Although it wasn’t the first time Yan had accidentally stumbled into a scene where a celebrity and their rival were at each other’s throats, she was utterly speechless this time.
Do ordinary people have no rights? How on earth did she end up being the subject of a public search by a million-follower actress on Weibo? Out of all the videos, couldn’t they have picked a more decent screenshot of her?
At this moment, Lu Jianian’s fans had already flocked to her comment section for a group gathering.
“Wow, Jianian went to Bin University? Is it for a new movie promotion?”
“Is Jianian going to see that ‘vampire’? Who is this ‘heroine’ she’s looking for?”
“It’s probably that classmate who saved Gu Jiasui yesterday. Is Jianian going to thank her on behalf of her sister? She’s always worrying like a mother, poor Jianian.”
“What’s wrong with Jianian? She seems upset. Sending kisses to Jianian.”
The first wave of Lu Jianian’s fans was busy showering her with affection, but soon, some on-site videos started circulating.
In the videos from different angles, it was clear that Gu Jiasui had slammed the door in Lu Jianian’s face, speaking coldly to her.
“Jianian went to Bin University to thank the girl who saved her sister yesterday, but when she got to the dorm, that ‘vampire’ just shut the door in her face and wouldn’t let her in. She even said Jianian had nothing better to do. What kind of sister acts like this? Jianian was just trying to be kind, and she got treated like this. Our poor Jianian, she’s too good for this world!”
“I feel so bad for Jianian. She’s always getting the cold shoulder. That ‘vampire’ acts like the whole world owes her something.”
“Ungrateful! If only Jianian didn’t have such a sister.”
As expected, the comments quickly turned into a condemnation of Gu Jiasui, with very few people actually discussing Yan.
But this didn’t make Yan feel any better. Come on, with Lu Jianian’s Weibo post skyrocketing in views, shares, comments, and likes, it was like her unflattering photo had been seen by hundreds of thousands of people. Wasn’t this basically public humiliation on a societal level?
Yan took a deep breath and thought about what she had worn yesterday—a simple short-sleeved shirt, long pants, and her hair down, looking like your average college student. She quickly tied her shoulder-length curly hair into a bun, slapped on a pair of sunglasses, threw on a loose white shirt over a tank top, and paired it with fringed shorts. A swipe of red lipstick later, and she looked much more mature.
She no longer resembled a freshman but more like an older sister dropping off a student.
Chu Bingbing stared at her, dumbfounded, as she transformed herself in a matter of minutes.
“Yan, are you going on a date?” From their brief conversation yesterday, they had learned that Yan had a childhood sweetheart who had also been admitted to Bin University, and they were now an unofficial couple after high school.
“Girls, I’ve been ‘wanted’ by Lu Jianian. I need to lay low for a while,” Yan said, grabbing a small bag and darting out the door.
Yan fled with the speed of the wind, leaving her roommates in shock.
“‘Wanted’ by Lu Jianian?” Yi Zhi was confused. What on earth was going on?
“Check Weibo!”
Ding Ling didn’t use Weibo, so she leaned over Yi Zhi’s phone to take a look. After a moment of silence in Room 320, Gu Jiasui’s expression turned grim.
“I’ll handle this.”
Yi Zhi glanced around, anxious but too embarrassed to ask. What had happened during the time she was away from the dorm this morning? What had she missed?
Downstairs, Yan and her childhood sweetheart, Zhu Jue, both wore sunglasses to shield their faces. The late summer heat was still intense, and while the sunglasses looked a bit out of place, the two of them walking around campus resembled tourists more than students.
In her “paranoid” state, Yan kept glancing around as they walked.
She nudged Zhu Jue. “I feel like people are staring at me.”
Zhu Jue replied calmly, “Maybe it’s because our sunglasses are too flashy.”
Wearing sunglasses in the library would be weird, so they decided to leave campus. The weather was sweltering, and after a quick search, Yan found that the Bin City Museum was just a few subway stops away. With its strong air conditioning, it was the perfect place to visit.
The Bin City Museum was one of the top ten museums in the country, and Yan and Zhu Jue had studied many of its artifacts and paintings.
The subway was packed, and Yan and Zhu Jue held hands, unable to even check their phones.
By the time they entered the museum’s exhibition halls, the signal was spotty. After touring two halls and heading to the cafeteria, Yan finally had a chance to check the latest updates on Weibo.
She revisited Lu Jianian’s Weibo page and let out a surprised “Huh!”
“She deleted the post? That was fast.”
Zhu Jue leaned over to look. “Is the crisis over?”
On Lu Jianian’s Weibo, the photo of Yan and the request for information about the “heroine” had been deleted, with the post now marked as “edited.”
Had the celebrity realized her mistake? Or had someone advised her to take it down?
Yan switched to WeChat and saw a private message from Gu Jiasui that had come in earlier. Due to the crowded subway and poor signal in the museum, her phone had been stuck loading and hadn’t received it until now.
**[Gu Jiasui]:** Yan, don’t worry. This happened because of me, and I’ll make sure it’s resolved.
**[Gu Jiasui]:** Have fun.
Yan switched back to the Weibo homepage and raised an eyebrow.
Sure enough, her roommate Gu Jiasui had directly confronted her sister.
**[Gu Jiasui V]:**
@Lu Jianian, please delete the screenshot of the classmate. Posting a screenshot and asking for information is no different from publicly targeting an ordinary person.
Regarding the video, I’ll make three points.
First, you didn’t send a single message yesterday, yet you showed up at my dorm at 8 a.m. today to “check on me.” My roommates, who are ordinary students, were still asleep and hadn’t even washed up. Is it so hard to understand that a woman might close the door to change clothes? Did you expect me to let you in with cameras to film the privacy of a women’s dorm?
Second, the person who saved me yesterday deserves my gratitude. By law, adulthood begins at 18. As the older sister, when did it become your place to thank someone on my behalf?
Third, as a public figure, I understand that scrutiny comes with the territory. However, a university is a place for learning and growth. Please do not involve fellow students in your affairs.
Gu Jiasui usually came across as calm and collected, but when it came to her sister, she seemed to ignite like a flame.
At this moment, Yan couldn’t help but think—well done!
The discord between the Lu sisters was already well-known, and while their clashes on variety shows had been messy, this was the first time they had publicly sparred on a platform like Weibo.
In no time, countless onlookers flocked to the scene. Those who had initially sympathized with Lu Jianian’s side after reading her post quickly found the full version of the on-site video. When paired with Gu Jiasui’s Weibo post, it was clear—Lu Jianian had indeed publicly sought out an ordinary person, barged into a freshman dorm early in the morning, and attracted a crowd with their phones out.
As a celebrity, didn’t she know her own influence? A women’s dorm is as private as a bedroom, and yet no one stopped the crowd from filming?
Or was she waiting for them to film?
Internet detectives sharpened their skills, pointing out that in yesterday’s video, the ordinary female classmate had a normal posture and was easily recognizable. So why had Lu Jianian chosen the most unflattering screenshot and paired it with her own photo?
Was there a subtle attempt at comparison here?
Setting aside personal feelings, even those who didn’t like or know Gu Jiasui found her Weibo post reasonable and supported her.
“Are you looking for an ordinary person, or are you targeting one? Have you considered how your influence could lead to mindless harassment?”
“And the fact that a bunch of people followed you to film a women’s dorm is just ridiculous.”
“I’m not familiar with either of them, but this Gu person makes valid points.”
By now, while some of Lu Jianian’s fans were still defending her in the comments under Gu Jiasui’s post—“Our sister didn’t mean any harm,” “Jianian was just trying to be kind,” “Jianian is still young and didn’t think it through”—the tide had turned quickly. What had been a morning of condemning Gu Jiasui had become an afternoon of overwhelming support for her.
By the afternoon, Yan noticed that many of the videos posted over the past two days had either been deleted or had all individuals blurred out.
She tried searching for terms like “Bin University water-splashing rescue,” “girl who saved Gu Jiasui,” and “water-splashing heroine,” and sure enough, there was no trace of her information.
“Gu Jiasui took care of it,” she said to Zhu Jue.
Yan wasn’t surprised when she saw the message from Gu Jiasui. It put her mind at ease.
In a way, being around people with a certain "aura" could be risky, but when they offered their promises or showed kindness tinged with guilt, things often took a turn for the better.
For them, no problem was insurmountable. What might seem like an impossible challenge for ordinary people could be resolved effortlessly in their presence.
Being affected by their unique circumstances might bring bad luck, but it could also lead to unexpected gains.
For instance, during high school, Yan once went hiking with her classmate Xu Jiaojiao, who had a "rebirth aura." When Xu Jiaojiao couldn’t walk any further at the mountain peak, Yan thought for a while and decided to call for a sedan chair to carry her down, even though it would cost 400 yuan for a short distance—quite expensive.
But Xu Jiaojiao simply shook her head and made a phone call. Not long after, Yan learned for the first time that some mountain peaks could accommodate helicopters.
She realized that in this world, it was possible to go up and down a mountain by helicopter.
Sometimes, Yan wondered if it was her destiny. Based on her experiences growing up, she had come to understand the 12th Law of Aura Observation: after being inconvenienced by someone with an aura, it was almost certain that she would soon receive some kind of benefit.
It was like the maidservant of a noble lady in ancient times, who, after taking a blow for her mistress and surviving, would inevitably receive her mistress’s pity and compensation.
By the time Yan and Zhu Jue returned to the dormitory, it was already dark. As soon as she entered, she saw a few people gathered around Gu Jiasui’s desk. A folding table had been set up, and on it was an open antique jewelry box, Chu Bingbing’s LV jewelry case, and a makeup kit.
“Hurry, Yan’s back! Come try this on. None of us could get it to fit,” Chu Bingbing said, pulling Yan over before she could even put her bag down.
“What are you all up to?” Yan had barely asked the question when Gu Jiasui took hold of her right hand.
A circular jade bracelet slipped onto Yan’s wrist. The transparent bracelet, as clear as glass, fit perfectly on her slender wrist.
“Perfect. None of us could wear it. It seems it was just waiting for the right owner,” Gu Jiasui said with a light smile.
“Yan, it’s just a little trinket, nothing valuable. These things are hard to come by, and they need the right person to appreciate them. Wear it for fun,” she added.
Gu Jiasui, worried that Yan might refuse, pointed to the other three roommates. “It’s nothing expensive. Everyone gets something.”
Yi Zhi was wearing a jade thumb ring. She didn’t think much of it—after all, jewelry like this wasn’t worth much in the apocalypse. But she had been practicing archery lately, and a thumb ring would come in handy. She decided to keep it, thinking she could secretly gift Gu Jiasui some rare beauty-enhancing plants later. Gu Jiasui was a celebrity, after all.
Chu Bingbing held a pair of filigree palace lantern earrings. She had seen similar designs before, but none as exquisite as these. Money wasn’t an issue; she could always return the favor with something even more valuable later.
Ding Ling wore a warm jade pendant around her neck. It was just what she needed after her recent recovery. She thought about how there were plenty of similar items in her family’s ancestral graves and decided she could look for something beautiful to give Gu Jiasui in the future.
Only Yan felt the weight of the bracelet on her wrist—and in her heart.
With her keen eye, honed from years of attending an elite high school surrounded by high-end jewelry, she could tell at a glance: this was ice-grade jadeite. If she wore it carelessly and it broke, it would cost seven figures.
That’s the price of a 10-square-meter bathroom in Bin City!
And it was clear that Gu Jiasui had used the excuse of giving everyone in the dorm a gift to slip her something incredibly valuable.
Yan looked around at her roommates. Seriously, is no one going to refuse? This is making me really uncomfortable!
