Snow-Kissed Rose (GL) Chapter 102.2

Song Yingshi quickly scanned the text before clicking on the video.

The video showed Huai Xu holding up her phone to take a photo of Song Yingshi's flower wall. However, she wasn't doing it "secretively" as the fan claimed. She looked very composed, as if taking a commemorative photo of her own flower wall. Her behavior was so calm and natural that the surrounding crowd took a moment to process the situation before cheers and shouts erupted.

"What happened? What happened?" Lu Xuewen, who was posing for a photo nearby, was startled by the sudden commotion.

In response, Huai Xu put away her phone, her pristine face revealing none of her thoughts as she said coaxingly, "Are you done? Let's go."

After saying so, Huai Xu faced her fans and said, "Thank you for your thoughtful preparations. We're going in now; see you later."

"Huai Xu! If you have the guts to take a picture, say something! Don't run away!" a fan shouted.

The other trainees nearby revealed knowing smiles as they followed Huai Xu into the stadium. Only Lu Xuewen remained ignorant as she continued pressing the others for answers, "What happened? Did Huai Xu take a picture of me? Why was that fan so excited? Little Shi isn't even here to catch her in the act…"

When the surrounding fans heard Lu Xuewen mentioning Song Yingshi's name and the words "catch her in the act," their excitement peaked once more as they shouted, "It's us who caught Snow-Kissed Rose in the act!"

Song Yingshi: ?

The video ended there, with the phrase "caught Snow-Kissed Rose in the act" echoing in the car.

Setting the others aside, even Wen Qingzi and Xing Huan, who were engaged in their childish bickering, couldn't help but look over when they heard this phrase.

"Oh? So the fans finally caught you two in the act?" Xing Huan joked.

"What are you talking about?" Song Yingshi laughed.

After watching the video, Song Yingshi finally understood why Instructor Huai didn't send her a photo of her own flower wall.

Furthermore, considering Huai Xu's stubborn refusal to reveal the truth to her, Song Yingshi had reason to suspect that Instructor Huai's strong self-esteem was gradually evolving into tsundere tendencies.

Immediately, Song Yingshi reopened her chat with Huai Xu.

Song Yingshi: Instructor Huai, that's no good.

Huai Xu received this message as she was having her makeup touched up by a stylist in a makeshift dressing room. She sat upright, lowered her gaze, and responded with a simple "?".

This time, it was Song Yingshi's turn to leave Huai Xu on "Read."

Even after Huai Xu finished her makeup, Song Yingshi still didn't reply. After changing into a set of casual clothes, she left the dressing room and asked one of the logistics staff members, "Has the aquarium group arrived yet?"

"They just said they were about to arrive, so they should be here any time now!"

A sense of ease filled Huai Xu's heart when she heard this answer. Suddenly, her phone vibrated, and a video call request from Song Yingshi popped up on the screen.

They're almost here, so why is she video calling me now? Huai Xu wondered. However, she didn't overthink the matter and simply accepted the call with a smile.

When Song Yingshi's smiling face appeared on the screen, Huai Xu subconsciously softened her tone as she asked, "Tired? Why aren't you here yet?"

Song Yingshi shook her head, light dancing on her eyelashes and the tip of her nose as she answered, "I'm here. Look where I'm at right now."

The camera shifted, and the screen was suddenly filled with vibrant flowers.

A moment later, Song Yingshi stepped back with her phone, revealing more and more blooming flowers.

Blue roses, white roses, avalanche roses, white bellflowers, delphiniums, orchids, endless summer hydrangeas…

The wall of pale and blue-toned flowers created a sacred and gentle haven.

Huai Xu momentarily froze at this sight.

"See? It's the flower wall that the Willows have prepared for you. Isn't it beautiful?" Song Yingshi asked, her voice like the gentle tide at dusk.

Huai Xu put on another thin smile and said, "It's beautiful. Didn't I already tell you it was beautiful?"

Song Yingshi reframed the camera to herself. Looking at Huai Xu, she said teasingly, "I was just worried that Instructor Huai might've walked too fast and didn't get to see it."

Song Yingshi's drawn-out words contained a hint of laughter, clearly implying something, yet also strangely charming.

Huai Xu: "..."

Realizing something was amiss, Huai Xu said faintly, "If you're here, hurry up and come in."

"Oh, alright. But let me chat with someone for a bit before I go in," Song Yingshi said.

Huai Xu: ?

Who could you be talking to?

Before Huai Xu could ask the question in her mind, Song Yingshi abruptly hung up the video call and told the people behind her, "Huai Xu says she saw it. She also says it looks beautiful."

Behind Song Yingshi, a group of Willows holding light boards emblazoned with "♡ Xu" looked at each other, then dazedly nodded at Song Yingshi's dazzling, bright face.

—How did things turn out like this?

Initially, after the Willows saw Huai Xu enter the stadium, they lingered outside and chatted while waiting for their turn to enter. However, before they were allowed into the stadium, they saw Song Yingshi and her group arriving.

Song Yingshi and her group naturally noticed the fan creations outside the stadium, especially the eye-catching flower walls displayed prominently at the entrance. Thus, they took their time walking as they admired the fans' creativity.

Upon seeing Song Yingshi's leisurely pace, the Willows immediately felt a sense of injustice. After all, if Huai Xu hadn't photographed Song Yingshi's flower wall and excited the CP fans, she wouldn't have had to rush into the stadium! It was all because of Song Yingshi that Huai Xu didn't get to see the flower wall they painstakingly prepared!

At the time, the Willows responsible for setting up the flower wall nearly burst into tears, saying sobbingly, "I wonder if Huai Xu will even come out after the fan meeting. Did we do all this for nothing?"

Seemingly carried by the wind, these words reached the ears of Song Yingshi, who was conversing with the Orioles standing across from the Willows.

Immediately, Song Yingshi turned around and started walking toward the Willows.

The Willows: !!!

The Willows were mostly young girls. They might have no trouble expressing their opinions about Song Yingshi online, but it was a different story when they were standing face-to-face with the stunning and vibrant beauty herself. Thus, they froze on the spot, unable to utter a single word.

"She saw it," Song Yingshi said to the Willows. "Don't believe me? I'll have her look at it again right now."

Willows: "..." Dammit, she's cheating! How can she smile so sweetly and speak in such a pleasant voice?! Who can bear to rebuke her?!

Subsequently, under the Willows' gaze, Song Yingshi video-called their idol and showed her the flower wall they created. Afterward, Song Yingshi even reported back to them…

…How cunning of this woman!

While feeling infinitely grateful toward Song Yingshi, the Willows frantically chanted "I'm already Huai Xu's fan, I mustn't switch sides, I mustn't switch sides," to try to calm their minds.

Meanwhile, when the Orioles on the other side saw this, they promptly started to compete for attention:

"Little Shi, what are you talking to them for? Come play with us! Look at the flower wall we made for you—it's more expensive and prettier than theirs!"

Song Yingshi immediately turned and took a few steps to the Orioles, smiling as she said, "I already saw it before coming here!"

After saying so, Song Yingshi waved her phone in the air and continued, "Huai Xu sent me a picture of it! I'm super happy! Thank you all!"

Orioles: ?!

The Orioles suddenly felt as if Huai Xu had taken credit for their effort. However, when they saw the genuinely happy smile on their idol's face, this thought vanished as soon as it appeared.

How can we be so narrow-minded as fans?! Isn't it enough that Little Shi is happy? And she even personally thanked us!

The orioles were clearly swept away by their sweet idol.

While the Willows and Orioles experienced a collective pause, the numerous CP fans nearby covered their mouths, their eyes glistening with tears from the sheer sweetness of the fan service they had just been served.

Song Yingshi and Huai Xu had to look at each other even when checking out the flower walls? They're truly flaunting their love at all times!

"I really want to peek into Little Shi's phone and see what they said," a young girl standing next to Jing Xuan said, craning her neck.

"I'll leave imagining the conversation to you," Jing Xuan said, patting the young girl on the shoulder.

"I'll prepare a draft as soon as I get back!" the young girl said, clenching her fists.

…

After the brief flower wall interlude, Song Yingshi's group finally entered the stadium. Then, about 20 minutes later, security began letting fans in.

This fan meeting didn't feature stage performances. Instead, it comprised trainees playing games, live fan message interactions, and a concluding autograph session.

As was customary for such events, "Truth or Dare" was a staple, and unfortunately for Song Yingshi, she drew the short straw in the third round.

Wan Jiao, the winner of this round, designated "Truth" for Song Yingshi.

Reaching into the box of questions prepared by the staff, Wan Jiao pulled out a slip of paper, unfolded it, and read its content aloud: "Who did you chat with most recently on WeChat?"

As soon as the question was read, before Song Yingshi could even speak, the audience below the stage immediately answered for her:

"Huai Xu—"

Song Yingshi: "..."

A staff member brought Song Yingshi's phone over. After taking a look and seeing that her last contact was indeed Huai Xu, she innocently shrugged and said, "They answered for me."

Kou Lengyu quickly chimed in, asking, "How do you all know this?"

The audience: "Because Snow-Kissed Rose is real! …Also, they were flaunting their love outside just now, so anyone could've guessed it."

"We can't just let Little Shi off the hook so easily, right? Jiaojiao, pick another question," Hu Wan said.

"Hmm…" Wan Jiao cleared her throat. "Since your phone is here, why don't you tell us the contact names you've assigned to us on WeChat? All 14 of us."

Since this was a penalty, Song Yingshi had no choice but to accept. She opened her contact list, scrolled through it, and recited, "Wan Jiao, Rong Yi, Tao Qin… Li Taoran, Lu Xuewen…"

Song Yingshi read out the first 13 names in a straightforward manner. But when it came time to read the last one, she briefly paused and glanced at Huai Xu.

Huai Xu was also looking at Song Yingshi, her eyes like rippling autumn waters and prairies on fire.

"Instructor Huai."