After a Contractual Romance with the Scumbag Movie Queen - Chapter 71

Watching Qi Puzhi transition from nestling limply against her shoulder to slowly and naturally sitting up straight, Jiang Tian lowered her gaze, trying to conceal the amusement in her eyes.

Perhaps the one who enjoyed Qi Puzhi’s efforts to appear composed in front of the audience the most wasn’t the live-stream viewers.

It was her.

The medicine had taken effect, and Qi Puzhi’s stomach no longer hurt at all.

Feeling refreshed and revitalized, she regained the energy befitting her toned abs.

The production team handed them a task card, they could draw lots to receive a challenge.

It wasn’t mandatory, but completing it would earn them a reward.

With nothing else to do, Qi Puzhi cheerfully drew a lot and read the task:

“The less skilled cook among the two must prepare a meal.”

She raised an eyebrow slightly and said optimistically to Jiang Tian:

“Aside from bad luck, I’m actually quite fortunate.”

Even though things had gone awry earlier, the abs she had worked so hard for were still showcased in the end.

And though her cooking skills were lacking, she happened to have free time recently and had pestered Jiang Tian to teach her how to make one of her favorite dishes. She had made some progress.

It was like encountering unfamiliar exam material but realizing what she had studied was exactly what was needed.

Jiang Tian’s eyelashes fluttered slightly.

Qi Puzhi’s previous “progress” had involved Jiang Tian doing all the prep work, leaving Qi Puzhi only to stir with a spatula.

But the task card clearly stated that the other person could only provide companionship no hands-on assistance.

Jiang Tian hesitated, wanting to say something but ultimately holding back to avoid crushing her wife’s confidence.

Before even stepping into the kitchen, Qi Puzhi already exuded the authority of a master chef.

She lifted an arm in front of Jiang Tian and calmly instructed:

“Could you roll up my sleeves for me?”

Her demeanor suggested she was ready to dive in, determined to prove herself in the kitchen.

As Jiang Tian carefully rolled up her sleeves, she glanced up and saw the unwavering resolve in Qi Puzhi’s dark, ink-like eyes beneath her thick lashes, a persistence that grew stronger with each setback.

Her rosy lips were slightly pursed in concentration.

Unconsciously adorable.

Jiang Tian’s throat moved slightly as a certain craving arose, but she restrained it for now.

Little did she know, this was the seed of an impending disaster.

At first, Teacher Qi indeed displayed the poise of a seasoned chef.

With swift, precise knife work, she handled the ingredients methodically.

The live chat was surprised:

[I remember Teacher Qi even messed up mixing seasonings on Cross-Dating. Has she improved this much?]

[Chef Qi works so efficiently.]

[Her hands are so slender and pretty, she really has the potential to be a top, huh?]

Qi Puzhi pursed her lips, her lashes lowered as she focused intently on the task.

While helping her organize the seasonings, Jiang Tian came across an apron, soft pink with an adorable animal print.

Too busy to spare a hand, Qi Puzhi didn’t get a good look at it and let Jiang Tian tie it on her.

Thus, Teacher Qi, who had deliberately dressed in dark, edgy tones today, was now adorned in pink.

[LOL why does this apron suit Teacher Qi so well? It’s so sweet.]

[There’s clearly a dark blue one right there, but Jiang Tian ignored it. Was this on purpose? Hahaha.]

[So cute!]

Qi Puzhi energetically prepared all the ingredients.

Surveying the neatly arranged plates on the counter, she felt a surge of pride and turned to glance at Jiang Tian beside her.

Her lips curled slightly, her gaze lingering without a word.

The expression of someone waiting to be praised.

Amid all the pink, she looked especially soft and sweet irresistibly tempting.

Jiang Tian gazed intently at her, reaching out to tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear, yet remained silent for a moment.

As if holding something back.

A few seconds later, she finally played along with a compliment: “My wife is amazing, truly the master chef Qi.”

Those brief seconds sparked some discussion in the live chat.

[Feels like Jiang Tian wanted to kiss her wife but held back to preserve Qi’s dignity, lol]

[Teacher Qi waiting for praise is so adorable. Jiang Tian, go all out with your mouth you know exactly how to praise her, wink wink]

Receiving the praise, Qi Puzhi was satisfied.

Eager to continue her masterpiece, she didn’t notice the meaningful look in Jiang Tian’s eyes.

Perhaps some law of balance was at play. After a series of mishaps earlier, luck seemed to be on her side now, she was performing beyond expectations.

Every step of the cooking process went smoothly, and the final dish was just as fragrant and visually appealing as the last one.

The corners of Qi Puzhi’s lips curled with delight.

She didn’t need to think to know the live chat must be praising her effortless mastery and commanding presence in the kitchen.

“The first bite is for you.”

She turned off the heat, speared a piece of meat with a fork, and turned to bring it to Jiang Tian’s lips.

The woman’s radiant, breathtaking face was brimming with the pride of accomplishment, eager to share the fruits of her labor with her beloved.

As she fed Jiang Tian, her own lips unconsciously parted slightly, revealing their soft, red, and moist interior.

Jiang Tian’s gaze drifted from the food and inadvertently landed there.

She thought she had tried very hard to resist.

But Qi Puzhi had provoked her first.

And so, before the master chef Qi could even deliver the meat, she was already being kissed into muffled whimpers.

Jiang Tian lowered her head, kissing her while caressing her lips, then lifted her effortlessly, seating Qi Puzhi on the clean, empty countertop.

To avoid making the scene too risqué, Jiang Tian cupped her face, half-concealing it.

But in the heat of the moment, such details were forgotten, she kissed her deeply and urgently, eyes closed.

Qi Puzhi’s hand holding the fork went weak, helplessly resting on Jiang Tian’s shoulder.

When Jiang Tian finally released her, she lingered, lightly licking the moisture from the corner of Qi Puzhi’s lips.

Qi Puzhi gasped for breath, her fair cheeks and ears flushed a vivid red, her chef’s composure long gone.

This was the vivid, pitiable aftermath of being abruptly “overpowered” by her kitchen assistant.

Just as she was catching her breath, she saw Jiang Tian grasp her wrist and bite the meat off the fork.

The younger woman’s eyes were tinged with the red of desire, yet her expression remained solemn, carrying a hint of cool detachment.

After chewing and savoring it carefully, she earnestly remarked, “It’s delicious.”

Qi Puzhi: “…”

Had Jiang Tian not been staring at her lips while saying that, she might not have felt so flustered and annoyed.

“You”

The master chef Qi could no longer hold back. Biting her slightly swollen lips, she pinched Jiang Tian’s ear.

The entire cooking segment had been flawless, a perfect performance, until this sudden downfall.

Thinking about how she had just been lifted onto the counter and kissed into submission.

Now, everyone would surely believe she truly fit the image from those forum posts.

First, she had sabotaged herself. Now, her wife had done it for her. Truly, a hundred and eight ways to fail spectacularly.

Jiang Tian, well-practiced in playing innocent, fixed her bright eyes on Qi Puzhi, looking aggrieved and pitiful.

“Sorry, wife. I tried to hold back, but I couldn’t help it.”

Qi Puzhi’s lips trembled slightly before she let out a soft humph. “Cut it out. That won’t work on me.”

Or so she said.

Yet after being coaxed by Jiang Tian in this manner for a while, she looped her arms around Jiang Tian’s neck and let herself be carried down.

Teacher Qi wouldn’t admit she had softened, it was just that she was inherently a little kind-hearted.

She casually glanced at the surrounding cameras, unwilling to guess what the barrage of comments might be saying right now.

[Help, Teacher Qi being carried onto the stage and kissed is just too submissive, those abs really are just for show, huh?]

[Hahahaha, Jiang Tian really has two distinct sets of skills, one for kissing her wife and another for coaxing her.]

[Teacher Qi really is so easy to coax, she can’t even stay mad lmao.]

[Come on, with such a gorgeous younger wife pouting and saying, “Sorry, I couldn’t help it because I like you too much,” who wouldn’t melt?]

[Can someone expand on this and write a story about Chef Qi being thoroughly dominated by her sous-chef Jiang?]

[This couple is going to be the death of me, are they still this intensely in love even after two years together?]

[That other couple over there is fighting again, standing so far apart. The contrast with these two, who can’t keep their hands off each other, is just too stark.]

[Now that you mention it, I kinda want to see Teacher Qi and Jiang’s kid have a fight (whispers).]

The task location here was a winery estate, with several houses scattered across the grounds.

The other couples from the dating show were also on the estate, though temporarily separated in different houses for their tasks, and would gather together in the evening.

After completing their task, the production team delivered their prize, a specialty wine from the winery.

It was said to be the winery’s signature offering, with limited monthly supply and reservations already booked until next year.

“It’s a bit strong, so take it easy, you two,” the staff member who delivered it reminded them.

The moment Jiang Tian received the wine, alarm bells went off in her head.

But sometimes, fate has a way of playing dramatic tricks.

While she was putting the wine away, Qi Puzhi was on a call handling work. Shortly after, another couple came by, requiring Jiang Tian to assist with their task.

By the time Jiang Tian returned to the house, she saw the wine bottle already opened on the dining table.

Qi Puzhi sat at the table, having taken a few sips from her glass before pouring a little more from the bottle.

Now both glasses were exactly half-full, as if freshly poured.

Perhaps it really was that delicious,Qi Puzhi stared intently at her glass, unable to resist taking another sip before topping it up again.

Hearing footsteps, she paused.

Turning her head to look at Jiang Tian, she said with a mix of guilt and nonchalance,

“I was supposed to wait for you to drink together, but I couldn’t help taking a few sips, Just pretend I didn’t drink any.”

Jiang Tian chuckled and walked over, casually running her fingers through Qi Puzhi’s long hair. “Take it easy, sis, this wine’s pretty strong.”

Who knew how much she’d already had.

Instead of sitting across from Qi Puzhi, she pulled out the chair beside her and propped her chin on her hand, tilting her head to look at the woman. “Is it good?”

Qi Puzhi nodded and pushed Jiang Tian’s glass toward her.

But Jiang Tian insisted on drinking from Qi Puzhi’s glass. Under Qi Puzhi’s longing gaze, she stole the cup and took a sip, immediately sensing the high alcohol content.

It was exactly the kind of flavor Qi Puzhi loved.

This was bad.

Watching Qi Puzhi take small but incessant sips, Jiang Tian couldn’t help reaching out to lightly touch the woman’s slightly flushed ear, hinting subtly:

“Sis, you know how adorable you are when you’re drunk, right?”

Once that car flips, there’s probably no stopping it.

Jiang Tian was deeply concerned about her wife’s mental state. She imagined that if Qi Bule became the star of a drunken spectacle during the live stream, the embarrassment upon sobering up would be unbearable.

Qi Puzhi’s sensitive ears were suddenly touched, sending a slight shiver through her entire body.

She paused, her lips parting from the rim of the glass.

Then, tilting her head to glance at Jiang Tian, her lips curled downward in a faint, almost petulant pout as she shot her a reproachful look:

“Who asked you to call me cute?”

Jiang Tian felt her heart skip a beat.

This was bad. Too late now.

Jiang Tian: This is not good.

Live stream audience: This is very good.