Even just a little bit of liking is fine.

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Two days later, on Friday.

A bunch of negative information about Su Qianqian has surfaced on Weibo, including posts about her being an orphan, owning luxury cars, having dubious film and television resources, and being suspected of being funded by a sugar daddy.

Su Qianqian felt something was wrong as soon as she stepped out of the dormitory.

The gazes that fell upon her by her classmates were no longer simply one of admiration or curiosity, but rather a mixture of inquiry, disdain, and even lewd malice.

"Is that her? Su Qianqian from the performing arts department..."

"I heard they have a sugar daddy backing them, and they're chauffeured around in luxury cars every day!"

"No wonder she has such good resources. After playing two such outstanding minor roles, she immediately landed a supporting role in a big-budget production..."

"Qiao Xi and Lin Shu were suddenly blacklisted, supposedly because of her sugar daddy, to make room for her!"

"Who's the big spender? They're incredibly powerful!"

"Looks like Shen Que from the Shen family? Tsk tsk, you can't judge a book by its cover, she looks quite innocent..."

Rumors and gossip flooded into Su Qianqian's ears.

She told herself not to care, but the speculation and slander still made her feel suffocated.

She was in a relationship, not being kept, and had absolutely nothing to do with Shen Que!

She got those roles through her own hard work and auditions!

Why should you say that about her?

She was still a young girl not yet nineteen years old. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back tightly.

She asked her teacher for leave and practically fled back to her dormitory.

Chen Xue and Zhou Wan seemed to have heard the rumors as well. They looked at her with concern, but considerately did not ask any further questions.

Su Qianqian closed the door and took out her phone, instinctively wanting to see if there were any messages from Gu Chengyu.

However, as soon as she unlocked her screen, a bombshell news notification from Weibo forced its way into her view.

Breaking News! Gu Chengyu, the heir of the Gu family, is about to marry Song Qingwan, a piano prodigy! The Song family's net worth skyrockets overnight!

[A noblewoman wins over a playboy heir! A look back at the actresses who fell for Young Master Gu over the years—is the ultimate winner actually a low-key, talented woman?]

[An arrogant young nobleman bows down to a gentle pianist? Unveiling the romantic love story of Gu Chengyu and Song Qingwan!]

On the screen was a photo of Gu Chengyu and Song Qingwan pieced together.

The editor showered Song Qingwan with praise, calling her the most dazzling new star in the piano world, with a respectable family background, exceptional talent, and a perfect match for Gu Chengyu.

The article also hints that Gu Chengyu's recent lack of scandals is precisely because he has settled down with Song Qingwan, staging a romantic drama of a prodigal son returning home.

The comments section was bustling with activity, filled with netizens' envy and blessings.

"Miss Song is too outstanding! Only a talented woman like her could win over Young Master Gu!"

"Waaaaah, jealousy is making me unrecognizable! But I have to admit, they're such a perfect match in terms of looks and family background!"

"Those female celebrities were nothing but fleeting clouds; this is the true dignity of the Empress!" (This chapter has been read. Please click to continue reading the next chapter!)