Chapter 52

Because she felt that some things simply could not be yielded.

[Character: Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi]

[Appearance: 10 (as described in the original book)]

[Favorability: 5]

Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi suddenly understood somewhat how her score came about: "Is it because in this drama, you favored Bai Bai Bai Feifei, so you have a poor impression of me?"

"But why is it indifference? Why not dislike, why not hatred?"

Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi fell into deep thought.

Furthermore, she had developed considerable interest in that Shen Lang whom she had never met.

For according to the diary, this Shen Lang ought to be a fine man; otherwise, he would not have made both her and Bai Bai Bai Feifei fall for him.

However, at this moment, Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi's impression of Shen Lang was not very good.

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Although she was the victor in love within the drama, her real self could not help but wonder—

"Since Shen Lang was initially willing to die alongside Bai Bai Bai Feifei, he must have cared for her, yet in the end he abandoned Bai Bai Bai Feifei and turned to be with me instead."

"Then someday, if he encounters a girl he likes even more, will he not also abandon me just as he abandoned Bai Bai Bai Feifei, and turn to be with someone else?"

"Eh? Why does this feel so familiar?"

Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi was filled with shock and suspicion.

Suddenly her heart grew cold: "If that is the case, then isn't he simply a second Happy King?!"

In an instant, Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi developed deep wariness toward Shen Lang.

"Shen Lang..."

Bai Bai Bai Feifei's expression was extremely ugly; she repeatedly chewed over these two words, her eyes ice-cold.

She had never expected that on the rare occasion she gave her true heart, even to the point of being willing to die for love, she would still be betrayed.

This inevitably stirred murderous intent within her.

Fortunately, she soon realized that it was merely a story; the her of now was Jiang Sishui's woman and had nothing whatsoever to do with Shen Lang.

And judging by Jiang Sishui's demeanor, although he was a bit promiscuous, at least he was responsible, so she probably would not suffer such misery.

"Cousin, sigh..." Shen Shen Bijun let out a sigh.

As for Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi's behavior, she did not feel much resentment, because in her view: everyone has the right to pursue love, and in this process, there is no fairness to be had.

But her cousin Shen Lang had clearly wronged Bai Bai Bai Feifei.

Shen Shen Bijun put herself in another's shoes; if she herself were to suffer the faithlessness and betrayal of her beloved, it would truly be worse than death.

"No one is perfect; even someone as outstanding as my cousin is no exception."

Shen Shen Bijun raised her head to gaze upon the shimmering surface of Taihu Lake, her thoughts drifting chaotically.

[In fact, Shen Lang did not wish to see Bai Bai Bai Feifei die, which was why he sent her back to Bai Jing's side; it was not because he himself feared death.]

[As a condition, he promised Bai Jing that no matter what lies Bai Jing fabricated to deceive Bai Bai Bai Feifei, he could not reveal the truth to Bai Bai Bai Feifei.]

[And his own "Yin-Yang Poison" was resolved by learning the "Heavenly Severance Heart Method," not by Bai Jing's doing.]

Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi, Bai Bai Bai Feifei, Shen Shen Bijun: "..."

Very well, it seemed they had misunderstood Shen Lang somewhat.

However, neglecting a girlfriend with whom he had shared life and death, only to turn around and flirt and become entangled with another woman, was also an indisputable fact.

[In the drama, Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi resembled a "white lotus," often causing trouble and proving unlikable; coupled with Bai Bai Bai Feifei's breathtaking beauty and her pitiable plight, the two essentially reversed the roles of the female lead and the female second lead.]

[However, in the original book, Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi was much better.]

[As the woman upon whom Gu Lao bestowed the most ink, Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi is a highly controversial figure; those who love her love her deeply, while those who hate her hate her to the bone.]

[This is solely because she is a woman who embodies both great virtues and great flaws.]

[Memories of the original book's plot are mostly overshadowed by impressions from the television drama, yet one online evaluation of Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi proves quite apt—]

["Gu Lao broke free from the constraints of concepts such as hero versus villain and good versus evil, successfully portraying the unique personality of this wealthy young lady of special birth and special experiences."]

["The uniqueness of her character lies in being sincere yet not without extremism, delicate yet lacking true wisdom, passionate yet prone to becoming confused and frenzied."]

["She is a kind-hearted young lady from a noble family, yet also a narrow-minded woman prone to jealousy in love."]

["She is an angel who does evil deeds, a bewitching demoness within a cluster of chivalrous heroes."]

[One wonders what Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi in this world is like.]

[Like the one in the book? Or like the one in the drama? Or perhaps a combination of both?]

Four sentences, mere few words, yet a vivid image of Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi leapt from the page, allowing all the women to gain a deeper understanding of this young lady.

Bai Bai Bai Feifei was especially concerned.

She even used her one and only opportunity to check Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi's score.

Upon seeing that Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi's favorability score was merely "five," a smile suddenly appeared on her normally indifferent face.

Like spring flowers first blooming, her beauty was beyond compare.

Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi carefully read every comment written about her, keenly extracting several key phrases and summarizing them—

Willful and unruly, extreme and self-centered, brainless, a vinegar jar!

This made her grind her teeth in anger.

"Am I really that terrible!" Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi protested indignantly.

Suddenly turning to glare at the diary copy, her eyes fierce, she said angrily: "Indifferent toward me? This young lady will make you fall in love with me! And then... I will beg! You! To! Marry! Me! No!"

[That strayed a bit far; let's return to the TV drama's plot.]

[If Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi is a "white lotus," then Bai Bai Bai Feifei, who turned completely dark after her heart died, is a "green tea."]

[And she is an all-around "green tea."]

[To exact revenge on the pair, Bai Bai Bai Feifei pretended to resolve the misunderstanding and reconcile with Shen Lang, then began her performance.]

[Pretending to be captured, looking pitiful and pathetic.]

[Weak and helpless, her persona firmly established.]

[She feigns illness; I feign fright.]

[The wounds of a fairy are supreme.]

[Professional output, the art of language: "It's my fault, it's all my fault."]

[After this one-two punch, Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi was left completely stunned.]

[Competing in beauty, in weakness, in misery.]

[Bai Bai Bai Feifei utterly crushed Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi in every regard!]

[Yet although Bai Bai Bai Feifei won back more of Shen Lang's care and affection, she felt no joy from it; instead, she found it utterly boring, and thus resolutely departed.]

[She even went so far as to sever all ties with Shen Lang.]

[However, by the story's end, Bai Bai Bai Feifei ultimately could not let go of Shen Lang; she blocked a surprise arrow from Wang Wang Lianhua meant for him and perished, her fragrance fading and her jade beauty extinguished.]

Seeing this, Bai Bai Bai Feifei, who had just been reveling in her revenge, nearly choked and died on the spot.

What kind of terrible plot is this?!

Shen Lang abandoned their relationship, yet she actually gave her life for him?

Bai Bai Bai Feifei was too exhausted to even complain.

How could she have loved so humbly?

It was not just her; many among the women also felt indignant on her behalf.

Especially Ning Xiang and Shui Shui Furong.

Perhaps because they shared similar appearances, they resonated more easily with Bai Bai Bai Feifei's plight and were now truly furious.

As for Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi, one of the parties involved, her mood was naturally far from pleasant.

Even though she was the ultimate winner.

"Green tea... so this is what 'green tea' is? Truly formidable!"

Zhu Zhu Zhu Qiqi grew wary without realizing it, while pondering in her heart.

If she ever truly encounters such an opponent in the future, at least she would have a counterstrategy ready.