[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress":3,"chapter-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-946":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Plagued by bad reviews, but the top actress!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1734857,2218,"Chapter 946: Yan Yuexian’s Boyfriend","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-946",946,"\u003Cp>The boy looked flustered, his breath unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the dead of winter, beads of sweat dotted his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sight of Yan Yuexian, the tension on his face suddenly eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed to Yan Yuexian’s side and hugged her tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuexian, I knew you’d be here. Are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Held in the boy’s arms, Yan Yuexian’s expression softened instantly, a sweet smile spreading across her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering there was another person nearby, she felt a bit embarrassed and nudged the boy embracing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Rui, I’m fine. You can let go now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Sirui released her, but his gaze remained fixed on her. \"Why aren’t you resting yet at such a late hour?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yuexian bit her lower lip, shedding the arrogance she typically displayed, now looking extremely docile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a young girl in love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao raised her eyebrows, sizing up the man before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray sweater, khaki trench coat, black pants, and sneakers, his handsome face sharply defined, somewhat resembling a mixed-blood, very sunny, with a vibe between a mature man and a youthful boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, university students are so pure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a delectable young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she called him Brother Rui was truly youthful and appealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao couldn’t help but wonder what Lu Hualiang’s reaction would be if she called him \"Brother Liang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere thought gave her goosebumps; she’d rather not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too shocking to bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I practiced the piano for a bit. Brother Rui, why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just finished a seminar. The dorm manager mentioned seeing you head out at night without coming back, so I figured you’d be here practicing piano.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial City University is Huaxia’s top school, with excellent accommodation, including luxurious single rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People like Yan Yuexian and Gong Sirui, whose families are wealthy and distinguished, naturally value comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, they reside in luxurious single rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two live next door to each other; the manager has a good relationship with them and knows they are a couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yan Yuexian not return so late, naturally, he’s worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did your seminar go on so late?\" Yan Yuexian frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already one in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a national academic competition coming up, so I’m pretty busy. Did Ruan Shushu bully you again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Sirui’s face turned sullen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s been preparing for the nationwide academic competition lately, very busy, with no time for Yan Yuexian’s matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, hearing from the manager that Yan Yuexian hadn’t come back, he guessed she must be upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever she’s upset, she likes to come to practice piano.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the reasons for her being upset mostly stem from being bullied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, they wouldn’t dare bully me.\" Yan Yuexian said, but with a hint of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Sirui clearly understood her reluctance to cause trouble for her family and didn’t press further, deciding to investigate himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a hand to gently touch her head, his actions tender, though a flash of ruthlessness crossed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao raised her eyebrows again; this man wasn’t as sunny and righteous as he seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk tsk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only then Gong Sirui noticed the woman standing beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sight of Xia Weibao, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao had already removed her mask, and her face was one that would astonish anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Weibao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t follow the entertainment industry, but he knew of Xia Weibao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was too popular, popular enough to make waves in the campus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of his classmates were her fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Sirui’s expression shifted, pulling Yan Yuexian behind him in a protective stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered Yan Yuexian mentioning having a grudge with Xia Weibao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow silently; this man held animosity toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yuexian felt even more awkward, tugging Gong Sirui’s sleeve, \"Brother Rui, she is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",644,"2026-06-06T16:22:12.595Z",1,"novelbin.me","8dce6d929c7984fd9a2d80bdb67889533babfddaca9702a04dcfc52ebffbcb80","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-947","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-945",1766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fplagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-cover.jpg"]