MQSP - Chapter 34
Chapter 34
"Alright, why are you still blushing nonstop? You're not really going to change color, are you?" Lin Yuqing asked with an exasperated laugh.
"Of course not…" Baiye whined coquettishly.
Lin Yuqing told her to get up, but the little one lingered in her arms, refusing to move! This time, you're the one who wanted to hold me.
"Auntie Lin, can you run lines with me?"
"Hm?"
"How are you planning to act in tomorrow's scene? Let's rehearse it beforehand so I can be mentally prepared. Maybe I won't be so flustered then."
Lin Yuqing considered it for a moment. It was a good idea.
"Alright. The part we couldn't get through today?" The moment acting was mentioned, Lin Yuqing's interest was piqued. Having someone at home to indulge her acting bug with her was just wonderful.
"Mhm, okay. So how are you planning to act it?"
Lin Yuqing thought for a moment. "Let's run through it like before and see how it goes."
"Okay!" Baiye got up excitedly, walked to the door with her back to Lin Yuqing, took a deep breath, and adjusted her mindset.
Lin Yuqing also sat down in the chair, closing her eyes to find the right feeling.
"Auntie Lin, I'm ready."
"Mhm." Lin Yuqing glanced at her. The little one got into character quite quickly. But she missed the flash of cunning in Baiye's beautiful big eyes.
"Then I'm starting~"
"Mhm." Lin Yuqing sat with her back to the door, her eyes slightly closed.
"A-Niang~" the little one called out playfully. Lin Yuqing almost broke character. It wasn't stiff or shy like during the day at all; instead, it had a hint of coquettishness.
"Mhm." Lin Yuqing lowered her voice to cover it up slightly and quickly got back into character.
"Why are you back again?"
"Mmm…" Baiye pursed her lips, walked softly up behind Auntie Lin, and took a deep breath to steel her nerves. Then, hardening her resolve and closing her eyes, she wrapped her arms around Auntie Lin's neck from behind. "I missed you~"
Lin Yuqing's body stiffened, and she broke character decisively. She tilted her head to glance at the little one. This is an option? Why aren't you blushing now?
"Hehe~" Baiye giggled. It was hard to tell if she was acting or if it was genuine.
Lin Yuqing pursed her lips. "Again."
"Okay!" Baiye nodded. Good. By taking the initiative, I won't be so shy. Just like this, keep going!
Starting again, Baiye cleared her throat, determined to seize the initiative.
"A-Niaaang~~~" This time, it was pure coquettish whining. Lin Yuqing had no resistance to the little one's charm offensive. She slapped her own forehead in frustration. This little brat!
"Speak properly!" she said, scowling to intimidate Baiye.
"Mmm… but An Xi's character is supposed to be shameless."
"…Again." Lin Yuqing sat up straight. She refused to believe there was a scene she couldn't handle.
"Ahem, starting?" Seeing Auntie Lin force a stern expression as if getting into character, Baiye blinked playfully.
"A-Niang~"
"Mhm, why are you back again?" Lin Yuqing stood up as she spoke, trying to prevent Baiye from acting out the part where she hugged her from behind. However, Baiye was already walking toward her. As Lin Yuqing stood and turned, Baiye bumped right into her arms.
"Oops," Baiye let out a small cry, then looked up and giggled at Auntie Lin. "A-Niang, you must have missed me."
"…!" Lin Yuqing really wanted to press this annoying little rascal onto her lap and teach her a good lesson. That cheeky, smiling face was just asking for a spanking! But if she hit her over something like this, she might become afraid to improvise freely in her acting in the future. Fine, I'll endure it!
"Again."
This time, Lin Yuqing didn't sit. She stood up, holding a book and pretending it was a map, with her back to Baiye.
"A-Niang~"
"Mhm, why are you back again?" Lin Yuqing tilted her head slightly, then continued to flip through the book in her hands.
Baiye's little brain worked quickly. She walked up behind Lin Yuqing. "Because I missed you~"
Lin Yuqing let out a soft laugh, not turning around yet.
"A-Niang, are you tired? Let me massage your waist." There was no helping it; the standing Auntie Lin was a bit tall, making it inconvenient to massage her shoulders as the script said. Massaging her waist, however, was very convenient~~ Staring at Auntie Lin's wasp waist, the little one's eyes were practically glowing green~
Feeling the little one's two restless little paws making mischief on her waist, Lin Yuqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She put the book on the table, turned around, wrapped her left arm around Baiye's back from the right side to tuck her under her arm, raised her right hand, and gave the little one's bottom a light but firm pat. The whole sequence was executed in one smooth motion, and Baiye didn't even have time to react.
"If you dare act like this tomorrow, I'll spank you in front of the entire crew," she warned fiercely, releasing the little one.
Baiye pouted, feeling terribly wronged. This 'mischievous or die' character is so hard to maintain!
"Properly this time. One more take, and no more tricks," Lin Yuqing warned sternly.
"Mhm, mhm, mhm." Baiye nodded her head quickly, like a chick pecking at rice.
"Also, I'm the one who takes the initiative here. You just act like you did during the day. No more improvising." Having failed to react to the little one's acting several times, Lin Yuqing was feeling a bit embarrassed. It's all this kid's fault for being so unpredictable!
"Okay~!"
Starting again, Baiye reined in her playfulness. She genuinely wanted to learn properly from Auntie Lin.
Lin Yuqing followed the previous setup, sitting in the chair with her back to the door.
"A-Niang." This time, Baiye's voice was normal.
Lin Yuqing was very satisfied.
"Mhm."
"Why are you back again?"
Baiye smiled and walked closer. "I missed you." As she spoke, she raised her hands to knead Lin Yuqing's shoulders.
Lin Yuqing chuckled softly, reached behind her, and pulled the little one into her arms. The little one naturally ended up sitting on her lap.
Baiye was mentally prepared, so she wasn't too flustered. She looked up to meet Lin Yuqing's gaze. Seeing the doting smile on Auntie Lin's face, Baiye couldn't help but be mesmerized.
Auntie Lin is smiling at me…
Just like that time, when she was shrouded in darkness, unable to see any light or hope, she had arrived, stepping on light, and illuminated a world for her.
Countless times, in dreams in the middle of the night, she would see her younger self lost in the darkness, frantically bumping into things but unable to find a way out. Then, a woman would walk before her, her figure moving forward with exceptionally steady steps. Her younger self would follow closely behind her. Wherever she walked, the darkness would dissipate, and light would seep in.
But no matter how hard she tried to catch up, the woman always maintained a certain distance. She could never reach her, and the woman never once looked back at her. All she could do was gaze up at her from afar.
But now, the person from her dreams had turned around, was looking at her, was smiling at her. How could she not be moved…
"Xiao Ye?" Lin Yuqing was a bit baffled. The kid's reaction was completely different from during the day. What's with her big eyes turning red? She's not blushing anymore, so she's switched to red eyes instead?
Baiye took a deep breath, a smile unconsciously blooming on her lips. She wrapped her arms around Lin Yuqing's neck, straightened up slightly, leaned forward, and pressed a light peck against Lin Yuqing's cheek.
Her soft, warm lips lingered on Lin Yuqing's cheek, reluctant to leave. I finally dreamed that you turned back to look at me, so just let me kiss you to my heart's content!
Lin Yuqing's body stiffened, her mind struggling to process what was happening. She could feel the little one's warm, moist breath by her cheek. A string in her heart loosened. She swallowed unconsciously, and the arm around Baiye's waist instinctively tightened, holding her firmly in her embrace.
"What are you two doing??" a sudden, startled cry came from the doorway.
The two dazed individuals snapped back to their senses at the same time. Lin Yuqing tilted her head and released her hold on Baiye.
Baiye blinked, still unable to believe what she had just done. In her agitation, she almost fell off Lin Yuqing's lap. She scrambled to her feet, backing into the desk behind her, and awkwardly smoothed her hair, her other hand nervously picking at the edge of the desk.
I kissed Auntie Lin I kissed Auntie Lin I kissed Auntie Lin!??
And so brazenly… I kissed Auntie Lin!!!
Oh god, oh god, oh god, it's over, it's over, it's over. Will she be angry? She's going to be angry, isn't she…
Baiye was in such a panic that her heart was pounding, her scalp was tingling, and her hands and feet turned cold. All she could hear was the sound of her own heartbeat. Xia Xiaozi called her name several times, but she didn't hear a thing.
Finally, Xia Xiaozi tugged her ear, snapping the little one back to her senses.
"Lost your soul?"
"A-Auntie…" Baiye swallowed with difficulty, not daring to turn her head to look at Lin Yuqing. Auntie Lin will be angry, right? She'll think I'm weird, right…
"What's wrong with you? Weren't you just rehearsing? Why do you look like you were caught doing something shady?" Xia Xiaozi chuckled, teasing her.
"…Huh?" Baiye froze. But I was doing something shady!
She turned to look at Lin Yuqing with a bewildered expression. The latter didn't seem to be acting strangely, and it looked like she wasn't angry either!
Xia Xiaozi crossed her arms and looked at Baiye. Her intuition told her something was still off. The position she'd seen them in just now was just too ambiguous. Although she hadn't gotten a clear look, it really seemed like Baiye was kissing Lin Yuqing!
But Lin Yuqing's explanation was that she was just rehearsing with Baiye, trying to find a way to help her overcome her habit of blushing. The little one had gotten shy and buried her face in her neck, that was all.
Although Xia Xiaozi was skeptical, Lin Yuqing wasn't someone who lied. After thinking it over, she decided to tentatively believe Lin Yuqing's explanation.
However, seeing Baiye's current state, she felt a little uneasy again.
"You two were way too focused. I washed some fruit and called for you from downstairs, but no one answered. I knocked for ages, and still no response. Do I have that little presence?" Xia Xiaozi put her hands on her hips, trying to make her presence known.
Baiye rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly. Could she say that she really had been focused… so focused she didn't even realize she was actually… As she thought this, she shot a guilty glance at Lin Yuqing.
"It's getting late. Go back and get some rest," Lin Yuqing said, perfectly calm.
"Okay, good night, Auntie Lin! Good night, Auntie!" Baiye practically fled in disarray.
"Hey, I washed some grapes. Don't you want any?"
"Not eating!"
Back in her room, Baiye immediately buried herself under the covers. Oh god, why couldn't I control myself? Now that this has happened, will it be awkward when we see each other again? Auntie Lin didn't seem angry, but… Argh, how did it turn out like this!!
The more Baiye thought about it, the more embarrassed she became. That was so improper! She kicked her feet resentfully under the covers.
"You're not leaving? What are you doing here?" Lin Yuqing glanced at Xia Xiaozi, who was standing there like a wooden post.
Xia Xiaozi thought it over and decided she should give Lin Yuqing a heads-up.
"Qing Jie, do you think Xiao Ye… might actually like women?"
Lin Yuqing frowned. "You should ask her. How would I know?"
"Aren't you concerned at all? What if it's true? Do you want to see Gu Xinran's tragedy repeat itself!?" Xia Xiaozi said indignantly.
Lin Yuqing's frown deepened. She unconsciously turned her head, avoiding Xia Xiaozi's burning gaze. "Then… you should remind her more often. Go back now, I need to rest."
"Okay, good night." Xia Xiaozi nodded and finally left.
That night, Lin Yuqing tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. The memory of Baiye's soft, warm body in her arms seemed to linger, making her heart itch with an unbearable feeling.
She had always been calm and self-possessed, with few desires, but she never expected to lose her composure over Baiye.
But as soon as she thought of Baiye nestled in her arms, the tragic end of Gu Xinran and Bai Yilan would replay in her mind, suffocating her until she no longer had the heart to think too much about Baiye.
In the next room, Baiye was also awake, still feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension. She worried about how she would face Auntie Lin tomorrow. And it seemed her aunt had seen her kissing Auntie Lin today. Would her aunt use it to tease her?
In another room, Xia Xiaozi was also suffering from insomnia. The words she had said to Lin Yuqing—"Do you want to see Gu Xinran's tragedy repeat itself?"—had instead caused her to endlessly recall the events of that year. Such good people, gone just like that. It was truly a pity.
The next morning, Baiye woke up late.
The night before, she had thought seeing Auntie Lin today would be awkward, but it wasn't…
Lin Yuqing acted as if nothing had happened, completely the same as usual. Baiye was able to relax. On top of that, she had woken up late and was anxious at the thought that Auntie Fang might already be waiting for her at the intersection. So, she didn't dwell on the matter any longer. After hastily washing up, she prepared to leave.
"Wait, take this to eat on the way, or your stomach will hurt." Xia Xiaozi packed a sandwich for her. She had also woken up late that morning, so she had just made a simple and quick breakfast.
"Okay, got it. I'm heading out." She said goodbye to them and hurried out the door. Being late on the very first day she was supposed to meet Auntie Fang was just not right!
She jogged all the way to the intersection and saw Fang Yi's red car from a distance, so she quickened her pace.
Fang Yi saw her running over and drove the car forward a bit to pick her up.
"Auntie Fang, I'm sorry I'm late!"
"It's fine. You don't have to run over in such a hurry next time. It's not like I won't wait for you." Fang Yi smiled and handed her a tissue.
Baiye paused for a moment, took it, and smiled as well. Those words sounded a bit familiar.
"Hm? What is it?"
"Nothing, I just think you're a bit like my aunt," Baiye said with a giggle, wiping the sweat from her forehead.
"Haven't you eaten yet?" Fang Yi asked, seeing the food in her hand.
"Yeah, I woke up late today and was in a hurry."
"If you're late next time, just let me know. No need to rush like this."
"Okay, I won't be next time."
Fang Yi smiled helplessly and started the car.
"Rest a bit before you eat," she reminded her.
"Okay. Have you had breakfast, Auntie Fang?"
"No, I don't eat breakfast."
"How can you not eat breakfast? Won't you get hungry in the morning?" Baiye said, breaking her sandwich in half. She put the other half back in the bag and placed it next to the gearshift. "Try my aunt's specialty. The sandwiches she makes are especially delicious."
Fang Yi was taken aback. She turned to look at Baiye and saw her giving a sweet smile, which made her daze for a moment.
"Okay, thank you."
"You're welcome!"
While waiting at a red light, Fang Yi glanced at the sandwich in Baiye's hand. Her gaze froze. She picked up the sandwich from the bag and took a small bite.
"How is it? Is the bread especially crispy? Though it's probably gotten soft after being in the bag for so long, so the texture isn't as good."
"Mhm, it's very good. This is your aunt's specialty?"
"Yeah! She won't even tell me how to toast the bread so crispy. I've tried myself, but it's either too hard or too soft, or it gets burnt. The texture is much worse."
"Next time, you can try using a frying pan. Spread a layer of butter on the bread and pan-fry it on one side."
"Huh? Can you cook, Auntie Fang?"
"No, but I have a friend who also makes delicious sandwiches. I asked her how."
"I'll try that when I get back!"
The two arrived at the film set at exactly seven-thirty. The crew members were also arriving one after another. Baiye went to the makeup room early to wait for her turn.
While waiting, she sat in the chair and rested with her eyes closed. She didn't know what time she had finally fallen asleep last night after tossing and turning. Her alarm had gone off in the morning, but she hadn't woken up until her aunt came to get her.
She was feeling drowsy when she heard someone walk in. But her eyelids were too heavy to open. Baiye leaned back, resting her head on the back of the chair. This way, it shouldn't interfere with the makeup artist. I'll just catch up on a little sleep…
In her daze, Baiye felt something was off. She could sense someone beside her, but there was no sound or movement. If it was the makeup artist, shouldn't they be putting makeup on her?
Full of doubt, she forced her eyelids open. But one look scared all other thoughts out of her head, and she was instantly wide awake!
Because the person standing beside her, arms crossed, looking down at her with a half-smile, was none other than that big shot—Xue Yuexian!
Baiye panicked a little. She quickly sat up straight and kept glancing toward the door. Why is this person here?
"Awake now, Little Baby?"
"…" A chill ran down Baiye's spine, and she shivered. What the hell kind of nickname is that…
"Has anyone ever told you that you look especially cute when you sleep? You look super well-behaved." Xue Yuexian was all smiles, raising a hand to pinch Baiye's cheek. Baiye quickly blocked her hand, but to her dismay, the woman started stroking her slender hand instead.
Baiye forcefully pulled her hand back, got up, and ran outside without daring to look back. As she fled the room, she could still hear Xue Yuexian's unbridled laughter from inside.
Baiye ran straight to the lounge, where Fang Yi was sitting in a chair, fiddling with her phone.
"Auntie Fang."
"Hm?"
"That… that Xue… is here again…"
"This early?" Fang Yi was clearly stunned. She had calculated every possibility but had never expected Xue Yuexian to wake up so early!
"It's fine. You go get your makeup done first. I'll go meet with her."
"Okay, be careful then."
Fang Yi led Baiye straight to the makeup room and, sure enough, saw Xue Yuexian sitting in a chair, fiddling with the cosmetics. "What is all this junk? How can this be put on my Little Baby's face?"
"Hiss…" Baiye rubbed her arms. It was the middle of summer, but she was so grossed out she had goosebumps.
"That's enough out of you. Stop being disgusting," Fang Yi shot her a look.
"I wasn't talking to you. You chose to listen, what's it got to do with me?" Xue Yuexian glared at her resentfully. However, the moment she saw Baiye beside her, her expression immediately softened and became pleasant. Her face changed incredibly fast.
"Don't you know how annoying you are?"
Fang Yi had Baiye sit in a corner seat and asked the makeup artist to start. She was wondering why the other actors hadn't arrived yet when filming was about to start, but when she turned around, she saw a crowd of people gathered at the door, too scared to come in…
This Xue Yuexian had probably become the set's plague god…
While Baiye was getting her makeup done, Xue Yuexian sat in the seat next to her, resting her chin on her hand and staring at her with a lovestruck expression.
That burning gaze could be felt even with her eyes closed, making Baiye very uncomfortable. Fortunately, Fang Yi stepped between them at the right moment, blocking Xue Yuexian's line of sight.
"Hey, hey, hey, I didn't come here this early in the morning to look at your ass," Xue Yuexian said, displeased.
"So it's my fault you're looking at me?"
"Don't be ridiculous. With a butt like yours, I wouldn't look even if you stripped naked for me. Now look at hers." Xue Yuexian lifted her head and pointed with her chin in Baiye's direction. "That's a peach butt. It would feel amazing to squeeze. Now look at you, with your flat butt. Tsk… Ugh, I can't even be bothered to talk about it."
"…" Fang Yi was furious. Did I come here this early in the morning for you to critique my ass?!
"Hahahaha, look, she's blushing! She blushes after just one comment. Girls who get shy this easily are a rare find these days. I have to win her over, no matter what! Don't anyone try to stop me. I'll fight anyone who gets in my way!" Seeing Baiye's cheeks flush red, Xue Yuexian's eyes lit up. If she's like this now, imagine when we're… you know. She'd probably blush to death! Tsk, just thinking about it is so exciting!
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