After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 84

The sea breeze gently caressed the world, pushing waves toward the golden sand. The waves crashed against the reefs, and the resulting spray fell back into the sea.

The ocean’s chorus echoed with a drawn-out contentment.

The sound of the waves seemed to carry far away. Lin Xin’s mind went blank for an instant. She blinked her large eyes, her eyelashes brushing against Ye Linghua’s face, creating a tickle.

Ye Linghua suddenly snapped back to her senses. She stepped back, breaking away from the kiss that had been given in a moment of passion.

Lin Xin was left momentarily stunned, looking at her blankly. The kiss, which had come and gone quickly, left her in a dreamlike state; she wasn’t even sure if it had truly happened.

That fleeting touch was like a nighttime firework or a short-lived Epiphyllum flower.

Ye Linghua looked awkwardly at the corridor camera and reminded Lin Xin, “That… the camera…”

Lin Xin gasped, realizing the situation. Her face abruptly flooded with a deep blush. She whispered, “It’s okay! I’m not afraid.”

Ye Linghua nervously scratched her cheek and quietly asked, “But, isn’t it bad for this to air?”

Lin Xin thought blankly, “I don’t know, maybe?”

In the entertainment industry, you never knew who would become popular or who would flop. Relationships could be met with blessings or condemnation. Some queens found their comment sections overrun with criticism when they dated, while others received an outpouring of support.

But…

Lin Xin looked up at Ye Linghua and said seriously, “I don’t care either!”

The sky was azure, with clouds stacked on top of one another like white cotton. They rested on the distant sea surface, making the water look even bluer. The white waves raced excitedly toward the beach like the hem of a giant skirt.

The Silent Observer

Zheng Lanwen stood beneath them, staring silently into the distance, her eyes dull and purposeless. Yet, her ears could clearly hear every word of their conversation. She felt like the dirtiest thief in the world, peeking at the most beautiful, most brilliant diamond, yet forever unable to possess it.

“I haven’t been attacked online before…”

Lin Xin muttered softly, a quiet complaint, but without any hint of grievance, waiting for Ye Linghua’s response with anticipation.

Zheng Lanwen’s heart ached. Yes! From beginning to end, the one being attacked was not just me, but Lin Xin too. Lin Xin had suffered countless times the hurt Zheng Lanwen felt. Lin Xin would lick her wounds but always look up and smile at Zheng Lanwen.

Because of this…

Because of this, Zheng Lanwen had ignored it again and again…

Ignoring the bloody scars on Lin Xin’s back, wounds that healed into calluses only to be torn open once more.

Upstairs, Ye Linghua heard the comment and reached out to hold Lin Xin’s hand. They transferred their warmth to each other.

Lin Xin was startled. She looked at the large hand holding hers, her heart surging. She looked at Ye Linghua and asked cautiously, “Ye Linghua, what does this mean—kissing me and holding my hand now?”

It was a question, yet asked in the sweetest voice. She was even prepared to dismiss it as a joke if Ye Linghua denied it.

“Is there… any other meaning?” Ye Linghua said with a smile.

Lin Xin glared at her. “You’re sneaky.” Even now, she wouldn’t say it directly. Was she waiting for Lin Xin to confess? Too sly.

Ye Linghua: “It’s not sneaky! I thought it was very obvious.”

Lin Xin turned her head, slightly irritated. “It’s not your first time kissing me.”

Ye Linghua nodded in acknowledgment. “It’s truly not the first time, but every time means the same thing.”

Whether it was the first kiss or the second, what she had always wanted to ask was: Lin Xin, will you be with me?

A Confident Answer

At that, Lin Xin was silent for a moment. Then she secretly peeked at Ye Linghua and asked, “You said you liked me before, but then said you couldn’t accept me for now. Why can you accept me now?”

Ye Linghua saw her secretive demeanor, looking ready to run if the answer wasn’t satisfactory. Her gaze softened, and she said seriously, “I couldn’t help myself, I guess?”

Lin Xin puffed out her cheeks and glared at her. “You’re too sneaky! Can’t you just give me a clear answer?” If the two of them had never confessed their feelings, “I couldn’t help myself” would have counted as a confession. And a confession would mean they were together.

However, she and Ye Linghua had confessed to each other many times, but they were always one step away.

Therefore, a mutual confession between her and Ye Linghua did not automatically mean they were officially together.

They needed more direct words to confirm their relationship.

Ye Linghua was amused by her pouting. Her clear laughter rang out over the peaceful courtyard.

Lin Xin grew impatient from being laughed at and shouted angrily, “Ye Linghua!”

Ye Linghua quickly surrendered and raised her hands. When her peach blossom eyes smiled, their intense gaze was deep and captivating. Lin Xin’s eyes were the same. Fortunately, Ye Linghua’s answer was also clear, giving a good reward for Lin Xin’s recent efforts to pursue her.

“Lin Xin, if you are still pursuing me, then I can agree to it, right?”

The distant sound of a horn and the white sailboat drifting by. A seagull cried overhead. Lin Xin heard the words, stared blankly at her, and then slowly broke into a brilliant smile, reaching out and hugging her.

Ye Linghua was always so gentle. Even in this moment, she left the choice in Lin Xin’s hands.

But, Ye Linghua, I won’t refuse again. Never!

Ye Linghua laughed and caught Lin Xin. The sudden closeness merged their breaths.

Lin Xin’s answer echoed in her ear.

“Yes, Ye Linghua!”

Lin Xin answered thus!

Ye Linghua held her close, resting her cheek against Lin Xin’s shoulder, saying gently and politely, as she always did, “Thank you.”

Downstairs, Zheng Lanwen, having overheard everything, could only give a bitter smile and return to the kitchen.

There was no longer any place for her here, just as Lin Xin had never given her a chance to regret.

The Seafood Feast and the Aftermath

The people in the kitchen finally finished preparing the ingredients, and Mao Heng and Tan Wenchang began cooking.

Both of them were older and enjoyed cooking as a hobby. They had automatically taken on the task of cooking during the show’s filming.

They put on their aprons just as Lin Xin and Ye Linghua returned.

Qu Hejing turned to look at the pair but couldn’t discern anything from their calm expressions.

Tan Wenchang smiled and asked, “I didn’t see you come in earlier. Lin Xin was worried.”

Ye Linghua looked surprised and said, “Is that so?” She then turned to Lin Xin and said, “My apologies for making you worry.”

Lin Xin blinked and said insincerely, “It’s nothing. We are roommates, after all!”

Ye Linghua: “…” We just confirmed our relationship.

After speaking, Lin Xin happily ran to Tan Wenchang and said, “Senior, I’ll help! I can cook too.”

Tan Wenchang chuckled, “Sure, what can you make?”

Lin Xin said, “I’ll make some sweet and sour fish fillets!”

Tan Wenchang replied, “Alright. Mao Heng and I were just wondering what to do with that fish. Since you know how, it’s all yours.”

Lin Xin nodded, rolled up her sleeves, and joined the battle.

Seeing that all the ingredients were prepared and Qu Hejing had tidied everything up, Ye Linghua could only ask, “Is there anything I can help with?”

Qu Hejing smiled and said, “No need, it’s all done.”

Ye Linghua suddenly felt embarrassed. “I’m sorry I didn’t come in to help earlier.”

Zhuo Yaxin, who had finished cleaning the kitchen utensils, came over. Hearing this, she asked with a smile, “It’s not a big deal. But why are you so happy?”

Ye Linghua was startled. She asked with a smile, “Who told you I was happy?”

Zhuo Yaxin could only scratch her head and whisper, “Sorry, I just assumed. I saw Zheng Lanwen come back from outside earlier, and her face looked quite bad.” So, I assumed you must be happy.

Ye Linghua wasn’t surprised. She just said, “Oh. I am quite happy. Something good happened.”

After dealing with Zhuo Yaxin and Qu Hejing, Ye Linghua helped carry the dishes.

With so many people, the meal prep was like preparing for the New Year. It was too much for one person to handle.

Ye Linghua had only been there one day and already felt that the “leisurely” courtyard was quite misleading.

The workload was comparable to that of a restaurant chef.

Fortunately, this batch of guests had good temperaments and were sensible enough not to dump all the work on one person.

In the previous season, there was one guest who simply sat back and waited to eat. After being lectured by Mao Heng, that person felt embarrassed, and the following few episodes of the show were noticeably stiff.

Thus, without anyone noticing that Ye Linghua and Lin Xin’s relationship had advanced, a magnificent seafood feast was prepared.

Since the recording location was by the sea, seafood was a staple in every meal.

Everyone gathered around the dining table, eating and chatting about life.

After lunch, it was already past 1 PM. The guests who hadn’t been able to help much in the morning volunteered to clear the table.

Ye Linghua and Zheng Lanwen, who had both slipped out earlier, naturally took on the dishwashing task.

They squatted by the water jar, one applying detergent, the other rinsing. They didn’t speak the entire time. The cameraman stood nearby, silently recording.

It wasn’t until they finished washing the dishes that the cameraman packed up, preparing to take a break. After all, their silent dishwashing provided little of interest to record.

The Final Warning

Once the cameraman was gone, Zheng Lanwen finally looked at Ye Linghua and said, “I was there just now.”

A simple sentence, but she knew Ye Linghua understood.

Ye Linghua: “I know.”

Zheng Lanwen choked. Ye Linghua continued, “Since you were there, then you must have heard everything about Lin Xin and me clearly.”

Zheng Lanwen frowned, looking at her in confusion.

Ye Linghua smiled. Although it was the same gentle smile, it carried a chill. “Since you heard it clearly, you should also know that she and I have confirmed our relationship. So, please stop approaching her in the future.”

Zheng Lanwen’s breath hitched. She gave a wretched laugh. “You can be smug now, but don’t think it’ll be easy when you’re chased and attacked by hundreds of thousands of people once you announce it, even with all the CP fans you have now.”

Ye Linghua: “I know.”

Although she said this, she offered no further comment. Zheng Lanwen left in a huff.

Ye Linghua looked at her retreating back, feeling a sense of unreality.

Zheng Lanwen is one of the main female leads!

The true heroine, the one for whom even the plot must bend!

I was held back because I knew the power of the original plot and was afraid that the person Lin Xin deeply loved was still this heroine.

And yet…

And yet, I actually…

Suppressed the heroine, Zheng Lanwen?

Ye Linghua tilted her head, thinking. She had initially prepared herself to fight the original plot, even accepting the possibility of Lin Xin changing her mind later.

But just a few words of verbal confrontation seemed to have been quite effective?

I never expected it to be this way!

Ye Linghua’s mood suddenly lifted because of this. She couldn’t help but hum a tune while tidying up.

She finished organizing the supplies and happily went upstairs for a nap.

On the second floor, the neighboring room was already closed for sleep. Ye Linghua lightened her footsteps and walked to the room she shared with Zheng Lanwen.

However, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Lin Xin lying sideways on the bed, wearing a red silk slip nightgown with a seductive look in her eyes.

Ye Linghua’s breath caught. She stepped forward, quickly shut the door with a snap, glanced at the camera in the room, and relaxed when she saw it was covered with a piece of clothing.

Lin Xin giggled. “Don’t worry! Sister Meng talked to the director. They won’t air our relationship for now. Oh, Sister Meng also said we won’t announce it for a while. We’ll find the right time to announce it…”

Then, she called out excitedly, “Ye Linghua, hurry up, come to bed.”

On the first day of confirming their relationship with Lin Xin, Ye Linghua suddenly wanted to sleep in separate beds…