After I Transmigrated into the Novel, I made the Heroine Fall for Me - Chapter 44

“I saw the news! I want to go!”

Before Gu Shengxiao could react, the person behind her spoke first. A pair of slender arms wrapped around her shoulders, sending a cool tingling sensation straight to her heart.

The warmth of the other’s breath against her neck sent a natural shiver down her spine, like an electric current.

Gu Shengxiao was still pondering what the other meant by “seeing the news,” but the next sentence made it all clear.

“Did Manager Shen agree to let you go?” Gu Shengxiao lowered her eyes, her lashes fluttering like delicate fans, concealing the ambiguous emotions hidden beneath.

Early in the morning, the girl’s overly intimate gestures were enough to stir restless thoughts in her heart.

“Huh? He asked me this morning. Since I just finished filming this drama and don’t have any other schedules, I agreed~” Fang Qingying turned around, releasing her hold on Gu Shengxiao, and stood in front of her with a cheerful grin.

Fang Qingying wore a light blue frilled dress, her waist so slender it seemed one could encircle it with a single hand. A small straw hat adorned her head, giving her a carefree, vacation-ready look.

The hem of her dress stopped just above her knees, revealing slender legs and a pair of strappy high-heeled sandals.

The wheat-colored straps wrapped around her fair calves created a striking contrast. Her small, delicate toes peeked out from the shoes, looking utterly adorable.

“Do I look good?”

As if noticing Gu Shengxiao’s gaze lingering on her, Fang Qingying twirled in a circle, the skirt flaring out like petals before settling back down with the breeze.

“You look beautiful.” Gu Shengxiao watched her every move intently, her dark eyes seemingly intent on etching the girl’s image deep into her heart.

More radiant than flowers, how could she not be beautiful?

“Hehehe, this is my wrap-up outfit!” Fang Qingying quickly stepped closer, proudly showing off her dress.

After filming the final scene for her supporting role, she would have several days off until the variety show began shooting.

Manager Shen Li had considered lining up other work or advertisements for her, but Fang Qingying wanted to use this time not just to rest but also to return to her old craft.

Since she made the request, and Shen Li wasn’t relying on her to make money, he naturally agreed.

“After wrapping up, do you have any work lined up?” Gu Shengxiao studied her for a moment, her lips curling slightly. She reached out to tuck a stray lock of Fang Qingying’s hair behind her ear.

“Huh? Not for now.” Fang Qingying smiled sweetly.

In the drama, by the time the female lead made her appearance, she had already grown from a workplace novice into a capable professional.

Thus, her wardrobe had also evolved from youthful to mature and sophisticated.

Coincidentally, the color of Gu Shengxiao’s outfit in this scene was quite similar to Fang Qingying’s dress.

She wore a deep blue women’s suit with navy-blue trousers that accentuated her long, straight legs. Her makeup exuded the commanding presence of a female general, making her look both striking and elegant.

The way she reached out to adjust Fang Qingying’s hair made them look like a domineering CEO and her little princess, a sight that sent hearts racing.

Xiao Li, a moderator for the “Xiao Ying CP” fan community, quickly pulled out her phone and snapped several photos of the moment.

Regardless of anything else, the interaction was just too sweet.

Ahem, don’t leak any spoilers,” someone nearby coughed pointedly, reminding them of their presence.

Xiao Li quickly nodded, “I know, I know.”

Of course, she had to wait until the drama aired before she could release all the sweet moments she had collected from the set in one go. Just thinking about it made her feel overwhelmed with sweetness.

This way, not only would she not violate their non-disclosure agreement, but she could also share the sweetness and boost the drama’s popularity at the same time.

“Let’s add each other as friends later and share, okay?”

“Sure, sure, sure.”

Hearing this, Xiao Li nodded eagerly like pounding garlic.

After exchanging glances, they confirmed they were both fans of the Xiao-Ying CP.

“Are you all ready?” Director Liu looked at the two of them, their interactions dripping with sweetness, and spoke helplessly, “The male lead is all set. What about you two?”

They couldn’t delay the shooting schedule they had to make it in time for the summer season. Although there was still about a month until the August summer break, the filming location was extremely expensive.

“We’ll head to the airport soon,” Director Liu checked the time. The location team should have cleared a small area for shooting by then.

They had chosen a nearby airport with relatively low foot traffic and scheduled the shoot outside peak boarding hours.

“Shall we go then?” Director Liu saw that the two of them seemed ready.

He turned to instruct the crew, “Is everything packed? We’re leaving for the airport soon. Don’t start looking for things last minute there won’t be anything to find.”

This was one of Director Liu’s biggest headaches. Shooting on location was completely different from filming on a studio set.

Many large pieces of equipment used on set were cumbersome to transport for outdoor shoots.

This time, they even needed aerial shots at the airport. Director Liu thought it would be better to have everyone double-check their gear before departure to ensure everything went smoothly.

The crew had arranged three or four vehicles, but the lead actors each had their own vans. For convenience, some carpooled.

Fang Qingying had her own van but, at Gu Shengxiao’s invitation, brought Gao Tian along to ride in hers.

Xiao Lin was in the driver’s seat. Gao Tian glanced at the two in the backseat, rubbed her nose, and very consciously took the passenger seat.

“Sorry for the trouble,” Gao Tian politely pulled a bottle of mineral water from her bag and handed it to Xiao Lin.

“No problem,” Xiao Lin shook her head and accepted the water.

In this exchange, it almost seemed like Gao Tian was paying a “fare” for the ride.

After the van had been on the road for a while, Gao Tian peeked at the raised partition behind her and cautiously lowered her voice to ask, “Ying-jie and Actress Gu seem really close. Do you know when that started?”

Putting aside everything else, in her impression, their Ying-jie had a bit of a spoiled young lady’s temper and used to particularly dislike Gu Shengxiao.

But judging by the current situation, why did she sense an aura of sweetness between the two of them?

“I don’t know either,” Xiao Lin shook her head honestly. It wasn’t just Gao Tian who found it strange, she was equally baffled.

It seemed like ever since Fang Qingying left the hospital, their relationship had taken a sudden leap forward, with no clear reason.

Maybe friendships between girls just happened this abruptly.

Girls could bond over a pretty bag or a beautiful dress and form new friendships.

Of course, they could also fall out just as easily.

“Mhmm,” Gao Tian nodded.

Then, she turned around to send a message to Shen Lixie.

Gao Tian: Xie-ge, her assistant doesn’t know either.

Gao Tian: From the way Ying-jie acts, she really seems to like her.

Gao Tian: “Brother Xie, why are you asking this? It’s not easy for Sister Ying to make friends, you know~”

Upon receiving the message, Shen Lixie helplessly covered his face. So even Gao Tian knew that Fang Qingying had a hard time making friends then why had Wu Bingman become Fang Qingying’s friend?

And the reason he wanted to look into this was simply because he was worried that Gu Shengxiao might have ulterior motives toward Fang Qingying.

It couldn’t be that neither the younger one nor the older one had any sense of caution, right?

Shen Lixie: “Just keep an eye on Xiao Ying and make sure she doesn’t run off somewhere.”

Especially not straight into the wolf’s den.

That was what Shen Lixie was really worried about.

Beep beep beep!

Gao Tian: “Got it.”

After sending the message, Gao Tian stared blankly at the blocked-off area.

Oh no. It seemed she had accidentally let the very thing Shen Lixie was worried about happen.

Gao Tian: “……”

No saving this.

After some thought, she decided the best course of action was to pretend to be asleep. That way, she could avoid responsibility.

“I’m a little sleepy. Can you wake me when we get to the airport?” Gao Tian leaned back in her seat, turning her head to ask Xiao Lin.

Xiao Lin: “Sure!”

If she weren’t driving, she’d want to sleep too~

The drive from the set to the airport took about twenty minutes, so it was relatively close.

2:30 PM.

The van arrived at the airport. After parking, Xiao Lin noticed that Gao Tian was still fast asleep.

After hesitating for a long while, Xiao Lin turned to Fang Qingying and asked, “Miss Fang, Assistant Gao seems to be asleep.”

Should she wake her up?

But it felt like she should wake her.

There was no way an assistant should be sleeping comfortably while her boss was working.

“Huh? Let her sleep. She’s been running around with Brother Xie these past few days and hasn’t had a proper rest,” Fang Qingying scratched her head and waved it off, letting Gao Tian continue sleeping.

“But could you leave the car keys inside? I’m afraid she won’t be able to get out if she wakes up later.”

Instead of answering Fang Qingying, Xiao Lin first looked to Gu Shengxiao for confirmation.

Seeing Gu Shengxiao nod in agreement with Fang Qingying’s suggestion, Xiao Lin then placed the car keys in Gao Tian’s pocket along with a thoughtful little note.

“That should do it, right?” Xiao Lin turned back to ask the two of them. “Miss Fang, do you have anything you need carried? If it’s not too much, I can help.”

“Not really, just a small backpack. I can carry it myself,” Fang Qingying shook her head, slinging the backpack over her shoulder.

Without Gao Tian by her side, Fang Qingying felt like the air had become fresher.

Mainly, she wasn’t used to having someone follow her around all the time. While it did make things more convenient, the habit was still a bit uncomfortable.

Even before transmigrating into the book, she had been used to doing everything herself. After transmigrating, she was just forcing herself to adapt.

By the time Gao Tian woke up, she hurriedly put on her coat and rushed toward the airport’s filming location.

As she ran, she scolded herself.

“Gao Tian, oh Gao Tian! Are you an idiot? How could you let your boss work while you slept?”

“Without me there, will people say Sister Ying is a poor little thing with no assistant?”

“I’m dead! Brother Xie is definitely going to kill me.”

“Episode 39, Scene 3, action!”

The vast airport bustled with people seeing off friends and family, but among them, three figures stood out distinctly.

“I’m going abroad! Take good care of yourself, and send me a message when you miss me~” The woman in a lace dress said while embracing the woman in a ladies’ suit standing before her.

Pouting, she seemed reluctant to let go.

“If you don’t leave now, you’ll miss your flight.”

The man standing nearby glanced at his wristwatch and couldn’t help but speak up.

“You better protect her well, or I’ll beat you up!”

“Of course, I’ll protect her, do I need you to tell me that?”

A flicker of displeasure flashed in the man’s eyes as he reached out to pull her to his side.

Instinctively, the woman in the lace dress pressed down on his hand. “I really will beat you up!”

With that, she grabbed his collar and yanked him up.

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