The Amnesiac Drama Queen Is Crashing the Live Stream - Chapter 31.1

The screen was flooded with flashy messages, each followed by a bunch of bizarre emojis.

Especially the system’s built-in flower-throwing emojis, which made Pei Luoqing’s eyes spin, they were just too dazzling.

Her WeChat had always been straightforward, and she would mute any group chats with too much activity. Pei Luoqing patiently clicked on the group members’ profiles and, as expected, spotted a familiar avatar.

She switched back to the chat, took a screenshot, and sent it to Xia Xingtang.

Pei Luoqing: [What is this? (screenshot.jpg)]

Xia Xingtang: [(Little dirt dog peeking secretly.jpg)]

[This… this is just rainbow farts, you know, compliments for you!]

Pei Luoqing: [Spend less time online looking at this kind of stuff.]

[If you’re really that bored, you should read more books.]

Xia Xingtang was utterly speechless when she received the messages. What kind of dad-like lecture was this?

After all, she had spent a long time picking it out and even splurged on a three-digit compliment group!

Not only was there no gratitude, but she even had to endure such remarks. Did Pei Luoqing think she couldn’t detect the implied criticism?

No wonder Pei Luoqing’s social circle was filled with people in their forties and fifties, completely lacking the energy of the younger generation.

Though she thought this way, Xia Xingtang decided to let it slide out of consideration for the elderly. She wouldn’t argue with such an old fossil.

Xia Xingtang: [The compliment group is just to make you happy. I hope you’re not mad at me.]

[And about last night, I wasn’t really angry with you, just a little embarrassed.]

[My lips were all numb, can’t I be a little upset?]

[And don’t you dare come over now. I just apologized, and I’m feeling a bit shy.]

[Little dirt dog facing the wall.jpg]

Pei Luoqing, who had already reached the bedroom door, paused in her steps and shook her head with a chuckle.

This was typical of the little princess, dramatic yet concerned about saving face. If she barged in now, Xia Xingtang would probably get upset again.

It hadn’t occurred to her that this group was Xia Xingtang’s way of making amends.

Actually, after their kiss last night, when Xia Xingtang suddenly turned cold and left, Pei Luoqing had a vague idea of what was going on. At first, she thought it was about the kiss, but upon reflection, she realized it was because of the things she had said.

After sending her messages, Xia Xingtang felt a bit uneasy. Even she had initially disliked such groups, what had she been thinking, adding Pei Luoqing to one?

Then again, she really didn’t know how else to apologize.

Was she supposed to say, “Hey, I’ll practice kissing with you from now on”?

That would be way too embarrassing.

To make sure Pei Luoqing didn’t ignore her warning and come upstairs, Xia Xingtang even locked the bedroom door.

After doing all that, she lay on the bed, still feeling restless.

Just as she was debating whether to renew the compliment group subscription and have them shower Pei Luoqing with more praise, her phone buzzed with several WeChat notifications.

Pei Luoqing: [Let me see, whose radiance is so dazzling it’s blinding me. Ah! It’s Tangtang!]

[Ding ding ding, whose fairy tale book was left open, letting the princess escape again?]

[Today is another day Her Highness has descended to save us mortals with her impeccable taste.]

[If rainbow farts make you happy, then please don’t be angry anymore, okay?]

Xia Xingtang: “…”

Through the screen, Xia Xingtang could vividly imagine Pei Luoqing’s expressionless copy-pasting. Among them, a celebratory emoji had been converted into plain text due to the copying.

Help!

Why is this so awkward?

Xia Xingtang finally understood how Pei Luoqing must have felt. Embarrassed, her entire face flushed red.

The most crucial part was that if she didn’t reply, Pei Luoqing would continue copying and pasting endlessly.

It was as if she had discovered a clever trick to cheer someone up, just keep copying and pasting, and the other person would surely become happy.

Effortless and effective.

The irony was that this method of comforting someone was one she herself had recommended to Pei Luoqing. She had no grounds to refute it.

Xia Xingtang buried her face in the pillow, tugging fiercely at the bedsheet, but she still couldn’t snap out of it.

What kind of terrible advice had Yu Feifei given her?

Xia Xingtang wished she could immediately sell Yu Feifei’s unflattering photos to anti-fans.

Taking a few deep breaths, she finally mustered the courage to look at Pei Luoqing’s chatbox again.

With a blank expression, she replied: [I’m not angry (smiling emoji.jpg)]

Pei Luoqing replied just as quickly: [(smiling emoji.jpg)]

So, they were just exchanging smiles in a friendly exchange, huh.

Xia Xingtang could no longer bear to look at their chat history and lingered in her room, unable to move on.

This awkward feeling persisted until lunchtime. As soon as she went downstairs, Xia Xingtang’s gaze was drawn to a dark red velvet gift box on the coffee table that hadn’t been there before.

Her peach-blossom eyes instantly lit up. After discreetly scanning the room and confirming Pei Luoqing was nowhere in sight, she quickly dashed over to the coffee table and gleefully opened the gift box.

As soon as she opened it, a watch with a bezel encrusted in diamonds caught her eye, instantly lifting her spirits.

A few days ago, while browsing this watch online, she had intentionally or unintentionally let Pei Luoqing, who happened to be passing by, catch a glimpse. She had casually mentioned it a few times, never expecting it to end up in her hands so soon.

After admiring it for a moment, she slipped the watch onto her wrist. The pavé diamonds on the dial sparkled brilliantly under the chandelier, dazzling and radiant.

It was bold and ostentatious.

The sound of slippers approached from behind. Having indulged her curiosity, Xia Xingtang snapped back to reality and hurriedly took off the watch. Just as Pei Luoqing arrived, she closed the lid of the gift box.

Then, feigning indifference, she asked, “What’s inside?”

Pei Luoqing replied casually, “I ordered it a few days ago. It just arrived this morning.”

Xia Xingtang opened the box again. Even though she had already played with it earlier, her heart still fluttered at the sight.

Pretending not to know, she asked, “Sister Pei, did you buy this for me?”

“No, I just bought it for fun.” Pei Luoqing leisurely closed the lid. Watching Xia Xingtang’s face fall, she casually tossed the box into Xia Xingtang’s arms.

“Since you like it, you can have it.”

Xia Xingtang: Would it kill her to say she bought it specifically for me?

Did she have to be so aloof?

But at least she had the item now. Considering how thoughtful Pei Luoqing had been, she decided to let it slide.

Xia Xingtang took out her phone, snapped a few photos of the watch, and put it back on her wrist, no longer nitpicking over the small details.

It was already lunchtime. In high spirits, she followed Pei Luoqing to the marble island counter, intending to lend a hand.

Although her intentions were good, her assistance seemed to cause more chaos than help.

Although Pei Luoqing also came from a good background, their ability to handle daily life was worlds apart.

Xia Xingtang had been pampered since childhood and had never done a single household chore. Of course, with her family background, she didn’t need to learn how to wash vegetables or cook, money could solve everything.

But Pei Luoqing was different.

After Pei Luoqing’s true identity and status were revealed, Xia Qingyue no longer hid anything and told her many things.

Pei Luoqing was different from Xia Qingyue. Xia Xingtang’s parents were deeply in love and, as soon as Xia Qingyue graduated from university, they immediately handed over the reins and set off to travel the world.

In contrast, Pei Luoqing went abroad for further studies after graduating from university. During that time, she had some exposure to company affairs, but it was not systematic.

Then, when Pei Luoqing turned twenty-five, her parents unexpectedly died in a car accident. Meanwhile, Pei Ziyun, the illegitimate son, had been by Pei Luoqing’s father’s side for many years and had grown his wings much earlier than Pei Luoqing.

From the tone Xia Qingyue used, it even seemed possible that Pei Luoqing’s study abroad was deliberately arranged by her father.

Faced with her father’s blatant favoritism, which was as obvious as the sun, Pei Luoqing’s time abroad under such circumstances was hardly a life of luxury. It was during those years that she learned many life skills.

But even a dragon lying low in the abyss is still a dragon.

What happened later was the marriage alliance between the Xia and Pei families. With the help of the Xia family, Pei Luoqing lived up to expectations and firmly established her footing.

It must be said that the inspiration for those power struggles among wealthy families plots in TV dramas also comes from real life.

Pei Luoqing had already made preparations in the kitchen. While Xia Xingtang was lost in thought, she had quickly prepared three dishes and a soup.

Compared to the meals they usually ordered, both the variety and quantity were somewhat lacking, but the value lay in the fact that everything was made according to Xia Xingtang’s preferences.

Xia Xingtang usually loved having Pei Luoqing cook at home, so the refrigerator was always stocked with plenty of ingredients.

However, today, after only a few bites, she started nibbling on her chopsticks, her mood clearly low as she listlessly ate a little.

Pei Luoqing observed her for a moment, noticing that Xia Xingtang was distracted, but said nothing. After they both finished eating, she tossed the bowls into the dishwasher.

Xia Xingtang hadn’t slept well the previous night and felt drowsy after the meal. Returning to her room, she threw herself onto the bed, hugging the soft sheets and rubbing against them, her mood instantly lifting.

Just as she was about to use the remote to close the electric curtains, she turned her head and saw Pei Luoqing leaning lazily against the doorway, having entered her room at some point without her noticing.

Xia Xingtang was taken aback but didn’t bother questioning why Pei Luoqing had barged in without knocking. “Is something wrong?” she asked.

Even though it was Sunday, shouldn’t Pei Luoqing be in her study?

Had the workaholic changed her ways, now having time to cook and even check in on her?

Pei Luoqing asked slowly, “Yes, I just came to confirm one thing. Are we considered reconciled now?”

Xia Xingtang’s eyes were momentarily dazzled by the reflection from the diamond watch dial. She nodded softly, “Mm.”

Pei Luoqing took a few steps toward Xia Xingtang and said meaningfully, “Then, Teacher Xia, shouldn’t you fulfill your promise and teach me?”

Teach what?

Xia Xingtang was momentarily confused.

Then, in the next second, her memory returned.

Last night, to save face, she had deliberately criticized Pei Luoqing’s kissing skills, and Pei Luoqing had suggested they practice more in the future.

The logic was crystal clear: since they were reconciled now, there was no reason to refuse.

But…

Xia Xingtang took a deep breath and spoke sincerely, “Can I say no?”

Pei Luoqing raised an eyebrow: “No, it’s because you said I was terrible, so I have no choice but to be diligent and eager to learn, never ashamed to ask for advice.”

Then why even ask? Can’t you just get on with it?

Xia Xingtang grumbled inwardly, then simply lay back and surrendered.

Truth be told, ever since that first proactive kiss, Xia Xingtang had already braced herself for this.