After the recording for this episode wrapped up, Gu Nansheng said goodbye to everyone one by one and added them all on WeChat.

Xuanxuan drove her home. Her entire body ached, and all she wanted was to go home, soak in a hot bath, and get some proper rest.

By the time she got into the car, she was already half asleep.

Seeing how exhausted she looked, Xuanxuan waited until they reached the apartment building before waking her.

“Nansheng-jie, Nansheng-jie, wake up, we’re home.”

“Mmm… okay.” She struggled for a while before finally opening her eyes.

“Nansheng-jie, you don’t have any schedules for the next two days, so rest well at home.”

Xuanxuan felt a little sorry for her. Even though she was technically just an assistant, Gu Nansheng had always treated her like a younger sister. She never acted like a celebrity, was easygoing, and incredibly kind to be around.

“Okay, you too. Thanks for your hard work.”

After getting home, Gu Nansheng took a hot shower. Only then did she realize her phone had died earlier. She plugged it in, powered it on, and saw a WeChat message from Lu Shijing sent four hours ago.

“Sis, what are you doing?”

She checked the time. It was already one in the morning.

In the end, she decided not to reply. She did not want to wake him up.

Back when she used to stay late filming on set, she often replied to his messages very late at night. Lu Shijing never muted his phone while sleeping, just so he could answer her as soon as possible.

Gu Nansheng scrolled through Weibo for a while, replied to a few fan comments, then casually posted a new update.

“Good night!”

The attached photo was a selfie from the reality show.

Less than a minute later, a WeChat notification popped up.

“Why didn’t you reply to my message?”

“You’re still awake?!”

“Waiting for your reply.”

She immediately sent him a video call request, and he answered almost instantly. Gu Nansheng noticed he was in the study instead of the bedroom.

“How did you know I wasn’t asleep?”

“I set special notifications for your Weibo.”

“Oh? So I’m that special?” The corners of her lips curved upward before she even realized it.

“I thought you were sleeping, so I didn’t want to wake you,” she explained.

“Wasn’t asleep. I was looking up some information anyway.”

“And yet you said you were waiting for my message. Hmph.”

Lu Shijing watched her pouting expression, amusement flickering through his eyes. The corners of his lips slowly lifted, and a low laugh escaped him.

“No, I really was waiting for your message and while I was waiting, I happened to check some information too,” he emphasized.

“I don’t believe you.”

“Then should I swear?”

“Sure. Swear that if you’re lying, you’ll never get married in this lifetime.”

“Hm… that’s serious?” He paused briefly before smiling. “Alright. I swear, if I’m lying, then I’ll never marry you.”

“You’re so annoying! Who said I was going to marry you?!” Gu Nansheng’s face instantly flushed red. Fortunately, the lighting was dim enough that he could not see clearly.

His eyes brimmed with laughter as he looked at her. Parting his lips slightly, he asked softly,

“Really?”

“I’m not talking to you anymore.”

Gu Nansheng buried her phone under the blanket. In her mind, she suddenly pictured herself wearing a wedding dress, walking into a chapel beside Lu Shijing.

She thought that day would definitely become the happiest day of her life.

She would probably cry from happiness.

Two days later, the reality show Gu Nansheng had filmed finally aired.

At the third cafeteria of S University.

Lu Shijing’s experiment had gone especially smoothly today and was nearly finished.

The food selection at the cafeteria happened to be pretty good as well, so a few juniors dragged him along to eat with them.

Someone had switched the cafeteria television to the reality show channel.

Suddenly, Song Xiao excitedly slapped Su Li, who was sitting beside her eating quietly.

“Su Li! Su Li! Look, it’s Gu Nansheng!”

Su Li stopped mid-bite and looked toward the television.

Gu Nansheng was dressed in black suspender overalls layered over a fitted white T-shirt. Two braided pigtails rested against her chest beneath a large sunhat. Her skin looked fair and luminous, and the whole outfit made her look adorable.

“She’s seriously so pretty! I heard Gu Nansheng studies at A University too, she’s basically a genius.”

Not far away, Lu Shijing overheard Song Xiao’s words and could not help laughing quietly.

If Song Xiao had seen Gu Nansheng during finals week, staying up so late her eyes turned dark from exhaustion, she probably would not praise her so confidently.

Soon, murmurs started spreading around the cafeteria.

“I heard Lin Siyan is a new singer. Apparently his songs are really good.”

“He’s so cute! Do you think he likes Gu Nansheng too?”

“Definitely. Earlier he helped blow something out of her eye, and he looked so nervous!”

It happened to be lunch break, so after eating, most students stayed seated to continue watching the show.

“Lin Siyan even bought Gu Nansheng ice cream. He’s so sweet! He noticed she wanted one right away.”

“The way Gu Nansheng looked at the ice cream just now was so adorable.”

“They look really good together!”

“I’m shipping them so hard!”

Lu Shijing sat there watching the two people on screen. Somehow, the camera seemed to linger on them longer than on the other guests.

Song Xiao suddenly exclaimed, “When Gu Nansheng tied Lin Siyan’s apron earlier, did he secretly smile?!”

Su Li nodded. “I think he did.”

“Lin Siyan definitely likes Gu Nansheng!”

“Seems like it.”

“He can cook, he’s thoughtful, and he’s cute too. Seriously, who wouldn’t fall for him?”

“I think you’re the one falling for him,” Su Li replied dryly.

Song Xiao continued excitedly, “I heard Lin Siyan recently signed with Xingji Entertainment. If the two of them keep working together, they’ll definitely fall in love over time!”

Su Li fell silent.

“And didn’t Gu Nansheng say she likes younger guys? Lin Siyan fits her type perfectly!”

Su Li had originally thought Gu Nansheng would prefer someone a little older and more mature, someone who could take care of her. Her answer had honestly surprised her.

Meanwhile, Lu Shijing’s expression grew colder and colder, his lips pressed into a straight line.

Especially when he saw Gu Nansheng tying Lin Siyan’s apron, the motion looked almost like she was hugging him.

His gaze had already turned icy.

Lu Shijing knew she had not meant anything by it.

But the way Lin Siyan looked at her…

He knew that look far too well.

During Truth or Dare, every question Lin Siyan asked her, the hopeful anticipation in his eyes when she answered, the joy he could not hide afterward, even the love song he sang later, his gaze kept drifting toward her again and again as though unintentionally.

The boy sitting beside Lu Shijing could feel the temperature around him dropping lower and lower. It was so cold he nearly shivered.

He secretly thought to himself, Could Senior Lu also be a fan of Gu Nansheng? Only fans would hate seeing their goddess paired with someone else.

After all, a goddess belonged only to them in their imagination.

After hesitating for a while, he cautiously asked,

“Senior Lu, are you also one of Sheng Baobei’s fans?”

Lu Shijing slowly turned his head toward him.

“Sheng Baobei?”

“Yeah. That’s what Gu Nansheng’s fans call her. She’s really beautiful, a total goddess!” The boy continued curiously, “Senior Lu, do you think she likes Lin Siyan too?”

Lu Shijing’s gaze turned cool, and his voice dropped low.

“Not even a little.”

For some reason, the boy suddenly felt like after asking that question, Senior Lu looked ready to kill him.