No one cared about who won this year’s poetry competition. Everyone was focused on one single question!
What exactly is the second line of the couplet that begins with “Smoke locks the willow pond”?
Many big names in the poetry world looked at Qin Yunxuan with complicated expressions.
She clearly had such talent in couplets and poetry—why would she stoop to becoming a singer?
Wouldn’t it be better to become a researcher of ancient literature?
Just as President Sun was about to announce the end of the event, a staff member walked in from outside and whispered something in his ear.
A look of surprise appeared on President Sun’s face.
Then, he looked at everyone with a complicated expression. “Everyone, it looks like we won’t be able to leave just yet.”
Everyone was stunned. What did he mean, they couldn’t leave?
What was going on?
“Right now, the hotel is surrounded by Miss Qin’s fans. There must be at least a few hundred people out there. The hotel has already called the police, so it’s best if we wait for them to clear the crowd before we head out.”
Swish, swish, swish!
All eyes turned to Qin Lang.
Envy, jealousy, disbelief—there was a mix of emotions in their gazes!
Qin Lang felt quite innocent. He had no idea why this was happening either!
“Isn’t this a bit exaggerated?”
Someone couldn’t quite believe it and walked over to the window to take a look. The moment they looked down, they were completely stunned.
From above, all they could see was a sea of dark, crowded heads!
If someone had trypophobia, they’d probably faint on the spot!
This wasn’t just a few hundred people—this was clearly several hundred, maybe even a thousand!
So this was the charm of a top idol star?
Everyone who saw this felt a pang of genuine envy.
And a little bitterness crept into their hearts.
When Qin Lang saw the bustling crowd of fans below, he was shocked.
He had performed on stage as a singer before, singing to thousands of people.
But this was the first time he truly felt his popularity in this world.
All these people… had come to see him!
Even though they didn’t know if they’d actually get to see him!
Even though they were standing under the scorching sun!
Suddenly, Qin Lang felt like he had to do something for them.
His phone suddenly rang.
“Sis Lin, what’s up?”
“Xuanxuan, how many times have I told you? You had to keep a low profile today. Why did you go to the poetry competition? The internet is going crazy right now!”
Qin Lang’s lips twitched. For a moment, he didn’t know how to explain this whole situation.
It was all a misunderstanding!
Before he could explain, Sis Lin spoke again.
“There are already so many people outside the hotel. Whatever you do, don’t show yourself. Let me handle this, got it?”
Qin Lang quickly said, “Sis Lin, those are my lovely fans…”
“I know, I know. Do you really need to worry about how I do things? Just don’t forget to go to Director Zhao’s place! Seriously, standing up a station director—you really are the first in the entertainment industry! Luckily, Zhao Qinghui is by your side, so Director Zhao isn’t too upset.”
Qin Lang gave an awkward laugh. He knew he had really overstepped this time.
So no matter how much Sis Lin complained, he just accepted it.
After a few more brief words, Sis Lin hung up.
“Xuanxuan, my uncle’s already got the food ready. Let’s head over together.”
Zhao Qinghui walked over to Qin Yunxuan, now fully acting like a devoted fan.
Qin Lang nodded. “Alright, let’s go.”
Between Tower A and Tower B of the Shuangzi Grand Hotel, there was an internal passageway.
So Qin Lang could go straight through the hotel and reach Tower B without going outside.
Along the way, Zhao Qinghui held onto Qin Lang’s arm like they were best friends.
Qin Lang felt a bit uncomfortable. He hadn’t expected that beneath Zhao Qinghui’s loose clothes, she was actually quite… well-endowed.
Five minutes later, they arrived on the third floor of Tower B.
They pushed the door open and found four people inside—one man, two women, and a little boy, Zhao Yunfeng.
“Director Zhao, I’m really sorry. I ended up at the wrong place, and then some things happened, so…”
Director Zhao waved his hand with a gentle laugh. “No worries. Qinghui already told me what happened. It’s no big deal. Besides… today’s family dinner is mainly to welcome Qinghui back. It’s only fitting that you came with her.”
There was a warm, approachable smile on Director Zhao’s face, completely devoid of any arrogance.
“Sister Xuanxuan, come sit by me!”
Zhao Yunfeng hopped over excitedly, grabbing Qin Lang’s hand and pulling him toward the table.
Zhao Qinghui pretended to look jealous.
“Yunfeng, don’t you see your cousin standing right here? Why aren’t you pulling me over?”
Zhao Yunfeng rolled his eyes. “Why would I pull you? So you can steal my food?”
“Zhao Yunfeng!”
Zhao Qinghui snapped. “When have I ever stolen your food?”
“At my birthday party last time. You pretended it was to celebrate with me, but you ended up eating all my favorite braised pork.”
Zhao Yunfeng looked at her with disdain. “You’re… bigger than the last time I saw you.”
“I am not!”
Zhao Qinghui felt utterly defeated. This little brat had no problem embarrassing her in front of her idol.
And besides, she had been working out lately!
Where was she even bigger?
Without thinking, she pinched the flesh around her waist.
It seemed… maybe there was a little extra there.
For a moment, Zhao Qinghui looked genuinely upset.
Director Zhao paid no mind to the playful squabbling between the younger ones.
He looked at Qin Yunxuan. “Yunxuan, I know this invitation is a bit sudden. On one hand, the kids in our family really like you, and today, with Qinghui coming back, we wanted to throw her a welcome dinner and surprise her. That’s why I invited you.”
Qin Yunxuan smiled. “Director Zhao, you’re too kind.”
“Of course, there’s also something a bit more important I’d like your help with,” Director Zhao said after a moment of thought. “But it’s a bit complicated, so I hope you won’t turn me down.”
“What is it?” Qin Lang’s heart sank slightly.
Sure enough, there was no such thing as a free lunch. Nothing in this world came without strings attached.
“We can talk about it after we eat. Don’t worry about it for now. Oh, let me introduce you—this is my wife, and this is my sister-in-law.”
Qin Lang quickly greeted them.
Both women had an elegant, refined air about them and still carried traces of their former beauty.
Especially Director Zhao’s sister-in-law. Her eyes seemed to spark as she looked Qin Lang up and down.
It sent a slight shiver down his spine.
If he weren’t currently in a woman’s body, he’d honestly be worried this was some kind of trap.
