The Rebirth of a Top Star

With reporters present at the preview screening, after asking some basic questions, Shen Nanqiao and her team couldn't take up any more of other people's time, so Shen Nanqiao waved goodbye to the fans holding up their signs.

Especially the little fan who was just next to him, she was so cute. Shen Nanqiao waved to her and went back to the backstage with the director and the others.

To avoid causing a commotion, Shen Nanqiao and the others waited until all the audience members had left before leaving the venue. Shen Nanqiao sat bored on the sofa, with Fang Zihe sitting next to her. Fang Zihe didn't say anything, but was fiddling with his phone. He had properly covered the privacy screen, and Shen Nanqiao had no idea what he was looking at.

Actually, it was a message sent to Fang Zihe by his agent, from Tony the hairstylist: "How's it going? Have you managed to talk to Qiaoqiao yet?"

Fang Zihe couldn't help but look in Shen Nanqiao's direction. At first, he didn't mention it at all in front of his agent, but later his agent was too smart, and Fang Zihe couldn't hide it at all.

He simply stopped hiding it from his manager. Fang Zihe's alternate account was full of messages about Shen Nanqiao. Even when Shen Nanqiao had already forgotten about Fang Zihe, Fang Zihe was still checking in every day in the super topic about Shen Nanqiao.

Shen Nanqiao noticed Fang Zihe's gaze and seized the opportunity to create a topic of conversation.

"You really are a handsome guy now," Shen Nanqiao joked to Fang Zihe.

She expected Fang Zihe to start joking around with her as before, but she didn't expect that when he heard her say that, Fang Zihe's first reaction was to start thinking seriously.

He actually agreed with his own opinion: "I also think I'm more handsome than before."

Shen Nanqiao knew that Fang Zihe wasn't just throwing a tantrum; he was actually serious.

Shen Nanqiao's expression also became somewhat serious. "But you have indeed become more handsome, or more accurately, you have become thinner and more muscular."

Shen Nanqiao then gave her serious evaluation. Fang Zihe recalled that ever since he learned the movie was going to be released, he had been spending all his time at the gym and eating low-fat meals, all in hopes of being praised by Shen Nanqiao the moment he saw her.

After Shen Nanqiao finished praising him, Fang Zihe was actually quite smug inside, but he kept a low profile and simply waved his hand lightly, saying, "It's alright, I've only practiced for two or three days."

Only then did Shen Nanqiao regain the real feeling that this was Fang Zihe. She had always had a good relationship with Fang Zihe, both before and now. Shen Nanqiao felt that their relationship should be the most undisputed best friend relationship.

Perhaps recalling her time with Fang Zihe in her previous life, Shen Nanqiao looked at Fang Zihe with a somewhat absent-minded gaze, as if she were looking at a different soul through the same face.

In his previous life, Fang Zihe truly treated Shen Nanqiao with complete intimacy, and their playful interactions were a daily occurrence. However, in this life, perhaps due to Shen Nanqiao's busy schedule and lack of contact, their relationship has not yet reached its full potential.

This caused Shen Nanqiao to always feel that there was a small distance between her and Fang Zihe.

Shen Nanqiao frowned in displeasure, and Fang Zihe thought there was something about him that displeased Shen Nanqiao.

I examine myself with unease.

Upon hearing the announcement, most of the audience left, allowing the actors and crew to exit through the side door.

Shen Nanqiao spends most of her time on variety shows and film sets, and rarely has the opportunity to meet her fans.

Shen Nanqiao felt relieved after they left safely. Unexpectedly, as she exited through the side door of the movie theater, before she even reached the door, she saw her support color in the distance. Shen Nanqiao knew that her fans had specially chosen orange as their support color so that she would know immediately that they had come for her when she saw the support.

Vibrant, warm, and immediately recognizable.

Shen Nanqiao saw a large expanse of orange surrounding the long railings by the roadside, warm and dazzling. The moon and the sun appeared in the sky at the same time, with only a faint glimmer of light remaining on the sun. Looking at the sun so close to her, Shen Nanqiao told herself that she couldn't leave like this.

First, when no one was watching, Shen Nanqiao took out her phone to record this touching scene. Then, she left the tall security guard behind her and ran straight down the steps.

Those fans who didn't get tickets already knew what Shen Nanqiao was wearing today through the internet. The fan sitting next to Shen Nanqiao also shared her experience online in the first person, which resonated with many people.

Everyone was still excited, and no one expected that Shen Nanqiao would happen to walk by today and see their support for her.

But even with this glimmer of hope, all of Shen Nanqiao's fans, who had gathered together, saw the treasure girl they had discovered running towards them.

Their affection wasn't one-sided; it was a mutual, mutual attraction.

The fans were thrilled; the deafening noise startled the almost asleep sun, causing it to shed its last rays.

The security guard quickly caught up with Shen Nanqiao; their mission today was to ensure Shen Nanqiao's safety.

Shen Nanqiao ran over at a certain distance, slightly out of breath, and stood up straight, maintaining a certain distance as she looked at her fans.

Shen Nanqiao couldn't count how many times she had seen fans, or how many times she had truly felt that someone liked her.

But this was indeed the most profound time. After Shen Nanqiao got closer, the light boards that were not turned on before lit up one after another.

Shen Nanqiao's pupils were filled with more orange light, much brighter than the last glimmer of light left in the sky, as she was experiencing it firsthand.

Both sides maintained a certain distance. Shen Nanqiao did not get close, and they also maintained a comfortable distance. Everyone seemed to have a scale in their hearts, which was for the sake of a more intimate meeting in the future. Everyone kept some distance when they first met.

One of the event organizers knew that many fans had written letters to Shen Nanqiao, but no one wanted to crowd around and bother her. So the organizer went up to each fan and collected all the letters they had been holding for a long time, placing them in the center.

Shen Nanqiao usually has a lot of jokes, but now she was at a loss for words. Faced with such a group of enthusiastic people, Shen Nanqiao couldn't remember what everyone looked like, but she had a deep impression of this group.

Everyone is uniquely adorable.

The person in charge finally squeezed to the front of the crowd. Shen Nanqiao was still answering interesting little questions from fans in a disjointed manner. The teacher behind her saw that there was no danger, so he did not stop Shen Nanqiao from talking, but just stood behind her to ensure her safety.

The person in charge raised his arm and said to Shen Nanqiao, "These are the letters we all wrote this time. Can you accept them?"

There were only two bodyguards and Shen Nanqiao here. The others who were close to her were waiting on the stairs at the back. Shen Nanqiao didn't have an assistant or agent with her at the moment, and no one was stopping her from doing whatever she wanted.

Shen Nanqiao stepped forward, and the closer she got to the nearby fans, the more they held their breath, their eyes fixed on her, their hearts screaming, "So beautiful! Wow!!!"

Shen Nanqiao couldn't waste too much time, as she wasn't the only one waiting to leave. So, after talking with everyone for a few minutes, she reluctantly waved goodbye and left the scene.

Shen Nanqiao was unaware that her actions had once again become a trending topic, generating countless discussions and bringing the film to the attention of even more people.

Shen Nanqiao was unaware of all this. What she was holding in her hand were different in appearance, size, and even color, but Shen Nanqiao could feel the love for her contained within them, and it was all the same.

Shen Nanqiao's eyes filled with tears.

Fang Zihe simply stood beside Shen Nanqiao without saying a word. He knew the power that fans' love gave to actors.

After Fang Zihe's car arrived, Shen Nanqiao waved goodbye to him. Before she could do anything, she received a message from Xiaoju.

The car stalled halfway there, and we don't know why yet. We might not be able to pick up Shen Nanqiao for a while.

Xiao Ju is much more cheerful than before. She sent a voice message right away, and Shen Nanqiao stopped waving at Fang Zihe after listening to it.

I thought Xiaoju and the others would arrive soon.

Fang Zihe, who was behind Shen Nanqiao, heard everything. He swallowed back his words of saying goodbye to Shen Nanqiao and said something else: "My car has arrived. Let me take you home."

Shen Nanqiao suddenly felt that Fang Zihe was actually quite reliable.

Shen Nanqiao originally wanted to refuse first, pretending to be polite.

Finally, under Fang Zihe's insistence, Shen Nanqiao got into Fang Zihe's car.

Fang Zihe's driver glanced at the address Shen Nanqiao gave him and drove towards Shen Nanqiao's residence amidst the traffic.

The two remained absolutely silent on the way. Besides Shen Nanqiao and Fang Zihe, the only other person in the car was the silent driver.

Shen Nanqiao didn't know why Fang Zihe wasn't saying anything. Actually, Fang Zihe was mentally preparing his thoughts. It had been a long time since he and Shen Nanqiao had been alone together.

Shen Nanqiao saw the landmarks outside the car window, indicating that she was getting closer to home. The scenery outside the window kept changing. Shen Nanqiao thought that she was almost home. She hadn't eaten anything all day, and her stomach had been protesting for a long time.

In a secluded spot, her stomach, which had been growling with hunger for a long time, decided to have Fang Zihe drive his car nearby and drop her off.

Shen Nanqiao planned to find a quiet place to have a late-night snack.

Now is the perfect time for a late-night snack, and unexpectedly, Fang Zihe, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up, and the first thing he said was gossip.

"Were you and Gu Ning really together on the show?" Shen Nanqiao couldn't imagine that Fang Zihe needed a lot of courage to say those words.

Shen Nanqiao was still figuring out where to eat and when it would be easiest to call the car when Fang Zihe gossiped about it.

Shen Nanqiao replied without hesitation, "It's all for the sake of the show. We're all friends."

Upon hearing Shen Nanqiao's explanation, Fang Zihe felt a sudden release of tension that had been hanging over him.

Shen Nanqiao looked at Fang Zihe with suspicion; Fang Zihe was acting really strange today.

Because Shen Nanqiao glanced at it too much, she missed the first place where she could have called a halt today. When Shen Nanqiao realized this, she felt extremely regretful.

I should have been fully focused just now. Now look what's happened, I've messed things up.

As a female celebrity, Shen Nanqiao felt a sense of dignity and couldn't directly tell Fang Zihe that she was hungry and wanted to get out of the car to eat. Moreover, if Fang Zihe wanted to accompany her, the chances of being recognized would be even greater.

Shen Nanqiao could only look for the next opportunity.

Fang Zihe, however, was pondering what Shen Nanqiao had just said.

We're all friends, but who does "all" mean? Does it include myself? Fang Zihe had a good talk with his agent before coming out today, and he said he would definitely express his feelings.

Using Tony's famous quote, Fang Zihe firmly believes that opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, and he is now a fully prepared person.

Fang Zihe knew they were almost at Shen Nanqiao's apartment complex. There were some things he needed to say, and if he didn't say them now, he might never be able to say them again. Just as Fang Zihe was about to speak, Shen Nanqiao suddenly turned around, startling him. Seeing Fang Zihe about to speak, Shen Nanqiao swallowed back what she wanted to say.

Thus, with a single glance, those who wanted to fight to the death remained silent, and those who wanted to fill their stomachs also failed to voice their needs.

So this is what fairness means: if you're going to miss out, you miss out.

Shen Nanqiao watched helplessly as her last piece of the night market street receded into the distance. Now, if she wanted to find a good place to eat, she would have to go home first. If she didn't have a means of transportation, Shen Nanqiao would rather go hungry today.

Shen Nanqiao doesn't usually drive herself. So the car is always driven by Xiaoju and the driver. They usually pick her up when there's something going on, so there's no chance to turn back now.

Shen Nanqiao took some of her resentment out on Fang Zihe. She didn't know what Fang Zihe was going to say, and since she didn't have a chance to find an excuse to get out of the car, Shen Nanqiao asked Fang Zihe directly, "What were you going to say just now?"

Hungry, Shen Nanqiao's words naturally carried a hint of resentment.

Shen Nanqiao looked directly at him, and Fang Zihe couldn't bring himself to speak.

Just like that, a golden opportunity was missed. The driver stopped the car at the right moment. Outside vehicles were not allowed into this residential area. Shen Nanqiao pushed open the car door, still carrying an inexplicable resentment, and asked, "Why aren't you saying anything?"

Shen Nanqiao was already standing outside the door, looking at Fang Zihe who was still sitting in the car. Fang Zihe was stunned by Shen Nanqiao's outburst. He didn't realize that he could get out of the car and see Shen Nanqiao off for a while, and simply waved goodbye to Shen Nanqiao.

Watching the figure recede further and further away, Fang Zihe realized that he might have missed his last chance, and there would never be another opportunity for him to speak.

It was already very late at night.

Fang Zihe returned home; he needed to think things over.

When Shen Nanqiao returned home, it was pitch black. She stood at the door, torn between going straight in to wash up or changing her clothes and going out to grab a bite to eat.

The sensation in my stomach is no longer just hunger, but has escalated to a certain degree of pain.

Shen Nanqiao was still struggling with her own thoughts when her phone suddenly beeped with a notification sound.