After Secretly Marrying the Top Celebrity, I Fell in Love - Chapter 40

“Manqing!” Zhang Mingxiu waved at Ye Manqing, who had suddenly appeared at the doorway, shouting her name.

The astonished crowd snapped out of their trance because of the director’s shout.

Beside them, Bai Yiyan also looked away, pretending to bury her head in her phone, but she forgot to fan herself with the folding fan in her hand.

In the crowd, people were whispering.

“Teacher Ye is indeed the most beautiful in Mainland China Entertainment!”

“With that veil on, the sense of mystery instantly skyrockets. I’m done for! I’m going gay!”

“But I think… our second female lead is even prettier.”

“Right, right! Teacher Bai is also super beautiful, they are both beautiful in their own ways, not the same type.”

“You said both their looks are so high, if they were a couple…”

“Shush!”

Because these two people were not far from Bai Yiyan, their words clearly fell into Bai Yiyan’s ears.

“…” A flush of enchanting peach blossom red instantly appeared on Bai Yiyan’s cheeks, not because she heard someone praising her beauty.

But because of that sentence: if they were a couple.

Bai Yiyan was somewhat distracted, so much so that she didn’t notice when Ye Manqing walked up to her.

A pair of white deerskin boots appeared in Bai Yiyan’s line of sight. Ancient style boots, simple and generous in design, and of high quality.

“Director Zhang.” Ye Manqing’s voice rang out above her head. “I can start anytime.”

“Great, great!” Zhang Mingxiu repeatedly said.

Beside them, Bai Yiyan listened to their conversation and quickly got up from the small folding stool, slightly bowing to Ye Manqing in greeting: “Teacher Ye, good afternoon.”

Ye Manqing’s pair of slender snow fox eyes shimmered like water, looking at Bai Yiyan with gentle affection.

“Good afternoon, Little Bai.”

As she spoke, Ye Manqing first noticed the beads of sweat on Bai Yiyan’s forehead, then looked at the fan in her hand that wasn’t being used. Her gaze shifted, taking a look at the small fan in Zhang Mingxiu’s hand.

“Director Zhang, lend me your small fan for a moment.”

“…Oh, okay.” Zhang Mingxiu was confused by the sudden change in Ye Manqing’s topic, paused, and then handed over the small fan.

Ye Manqing said “Thank you,” took the small fan from Zhang Mingxiu, and then handed it to Bai Yiyan.

The entire action was very natural, without any hint of being deliberate.

“…!” Bai Yiyan’s pair of brown pupils widened suddenly, her slender fingers tightly gripping the small fan, staring intently at Ye Manqing with a puzzled look.

Ye Manqing’s pair of slender eyes tilted slightly at the corners, her lips subtly curved upward beneath the veil, returning Bai Yiyan a bright smile.

“…” Bai Yiyan gently bit her lower lip, her cheeks flushed, communicating with Ye Manqing through their eyes.

Their gazes tangled together, and the people and objects around them blurred at this moment.

Bai Yiyan’s heart fluttered like a butterfly’s wings, her heartbeat fast and fervent, as if all the blood in her body had rushed to her heart.

Beside them, Zhang Mingxiu looked at Ye Manqing then at Bai Yiyan, his usually smooth brow furrowing little by little. Just as he was about to speak, Ye Manqing spoke first.

Ye Manqing: “Director Zhang, please lend my sister the small fan for now, I’ll return it to you later.”

Zhang Mingxiu suddenly realized and said: “…Oh, okay.”

Sister! Right, he almost forgot.

Bai Yiyan quickly fluttered her long, curled eyelashes. Although her heart was full of doubt, her expression only paused for a moment, and she immediately masked her emotions well.

Sister?

…

Because the female lead was feeling unwell, the afternoon schedule was temporarily adjusted.

To not waste the extras and the set, Ye Manqing, who was a special guest star, rushed over to “save the day” immediately after finishing her costume fitting photos.

In the drama, Ye Manqing plays a physician, the most famous divine doctor in the martial arts world, rumored to be able to bring the dead back to life. She wears a veil year-round, and no one has seen her true face, only knowing her surname is “Xue.” She always likes to travel alone, and no one knows her whereabouts.

“《Nine Heavens》Scene 800 Take 1 Slate 1! Action!” The clapperboard was hit loudly, and the slate operator quickly backed out of the shot.

Beside the carved wooden window, a mysterious woman wearing a veil sat at an octagonal table, her delicate hands holding a cup of hot tea, with wisps of steam rising.

The steam kissed the woman’s two thick eyelashes, as dark as crow feathers, making them slightly heavy, lowered gently.

On the octagonal table were a few small dishes, a pot of the best West Lake Longjing tea. A jade flute, entirely green, lay horizontally on the table, without any decoration, not even a tassel.

Since the woman entered the inn, all the diners in the inn focused their attention on her.

Curious about who this person was? Her aura and demeanor were simply otherworldly, much like an immortal cultivator. Could it be that this person belongs to the Penglai Immortal Sect?!

But… wasn’t the Penglai Immortal Sect already annihilated?

At the octagonal table, Ye Manqing lifted a corner of her veil with one hand and leisurely sipped a mouthful of fragrant tea.

She was unconcerned by the curious gazes, having grown used to causing quite a stir wherever she went, which is why she wore a veil year-round.

The camera suddenly cut, and a woman in a light green silk dress appeared at the inn’s entrance, holding a long sword inlaid with red and green gems. The woman was truly beautiful, with a pair of almond eyes holding millennia of coldness, emanating an extremely heavy killing intent.

Just one glare from the woman was enough to “slay” the lecherous men who were trying to peek at her beauty, splattering blood three feet away.

The diners were all frightened and quickly withdrew their gazes, lowering their heads to eat the white rice in their bowls, not daring to breathe loudly. Except for the veiled woman sitting by the window.

Ye Manqing continued to savor the cup of West Lake Longjing, undisturbed by the arrival of the green-robed woman.

However, the green-robed woman, holding her precious sword, walked straight towards the window and stood in front of Ye Manqing.

“Divine Doctor Xue!” The green-robed woman cupped her hands and bowed to Ye Manqing, her precious sword making a “clanging” sound.

With this utterance, the originally quiet inn became noisy again.

“What? She is Divine Doctor Xue?!”

“Is Divine Doctor Xue that young? I always thought Divine Doctor Xue was a white-haired old man.”

“What Divine Doctor Xue, it’s all empty talk, how can such a young woman have such superb medical skills? She must just be a quack.”

“Lower your voice, be careful not to be heard.”

“So what if I’m heard? I’m not afraid.”

The camera cut, pushing in little by little. The lens first landed on Ye Manqing’s fingers, which were sculpted like jade. The knuckles holding the teacup were slender and long, the joints distinct, and the pointed, fine fingernails were semi-transparent.

“Young lady, you’ve mistaken me for someone else.” Ye Manqing put down the teacup, lifted her eyes to meet the green-robed woman’s naked gaze, and said indifferently.

“I am not this ‘Divine Doctor Xue’ you speak of.”

“Divine Doctor Xue, you don’t have to rush to deny it.” The green-robed woman said coldly, expressionless. “Our Mistress has ordered that as long as Divine Doctor Xue is willing to treat Miss Zhou’s illness. As for the consultation fee, we will give you whatever you ask for.”

“A rather boastful tone.” Ye Manqing’s lips, hidden beneath the veil, hooked slightly, and her eyes instantly changed, becoming numb and ruthless.

A gaze that viewed life as insignificant grass, completely contrary to that of a “physician.”

In front of the monitor, Bai Yiyan’s breath hitched, her first reaction being startled by Ye Manqing’s gaze.

Bai Yiyan: “…!”

Bai Yiyan not only diligently studied her own role in the drama, but she also studied every character she had scenes with. This included “Divine Doctor Xue” played by Ye Manqing.

This Divine Doctor Xue can be described as an “eccentric.” On the surface, she is an ethereal figure, aloof and refined. But in reality, her temper is very peculiar, and whether she saves people depends entirely on her mood.

Therefore, Ye Manqing’s handling of this gaze was excellent!

“Cut! Excellent!” Zhang Mingxiu excitedly leaped up from his small stool, shouting loudly at everyone, “It’s a pass!”

“Makeup artists, touch up the actors’ makeup, we’ll change the camera position and get one more safety take.”

Ye Manqing’s gaze was such a pleasant surprise for Zhang Mingxiu!

“Little Bai, how was it? Isn’t your sister’s acting fantastic!” Zhang Mingxiu looked back at the screen on the monitor, excitedly saying to Bai Yiyan.

“…Mm.” Bai Yiyan’s expression paused slightly, but she immediately adapted to the new identity.

Ye Manqing’s sister.

…

At 8 PM, the crew wrapped up on time.

Zhang Mingxiu had been running on adrenaline, excited and thrilled all afternoon. Although it wasn’t his first time working with Ye Manqing, every time he filmed her scenes, he would still be very excited.

No director could help but marvel at Ye Manqing’s god-like acting skills.

“By the way, Manqing, are you still heading back to C City tonight?” Zhang Mingxiu asked, looking at Ye Manqing in her costume.

“I won’t be going back today. I’ll rest in Hengdian for the night and go back tomorrow.” Ye Manqing replied, her peripheral vision glancing at Bai Yiyan, who was standing beside Zhang Mingxiu.

Zhang Mingxiu: “Let’s go! Dinner is on me tonight, what do you want to eat?”

Ye Manqing smiled faintly, her eyes openly staring at Bai Yiyan, and she counter-asked Zhang Mingxiu: “Are you only inviting me?”

Zhang Mingxiu turned his head to look at Bai Yiyan standing next to him, and said as a matter of course: “Of course I have to invite Little Bai too!”

“Little Bai, want to join us for dinner tonight?”

Bai Yiyan nodded lightly: “Okay.”

Ye Manqing was sweaty after filming six or seven scenes. Although it couldn’t be seen on her face after the makeup touch-up, sweat beads could still be seen elsewhere, for example, on her neck.

A bead of clear sweat rolled down Ye Manqing’s fair and smooth neck, and the faint blue veins beneath her cool-toned skin subtly protruded. This moment, which was irresistibly sexy, happened to fall into Bai Yiyan’s eyes.

“…” Bai Yiyan subtly swallowed, a captivating dark luster rising in her eyes.

It took a lot of effort for Bai Yiyan to tear her gaze away from Ye Manqing’s neck. She quickly turned her head and let out a long, silent breath.

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