"I'm downstairs in your dorm. If it's okay, could you come down?"
"Sure, okay."
After coming downstairs, Ji Siyue saw the person standing not far away. She quickened her pace and ran over, only to find his expression a bit solemn.
For some reason, Ji Siyue suddenly hesitated.
The way he looked made her a bit scared.
"Senior, what's up?"
"Did you dye your hair?"
Ji Siyue touched her hair and gave an embarrassed smile. "Yes... because I'm going to cosplay my own game character. I've seen the wigs, and they look too fake, so I used my real hair instead."
Qin Chengyao suddenly reached out his hand and gently stroked Ji Siyue's head twice.
It was a long while before he said, "You look beautiful, but don't do this again. It's not good for your health."
"Okay... got it. Senior, did you call me down for something?"
"I'll drive you to the carnival."
"Ah! No need, senior. Don't trouble yourself..."
Before she could finish her words, Qin Chengyao interrupted her. "It's no trouble. I'm going to the carnival too. It's on my way."
"Okay then. I need to go back to the dorm to get something. I came down in such a hurry to see you just now that I didn't bring it."
I don't know if it was just Ji Siyue's illusion, but she always felt that Qin Chengyao seemed to be in a slightly better mood after hearing what she said.
"Okay, I'll wait for you here."
"Okay."
Ji Siyue was very quick. It only took her about ten minutes to pack the things she needed for the day and come back down.
After she came down, Qin Chengyao naturally took the things from her hands. "Let's go."
"Okay."
What they didn't know was that their interaction had already been secretly photographed by someone on their phone.
When they reached the school parking lot, Ji Siyue suddenly found that the car they were going to take was a Ferrari!
She was stunned—was her senior actually a hidden tycoon? How come she had never noticed before?
Qin Chengyao opened the passenger - side door for Ji Siyue and asked, "What's wrong?"
Ji Siyue quickly shook her head. "It's okay."
...
The carnival was held at the city - center stadium. Within a five - mile radius, the traffic was gridlocked. Ji Siyue was a bit anxious.
"I hope we won't be late!"
"Don't worry. We won't be late. The organizers will delay the start time of the event today."
"Why? How do you know?" Ji Siyue couldn't help but look at him and ask.
Hearing this, Qin Chengyao turned to look at her with an amused expression. "Because of the traffic jam."
Ji Siyue: "I hope so."
She hoped that just as Qin Chengyao said, the organizers would notice the serious traffic jam outside and appropriately delay the start time.
Otherwise, being late for her first carnival would be bad for her reputation. Then she might not be able to participate in the next event!
Seeing Ji Siyue fidgeting beside him, Qin Chengyao was speechless. He had said what he needed to say anyway. What could he do if this girl didn't believe him?
Finally, after being stuck in traffic for over half an hour, the cars slowly started to move forward. When they reached the stadium's parking lot, they drove around for a while before finding a parking space.
Ji Siyue got out of the car with her things, and Qin Chengyao reached out and handed her something.
It was a black mask, seemingly brand - new.
"You should put this on. You've already posted on Weibo. As soon as they see you, they'll know it's you. The organizers want you to keep some suspense and at least not show your face."
"Okay." After Ji Siyue put on the mask, she pointed at the big hoodie in Qin Chengyao's hand. "Senior, can I borrow this? I'll cover myself up more thoroughly."
"Sure."
Qin Chengyao walked in front of Ji Siyue and helped her put on the hoodie himself. Then he walked side by side with her into the stadium.
Qin Chengyao was right. The opening time was delayed.
Since it wasn't time to enter yet, the players were waiting outside. Many cosplayers were taking pictures. The scene was dozens of times more spectacular than a comic convention.
Someone with sharp eyes noticed Ji Siyue walking over. A light bulb went off in their head, and they remembered that this person seemed to be "Jiyueji" on Weibo. After shouting, Ji Siyue became the center of attention.
Ji Siyue panicked and instinctively leaned closer to Qin Chengyao. Qin Chengyao naturally put his arm around Ji Siyue's shoulder and walked towards a less crowded area.
The security guards noticed the situation and quickly sent over a dozen people. With great difficulty, they escorted Ji Siyue and Qin Chengyao into the venue, allowing them to enter early.
After entering, Ji Siyue, wearing a hat and a mask, just waved to the people outside the glass. Immediately, the cheers were like a shower of rain.
As they walked further in, Ji Siyue smiled.
Qin Chengyao asked her, "What are you smiling about?"
"I just feel like they all seem to know me. When I'm live - streaming, I usually see hundreds of thousands of online viewers, but it doesn't really touch me much. But when these hundreds of people outside are cheering for me, it gives me a sense of shock that even a million viewers can't bring... Senior, I'm so happy. They all know me."
"You'll come back in the future."
"Huh?" Ji Siyue was a bit confused.
"Since you're so popular, the organizers will definitely notice. Work hard today and gain more popularity. You'll be on the list for the next carnival."
Hearing Qin Chengyao's tone, which was like coaxing a child, Ji Siyue couldn't help but let out a laugh. "Pfft! Okay. I'll work hard and live up to your expectations, senior."
Later, Ji Siyue was taken to the lounge by the official staff.
In the lounge, she met many other streamers and professional players she had known during her live - streaming. It was the first time she had seen them in person. It was impossible for Ji Siyue not to be excited. Her head was in a daze, and she could only vaguely hear that someone was complimenting her on being beautiful.
Finally, after waiting for more than two hours, it was time for the special guests of the carnival to take the stage.
There were more than thirty special guests at the carnival, including professional players and streamers. Ji Siyue was among the middle - batch to appear, which was just average.
The person who appeared on stage with her happened to be the new streamer from her guild. In just three months, this streamer had amassed more than three million fans and was now the top streamer in the guild.
Ji Siyue was a game - related streamer. It took her a long time to gain fans, but most of them were die - hard fans. The new streamer, Yanyan, was a singing and dancing streamer. She was good - looking, so it wasn't a surprise that she had achieved such success. However, Ji Siyue still felt a slight sense of crisis in her heart.