Chapter 116: Plastic Surgery Is Fine, but Looking This Ugly Is Not

Qiao Xianyi was indignant. “Why? You don’t even have an invitation!”

Bai Lu smiled faintly. “Because I’m Bai Xiaolu!”

The title “Nation’s Darling” wasn’t just a flattering nickname.

In terms of public favor, she truly lived up to her father’s reputation.

She was even capable of challenging the legendary actor Lu Yingdi.

Qiao Xianyi was furious.

Both of them handed their thick down jackets to the attendants and refused to take off their masks, no matter what.

Bai Lu sighed, “Is this a yacht? It’s more like a luxury cruise ship.”

Qiao Xianyi scoffed disdainfully. “I told you she loves to show off, flaunting a company-owned cruise ship like it’s her own status symbol. If you wanted to rent this cruise ship, it wouldn’t be expensive. Chartering it for a day costs just over two million.”

Bai Lu was speechless.

Just over two million?

That’s all?

The world of the wealthy was truly incomprehensible.

Qiao Xianyi continued, “If you don’t sail out, without other expenses, it can be even cheaper. If you want, I’ll rent a cruise ship for your birthday.”

Bai Lu grabbed Qiao’s arm tightly. “Qiao Qiao, I’m sticking with you from now on!”

Qiao Xianyi muttered, “Bai Lu, you’re the Nation’s Darling, don’t be so gullible.”

Bai Lu nodded earnestly. “Then why don’t you just buy the cruise ship for me?”

Qiao Xianyi snapped, “Get lost!”

Dressed plainly and masked, the two attracted no attention whatsoever.

Bai Lu and Qiao Xianyi weaved through the guests, embarking on a long quest to find Di Jiale.

They searched from the first deck to the second, then to the third, but still no sign of Di Jiale.

Calling him yielded no answer.

Suddenly, Bai Lu’s shoulder was tapped.

A handsome man with black earrings arrogantly commanded, “Go get me a glass of water.”

Qiao Xianyi glared. “Who do you think you’re bossing around? If you don’t need your eyes, you could donate them to someone in need. Open your dog eyes wide and see what this is—”

“Alright, don’t get so mad.” Bai Lu pulled him behind her, looked up, and smiled apologetically at the man, forgetting she still wore a mask.

“Sorry, my friend’s a bit blunt. I’m not a servant, but if you want water—”

“Six, why are you here alone?”

The speaker rudely pushed Bai Xianyi and Bai Lu aside.

Leaning close to the man with the earrings, he whispered, “You said you were bored, so the guys found you some fun. Look.”

Bai Lu and Qiao Xianyi followed the man’s finger and peered through the window to the second floor deck.

In the freezing cold of minus ten degrees, six or seven girls stood on the deck, dressed as scantily as possible.

All wore short skirts and thigh-high boots.

Bai Lu withdrew her gaze and grabbed Qiao Xianyi’s wrist, pulling her away.

“Six, don’t be impatient. I know you don’t like those plastic-faced internet celebrities, so we specially found you some—”

“Where the hell has Jiale gone? He’s not answering his phone!”

Qiao Xianyi spat venomously. “That blind mutt had the nerve to treat you like a servant! If he treats you like that, doesn’t that mean he treats me like one too?”

Bai Lu was speechless.

So, you weren’t mad for my sake at all.

You were just angry because you yourself were mistaken for a servant.

Their fake sisterhood was confirmed.

Qiao Xianyi clenched her fists. “If you hadn’t stopped me, I would’ve punched him.”

Bai Lu warned, “Don’t. Whatever the reason, if you start a fight we’ll both end up trending on social media. I can’t afford to lose face… Ah! I see Jiale!”

Di Jiale was surrounded by a group of young girls, looking utterly disheartened.

Qiao Xianyi’s attention immediately shifted. “Despite everything, I really want to laugh.”

Bai Lu said, “Be a decent person. Jiale has always looked out for you on variety shows. You ungrateful wretch, go save him.”

Qiao Xianyi retorted, “Why don’t you go?”

Bai Lu replied righteously, “Because I’m more popular than you. Is that enough?”

Qiao Xianyi’s nose twisted in anger.

But the truth was undeniable.

Reluctantly, Qiao Xianyi removed her mask, called out, “Jiale,” and walked over.

“Qiao Qiao!” Di Jiale’s face lit up as if a lost child had found their mother, overwhelmed with emotion.

“My friend’s here. Sorry, I have to go.” Taking the opportunity, Di Jiale slipped out from the circle of girls.

Bai Lu found an empty table and sat down, waving at them. “Jiale, Qiao Qiao, over here.”

After Di Jiale left, the girls started whispering among themselves.

“Who’s Qiao Qiao?”

“Qiao Xianyi, that perpetually unnoticed actress.”

“The big star who shoots variety shows with Jiale.”

“So annoying. Jiale calls her so affectionately, it’s so fake!”

“Stay away from my Jiale, you stinky bitch!”

“Shh! Qiao Xianyi is the heiress of Yingqiao Real Estate!”

Qiao Xianyi clenched her fists again but was pulled back by Bai Lu.

“Calm down. You’re firing off like fireworks all night. Why such a temper? How come there are still people who don’t know you, Miss Qiao?”

Qiao Xianyi glanced coldly. “They don’t know me because they’re not in our circle.”

Di Jiale explained to them, “Internet celebrities, I don’t know how they even got in here.”

The three chatted, but from the other side, the internet celebrities’ voices drifted over again.

“Damn, who’s that masked girl? Why is she so close to my Jiale?”

“Won’t take off the mask—must be ugly.”

“How shameless! Trying to seduce Jiale!”

Bai Lu held on to Qiao Xianyi with all her might. “Calm down, please.”

Qiao Xianyi snapped, “They called you ugly, and you can tolerate that?”

Bai Lu shrugged, “What’s so hard to tolerate? If I were really ugly, that would be an insult. But I’m not—Oh shit, Jiale, what are you doing? Qiao Xianyi, come back!”

Di Jiale strode over. “Your mouths are too foul. You need a serious wash.”

Before he finished, he poured the juice in his hand over the head of a girl in a mini skirt.

Qiao Xianyi wouldn’t be outdone.

She grabbed a full cup of juice and flung it right back, sharing the ‘blessing’ evenly.

Bai Lu’s scalp tingled.

Now she understood why En Ge and Huan Ge felt so exhausted.

Being the guardian of problem children was truly draining.

A few seconds later, the group of internet celebrities finally reacted.

“Ahhhhh!”

Their screams instantly drew the attention of the guests.

Everyone looked over curiously.

Qiao Xianyi crossed her arms and sneered, “You plastic-faced girls have the nerve to call Bai Lu ugly? You really should take a good look in the mirror and raise your standards. It’s fine to get plastic surgery, but if you end up looking that bad, that’s on you.”

“Bai Lu?”

“Is that Bai Lu?”

“The Nation’s Darling Bai Lu?”

Whispers spread through the crowd.

Eyes scanned the surroundings, searching for her.

Bai Lu quietly pulled her hoodie over her head and shrank into a corner.