After all, Jiang Qin’s current partners, despite their different backgrounds, all had one thing in common: they had all experienced hardship.

Yun Xie and Shi Lichuan were both former Bounty Hunters. It went without saying that their pasts were filled with hardship.

And while Cang Hong was a top singer, his early years had been just as difficult.

With no financial backing to rely on, he had faced constant suppression. Reports about it could still be found on the Star Network.

Lan Yuyan was a Federation Soldier who had risen to fame early in his career, only to retire even more quickly.

So, even though he was very wealthy, no one considered him unapproachable. After all, he had once started as a common warrior.

The only exception was Long Hao. He was born into the Imperial Family and had lived a lavish royal life.

Although he had participated in many campaigns, he wasn’t there as a common warrior—he went as an Admiral.

A man of his background had no need to covet Jiang Qin’s S-level Calming Power.

That was why, even now, people couldn’t imagine the Empire’s Third Prince falling for an ordinary female from the Federation.

Of course, no one thought Jiang Qin was unworthy.

They just felt their union would be fraught with conflict.

Perhaps, years from now, Long Hao would regret not marrying a decorated female from the Empire and instead giving up his status to immigrate.

And Jiang Qin, in turn, would discover Long Hao’s many flaws and grow cold toward him.

After all, it’s difficult for two people from completely different walks of life to spend a lifetime together.

The Interstellar age wasn’t without such cases.

In the end, they either divorced or ended up coexisting like business partners, each staying in their own lane.

But Long Hao had never imagined his relationship with Jiang Qin could sour. Hearing such speculation from the internet now, he felt a ball of fire ignite in his chest.

He wanted to retort, ’That’s impossible,’ but felt such a denial would sound like he was lashing out in embarrassment.

Jiang Qin noticed, walked to his side, took his hand, and answered the question for him.

"Thank you all for your concern about our relationship, but I’d like to say that the future is indeed not set in stone."

"Time will be the only true test."

With that, the reporters’ questions turned to her.

"Miss Jiang, last month you went to support the front lines and almost didn’t make it back safely. Will that leave you with any psychological trauma?"

"No. War is inherently cruel."

"Then if the Federation needs you, would you support the front lines again?"

This question made Long Hao frown.

He tightened his grip on her hand, wanting to intercept the question and answer it himself.

After all, if Jiang Qin said no, she would be attacked by countless people. But if she said yes... he felt as if his own heart might stop.

But Jiang Qin had already answered, "Yes."

Having gotten the answer they wanted, the reporter was finally satisfied.

Then, other reporters continued with their questions, most of which were about the show.

"Miss Jiang Qing, we heard this is only the first installment of the show. Will there be a second and third part? Is that correct?"

"Yes."

"Will you be returning as the female lead for the next two installments? And when is filming expected to begin?"

Jiang Qin gently stroked her already slightly showing stomach. "Filming for the next two installments will probably begin after I give birth."

...

Thanks to a fast-track approval, *My Date with a Vampire* quickly completed the process and was released in mid-July.

It aired every night from eight to ten, with two episodes broadcast and an additional two available for early access purchase.

At over four months pregnant, her baby bump still wasn’t very prominent, but Yun Xie and the others were a nervous wreck, constantly feeling she should be on bed rest.

They even flanked her whenever she went down the stairs, one in front and one behind, to prevent any accidents.

Right now, as they watched TV upstairs, they were even feeding her warmed-up fruit.

Jiang Qin was speechless. "It’s pretty hot out right now, isn’t it?"

"Yes, 40 degrees. What’s wrong? Is the indoor temperature uncomfortable?"

"No, I just mean... with this weather, is it really necessary to warm up the fruit in hot water before I eat it?"

Yun Xie said with a straight face, "An expert on the Star Network taught me. He said pregnant women shouldn’t eat cold things."

"If Qinqin doesn’t like warm fruit, how about I make it into a dessert?"

"No, it’s fine. This is good. Let’s just watch TV."

The first episode of *My Date with a Vampire* was currently playing. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

It showed the backstory of how Kuang Tianyou and Yamamoto became vampires.

Shi Lichuan and Cang Hong hadn’t been going out much lately, so everyone was gathered together.

Even Yuan Ling, who usually preferred to stay in his basement research lab, made time to come out and watch TV with Jiang Qin every evening.

He had even built several robots recently, all designed to help her take care of the baby when the time came.

Cang Hong’s eyes widened as he watched the holographic projection. He saw Long Hao, playing Kuang Tianyou, grow a set of sharp fangs.

"Hiss... so that’s a vampire? It’s not even that scary. It’s just a pair of fangs, right?"

’It’s actually kind of cool,’ he thought, but he wouldn’t say it out loud. He refused to compliment his love rival!

But Long Hao was well aware of his own good looks. "Pretty cool, huh?" he asked smugly.

No one paid him any mind. They all just silently watched the television.

The novel premise, the ancient-style plot, and the variety of bizarre ghosts and monsters captivated them, even though they were worldly and experienced males.

Of course, their eyes were mostly glued to Ma Xiaoling, the character played by Jiang Qin.

The same face, but two completely different personalities. It was fascinating.

"Sniff... Qinqin is so cool! I love her!!"

Cang Hong excitedly clutched a throw pillow. A pair of black lion ears popped out on his head, and his body began to unconsciously undergo Beastification.

Shi Lichuan, sitting next to him, quickly tried to stop him. "Get a grip! Don’t fully Beastify and wreck the house."

"AAAAHH!! I can’t! I can’t control myself! My heart is racing!!"

Yuan Ling silently took out a syringe and, while Cang Hong was distracted, quickly gave him an injection. Only then did he calm down.

Jiang Qin: ’...What a familiar scene.’

’It was just like this back when Cang Hong and I first practiced singing together in the recording studio.’

’He always had trouble suppressing his impulses around me.’

"Quiet down, you stupid lion."

"Okay." Having received the injection, Cang Hong had calmed down. He looked at Jiang Qin with a wronged expression.

Jiang Qin blinked, met his gaze for a moment, then decided to play dumb.

’After all, all her partners are here,’ she thought. ’If I comfort one, I’ll have to comfort them all.’

’It’s the middle of the night. Better to cut down on the ’exercise.’’

’As for Cang Hong... he’ll be fine. He’s used to it...’

But Cang Hong was far from the only one captivated by Jiang Qin at that moment.

Nearly everyone watching *My Date with a Vampire* was mesmerized by the sight of her performing hand seals.

The Imperial people, in particular, felt like a whole new world had been opened up to them by *Strange Tales* and *My Date with a Vampire*!

They never knew their ancestors possessed such treasures of mythological significance.