After I Transmigrated into the Novel, I made the Heroine Fall for Me - Chapter 68

“In that case,” Gao Tian smiled faintly, gradually loosening her grip. She watched Lin Zhiya’s increasingly displeased expression from the corner of her eye, and instead, Gao Tian felt overjoyed.

Just as the other seemed slightly dejected, she reached out and took her hand, saying matter-of-factly, “In that case, I have no choice but to take you shopping to make it up to you.”

Hehehe, she really was a clever little thing.

Not only could she win back her wife, but she could also buy clothes for her wife.

“Why?” Lin Zhiya lowered her gaze to look at her captured hand and asked in a muffled voice.

She wanted to pull her hand back, but not entirely, leaving her feeling quite conflicted.

“Yaya’s clothes are expensive, and I wrinkled them. Of course, I should compensate you, right?” Gao Tian’s eyes sparkled with laughter as she took in every one of Lin Zhiya’s subtle movements.

But, for some reason, something she said seemed to upset Lin Zhiya again, and her hand was abruptly pulled away.

Gao Tian froze for a moment, only to see Lin Zhiya looking at her with disdain. Just as she was about to explain, she suddenly heard Lin Zhiya ask, and Gao Tian instantly understood.

She said, “It seems Ms. Gao Tian is particularly adept at this sort of thing?”

“Is Yaya jealous?” Gao Tian’s heart swelled with sweetness.

She reached into her pocket, pulled out her phone, and handed it to Lin Zhiya, saying, “Yaya, could you be so kind as to give me your new number?”

The woman’s slender fingers held the dark phone body, her fingerprint brushing across the back as the screen lit up.

The wallpaper image fell into Lin Zhiya’s eyes, like a leaf drifting into a calm lake, stirring faint ripples.

It was a picture of her.

Judging by the surroundings, it was probably taken when she had just started school.

Lin Zhiya looked up, a flicker of uncertainty in her eyes. When had this person secretly taken this photo?

Looking at the picture, Lin Zhiya felt an inexplicable sense of reassurance. It was as if the person she had been secretly admiring for so long was telling her that they happened to feel the same way.

“Is that okay?” Gao Tian pushed the unlocked phone toward her again, asking once more.

Lin Zhiya pressed her lips together, her eyelashes lowering slightly.

After a moment, she took the phone from the other. Under Gao Tian’s triumphant smile, she entered her own number and handed it back.

Gao Tian took the phone and, without another word, immediately dialed the number, grinning as she said, “You won’t leave me behind again, will you?”

Lin Zhiya ended the call, glaring at her in embarrassment and annoyance. “Why did you call?” It wasn’t as if she didn’t already know Gao Tian’s number.

“Afraid you might not remember my number,” Gao Tian replied matter-of-factly, even wanting to ruffle Lin Zhiya’s ruffled feathers. But if she made a move now, she might just end up with a slap.

“Oh.” Lin Zhiya responded absentmindedly. How could she possibly not remember? On the contrary, the thing she remembered most clearly was her phone number.

It was all because someone had insisted she memorize it back then, so she had made sure to remember it.

But who would have thought that someone would flirt and then disappear?

“When is Yaya free? Shall we go shopping for clothes together?” Gao Tian pressed her advantage.

It would be best to set a date today, or else she might run off again.

Lin Zhiya refused without a second thought. “I’m busy lately.”

In reality, she had plenty of free time lately. As long as Gu Shengxiao didn’t have any events, she was practically bored out of her mind.

Gao Tian lowered her head, a little disappointed. “Is that so?”

Like a dog that had failed to win affection, its wagging tail drooped dejectedly.

Pursing her lips, she couldn’t bear to see Gao Tian looking so dispirited. After a moment’s thought, she finally spoke.

“Saturday afternoon, I’m free.”

As soon as the words left her mouth, Lin Zhiya watched as Gao Tian instantly perked up, an imaginary tail seeming to rise and wag enthusiastically behind her.

“Really?” Gao Tian excitedly grabbed Lin Zhiya’s hands and asked.

She was like a little sun, making Lin Zhiya turn her head away, unwilling to look at Gao Tian’s triumphant expression.

Who could change their expression so quickly?

She felt she might have been fooled by that scoundrel Gao Tian again.

But since she’d already made the promise, she couldn’t take it back. Fuming inwardly, Lin Zhiya cursed herself for being so weak, always falling for Gao Tian’s pitiful act.

Meanwhile, at Xu Huanhuan and Gu Shengxiao’s side.

Gu Shengxiao had been speaking eloquently for quite some time while Xu Huanhuan nodded frantically, scribbling notes with her pen.

As the fountain pen wrote its final character, Xu Huanhuan stopped and looked at Gu Shengxiao with immense gratitude. “Goddess, I think your suggestion is excellent, but this character.”

The goddess’s description was so perfect that the character seemed almost too challenging to portray.

“I’ll do it,” Gu Shengxiao said naturally, as if she were merely offering a small favor.

“Goddess! Are you serious?” Upon hearing this, Xu Huanhuan nearly jumped up from her chair, wanting to bounce around with joy.

But in front of Gu Shengxiao, Xu Huanhuan managed to restrain her impulsive thoughts.

“It’s fine,” Gu Shengxiao shook her head without any hint of reluctance. Or perhaps this had been one of her intentions for coming today.

“But…” Xu Huanhuan hesitated slightly before speaking, “Didn’t you say after finishing the movie in the first half of the year and the TV drama in the second half, you wouldn’t accept any more scripts?”

Not only that, she didn’t even bother filming commercials anymore, and her social media accounts had gone completely silent.

Sometimes people wondered if Gu Shengxiao was planning to leave the entertainment industry, given how she’d arranged her schedule.

After all, the Gu Shengxiao of before wasn’t like this – before winning dual Best Actress awards, she had worked extremely hard.

But in the year following her dual award wins, Gu Shengxiao’s schedule had completely changed.

Fans had progressed from fearing she would leave the industry to buying virtual “seaview properties” on trending searches whenever news about her appeared.

This even started a trend where many celebrities tried to emulate Gu Shengxiao’s approach, but it proved that Gu Shengxiao remained the only one who never went out of style.

If Gu Shengxiao could read Xu Huanhuan’s thoughts right now, she’d probably cry foul?

She was just busy with other matters.

So busy that her feet barely touched the ground, and going several days without proper sleep had become normal.

“Specific details can be discussed with my agent, Yu Lu,” Gu Shengxiao avoided answering Xu Huanhuan’s question.

Hearing this, Xu Huanhuan was deeply moved.

Her mind filled with all sorts of assumptions, and ultimately she failed to restrain herself, lunging toward Gu Shengxiao.

Just then, Fang Qingying, still in her costume from filming, rushed over to find Gu Shengxiao. As she opened the door, she witnessed Xu Huanhuan throwing herself at Gu Shengxiao.

Well, did she need to go buy a green hat now?

Fang Qingying found herself thinking.

Compared to Xu Huanhuan’s movement, Gu Shengxiao’s reaction was clearly faster.

She reached out and pressed against Xu Huanhuan’s shoulders, keeping her at a safe distance.

“Miss Xu, please calm down.” Gu Shengxiao sighed inwardly, relieved that she had reacted quickly, if Xiao Ying had seen that, it would have been disastrous.

No sooner had the thought crossed her mind than she heard knocking and the sound of the door opening.

She looked up and met Fang Qingying’s gaze directly.

Gu Shengxiao: “…”

What should she say first?

Should she explain that she had no idea Xu Huanhuan would lunge at her?

Or insist that she and Xu Huanhuan were completely innocent, that nothing had happened?

Or perhaps say she had been waiting for Fang Qingying for a long time?

Gu Shengxiao pondered, none of those explanations felt right.

“It seems I’ve interrupted.” Fang Qingying spoke with clear displeasure. Maybe she should find Gao Tian and ask her to buy a colorful hat to wear?

“Ah, Yingying, you’re here!” Hearing Fang Qingying’s voice, Xu Huanhuan excitedly turned and rushed toward her, making a move to throw herself into Fang Qingying’s arms.

Gu Shengxiao: “…”

Definitely a rival in love.

Reflexively, she stood up from her chair and in two quick strides grabbed Xu Huanhuan by the collar.

Xu Huanhuan: “???”

Who am I?

Where am I?

Who has me by the scruff of my neck?

Watching Gu Shengxiao’s urgent reaction, the sour feeling in Fang Qingying’s heart instantly vanished, replaced by a sweet, bubbling sensation.

“Xiao Ying, I came to visit you on set. Are you happy to see me?” Gu Shengxiao subtly maneuvered Xu Huanhuan to the side, blocking Fang Qingying’s view of her.

Seeing Gu Shengxiao act so childishly, Fang Qingying couldn’t help but laugh. “Of course, I’m happy.”

“Then, do I get a reward tonight?” Gu Shengxiao pressed further, her gaze so tender it seemed to drip with affection.

“How about I cook noodles for you?” Fang Qingying tilted her head, thinking hard. She wasn’t particularly skilled in the kitchen, but making a simple bowl of noodles was within her abilities.

“Okay.” Gu Shengxiao nodded.

Both Fang Qingying and Gu Shengxiao tacitly chose to ignore Xu Huanhuan, who stood behind them questioning her existence.

And what was Xu Huanhuan doing at that moment?

Watching Gu Shengxiao’s proactive behavior and the way she looked at Fang Qingying, she felt an itch inside. If she could, she’d pull out her phone and capture the moment, it was just too damn sweet.

The way their eyes and hearts were only for each other, the Xiao Ying CP was absolutely real.

Mom, she had stumbled upon a real-life couple!

Several thoughts racing through her mind, Xu Huanhuan suddenly blurted out, “Yingying, guess what? You have a CP partner now!”

Hehehe, this was great news.

“Thanks, but I think the ‘Flower Palace Master’ is better off shining solo?” Fang Qingying instinctively retorted. She wasn’t keen on having romantic storylines with others.

Xu Huanhuan froze for a few seconds, once again moved by the Xiao Ying CP.

She said, “Your official CP role is being played by Gu Shengxiao, the award-winning actress!”

Fang Qingying: “I think that works. I’ll leave it all to you, great screenwriter.”

Official CP partners didn’t matter much, she’d act however the screenwriter directed.

Fang Qingying was a woman who could change her expression in a flash.

Xu Huanhuan: “No problem, no problem.”

Spreading sweetness was what she did best!

Watching Fang Qingying’s little burst of excitement, Gu Shengxiao couldn’t resist leaning closer to ask, “Are you happy?”

“Very.” Fang Qingying turned her face slightly.

Taking advantage of a blind spot where Xu Huanhuan couldn’t see, Fang Qingying stealthily kissed the side of a certain woman’s face, successfully eliciting a delighted expression from her.

Gu Xiaoxiao’s eyes darkened slightly as she lowered her voice and asked, “Xiao Ying, are you planning to tease me and then not take responsibility?”

After all, she had done something exceptionally good was a mere kiss on the cheek enough to settle it?

And a kiss on the cheek, at that how utterly lacking in sincerity.

She absolutely wouldn’t accept it.

“Of course not. I never intended to put out the fire,” Fang Qingying replied with a sly smile. “You should reflect on what happens when two single women are alone together in a room.”

“So, can I interpret this as Xiao Ying being jealous?”

“No, I’m considering buying a hat.”

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