After A Secret Marriage Agreement With A Rival Omega - Chapter 14

Chapter 14

◎Tsk, she’s a prude.◎

The moment Jian Jixing appeared, everyone was dumbfounded.

In their earpieces, the other staff members who had been busy coordinating and giving instructions fell silent in an instant.

Sheng Ruxi stared at Jian Jixing, motionless.

Even though her outfit and hairstyle were simple, her extraordinary aura was undeniable. She looked as if she were on a catwalk no matter what she wore.

Her eyes shone brightly when she smiled, piercing through her composed black attire and revealing a unique, unbridled radiance that captivated everyone.

Jian Jixing walked slowly toward Sheng Ruxi, and everyone on stage instinctively made way for her to stand next to Sheng Ruxi.

Everyone’s mind was filled with one thought: Besides a beauty like Sheng Ruxi, who else could be worthy of this great director?

Jian Jixing knew Sheng Ruxi was angry. If her eyes could kill, Jian Jixing would have fallen over by now.

She stood still next to Sheng Ruxi, her smiling gaze casually gliding over Sheng Ruxi’s earlobe, its meaning unclear.

This was the same spot she had bitten this morning. Now, it was covered by a large antique pearl earring, perfectly hiding the bite mark.

Sheng Ruxi clearly felt her gaze. Her breathing hitched, and she was frustrated that she couldn’t glare at her because the cameras were rolling.

Jian Jixing had to admit, she had a bit of a mischievous streak when it came to Sheng Ruxi.

While Sheng Ruxi was frustrated, Jian Jixing was beaming.

“I can’t believe even Movie Star Sheng would praise me,” Jian Jixing said. “You also have great taste, to join a project like this.”

Out of all the comfortable gigs she could have taken, she chose to come here. What a choice.

Although she tilted her head to speak, Jian Jixing’s arm was pressed against her pants, with no improper moves.

On camera, Sheng Ruxi looked straight ahead, only using her peripheral vision to look at Jian Jixing. A hint of a sarcastic smile played on her lips.

Well, this was great.

So the reason Jian Jixing had shown up last night wasn’t entirely because of her elder’s influence; she had work to do here.

That thought made her even angrier. Jian Jixing had known from the start that they would meet at the afternoon event, yet she had so calmly agreed to her request for them not to see each other again?

She wasn’t in good shape last night. She had managed to get herself under control with two suppressants today, but as soon as Jian Jixing appeared, it all went to hell.

She was incredibly irritable.

A wave of thin annoyance rose in Sheng Ruxi’s heart, but her smile remained flawless. “I just didn’t expect to meet Director Jian here.”

If I had known it was you, I definitely wouldn’t have praised you.

The staff members present all knew the unspoken meaning behind her words. Their faces went pale. Jian Jixing, on the other hand, didn’t seem to care at all. Her smile was gentle. “Miss Sheng, stop looking at the audience; it’s time for the ribbon-cutting.”

Her gaze once again slid meaningfully past the back of Sheng Ruxi’s ear.

The choice of earrings was a good one. It perfectly covered the bite mark she had left, ensuring nothing was revealed on camera.

Sheng Ruxi: “…” She was so sensitive to Jian Jixing’s gaze; of course, she knew what she was looking at!

When Sheng Ruxi cut the ribbon, the scissors made a crisp, decisive “snip.” This was the only moment when she let her private emotions show.

She must have been imagining who that poor ribbon was.

As soon as Sheng Ruxi put down the scissors, Jian Jixing, having completed her task, immediately walked off the stage.

Tuanzi rushed up to help Sheng Ruxi with her dress, whispering, “Sister Xi, let’s go change. We’re going to get on the helicopter soon.”

Sheng Ruxi acted as if she hadn’t heard her. Seeing that the cameras were no longer following her, she followed Jian Jixing.

The steps were a little slippery, and she swayed slightly.

As if she knew Sheng Ruxi was right behind her, Jian Jixing had already reached the bottom. She nonchalantly extended her hand, allowing Sheng Ruxi to steady herself.

The people following behind them didn’t know whether to go forward or not—surely they wouldn’t start a fight and tear each other apart here, right?

Sheng Ruxi’s hand rested on Jian Jixing’s arm and didn’t let go. Her tone was full of displeasure. “Who told you not to wait for me?”

Jian Jixing: “You wouldn’t even give me a glance. How would I dare to make a spectacle of myself in front of you?”

Sheng Ruxi let out a scoff, truly finding the person in front of her absurd.

She safely reached the bottom of the stairs, released her hand, and leaned in close to Jian Jixing. Her voice was a barely audible grumble. “I can’t believe Director Jian is so clingy. Why were you pretending to be so nonchalant this morning?”

Jian Jixing had a reassuring, woody scent about her, and Sheng Ruxi couldn’t help but want to inhale more of it. Since Jian Jixing was willing to help her down the stairs, if Jian Jixing’s attitude could just be a little softer, she could—

Tuanzi followed behind them, telling others who were observing and curious not to take photos and not daring to get too close herself.

When two titans fight, those who witness it get hurt. It was better to watch from a distance.

Jian Jixing neither denied nor admitted it. She just turned her face away slightly. “Movie Star Sheng, please mind your reputation. I’m a person with a family.”

“…”

Sheng Ruxi choked on her words and immediately reined in her thoughts of asking Jian Jixing for a temporary mark.

This was simply asking for trouble.

Never mind.

As the director of the Shanmi route’s promotional video, Jian Jixing would definitely be on the same helicopter as her, the Travel Experience Ambassador.

When they were up there, she’d use a little bit of her pheromones. She didn’t believe Jian Jixing wouldn’t fall for it.

Sheng Ruxi’s hesitation seemed to Jian Jixing like a reluctant unwillingness to speak with her.

She shrugged, not bothered, and turned to leave.

Sheng Ruxi also proudly turned and walked away.

To everyone else, the two had once again parted on bad terms. No one dared to say or look at them for too long.

Tuanzi quickly caught up to Sheng Ruxi and heard her little princess’s cold voice. “Get me a coffee.”

Tuanzi cautiously asked, “Coffee?”

Sheng Ruxi: “Suppressant.”

Tuanzi took a sharp breath, wanting to say something, but when she saw Sheng Ruxi’s irritated look, she swallowed her words.

The little princess was more irritable than usual today, and her use of suppressants was far exceeding her normal intake.

—Was she really not going to be okay?

Jian Jixing completed her filming duties and made a graceful exit. She specifically requested a separate helicopter, separating herself from Sheng Ruxi and flying to Shanmi ahead of time.

High in the sky, Jian Jixing wore her noise-canceling headphones, and no one under her command dared to make a sound.

Ever since Jian Jixing had come down from the stage, pictures of her and Sheng Ruxi’s seemingly distant ribbon-cutting ceremony had gone viral.

It was easy to guess that Director Jian was probably in a bad mood right now.

The altitude was gradually increasing. Jian Jixing’s goggles were opaque black, and no one could see the emotions in her eyes.

Gradually, someone finally started to chat.

During their conversation, someone mentioned Sheng Ruxi, and the atmosphere became tense again. Seeing that Jian Jixing had no reaction, they realized she couldn’t hear them, so they continued the topic.

“Movie Star Sheng is being foolish. Why did she take on this job? Coming all the way to Xicheng couldn’t have been easy.”

The team members had been with Jian Jixing for many years and knew that she was a completely different person when she was filming. The results were pleasing, but the process was definitely painful.

“If she had known from the start that Director Jian was directing, she probably wouldn’t have come. These two are clearly enemies, so why do they always end up together…”

That was true.

Jian Jixing also wanted to ask that question. Was the universe playing a trick on her?

“Director Jian is probably annoyed with herself. Look, she didn’t even want to be on the same helicopter as Movie Star Sheng and specifically went on a different one.”

Not exactly. She just didn’t want that little princess to see her and get angry again.

A little distance was probably for the best.

Sheng Ruxi was only scheduled to experience the route today. Other directors and camera crews were there, so today’s shoot didn’t require her.

“But I saw a staff member in the internal group chat say that Movie Star Sheng smells so good! Her pheromones are supposedly woody, like sandalwood. I would have never guessed.”

“Wow, really? When are they going to release a replica perfume of Movie Star Sheng’s? I would have thought hers would be a more intense, flamboyant scent…”

Jian Jixing opened her eyes and looked at the two colleagues who were chatting. Even with their goggles on, the two immediately felt her overwhelming gaze and fell silent.

The sense of pressure disappeared as soon as Jian Jixing looked away.

The two sighed in relief, sharing the same thought in their eyes: Director Jian really doesn’t like Sheng Ruxi. This is a mess.

No one noticed that the corners of Jian Jixing’s lips were turning up uncontrollably.

That wasn’t Sheng Ruxi’s pheromone.

It was her own pheromone, but only when it was fading did it smell like sandalwood.

Sheng Ruxi had worn her jacket, which was why the faint scent had lingered on her.

Tsk, she’s a prude.

When would this habit of being contradictory change? She wouldn’t mind being at peace with her.

An hour and a half later, the helicopter landed on the tarmac in Shanmi. From there, it would be another two-hour drive to Wang Renqing’s high-mountain pastoral area. It was a long journey, and they needed to leave immediately to arrive before nightfall.

A car was already waiting for them, ready to depart as soon as everyone was on board.

Jian Jixing was the last one to get off the helicopter. Just as she took off her goggles, a call came in.

Whatever was said on the other end, the nonchalant expression on Jian Jixing’s face vanished in an instant.

She pulled her foot back, which was about to step out.

“Return immediately,” Jian Jixing told the pilot. “Take me back to Xicheng now.”

The others: “???”

What about us, Director???

…

At the Xicheng hospital, in a private ward, Sheng Ruxi had already woken up.

There was no one else in the room. Sheng Ruxi didn’t press the bell and simply stared at the ceiling.

She had fainted thirty minutes ago.

It happened half an hour after the private helicopter took off. As the altitude continued to rise, Sheng Ruxi, who had been listening intently to the staff, felt her consciousness gradually drift away.

Her mind was full of thoughts about Jian Jixing’s fingertips on her arm when she helped her off the stage.

She only thought about Jian Jixing with such high frequency right before her heat cycle.

…Why were there signs of a heat cycle now?

But before she could figure it out, she fainted.

She hadn’t been feeling well even before the event today.

She was irritable, and her cheeks were warm. After seeing Jian Jixing this morning, the symptoms had worsened, and she had chugged a large cup of coffee.

Sheng Ruxi had been planning to give Jian Jixing a good dressing-down when she saw her on the helicopter, blaming her for teasing her this morning and making her feel unwell.

But Jian Jixing never came.

Jian Jixing not coming made her even more agitated than if she had. Did she hate her so much? All the other staff came, but she didn’t!

Sheng Ruxi had even brought Jian Jixing’s jacket to return to her. The jacket had Jian Jixing’s pheromone scent on it, and she found that when she was near Jian Jixing’s pheromones, her irritation was significantly soothed.

The sound of footsteps came from outside the quiet door again. Sheng Ruxi had just finished a very annoying phone call with Yan Fuzheng and didn’t want to talk to anyone, so she pretended to be asleep.

Until a familiar, slightly cool presence came to her bedside.

“What happened?”

Sheng Ruxi’s breathing hitched. Jian Jixing actually bent down and brushed a strand of hair off her cheek.

Jian Jixing’s hand was very cool.

Tuanzi said in a hushed voice, “She should be waking up soon. She’s fine, but the doctor will only tell the specific situation to her Alpha. It’s so much trouble that you had to come all this way…”

Jian Jixing didn’t say anything. Sheng Ruxi didn’t know whether to open her eyes or keep them closed. She just hoped Tuanzi wouldn’t leave.

But Tuanzi, being so tactless, just left. The room was now empty except for her and Jian Jixing.

And right at that moment, her phone rang.

“…Fufu?”

Hearing Jian Jixing say that name, Sheng Ruxi’s heart skipped a beat as she remembered the conversation she had just had with Yan Fuzheng.