440: A gift for Qiao Qing

A gift for Qiao Qing

3As Qin Muran and Lu Yaran were speaking to each other on a video call, Qin Muran saw Xi Yaohua's number in the waiting call.

She immediately said to Lu Yaran, "Mom, I have a call waiting from Brother Hua. I will call you back."

"Okay," Lu Yaran replied.

Immediately, Qin Muran picked up Xi Yaohua's call to hear him say, "Muran, I have a good news for you."

"Good news?" Qin Muran froze for a moment. "What good news?"

"I have a new drama for you."

Qin Muran was shocked.

"A new drama?"

"Right," Xi Yaohua was in a good mood, "It's an idol drama, and you're playing the female lead."

Qin Muran's eyes widened, "Really?"

"Right," Xi Yaohua said.

"Then can you tell me more about the details of the drama?"

"I don't know much details but I heard that Gu Qiang is the male lead."

Qin Muran was immediately shocked. Gu Qiang was a young heartthrob who had not debuted for long, and was only in his early twenties. He was previously a supporting actor in a movie for young people, and because of his handsome looks and likable persona, he managed to gain many fans.

Moreover, Gu Qiang was supposedly from a rich family. Good looking, good character, good family… He was a proper male god. How could the fans not be enthusiastic about him?

Now their company was preparing to make an idol drama, and Gu Qiang was the male lead. 

If she could start some relationship rumors with Gu Qiang, popularity and attention would naturally come.

In the entertainment industry, in order to make themselves or their work hotter, stars would pull others along to create hype. The love life of stars was always a great concern for fans. As long as they hyped it, they would be popular.

Everyone understood this kind of set-up. As for things like the other party having a boy/girlfriend, that was even easier. Anyway, they would not admit anything, and fans would be left to speculate.

Xi Yaohua did not see Qin Muran's expression and did not understand what was going on in her mind. He continued, "This time, the new show is very well funded. There is a lot of thought put into it, and it's ready to be a hit." 

Xi Yaohua said, "And this show is invested in by Gu Qiang's family!"

Qin Muran's eyes widened, "What?"

Xi Yaohua replied, "Yes, this show is basically tailor-made for Gu Qiang."

Qin Muran couldn't help but nod. If this was really the case, when the time came, with all the publicity and Gu Qiang's popularity, the show would definitely be a hit!

"Okay, thank you Brother Hua."

"Don't worry, this show will definitely be a hit!"

The best screenwriter and director, an unlimited budget, all kinds of veteran actors and actresses… It was awesome to think about!

"Just do well at the recording now, and after that, you can enter the cast… When this drama starts, you will definitely be famous!" Xi Yaohua said this before he hung up the call.

After hanging up the call, Qin Muran also felt a sudden burst of pride.

"Yes! I will definitely be famous!"

With such good resources, how could she not become popular?

After this, Qin Muran called Lu Yaran again and told her about this good news. Lu Yaran was ecstatic when she heard this news. the two of them looked at each other and smiled, their previous bad mood suddenly swept away.

As Lu Yaran had said, the one who laughed until the end was the winner! Her path to stardom had just begun. She just needed to become the female lead. Once the show became a hit…

Qin Muran's mood finally got better.

*

On the other side.

The next day after she returned from the Nation M, Qin Yan finally met Qiao Qing. After what felt like an eternity, the two friends finally found themselves face to face once again. The air was filled with a mixture of excitement and nostalgia as their eyes locked and smiles stretched across their faces.

Qin Yan had kept her promise. She had informed Qiao Qing that she would meet her after returning from the journey out of town the last time they had spoken on call, and she had held onto that promise. 

As they stood there, the surroundings seemed to blur into the background, their attention solely on each other. Qiao Qing's eyes sparkled with warmth as she spoke, "Yan Yan, it's been so long! I've missed you so much."

Qin Yan's laughter rang out melodiously, her joy evident. "I've missed you too, Qing Qing. It's like we've been away for ages."

Qin Yan couldn't help but notice the distinct glow on Qiao Qing's face – a radiant happiness that seemed to emanate from within. A special kind of joy danced in Qiao Qing's eyes and played on her lips. 

With a mischievous glint in her eye, Qiao Qing asked with curiosity, "Yan Yan, you said that you were going to give me a gift when we meet. You didn't forget it, right?"

Qin Yan smiled dotingly. Seeing this mischievous smile of Qiao Qing was a rare occasion. It seemed that she was very happy with Jia Yuze and thus the inner child inside her had appeared.

Qin Yan reached into a bag she had been carrying by her side, "Oh, I haven't forgotten, you know. I promised you a gift, didn't I?"

Qiao Qing's curiosity piqued, and she watched in anticipation as Qin Yan's hand emerged from the bag, holding a beautifully wrapped box. 

"For me?" Qiao Qing's voice was a mixture of surprise and delight.

Qin Yan nodded, her smile widening. "Of course, for you. Open it!"

Gently, Qiao Qing untied the ribbon and carefully peeled away the paper, revealing a delicate looking bottle.

"What is this?" Qiao Qing did not understand what was inside the bottle. 

"It is scar removal cream. If you use it regularly, the scar on your face will gradually disappear."

Qiao Qing's eyes widened as she could not believe Qin Yan's words. Because she had tried a lot of things like this, her mind instantly rejected the cream. However, because of her immense trust in Qin Yan, her heart told her that Qin Yan would not give her just anything. 

Qiao Qing's voice was soft, "Yan Yan, is this real? Can this cream actually help with scars?"

Qin Yan's expression turned earnest as she nodded, "Yes, Qing Qing. I know it might sound unbelievable, but it really works."

Tears welled up in Qiao Qing's eyes as she looked at her friend, her heart touched by the thoughtful gesture, "Yan Yan, I... I don't know what to say. This means so much to me."

Qin Yan thought about the scar removal cream. The cream had been created after many tests and experiments. It was very effective. This was because Qin Yan had made this cream in Angel Pharmaceuticals and it had been proven effective on maximum of the test subjects. 

However, this cream had not entered the market as it was still in clinical trials. It was okay for her to use it on people around her. However, if one wanted to mass-produce it, one would still need more clinical trial data to support the production. Qin Yan still had to apply for a patent and license before she could produce it on a larger scale.

Seeing Qiao Qing's grateful expression, Qin Yan reached out, placing a reassuring hand on Qiao Qing's shoulder. "I just want to see you happy, Qing Qing. Your beauty has always shone from within, and this cream is just a small way to help you feel as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside."

Qiao Qing's lips trembled with a mixture of emotions, gratitude being the foremost. She embraced Qin Yan, a tight hug conveying the depth of her feelings, "Thank you, Yan Yan."

Just as Qiao Qing's gratitude was settling in, she couldn't help but voice a question that had been on her mind, "Yan Yan, can I ask you something?"

"Sure, go ahead."

"Yan Yan, why didn't you give me this cream earlier? If my scars had healed sooner, I wouldn't have been so nervous about meeting Jia Yuze's parents."

Qin Yan's voice was gentle yet firm. "Qiao Qing, your scars are a part of you, but they don't define you. Jia Yuze loves you for who you are, and his parents should see the amazing person you are beyond any physical imperfections."

"I wanted to see if his parents accept you the way you are and if they don't would Jia Yuze take a stand for you in front of his parents. If they didn't accept you and if Jia Yuze didn't take a stand for you, then everything would be worthless."

Qin Yan explained everything patiently to Qiao Qing. 

Qiao Qing was silent for a moment, contemplating Qin Yan's words, "You're right, Yan Yan. You thought so much for me."

Qiao Qing's eyes were filled with gratefulness towards Qin Yan.

"Of course, what the use of being a friend if I can't even ensure your happiness?"

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