The system was preparing to “crack the melon,” but the person involved was already walking toward them.
“They’re coming, they’re coming, they’re walking over.”
Everyone turned to look at the two people. The moment their eyes met, the popular starlet gently curved her lips into a smile — a smile that could captivate an entire city.
“Ahhh, her smile is just too beautiful! It feels like everything around her has lost its color. Even in the entertainment industry, where beauties are everywhere, she’d still be considered top-tier. No wonder she’s willing to be a canary in a gilded cage — she’s ambitious.”
Song Qing’s smile stiffened slightly. Whose voice was that?
Clearly, no one had spoken out loud, so how did they figure out she was ambitious?
Beside her, Ji Kai also froze for a moment — the sudden voice was both strange and mysterious.
Faced with countless young ladies from prominent families, Song Qing knew the importance of making connections and expanding her network. She quickly pushed aside her doubts, putting on a warm smile as she greeted those she was familiar with.
When it was Xu Yinyin’s turn, she smiled politely and asked, “May I know which family this young lady is from?”
“I’m Xu Yinyin, from the Xu family. We recently held a family recognition banquet,” Xu Yinyin replied graciously, introducing herself.
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“Tsdlpvzu, okvb uswa vyzldv, usw esd’v dlle vs alzu sd y xyd — lprlnkyzzu y xyd okvb iwlpvksdyczl kdvldvksdp. MBR!”
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Ji Kai muttered inwardly, then noticed out of the corner of his eye that all the young ladies were giving him side-eyes — the kind of look you’d give something dirty.
“…” This was absurd!
Seeing Ji Kai’s annoyed expression, Song Qing suddenly realized that Xu Yinyin’s inner thoughts seemed to be audible to everyone, which made things complicated.
She definitely didn’t want her own thoughts exposed — it would ruin her plans.
“Miss Xu, you’re too kind. I’m just a lucky actress among many. I wouldn’t dare claim to be a top star.”
“Let’s not just stand here — why don’t we go inside? The weather is perfect for horseback riding today.”
Ji Kai was desperate to get away from the group of glaring women.
“Look at him — already getting impatient. What kind of attitude is that? First, he treats the young lady like a stand-in, and now he doesn’t even bother saving face. What’s the point of a man like this?”
Ji Kai’s face stiffened. A stand-in?
“You—” The words of protest got stuck in his throat.
Ji Kai was baffled. What the hell was going on today?
“Let’s walk and talk,” Song Qing suggested, slipping her arm through Ji Kai’s and leading him toward the event area.
Her subtle wariness and Ji Kai’s confused expression made the onlookers — including Xu Yinyin — suspicious.
“Wait… why do I feel like something’s off between them? It seems like the young lady is the one in control. Is it just me?”
“OMG, it’s not just you. According to the latest info, the young lady is actually the real mastermind!”
“What?!”
The melon-eating crowd straightened their backs and perked up their ears.
A shiver ran down Song Qing’s spine as her hand unconsciously clenched at her side. Ji Kai, meanwhile, looked even more bewildered — his mind spinning with question marks.
“Turns out, the young lady approaching Ji Kai was part of an elaborate scheme. Ji Kai doesn’t have some “first love stand-in” or a secret boyfriend — he’s straight as a ruler!”
“Ahhh! Could you stop skipping to the conclusion without explaining? You’re killing me!”
The crowd all glanced at Ji Kai, only to see him wearing a clueless expression, occasionally scratching his head in frustration.
Come on — someone just spill the tea already!
“Didn’t they mention before that the young lady has a twin brother? Well, that’s actually her older sister disguised as a man.”
“Huh?!”
The crowd collectively gasped, sensing an ominous plot slowly unfolding.
“The sisters were both talented since childhood — the older sister loved dance, while the younger one pursued acting. With their striking looks and impressive skills, they were scouted at the age of six and became child stars in commercials. However, unlike the complex world of showbiz, the older sister preferred the simplicity of the dance world. By sixteen, she had already won an international ballet award — a true “rich flower of the human world.””
“While the older sister’s rise to fame was smooth, the younger sister struggled in the entertainment industry. Without the backing of powerful figures, her impeccable acting skills were overshadowed by “flower vase” celebrities supported by wealthy patrons. No matter how hard she worked or how talented she was, it was impossible to outshine those with connections. Eventually, she devised a plan to save herself.”
“Wait… was her plan to use her sister to lure a powerful man, only to have the sister “disappear,” forcing the man to use the younger sister as a stand-in to cope with his unfulfilled obsession?”
“Yes, yes, exactly! Originally, the plan was simple — the younger sister would play the stand-in, while the older sister vanished. Over time, the powerful man would transfer his affections to the younger sister, leading to a “happily ever after.””
“Hold on — if that’s the case, why go through all the trouble of having the older sister cross-dress? It seems unnecessary. I bet there’s more to it!”
Xu Yinyin’s sharp observation made the crowd hold their breath, waiting eagerly for the next twist.
Song Qing’s body began to tremble ever so slightly from fear.
Ji Kai, who had been utterly confused, now wore a dark expression. His usually calm eyes were clouded with an oncoming storm — dark clouds gathering in his gaze.
“Yinyin is so smart — she never just eats the gossip; she picks it apart piece by piece. After entering the entertainment industry, the younger sister didn’t rely on investors but witnessed many starlets go from being adored to being ruined by scandals or depression overnight.”
“These tragedies often happened because their patrons lost interest — moving on to newer, younger, more talented women. The entertainment industry never lacks fresh faces, so relying solely on a man’s favor is a dead end. The younger sister realized this and sought to become the one in control, rather than the one controlled.”
“So… did she make her sister cross-dress to maJi Kai Kai think he was into “men”? But how does that help her take control?”
The melon-babies was puzzled. It didn’t quite add up.
“You don’t get it. To control someone, you need to grasp their greatest fear. For Ji Kai — a wealthy heir — his primary duty is to inherit the family business and produce an heir to continue the bloodline. If he suddenly believes he’s into men, it threatens that entire expectation. Can you imagine the pressure?”
“But what if Ji Kai is genuinely in love with a man? He might run away for love — ditch the family business and live a carefree life with his partner.”
Would you like me to keep the twists coming? This plot is wild!
“Heh, do you think the younger sister didn’t consider this? The reason she made her older sister disguise herself as a man was to prevent any possibility of eloping from the start. As long as the sister never shows up by Ji Kai’s side again, how could he ever find his “lover”? There’s no one to elope with!”
“Not to mention, Song Qing deliberately set it up so Ji Kai would reveal his secret of liking men in front of her. At that time, Ji Kai hadn’t even thought about finding a stand-in yet — it was Song Qing who volunteered, saying she could be the stand-in to comfort him. She even promised that with her covering for him, he could openly look for a lover, and even if rumors spread, people would just assume his real love was Song Qing, while the “male white moonlight” was merely her stand-in. That way, the suspicion of him being into men would be completely washed away!”
“Doing this not only keeps his family in the dark, but also lets Song Qing have his children, killing two birds with one stone. With all that, how could Ji Kai not feel like he owes Song Qing? He’d definitely shower her with money and resources to repay her selfless “help”!”
“Whoa~ now that is next-level PUA1to manipulate, gaslight or brainwash somebody!”
It wasn’t just the gossipers who were stunned — even Ji Kai, who had been caught in this web the whole time, couldn’t help but clap in admiration.
Even though he had been the ultimate victim of this elaborate scheme, there was still a part of him relieved by the fact that his sexuality was, indeed, straight. No more late-night drinking sessions questioning his life choices.
Thank the heavens, I’m still straight. I knew it!
“But honestly, Ji Kai is such a tragic fool. Not only was he manipulated into thinking he was gay, but he also got played like a puppet — giving Song Qing money, pushing her to the top of the industry, and basically funding the very person who set him up. It’s so pathetic!”
The gossipers all nodded furiously in agreement, casting Ji Kai a few sympathetic glances.
“I bet after realizing his feelings for the “brother,” Ji Kai must have gone through some serious mental gymnastics. Imagine the agony of thinking you’ve “turned,” especially when it goes against the traditional expectations of his family — the kind of thing that could get him cast out. The fact that he endured all that must mean it was true love, right?”
“Exactly! And if he ever finds out the truth, he’ll definitely go after the sister without a second thought. All of Song Qing’s scheming will have been for nothing — like hurting the enemy by a thousand cuts while hurting oneself by eight hundred cuts2like hurting others while also destroying herself.”
“Don’t worry, though. Song Qing wouldn’t have gone through all this trouble just to let Ji Kai find out. She’s too careful for that.”
The unsuspecting Ji Kai: Thanks for the update… I’ve learned so much today. 🙂
The calculating Song Qing: Damn it. She should’ve just minded her own business! Seriously, thanks a lot. 🙂
Song Qing suddenly looked at Ji Kai, only to find him staring back — but the warmth and gratitude in his eyes were gone, replaced by anger and resentment.
He pulled his arm away from Song Qing’s grasp and turned to jog back the way they came.
“Ah-Kai!” Song Qing called out anxiously, quickly following him.
Even though she knew there was almost no chance of winning him back, she still had one last trick up her sleeve.
“Huh? Why are they suddenly running off?”
“Could it be that Ji Kai noticed something was off?”
“No way. Song Qing’s plan was flawless — how could there be a slip-up?”
“Ah, my info just got updated again.”
“Spill!”
“Song Qing just confessed her plan to Ji Kai, and he said he’s going to find the sister.”
“Wait, what? Just like that? Wasn’t Song Qing’s plan going smoothly?”
The gossipers silently responded in their hearts: That’s thanks to you! You’re the real MVP here!
“Song Qing thought her plan was foolproof, but she miscalculated one thing — the older sister’s conscience.”
“What do you mean?”
“At first, the sister agreed to help because she didn’t want to see her own career soar while her younger sister remained stuck in frustration. So when the younger sister suggested seducing Ji Kai, the older sister, despite her unease, reluctantly went along with it. But after spending time with Ji Kai, she realized he was genuinely kind — not the typical arrogant, entitled rich kid. He had a sincere, gentlemanly side beneath it all.”
“These good qualities added points to Ji Kai’s favor but it only made her feel guiltier. She realized she was deceiving someone who didn’t deserve it, so halfway through the plan, she backed out. From that point on, the “man” by Ji Kai’s side was just someone Song Qing had hired to impersonate her.”
“Wow… so even though they’re twins, the sisters’ personalities couldn’t be more different. Song Qing really does seem a bit ruthless compared to her sister.”
“After quitting the plan, the sister knew Ji Kai was desperately looking for her, but since she had been disguised as a man, Ji Kai had no way of finding her. However, the sister had once used her real phone number to contact him. One day, she gave in to temptation and read through Ji Kai’s heartfelt voicemails and text messages, filled with love confessions. Overwhelmed by guilt, she finally replied with just one message: “Forget me. I’m sorry.””
“Aww… it seems like the sister really started to care about him too. What happened next?”
“After that, she vanished completely. Ji Kai, devastated by losing her again, spiraled even deeper into his misery. But one day, while going through the IP addresses his private investigator had collected, he found a clue. He staked out a location and finally caught the sister off guard — but seeing that she was a woman shattered him all over again.”
“Damn… if it weren’t for Song Qing’s male disguise scheme, they could’ve reunited a long time ago. What a cruel trick.”
The gossipers shook their heads in silent pity.
“But it’s okay — the truth always comes out in the end. Ji Kai kept the sister’s phone number and tracked the IP address again. When he found her a second time at a different location, he started to suspect something. Now that Song Qing has confessed everything, his doubts have been confirmed.”
“But don’t you think Song Qing, being such a schemer, would’ve hidden the sister’s whereabouts better? Otherwise, how did Ji Kai find the same person at two different addresses?”
“Theoretically, yes, but things can change. The second time Ji Kai found the sister, he had already arranged for people to keep an eye on her. So, he wasn’t worried about Song Qing denying the truth — as soon as she revealed it, he could immediately lock onto the sister’s location. Poor Song Qing didn’t even know that her so-called last trump card had long since become useless.”
“Look, Ji Kai drove off, and Song Qing is squatting there crying!”
“Sigh, how should we even comment on this… it’s hard to say.”
The bystanders nodded in agreement — it really was hard to judge. In the end, you reap what you sow.
Still, today’s gathering started off with such a heavy-hitting drama — truly satisfying gossip! Burp~
“It’s not really our place to interfere in a lover’s quarrel. Why don’t we head inside first?” Yan Yiyi suggested.
Everyone quickly nodded. “Yes, yes!”
Xu Yinyin followed the group into the venue. The gossip was over — now it was time to party.
The young ladies walking with her chatted and exchanged contact info, even scheduling all their weekend gatherings for the month.
Back at the reunion banquet, they’d only had a small taste of the gossip’s thrill, but it had left them craving more. Since then, they’d been sending invitations, eagerly waiting for a response like hopeful lovers.
Now, with Princess Yinyin serving fresh, piping-hot drama on the spot, they had to grab hold of this opportunity tightly.
To them, what Yinyin shared wasn’t just gossip — it was a shining light of hope and entertainment in their otherwise empty, materialistic world!
Listening to the girls pack her weekends full of plans, Xu Yinyin was overjoyed.
I mean, come on — these were gatherings of the rich! The most extravagant crowd on the planet. Not only did it promise fancy food, drinks, and entertainment she’d never experienced, but also a never-ending stream of high-society drama. It was a feast for the ears and taste buds alike!
If she could live like this for the rest of her life, by the time she died, she’d definitely have the right to shout: I know the joy of the rich — I can die without regrets!
The system, indifferent to material pleasure, couldn’t quite share its host’s excitement — but even it had to admit that high-society scandals were addictively juicy. It almost felt like it could understand Xu Yinyin’s happiness.
The Yan family, with its deep-rooted wealth, owned countless businesses. The sprawling horse ranch they stood on — spanning hundreds of acres — was just the tip of the iceberg in their recreational zone. To tour the entire place, you’d need everything from sightseeing buses to cable cars and even mountain shuttles.
While changing into riding gear, Xu Yinyin marveled: “Xiao Qi, if I hadn’t been lucky enough to be reborn as a rich family’s daughter, I’d never get to experience this — not even if I was reincarnated a hundred times over. Would you say this is the greatest reward the heavens have given a 007 corporate slave like me?”
“Of course it is! You deserve it! Now hurry up and take me horseback riding — I want to feel that bumpy joy too!”
Xu Yinyin sped up changing clothes — she was eager to experience it herself.
“Where’s Irene? My friends are almost ready,” Yan Yiyi asked Shen Lan, one of the instructors.
“Irene got called away by Young Master Qian again. He booked the North Corner today, brought some friends along, and specifically asked for Irene to teach.”
“How rude! I clearly booked her first.”
Yan Yiyi was fuming. She’d gone all out preparing for this event, wanting to properly host Xu Yinyin. She hadn’t expected a last-minute disruption.
“I told him you booked Irene first, but you know how arrogant Young Master Qian is. He uses his father’s partnership with Mr. Yan as an excuse to do whatever he wants. Worse, he keeps harassing our instructors — I’m really worried about Irene.” Shen Lan was even more anxious than Yan Yiyi.
“What did you say?!” Yan Yiyi was stunned.
She knew Qian Wei was a shameless womanizer, but she hadn’t expected him to have the audacity to pull this on their turf.
“What’s going on?”
Xu Yinyin had just stepped out of the dressing room, noticing Yan Yiyi’s flushed, angry face.
“Miss Yan’s instructor got stolen by a guy named Qian Wei — a notorious playboy who bullies and harasses women, relying on his family’s status.”
“Wait, on Yan family’s property? That’s bold.”
“Well, his dad works with Yan’s father — he’s acting untouchable.”
Worried Yinyin might get involved and earn Qian Wei’s ire — especially given the risk of him overhearing her thoughts — Yan Yiyi quickly said, “It’s nothing. One of the staff left my riding crop over there — I’ll be right back.”
Grabbing a stunned Shen Lan, she rushed off before the latter could even react.
“Xiao Qi, let’s follow them.”
“I’ve been waiting for you to say that — let’s go, let’s go!”
— North Corner Horse Ranch —
Irene was bent over, inspecting a horse’s hooves. Her fitted riding outfit highlighted her curves, and the way she leaned forward only made her figure more striking.
Not far behind her stood Qian Wei and his group of sleazy friends.
“You’ve got a good eye, Young Master Qian — what a stunner. Her figure’s on par with a JAV3Japanese AV(corn actress.”
“She’s alright, but without the riding outfit, she’s nothing special.”
“That’s where you’re wrong — ever heard of ‘uniform fetish’? True elegance is all about what’s hidden beneath the clothes.”
Qian Wei smirked, rubbing his chin, his leering gaze practically crawling over Irene’s body — making her skin crawl.
“Instructor Irene, I think there’s something wrong with the horse’s hoof. Could you squat down and check again?”
Irene gritted her teeth. She’d been enduring their disgusting looks and crude remarks — it was sickening.
If she weren’t at work, she would’ve given them each a lashing with her riding crop.
But she couldn’t. Mr. Yan had given her this job, and Qian Wei’s father was a business partner — she couldn’t afford to offend him.
She let out a heavy breath, about to squat down, when Yan Yiyi grabbed her wrist and pulled her upright.
Caught off guard, Irene looked at Yan Yiyi in surprise, but Yan Yiyi gave her a reassuring glance.
Letting go of Aileen, Yan Yiyi strode straight toward Qian Wei. “If there’s something wrong with the horse, you should call the stable hands. Why are you making things difficult for my employee? Are you really that bored?”
Qian Wei wasn’t offended. He replied lazily, “Of course I’m bored — it’s not like I have a crazy mother-in-law or a mommy’s boy ex-husband to deal with.”
“You—!”
Qian Wei turned to his friends and spilled the gossip. “Did you guys know? Her ex-husband used to sleep with his mother even after getting married. Disgusting and twisted, right?”
“Eww—”
“Qian Wei, don’t push it too far! Believe it or not, I’ll kick you out right now!” Yan Yiyi was shaking with anger, gripping her riding crop so tightly it creaked.
“Go ahead and try. Your dad just sent the next quarter’s collaboration plan to my family yesterday. If you hit me, I’ll make sure my dad pulls out of the deal.” Qian Wei grinned smugly.
“You—”
“Wow, grown man still dragging his dad into a fight? Classic daddy’s boy.”
What the hell? Who said that?
Qian Wei wanted to snap back, but found he couldn’t speak. His friends, too, felt a strange unease, exchanging bewildered glances.
Only Yan Yiyi knew — Xu Yinyin was here.
She subtly glanced around, relieved not to see her directly. Looks like Yinyin had followed quietly — thank goodness!
“He’s not a daddy’s boy — he’s a cross-dresser.”
“Huh? A cross-dresser? Qian Wei?”
“Mhm.”
“Ooh, tell me more!”
Everyone present was stunned. Their curious gazes instantly locked onto Qian Wei.
Sansukini: Bullies Beware! I’m glad this system only exposes bad people’s bad deeds. Like, what can you do, you can’t even retort back so you just get humiliated or defeated.
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