The Movie Queen And Her Rival Just Went Public! - Chapter 53

Chapter 53

The Bicycle Challenge After arming themselves with mosquito repellent, the two stroll along the lakeside path. Su Cancan, energized by nature, spots a bicycle rental station. In her excitement, she completely forgets a crucial detail: despite her age, she has always been chauffeured and has never learned how to ride a bike.

Shen Luoyan, whose memory of cycling dates back to primary school, is equally hesitant but agrees to rent one to avoid disappointing Cancan. When they reach the counter, Cancan sheepishly raises a “cat paw” and confesses her lack of skill.

The enthusiastic staff member, recognizing the two superstars, suggests a tandem bicycle. Shen Luoyan hops on the front with long-legged grace, looking incredibly cool—though she realizes with a touch of chagrin that Cancan and the staff are too busy exchanging autographs to notice her “high-light moment.”

A Shaky Start As they set off, Shen Luoyan struggles with the balance of a two-person bike. The start is wobbly, and for a moment, they nearly veer into the grass. Terrified, Su Cancan reflexively wraps her arms tightly around Shen’s waist.

“If you can’t ride it, don’t force it!” Cancan yells, but Shen Luoyan finds her rhythm.

As they glide through the green woods, the wind lifting Cancan’s hair, the intimacy of the physical contact begins to ferment. Cancan eventually lets go of the waist-hug, but the warmth remains.

The “Destiny” Gaze They stop by the lake so Cancan can take photos. While she sends a video to her parents, she looks back at Shen Luoyan, who is leaning against the bicycle studying a map. Even without a luxury car, Shen’s famous poise and elegant posture make her look like a painting.

When their eyes meet across the distance, Cancan feels her mental defenses crumble. Even in front of crowds of ten thousand, she never flinches, yet Shen Luoyan’s “liquid, affectionate eyes” throw her entire mind into chaos. Panicked, she looks away and accidentally sends a jumble of typos to her father.

The Group “Date” After a peaceful lunch handled entirely by Shen Luoyan (who provides “one-stop service” without Cancan having to say a word), they bump into Youyou and Zhouzhou. The afternoon turns into a double-date bicycle lesson. Despite Shen Luoyan’s infinite patience, Cancan remains the “cat with the worst balance,” failing to learn how to ride.

The Return to Reality As the cameras are packed away and the recording ends, the atmosphere between the two cools back into professional territory. Shen Luoyan drives Cancan back to her new residence.

In the car, Cancan notices Shen is driving significantly faster than usual, overtaking cars on the provincial highway.

Cancan: “Are you driving so fast because you want to drop me off and get rid of me quickly?”

Shen Luoyan purses her lips and immediately slows down. In the darkness of the car, beneath the moonlight, her voice is barely a whisper.

Shen Luoyan: “No.”