrous gesture, brought over a spoon. From afar, it looked like there was something in it.
The spoon and plate were clearly a set, both equally exquisite. But that didn't change the fact that it held only a single chive.
Yi Xiaoxiao's face went numb.
"Director, you're going to get ambushed and stuffed in a sack if you go out like this!"
The director, a chubby, middle-aged man, responded with a giggle, his voice artificially high-pitched, "It doesn't matter, you can't catch me anyway~"
Everyone shuddered at the creepy sound. It was…too disturbing!
Fortunately, Su Tang was kind-hearted. She ordered plenty of food, enough for everyone to share.
Chen Liguo said, "Waaah, An An, have you really not considered taking on a little brother three years older than you? I'm super well-behaved~"
The others responded with disdain, "Da Guozi, have some shame!"
Chen Liguo retorted, "What's shame? It's not as good as dinner!"
After dinner, it was time for the nightly Werewolf game.
Su Tang hadn't participated before, but tonight, she appeared at the Best Actor's door.
Bo Yijin opened the door, his eyes crinkling with a smile as he looked at the angelic young woman. "Is An An planning to make a move?"
The young woman, dressed in a white dress, looked like a harmless little angel with her fair skin and doll-like eyes.
But then, the little angel smiled and said, "Hi, Best Actor, I'm here to take your life."
Su Tang's role in Werewolf was the Witch. She could save lives, and naturally, she could also take them.
She initially didn't know who the werewolves were, but after the fight between him and Dan Xi yesterday, she had figured it out.
Although Bo Yijin lost his "life" in the game, he was overjoyed.
"An An, killing me comes with a price."
Su Tang didn't play dumb. The cameramen had already left, as the Werewolf game was over, and this was now their private time.
"What price?" Su Tang continued to test the waters. "Become your wolf bride? But you're dead. Am I supposed to be a little widow?"
Bo Yijin looked at her with a smile, but a strange excitement flickered in his dark eyes.
"So, An An is unwilling?"
Su Tang had already prepared herself when she came to "kill" him. After so many missions, she was too familiar with this look. Despite his outwardly gentle and refined demeanor, if she said the wrong thing, she might not be able to leave this room tonight.
However, she didn't plan to agree so easily.
Agreeing too readily would arouse his suspicion, as her persona wouldn't allow for such behavior.
"Teacher Bo should know that it's only been two months since my last relationship."
Bo Yijin subtly inhaled her fragrance, unlike those pungent artificial scents. It was the young woman's unique body scent, a sweet aroma that blended with her soft voice and earnest expression. He truly wanted to pull her into his arms and never let go.
"So, what is An An's answer?"
His gaze was so intense that Su Tang's ears flushed slightly. "Sorry, I think it's too soon."
Bo Yijin didn't get angry. Instead, he said good-naturedly, "The best way to forget someone is to find someone new."
Su Tang frowned. "But that wouldn't be fair to the new person. I don't like that kind of rebound relationship. Everyone deserves to be loved properly." She looked at him, unblinking, afraid to miss any change in his expression. "So, if Teacher Bo wants to be with me, you might need to wait a while."
Bo Yijin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had considered the worst-case scenario, but this answer at least meant he still had a chance.
"Alright, but…can I collect some interest in advance?"
Su Tang blinked, a flicker of confusion crossing her face. The next second, she fell into a firm embrace. The suddenness of it almost made her cry out.
"Bo Yijin?"
Bo Yijin looked down at the young woman in his arms. She was like a startled rabbit, her voice trembling slightly. Unexpectedly cute.
"Don't be afraid."
His sexy voice, so close to her ear, made Su Tang blush.
Bo Yijin didn't do anything excessive. He held her in his arms, but in the end, he only pulled out the hair tie from her hair.
Her slightly curled black hair cascaded down, and Su Tang looked bewildered.
Bo Yijin's lips curled into a smile. "Interest."
Su Tang, "Just a hair tie?"
Bo Yijin raised an eyebrow. "Does An An think this interest is too little?"
"No, no, no." Su Tang quickly denied it and even retreated from his embrace. "I have something to do, I'll go now."
She fled in a rather cowardly manner.
Bo Yijin looked at the small hair tie in his hand. It was a very simple one, without any extra decorations, but he gently put it on his wrist.
"Ding, blackening value decreased by 10%, current blackening index: 70%."