Afternoon, Friendship Hut, living room.

The nine guests were either standing or sitting, and the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

The four regular celebrities and several newcomers come from diverse backgrounds and are currently trying to find common ground and establish a first impression of friendship under the live broadcast camera.

Qiao Xi was undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching people in the crowd.

She was wearing a vibrant pink tracksuit, her hair in a high ponytail, and her smile was sweet and harmless as she enthusiastically distributed the snacks she had brought to everyone.

"Come on, try this! It's a super delicious low-calorie cookie!"

She moved among the crowd with ease, skillfully initiating conversations and guiding the flow of the chat, effortlessly establishing herself as a caring, energetic, and friendly person.

The live stream camera was fixed on her, and the chat was flooded with praise such as "XiXi is such a sweet angel" and "XiXi is so heartwarming".

In the corner of the living room by the window, Su Qianqian sat alone in a single rattan chair.

She wore a light green dress, loose and comfortable, which made her skin look fair and white. Her long hair was loosely tied back with a matching hairband, and a few strands of hair fell softly beside her cheeks.

She lowered her head slightly, holding a soft, off-white cushion in her arms, as quiet as a painting, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle at the other end of the living room.

Qiao Xi naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to take care of the aloof newcomer.

Holding a freshly brewed cup of floral tea, with her signature sweet smile on her face, she walked briskly to Su Qianqian.

"Qianqian~" Qiao Xi's voice was sweet and bright.

"Why are you sitting here all alone? Are you a little nervous?"

"Have something hot to soothe your throat. I just brewed some tea; it's great for your throat!"

As she spoke, she shoved the cup into Su Qianqian's hand, her actions intimate and natural, as if the two were best friends who had known each other for many years.

The live stream camera immediately followed, focusing on Su Qianqian's face.

Su Qianqian raised her head, her almond-shaped eyes filled with obvious confusion and helplessness, as if she hadn't reacted to this sudden enthusiasm.

She looked at the cup handed to her, then at Qiao Xi's bright smiling face. Her small mouth opened slightly, but no sound came out.

Qiao Xi's smile remained unchanged as she waited patiently, her eyes encouraging.

Su Qianqian finally made a move.

She gently shook her head, shrinking back slightly to avoid the cup of hot tea.

Then, she raised her other hand, her slender fingertips gently touching her throat. Her red lips parted slightly, and she spoke in a soft, breathy voice, "Thank you. My throat is inflamed and a little sore, so I can't drink anything hot right now..."

After saying that, she immediately lowered her head, her face flushed with a faint blush, so shy that it softened one's heart.

Qiao Xi's smile froze for a moment.

She had originally planned to deliberately knock over the not-too-hot flower tea when Su Qianqian reached out, pretending to be injured. Who knew Su Qianqian would act so unpredictably?

In just a moment, Qiao Xi smiled again, her expression full of understanding and consideration: "Ah! Is your throat sore?"

"Then we definitely need to drink something hot!"