Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Just as the protagonist was busy with her thoughts, she heard Hua Jin’s off-handed remark. “All men have their biological needs, after all. As a superstar, he’s been unable to have a girlfriend like any other normal man, so he must have his needs. I used to feel astounded by how chaste he was as an actor, with no gossip whatsoever, but now I know that he’s just an average folk.”

She continued to meddle with her tiles in grouchy silence as she took these all in. Her heart and mind rejected this theory about the superstar.

This isn’t true at all! Gu Xingze isn’t just an average folk; he’s way above us.

Jun Mo offered her two cents as well. “Actually, I wasn’t all that surprised; perhaps the man is serious about this.”

“Why can’t a star have his private life?” She asked a question out of the blue. “There shouldn’t be a restriction on having a girlfriend.”

Hua Jin replied, “Of course, the stars can have their private lives, as long as it isn’t exposed to the public. Diehard fans won’t be able to accept their idols having partners. For instance, you’re very popular now, but if your fans find out that you’re already married, it’ll be detrimental to your career.”

“Detrimental?”

“Yes! Say, you’re able to star in an idol drama as a young girl now, but if the audience realizes that you, in fact, are married with two kids, they may find you awkward in a maiden role.”

“Did the company place such a demand on you?” She questioned him, brimming with sudden curiosity.

“Of course! It was listed outright on my contract—I’m not allowed to form a romantic relationship. This rule is even stricter with male stars. I’m prohibited from falling in love. When a rumor involving Gu Xingze and a lady star came about some time ago, a fan actually went to commit suicide! The incident created a hoo-ha then; many anti-fans lambasted the superstar for his behavior. In the end, he had to make a public apology and clarify the misunderstanding. I pity that young fan of his. Imagine killing yourself over a piece of fake news; how unworthy could that be?” said the idol.

The other woman also chipped in. “Gu Xingze’s army of fans is a scary bunch. Honestly, I’m really surprised that you can shoot to fame, Shishi. Perhaps, you have a wholesome look that pleases them. Those actresses who were involved in rumors with the superstar had cosmetic surgeries done, so although they look pretty, their faces are too ostentatious, which eventually made them unpopular. Plus, the roles you’ve played so far are likeable, so you don’t have many anti-fans.”

The actress was surprised by their comments. “It’s tough to be an actor.”

…

“Xingze… ”

Inside the hotel, the superstar, dressed in a bathrobe, was reading his script quietly on the sofa.

A lady with a pretty face emerged from the bathroom and called to him softly. When she realized that he would not be disturbed, she walked up to him petulantly, put his script aside, and straddled his waist. Lifting his chin so he would look her in the eyes, she complained, “Why are you still reading the script? You’ve been reading it for the entire afternoon and refused to talk to me.”

The superstar did not seem to mind her demanding behavior. He looked up and stared at her beautiful face.

It was a face with facial features almost similar to Yun Shishi, especially the contours. It looked as good as the original.

He clenched her chin, then kissed it lightly and asked with a cocked brow, “What is it?”

“I’m feeling bored!” The woman encircled his shoulders with her arms that fully expressed her indulgence in his embrace. “You’ve been reading your script and ignoring me. Of course, I feel neglected.” After saying that, she leaned into his arms and cradled her body on his lap. Looking at him, she said with a gorgeous smile, “Kiss me.”