Chapter 103: Partner Chemistry

After consuming that black aura, Verdant Cilantro let out a satisfied burp, then quietly curled up beside Shen Qingli and fell into a deep sleep.

...

"Damn it! What exactly is swallowing the demon energy I painstakingly condensed again?"

At this moment, Rong Qiao Yi was going crazy at home. Upon waking, she tried to test her demon power, only to find it completely dissipated without a trace.

The energy she had so arduously gathered was entirely devoured by some unknown force!

She had intended to use this power to retrieve what Shen Qingli had taken from her, but in the end, not even the slightest bit remained!

"No, this won't do."

"My demon power cannot just vanish like this. Absolutely not!"

Rong Qiao Yi gritted her teeth fiercely and suddenly arrived at someone’s place... Ye Qingqing!

There had to be some of her former demon energy still within Ye Qingqing. If she could get it back, even partially, she could restore some of her strength.

Without hesitation, Rong Qiao Yi got in her car and left.

Ye Qingqing was sound asleep when she suddenly felt a suffocating pressure.

Opening her eyes, she saw Rong Qiao Yi's bloodthirsty gaze and struggled desperately. "Sister Qiao Yi, it's me, Qingqing! Why are you doing this to me?"

Just as the woman was about to attack, a burst of spiritual energy shot out from Ye Qingqing’s body, forcefully knocking Rong Qiao Yi back.

"Bang!"

Rong Qiao Yi hit the ground hard but ignored the pain and quickly fled.

That sensation was unmistakable—that was the restriction spell Xie Jinchuan had placed on Ye Qingqing, designed specifically for detection!

She feared she might have been caught in it!

"No, I can't be discovered. Otherwise, everything will be ruined."

Meanwhile, Ye Qingqing was still panting in shock when Xie Jinchuan appeared before her.

"Who just attacked you?"

The man's oppressive aura made fear flicker in Ye Qingqing’s eyes, but after some thought, she lied, "I don't know. It seemed like a demon trying to steal my spiritual energy."

Demon.

Xie Jinchuan glanced around, formed a hand seal, and a wisp of spiritual energy appeared, pointing him in a direction before vanishing.

...

"You better not be lying to me."

Leaving those words behind, he vanished in pursuit but found no trace after several attempts.

Xie Jinchuan had no choice but to give up and turned away.

Once the man was gone, Rong Qiao Yi, who had been suffocating in the mud, crawled out in a pitiful state.

"Damn it! This is all because of that little bitch Shen Qingli. Since I can't get to you directly, I'll slowly destroy everything you care about!"

She thought about how Shen Qingli's greatest attachment was just her company.

...

Early the next morning, Shen Qingli was already up.

Today was an important day for Gu Qingming’s variety show debut, and she had to accompany him throughout, especially since it was a dating reality show.

If she wasn’t careful, it could cause quite a stir.

"Sis!"

The moment she stepped outside, a loud voice called out, making Shen Qingli twitch at the corner of her mouth.

Verdant Cilantro, still sleeping in the bag, rolled her eyes at the enthusiasm.

Goodness, that eagerness could never compare to her celestial lord.

"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be on your way to the filming set at this hour?"

She frowned and quickened her pace.

After ensuring no one was following, she hurriedly pulled the person into the RV.

"I thought it’d be better to travel together with you," Gu Qingming said, looking relieved to see Shen Qingli in better spirits.

"Be more careful next time. Recently, many people have been caught up in baseless scandals. Since your dating show just started, you’d better avoid any inappropriate situations."

Shen Qingli didn’t notice the man’s gaze and browsed the latest online news on her tablet.

After confirming no scandals involved her artists, she sighed with relief.

Then she pulled out a script and handed it to Gu Qingming.

"This is a work by a renowned director about a grassroots star’s rise. Both the lead and supporting male roles are singers."

"But the lead gets more exposure. The supporting role has a good character setup—choose whichever you prefer and focus on that."

Gu Qingming’s eyes lit up as he looked at the script.

At the same time, he admired Shen Qingli’s professionalism.

She truly wouldn’t let him be idle.

"Both variety shows have ample time. If you pass the audition for this, the schedule will work out perfectly."

Noticing Gu Qingming’s gaze never left her, Shen Qingli looked at him curiously.

"Are you feeling overwhelmed by the workload?"

He lowered his eyes. "Not really, just testing out the supporting role’s scenes."

Seeing his decision, Shen Qingli said no more and continued reviewing the materials on her tablet.

The vehicle soon arrived at the filming location—a dating reality show with a twist.

Set on a deserted island, it was similar to a wilderness survival challenge.

Only the addition of female guests made it more interesting.

Upon arrival, they saw a few people gathered anxiously, talking in hushed tones.

"Cousin, what’s wrong?"

Gu Qingming approached, and Shen Qingli followed.

Just then, someone grabbed Shen Qingli’s wrist affectionately.

"Qingli, I’m in a bit of trouble. Please help me!"

Seeing her urgent expression, Shen Qingli was puzzled. "What happened?"

"One of your female guests canceled last minute. Everyone else’s schedules are tight. How about you film a few episodes first? We’ll find a suitable replacement soon, alright?"

Gu Linglong pleaded pitifully, clearly out of options.

Remembering she had once asked for help herself, Shen Qingli relented, "Fine, but find someone quickly."

After she agreed, Gu Qingming smiled slightly and winked at his cousin before turning to prepare.

As filming began, Shen Qingli and Gu Qingming ended up paired together by coincidence.

Since the shoot was live-streamed online, viewers expressed displeasure in the chat upon seeing Shen Qingli.

"What’s going on? Why is Shen Qingli everywhere?"

"Exactly! Stop stirring up rumors with our brother!"

"Please, those criticizing Shen Qingli didn’t see the troupe’s announcement. If it weren’t for someone canceling, it wouldn’t have been Shen Qingli stepping in!"