After Cannon Fodder A Accidentally Marked the Cold Film Queen - Chapter 16

Shen Qingyu’s hand gripping the paper instantly tightened.

But as her eyes noticed the drawing had been creased by her grasp, the hand immediately loosened.

“What are you talking about, Student Zhu? I’m afraid I don’t quite understand your meaning.”

Shen Qingyu calmly smoothed the paper again.

“I’m merely discussing acting techniques with you.”

Zhu Songning didn’t take the bait, letting out a cold snort: “Very well.”

Shen Qingyu: “…………”

She had no reply to that.

Zhu Songning’s usually cheerful face was unusually strained, the corners of her mouth pressed down restrictively, and her light-colored eyes revealed neither joy nor anger.

The moment Shen Qingyu looked at her, Zhu Songning sensitively noticed the gaze.

Zhu Songning leaned back: “Please, don’t look at me like that.”

“Shen Qingyu, there’s no way I’ll fall for your tricks.”

“I’m not one of those easily deceived Alphas. I advise you not to direct your ill intentions toward me.”

Zhu Songning finished her long string of words in one breath, waiting for Shen Qingyu’s reaction.

With a “thump,” her head suddenly received a sharp flick.

Shen Qingyu crooked her finger and delivered a heavy thwack to her forehead.

Zhu Songning stared at her in disbelief: “Are you crazy?”

Could it be that if she couldn’t have her, she would destroy her?!

Shen Qingyu was truly terrifying!

“To clear your head.” Shen Qingyu pulled back her gaze and glanced at the clock in the practice room. “Time’s about up for today. Go back and get some good rest.”

“You have a tough battle to fight tomorrow.”

Zhu Songning suddenly realized how much time had passed; tomorrow was the official performance of the theme song.

She was about to take her “masterpiece,” which lay neatly on the table, when a pale hand snatched it away one step ahead of her.

Their hands briefly met across the table. She felt Shen Qingyu’s cold body temperature, a fleeting touch that made her tremble slightly.

Shen Qingyu nonchalantly folded the drawing, placing it into her breast pocket, close to her heart.

Shen Qingyu pushed the door open: “Let’s go.”

Seeing her do that, Zhu Songning found it difficult to ask for it back and could only follow her back to the dorm.

Lying back on the large bed for S-rank trainees, she pulled the big rabbit on the bed into her arms.

The system finally stopped pretending to be dead and reverted to its lively tone.

【Host, what was wrong with you today?】

【There were only 3 seconds left, and the mission would have been complete!】

001 had followed Zhu Songning for three years and had never seen her hesitate like this.

In its mind, Zhu Songning had always been a calm, decisive strategist with a terrifying execution capability toward her goals.

This had been evident in the series of missions they had completed previously.

Zhu Songning hugged the doll, staring blankly at the ceiling, wondering what she was thinking.

“No matter what, I’m not the kind of person who would force others.”

“I have my own plan.”

【Understood.】

001 got it.

The Host must be doing this to better gain the target’s trust, which would make the subsequent missions easier to complete!

The magnificent Host!

Indeed, far-sighted!

【But I must remind you, the time-limited mission expires tomorrow. Please complete it as soon as possible, or you will suffer electric shock punishment!】

Zhu Songning turned off the lights in the room.

Closing her eyes, her mind was far from peaceful.

That’s right.

001 was correct.

Since it had already been recorded by the camera, what difference did 3 seconds more or less make?

She had already made up her mind at the time, using her hand to press the Omega’s occiput, making it impossible for her to escape the kiss.

However, when that tear from Shen Qingyu’s eye fell on her face, her subconscious reaction was panic.

She had seen other people’s tears before, and people had certainly bawled in front of her.

Why did Shen Qingyu’s tear, in particular, give her a peculiar stinging sensation in her heart, as if her heart had once been scalded by such tears?

So much so that just one drop threw her completely off balance.

The next day.

Zhu Songning was woken up promptly by her alarm, got up, washed, and headed toward the cafeteria.

After Shen Qingyu’s pointers last night, she already had a general direction in mind.

She had to admit that Shen Qingyu was indeed an excellent and patient teacher.

After a simple breakfast, she walked toward the recording venue.

On the way, she ran into the show’s chief director.

“Good morning.”

Zhu Songning waved to her.

Shen Qingyu happened to walk over from another direction, greeting the director coolly: “Morning.”

The usually amiable director, for some reason this morning, was startled when she saw Zhu Songning, and even more so when she saw Shen Qingyu, backing up several steps in fright.

“You… you guys… Sigh!”

She pointed at Zhu Songning, then tried to turn and point at Shen Qingyu, but seeing Shen Qingyu’s indifferent face, she put her forceful finger down sheepishly, finally letting out a prolonged wail to the heavens.

The cry was full of emotion, shaking the ground.

Zhu Songning was startled by her so early in the morning and frowned: “Possessed? That can’t be right?”

“Did something happen to the show?”

The director slapped Zhu Songning forcefully: “Can’t you say something positive?”

Zhu Songning: “Oh.”

The director: “What do you mean ‘oh’? Do you even know what I’m talking about?”

Zhu Songning nodded: “Isn’t it about last night when Shen Qingyu and I ki—”

Before she could finish her sentence, the director’s large hand shot out toward her mouth, covering her words.

Then, she peered around furtively and suspiciously, and seeing no one else around except the three of them, she finally let out the breath she was holding.

She lowered her voice: “Oh, my dear little ancestor, can you please speak more quietly?”

“Is this kind of thing honorable?”

Zhu Songning: “……….”

After scolding Zhu Songning, she turned and gave Shen Qingyu a fawning smile: “Don’t worry, I’m the only one who has seen last night’s video. I know what should be broadcast and what shouldn’t.”

Shen Qingyu gave a faint “mm,” then told Zhu Songning: “You go ahead. I have something to tell the director.”

The director: “Right, right, I also have something I want to discuss with Actress Shen.”

Though she didn’t know the specifics, Zhu Songning, seeing them work in concert, tactfully left.

Watching Zhu Songning’s figure disappear into the distance, the director finally spoke: “That video and the behind-the-scenes footage…”

“Just edit in what’s normal and suitable for broadcast,” Shen Qingyu said, gazing in the direction Zhu Songning left. “As for the video, send me a copy, and delete the rest.”

“Understood.”

The director was obedient. She looked up and glanced at her carefully, her heart skipping a beat when she saw that Shen Qingyu’s gaze was actually fixed on the trainees’ preparation room.

Could it be… that Actress Shen was serious about this young trainee?

That would be too unbelievable!

“Is there anything else?”

“Oh, oh, no… Wait!” The director was still feeling confused but couldn’t suppress her curiosity and asked, “Um, is it convenient for me to ask what your specific relationship is with Student Zhu?”

Silence permeated the cold air.

A long time passed, so long that the director’s legs felt a bit numb, and just when she thought Shen Qingyu wouldn’t answer, she heard a very soft voice.

“She is my wife.”

It was too quiet.

When the words reached the director on the wind, she thought for a moment she had misheard, but then she saw Shen Qingyu’s lips briefly touch together again.

The words quickly scattered into the sharp wind, blowing far away.

Only one sentence clearly reached the director’s ears.

“Also, don’t give her special treatment because of our relationship.”

Because she believed in Zhu Songning, that she could shine brightly with her own radiance.

…

The staging for the Youth Trainee 2 theme song performance was based on the initial grading.

The entire main stage would be divided into three sections: the center area was for the top ten performers, the highest and most central part, while the remaining trainees were equally distributed on the stages on both sides.

But unlike the initial grading, tickets for this performance were sold to the public, meaning they had to face the pressure of a large live audience in addition to the live broadcast.

The overall competition system followed that of Youth Trainee 1. While generally fair, the initial grading was already a cruel screening process.

It was somewhat similar to an entrance exam for key high school classes, where the difference in subsequent resources was decided at the very beginning. Although there were occasional stories of the unexpected success, it also meant thousands of times more effort than others.

When Zhu Songning walked into the trainees’ preparation room, the atmosphere was no longer as lighthearted as before.

Because after this theme song performance, there would be the first round of eliminations.

As soon as she entered, Luo Chuanhe rushed toward her.

Zhu Songning quickly took a step to the side, avoiding her big hug.

Luo Chuanhe: “Wuu.”

“You make me feel like I’ve adopted a child on this show.”

Zhu Songning offered a sharp evaluation.

“Hehe.” Luo Chuanhe scratched her head. “I’m just a little nervous because the theme song performance is soon.”

“The theme song isn’t even as difficult as your initial grading performance.”

“So what? I’m just nervous! I get nervous when I see so many people down there, okay?”

“Then be nervous on your own.”

Luo Chuanhe stared at her pitifully: “Zhu Songning, you have no heart.”

Zhu Songning gladly accepted: “Thanks for the compliment.”

The tense atmosphere eased slightly. Seeing their relaxed demeanor, the other trainees also started chatting softly.

As Trainee Number One, Zhu Songning went to the makeup room first.

By the time she was done, there was still a long time until the performance started.

Looking at the system’s bright red countdown, she decided to strike while the iron was hot.

This time, absolutely nothing Shen Qingyu did would make her soft-hearted again.

Nothing was more important than completing the mission.

She stopped a staff member casually and asked her: “Where is Mentor Shen? Have you seen her?”

The staff member knew she was Mentor Shen’s only student and readily gave her the answer.

“Actress Shen should have just finished her makeup and is resting in her lounge.” She pointed the way enthusiastically for Zhu Songning. “There, that one.”

Zhu Songning: “Thank you.”

After saying goodbye to the kind staff member, she quickly walked toward the mentor lounge.

Since the mentors invited by the production team were all big names, the lounges were generously one per person.

Before Zhu Songning even reached the door, she ran into Shen Qingyu walking toward her.

Without time to think, she grabbed Shen Qingyu’s wrist, pulled her into the nearest janitor’s closet, and locked the door behind them.

In the corridor outside the door, the director and associate director were discussing the preparations for the theme song performance. The director walked in front, and as she passed a corner, she saw two figures briefly flash past the janitor’s closet door. She suddenly stopped and grabbed the associate director, who was walking with his head down.

The associate director looked up confused: “What is it?”

The director wore an expression of tragic melancholy: “You’re still young, you wouldn’t understand. The more you know, the more painful it often is—never mind, sigh!”

“Let’s take the other route. It’s a bit further, but keep talking to me.”

She was enduring too much.

…

Inside the door, Zhu Songning was unaware of the brief danger outside.

Her back pressed tightly against the door, she looked down at Shen Qingyu, whom she had trapped by the waist.

Her grip was tight, forcing Shen Qingyu to straighten her back, her body arched in a beautiful curve.

The janitor’s closet light was off, the environment dim, relying entirely on the outside light to filter in.

Shen Qingyu was taken by surprise and looked up into Zhu Songning’s eyes.

She found the Alpha somewhat distracted today, her gaze… seemed to be fixed on her lips?

Zhu Songning’s rapid breathing in the silent environment was amplified countless times.

The next second, her head dipped lower, brushing past Shen Qingyu’s high nose bridge, and she kissed her lips.

At first, it was only a light, tentative kiss, until she realized that Shen Qingyu seemed not to know how to… kiss?

A strange feeling suddenly welled up inside her, like her stomach was slowly being filled.

In her line of sight, the Omega’s face was flushed red from the kiss, and her snow-white hair lightly swayed behind her head.

Zhu Songning mischievously straightened up slowly, forcing the slightly shorter Shen Qingyu to gradually stand on her tiptoes, bringing their bodies closer, pressing them tightly together.

This time, nothing interrupted the mission.

Her tongue pressed against Shen Qingyu’s tightly closed lips, slowly licking and twisting.

Shen Qingyu felt something hard on her tongue, rubbing against her lips.

Hearing the system’s mission complete prompt, Zhu Songning paused for a few seconds before leaning back, pulling away from Shen Qingyu.

A lazy, soft laugh from Zhu Songning sounded above Shen Qingyu’s head.

“Didn’t Mentor Shen say I wasn’t the only Alpha? How come you don’t even know how to open your mouth for a kiss?”

“Didn’t they ever teach you before?”

Before she could finish her mocking words, she felt a cold gust of wind and a burning pain on her face.

It was Shen Qingyu’s slap.

It landed mercilessly on her cheek.

Despite being at a disadvantage in both physical strength and height, the Omega seemed to be the one holding the initiative.

The Omega hadn’t fully recovered from the full five minutes and three seconds of passionate kissing, breathing hard, her eyes wet with color.

“Did I give you permission to offend me like this?”

What initiative.

Zhu Songning sneered in her heart.

She was clearly the one holding the leash.

The kissing technique just now had made her somewhat doubtful.

However, Zhu Songning quickly reconsidered. Since Shen Qingyu was so adept at manipulating her, it couldn’t possibly be a natural talent, could it?

It could only be practice makes perfect.

She wondered if she was the nth dog she had leashed.

Zhu Songning’s face was turned away by the force of the slap. She didn’t bother to move, looking at her out of the corner of her eye in that position.

Her tongue circled inside her mouth, a remnant of the sweetness of the other party’s lip gloss still lingering.

“And you? Shen Qingyu, do you really see me as your pet dog?”

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