All the goddesses in the world are lusting after my body.

Jiang Tang has no taste; even she herself is just a bunch of flowers he picks and chooses.

The snow-white roses that were first planted in his back garden were none other than the girl before him.

“Shi Xue…” Qiu Lengyan called out her name first, “I never thought it would be you…”

It took Shi Xue a long time to understand what was happening before her. In the end, her eyes widened, and she still couldn't believe that the netizen who, like her, loved the scenery of Chengdu, loved candied hawthorns and hot pot, and who had joined her in attacking Qiu Lengyan's brainless fans in the comments section where she was criticizing her master...

It turned out to be Qiu Lengyan herself.

But after realizing it, I could actually understand some of it.

Because just like herself, Qiu Lengyan... also couldn't stand those people online who attacked her master without any regard for right or wrong...

"...Sit down, sit down. Let's order a drink first. We'll order on our phones here. What would you like to drink?"

It took Qiu Lengyan quite a while to come up with this greeting.

"I'll just have regular milk tea," Shi Xue said weakly.

She seemed a little distracted, otherwise she wouldn't have ordered milk tea in a coffee shop.

Fortunately, this coffee shop does have it, but it's four or five times more expensive than regular shops.

After making the order, Qiu Lengyan took a deep breath before daring to look at Shixue again, only to find that the other girl was also secretly glancing at her.

I glanced at my face, my chest, my clothes, and the scarf and sunglasses lying to the side.

"Do you feel that I'm... different from how I am on stage?"

"No, no, she's still very pretty, her voice is lovely, and she sounds even more approachable."

Shi Xue spoke truthfully, which was not flattery.

"Shi Xue is exactly how I imagined her to be."

Qiu Lengyan kept it a secret.

"W-What do you look like?"

Shixue asked nervously.

"You're the kind of person Jiang Tang likes! I'm so envious of you. And thank you, the food yesterday was delicious!"

Shi Xue's pretty face flushed red.

Being praised by your rival in love must be the best compliment you could receive, right?

But can the two of them really be considered rivals in love now?

"...If you have the chance in the future, you can come to my house for dinner."

Whether it was out of politeness or not, Shi Xue spoke softly and sincerely.

"I'll go if I have time. I have to catch my flight after I finish this coffee. Meeting Shixue is the biggest surprise I'll have before leaving Chengdu."

"Don't say that...it makes me feel embarrassed."

Shi Xue's impression of Qiu Lengyan wasn't actually that bad.

Or perhaps it wasn't bad at all from the start, and was actually quite good. After all, I used to be a fan of hers, and like a little fangirl, I watched a lot of videos edited by her fans, and they stuck in my head.

The video tells her inspirational story, the hardships she endured writing songs before she became famous, and how she remained pure and innocent even after becoming famous, like a lotus rising from the mud unsullied, standing tall and clean, neither frivolous nor seductive.

Later, it was only because some of her fans were annoying that the issue escalated to the point where the celebrity herself was targeted.

Now... the thought that even she herself can't control her fans, and that she even has to use alternate accounts to argue with those brainless fans.

Shi Xue felt a sense of kinship, as if they were on the same side.

Therefore, with all these factors combined, Shi Xue's attitude towards Qiu Leng Yan improved considerably.

It's unrealistic to expect a maid who spends her days serving her master at home to suddenly become warm and talkative with someone she just met online in real life.

So, as expected, Shixue then got stuck again.

Fortunately, Qiu Lengyan had a forgiving heart and social experience gained from various occasions.

So she subtly moved closer to Shixue, shifting her chair to get very close to Shixue, but maintaining a slight distance so as not to offend or repel Shixue.

Next is a little secret for communicating with girls: just compliment her!

He quietly moved closer to her; if they were any closer, he could have linked arms with her.

Qiu Lengyan never expected that even though she was already a big star, she would still have to try to win over another young girl.

But if the object of her affections is Shixue, she is secretly willing to accept it.

"Shixue's skin is so good! I can't see a single blemish or wrinkle even up close. What cosmetics does she usually use?"

"Hmm... well, I didn't use anything special." Shi Xue's cheeks visibly flushed. "It's a face cream that you used to endorse. I stocked up on some during the 618 sale, but it's almost finished now... I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

"June 18th, what was I endorsing again... that XX model? My company's studio happens to have some, and it's a top-of-the-line alternative to it. I'll send it to you when I get back."

The same product may be offered in high-end, mid-range, and low-end versions to cater to different consumer groups.

The face cream that Shi Xue bought was a mid-range product at a price that was just right for her, while the one that Qiu Lengyan could have, which was given to her for free by the merchant, was naturally the highest-end product.

"I can't accept this! No, thank you, Leng Yan."

Shi Xue's eyes darted around, indicating that she was actually tempted, but her upbringing made her refuse Qiu Lengyan's kindness and she couldn't accept a gift for no reason.

If you absolutely have to give it to yourself, then you have to give a gift of considerable value.

As expected, Qiu Lengyan then expressed her insistence, implying that regardless of whether Shixue wanted it or not, she would deliver it anyway, and whether Shixue threw it away or did something else afterward was up to Shixue's own choice.

Others force others to buy or sell, but she's practically giving it away for free.

After much deliberation, Shi Xue also decided to give her own gift.

Her comic books!

This is also a very important treasure for Shixue, and it is the cornerstone of her dream.

But if Qiu Lengyan doesn't understand its value, she might think that Shi Xue's gift is rather shabby...

However, Shi Xue couldn't find a gift of comparable value to reciprocate Qiu Lengyan's gift.

Or perhaps she knew what Qiu Lengyan wanted...

But the owner is not a gift!

It cannot be exchanged, given away, or given away.

It just so happens that Shi Xue is going to a comic convention this afternoon with several comic artists from the same city, and as a gift for them, she will present her first comic book, "Snow Falls on His Shoulder".

Just to be on the safe side, she brought an extra one.

Now it seems that this extra comic book could be given to Qiu Lengyan.

So she quickly turned around and searched her bag for something.

Qiu Lengyan stared curiously at Shi Xue's actions until she held up a beautifully packaged comic book in front of her with both hands and handed it to her.

"……This is?"

As an extremely popular person, Qiu Lengyan naturally knows nothing about comics or the world of anime and manga, let alone that Shi Xue is currently working hard as a new comic artist. Therefore, she would never imagine that the comic book in front of her is her work.

Shi Xue's ears turned red with nervousness.

It's worth mentioning that she usually doesn't wear an eye mask when she goes out now.

Now that the family has money, Jiang Tang decided to buy her contact lenses with the right prescription. As for the color, Shi Xue could choose for herself to wear when going out.

For example, the contact lenses she wore today were ordinary, common-style dark brown ones, which covered up her original light pink pupils.

Even though this makes Shixue less distinctive, she still prefers to interact with others in an ordinary way rather than being stared at in amazement.

Moreover, doing this is better for your eyes than wearing an eye mask for a long time.

Moreover, there is now a so-called "femtosecond laser surgery" that can help treat nearsightedness. However, the technology is not yet mature and perfect, so Jiang Tang does not plan to have this surgery done for Shi Xue for the time being.

It had nothing to do with whether it was expensive or not; Shi Xue's health was the most important indicator that Jiang Tang cared about.

Hearing Qiu Lengyan's curious question, Shi Xue licked her dry lips and asked nervously.

"This is...my work, as a return gift!"

"If Leng Yan finishes reading this comic book, she might gain some understanding of the bond between me and my master."

For Shi Xue, Jiang Tang was the light of her life, the fire of her desire, her sin, and her soul.

Qiu Lengyan's gaze lingered on Shixue's comic book cover for a long time, lost in thought.

Then I reached out and took it; the weight of the book brought back fond memories.

"Thank you, I'll watch it on the plane."

Shixue nodded shyly.

Just like how she became a fan of Qiu Lengyan because of her songs.

Who knows if Qiu Lengyan will also become a fan of hers because of her comics?

Wouldn't that mean the two of them would be following each other on social media?

Not long after, the waiter brought over the coffee and milk tea. It was obvious to the naked eye that she was greatly surprised when she saw Qiu Lengyan's face behind her sunglasses and mask.

Qiu Lengyan agreed to sign her autograph, but on the condition that she not tell anyone. The waiter readily agreed and happily received the autograph and a photo.

After saying goodbye to the waiter, only the two of them remained in the quiet private room.

Shi Xue sipped her expensive milk tea while chatting with Qiu Lengyan.

She gradually opened her heart, just like the two of them online, separated by screens and mountains and seas.

Even after finishing their coffee and milk tea, Shi Xue and Qiu Lengyan were still not satisfied.

But the time for farewell inevitably came. Qiu Lengyan had to catch her flight, and Shixue had to go to her appointment at the comic convention.

"See you next time, although I don't know when that will be."

Qiu Lengyan's words were lonely. She wrapped herself in a thick scarf again, put on a mask and sunglasses, and this posture must have been very uncomfortable.

"We can still chat online, but I don't know if our big star is so busy that he'll have time~"

"Of course I'm free! But if possible, could you occasionally send me some... cough cough, Jiang Tang's erotic pictures?"

"???"