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nLiu Ying had a rather petite figure. Wearing a pink skirt, her big bright eyes made her look really adorable.

nSeeing that Lin Qingbei was ignoring her, his manager mocked up a surprised face as a response. “What scandal?”

nBefore Liu Ying was able to reply, Ning Meng quickly butted in. “If you keep on with this cutesy attitude, I bet the world’s overpopulation crisis would be solved in an instant.”

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n“?”

n“Because everyone who sees you would all fall dead from disgust.”

n“…!”

nLiu Ying clenched her fists as a shade of gloom clouded over her head.

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nPatting her shoulder, Ning Meng continued with her roast. “Go back and polish up your acting skills with Su Tiantian first, and only then, come back here and stir up drama, kiddo!”

nHearing this, Liu Ying started to get panicked. “I… I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

n‘Hmmm?’

nNing Meng squinted her eyes and peered at Liu Ying.

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nHer words earlier were just a probe, and yet, this Liu Ying girl had let slip some clues in less than a minute. Huh, so this was all Su Tiantian’s doing after all.

nEven though Liu Ying was a celebrity from Lemon Entertainment, she had probably decided to jump ship to Su Tiantian’s camp recently.

nAfter calming herself down, Liu Ying ignored Ning Meng and turned toward Lin Qingbei, “I’ve just caught wind of the scandal, that’s why I’m here to check up on you, Brother Lin. The rumor says that we’re a couple now, even saying that that album was yours was written for me. Not only that but a paparazzi also took a picture of me coming here. Perhaps it’s best that we head out and clear our name? Otherwise, people would think that these were all true.”

nAfter that, she pulled up a smug face.

nThis girl… she was doing all of this on purpose.

nThe “Throne of Songs” was a live broadcast program. Thus, it would surely stir up a storm when these two celebrities were caught meeting in private.

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nIf he did not clear things up, the media would hype everything up.

nIf he went out to make a statement, the media would still do the same.

nBest of all, Liu Ying would gain more popularity no matter what Lin Qingbei decided to do.

nLin Qingbei, in his heavy make-up, threw a glance at Ning Meng and said, “No. There’s no need to.”

nAfter that, he walked away, as level-headed as always.

nJust when Liu Ying was about to follow him, Ning Meng quickly stopped her. “That’s the resting area for participants. No outsiders are allowed.”

nThen, she looked at the staff around her and smirked. “Oh my, I didn’t know just any Tom, Dick, or Harry was allowed in back here. Just what kind of TV station is this, hmm?”

nThe staff forced up a smile at her.

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nIt was a directive that came from Su Tiantian to allow Liu Ying in. Seeing that Ning Meng was upset, he had to ask Liu Ying to leave.

n“Ms. Liu, perhaps it’s best that you go to the audience area.”

nSeeing that there was no other choice, Liu Ying nodded and complied.

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nAt the resting room.

nEveryone was pulling up a long face. Looking at her phone, Ning Meng stared at the #LiuYingVisitsLinQingbei# on the internet’s hot search.

nGossips were already started all over the place.

n“So it’s true that Lin Qingbei and Liu Ying are together?”

n“I really doubt that. It must be Lemon Entertainment’s marketing strategy. They’re using this as a way to stir up drama so they can gain more popularity.”

n“Just who is this Liu Ying?”

n“I’ve researched a bit about her. She appears to be an actress who starred in several TV dramas as side characters.”

n“I’ve heard Lin Qingbei’s new album was written specifically for her. Is that true?”

n“I think so. After all, Liu Ying filmed numerous scenes in his Music Videos.”

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nThus, Liu Ying’s Weibo followers were increasing by the minute.

nZhen Shanmei pouted. “D*mn, it feels as though we’ve swallowed a fly.”

nSeeing no response from Ning Meng, Zhen Shanmei tapped her lightly on the shoulder. “Why didn’t you go comfort Lin Qingbei? Aren’t you worried that this would affect his performance?”

nNing Meng raised an eyebrow and looked at her. “Comfort? Why? He’s a future King of Pop! This meager bit of drama won’t affect him at all.”

n“??”

nLin Qingbei was sitting next to them, feeling frustrated.

nUpon hearing Ning Meng’s words, Lin Qingbei felt much better. He raised his head and looked at Ning Meng. “Don’t worry. I’ve got a plan.”

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