Chapter 27: Xiang Youran, the Devoted Admirer

The four teams were split off in different directions.

Following the route designated by the production crew, Yu Tang soon found herself on a street filled with snack vendors.

She tugged at Lu Zhiming’s sleeve and hurried forward. “Come on, come on, there’s so much food over there! Let’s go explore!”

Lu Zhiming lowered his head, glancing at the hand clutching his sleeve; the tips of his ears flushed slightly.

Along the food street, many fans had gathered outside, drawn by the stars, but security guards had cordoned them off.

Yu Tang bought a portion of spicy potato skewers, about to take a bite.

[Yu Tang, stop eating! You’ll get fat!]

The redness faded from Lu Zhiming’s ears, and a faint smile appeared in his usually cool eyes.

Yu Tang paused, her gaze shifting toward the direction from which the voice had come. She slowly stuffed the potatoes into her mouth. “We’re just online acquaintances, you’re crossing the line, sweetheart.”

[Ahhhhh, Yu Tang called me sweetheart!]

[With someone like Yu Tang, if she slapped you, the first thing you’d notice would be the scent on her body! (sniff sniff)]

[Did anyone notice Lu Zhiming’s ears turned red, haha]

[Wait, is this cool guy really so innocent? He wasn’t like this before.]

[He’s pretending.]

Yu Tang led Lu Zhiming down the street, eating as they went.

Luckily, Zhang Hong wasn’t supervising her—if she had seen this scene, she would have exploded.

Just as Yu Tang was about to bite into a skewer, she felt thirsty and decided to buy some milk tea.

She reached into her pocket—no money.

Fans nearby noticed and laughed. “Out of cash, Yu Tang!”

Yu Tang froze, then glared fiercely at them. “Where’s your manners?!”

Lu Zhiming was about to pay for her, but Yu Tang’s eyes lit up and she suddenly dashed toward an old man singing nearby.

As she ran, she shot a provocative look at the fan who’d teased her. “Just you wait—I’ll be rich in no time, and you’ll see for yourself!”

…

Judging by previous performance, Yu Tang had the most fans in the livestream, followed by Shen Tianshi.

At that moment, Shen Tianshi was wandering aimlessly with Xiang Youran, strolling the streets.

[What’s going on with this team? Why are they just wandering? Shen Young Master doesn’t seem very enthusiastic.]

[How could life ever be the same with anyone? Yu Tang, come back! I won’t criticize you anymore!]

[Where’s the army of “With You Sometimes”? Assemble!]

[Without the fish pond, who still treats our Shen Young Master like a child!]

After aimlessly following Shen Tianshi for half an hour—her feet aching—Xiang Youran finally realized something was off. This wasn’t quite like her previous life.

She stopped in her tracks, standing motionless.

Shen Tianshi didn’t notice; he just kept walking, gradually moving farther away.

The cameraman was at a loss, unsure whom to follow, and stood frozen.

Thus, Shen Tianshi’s silhouette grew smaller and smaller in the frame.

[The long shot keeps pulling back, farther and farther—hilarious! The camera stays still, and Shen Tianshi walks coolly two miles away.]

[Shen Young Master’s walked so long without complaining. I still prefer his coquettish side.]

[Is this the Shen Young Master forced to grow up?]

Shen Young Master had no idea what the viewers were thinking in the barrage.

After wandering for ages, he was finally called back by the staff.

He didn’t complain, but his eyes drooped, his whole demeanor listless.

Xiang Youran pressed her lips together, deliberated for a long time, then decided to take the initiative.

“Teacher Shen, why don’t we go to the amusement park? Just walking around like this isn’t much fun, and we can’t even spend our money.”

The mention of the amusement park immediately brightened Shen Tianshi’s eyes.

But then, for some reason, the light faded again.

Hands in pockets, his face weary: “Alright.”

Going to the amusement park with these young girls probably meant riding the carousel or the Ferris wheel—how boring.

Xiang Youran smiled brightly. “Let’s go, then.”

As soon as they entered the amusement park, Xiang Youran headed straight for the drop tower.

“Let’s ride the drop tower!”

In her previous life, Chen Cheng had gone viral after riding the drop tower with Shen Tianshi.

Hearing the suggestion of an exciting ride, Shen Tianshi perked up immediately.

Without hesitation, he agreed: “Sure!”

[Wait, wasn’t it said Xiang Youran can’t handle thrill rides? In dramas, they always use a stand-in for these scenes.]

[Is she doing it for Shen Tianshi’s sake?]

[Why jump to conclusions so early? Maybe she genuinely likes it.]

[I can tell Shen Tianshi really loves these rides.]

Xiang Youran and Shen Tianshi queued up for the ride. Just as Shen Tianshi was about to pay, Xiang Youran quickly pulled out two coins.

One coin per ride.

“No worries, it’s on me. Just enjoy yourself.”

Shen Tianshi didn’t refuse, thinking there was no need to be pretentious—he’d treat her next time.

They boarded the drop tower together.

The spinning, plunging ride made Xiang Youran extremely uncomfortable, while Shen Tianshi was yelling in excitement.

When they finally disembarked, Xiang Youran’s face was pale, her legs shaky.

She clung to a trash can and began to vomit violently.

[Seriously, everyone knows Xiang Youran can’t handle this. Why did she do it—was it on purpose?]

[You might want to check who actually suggested riding the drop tower.]

[Young Master’s having so much fun.]

[More than that—even Xiang Youran paid for the ride. She’s acting like a sycophant. Incredible, kid.]

[Is she going to ask Young Master to reimburse her coins, haha]

Seeing Xiang Youran in such a state, Shen Tianshi was startled. “Wait, you really can’t handle this? Why didn’t you say so earlier?”

Xiang Youran forced a smile. “I’m fine, really. Want to go again? I can handle another round.”

Shen Tianshi’s expression was indescribable. He waved his hand. “No, no.”

He didn’t want another hospital trip—just please don’t extort him.

Xiang Youran recalled the praise Chen Cheng had received and the endorsements she’d secured afterward.

She gritted her teeth and grabbed Shen Tianshi’s sleeve. “I still want to ride. Come with me again!”

Shen Tianshi used a bit of strength to pull away from her grasp.

“No, sister, I beg you—don’t torment me.”

[Is Xiang Youran a sycophant…?]

[Seriously, she’s thrown up and still acting tough…]

[You don’t get it; it’s about competitiveness (guilty guilty).]

[Do you even believe what you’re saying?]

With that, Shen Tianshi turned toward the exit, his steps almost accelerating, as if chased by a dog.

At that moment, a CEO of a pet food company silently noted Xiang Youran’s name while watching the livestream on his phone.

He called in the head of the publicity department.

“Next time, let’s hire her as our pet food spokesperson.”

“Xiang Youran?”

“Yes.”

“Why? I’ve never heard of her having a dog at home.” The publicity chief clearly didn’t understand the boss’s logic.

The boss, mysterious: “Don’t you think this girl really behaves like a sycophant?”

The chief: “…”