Chapter 22: Last night, everything happened between you two, didn't it?

The "noble gentleman," who had always presented a gentle face to the world, tore off his mask and threatened another of his female master's beast-husbands.

If this news were to break, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar on the internet.

Qin Muye sneered inwardly.

Jiang Qingli had left too early; she should have stayed to see exactly how this vixen acted one way to her face and another behind her back!

How could she even bring herself to touch someone like that?

She hadn't even touched his own head—

Wait, stop, what is he thinking?!

Qin Muye forcibly interrupted the strange thoughts in his mind.

Regaining his composure, he let out an impatient, cold laugh. "Do you really think everyone is like you, thinking about how to revolve around a female all day long? Since you love seducing people so much, why didn't she choose you last night? Why did she sleep with me instead?"

Baili Jing's eyes grew colder.

But soon, a faint smile curled on his lips. "Nothing happened between you two last night, right?"

Qin Muye's expression froze.

"I think your jealousy is just too strong, and you've started hallucinating," Qin Muye huffed. "How pathetic."

With that, he strode quickly into his aircraft in the garage. He slammed on the accelerator, and cool blue flames erupted from the bottom of the craft, causing it to vanish from sight instantly.

Once inside the vehicle, his terminal kept ringing.

Master Lu, the AAA plumber: 【Did you go find her? Did she agree to give you comfort?】

Images of Jiang Qingli touching Yin Nu and then moving to touch Baili Jing flashed through his mind.

Qin Muye clenched his teeth, his breathing heavy with rage.

She used these tactics on everyone.

She even trained her dogs one-on-one; Jiang Qingli certainly had a large appetite, taking them on one by one!

Qin Muye: 【I don't need that kind of female comfort at all!】

Qin Muye: 【Get lost!】

After the roar faded, Baili Jing was left alone in the garage once more.

He curled his lips into a smile.

As expected, nothing had happened.

It made sense; how could a vulgar creature like that be worthy of climbing into her bed?

Baili Jing lightly bit on a milk candy. Thinking of Jiang Qingli made him feel a sense of longing that was hard to bear.

So sweet.

He wanted to eat more.

When would she stop being so resistant to him...

Would he have to eliminate all those nuisances around her before she could truly see him?

The terminal rang, interrupting his venomous thoughts.

Baili Jing glanced at the screen; it was his manager.

He answered the call, his voice gentle. "What is it?"

"Mr. Baili, are you certain you want to announce your married status?" his manager, Liu Wu, asked.

"Mhm," Baili Jing responded nonchalantly.

Liu Wu grew anxious. "But you are currently in your career's rising period! Announcing this news will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the fans! That guy Ling Qing—I don't know what kind of backer he found, but he's looking for dirt on you every day, trying to suppress you. He will definitely use this to make a scene!"

"That movie is up for awards. If there is negative news, then the year-end awards—"

"Liu Wu," Baili Jing called his name. "Announcing my marriage is not a discussion with you; it is a notification."

His voice wasn't heavy, but it carried immense pressure.

Liu Wu fell silent immediately.

Others might not know Baili Jing's background, but as his manager, he knew very well.

The Baili family was the wealthiest in the Twelve Cities. Even if Baili Jing were a useless wastrel, the family fortune was enough to squander for generations.

He didn't need the salary from acting at all.

Previously, Liu Wu had wondered why such a wealthy young master would enter the entertainment industry.

Other rich people slept with stars; he wanted to be one himself.

It wasn't until a celebration banquet three years ago, when Baili Jing was drunk, that he told him the truth.

Liu Wu still remembered it clearly: Baili Jing had been slumped over the table, saying in a drunken stupor, "...She said I look good on camera. She said if I became a star, she would watch my movies, she would follow me..."

"There are so many things in the world that catch her attention, but only in the cinema will she focus on me for ninety minutes..."

Liu Wu had been shocked; truly, a devoted lover had emerged from such a wealthy family.

Just what kind of background did that female have to enchant a superstar adored by millions like this?

"She must treat you very well, right?" Liu Wu had asked at the time.

Baili Jing smiled. "She treats me very badly. She left without a word, without warning, without telling me where she was going. I could only wait..."

He was smiling, but his face was filled with sorrow.

Seeing this, Liu Wu couldn't help but feel regret, thinking that his "White Moonlight" had likely passed away.

Poor Mr. Baili, he would be a widower for the rest of his life.

Who would have thought that three years later, Baili Jing would actually say he was married?!

Does this even make sense?!

It doesn't make sense at all!

Liu Wu didn't dare ask too much, only cautiously inquiring, "Has she returned?"

"Yes." Baili Jing smiled, his eyes melting like spring scenery. "She's back."

So the boss's White Moonlight wasn't dead!

Liu Wu was happy for him and asked gossipily, "Then, may I gossip a little? Is your female master a celebrity or a noble lady?"

"She is very famous," Baili Jing said, with a rare hint of pride in his tone. "Her name is Jiang Qingli."

Liu Wu: "Oh, oh, so it's Jiang..."

Wait?!

What?!

Jiang Qingli?!

That... that "vile female" Jiang Qingli, who threw herself at five beast-husbands only to be despised by them all, who had appeared in the "818" magazine multiple times, and who refused to change her habit of bullying classmates!

She was famous, yes, but her method of fame was far too undignified!

Liu Wu was left reeling in the wind.

By the time he snapped out of it, Baili Jing had already hung up.

He didn't believe it, so he tentatively asked Baili Jing again, only to receive a definitive confirmation.

Liu Wu's mind was collapsing, but he still officially announced Baili Jing's marriage through the company's official account.

Baili Jing was a top-tier star in the entire galaxy.

Minutes after the announcement was posted, the comments exploded like madness.

【??? What's going on? It's not April Fool's Day!】

【Is it related to that previous White Moonlight? I always thought the White Moonlight was just an excuse, but it was real...?】

【There were rumors that Brother Jing would focus on his family and stop working after marriage... Is it true, Brother? @BailiJing】

【@Sili Film & TV, come out and respond! Who did he marry! Are you trying to blacklist my brother!】

【Please keep making movies after marriage @BailiJing. This humble follower wishes for a mix of sweet and spicy content so my brother and sister-in-law can live happily ever after!】

The news kept refreshing, even causing several network outages.

A massive crowd tried to dig up who the White Moonlight was, but he had hidden it so well that there was nothing to uncover.

News media camped out under the company building to break the story, and the major headlines were buzzing with excitement.

***

Jiang Qingli had no idea what kind of storm her single sentence had stirred up on the Star Net.

After stepping off her aircraft at the academy's side gate, she turned to say goodbye to Yin Nu.

Yin Nu looked at her, hesitating to speak. "Eldest Miss..."

"What is it?" Jiang Qingli asked.

"If it's convenient for you..." The taciturn Yin Nu seemed unsure of how to express himself. Seeing Jiang Qingli walk toward him, he immediately stopped. "Please don't be angry..."

Jiang Qingli said, "I'm not angry. Tell me what's wrong."

"The Eldest Young Master contacted me." Yin Nu watched the girl's expression cautiously. "He hopes that you will take him off your blacklist..."

Jiang Qingli froze.

Eldest Young Master? Jiang Youchen?

The original host's biological brother?

The second antagonist in the original novel who nearly killed the female lead for the sake of his sister.