After My Flash Marriage with the Movie Queen - Chapter 51

Wu Lili was a diehard fangirl—the kind who’d follow her idol wherever they went. But back when she was still buried in textbooks and exam prep, she never had the time for things like chasing stars.

Now that the exams were finally over and she’d escaped the sea of suffering, she decided it was time to reward herself. If she didn’t seize this chance to go chase her idol now, she’d be letting down the proud title of “brain-dead fangirl.”

“Come with me, Nanbei! I’ve always treated you well, haven’t I?” Wu Lili had been glued to Shi Nanbei’s side ever since exams ended. Wherever Nanbei went, she followed, nagging and pleading so much she was practically ready to kneel and hug Nanbei’s leg, insisting she join her on a flight to Ningbo—to go see Zhao Xunyin in person.

“If my usual fangirling partner hadn’t gotten sick, I wouldn’t be begging you like this!”

Being a superfan, Wu Lili naturally knew her idol’s every move. She had already bought her flight ticket days ago, planning to fly to Ningbo today to catch another glimpse of Zhao Xunyin’s stunning face.

Unfortunately, a mishap arose—her usual companion had fallen ill and couldn’t make the trip. But the flight and hotel were already booked for two, and as a broke college student, Wu Lili couldn’t afford to shoulder all that alone.

So, her gaze turned toward Zhao Xunyin’s official wife—Shi Nanbei.

“But I just saw her last week,” Shi Nanbei said helplessly, spreading her hands. “Besides, I already promised my friends I’d be gaming with them tonight.”

To Shi Nanbei, her wife wasn’t necessarily more important than her games.

Wu Lili stared at her. “Will you die if you don’t play for one day?”

“Yes,” Shi Nanbei replied seriously. “Games and fanfics are my spiritual nourishment.”

Having been Shi Nanbei’s roommate for three or four years, Wu Lili knew all too well how deep her obsession ran. If Nanbei wasn’t so addicted to gaming and utterly uninterested in romance, with that face of hers, she’d probably have been snatched up by some senior in freshman year—Zhao Xunyin would’ve never stood a chance.

That logic made sense, but Wu Lili wasn’t about to give up. “Nanbei, don’t you know what’s most important in a marriage? Mutual effort.”

Shi Nanbei blinked. “?”

The self-proclaimed relationship expert Wu Lili went on earnestly, “Look at Zhao Xunyin—so busy every day, yet she still finds time every week to fly home and see you. And you? You just lie there enjoying it all. Now that exams are over and you’re on break, shouldn’t you put in a little effort yourself?”

She had a point—but Nanbei’s focus veered in an entirely different direction.

“Lili, how do you know I just lie there and enjoy it?” Shi Nanbei bit her finger, her tone aggrieved. “What’s wrong with being the one who lies down? Why do I have to be the driver?”

Wu Lili: “……”

Wu Lili: “!”

In the end, Shi Nanbei was dragged—literally—to the airport and shoved onto the plane. She truly hadn’t wanted to go; she had a whole group of gaming buddies waiting for her that night. But Wu Lili’s determination was terrifying.

Every time Nanbei said no, Wu Lili would look at her like a jilted lover, sighing dramatically, “Nanbei, can you live with yourself? Our Zhao Xunyin is so perfect, so gorgeous, so regal—and you always make her top! You’re wasting her!

You’re not even human!”

Shi Nanbei: “……”

Excuse me? How does that make me inhuman? Can’t I be the bottom if I want?

Unable to resist her friend’s persistence, Shi Nanbei finally caved and bought a ticket, flying to Ningbo with Wu Lili. On the plane, Wu Lili proudly showed off all her recent leaked photos of Zhao Xunyin, gushing nonstop.

“Look at her—so beautiful, so divine, so dominant! Don’t you ever want to push her down and have your way with her?”

Shi Nanbei looked at the photos—and for some reason, recalled that bikini picture Zhao Xunyin had sent her a few days ago. Hmm, there were perks to dating someone older. More mature, fully developed. Stroking her chin, she realized she’d really lucked out.

Yes, Zhao Xunyin treated her very well. Despite her busy schedule, she always flew to Chengdu whenever she had a break, never once complaining. Wu Lili was right—mutual effort was the key to a good marriage.

So, Shi Nanbei thought, maybe this time she could surprise Zhao Xunyin instead.

Except, surprise or not, the shock part definitely came true.

Here’s what happened: since this was supposed to be a surprise visit, Shi Nanbei didn’t notify her wife beforehand. After landing, she and Wu Lili took a cab straight to the venue where Zhao Xunyin’s event was being held.

Wu Lili assured her again and again that she had connections and could definitely get them in. “Trust me—no matter how successful or mature a woman is, she always loves a good surprise,” she declared confidently.

Shi Nanbei listened with full attention, almost ready to take notes.

It was a solid plan—except neither of them knew that Zhao Xunyin had unexpectedly run into Shu Yu at that morning’s event, a situation that instantly blew up online. Reporters were swarming like bees, chasing her everywhere.

To control the chaos and keep rumors at bay, the organizers suddenly tightened security. The event that originally didn’t require tickets now demanded official invitations for entry.

“Didn’t you say you had connections? That we could definitely get in?” Shi Nanbei asked, standing under the scorching sun outside the venue, squinting at Wu Lili.

Wu Lili looked mortified. She hadn’t expected the sudden security upgrade either. She had contacted one of the fan leaders earlier—being a well-known Zhao Xunyin superfan, she usually had no trouble getting in. Someone was supposed to meet them at the gate and bring them inside.

But now, even the fan leaders were stuck outside.

Having dragged Shi Nanbei across the country under false pretenses, Wu Lili found herself completely embarrassed. Her gaze drifted toward a group of scalpers loitering nearby.

Scalpers were inevitable anywhere a celebrity had fame. Having chased stars for years, Wu Lili knew how to deal with them, so she approached one to ask the price.

The scalper’s grin was sharklike. “Thirty thousand per ticket.”

Wu Lili’s eyes widened. “Why don’t you just rob a bank while you’re at it?”

The scalper chuckled. “Little girl, haven’t you seen the morning news? Zhao Xunyin and her ex, Shu Yu, are appearing on stage together! At this point, forget thirty thousand yuan for an official invitation—if I said reporters were offering a hundred thousand to get in, would you believe me?”

He wasn’t exaggerating. Security at the venue was incredibly tight, and plenty of reporters hoping to catch an interview with Zhao Xunyin were still pacing anxiously outside.

Wu Lili: “…”

Standing beside her, Shi Nanbei clearly overheard the scalper. “Zhao Xunyin and Shu Yu, on stage together?”

The moment Wu Lili heard her roommate’s voice, she suddenly remembered—right, this roommate of hers just so happened to be Zhao Xunyin’s wife. For the sake of her idol’s safety (and knees), Wu Lili quickly said, “Maybe it’s just a coincidence? They probably ran into each other by chance?”

Shi Nanbei hadn’t said anything yet, but the scalper beside them looked offended. “What are you talking about, little girl? Shu Yu obviously came for Zhao Xunyin. This is the drama of the century! Do you know how much effort it took me to get an official invitation? You don’t have to buy one, but don’t ruin my business here!”

“Uncle,” Shi Nanbei asked with her usual calm politeness, “aside from an official invitation, is there any other way to get in?”

Normally, if anyone else had asked, the scalper would’ve rolled his eyes and snapped, “Figure it out yourself. I can’t help you.” But Shi Nanbei’s face was just too pleasant—delicate and well-mannered. Her tone was soft, her smile polite.

The man couldn’t bring himself to brush her off so rudely.

“What other way could there be?” he muttered. “Unless Zhao Xunyin herself comes out to bring you in.”

He said it casually, not thinking much of it—but Shi Nanbei took it quite seriously. Turning to Wu Lili, she asked,

“Do you want to go in?”

Wu Lili blinked, caught off guard. She instinctively answered, “Of course I do.”

The moment she said that, she saw Shi Nanbei pull out her phone and start making a call. She didn’t know who Shi Nanbei was calling, but the line rang for a while before someone finally picked up.

Shi Nanbei’s voice softened. “It’s Beibei.”

“Yes, I’d like to speak to her.”

“Okay.”

She waited a few moments, then continued, “Hi, are you busy right now? I’m outside the venue.”

At that, Wu Lili finally realized—Shi Nanbei was calling Zhao Xunyin.

Wu Lili: “……”

Having a wife who’s a celebrity really is something else.

(sobs in envy)

Shi Nanbei was still on the phone. “It’s true! Beibei never lies. Lili’s here too—I came with her.”

“Mm-hm, okay.”

When she hung up, Shi Nanbei grabbed Wu Lili’s hand and led her to wait by the greenery near the venue entrance.

The scalper, being the curious sort, followed them after selling his last ticket. Seeing Shi Nanbei had made a call, he assumed she must have some inside connection and asked,

“Little girl, can you really get someone from inside to come pick you up?”

“Yup,” Shi Nanbei replied cheerfully, her innocent smile lighting up her face—so pure and sweet that anyone would want to pinch her cheeks.

“Then who are you to Zhao Xunyin?”

Before she could answer, a familiar figure approached—the agent Xu Juan, whom Shi Nanbei had met once before. “Nanbei?”

“It’s me.” Shi Nanbei waved with a bright grin, her tone so soft and obedient that it made it impossible for Xu Juan to scold her, even if she’d wanted to.

Not that Xu Juan could scold her—this was, after all, Zhao Xunyin’s legally wedded wife. If Shi Nanbei went inside and Zhao Xunyin didn’t end up kneeling on a washboard afterward, it’d already be considered merciful. As her agent, Xu Juan wouldn’t dare utter a word of disapproval.

“Come on, I’ll take you both in.” Xu Juan beckoned them forward.

But the scalper, still not satisfied, called after them, “Hey, little girl, you still haven’t answered me—are you Zhao Xunyin’s relative or something?”

In his mind, only a close family member could have the star’s agent personally come out to meet them.

Just as he was thinking that, Shi Nanbei turned back with a serious face and replied,

“No, I’m her wife—Beibei.”

The scalper: “…”

Beibei, truly formidable.