Chapter 7: The palms and backs of the hands are covered with thorns

Ji Jingchuan sounded like he was swearing really badly. My dog heard the noise and ran over to bark at the screen for a long time.

[A true fan, not just a passerby. Ji Jingchuan is truly a genius, he actually speaks dog language!]

[? You Trump supporters are quite honest.]

[It was hilarious! Lin Jinyi, who was sitting next to them, was so frightened that she rolled and crawled out of the shot.]

[Seriously, if I were there, I'd be afraid Ji Jingchuan would bite me while barking.]

I'd like to interview some of Shang Que and Ji Jingchuan's fans. Will you really not stop following them after seeing this?

[No, I like Shang Que because she is very popular.]

[No, I like Ji Jingchuan because he can make people happy.]

[Whoever came up with the idea of inviting them to a variety show was incredibly foresighted. Although the risk is high, the reward is also high. Won't this increase the popularity? ]

[There's no way around it, putting Shang Que and Ji Jingchuan together is just for show.]

The discussion under the topic became more and more heated, and after seeing the hot searches, their agents felt like the sky was falling.

When picking up people after the variety show recording, Fu Xingzhi deliberately lied that there were too many cars ahead and no place to park, so he drove to the back door of the villa and waited.

The entertainment industry is so small that anyone with his experience basically knows everyone, especially Ning Sheng's agent, with whom he's a longtime rival. Fu Xingzhi knew exactly what would happen if they bumped into each other, pointing at the trending search results and yelling, "You're an artist, you're an artist."

After sending Shang Que the location, Fu Xingzhi pushed open the door and got out. The area ahead was empty and quiet. He had just breathed a sigh of relief when he turned around and saw someone approaching from behind. He was wearing sunglasses and a floral shirt, and he was also looking around with a wary expression—Ji Jingchuan's agent.

Wang Yu also saw him at this time. After being startled for a moment, he immediately smiled and shook hands with him, saying in a chuckle, "Hey, Brother Fu, long time no see. It's your artist that's on the trending search, right?"

“…”

Very good, Ji Jingchuan’s agent is the same as him.

Fu Xingzhi gave a formal smile: "Your artist is also on the trending search. And our Shang Que never behaves like this normally. It must have been infected by Ji Jingchuan."

Wang Yu immediately hit back when he heard this: "Ji Jingchuan doesn't usually bark like a dog. He was forced into this by Shang Que."

"Shang Que is polite and would never take the initiative to cause trouble."

"Ji Jingchuan is well-behaved and obedient, it's impossible for him to quarrel for no reason!"

"Do you believe this yourself?"

The two exchanged glances, failing to reach a consensus. No longer maintaining superficial politeness, they snorted coldly and pulled their hands back forcefully.

At this moment, Shang Que was being stopped at the door by Lin Jinyi. She waved her hand as she walked around him and said, "No autographs or photos, just passing by."

"Shang Que!" Lin Jinyi's eyes widened like a cat's. She stomped on her high heels and chased after her. She stood in front of her angrily, her face stern and her tone awkward, "Don't you read Weibo?"

Shang Que:?

I thought it was some big deal.

"Yes, I watch it every day."

Shang Que was just about to say that he learned to speak and memorize jokes from those interesting netizens every day when he saw Lin Jinyi's expression suddenly change.

"Then why don't you follow me?" She paused after asking, then immediately explained, "I saw some netizens questioning why you followed everyone else but me when we're all on the same variety show. Are you targeting me?"

Shang Que frowned in surprise when he heard this: "No, how can netizens say such nonsense?"

Lin Jinyi's expression softened a bit: "Then you——"

"I don't pay attention to Ji Jingchuan either."

"You're comparing me to Ji Jingchuan?" Lin Jinyi was shocked and asked angrily, "How can I be the same as him?"

Shang Que thought for a moment and said, "The palms and backs of my hands are all covered with thorns, so that's about right."

"There's no such saying!!! Who did you learn Chinese from?" Speaking of this, Lin Jinyi couldn't help but think of her recent interaction with Ning Sheng. "Then why did you follow Ning Sheng?"

"Because she is cute, I like her very much."

In other words, Shang Que hates her, so he doesn't want to pay attention to her? For the first time in her life, Lin Jinyi felt that she was humiliating herself. She pursed her lips.

He turned around and left, pushing his suitcase.

Shang Que looked at the angry figure and was puzzled: "Why are you so angry?"

Unlike her, she is emotionally stable.

"Shang Que!"

Suddenly, Ji Jingchuan's voice came from behind her. Shang Que's solar plexus veins throbbed at the sound. Was she stuck in a cycle? Just as Lin Jinyi left, here comes this annoying person.

"Hurry up and add me on WeChat." Ji Jingchuan made his intention clear. "Otherwise, next time we encounter a game like today, don't hold me back."

"If you don't add me, I may not be in the same group with you next time."

Ji Jingchuan seemed to have expected her to say that, and said proudly: "I just asked the director, and he said the grouping remains unchanged."

Shang Que frowned: "Does that mean I have to endure you for nine periods?"

"What's with that tone of voice?" Ji Jingchuan was immediately dissatisfied. "Is being in this group with me really unfair to you?"

Shang Que asked back, "Don't you know what's going on?"

Ji Jingchuan sneered: "I don't want to be a partner with someone who has no vision."

"Then go talk to the director and ask him to replace you."

"Why should I go? You go if you want to go!"

When Fu Xingzhi and Wang Yu came over, they saw this scene. Shang Que, who they called "polite", and Ji Jingchuan, who was "well-behaved and obedient", were standing outside the gate and arguing fiercely.

"Shang Que, let's go."

"Chuan, go home."

As soon as the words fell, the two people not far away turned their heads in unison: "Don't rush! Wait until I finish arguing with him/her!"

“…”

"I'm not going to tell you! Even if you don't want to be in the same group with me, you have to be in the same group with me." No matter how much you hate me, I'm still your brother by blood.

Ji Jingchuan threw down these words, turned around and left in a threatening manner, without giving Shang Que any chance to refute.

Wang Yu quickly caught up, took his luggage, and gave him a thumbs-up: "Not bad, I won the argument."

There was no winning at all. Shang Que didn't care about him at all, so no matter how much he argued, he couldn't win. Ji Jingchuan remained silent.

Wang Yu looked over and said in surprise, "Why are her eyes red? Didn't she perform well? Why don't we go back and have another fight with her? I'm not in a hurry anyway."

*

"What? You think I haven't scolded you enough so I drive over and let you quarrel again?" Fu Xingzhi asked while looking in the rearview mirror.

"That's not necessary." When Ji Jingchuan wasn't around, Shang Que remained calm. She opened her Weibo account and saw their names. She frowned and continued scrolling. There was a topic at the back titled #Shang Que didn't reply to Lin Jinyi#.

...?

Did Lin Jinyi follow her?

Shang Que clicked on her homepage from the Weibo recommendation, and saw the follow-back button at the bottom.

No wonder you were so angry just now.

She casually clicked on the follow back button and was about to log out of Weibo when she suddenly found that the other party had unfollowed her. Shang Que saw it and immediately unfollowed her as well, but the next second, Lin Jinyi followed back.

She sent a question mark in a private message.

【林今宜宜伊V】：Weibo is pumped.

A few seconds later.

【Lin Jin Yi Yi Yi V】: Reposted [A little bit of everything]'s Weibo post 【Bright actress x Tsundere drama queen】

【Lin Jin Yi Yi Yi V】: Slip

【Shang Que V】: I have seen it

These two messages were sent almost at the same time, and Lin Jinyi quickly asked again.

【Lin Jin Yi Yi Yi V】：? Then you also saw the trending search

【林今宜宜伊V】: I really clicked the like button by accident!

【Shang Que V】: Oh

【Lin Jin Yi Yi Yi V】: I'm not your fan! I don't like you at all!

"We're here." The car stopped in front of an unassuming wooden door. Fu Xingzhi turned and said, "We've booked a private room. Go in first. I'll be right here after I park the car."

This is a private restaurant that has not been heavily marketed, but because of its excellent taste, it is well-known in small circles and a seat is often hard to find.

Although Shang Que doesn't have high requirements for food, it doesn't mean she doesn't like delicious food. On the contrary, she is very picky, and this restaurant's dishes are one of the few that she likes. It's just that because she started filming a movie some time ago, she hasn't had time to eat.

So when he heard it, Shang Que replied with an expression without even looking at it. Without paying attention to what it was, he quickly turned off his phone and got out of the car.

On the other side, Lin Jinyi was stunned when she saw the [grievance] she sent.

Why was Shang Que still feeling wronged? What was she feeling wronged about? Was it because she said she didn't like her?

But Shang Que doesn't necessarily like her, even on Weibo...

Oh, I followed it.

Lin Jinyi bit her lip and quickly deleted the words "Don't be so self-indulgent" she had typed. She frowned and fell into deep internal friction.

Shang Que was already enjoying his meal. He had a dish of beef tenderloin with king oyster mushrooms, a dish of fried pork ribs with mint, and a simple, refreshing stir-fried vegetable dish of choy sum. On the side was a pot of rich, white fish soup. Noodles were served, and with the soup, it was a bowl of delicious fish soup noodles.

Shang Que took two bites and suddenly remembered the seafood noodles made by Ji Jingchuan. In comparison, she felt that this bowl was not as delicious. She frowned slightly, but did not force herself anymore. She picked up her chopsticks and turned to pick up other dishes.

Halfway through the meal, she suddenly asked, "Brother Fu, is it difficult to learn how to cook?"

"Who wants to learn? It's not difficult for most people to learn if they want to."

"So what do I want to learn?"

Fu Xingzhi: "I don't recommend thinking about it."

Shang Que: ...

"Many things require talent, like acting. Your lines and understanding of the character are much better than others," Fu Xingzhi said, stopping short. "The same goes for cooking."

"Then I definitely have talent, I just lack the hard work."

After all, Ji Jingchuan can learn it, which means that his family has this gene!

Fu Xingzhi didn't comment and changed the subject: "I've received quite a few endorsement offers in the past few days."

Shang Que resisted: "Do you have to talk about work when I'm happiest?"

"You can't talk about work while eating. You need to digest the food and your brain won't be able to work after eating. Tomorrow is Sunday, give yourself a day off and don't answer calls or check WeChat." Fu Xingzhi was unmoved. "So when can we talk?"

"...Now." Shang Que sat upright, "Go on."

"There are a few decent brands, but most of them want to sign you and Ji Jingchuan as spokespeople. What do you think?"

"The Friendship Boat" set a precedent by inviting the two of them together. At first everyone thought there would be problems, but unexpectedly, her and Ji Jingchuan's performance was particularly eye-catching.

Others also realized that the popularity of these two people appearing together might be even higher than they imagined, so before the first episode of the variety show was over, many businesses came forward to endorse the products.

"I refuse." Shang Que made a big cross with his hands in front of his chest.

"I guessed it," Fu Xingzhi said without any surprise. "There's another one that only invites you. The endorsement fee is very high, but it's a pet school."

Shang Que was puzzled: "I don't have a pet, why do they want me to be their spokesperson?"

"Dog trainer."

Shang Que:?