After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 31

There were only a few days left until Saturday, and Lin Xin began to ponder how to celebrate Ye Linghua’s birthday. It was the first birthday for both of them since they met, so she should do something, right? Or what kind of birthday gift should she get?

After seeing the message on her phone, Lin Xin couldn’t sleep all night.

Because Saturday was so close, she became nervous.

Although she didn’t have a plan yet, Lin Xin still planned to go out the next morning to look for a gift.

As a result, on that very day, Meng Kelin finally found a new script and came to her door.

As soon as she walked in, she saw Lin Xin was ready to go out. She was wearing a white T-shirt, dad jeans, and a pink baseball cap. She looked youthful, lively, and cute. But she was also wearing a mask and tiptoeing downstairs, looking secretive and sneaky.

Meng Kelin narrowed her eyes. A grown person was acting like a thief in her own home. What was she up to?

So, she asked, “Where are you going?”

This simple greeting startled Lin Xin. She nervously looked up, and seeing there was no movement upstairs, her expression became cold. She coughed and said seriously, “I’m going out!”

If you’re going out, just say so confidently! Meng Kelin was speechless for a moment and then asked, “Then why are you acting like a thief?”

Lin Xin heard this and quickly put her index finger to her lips, shushing her. Then she secretly peeked upstairs again. Still not hearing anything, she finally felt relieved and said to Meng Kelin, “I’m going out for something. Do you have something for me?” Why are you standing in front of me? You didn’t even knock before coming in. I’m going to take away your key.

Meng Kelin was too lazy to question her strange thoughts. She decided to get down to business first. She held up the file folder in her hand and said with a smile, “A new script. Want to take a look?”

Lin Xin was choked up. She frowned, very unhappy with the timing. But then she thought that this was a good excuse to go out, so she said, “Why don’t we go to a cafe to discuss it?”

Meng Kelin: “…” A cafe? Is the living room too small for me to sit in?

“Where are you going?”

Before Meng Kelin could react, Ye Linghua suddenly appeared on the stairs behind Lin Xin. She was dressed casually, and her long, straight black hair was tied into a ponytail. She saw the two of them standing at the top of the stairs, talking about going out, so she asked.

To her surprise, Lin Xin had a huge reaction. When she heard her question, she was so startled that she lost her grip on the handrail and lost her balance. She was about to fall when Ye Linghua quickly took a few steps forward and grabbed her arm, preventing Lin Xin from rolling down the stairs for the third time.

Lin Xin was still shaken. She looked at Ye Linghua and said, “Thank you.”

Ye Linghua let go of her and smiled faintly. “Don’t mention it. It’s my job. Where are you going with your change of clothes? I’ll go with you?” Seeing that she had changed clothes and hearing them talking about going out, Ye Linghua, as a personal assistant, asked.

But Lin Xin shook her head like a rattle. “No, no, I’m going to discuss a script with Sister Meng. It would be boring for you to come.”

Boring? When was it not boring when she went to events with her?

Although she thought this, Ye Linghua didn’t expose her. She just raised her eyebrows and said, “Find a place with good privacy. There are quite a few fans and paparazzi following you these days.”

Lin Xin remembered that her popularity had recently increased, and going out would easily attract fans. It was also not a good idea to discuss a script openly in a crowded lobby. So she nodded quickly and, under Ye Linghua’s meaningful gaze, pulled Meng Kelin and quickly left.

After they were out of the villa, she complained to Meng Kelin, “Her gaze is so piercing. Do you think she figured out that I was lying to her?”

Meng Kelin: “…Lying? About what? I’m serious about discussing the script with you.”

Lin Xin: “Oh, right.”

Meng Kelin: “…”

The two of them found a nearby cafe and chose a table in a corner. After the coffee came, Lin Xin took off her mask and asked Meng Kelin, “What kind of script did you choose?”

Meng Kelin handed her the file folder. Lin Xin took it and glanced at the script. To her surprise, it wasn’t a romance show. Instead, it was an office drama, focusing on the competition between companies, the friendship between women, and a touch of romance as a seasoning.

Lin Xin had acted in many shows as a child, including romance, historical, and slice-of-life dramas. As she got older, she also starred in a few romance shows and was once a top star for a while.

Later, Meng Kelin told her that acting in romance shows wasn’t the best long-term option, as the age limit for such roles was very strict. Once she couldn’t act in them anymore, it would be difficult to transition to other genres.

So, when she was 19, Meng Kelin started helping her get into the movie industry.

Meng Kelin had a wide network and got her the opportunity by drinking dozens of bottles of baijiu. Lin Xin herself was also ambitious, and her acting skills exploded in her first film. She became a rookie film queen, winning the title for three consecutive years. That was the former Lin Xin, glorious and unstoppable.

But even so, now that she was back, no movie scripts were being sent to her. Even if there were, they were low-budget and not of good quality.

Meng Kelin had not accepted any of them for her, but Lin Xin didn’t expect the first one to be an office drama.

Meng Kelin also thought of this and explained, “TV shows are where the money is now! You’ve seen it. Many veterans are also returning to TV. Besides, movies require a lot of pre-production. The big blockbusters have already decided on their cast last year. Since you’re making a comeback this year, there’s no room for you in any of them. You can’t just be idle for so long! TV shows are a good choice.”

Seeing that Lin Xin was listening casually and only flipping through a few pages of the script, Meng Kelin reminded her, “This is only a part of the script. I’ve read it, and it’s very good. It has the potential to be a huge hit and is worth fighting for.”

Lin Xin hummed in agreement, asking with little concern, “When will filming begin?”

Meng Kelin: “The crew has everything ready and is preparing for the start of filming. They sent us the script because you’ve become popular recently. The crew wants you to join as soon as possible so they can start filming.”

Lin Xin was surprised. “That’s so rushed?”

Meng Kelin laughed. “The actress they had originally cast had an accident, so they’re looking for a replacement. Why else would they have everything ready before finding the lead actress?”

Lin Xin thought for a moment and had a rough idea of who the actress was. A couple of days ago, there was news about a male star coming out and an actress’s scandal, which was probably this actress.

Meng Kelin added, “Take the script home and read it. Give me your answer by tomorrow morning. Please be quick. The crew hopes you can join the cast around the 28th.”

Lin Xin’s eyebrows furrowed. She counted on her fingers. The 28th? The 28th was a Saturday, wasn’t it?

“The 28th? This month?”

Meng Kelin: “Of course.”

Lin Xin pursed her lips and then asked softly, “Can it be two days later?”

Meng Kelin paused and then looked at her suspiciously. “Tell me! What’s going on? Be honest. You were acting all sneaky this morning, and now you want to make time for the 28th. Is there something special about that day?”

Lin Xin coughed, and her eyes darted away again. But Meng Kelin wasn’t going to let her off the hook. Under Meng Kelin’s scrutinizing gaze, Lin Xin finally gave up and confessed, “This Saturday is Ye Linghua’s birthday.”

Meng Kelin’s eyes widened. She thought about it and then asked Lin Xin, “How do you know?”

Lin Xin’s face slowly turned red. She gently tapped her cheek with her index finger and said, “Her friend sent her a message, and I saw it.”

Meng Kelin’s eyes immediately became suspicious. Lin Xin quickly explained, “I didn’t sneak a look.”

Just as Meng Kelin was relieved, Lin Xin added, “It’s just that her phone was next to me, and I accidentally saw it.”

Meng Kelin: “…” How is that different from sneaking a look?

Meng Kelin didn’t know what was going on between Lin Xin and Ye Linghua yet. But people usually celebrate their birthdays with those they are close to, right?

Seeing that Lin Xin was still foolishly preparing a gift, Meng Kelin didn’t want anything disappointing to happen on that day. So, she asked Lin Xin, “Have you thought that she might be going out to celebrate her birthday with her friends? Since her friend asked how she was going to celebrate, they’re probably going to get together.”

This… she really hadn’t thought of that.

Lin Xin froze. That’s true…

Her friend had asked her how she was going to celebrate this year, which meant that they had celebrated together in previous years?

“And…” Meng Kelin saw that Lin Xin seemed to be getting too involved and couldn’t see the big picture. She couldn’t help but remind her, “Does Ye Linghua have a lover? If she does, she should probably celebrate her birthday with her lover, right?”

At this, Lin Xin’s slightly flushed face paled a little. Meng Kelin’s words were like a blow to her head. But on second thought, it had nothing to do with her whether Ye Linghua had a lover or not.

They were two strangers, and it was none of her business.

Lin Xin silently looked at the coffee on the table. Even though she knew it was none of her business, she felt a little uneasy.

Was she sad? Not really.

She just felt… a little uncomfortable.

Seeing that Lin Xin seemed to have taken her words to heart, Meng Kelin continued to ask, “Were you going to go out and buy a gift for her today?”

Lin Xin hummed in agreement and put the script aside. The shame on her face was gone, replaced by a cold, apathetic expression. “She’s a great person. She’s helped me so much. Since I saw that her birthday is on Saturday, I think I should prepare something.”

Meng Kelin nodded in agreement. As long as Lin Xin understood those issues first, it was fine.

After saying this, Lin Xin and Meng Kelin went their separate ways. Lin Xin took the incomplete script home.

She returned home dejectedly. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Ye Linghua sitting alone on the floor against the glass door on the first floor. The sunlight filtered through the leaves of the trees behind her, casting a dappled shadow outside the door.

It draped Ye Linghua in a faint white halo.

She was looking at her phone. When she heard the sound from the entrance, she looked over with a hint of indifference. Seeing that it was her, she was stunned for a moment, and then a smile bloomed on her face. “You’re back so soon?”

Lin Xin’s unusual behavior when she left had made Ye Linghua realize that she was probably hiding something. And with the script issue, she thought it would take a long time.

Lin Xin lowered her head, and her hair covered her expression for a moment. She said in a soft voice, “Yeah, I just need to read the script.”

Ye Linghua nodded. She got up from the floor and walked to the kitchen. As she passed by her, she asked, “What would you like to drink?”

Lin Xin took a deep breath and forced herself to cheer up. “Anything.”

“Okay.” Ye Linghua didn’t ask further. She saw that Lin Xin was a little down, so she took out the drink she had just made from the refrigerator. “I found a recipe for a lemonade and watermelon sparkling drink online, so I made some.”

Lin Xin changed into her slippers and went into the living room. The cold air rushed toward her, blowing away the heat from her body. She placed the script on the coffee table in the living room and looked toward the kitchen. She saw Ye Linghua coming out with two drinks. In the glass cups, a slice of yellow lemon and a cup full of ice floated in the red liquid, with a small mint leaf as a garnish.

It was very beautiful and looked very refreshing.

But at this moment, she had no interest in the drink. Ye Linghua had been here for a long time, but with just one sentence from Meng Kelin today, Lin Xin suddenly realized that she didn’t know anything about Ye Linghua. She didn’t know anything about her.

After feeling dejected for a while, Lin Xin was still not content and wanted to find out.

When she saw Ye Linghua put the drink in front of her, she spoke. “Sister Meng said she got a script for me.”

Ye Linghua casually replied, “That’s great.”

Lin Xin: “The crew is in a hurry. Sister Meng said I should join the cast this Saturday.”

Ye Linghua didn’t think too much of it and continued to reply, “Okay.”

She had mentioned her birthday, so why wasn’t there any reaction?

Lin Xin was a little anxious. “Don’t you think Saturday is too rushed?”

Ye Linghua was confused. “Huh? Me? I don’t think so.” Seeing her still frowning, Ye Linghua finally understood and asked softly, “You think it’s rushed? Then we can postpone it for two days. Sister Meng won’t let you? I can talk to her.”

Lin Xin was unhappy. “No, she didn’t say no. I was just worried that you would be busy!”

Ye Linghua was confused. “What am I busy with? I’m an all-around worker, aren’t I? Whatever you do, I’ll follow.”

Lin Xin secretly glanced at her from the corner of her eye and saw that she was still confused. Lin Xin could only say, “Then if you have something you need to do, and I force you to rush with me, I’ll feel bad.”

Her rare display of arrogance made Ye Linghua not know whether to laugh or cry. “But I don’t have anything to do! No matter what it is, it’s not as important as your work!”

Lin Xin froze, her face flushed. She glared at her.

Ye Linghua was dumbfounded. “…” So, what did she say wrong?