After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 101

The Aftermath and a Private Getaway

【It really went black?】

Looking at the text [The live broadcast you are watching has been closed] displayed on the screen, all the viewers were stunned.

They actually shut down the live stream?

Immediately, everyone left the Douyin live stream room and rushed to the Weibo Super Topic to vent their anger.

【Wow, Xiao Qiming is too much! They actually closed the live stream.】

【Exactly, is this something a human would do?】

【Yeah! What is it that we VIPs can’t see?】

【Right! As the CP fans who supported them this far, what is there we shouldn’t see?】

【Exactly! The fan-fiction I read isn’t any more modest than the live stream! What are they afraid of?】

【Link please, upstairs.】

【Why bother with a link! Aren’t we waiting for the real-life stream?】

Some fans didn’t care about the closure because of the intense, passionate live stream. Excited CP fans started running giveaways on the Super Topic. One by one, CP fans launched giveaway posts on Weibo, excited as if they were getting married themselves. Many passersby and fans of other celebrities heard about the Rising Star Super Topic carnival and rushed over to participate.

Consequently, amidst the trending topics about online abuse, several new ones quickly surfaced. The number one topic was—Lin Xin Proposes.

Those simple four words directly ignited Weibo.

The programmers, who had just managed to fix the Weibo crash, received news that Weibo had crashed again.

The Programmer: “…” Seriously, couldn’t they broadcast this great content separately? Why pile it all up?

The Calm After the Storm

Meanwhile, a completely different scene unfolded at the Leisurely Courtyard. After the live stream was shut down, everyone sitting at the dining table remained silent.

No one was even eating the crayfish anymore; they were all staring blankly at the sky and the ground.

As if the freshly painted white walls were fascinating, their eyes couldn’t help but dart toward a certain direction.

Lin Xin sat there, her eyes silently fixed on the crayfish in front of her. Only her bright red ears betrayed her current state of mind.

Ye Linghua gently rubbed the pendant in her hand, her eyes slowly shifting from the pendant to Lin Xin beside her. Seeing that Lin Xin persistently refused to look at her, Ye Linghua couldn’t help but chuckle. Lin Xin then turned her head away even more desperately, only presenting the back of her head to Ye Linghua.

Ye Linghua wasn’t ready to press the issue just yet, as dozens of eyes were currently fixed on her and Lin Xin.

Therefore, she first directed her gaze toward Yan Li and asked with a gentle, gentlemanly smile: “Is there any need to continue filming?”

Yan Li paused, then shamelessly replied: “Since you asked so sincerely, I will answer sincerely: I think it’s absolutely necessary!” Ye Linghua’s request to shut down the live stream was exactly what he wanted. Broadcast a portion of such a sensational plot and save the rest for the television broadcast.

The ratings…

Tsk tsk tsk, just thinking about it was thrilling! Yan Li couldn’t help but grin wickedly, feeling like a son of fortune! How brilliant was the idea to invite Ye Linghua in the first place? This was his reward!

He was too happy!!!

Ye Linghua was amused by his response. Her mood right now was like being on a cloud. Light, airy, as if a gentle breeze could float her away.

Yan Li’s words didn’t annoy her, but she still asked: “What if I feel it’s unnecessary?”

Yan Li was instantly heartbroken, asking her miserably: “Why?” Why would you think it’s unnecessary? Why!!!

Ye Linghua smiled and glanced at Lin Xin, answering: “I want to have a good talk with a certain person, but I think that person might be too embarrassed to talk properly in front of you all.”

Yan Li swiftly looked at Lin Xin, then said earnestly, as if an elder counseling a junior: “Lin Xin, ah~!” His tone was one of senior guidance: “Look, look, how many trending topics are there now? We should seize this opportunity to film a sincere confession segment. When it airs on TV, I guarantee it’ll explode!”

Lin Xin turned her head away: “No need.” Her answer was crisp and definite.

Yan Li: “…” She’s completely unyielding!

Having received such an answer, Yan Li was still unwilling to give up but had no leverage against them. He began to brainstorm, wondering if he could use the contract to pressure Lin Xin, but doing so would require him to consider…

Yan Li’s gaze drifted slowly to Ye Linghua beside Lin Xin. Judging by Ye Linghua’s performance today, calling her an ordinary person was a severe understatement. After all, an ordinary person really couldn’t pull off what happened today.

If Ye Linghua bought the footage of Lin Wan and Zheng Lanwen from a paparazzi, it would have cost at least several million yuan, right?

If she hadn’t bought it from a paparazzi, she must have recorded it herself. But how would she have known Zheng Lanwen’s itinerary?

They were having an affair! How could that be the kind of itinerary that a sasaeng fan would know?

No, the main point was that Ye Linghua didn’t look like a sasaeng fan at all.

To know the itinerary and even film at close range meant she was aware of Zheng Lanwen’s every move even after leaving the country. Even without a paparazzi, this would require someone with extreme influence and connections.

Regardless of the scenario, the fact that Ye Linghua obtained that information meant she was not ordinary.

Therefore, Yan Li was forced to consider Ye Linghua’s feelings for once. If he used the contract to pressure Lin Xin, would this woman use something to crush him instead?

No, no, no. Even though he wasn’t sure, it was better not to offend her.

Yan Li could only persuade Lin Xin: “Reconsider?”

Lin Xin looked up and glared at him. Yan Li then noticed Lin Xin’s face was as red as blood.

Lin Xin: “It was just a necklace. The live stream already made it clear. What else is there to film?”

“So…” Ye Linghua rubbed the pendant and looked at Lin Xin, asking: “Was giving it to me back then really a proposal?”

Lin Xin immediately spun her head to glare at Ye Linghua. Her face, scarlet like a ripe, tender peach, made one want to take a bite.

Ye Linghua was taken aback by the glare and obediently said: “I’m just asking.”

Lin Xin’s face flushed even deeper. After a long pause, under Ye Linghua’s innocent gaze, she finally blurted out: “This necklace… this necklace… represents an unfulfillable wedding! So, how can it be a proposal? That’s not what it means at all!”

Ye Linghua gripped the pendant tightly. The slightly protruding crushed diamonds pricked her palm. She had always felt there was something odd about this necklace.

Xin Xin Xiang Shang said the necklace metaphorically represented a secret crush carried with one’s life, and a secret crush couldn’t be brought into the light. Since it couldn’t be brought to light, it naturally had no future.

Furthermore, if it represented a proposal, why was it expressed so vaguely? Could it be that this proposal was never intended for the other person to know?

Why?

Because a secret admirer’s proposal is a proposal meant only for oneself.

How could a secret admirer have the courage to propose? By giving the necklace to the person they loved, the proposal was considered complete.

This necklace, using the story of the mermaid, only ever represented—sorrow.

But even so, Ye Linghua was already incredibly satisfied. Even though Lin Xin said the necklace wasn’t a proposal!

Ye Linghua smiled sweetly, then released the mermaid tail pendant. She stood up, walked to stand in front of Lin Xin, and said: “If it truly doesn’t count, then that’s perfect.”

Lin Xin froze, looking up at her. Perfect for what?

The moment she looked up, before she could clearly see the person in front of her, she suddenly felt a softness on her lips, followed by gasps and shouts of delighted surprise.

Lin Xin’s mind went blank. She didn’t fully register what had happened.

In front of her, a pair of amorous peach blossom eyes were full of laughter. Ye Linghua’s alluring red lips touched her own at the corner of her mouth, separating and coming together, sending a slight tingle through her.

She heard Ye Linghua whisper close to her: “Then, let me be the one to propose this time!”

This time? A proposal?

Lin Xin’s eyes slowly widened. Her mind couldn’t process the thought, but fireworks were bursting in her heart. The slight contact on her lips sent a tingling sensation that almost made Lin Xin unable to stop herself from rising onto her tiptoes to press back.

Hearing that sentence, all her desires were suddenly magnified. She wanted to intertwine her lips with hers; she wanted to embrace her in the sunlight.

Ye Linghua’s curved eyes sparkled. She straightened up, pulling away from those tempting red lips. Though reluctant, she had to settle the situation first.

Ye Linghua turned to face Yan Li, then smiled and asked: “Are you satisfied now?”

Lin Xin: “…”

The ratings will absolutely skyrocket!!!

Yan Li raised his hand and gave an OK sign.

Ye Linghua then took Lin Xin’s hand and looked at the other guests, saying: “We have something to attend to, so we’ll be heading out. The crayfish…”

Mao Heng: “We’ll eat them, we’ll eat all of them.”

Tan Wenchuang: “Ahem, we really love eating crayfish.”

Qu Hejing held back a laugh: “Exactly. We’ve never had such delicious crayfish in our lives.”

Gong Chen, still wearing gloves from peeling crayfish, couldn’t help but ask: “Will you be back for dinner?”

Ye Linghua’s eyes were like crescent moons, their soft, moist glow making everyone feel comfortable.

She said: “Since you asked, no, we won’t be back for dinner.”

Gong Chen murmured “Oh,” then repeated it seven or eight times before saying: “You two go! Go on!”

Bai Xueyu added: “It’s okay if you come back tomorrow.”

Zhuo Yaxin: “I’ll do the dishes for you.”

Ye Linghua smiled even more gently: “Your kindness is hard to refuse, so I’ll have dinner delivered tonight.”

Mao Heng laughed, got up, and said: “Oh, that’s too kind! Send plenty, okay! We have a lot of people.”

The Guests: “…”

Lin Xin: “…”

Yan Li: “…”

Ye Linghua: “Okay.”

Ye Linghua held Lin Xin’s hand and started walking out. Passing Yan Li, Yan Li awkwardly asked: “What about us?”

Ye Linghua replied with her usual amiable smile: “You, too. Everyone worked hard today. I have good news, so let’s all share in the joy.”

Only then did Yan Li let them leave, politely saying: “Don’t be too modest then! Send plenty. I haven’t eaten anything good.”

Lin Xin: “…”

Ye Linghua: “Okay.”

And so, after being roped into treating everyone to dinner, Ye Linghua and Lin Xin were finally allowed to leave.

Meng Keling watched their retreating figures, recalled when the necklace was given, and couldn’t help but sigh with emotion. Lin Xin was still Lin Xin!

An Unexpected Proposal

Leaving the Leisurely Courtyard, Ye Linghua took Lin Xin to the village pier to wait. Most of the villagers didn’t follow celebrities; they were only curious enough to watch when they came to film.

By now, everyone was tired of watching and usually went about their busy daily lives.

Not to mention, the villagers were completely unaware of the chaos on Weibo today.

Therefore, seeing Ye Linghua sitting with Lin Xin on the roadside, they just smiled and greeted them: “Have you eaten?”

Ye Linghua nodded: “We have.”

The villager smiled and asked: “It’s so hot. Aren’t you going to rest?”

Ye Linghua replied with a smile: “Yes, we’re going to find a place to rest now.”

The villager murmured “Oh,” but before he fully understood, he saw a black sedan drive up in the distance. The car’s lines were smooth, looking elegant and expensive.

Although life was better now and the village had many such cars, this one somehow looked different.

It seemed especially beautiful? The villager glanced at it twice, then left. Though curious, he wasn’t that interested. The weather was hot, and he was rushing home to rest!

“President Ye!” A head peered out of the car. A head of black, beautiful hair danced in the sea breeze, and a beautiful face evoked a sense of pity.

Lin Xin paused.

Ye Linghua saw the car arrive and led Lin Xin over. Standing by the car, the woman quickly got out, smiling as she greeted: “Hello, President Ye…”

After greeting Ye Linghua, her eyes shifted to Lin Xin beside her. She had also been keeping a constant eye on the live stream, as she worked for Ye Linghua and had to monitor all things related to her.

Therefore, she already knew everything that had happened in the live stream. Seeing the two women’s hands tightly clasped, fingers intertwined, what more was there to know?

The woman withdrew her gaze, looked at Lin Xin, and smiled brightly: “Hello, Madam.”

Lin Xin’s breath hitched: “…” Although she felt it was too soon, her initial defensiveness instantly evaporated.

A moment later, her face couldn’t help but slowly turn red again, her gaze fluttering nervously.

Ye Linghua saw her reaction and felt her heart melt. She couldn’t resist teasing her, gently shaking Lin Xin’s hand as a reminder: “She’s greeting you!”

Lin Xin’s face grew even redder. She glared at Ye Linghua.

Ye Linghua then looked at the woman with a “serious” expression and said: “The Madam is too shy to respond.”

Lin Xin: “…”

The woman held back a laugh and said: “Madam, my name is Xin Meng. I’m President Ye’s secretary. You can just call me Xiao Meng. If you need anything in the future, you can contact me directly.”

Lin Xin couldn’t remain silent. Seeing Xin Meng introduce herself, she quickly spoke: “Hello, Xiao Meng. You can just call me Lin Xin.”

Xin Meng smiled even more brightly, saying: “I shouldn’t call President Ye’s loved one by her given name.”

Lin Xin: “…We haven’t even tied the knot yet!”

Ye Linghua: “We will eventually.”

Lin Xin couldn’t help but forcefully shake her hand: “You’re so shameless today!”

Ye Linghua was genuinely shocked: “Have I already been upgraded to ‘shameless’ in your mind? I haven’t even done anything yet!”

Lin Xin rolled her eyes, wanting to pull her hand away and walk off.

Ye Linghua quickly pulled her back. Lin Xin stumbled backward, landing right against Ye Linghua’s body.

Through the thin fabric of their summer clothes, she could even feel the warmth of the other person’s body.

Ye Linghua said with a laugh: “I won’t tease you anymore. I’m just too happy.”

Lin Xin paused, feeling Ye Linghua’s arms slowly wrap around her from behind, holding her tightly. Ye Linghua’s head gently rested on her shoulder. The intimate embrace slowly calmed Lin Xin’s heart.

“I’m so happy that, even from back then, your heart had already chosen me.”

Lin Xin blinked, her gaze fixed on the boundless ocean ahead, sparkling under the sunlight. There were fishing boats and sailboats on the water. Besides the salty smell of the sea, she could smell Ye Linghua’s faint, clean fragrance.

She couldn’t clearly see Ye Linghua’s face, but she could hear the emotion in her voice. Lin Xin didn’t understand why she was so emotional.

She liked her! She hadn’t been confused about her feelings; she had just lost the courage to make the first move. This wonderful, wonderful Ye Linghua made her afraid to believe that she could win Ye Linghua’s affection.

A wounded heart couldn’t heal instantly.

But Ye Linghua was so perfect. She couldn’t help the stirring of her heart, yet she couldn’t help the fear. She wanted to possess her, yet she was afraid of possessing her.

Lin Xin had been caught in this conflict of emotions back then, but her feelings for Ye Linghua had never changed.

So, choosing Ye Linghua—wasn’t that the most natural thing in the world? Lin Xin blinked her large eyes, looking into the distance, and softly replied: “It was destined the moment you appeared before my eyes.”

Ye Linghua rubbed against her and said: “Then I am very grateful that I came that day.”

“Hey, President Ye, Madam, are you getting in the car or not?”

Xin Meng’s voice suddenly interrupted their romantic conversation. Ye Linghua’s eyes, full of deadly intent, slowly turned toward Xin Meng.

Xin Meng: “…”