Taking the Blame

Rain as thick as fingers pelted the windows with a crackle. The wipers swung frantically, and the view kept blurring, clearing, blurring, clearing... Because of the downpour, the car moved very slowly.

Eastern Taiwan received abundant rainfall throughout the year, and heavy rain often came with fierce winds. Both of their trips to Taiwan had happened on rainy days. It was no coincidence, but a matter of season.

So the good omen his sister had mentioned was really just self-comfort.

A fifteen-minute drive took half an hour. As they neared Zhongshan Hall, Qin Ze saw rain shelters set up in the square outside. The organizers had clearly anticipated the weather change and prepared in advance.

Naturally, celebrities did not need to get rained on, nor did reporters. The small number of fans could squeeze beneath the shelters as well, but the greater number who had come to cheer for their idols were not so lucky. They could only hold umbrellas themselves or wear disposable raincoats.

Since they were uninvited spectators, the organizers had only arranged security to maintain order. There was no way they could put up a temporary rain shelter large enough for hundreds of people.

With the wind and rain raging, umbrellas could only keep their heads dry. Most people's pant legs and shoes were soaked through.

The Nanny Van could not enter the venue and stopped instead beside the outer rain shelter. They would soon take the sponsor's car into the square, then walk the red carpet.

The three assistants immediately got out, opening two large black umbrellas to welcome Qin Ze and Qin Baobao out of the car. The last assistant was responsible for carrying Qin Baobao's train.

The instant the two got out, the fans beside them erupted into screams.

Some called out Qin Ze's