Chapter 270: The Junior’s Sorrow
Zhao Yuyan’s dorm was on the fifth floor. She usually didn’t like to go downstairs because she had to climb stairs. To her, the ideal floor was the first floor, because she didn’t even have to climb stairs. Every time she ordered takeout, it was almost impossible to get her to come down, unless her roommates were busy with something and couldn’t go down themselves. But thinking of Zhao Yuyan’s status, her roommates didn’t make things difficult for her.
After all, Zhao Yuyan was a big celebrity, Wenqing’s Air-sensei. Her work had even been adapted into an animation and was set to be broadcast in January of next year. Plus, she was a great beauty. It was impossible to get angry at her.
Besides not having a boyfriend, she didn’t seem to have any flaws.
Today, this Zhao Yuyan had actually brought a junior to the dorm. It was like seeing a ghost. They didn’t remember Zhao Yuyan knowing anyone outside.
“Is this a freshman junior? This blonde is so cute. I recognize her, the freshman Yu Linna.”
Zhao Yuyan’s roommates surrounded the three of them like curious babies. Of course, the person they were more interested in was Yu Linna. Yu Linna’s blonde hair was too conspicuous, and her mixed-race appearance was really eye-catching. Plus, she was naturally cute, which aroused their maternal instincts. They really wanted to pick her up and dote on her.
“Don’t scare her.”
Zhao Yuyan silently ate her takeout, watching the show.
It was rare for her junior to take the initiative to come and play with her, and she had even brought friends. Mmm, today she had to act a bit like a senior.
Her roommates looked at her strangely. Had this roommate taken the wrong medicine? How could she be so normal?
“Um, Air-sensei… Yuyan-senpai, I’m your loyal fan. Please give me your autograph!”
Su Ziyan didn’t care about that much anymore and quickly went up to ask for an autograph. This was Air-sensei! She had studied so hard back then just to get into Guangnan University and be a schoolmate of this great celebrity!
“I even shook hands with senpai at the signing event at the beginning of this year. I still have your autograph. It’s so exciting to see you again.”
“Ah… thank you.”
Zhao Yuyan didn’t know whether to hold her takeout or put it down. She could only deal with this little fan.
This reminded Yu Linna of the situation after Xiao Yanhan found out her identity. It was so similar.
“Senpai, I want to take a photo with you.”
“Of course, that’s no problem. Come on, come with your friend.”
Zhao Yuyan put down her takeout and beckoned for Bai Ya to come over for a photo. She didn’t even realize she was still wearing pajamas.
“Wait, Sister Yuyan, you’re still wearing pajamas. Is it really okay to take a photo like this?”
“Oh right, I have to change my clothes…”
“No, no, no, let’s just take a photo like this. This pajama is so cute!!”
Who knew, Su Ziyan was so excited, her nose flaring, her face flushed, she seemed to be quite insistent on taking a photo in her pajamas.
And since Bai Ya had already taken a photo once, she wasn’t in a hurry, but a photo in pajamas was also a first, so she naturally wouldn’t ask her to change.
Zhao Yuyan was also too lazy to change clothes. Wearing her pajamas, she simply combed her hair, made a V-sign with her hand, and smiled for a photo with the two little fans.
“Wow, this is a big win! A photo, I got a photo!”
“Look at you, so excited.”
Bai Ya patted her head, telling her to be reserved. In fact, her own mouth had already split into a grin, unable to hide her smile.
Yu Linna had a cold expression, sitting in Zhao Yuyan’s seat, letting the three senpais pinch her face. She didn’t understand what was so good about this lazy person. Wasn’t she just a super procrastinator? She actually had fans.
But on second thought, why did she care so much? They weren’t her fans. It was as if she cared a lot.
“Yo, little junior, are you jealous that I have fans?”
Zhao Yuyan saw Yu Linna shrinking in the corner and said with a smile.
“What’s there to be jealous of? It’s not like it’s the first day I’ve known you.”
“That’s what you say, but my charm is very great. You have to know, many people buy my books.”
“Look at you, so smug. It would be good if you could just submit your manuscript on time.”
“Let’s not talk about this, and we’ll still be good friends.”
Watching their conversation, not only Bai Ya and Su Ziyan, but even the three roommates were slightly surprised. This Zhao Yuyan, not bad, she had such a good relationship with her junior.
And they heard that this little junior was also her neighbor?
The little sister next door.
This attribute was really nice.
At this moment, Bai Ya and Su Ziyan were really moved to tears. They had never thought that this Yu Linna was actually so capable, to be on such good terms with Zhao Yuyan, and also be her neighbor. With this relationship, not only did they get autographs and photos, but they could also visit Air-sensei’s dorm and touch her desk. This was too blissful.
Zhao Yuyan finished signing autographs for them, even writing a dedication, and then took a separate photo with each of them. The two little fans were so flattered they felt like they were in heaven. Zhao Yuyan, on the other hand, was quite composed, as if she had done it countless times, very skilled. This car was driving very steadily.
“Little Nana, do you want me to give you one?”
“No need. You’ve stuffed a pile of them in my house. I don’t need that.”
“That’s a real shame. My autograph is very valuable.”
Zhao Yuyan had originally wanted to keep them in her dorm for a while longer, to chat with them and have something to eat. But Yu Linna insisted on leaving, pulling Bai Ya and Su Ziyan downstairs. Zhao Yuyan had no choice but to see the three of them off, and said they could come and find them next time.
As soon as the dorm door closed, Bai Ya and Su Ziyan both surrounded Yu Linna, one grabbing each arm, as if afraid she would suddenly run away.
“Linna, does Yuyan-senpai often come to play with you??”
“Linna, is it true or just a rumor that Air-sensei’s gaming skills are very good? Is it too late for me to download DNF now?”
So annoying.
Yu Linna thought these two were too noisy and annoying. Is this what a die-hard fan is like? So scary. This reminded her of Xiao Yanhan.
…
After sending the three of them off, Zhao Yuyan threw the leftover takeout box at the dorm entrance, wiped her mouth, and planned to continue her gaming career. But at this time, the other three in the dorm grabbed her together, not letting her touch her computer. Especially their leader, who looked down at her from a commanding height.
“What’s up, big sister?”
Zhao Yuyan felt her hair stand on end.
“You and that little junior named Yu Linna are neighbors, right?”
“Yeah, didn’t I say so?”
“Yuyan, didn’t you say before that the place you live in is a residential area for authors assigned by Wenqing? The rent is relatively cheap, it’s far from the city center, and the environment is good. You tell me, how could she be living next to you?”
“…”
It’s over. It’s all because I talked too much before, telling my roommates that the area I lived in was a welfare housing for writers from Wenqing, with cheap rent and a good geographical environment, but you had to pay for your own air conditioning. Plus, that area was not for rent to ordinary people. It was a veritable author’s house.
“Well, rules are dead, people are alive. You see in this world…”
“Just cut the crap. Just say it, she’s your colleague, right?”
“…Big sister, I surrender. You should be a detective.”
Zhao Yuyan admitted it.
It was all her fault for having a loose tongue back then and letting it slip. Her roommates could tell at a glance that Yu Linna’s background was not small. After all, someone who could live next to Zhao Yuyan couldn’t possibly be an ordinary person. Only those two die-hard fans, Bai Ya and Su Ziyan, wouldn’t think too deeply.
Her roommates were sure that Yu Linna was a writer just like Zhao Yuyan, and a writer of similar status at that. From her attitude, it could be seen that she didn’t seem to lack die-hard fans like Zhao Yuyan. But there were too few female writers at Wenqing, a very small percentage, and they had never heard of one as beautiful as her.
On the other hand, that mysterious Shion-sensei, who never showed his face, unexpectedly fit Yu Linna a little…
…
When Yu Linna returned to the dorm, Xiao Yanhan exploded. She was very dissatisfied that she had gone to find Zhao Yuyan with the classmates from the dorm next door, and chided her for not taking her along. Yu Linna kept explaining, but Xiao Yanhan was still very angry.
“Yanhan, don’t be angry. At most, I’ll take you next time.”
“This baby is angry! You actually didn’t take me to play!”
“I was wrong. I’ll give you snacks to eat.”
“No. Unless, you look at my manga.”
“…”
That’s worse than killing her.
It wasn’t that she looked down on her, but Xiao Yanhan’s manga was really boring. It made people drowsy. She didn’t even know what was in her head. She could come up with ideas, but she just couldn’t arrange the plot well.
“Then it’s settled. Come on, look at my manga. This time I created a futuristic theme. Take a look.”
Seeing that she didn’t say anything, Xiao Yanhan thought she had agreed. She turned her anger into joy and went to get her manga. Yu Linna just wanted to cover her face. Can I not look?
Lan Ranyan cast a pitiful look at her, then turned to watch a TV series, ruthlessly selling her out.
Xiao Yanhan was indeed very hardworking. In terms of creating manga, she was very diligent. She was often seen drawing until late at night, and had also bought many books on how to become a manga artist. She was always brainstorming, always revising her drafts, constantly demanding herself to do better.
But hard work alone was not enough.
“Here, Shion-sensei, take a look at this little girl’s manga and give me some advice.”
Xiao Yanhan, like a lackey, presented the manga with a grin. Yu Linna had no choice but to open it and read. She knew this manga was unlikely to be interesting, but she still read it patiently.
This was a futuristic-themed manga. The setting had hints of borrowing from Ballad of the Enchantress, with many similar places. It was about a cowardly male protagonist in a future world who accidentally gets an experimental tube of blood serum and gains superpowers. The theme was rather old-fashioned, and the plot was not very good. The female protagonist was drawn beautifully, but she felt like an idiot, just following the male protagonist around and acting cute. She was supposed to be the number one assassin, which was completely illogical.
The manga was only about 30 pages long. Yu Linna finished reading it. She rubbed her temples. How should she put it? Fortunately, she wasn’t a manga artist. If she were, she would probably be furious.
“How is it?”
Xiao Yanhan looked at her with anticipation.
“Yanhan, this manga, how should I put it, it’s not particularly outstanding. And this is a futuristic theme. Why did you make the background like the modern era? Since it’s a futuristic theme, things like mobile phones and cash should be eliminated, replaced by electronic currency and projection communication technology.”
“…”
“And, the female protagonist is too stupid. Since you set her as an assassin, you shouldn’t have her act cute, because this is not a comedy manga, but a serious manga. What I find most unacceptable is that the number one assassin can’t even beat the male protagonist and is even taken into his harem? What is this? Are you making some kind of cliché harem manga? Falling in love with the male protagonist at the drop of a hat, what kind of operation is this? Is it wise! I can’t accept this kind of plot!”
Xiao Yanhan was deeply crushed, her body slumping in defeat
Her HP had been reduced to zero.
