I really didn't intend to make a living based on my looks.

It's not cold in the school dormitory because there's heating.

Jin Cheng sat cross-legged on the bed, opened his laptop, and clicked on LeTV.

"It's a deal, you watch the latest one with me first, and then I'll watch the beginning with you."

Li Xue didn't respond. She sat on the chair next to her, seemingly lost in thought.

She and Jiang Chen hadn't been in contact for a long time.

Well, I did have a pretty good impression of it back then.

She's good-looking, funny, and sings well.

But so what?

She is a student at the Beijing Dance Academy, ranking among the top three in her major. She is destined to join a song and dance troupe and perform on a big stage, with a bright future ahead of her.

She most likely won't go back to Jinan, and she didn't quite believe that guy when he said he was filming last time.

Are you bragging?

The main problem is that he never initiates a message.

If others don't take the initiative, why should she?

She also has her pride.

But just now in the rehearsal hall, when Jin Daxi hummed that song, she was completely stunned...

Can it really be true?

At this moment, the intro to the opening theme song was already playing on the computer.

"It's starting! It's starting!"

Jin Cheng shouted, pulling her back from her thoughts.

In the latest episode, Tong Liya's character, Su Yan, decides to follow the Fourth Prince and stays behind the scenes to help him build his power and gather information about the court.

That night, she stayed alone in a quiet room at Changhuan Tower, sorting out her connections and the power she had secretly gathered.

The next second, the Fourteenth Prince appeared.

A young man dressed in a dark blue robe strode in from outside the door.

The well-fitting robe accentuated his tall and slender figure, while a plain jade belt tied around his waist exuded an air of understated elegance and nobility.

He didn't wear the stiff airs of a prince; instead, he had a lazy smile on his face, a nonchalant smile with a hint of cynicism. But his eyes were exceptionally bright, and wherever his gaze swept, there was a sharp edge to them.

Li Xue stared at the screen, her breath catching involuntarily for a moment.

It really is him!!!

On the screen, the Fourteenth Prince pushed open the door with one hand, his gaze sweeping around the room before landing on Su Yan in the corner, his smile deepening.

Two of his men tried to stop him, but he casually brushed them aside, and the two staggered back several steps, almost losing their balance.

He didn't even glance at them, as if he were casually shooing away two flies.

"I knew it! How could such a grand pleasure house not have any beauties?"

"Looking inside, there really was one. It's just a pity that this beauty has too many thorns, making her difficult to approach."

After saying that, he leaned against the door frame, crossed his arms, and looked at Su Yan with a half-smile.

The candlelight illuminated his face, revealing his sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, high nose bridge, and a jawline as clean as if cut by a knife.

He stood there casually, looking relaxed and unserious, but incredibly handsome.

Kim Sung's mouth was open, and he couldn't close it for a long time.

"Wow, this guy is so handsome! I've never seen him before. Is he a newcomer?"

His name is Jiang Chen.

Kim Sung turned his head, his eyes wide: "How did you know? You haven't even watched the show! This is the first time this guy has appeared here!"

Li Xue didn't answer; her eyes remained fixed on the screen.

The Fourteenth Prince on the screen had already turned and left, his back view exuding an indescribable elegance, disappearing into the light and shadow outside the door.

She spoke slowly, still somewhat dazed: "I know him. He's also from Jinan, we're from the same hometown."

The dormitory was quiet for a moment.

Then Kim Sung got angry...

"You little brat, Li Xue!" She slapped the bed, causing the pattern on her chest to bounce.

"With such great resources, why aren't you sharing? Are you planning to keep them all to yourself?"

Li Xue: "..."

……

On the other side, Lin Yan was staring blankly at the people on TV.

It's him!

It's really him!

The boy holding the guitar in "The Pursuit of Happyness" is actually an actor?!

She knew that face all too well.

She spent countless nights looking at Jiang Chen's photos on Weibo, and could even sketch his outline with her eyes closed.

Palace (宫锁心玉)?

Fourteenth Prince?

The 27-year-old company CEO, who was used to the cutthroat world of business and commanded hundreds of people with an air of superiority, was now like a naive young girl, her heart pounding in her chest and even her fingertips trembling slightly.

The boy she likes isn't just any random passerby; he's actor Jiang Chen!

She grabbed her phone, opened Weibo, and found the accounts she was following.

Jiang Chen's latest Weibo post was made an hour ago.

[Jiang Chen]: The Fourteenth Prince is online tonight! It's his first time playing such a role, and there are still many areas where he's not quite there yet. Please bear with me!

The accompanying picture is a still from one of his films.

She glanced at her follower count again: 1382.

It wasn't the 107 she saw last night, it was over 1,300.

She stared at the number, feeling a mix of bittersweet emotions.

The bittersweet feeling comes from the fact that my precious boy has finally been discovered, while the sweet feeling comes from the sense of accomplishment that comes with my child finally gaining recognition.

Scrolling down into the comments section, I was instantly flooded with messages from new fans; it was incredibly lively.

"Ahhh, it's him! The Fourteenth Prince himself is online!"

"I also watched the Changhuanlou scene! Brother, your acting was absolutely amazing, your carefree and irreverent demeanor was incredibly cool!"

"So, do you and Sister Su Yan have any scenes together in the drama? Looking forward to seeing them!"

"Does any of you sisters know my brother's QQ number? I'm waiting online! I want to add him as a friend and chat!"

"I'm so happy! My baby has finally been seen!"

Lin Yan flipped through the pages one by one, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

Last night she was lamenting how such a handsome guy only had so few fans, but now so many people are vying to praise him, even auntie fans are joining in the fun.

Her finger hovered above the screen, and a thought popped into her mind.

So many people like Jiang Chen, they can't all crowd around in the comments section, can they?

Wouldn't it be great if we could create a group chat so everyone could talk about Jiang Chen?

Once the thought popped into my head, I couldn't suppress it anymore.

She took a deep breath and quickly typed a line of text in Jiang Chen's Weibo comment section.

Yanzi: Let's create a QQ group! I'll post the group number later. All the sisters who like Jiang Chen, come join us! Let's chat about the Fourteenth Prince and wait for his updates together! This is Jiang Chen's first fan group, I'm reserving a spot now!

After posting the comment, she threw her phone onto the bed, lay on her back in the covers, and stared at the ceiling, grinning foolishly.

Who in the company would have thought that the decisive and ruthless CEO Lin, who would reject proposals without batting an eye, is now secretly building his first fan group on an actor's Weibo account, becoming the most die-hard fan?

But when Lin Yan thought of Jiang Chen playing the guitar on stage and his carefree smile in the play, she couldn't help but smile.

The joy of discovering a treasure, the satisfaction of nurturing a character, and a little bit of selfish desire to both hide him away and hope that everyone will like him—all these intertwine and create sweet ripples in the heart.

Jiang Chen, I've created your first fan group.

From now on, I will be your most loyal fan.

In the following days, the popularity of "Palace" continued to rise, and the role of the Fourteenth Prince became more and more prominent in each episode.

This character is loyal and righteous, youthful and spirited, with a touch of rebellious tenderness. Even though he is only a supporting character, he is exceptionally likable.

More and more people are discussing Jiang Chen on forums and Weibo...