Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

She glanced at the time on her phone screen and asked in an annoyed tone, "Have you already started class?"

"fine."

Ding Heng smiled indulgently at the camera: "I'd be happy to listen to my senior's ramblings all day long."

Hua Qing paused for a second, then quickly picked up Hei Dou and hid her face behind the cat's head.

Black Bean meowed as she squeezed it, struggling to jump down, but she held it down again.

Only half of Hua Qing's face and the tips of her reddened ears could be seen on the screen.

That delicate and shy demeanor is rarely seen in normal times.

"Go to class."

Hua Qing said sullenly, "I'll lie down for a while longer."

"Okay! Senior, get some rest. Also..."

Ding Heng deliberately dragged out his words.

Hua Qing put down the black beans, a hint of anticipation on her face.

"What else?"

"Drink more hot water."

"Oh……"

Hua Qing's expectation vanished instantly, and she hung up the phone in a disappointed tone.

The screen went dark.

Hua Qing tossed her phone aside and lay back down in bed.

My lower abdomen still hurts intermittently, like something is twisting inside.

She released the black bean and turned to face the window.

The curtains weren't fully drawn, and sunlight streamed in through the gaps, falling on the pillow.

She stared blankly for a long time.

Can't sleep.

The pain is so bad I can't sleep at all.

She simply got up, walked barefoot to the living room, rummaged through the medicine box for painkillers, poured out two pills, put them in her mouth, and swallowed them with a bottle of mineral water.

Then go to the kitchen to boil an egg, heat up a cup of milk, and bring it back to the coffee table.

Black Bean followed her out at some point, jumped onto the sofa, and curled up in a ball next to her legs.

Hua Qing ate eggs while petting the cat, her movements mechanical, showing little appetite.

After finishing her meal, she nestled into the sofa and picked up Black Bean again.

The room was quiet, and sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting large patches of light on the floor.

I didn't go to training today, and that familiar feeling of loneliness washed over me again.

During her month and a half in the capital, she met quite a few people, but only a handful were truly tangible.

Fan Chenxi is one of them.

The others... are either competitors or acquaintances.

Fan Chenxi always said that she was too cold, making people afraid to get close to her.

But she didn't do it on purpose.

She just doesn't know how to be friendly with people.

The doorbell rang suddenly.

If she didn't order takeout, who could it be?

Hua Qing was stunned for a moment, then became extremely vigilant, got up and walked to the door, peeking out through the peephole.

Fan Chenxi stood outside the door, carrying a bag in her hand, and waved to Hua Qing with a smile.

Hua Qing opened the door: "Chenxi? What brings you here?"

"Morning training has already ended."

Fan Chenxi walked into the room and handed over the bag: "Teacher Qi gave us two days off, saying we should take some time to reflect and then start the formal rehearsal stage next week. We'll see the overall effect then."

Hua Qing took the bag and glanced down. Inside was a thermos containing brown sugar ginger tea and a few washed red dates.

She didn't reply, but she knew in her heart that Teacher Qi was probably taking care of her.

Rehearsals will begin next week. Time is tight and the task is heavy, so let everyone rest for two days so that she doesn't fall behind.

Fan Chenxi entered the room, slumped onto the sofa, and reached out to rub the black beans.

Are you feeling better?

"Yes, I just took the medicine and I feel a little better."

"That's good."

Fan Chenxi picked up Heidou and put it on her lap, scratching its chin: "How about I go for a walk with you this afternoon? Or do you want to stay home and rest?"

Hua Qing thought for a moment: "Didn't you say you wanted to eat at that local Shanghai cuisine restaurant last time? I'll go with you?"

"Okay!"

Fan Chenxi's eyes lit up, and she took out her phone and started swiping the screen.

"How about this, I'll invite Feng Leyi along, and we'll split the bill. I feel bad that you're always treating."

Hua Qing nodded, did not refuse, and turned to change her clothes.

She wore a simple white T-shirt with light blue casual pants, her hair was tied in a low ponytail, and her face was bare of makeup.

The two went downstairs and drove to the restaurant that Fan Chenxi had booked.

It's a local Shanghainese restaurant located in a hutong (traditional alleyway). The storefront is small, and the decor is in the style of old Shanghai.

Pushing open the door, I saw that a girl named Feng Leyi was already seated.

She has short hair, a hearty laugh, and is a graduate student in the ballet department of the Central Academy of Drama.

"Chenxi, Huaqing, it's been a long time."

There was another girl next to Feng Leyi, named Su Zhiyi.

They were all dance students and new friends that Fan Chenxi had made.

Compared to Hua Qing, Fan Chenxi is a social butterfly. In just a month and a half, she has already made many friends in the capital.

The four people sat down, and the waiter handed them the menu.

Fan Chenxi took it and flipped through a couple of pages: "Hua Qing, you said you wanted to eat braised pork and bamboo shoots last time? How about one of these?"

"Ah."

"Feng Leyi, what about you? Eight-treasure duck?"

"can."

"Zhiyi, what about you?"

"I'm fine with anything, I'm not picky."

Fan Chenxi ordered several dishes, handed the menu back to the waiter, and stretched out a big yawn: "Finally, I can rest for two days. This past month and a half has exhausted me."

Su Zhiyi chimed in, "You're tired? You still have the energy to go shopping after training every day. You seem to be in great spirits."

Fan Chenxi said shamelessly, "Shopping is shopping, and training is training. This is called a balance between work and rest!"

The girls chatted about their training, and Hua Qing mostly just listened, only responding occasionally when asked.

As the dishes were served one after another, the conversation gradually shifted from training to life.

Su Zhiyi picked up a piece of braised pork: "By the way, Chenxi, is that guy pursuing you lately?"

Fan Chenxi paused with her chopsticks: "Who said that?"

"Who needs to say it? Everyone can see what he's thinking."

Su Zhiyi said confidently, "Even high school students don't pretend to bump into you after training every day."

Fan Chenxi gave an awkward laugh and turned her attention to Feng Leyi: "What about you? Anything's been going on lately?"

Feng Leyi replied calmly, "No."

"You think you can be without anyone pursuing you?"

"Yes, but I'm not interested."

……

Several girls started talking about the boys.

Dancers with such outstanding physical attributes are never short of suitors.

Fan Chenxi is especially outgoing and cheerful. She has only been in the capital for a month and a half, but there are already quite a few boys who are interested in her, including some who are very eligible.

"Hua Qing, what about you? I heard from Chen Xi that you have a boyfriend?"

Suddenly, Su Zhiyi changed the subject to Hua Qing.

Hua Qing was drinking her soup with her head down when she answered subconsciously.

"Yes...that's right!"

What kind?

"My boyfriend?"

Hua Qing put down her soup spoon and said perfunctorily, "Just... an ordinary person."

"Ordinary people?"

Su Zhiyi clearly didn't believe it: "Could someone who could win you over be an ordinary person?"

Fan Chenxi chimed in from the side, "Hua Qing's boyfriend is so good to her, buying her a car and renting her an apartment, and he's super handsome too!"