Rise and Slay: From Scandal Queen to Academic Genius - Chapter 223 - 204: Something’s Off with Ji Xizhi!

Chapter 223: Chapter 204: Something’s Off with Ji Xizhi!

Qin Yutian blushed and apologized.

Ji Xizhi didn’t really mind. Although she didn’t know Qin Xuan, since he was Qin Yutian’s cousin, it was fine that he came.

Anyway, with the number of people already in the room, one more wouldn’t make a difference.

Ji Xizhi glanced at the people on the sofa engaged in a fierce C-position battle, then calmly turned around and made some space, saying, “No need to apologize, we’re friends, come on in together.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Yutian, who had been drooping his head, immediately perked up and looked at Ji Xizhi with a bright smile: “Alright!”

After responding, Qin Yutian pulled Qin Xuan from behind, “Oh right, Little Xuan, quickly greet Sister Zhi Zhi, I’ve mentioned her to you before. Last time at your club, it was Sister Zhi who helped out, quickly thank her!”

Qin Xuan: “?”

Sister Zhi Zhi… sister?!!!

Making him call her such an embarrassing title, he’d rather jump in a river!

He was a hardcore black fan of Ji Xizhi!

Qin Xuan was both shocked and resistant.

Yet Qin Yutian, oblivious, pushed Qin Xuan closer to Ji Xizhi, urging, “Little Xuan, be polite, greet her!”

Qin Xuan stumbled forward, suddenly finding himself right in front of Ji Xizhi.

Seeing Ji Xizhi’s alabaster-like face, akin to a delicate yet aloof porcelain doll, made people want to hold it in their hands, yet it was so godlike that it felt unreachable.

Qin Xuan’s heart skipped a beat.

It was only after retracting his gaze that he became a bit more clearheaded.

When he used to be a black fan of Ji Xizhi, he had seen a lot of her ugly photos, but now…

How come Ji Xizhi looked even more beautiful bare-faced?!

Qin Xuan shook his head.

No! He couldn’t succumb to Ji Xizhi’s beauty!!!

Qin Xuan couldn’t utter a word for a long time; Qin Yutian beside him became more awkward and poked Qin Xuan’s back hard.

Qin Xuan’s spine hurt from the poking, and he finally mumbled two words, “Thank you.”

Qin Yutian continued to remind him, “Sister Zhi Zhi!”

Qin Xuan raised his neck high: “…” He couldn’t force those four words out even if it killed him.

Ji Xizhi said casually, “It’s okay, no need to call, come in and get ready for dinner first.”

Ji Xizhi led the two inside; the battle for the C-position on the sofa had already ended.

The group had saved a C-position for Ji Xizhi, with Zhu Xiu’an and Fang Zhuyue sitting on either side, and Xiao Yuan and Ah Lu squeezing to sit on Fang Zhuyue’s right.

Zhu Xiu’an waved an Ultraman headgear in his hand and whistled at Qin Yutian, “Hey there, I’ve saved a second C-position for you! Luckily, I was quick, or I wouldn’t have gotten this second C-position. Do you know? Sitting next to me took all my efforts!”

Qin Yutian: “…”

He turned to see Ah Lu and Xiao Yuan with disdainful expressions, preferring to share a spot than sit next to Zhu Xiu’an, and fell silent.

Qin Xuan was even more dumbfounded by the scene.

What? Was Ji Xizhi going to hold a concert? Why were the seats so in demand?!

Zhu Xiu’an and Fang Zhuyue exchanged fiery looks, still competing on the sofa.

Ji Xizhi had already walked slowly to the dining table and glanced at the time; “Life Experience” would be live in an hour.

She needed to prepare for the livestream after dinner.

Before Fang Zhuyue and the others arrived, they thought Ji Xizhi hadn’t eaten yet and had specially bought barbecue, fried chicken, beer, and crayfish. But before they could unpack, they saw the feast laid out on the table.

However, there wasn’t enough time to eat, as they had to fight for a spot.

Ji Xizhi set the tableware and glanced sideways at the people on the sofa: “Let’s eat first, it’s not time for the livestream yet.”

Fang Zhuyue glared at Zhu Xiu’an: “You go first!”

Zhu Xiu’an: “Why don’t you go? If I go, you and Xiao Yuan will definitely team up to take my spot!”

Fang Zhuyue: “Fine, then don’t eat!”

Fang Zhuyue smiled and greeted Xiao Yuan beside him, then happily sat across from Ji Xizhi to eat.

Zhu Xiu’an turned to seek help from his good buddy.

But when he looked over, Qin Yutian had already started eating with Qin Xuan.

On the sofa, the only ones left were Zhu Xiu’an and Ah Lu.

Zhu Xiu’an looked at the delicious food on the table, swallowed hard, and then looked at Ah Lu, hesitant to speak.

Ah Lu smiled slightly: “I already ate before I came.”

Zhu Xiu’an: “…” His heart sank!

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The carload of food Ah Lu brought scentedly wafted ten miles, causing Xiao Yuan to skip around with a bowl of food to show off to Ah Lu while seated.

Zhu Xiu’an’s stomach kept growling from hunger.

His mouth was watering.

Just then, Director Wang called ahead of time.

The second episode’s livestream of “Life Experience” would start in about forty minutes. Director Wang called in advance, mainly to discuss with Ji Xizhi whether she could start the livestream a bit early.

Director Wang’s voice was a bit anxious as he asked, “Zhi Zhi, can you start the livestream a bit earlier?”

Ji Xizhi: “How much earlier?”

Director Wang: “About half an hour earlier. Here’s the thing, for this livestream, I was thinking you could start it a bit sooner, open a live room. I saw your Weibo followers have broken twenty million. You have to give some fan benefits anyway, why not take this opportunity to give them out together?”

Ji Xizhi’s voice carried a hint of hesitation, “But I haven’t prepared the new papers yet.”

Director Wang: “???!!??”

“No, no, no, that’s not what I meant. What I mean is, could you start half an hour earlier and play a game in the livestream?”

“Last time during the first broadcast, many people regretted missing your gameplay, and later a lot of people DM’d me on Weibo wanting to see you play. So I’m asking if you could just play one game, even if it’s just a friendly match.”

Director Wang’s tone grew increasingly humble.

Zhu Xiu’an, overhearing, leaped up from the sofa, “Play! Play, play, play! You have to play. You helped out Mo Anxia before; today, you have to play with me!”

Ji Xizhi glanced at him without speaking.

Zhu Xiu’an instantly understood.

He lowered his head, muttering, “I’m reading the books, almost done with the papers, so stop rushing me!”

Watching this scene, Qin Xuan felt utterly amazed.

It was already surprising enough that his cousin was captivated by Ji Xizhi.

But even Zhu Xiu’an got roped in by Ji Xizhi?

He distinctly remembered, Zhu Xiu’an used to dislike Ji Xizhi quite a bit, right? And wasn’t Zhu Xiu’an a fan of Lu Lu?

Something was off with Ji Xizhi! Really off!!