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Just returned to Taipei from Pingtung, Autumn Wind indeed hoped that her identity with Qiu Ruolan could be made public, but as she became more aware of her surroundings, this desire to "announce" became less urgent.
Especially after Liu Jian gained fame by participating in the Super Newcomer Singing Contest, having someone close to her be a "star" turned into a burden. Coupled with the recent Car Accident Incident, Autumn Wind felt scrutinized wherever she went, and even enthusiastic Grandma rushed to help alleviate Autumn Wind's troubles.
After going through all this turmoil, Autumn Wind found herself missing the feeling of being without any identity.
As for Qiu Ruolan, her "foster mother," she had almost accepted her role as the "Invisible Man" in Qiu Ruolan's life.
Now, Qiu Ruolan's care for her, aside from making her feel overwhelmed, was more about rejection.
Thus, the more Qiu Ruolan treated her well, the more panic Autumn Wind felt. What saddened her even more was that she couldn't share this panic with anyone.
Suppressed, distressed, sorrowful, anxious—these feelings pressed down on her chest like a piston. As time passed, the space left for Autumn Wind grew smaller; it seemed that with just a slight push, she would explode.
Unknowingly, a season of the show had come to an end.
During the recording of the last episode of the first season, the Producer held the newly received ratings report and announced with excitement: "To celebrate our high ratings for the first season, I’m hosting a party tonight at KTV for everyone to celebrate... Furthermore, I solemnly announce that Sister Qiu Feng will continue to co-host with Sister Sally in the next season... Let's give them a round of applause!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the venue erupted in cheers.
Qiu Feng immediately hugged Qiu Ruolan without taking off her microphone, her voice slightly trembling: "Thank you, Sister Sally, thank you Sister Sally..."
Qiu Ruolan's assistant was helping her remove the microphone when Qiu Feng's sudden embrace startled her. She opened her arms and only after several seconds did she wrap them around Qiu Feng.
"How can this be! This is all your hard work!" Qiu Ruolan gently whispered in Qiu Feng's ear while her eyes searched for Autumn Wind's figure.
At that moment, Autumn Wind stood in a corner, looking at Qiu Ruolan smiling and glancing around with a pained expression.
Autumn Wind was filled with worries; she put her hands in her pockets and gently stroked the phone resting inside.
Just now, Liu Jian called to ask when Autumn Wind would be coming home. Upon learning that Autumn Wind was attending tonight's celebration banquet, Liu Jian's tone immediately turned displeased: "I don't want you coming home so late... Besides, you're not even a staff member..."
"I don't want to stay out this late either... But just now, the Producer specifically came to invite me... It's the Producer from the Super Newcomer Singing Contest... So, I... I can't just not go... That wouldn't be good for Qiu Feng either..." Autumn Wind explained anxiously.
"Again with Qiu Feng... You...!" Liu Jian's tone suddenly rose.
Although Liu Jian's impression of Qiu Feng had changed somewhat after witnessing Xiao Yuan's infidelity, he still didn't like Qiu Feng very much. So whenever he heard Autumn Wind mention Qiu Feng, his emotions would become agitated.
"Forget it... What time will you be home? I'll come pick you up!" After his initial excitement, Liu Jian's voice became lower, with a hint of pleading—a tone Autumn Wind had never heard before.
"Um... that's not good. I'll call you when I'm done. Is that okay?"
"Mm..." Liu Jian reluctantly agreed, said nothing more, and immediately hung up the phone.
Liu Jian's attitude made Autumn Wind feel a sense of panic; she vaguely sensed that there was something he wanted to say.
Thinking of this, Autumn Wind took out her phone, intending to call Liu Jian to ask what was going on.
At that moment, Qiu Feng and Qiu Ruolan had already taken off their microphones and were walking toward the Dressing Room. After a few steps, Qiu Feng noticed Autumn Wind and waved gently at her.
Seeing Qiu Feng beckoning her over, Autumn Wind knew to put her phone back in her pocket and hurried toward Qiu Feng.
Autumn Wind caught up with the two at the Dressing Room door and followed them inside. As soon as they entered the Dressing Room, Qiu Feng immediately closed the door and mysteriously asked, "Do you know how Liu Producer arranged tonight's party?"
Autumn Wind shook her head lightly and stood against the wall. "I don't know..."
"You really don't know?" Qiu Feng leaned in closer to Autumn Wind with a teasing expression.
She was wearing the outfit from the recent recording, with a giant butterfly on her shoulder. The butterfly suddenly flew onto Autumn Wind's shoulder as Qiu Feng approached, "Tonight is all about the flower butterflies!"
"Flower butterflies... what flower butterflies?" Autumn Wind was startled by Qiu Feng's tone and asked in confusion.
Before Qiu Feng could answer, a sultry voice came from behind her, "Don't tease Autumn Wind. What flower butterflies has she not seen?"
"Is that true? Look at Autumn Wind!" Hearing Qiu Ruolan's words, Qiu Feng turned her face away, "Liu Jian counts as a flower butterfly... who else?"
"Don't you know? Autumn Wind has a childhood friend, a super handsome guy..." Qiu Ruolan was referring to Leo. As she spoke, she faced Autumn Wind and noticed that her expression changed suddenly, so she quickly stopped.
"A super handsome guy? Sister Sally, how do you know?" This indeed raised Qiu Feng's suspicion, "Could it be that you really took Autumn Wind as your goddaughter..."
"Not at all! Last time, Autumn Wind accompanied the handsome guy to record my show..." Qiu Ruolan chuckled awkwardly and explained. She wanted to say more but realized that Autumn Wind's expression had grown even darker.
Qiu Ruolan had to change the subject, "Hehe, there are no flower butterflies! It's just that Liu Producer invited those who just recorded to the party and found a few models from a modeling agency..."
"Oh... I see!" Autumn Wind responded and lifted her head to glance at Qiu Ruolan. She noticed that Qiu Ruolan's lips were still slightly trembling, as if she had more to say. Was there something else...
So Autumn Wind casually asked, "Models? Which company?"
"Yilin!" Qiu Feng quickly answered before Qiu Ruolan could respond.
Yilin? Isn't that Yao Guanghao's company? Autumn Wind exchanged glances with Qiu Ruolan, and it was clear they were thinking of the same thing.
"Autumn Wind, didn't you have plans with Liu Jian for something?" Noticing Autumn Wind's concern, Qiu Ruolan quickly found an excuse to help her out.
However, Autumn Wind hadn't yet processed what Qiu Ruolan meant and was momentarily stunned. In her confusion, Qiu Feng interjected, "No way! Autumn Wind didn't have any plans with Liu Jian today... Even if she did, it could be postponed. How could today's celebration dinner be less important?"
"Yes... yes..." Hearing Qiu Feng say this, Autumn Wind could only respond accordingly.
After a while, Autumn Wind and Qiu Feng took Qiu Ruolan's car to the KTV.
At this time, Qiu Feng and Qiu Ruolan had already changed their clothes.
Qiu Feng wore a strapless jumpsuit with a grass green cake design that highlighted her noble complexion. Her perfect shoulder line was fully on display.
In contrast, Qiu Ruolan had surprisingly chosen a leather mini skirt that hugged her hips, paired with a black rhinestone crop top that exposed her navel. To avoid looking overly revealing, she draped a long cardigan over herself, presenting an image of a queen who was not quite a girl, her flawless skin making Autumn Wind feel inadequate.
Only Autumn Wind remained in a shirt and jeans, appearing quite plain compared to Qiu Feng and Qiu Ruolan.
The driver, newly hired by Qiu Ruolan, turned to ask upon seeing Autumn Wind's outfit, "Are you attending the same event as Sister Qiu?"
Autumn Wind also realized how odd her outfit looked and could only smile foolishly. She suddenly had the urge to go home directly, so when the car reached the destination, she sat stiffly in Qiu Ruolan's car, unwilling to get out.
Qiu Ruolan and Qiu Feng exchanged glances as if they had made a pact, silently glaring at Autumn Wind with fierce eyes.
Two public figures glaring so menacingly at a girl sitting in the car naturally attracted a lot of attention. Countless passersby couldn't help but stop and watch.
With no other choice, Autumn Wind reluctantly got out of the car.
Seeing her get out, Qiu Ruolan and Qiu Feng exchanged smiles and then helped each other into the KTV. Autumn Wind lowered her head and pouted, following closely behind.
Although it was a celebration party, it was no different from an ordinary gathering.
Aside from the cheers that erupted when Qiu Ruolan first entered the private room, the rest of the time was filled with girls' screams. Autumn Wind chose to sit in a corner, watching as Qiu Ruolan and Qiu Feng toasted and mingled around.
As the atmosphere in the room reached its peak, Liu Qingyuan called everyone to sit at the round table in the center of the private room, requesting that the girls and boys sit alternately in a plum blossom pattern.
Looking at the beautiful women with their slim waists and curvy hips, some alluring and charming, others pure and lovely, Autumn Wind wisely retreated to the back, choosing not to take the stage.
At this moment, Qiu Ruolan was already excited; upon hearing that there was a game to play, she shrugged off the cardigan draped over her shoulders, stuffed her black leather Fendi handbag into Autumn Wind's hands, and pulled Qiu Feng to join in on the game.
Once Qiu Ruolan and Qiu Feng were seated, Autumn Wind also stood up. She first scanned every corner of the private room, confirming that Yao Guanghao was not attending tonight. Then she picked up the handbag that Qiu Ruolan had given her and slowly walked toward the round table.
However, before Autumn Wind could reach the round table, Qiu Ruolan's bag let out a loud ringtone. Autumn Wind hurried a few steps closer to Qiu Ruolan, leaned down with a humble expression, and said, "Sister Sally, your phone..."
Qiu Ruolan turned her face away, her eyes slightly dazed. This gaze, enhanced by her curled fan-shaped false eyelashes, added an extra touch of allure. The originally fair skin beneath her black spaghetti strap top had turned slightly red.
Seeing Autumn Wind so humble, she swayed slightly before standing up after a moment of thought.
She signaled to a nearby model who was observing to take her place and then reached for Autumn Wind's bag. Quickly pulling out her phone, she handed the bag back to Autumn Wind.
Furrowing her brows as she glanced at her phone, she did not answer immediately but instead walked quickly out of the private room...
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