The Movie Queen's Beloved Crybaby Alpha - Chapter 74

The next day, they planned to climb a local mountain as the final destination of their trip.

The group had already packed their belongings and arrived at the foot of the mountain by car. Gazing at the seemingly endless stone steps winding upward, they rolled up their sleeves, eager to begin.

Once the climb was announced, they started their ascent.

At first, they chatted casually with their live-stream audience while holding their phones, making their way up step by step.

But halfway through, exhaustion set in, and they could no longer spare the energy for their viewers—their sole focus became reaching the summit.

Ye Qinglan leaned on her trekking pole with one hand while holding Ning Yunshu’s hand with the other. Ning Yunshu, in turn, carried the live-streaming equipment in one hand and supported Ye Qinglan with the other as they climbed.

Ye Qinglan was already panting heavily, yet Ning Yunshu, despite the steep climb, looked completely unfazed.

Ye Qinglan couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t you tired?”

Ning Yunshu replied, “Not at all. Are you tired, sister? Should we find a spot to rest?”

Ye Qinglan glanced back—their pace was relatively fast, with the other three teams trailing slightly behind. She looked ahead at the mountain path and said, “Let’s keep going a bit further and see if there’s a proper resting spot. Stopping on the path might block others.”

After all, aside from their group, many other tourists were climbing the mountain. Some even recognized them and called out greetings, hoping for photos or autographs, but the crew quickly intervened.

If they were to get held up here, it would undoubtedly inconvenience those behind them.

To reassure the fans, the production team promised that photos and autographs would be allowed at the summit. As a result, some eager tourists climbed even faster than them, hoping to secure a good spot at the top.

They continued upward until they spotted a small pavilion and decided to take a break.

As soon as they sat down, Ning Yunshu pulled out a water bottle from her bag and handed it to Ye Qinglan. Though exhausted, Ye Qinglan only took a few small sips—there were no restrooms midway up the mountain, after all—before sitting back to recover.

Du Wenjun and Xu Zhaoyang, who had been climbing behind them, noticed the two resting and decided to join them.

“It’s been too long since I last climbed a mountain. This is practically torturing an old woman like me,” Du Wenjun joked.

“Right? Back on the snowy mountain, we barely went up at all—nothing like this endless staircase. One step after another, and suddenly, no one’s talking anymore,” Ye Qinglan sighed.

“We’ll definitely need a good massage tonight, or we’ll be sore all over tomorrow,” Du Wenjun said with a laugh.

“Absolutely,” Ye Qinglan agreed.

While the two chatted happily, their partners could only hold up the cameras, resigned to their roles.

Once sufficiently rested, Ye Qinglan decided to press onward. Du Wenjun opted to stay a little longer, so the two pairs parted ways.

With Ning Yunshu supporting her, Ye Qinglan continued the climb.

Their pace was slow—almost sluggish—but after another stretch, they reached a rest area where they ate, drank, and took care of necessities before resuming their ascent.

The afternoon sun grew harsher, but under its relentless heat, they finally reached the summit just before dusk.

Before Ye Qinglan could even catch her breath, she was startled by a sudden round of deafening applause. Looking up, she saw—good heavens—a crowd of fans waiting for them to arrive.

Ye Qinglan quickly adjusted her expression, smiling as she responded to the cameras while making her way to the show’s rest area.

Only when shielded by the human wall did she finally exhale in relief, no longer seeing the fans outside.

“Scared me to death,” Ye Qinglan muttered under her breath.

“Ahem.” Ning Yunshu beside her suddenly coughed lightly, then whispered, “Sis, the livestream is still on.”

Ye Qinglan’s face instantly paled.

Oh no—she’d completely forgotten about that!

Meanwhile, the barrage of comments erupted with laughter.

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“I’m dying! Lanbao was exhausted but had to force a smile when she saw the crowd, only to realize the livestream was still running after finally relaxing. How tragic is that?”

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“Ugh, I’m a local and could’ve met Lanbao, but stupid overtime ruined it! I’m gonna rage at my boss!!!”

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“Calm down, person above!”

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“Don’t even talk about it—I’m local but on a business trip today. I’m fuming!!!”

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“You guys are so unlucky. I was there, and Lanbao even waved at me. insert doge meme”

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“Someone kick this person out!”

The livestream was buzzing with excitement. Ye Qinglan considered trying to salvage the situation but then thought better of it.

Whatever—it wasn’t a big deal. She was exhausted and just wanted to rest.

Completely abandoning her public persona, Ye Qinglan flopped onto the table. Watching this, Ning Yunshu couldn’t help but chuckle. She set down the livestream equipment and picked up a small fan to cool Ye Qinglan down.

At that moment, Ye Qinglan resembled a big, lazy cat basking in the breeze, sprawled comfortably—utterly content.

The sight made Ning Yunshu’s lips curl unconsciously.

Soon, another deafening round of cheers erupted. Ye Qinglan turned her head slightly from the table and saw Du Wenjun and Xu Zhaoyang rushing in like refugees.

“Good grief, why are there so many people? Scared me half to death,” Du Wenjun said, patting her chest in lingering fright.

Feeling mischievous, Ye Qinglan teased, “Teacher Du, the livestream isn’t over yet.”

Sure enough, Du Wenjun’s face froze—just like Ye Qinglan, she’d assumed the broadcast ended once they reached the summit.

She forced an awkward laugh. “This generation of netizens sure has stamina. Must be tough for them.”

Ye Qinglan burst out laughing.

Du Wenjun shot her a discreet glare before turning to Xu Zhaoyang behind her, her eyes faintly accusatory—as if asking why she hadn’t been warned.

Xu Zhaoyang mentally protested—she hadn’t expected Du Wenjun to be oblivious either.

Naturally, the other two groups that arrived later went through the same ordeal. Of course, someone like Jiang Can, who frequently held concerts, was used to it. Only Wei Youning and Xu Youyou, carefree as ever, remained clueless until Jiang Can pointed it out.

Their dramatic groans only fueled the livestream’s laughter.

After resting, the crew asked them to step out for closing remarks and some fan interaction before taking the cable car down.

Regaining their energy, the group faced the roaring crowd with composure this time.

Taking their seats, the host sat across from them with a smile and began, “Welcome everyone to the graduation moment of our show ‘Artists and Life.’ Throughout this journey, we’ve witnessed the personal sides of all our esteemed guests and experienced diverse local cultures. Now that our trip is concluding, I’m sure each of you has something to share. Why not take this opportunity to speak your mind? Who would like to go first among our distinguished guests?”

Naturally, they pushed forward Du Wenjun, the most senior among them.

With a gentle smile, Du Wenjun said, “To be honest, joining this program was purely coincidental—a small commemoration of my years of marriage with Teacher Xu. I’m truly grateful for this journey that allowed me to announce to all my caring and supportive friends that I now have such an exceptional partner. She’s loved me steadfastly all these years, never abandoning me even during my lowest points, always encouraging me to push forward.”

“So, I also want to extend my wishes to all those going through tough times: please look around you. There must be someone who loves you, someone who will stand by you through peaks and valleys. Don’t shut yourself away. Life’s path is long and colorful—rest when you’re tired, then move forward when you’re ready. You all deserve the best.”

Du Wenjun’s heartfelt words moved the audience deeply, and applause filled the room without pause.

“May Teacher Du and Teacher Xu have a long and happy life together!”

“May Teacher Du and Teacher Xu have a long and happy life together!”

Someone started the chant, and soon congratulations echoed throughout the venue.

At this moment, tears welled up in Du Wenjun’s eyes. With a slightly choked voice, she said, “Thank you, thank you all.”

After speaking, she quickly passed the microphone to Ye Qinglan and accepted a tissue from Xu Zhaoyang to dab her eyes.

Seeing the microphone now in Ye Qinglan’s hands, the host smoothly asked, “Qinglan, what are your thoughts?”

Ye Qinglan held the microphone, glanced at Ning Yunshu, and then said with a smile, “Actually, before this year, Yunshu and I were separated for seven years. Seven years—due to various reasons, we couldn’t contact each other.”

“I had doubts, I was afraid, but she came back. She’s still my Yunshu, the one who used to follow me around calling me ‘sister,’ the one who always put me first. I’m so grateful for this opportunity to travel so many places with her, as if making up for those seven lost years.”

“Thank you to the production team, and of course, thank you to my Yunshu for accompanying me and indulging all my unreasonable whims. Lastly, thank you to all our fellow guests—without you, this journey wouldn’t have been so vibrant.”

Her words left everyone speculating about her relationship with Ning Yunshu while skillfully expressing gratitude to all, a speech that would surely both unsettle and reassure Ke Ying.

“Oh? Who would have thought Qinglan and Little Ning had such a history! So, Little Ning, what would you like to say?” Noticing the crowd’s curiosity about this pair—some even teasing them about when they’d get together—the sharp-witted host immediately followed up on the topic.

Ning Yunshu took the microphone from Ye Qinglan and chuckled softly.

“To be honest, the main reason we didn’t contact each other for seven years was probably me. So rather than my sister thanking me, I should be the one thanking her—thank you for being willing to accept me after seven years of hardship. But of course, now isn’t the time for sad topics. Since there are so many people here…”

She deliberately paused, instantly piquing everyone’s curiosity. They wondered if she was about to confess her feelings at this crucial moment—if so, they’d hit the jackpot!

Ning Yunshu smiled slyly.

“Then I’d like to ask everyone to support my sister and the cast’s new movie, ‘Operation Ten Days’!”

The crowd: “…”

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