After I Transmigrated into the Novel, I made the Heroine Fall for Me - Chapter 46

In the evening, the film crew members boarded the bus one after another, heading to the grand hotel Director Liu had booked.

Fang Qingying rubbed her cheeks unhappily, feeling a burning sting on her face, all because Xiao Xiao had been too rough with her.

Thinking this, she shot a coquettish glare at Gu Shengxiao.

The latter chuckled softly and said, “It’s because you were distracted, Ying. Don’t forget, you still owe me three favors.”

Truthfully, Gu Shengxiao hadn’t used much force she couldn’t bear to be too rough with Fang Qingying. But in Fang Qingying’s mind, the touch had left a strange, lingering heat.

Gu Shengxiao rubbed her fingers together, as if the soft, milky-scented skin still lingered on her fingertips.

Curving her lips, she watched Fang Qingying’s indignant expression before stopping in front of her.

The sudden shadow startled Fang Qingying, making her halt and tilt her head up to look at Gu Shengxiao, who was now standing mere inches away. Her words stumbled out awkwardly.

“You promised you’d only bring up the favors next time, you can’t go back on your word,” Fang Qingying said, instinctively trying to push her away to avoid another “brutal attack.”

“I know,” Gu Shengxiao nodded, a sly glint flashing in her eyes. “So I just wanted to ask did I really pinch you that hard?”

“O-of course you did!” Fang Qingying faltered under that smile, answering somewhat unnaturally.

In truth, whether it had actually hurt or not, Fang Qingying knew the answer.

“Then, how about a little compensation?” Gu Shengxiao murmured, her voice low. Her lashes fluttered slightly, eyes shimmering with unspoken affection.

As she spoke, she was like a hunter carefully concealing a trap, waiting for her prey to step right in.

“Well, I wouldn’t say no,” Fang Qingying’s eyes brightened slightly, an inexplicable hope rising in her chest as she wondered what kind of compensation Gu Shengxiao had in mind.

“Come closer,” Gu Shengxiao beckoned.

Blinking, Fang Qingying obeyed without suspicion.

Suddenly, a warm touch brushed against her cheek, sending her blood rushing straight to her head.

Fang Qingying: “…”

What just happened?

What did Gu Shengxiao do?

And what did she just do?

It took Fang Qingying several seconds to snap out of her daze. Her fingers unconsciously touched her cheek, where the warmth still lingered. She stared at Gu Shengxiao, whose lips curled in a soft smile, her eyes clear and pure. For a moment, Fang Qingying was at a loss for words.

“You don’t like it?” Gu Shengxiao’s voice grew subdued when she received no response.

“You, I—” Fang Qingying stammered, unable to form a coherent sentence.

“I see. You didn’t like it.” Gu Shengxiao’s expression dimmed, as if the stars in her eyes had lost their light.

Her mood visibly dampened as she turned away, biting her lip lightly. “I’m sorry,” she whispered.

With that, she started walking ahead.

But she had barely taken two steps before Fang Qingying grabbed her arm.

Puzzled, Gu Shengxiao turned back to see Fang Qingying’s flushed cheeks and crimson ears. “What’s wrong? Are you angry?”

“You didn’t even let me finish!” Fang Qingying’s heart pounded wildly under Gu Shengxiao’s gaze, her tone turning adorably fierce, almost like she was pouting.

Gu Shengxiao gave a bitter smile, “Didn’t you dislike it?”

“I never said that! I was just caught off guard, and you immediately looked heartbroken and ready to leave. Do you not want me as a friend anymore?”

Fang Qingying mumbled her words, her voice rising slightly in urgency before she hastily tacked on that last sentence.

“I never said I disliked it.”

Her ears reddened as she spoke softly.

Noticing this, Gu Shengxiao’s eyes sparkled with amusement as she leaned closer to Fang Qingying, gazing into her limpid eyes before whispering, “Then do you like it?”

“You do you act like this with everyone?” Fang Qingying instinctively leaned back at the sudden proximity, putting on a bold front as she questioned her.

Gu Shengxiao curled her lips, her eyes brimming with mischief. “What do you think, Xiao Ying?”

Fang Qingying stiffened her neck and turned her head away stubbornly. “How would I know?”

Seeing that Fang Qingying was already flustered and on the verge of anger, Gu Shengxiao decided not to tease her further.

She leaned in close to Fang Qingying’s ear, her cool voice uttering words that sent heat rushing through Fang Qingying’s body.

“I’ve only ever done this with you.”

“So, is Xiao Ying still angry?”

After speaking, she straightened up and looked at her.

At that moment, Fang Qingying caught the unmistakable amusement in Gu Shengxiao’s eyes.

“No, I’m not angry at all,” Fang Qingying replied, then, as if afraid her words weren’t clear enough, she emphasized, “Not at all.”

Right now, she could feel her cheeks burning, her entire body as if set aflame, unbearably hot.

Yet Gu Shengxiao still wore that innocent expression, as if completely unaware of what she’d done, making Fang Qingying grit her teeth in frustration.

“That’s good then,” Gu Shengxiao said, as if relieved, before taking Fang Qingying’s hand again. “Let’s go. The crew is waiting for us.”

“Okay.” Fang Qingying glanced down at their intertwined hands and nodded.

Just as Gu Shengxiao had said, the entire crew was already on the bus, ready to depart for the hotel, only the two of them and their assistants remained outside, chatting.

Realizing this, Fang Qingying awkwardly apologized, “Sorry for keeping you waiting.”

Today’s gathering was a wrap party organized by Director Liu, so as the lead actress, she really shouldn’t have delayed everyone.

“No worries, we totally understand.”

“Just having a little private chat, no big deal.”

“Will you be drinking tonight, Teacher Fang?”

“Yeah, yeah? It’s your wrap party after all~”

Even before arriving at the hotel, the crew members on the bus had already started urging her to drink.

“I’m not much of a drinker,” Fang Qingying waved her hand, politely declining.

No one pressed further, and she boarded the same van as Gu Shengxiao.

However, the moment the car door closed, the group chat exploded.

【Staff Member A: I have evidence to suspect Xiao Ying CP is real.】
【Staff Member B: Were they just kissing?】
【Staff Member C: Even if they weren’t kissing, they were so close! It’s like making Ah Wei die over and over again.】
【Staff Member D: Did you guys not notice how Teacher Fang blushed? She was being led by Teacher Gu like a shy little bride.】
【Staff Member E: Enough talk, I’m heading to the fandom tag to scavenge for new content.】
【Staff Member F: The drama needs to air soon, I want to drop some sugar in the fandom tag.】
【…】

The car moved slowly along the bustling road. After about ten minutes, the entire crew’s vehicles came to a stop.

Director Liu led the group to the second floor of the hotel, where he had reserved the entire banquet hall.

The crew wasn’t large around thirty or so staff members, totaling just over fifty people including the actors.

Each table could seat seven to eight people, and the second-floor hall could accommodate about ten tables.

Seating arrangements varied based on the actors’ status, but the main cast sat together with the director, sponsors, and the like.

The hotel served dishes quickly. Shortly after their arrival, most of the food was already prepared, as if waiting just for them to dig in.

“Don’t hold back, it’s my treat today. Order more if it’s not enough,” Director Liu stood up from his chair, raising a beer glass with one hand and calling out.

This hotel specialized in hosting crew gatherings, and its staff had excellent confidentiality awareness.

So Director Liu wasn’t worried about leaks, especially concerning big names like Gu Shengxiao, who easily attracted paparazzi attention.

“Thank you, Director Liu.”

Following his lead, the group stood up, clinking glasses with their tablemates.

“Just enjoy the meal,” Director Liu chuckled, toasting with the main cast.

After several rounds of drinks, Director Liu was slightly tipsy.

Swaying in his chair, he noticed Gu Shengxiao serving Fang Qingying and slurred, “Xiao Gu~ Eat some yourself too, don’t just feed Fang girl.”

“You keep feeding me dog food now I miss my wife.”

With that, he slumped onto the table.

The assistant director sighed, expertly dialing Director Liu’s wife.

The commotion drew attention, so the assistant director reassured everyone while on the phone.

“Keep eating, everyone. Director Liu just had a bit too much.”

As he spoke, the call connected.

Fang Qingying, ears red, tugged Gu Shengxiao’s sleeve and whispered, “You eat more. I need to use the restroom.”

Too many drinks now she had to make a run for it.

Ugh, and there were still so many dishes left uneaten!

“Want me to come with you?” Gu Shengxiao set down her chopsticks.

Fang Qingying shook her head. “You’ve been drinking. I haven’t.”

It was just the restroom, what could possibly happen? No need for an escort.

Seeing her refusal, Gu Shengxiao relented.

“Come back soon.”

Fang Qingying nodded.

The people around her were engrossed in their meals, completely oblivious to Fang Qingying’s departure.

She walked out into the hallway and happened to stop a waiter to ask for directions.

At this moment, Fang Qingying had no idea what pitfalls lay ahead of her. She muttered the directions the waiter had given her under her breath.

The restroom was still a short distance away from where they had been dining.

“Need to turn left,” Fang Qingying murmured to herself.

She kept her head slightly lowered as she walked, mainly to avoid being recognized. In her haste to leave earlier, she had forgotten to put on her mask.

The hotel corridor was quite long, with waiters bustling in and out of various rooms carrying dishes.

As Fang Qingying turned left, she caught sight of a drunken woman being supported by a chubby man, it looked like Wu Bingman.

“Why is she here?”

The glimpse she had caught was brief, but the woman in the white floral dress was unmistakably Wu Bingman.

However, Wu Bingman didn’t seem to be in a conscious state.

Fang Qingying bit her lip hesitantly. Should she follow and check on her? But given what Wu Bingman had done to the original host, she couldn’t exactly play the saint now, could she?

With that thought, Fang Qingying decided to send a message to Wu Bingman’s manager and stay out of it herself.

Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her neck and gradually lost consciousness.

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