Chapter 506 - 505: What-If: Did the Big Shot Vie for Favor Today? 74

Chapter 506: Chapter 505: What-If: Did the Big Shot Vie for Favor Today? 74

Soon, the lights began to flash, and the display on the big screen started scanning across the fan seating area.

Chen Xinyi couldn’t help but hold her breath, silently praying it would stop on her, while Shi Lan next to her was hoping for the exact opposite.

Thankfully, she wasn’t so lucky, and she wasn’t picked any of the first five times.

They didn’t pick too many people for the fan song-request segment—usually just five or six. Besides, someone from the front row had already been chosen, so the odds of them picking someone from the front row again were low.

Shi Lan relaxed. The big screen had flashed past her several times, and her heart had been in her throat each time, but now she was completely at ease.

Chen Xinyi gave up praying, too. She also felt it was impossible they’d be chosen now. Besides, many of the people featured on the big screen had paid extra for the opportunity. Since they hadn’t arranged anything like that, the camera was unlikely to stop on them.

But, to their complete surprise, on the very last selection, the camera skipped over rows of people in front and behind them, only to circle back and settle on Shi Lan’s section.

The big screen suddenly showed three people with Shi Lan in the center. To her right was a girl she didn’t know, and to her left was Chen Xinyi, who hurriedly nudged her best friend, gesturing for her to stand up.

The camera on the big screen had always focused on the person in the middle. Chen Xinyi would never try to steal her friend’s opportunity; on the contrary, she looked thrilled for her. She gave Shi Lan an encouraging look and whispered, "Lanlan, Lanlan, hurry and stand up..."

The unfamiliar girl to Shi Lan’s right also looked at her.

She gave an awkward twitch of her lips. Perhaps noticing her hesitation, a glint appeared in Yan Huoshui’s eyes as he chuckled. "Oh, let’s see who our lucky fan is this time."

"Ah, let’s go with the girl in red in the middle."

His tone was light and cheerful. He held up a pale, slender hand, tapped the corner of his lips, and just like that, sentenced Shi Lan to death.

Only Shi Lan knew. ’Yan Huoshui has a wicked sense of humor,’ she thought. ’I bet he’s doing this on purpose.’ But in front of so many people, and afraid of being mobbed online, she reluctantly took the microphone and stood up.

"Hello, what should I call you, Miss? What song would you like to request?"

Shi Lan managed a faint smile. "You can just call me Miss Shi."

As for what song to request, she couldn’t remember the titles to any of Yan Huoshui’s songs. She was a fan of his TV dramas, at best. After a moment’s thought, the only title that came to mind was "Benefactor," so that’s the song she chose.

"Alright, thank you, Miss Shi, for requesting ’Benefactor.’"

Yan Huoshui’s red lips curved into a slight smile. Perhaps sensing her discomfort, he didn’t deliberately make things difficult for her. He said a few more words and concluded the interaction.

Shi Lan let out a sigh of relief and quickly sat down. Maybe it was from the stress, but she felt a dull, heavy ache in her lower abdomen. It felt a lot like she was getting her period.

Fortunately, the concert was gradually coming to an end. By the time it was over, Shi Lan really couldn’t take it anymore. She anxiously tugged at her best friend’s sleeve. "Did you bring any pads?"

Her period was a few days early this month. It wasn’t supposed to come today, so she hadn’t brought any pads. She had also drunk an iced lemon tea, and her stomach was already starting to feel uncomfortable.

Chen Xinyi shook her head. Looking at her friend’s slightly pale face, she said, "Don’t worry, Lanlan. You go to the restroom. I’ll go buy some for you."

"Okay, thanks, Xinyi."

Shi Lan looked grateful, then another thought struck her and she asked anxiously, "Can you check my skirt? Did I get any on it?"

As she spoke, Shi Lan turned around so Chen Xinyi could see her back.

Chen Xinyi looked closely for a few seconds, then nodded. "Yeah, you did. But it shouldn’t be too noticeable if you don’t look closely. Here, wrap my jacket around yourself for now. When I go buy pads, I’ll see if I can grab you a change of clothes, too."

’It was the only option for now.’

Shi Lan breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness her best friend brought a jacket.

She wrapped the jacket around herself and immediately went to the restroom, while Chen Xinyi hurried out to find a convenience store.

The heavy, aching pain in her lower abdomen was awful. Her stomach was cramping, and she really had to use the toilet, but of all things, the line for the restroom was incredibly long, and it felt like it hadn’t moved in ages.

With no other choice, Shi Lan found a staff member and asked if there were any emergency restrooms.

The staff member shook her head, but seeing Shi Lan’s pale face and hearing she had her period, she remembered how awful cramps could be. She secretly led her to an internal staff restroom inside the stadium, which was empty.

Shi Lan explained that her best friend was buying pads and would need to be let in. The staff member hesitated for a moment, but figuring it wouldn’t be a problem, she agreed. She just reminded her, "Come right out when you’re done. Don’t linger in the venue."

’She was worried the girl might run into Yan Huoshui. If a fan bothered him, her superiors might hold her responsible.’

Shi Lan would never dream of causing more trouble for someone, so she nodded repeatedly and then hurried into the restroom.

’Thankfully, there was toilet paper here.’

After about ten minutes in the restroom stall, her best friend arrived with the pads. She had also bought a pair of disposable underwear. As for a change of clothes, the convenience store she went to didn’t have anything suitable, so they would have to buy that later.

Shi Lan was touched by her friend’s thoughtfulness. She told her to wait nearby and not wander off, then stayed in the stall for another ten minutes or so. After the pain in her stomach had eased a bit, she finally emerged from the restroom, her face pale.

She took a deep breath, looked at herself in the mirror, and smiled wryly.

Thankfully, there were no other incidents inside the venue. After the long ordeal, Shi Lan and her best friend left to go buy clothes.

However, when it rains, it pours. One unlucky thing happened after another.

The two of them had driven over, but halfway home, their car broke down. After setting out a warning triangle, they squatted by the roadside to wait for a tow truck. They caught each other’s eye and couldn’t help but laugh.

’What rotten luck.’

Thankfully, Shi Lan’s cramps weren’t usually severe. She was quite healthy now and normally didn’t feel much. It was only because she’d happened to have an iced drink today that the pain was more noticeable.

Just as the two were chatting, a low-key luxury van stopped beside them. Then, a tall and slender figure got out of the vehicle.

"Miss Shi Lan, is something wrong?"

A gentle voice sounded by her ear, and Shi Lan’s heart couldn’t help but skip a beat. She looked up, stunned. "Mr. He, what are you doing here?"

He Hanshi’s concerned gaze swept over her pale face. He explained, "I was just passing by on my way home. Are you all right? Did your car break down?"

Shi Lan nodded. Beside her, Chen Xinyi’s eyes darted between the two, secretly shipping them.

’And Lanlan said a big shot like him would never fall for her,’ she thought. ’Pfft, from the way he’s looking at her, his intentions are anything but innocent.’

’Hehe...’

Chen Xinyi stifled a laugh, deciding to make herself scarce.

As for He Hanshi, upon learning their car had broken down, he would never let Shi Lan wait by the roadside. He had Assistant Chen get out and then said, "Miss Shi Lan, I’ll drive you and your friend home. My assistant can stay here and take care of the car."

While Shi Lan was still hesitating, Chen Xinyi readily handed the keys to Assistant Chen. "Okay, okay, we’ll have to trouble you both then. It just so happens my Lanlan isn’t feeling well."