After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 111

Mao Heng was speechless.

After stammering for a long time, he finally managed to utter one sentence: “Miss Ye truly is not what she seems!”

[You can’t judge seawater by the bucket-full!]

[I suddenly feel like a novel has come true.]

[What?]

[The Dominant CEO Fell in Love with Me! Isn’t that enough of a novel?]

[Hahahaha, the comment above is ridiculous.]

[But seriously, I actually have the illusion that there are dozens of butlers standing at the door of this mansion (crying-laughing).]

Yan Li, following in the car behind, was also utterly stunned. Having been shocked too many times, he could no longer use the word “shocked” to describe his current feelings.

He asked Meng Kelin: “Ye Linghua really wasn’t someone you found through some connection to hook up with?”

Meng Kelin answered woodenly, “I told you, she came looking for me.”

Stuttering, Meng Kelin couldn’t help but add, “Besides, for someone of her caliber, where would we even find a connection?”

Yan Li thought about it and conceded that was true. Ye Linghua’s level was beyond just finding a “connection.”

But Ye Linghua was simply too young, which made Yan Li unable to help but sigh: “What exactly does she do to earn this much at her age?”

Outside, after Mao Heng finished speaking, Ye Linghua laughed and said, “It’s not entirely mine. It’s a joint investment with friends, and the income can only be considered to break even.”

Tan Wenchang said, “You’re too modest.” What if it only broke even? They worked their entire lives and still couldn’t earn the amount of money she invested.

Ye Linghua: “…”

When Ye Linghua brought the others over, Mao Heng and the rest finally realized that the people who came out to greet them were the management of the clubhouse.

Moreover, Ye Linghua’s demeanor toward the staff was different from what she showed on the program. It turned out that in front of outsiders, she had a stronger aura and was more coolly aloof.

The viewers couldn’t help but comment in the bullet screen: [A perfect transition from Gentle CEO to Dominant CEO.]

[(: Give me back the tender and gentle CEO Ye.]

[Aloof and noble CEO Ye, I can accept that too!]

Lin Xin also remembered when she came looking for Ye Linghua this year; she had been like a dominant CEO, with cold eyes and a high-and-mighty air.

If it weren’t for Ye Linghua’s friends helping, it might have been difficult for her to even get close.

“Xin Xin.”

Yet now…

Ye Linghua turned her head to look at her, her peach-blossom eyes seeming completely round due to confusion, looking very innocent. Lin Xin immediately found it amusing; people are always different.

Just as she and Ye Linghua were different, something had been changing since the moment they met.

No matter what Ye Linghua was like in front of outsiders, the Ye Linghua in Lin Xin’s eyes would forever be the person who walked up to her that day in the misty rain, holding a red umbrella.

She handed her a packet of tissues and softly told her: “Have you ever seen a princess crying in the rain? I have. You’re even more beautiful than I imagined.”

From then on, darkness receded, and light shone down.

Therefore, even though Ye Linghua brought her to this unfamiliar world, in a place where she didn’t even feel entirely stable, the curious and assessing eyes of Ye Linghua’s employees would not make Lin Xin retreat.

She jogged forward, walked beside Ye Linghua, looked up at her with a smile, and asked, “Why did you call me?”

Her smile was as bright as flowers after the rain, heavily weighing down the branches, blooming in clusters after the downpour. Carrying raindrops, it was so lovely that it couldn’t help but stir the heart.

Ye Linghua naturally felt a stir in her heart as well. When Lin Xin walked to her side, she suddenly lowered her head and planted a kiss on Lin Xin’s cheek in front of everyone.

The world went quiet; sounds receded like the tide. Lin Xin only felt the kiss on her cheek was as light as a butterfly resting for a moment, yet it completely disrupted the lake of her heart.

Lin Xin froze for an instant, then covered her face and looked at Ye Linghua in shock.

She was like a bullied cat, with all her fur standing on end.

Ye Linghua chuckled at her reaction and said, “I’m being very restrained! It’s just a kiss on the cheek.”

Qu Hejing, who was following behind, loudly declared, “We didn’t see anything!”

Mao Heng: “I’m getting old; poor eyesight is normal.”

Gong Chen: “I’m nearsighted! I forgot to wear my contacts today.”

Bai Xueyu, who was neither old nor nearsighted, rushed to say, “The sun just dazzled my eyes! I’m still seeing spots.”

[Hahahaha, you weren’t dazzled by the sun; you were dazzled by CEO Ye.]

[Ahhhhhhhhhhh, another day of Starlight CP Forever!!!]

[CEO Ye is awesome!!!]

[Ahhhhhhhhhhh, who can understand the excitement of the Zero Star fans!]

[I almost forgot about the small Zero Star CP.]

Zero Star Fans: [We aren’t small anymore!]

Starlight CP Fans: […]

Lin Xin was teased by everyone and angrily stomped on Ye Linghua’s foot, glaring at her, “Don’t pull any stunts!”

Then, she stomped angrily inside. Ye Linghua sucked in a breath and glared at Yan Li.

Yan Li: “… I didn’t suggest that!” Wasn’t that a fan request? Why are you looking at me?

Ye Linghua turned back to the camera and flashed a ‘1’ (Peace sign), then walked inside to chase after Lin Xin.

[Does CEO Ye know what a kiss is?]

[What kind of kiss is a peck on the cheek!!!]

[CEO Ye, are you capable or not!!! We gave you an opportunity, and you try to fool us with that?]

[KISS! KISS! Not a cheek peck!]

Of course, Ye Linghua ignored all this. She couldn’t see it anyway. Lin Xin was easily embarrassed. Although it was something they could do when filming a TV show, being with her actual lover made her shy.

Upon entering the main gate, everyone realized the interior was even larger than it looked from the outside.

Ye Linghua introduced: “This area is the hotel, that is the restaurant, and here we have massage services, a bar, and so on. I’ll have the staff take you to see them later. The biggest feature here is the large meadow in front. It’s very, very large.”

Tan Wenchang: “Isn’t this on a mountaintop?”

Ye Linghua smiled and said, “If it were just a mountaintop, why would we spend money to build a clubhouse here? When they first approached me for investment, what I valued was this meadow area. We built a golf course, and there are also many small villas. If you walk further into the mountains, there are waterfalls and lakes. Oh, right…”

Ye Linghua turned back and told them, “After you cross the meadow, there’s a forest, isn’t there? There are many small animals inside. We can legally hunt here, if you have the heart for it.”

Just hearing Ye Linghua’s description, everyone knew this was far more than a simple clubhouse; the scope was immense…

Mao Heng: “Can we finish exploring in one day?”

Ye Linghua: “People who come here usually stay for several days. I usually come up in the summer; it’s excellent for avoiding the heat here.”

That was true; it was very cool.

Ye Linghua: “However, the weather on the mountain changes quickly. It often rains when you’re in the middle of a game of golf. So, remember to bring an umbrella when you wander around.”

Qu Hejing smiled and asked, “You’re not just bringing us here to fob us off, are you?”

Ye Linghua laughed and said, “Beicheng is not coastal; it’s all mountains. The only things I can take you to see are these green mountains and beautiful waters. Also, the cities bordering Beicheng all have their own unique tourist features, as this area was originally partitioned from one of those provinces. So, Beicheng’s local cuisine is influenced by its neighbors and doesn’t have many unique dishes of its own. And the most famous landmark in this city… is right here.”

The manager beside her immediately spoke up: “Zuyan Mountain! The continuous mountains are connected by meadows, stretching as far as the eye can see. It allows everyone to experience the scenery of the Northwest without actually going there. It’s a very unique place in Beicheng. Other places include the ancient city to the south, but the ancient city isn’t very interesting during the day. I will arrange for people to take everyone there tonight. They have light shows, firework displays, and various acrobatics at night, which are highly watchable.”

The manager was articulate, speaking with a smile that increased everyone’s goodwill.

“As for the daytime, this place is the best to visit. I will lead everyone to try golf, horseback riding, hunting, and many other activities.”

Mao Heng laughed heartily: “Ye Linghua, you should give her a raise.”

Ye Linghua smiled at the manager and said, “You should be given one.”

The manager looked pleasantly surprised. Although she had been eager to perform at first—after all, this shareholder rarely showed up more than a few times a year—compared to the other shareholders, she was someone whose word was law.

If CEO Ye said there would be a raise, whether she was joking now or not, the raise was definite.

Thus, the manager became even more enthusiastic.

[Boohoohoo, this place looks so fun!]

[Can we afford to go, everyone? I feel like going here would be really expensive!

[I don’t even want to go play; I just want to work there. I feel like the salary must be high.]

[Now that the person above mentioned it, I realized that regardless of whether I can play or not, I feel like I don’t even qualify to work there.

[Humbly begging CEO Ye.

Yan Li saw this and was delighted, showing these few bullet screen comments to Ye Linghua.

Ye Linghua was generous: “We’ll have a lucky draw on the Starlight CP’s Super Topic later and give out free vouchers.”

[Does that include the airfare!!!]

Ye Linghua chuckled: “Yes, and a gift too.”

[Ahhhhhhhhhhh, so happy!!!]

[How do we enter the draw!]

Ye Linghua thought for a moment and then said, “All accounts with a level 8 membership on the Starlight CP, Zero Star, or Star Super Topics can participate in the draw.”

[Level 8…] It’s possible if we work hard.

Ye Linghua: “We’ll have someone publish the lucky draw Weibo post at 12 o’clock tonight…”

[…]That kills the hopes of those who wanted to follow at the last minute.

“The number of winners is set at 30,000 people. You can come here anytime within three years, and round-trip airfare is fully covered.”

What kind of divine prize is this!!!

[I’m going to rush to Level 8!!!]

[30,000 people!!! The odds are pretty good!!!]

[Thank goodness I never unfollowed o(╥﹏╥)o]

[CEO Ye is awesome!!!]

“You can bring your family, limited to 10 people.” Ye Linghua said, and then added uncertainly: “There won’t be any families with more than 10 people, right?”

[Long live CEO Ye!!!]

[Long live CEO Ye!!!]

[Long live CEO Ye!!!]

Ye Linghua looked at the manager and said, “The next time they come, let them know to charge it to my account.”

The manager naturally knew that “they” referred to the other shareholders.

However, at this moment, several messages appeared in the bullet screen.

[Charge what account! Can we not pay for our Sister-in-law’s fans?]

[Exactly, how unfamiliar! Sister-in-law, right? We’re all on travel terms now.]

[This definitely has to be paid for by us and Iron Tree together!]

[Hello everyone, we are friends of Old Ye and also shareholders of this clubhouse.]

Thus, the fans’ bullet screen became even more lively.

Because Ye Linghua was treating, the fan bullet screen comments were projected for everyone to see. Lin Xin saw those close friends calling her “Sister-in-law” and was immediately very embarrassed.

Ye Linghua, however, very naturally said, “Oh, since everyone wants to treat, I certainly won’t be modest.”

[Iron Tree is shameless.]

[Iron Tree is blooming! As friends, we can’t drag our feet.]

Seeing this situation, the viewers in the bullet screen naturally guessed that these were Ye Linghua’s friends, and instantly, another wave of people started claiming relationships.

Everything from long-lost siblings to illegitimate children who were separated—in short, it was very lively.

With the support of the shareholders, the manager felt even more unrestrained. She led everyone toward the meadow. The others were also very interested in horseback riding and golf, so they followed along.

When they arrived at the meadow Ye Linghua had mentioned, they realized how truly immense it was.

It stretched endlessly as far as the eye could see, seeming to merge with the distant mountains. The view was filled with lush greenery, which was truly exhilarating.

Mao Heng sighed: “I used to travel around a lot, and I’ve been horseback riding and golfing plenty. Coming here today, I realize how long it’s been since I properly went out to have fun.”

The others also took a deep breath and exclaimed, “Yes! We’ve been too busy.”

Their schedules were rushed again and again, and they hadn’t been able to stop and truly look at the world.

Stepping out of the ‘castle’ Ye Linghua had built, the deep breath they took felt like it washed away all the worldliness and busyness.

Feeling refreshed!

Although it was the middle of the day, everyone still stretched heartily under the brilliant sunlight.

The manager smiled and said: “We occasionally hold shareholder meetings here. CEO Shi once said that CEO Ye always tells everyone: ‘The wealthy have their way of living, and the poor have theirs. Life is only a few decades long. What matters is not money, but the heart. If you live with a good mindset, live healthily, smile happily, be busy sometimes, and idle sometimes. Everything is just right—that is the best way to live.'”

There were no famous quotes or deep philosophical maxims.

The ordinary words seemed to see through life.

Not chasing fame and fortune, not being a complete slacker.

Yan Li stood not far away and, upon hearing this, seemed to have an epiphany. He couldn’t help but say, “No wonder no one saw that she was rich until now. Her mindset is grounded. We are inferior to her.” They had only looked at Ye Linghua regarding whether she was rich or not.

However, Ye Linghua only ever wanted everyone to see her true self from the beginning.

The others also seemed to suddenly understand something. Without saying much more, they quickly started playing under the manager’s arrangement.

Lin Xin had never ridden a horse and wanted to try, but she was afraid.

Ye Linghua asked the manager to lead a horse over and said to Lin Xin, “I’ll help you up, and I’ll ride with you.”

Looking at the hand extended at her side, Lin Xin finally agreed. She reached out and held Ye Linghua’s hand, and with the help of the others, she managed to get onto the horse.

Ye Linghua grabbed the reins and swung herself onto the horse behind Lin Xin.

Their bodies were quietly pressed together, much like their hearts at that moment.

Lin Xin leaned against Ye Linghua’s chest and softly asked, “How do I ride?”

Ye Linghua reached out and patted her thigh, saying, “Clench your legs.”

Then Ye Linghua leaned close to Lin Xin’s ear and said, “It gets quite bumpy when you run. If you’re scared, you can tell me to stop anytime.”

Lin Xin nodded, “Okay.”

[…Is it just my dirty mind?]

[The person above needs to leave! I was watching innocently, and now that you’ve said that, I can’t stop thinking about it.]

[The dialogue is a bit suggestive.

[You bunch of damned CP fans.]

[Solo fans, we are officially recognized CP fans now! Don’t look down on us.]

In the time it took for these few bullet screen comments, Ye Linghua had already galloped off with Lin Xin.

The running horse was like it had sprouted wings, carrying Lin Xin soaring under the blue sky. Looking at the nearby sky, Lin Xin suddenly understood why Ye Linghua had bought this place and built a riding stable.

The mountaintop is the closest point to the sky!

At this moment, she felt like a flying bird, free and unrestrained.

The others were also led by the manager, choosing to ride horses, play golf, or even hunt. After playing, the clubhouse offered dining, swimming, massages, and everything else imaginable.

They could also choose from camping, staying in a villa, or resting at the hotel.

After Ye Linghua took Lin Xin for a circuit, the two continued to ride the horse, leaning against each other and exploring the area thoroughly.

She took Lin Xin to see the endless meadow, the continuous mountain range, the beautiful waterfall, and the life within the deep forest…

Time slowly drifted by, carrying the sun overhead as it began its descent toward the base of the mountain.

It wasn’t until dusk that Yan Li saw the two of them riding back on the horse. Under the sunset, they returned bathed in the afterglow.

Yan Li watched through the camera as they suddenly stopped about 50 meters away. Lin Xin turned her head, looking slightly upward at Ye Linghua. After saying something he couldn’t hear, Ye Linghua lowered her head and captured her lips.

The constant change of the world, the ebb and flow of tides, were insignificant compared to the rosy glow behind the two people at that moment.

Before the twilight deepened, the love shared between the two people kissing on horseback.

Although their faces were indistinguishable, they could only see their almost merged silhouettes. Still, in the context of the breathtaking scenery, the sight was equally moving.

Not only was Yan Li, sitting there, deeply stirred, but the fans watching the scene through the camera were just as excited.

Beautiful love is always desirable.

The beautiful scenery accompanied by the beautiful wine of love felt intoxicating and beautiful at that moment.

Everyone couldn’t help but wear a collective, fond smile, only to suddenly notice Ye Linghua moving on the horse.

Then, they saw Ye Linghua suddenly raise her hand and flash a V-sign (a peace/victory sign).

Yan Li: “…”