After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 92

The deep-sea at night was not as gorgeous as it was during the day, but the roar of the surging waves remained constant.

Zheng Lanwen looked at the bottomless darkness, her eyes hollow, her heart filled with desolation.

Luo Tian hesitated for a long while before finally saying: “If it’s truly too much, we can stop the recording of this show here.”

Zheng Lanwen still showed no reaction. She stood by the ocean, and only after a long silence did she speak: “When I came, I knew the outcome might not be good. But I wanted to try. I always felt like I still had a chance.”

Luo Tian didn’t respond. He knew Zheng Lanwen wasn’t looking for someone to talk to; she just wanted to vent, and it didn’t necessarily matter if anyone listened.

Zheng Lanwen’s drenched clothes clearly outlined her curvy figure.

She was a very promising star, which was exactly why he had worked so hard to sign her.

“Back then, Lin Xin liked me, and I didn’t even know what was so likable about me. So, I always tried my best to prove myself. Even if it meant hurting her, I wanted to prove my strength. Brother Luo, why do people always act so terribly? They never know how to cherish things, so I deserve to lose her. But…”

Zheng Lanwen sighed, muttering: “I’m really so unwilling!”

She stepped into the waves, feeling the night seawater wash over her feet. The cool touch was very refreshing on the increasingly warm night.

“During the competition that day, I was so happy to be drawn into her team. I thought I would have a chance. I thought about taking more care of her, watching over her more. I found the ring I had thrown away and put it on my finger. But…”

At this point, Zheng Lanwen gave a self-mocking smile: “She never once noticed I was wearing a ring. Her eyes were only on that woman across the way.”

The sea breeze blew gently. Zheng Lanwen’s voice carried a deep despair. She said faintly: “She must not remember. This is the ring she bought me!”

She had forgotten—forgotten everything about them and forgotten that she had once given her the purest love.

Luo Tian sighed, advising her: “Just let it go.”

Zheng Lanwen stood there, the sea breeze making her clothes rustle. She gave a bitter laugh and said: “You’re right! I lost it all, so what’s the point of talking about this?”

“The recording?” Seeing her finally say this, Luo Tian quickly stepped forward and asked.

“Record it! Why wouldn’t I?” Zheng Lanwen stood with her back to Luo Tian, her clothes dancing in the wind, her long hair blowing. She said: “This might be the last time I can get close to her.”

Luo Tian disagreed but ultimately said no more.

The Slow Burn of the Variety Show

The matter of that evening was eventually resolved. Luo Tian escorted Zheng Lanwen back to the Leisurely Courtyard, and only after Zheng Lanwen promised she wouldn’t do anything reckless did he leave.

The recording of the Leisurely Courtyard progressed slowly. As time went on, the weather gradually grew warmer.

The immense popularity of the Morning Star (Qimingxing) couple began to show in various aspects.

Many commercial performances and companies approached Meng Kelin, wanting to invite both of them to record shows or do endorsements.

Meng Kelin did ask Ye Linghua, but Ye Linghua refused.

Therefore, Meng Kelin could only decline the companies, but stated that there would be no problem if they only wanted Lin Xin.

After careful consideration, the companies naturally agreed.

Although they couldn’t understand why Ye Linghua was unwilling to come out and earn money through endorsements, fortunately, Ye Linghua refused them and also didn’t take any other endorsements or promotions.

As a result, even though there were only solo advertisements for Lin Xin, the Morning Star fans, to support the CP, could only boost Lin Xin’s individual data.

Thus, Lin Xin had to take leave a few times during the later stages of the recording. Luckily, the shoots were for simple endorsements and advertisements, and usually, she could return to the variety show relatively quickly.

In this busyness, time moved into mid-May. The weather became increasingly hot, and everyone began wearing short sleeves.

Life in the leisurely courtyard revolved around these small daily chores. Occasionally, outside guests would visit to create talking points.

During this period, Morning Star’s sasaeng fans often secretly came to film. Though driven away by the crew, they came back in endless streams.

Therefore, during the recording, Yan Li inevitably told everyone to be extra cautious.

With an increase in fans, there are bound to be sasaengs, and dealing with these situations and fans always brings a lot of trouble.

Fortunately, no one blamed Ye Linghua and Lin Xin for this. The atmosphere among the crew remained harmonious.

Coupled with the daily farm work and chores, everyone was so exhausted that they didn’t want to pay attention to the sasaeng issue.

Ye Linghua and Lin Xin’s partnership, for tasks like vegetable planting and other chores, had already completed one cycle.

In the new cycle, Yan Li decided to have everyone switch partners again.

So this round, even though the Morning Star CP was immensely popular, Yan Li was cruel enough to separate Ye Linghua and Lin Xin into two different groups.

Lin Xin and Zheng Lanwen were arranged to gather firewood, while Ye Linghua and Zhuo Yaxin were sent to purchase groceries in the village.

When she heard this arrangement, Lin Xin was very confused: “Huh? Why?”

Yan Li: “No reason. Switch partners to let everyone interact more and deepen their relationships.”

Lin Xin was even more bewildered, secretly glancing at Ye Linghua.

Ye Linghua remained expressionless, merely looking at Yan Li before turning her head away and staying silent.

Lin Xin: …She’s angry.

Although Ye Linghua and Lin Xin had been relatively restrained, with few intimate conversations or actions, due to the cameras everywhere while recording the show.

After spending so many days together, Lin Xin knew about Ye Linghua’s ability to calmly handle her various negative emotions.

When Zheng Lanwen heard this, she was also surprised. She didn’t understand why the show suddenly paired the two of them up.

During the break, Zheng Lanwen went to ask Luo Tian. Luo Tian said: “Their CP is very popular right now. I assume you know this?”

Zheng Lanwen felt uncomfortable but still nodded.

Luo Tian: “Recently, fans love to edit videos that show how Ye Linghua treats others differently than she treats Lin Xin—the material isn’t abundant. Yan Li is providing them with material! You…” He paused, not wanting to say it, but still spoke: “You also know Lin Xin’s situation is what it is. Even though the two of you are going to gather firewood together, I still advise you not to get too close to her, and there’s no need to say any unnecessary things to her.”

Simply put, he meant to maintain distance.

Zheng Lanwen hummed in acknowledgment, but inwardly, she couldn’t help but feel pleased at the prospect of being alone with Lin Xin.

Gathering firewood wasn’t originally a difficult task. The Leisurely Courtyard’s location, while near the sea, was also close to the mountains.

The villagers enjoyed eating seafood and mountain delicacies.

And Yan Li’s Leisurely Courtyard had a clay stove. Since there were often guest appearances and many regular guests, they did occasionally use gas.

But utilizing the clay stove could ease the cooking pressure for those preparing food.

Therefore, they frequently had to go collect firewood.

The Unsettling Return

While Lin Xin and Zheng Lanwen were dispatched to gather firewood, Yan Li also sent Ye Linghua and Zhuo Yaxin to purchase ingredients in the village.

When Ye Linghua returned after buying groceries, she found that Lin Xin hadn’t come back yet. She immediately felt strange.

Gathering firewood shouldn’t take this long!

She realized her own heart was restless, and factoring in Zheng Lanwen, this unease was mixed with a hint of sourness.

The guests also felt the pair had been gone too long and were starting to worry when they heard the sound of the gate closing outside.

Ye Linghua was the first to stand up, and under the teasing gaze of everyone, she frowned and walked to the doorway to peer out.

She immediately saw Zheng Lanwen, who was limping, having injured her foot for some unknown reason.

Following behind her was Lin Xin, holding the collected firewood, but her eyes were red.

Ye Linghua: “…” What on earth did that Zheng Lanwen do?