The dancing music started, and Qin Shiyue had to put her hand on Lin Qingyi's shoulder, matching Lin Qingyi's dance steps, but her body was still very stiff.

　　"Little President Qin, your body is so stiff. Do you not like dancing with me?" Lin Qingyi asked knowingly, her lips close to Qin Shiyue's ear.

　　The employees and fans of her own company called her Little President Qin, which was fine, especially the fans, who used the nickname with affection. But hearing Little President Qin from Lin Qingyi's mouth, Qin Shiyue felt very surprised and uncomfortable, as if Lin Qingyi was mocking her for being a useless vase.

　　In the first two or three years after her debut, Qin Shiyue's acting skills were harshly criticized. At that time, the hot-tempered Qin Shiyue didn't want to endure this and thought about quitting the industry, so on a whim, she went back to work at her own company. Her always doting sister, Qin Shilan, immediately arranged a general manager position for her in the company. Since her sister Qin Shilan was President Qin, she was also called President Qin, so to distinguish between them, the employees called Qin Shilan President Qin and her Little President Qin. After working at the company for a month, Qin Shiyue found that office work was no easier than being a celebrity. Weighing her options, she chose the easier one and returned to the entertainment industry as a popular actress, receiving both criticism and adoration. She also came to terms with it, thinking that if she was to be liked, she also had to endure being hated. Acting skills were something she lacked, and Qin Shiyue had resigned herself to being mocked for many years.

　　Although she didn't work long as Little President Qin, the nickname spread, and fans loved to use it. "Little President Qin, the face queen," was the affectionate nickname her fans gave her.

　　For Qin Shiyue, the nickname wasn't particularly flattering, and hearing it from Lin Qingyi now made her feel mocked.

　　"It's just that I haven't danced in a long time, so I'm a bit rusty. I'm surprised, though, that Qingyi also follows entertainment gossip? You even know the nickname my fans use privately. I thought Qingyi was a goddess who doesn't concern herself with worldly affairs, living off the wind and dew!" Qin Shiyue suppressed her annoyance and said with feigned surprise. In her heart, she was thinking that Lin Qingyi, who always acted so high and mighty, must be paying attention to her gossip, proving that her aloof persona was fake.

　　"Little President Qin is so popular, does it need special attention?" Lin Qingyi asked, looking at Qin Shiyue's beautiful face up close, thinking that even without any significant works, Qin Shiyue's popularity was greatly helped by her looks.

　　Qin Shiyue was silent. It seemed... it seemed she didn't need special attention.

　　"Little President Qin's makeup is a bit heavy." Lin Qingyi deliberately hit where it hurt to provoke Qin Shiyue.

　　Qin Shiyue then noticed that her face was only a palm's width away from her rival's. In the clash with Lin Qingyi, she had temporarily forgotten about her recent divorce, but Lin Qingyi's words brought it back to her mind. She felt that this woman was definitely no good, a white lotus on the outside, green tea on the inside. Who didn't know she had just been divorced? Her state couldn't be good. Yet, Lin Qingyi subtly insinuated that she was in poor shape. Heh!

　　Qin Shiyue hated Lin Qingyi to the core, but on the surface, she had to remain calm.

　　"Isn't this makeup pretty?" Qin Shiyue pretended not to understand the insinuation, asking as if seeking a friend's advice. Pretending, who couldn't do that?

　　Lin Qingyi seriously examined Qin Shiyue's face. Despite the heavy makeup, she could see the weariness underneath. Even so, Qin Shiyue looked spirited, like a fighting rooster.

　　As Lin Qingyi earnestly scrutinized her face, Qin Shiyue felt even more uncomfortable. Though confident in her looks, her state had been terrible since the divorce. If her rival noticed her flaws and compared herself favorably, Qin Shiyue would feel extremely displeased.

　　Especially now, Qin Shiyue tried to find flaws in Lin Qingyi's face, but to her dismay, Lin Qingyi was indeed very pretty, with impeccable features, skin, and makeup. This woman always exuded a fake nobility, and Qin Shiyue had to admit she pulled it off quite well.

　　"It's pretty, but lighter makeup would look even better. Even though you're a bit weary, Little President Qin, you are naturally beautiful." Lin Qingyi moved even closer to Qin Shiyue's ear.

　　Was this woman really complimenting her? Qin Shiyue was unsure, sensing more sarcasm than praise.

　　And why did this woman have to talk so close to her ear? Didn't she know Qin Shiyue was gay and needed to avoid suspicion? If she could free her hand, she would rub her ear to dispel the strange sensation. But dancing with Lin Qingyi, she couldn't, so she had to lean her ear away from the disturbance.

　　Seeing Qin Shiyue avoid her, Lin Qingyi's eyes showed a hint of displeasure, as she was always the one rejecting others.

　　"Does Little President Qin dislike me so much?" Lin Qingyi moved even closer to Qin Shiyue's ear, making it impossible for Qin Shiyue to dodge, clearly overstepping normal social boundaries.

　　Qin Shiyue thought Lin Qingyi must be crazy, was she flirting with her? If she got any closer, Lin Qingyi's lips would touch her ear. The worst part was the tingling sensation in her ear, making Qin Shiyue very flustered. She wanted to push Lin Qingyi away but thought if she did, this flirt might go after Kong Huizhi, her ex-wife, who saw Lin Qingyi as her ideal. She wouldn't let them become a couple! Qin Shiyue held on with the mentality of "if not me, then who."

　　"How could that be? Inside and outside the circle, who wouldn't like Qingyi?" Qin Shiyue replied against her will, her body growing even stiffer.

　　"Really?" Lin Qingyi asked with a half-smile, pressing her hand on Qin Shiyue's lower back.

　　Caught off guard, Qin Shiyue was pulled into Lin Qingyi's embrace. Their upper bodies pressed together, leaving Qin Shiyue bewildered. What was going on? She couldn't help but narcissistically wonder if Lin Qingyi was flirting with her or playing with her.

　　Yes, she must be playing with her. Qin Shiyue realized this and tried to push Lin Qingyi away.

　　But Lin Qingyi held her tighter.

　　Qin Shiyue found that although Lin Qingyi appeared slimmer, she was quite strong and couldn't be pushed away.

　　"What are you doing?" Qin Shiyue's ears turned red as she had never been this close to another woman. She was incredibly flustered, not knowing if it was from shame or anger. The events of the day were so surreal that Qin Shiyue couldn't help but question if any of it was real.

　　Qin Shiyue thought either Lin Qingyi was crazy or she was.

　　It wasn't just Qin Shiyue who found the situation surreal; even a few people watching nearby were dumbfounded.

　　Lin Qingyi's agent, Bai Wenxi, had chatted with the producer for a moment and stepped out to take a call. When she returned and saw Lin Qingyi dancing with Qin Shiyue, she was stunned.

　　Bai Wenxi had been with Lin Qingyi for many years and was one of the few who understood her. Lin Qingyi had never dated because she couldn't find anyone she liked. She appeared easygoing but was actually very difficult to approach, acting like she didn't want anyone to come near. She had high standards for herself, striving for perfection in her reputation, behavior, and public image, driven by an inner quest for perfection. She was extremely self-centered and proud, with a strong aversion to both physical and mental contamination.

　　Qin Shiyue, a vase actress with no acting skills, wasn't in Lin Qingyi's league. Qin Shiyue had just been divorced and was trending, notorious for being popular yet controversial. To Lin Qingyi, she should have been a cesspool to be avoided. Yet now, Lin Qingyi was so close to her, so intimate. Bai Wenxi was in shock. She could only conclude that Lin Qingyi wasn't repulsed by Qin Shiyue, physically or mentally. Was this the proverbial iron tree blossoming?

　　But with Qin Shiyue, notorious for her scandals and mixed reputation? Bai Wenxi's scalp tingled. She sensed a new trend was about to emerge and suspected her proud peacock of a client might soon lose her spotless reputation.