After Transmigrating Into The Body Of A Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character, I Stumbled Into A Shura Field - Chapter 10

“I’m ready,” Xiao Yingchu said, hurrying out of the bathroom.

Her face remained impassive, but her hands clenched into fists despite herself.

Xiao Yingchu took a deep breath. “Let’s begin.”

“Okay, okay.” Su Yining immediately opened the video, a compilation of clips that hinted at a romantic pairing between the two.

As Xiao Yingchu watched, a corner of her heart seemed to shatter, the fragile barrier she had erected crumbling instantly.

She had thought… but it turned out to be just…

Xiao Yingchu sat stiffly beside Su Yining, watching the so-called “study materials” together.

The fans of “Fake Wives” had created high-quality videos, full of clever ideas and creativity.

These fans had even managed to splice footage from different settings, weaving Xiao Yingchu and Su Yining together through various stories and lives.

The only constant was their unwavering love for each other.

Slow-motion shots transformed ordinary moments into something extraordinary, each subtle expression and smile in the slowed-down footage shimmering with a suggestive glow.

Especially poignant was the clip from Teacher Cai Cai’s interview, a rare side-by-side video that overflowed with suggestive undertones.

Xiao Yingchu didn’t even realize it herself, but in her interactions with Su Yining, so many subtle details had inadvertently revealed her true feelings.

Each story within the videos felt almost real.

Xiao Yingchu didn’t realize when she had let out a sigh of relief. So this is what the videos are like. I was overthinking it before.

Her eyelids drooped slightly. For some reason, an indescribable emotion, like an allergic reaction, tightened its grip on her throat.

An allergy…?

After a moment’s thought, Xiao Yingchu quietly retrieved an antihistamine pill from her bag and swallowed it.

Unable to resist, Xiao Yingchu clicked through several more videos. The distance between her and Su Yining seemed to shrink, like close friends within the industry.

Friends. Xiao Yingchu couldn’t help but savor the word.

Their shared content wasn’t extensive. There weren’t many “Fake Wives” compilation videos, and high-quality ones were even rarer.

Before long, Xiao Yingchu and Su Yining had watched all the videos featuring both of them.

Below were videos of Xiao Yingchu with others. Su Yining noticed that Xiao Yingchu seemed particularly interested in the “cut” scenes—

“Teacher Xiao, have you started getting interested in your own cut scenes?” Su Yining asked. “The netizens these days are quite creative. There are other videos too—”

“No more videos,” Xiao Yingchu said. “Let’s rehearse our scene first.”

“Okay.”

******

According to the script, this was supposed to be the final scene between the two characters. It began with an eerie calm, like the eye of a storm, before slowly building into a tempest—wind howling, rain pouring, gales raging, deluges crashing down!

After watching the atmosphere-building video, Xiao Yingchu and Su Yining began their rehearsal.

They had rehearsed the earlier scenes countless times and had them firmly memorized. But when it came to the intimate moments, they still stumbled slightly.

Su Yining remained oblivious to the turbulent undercurrents hidden beneath Xiao Yingchu’s cool facade. As she asked for Xiao Yingchu’s opinion, the two of them plotted the pacing and blocking for the actual shoot.

During rehearsals, they didn’t need to act out every detail; they just needed to grasp the overall flow and staging.

“When we get to this point, you’ll grip my hand like this. When the blanket covers us, only our clasped hands will be visible on camera… What do you think, Teacher Xiao?”

“Mm,” Xiao Yingchu swallowed hard, then gently took Su Yining’s wrist.

Su Yining’s wrist was slender and delicate, possessing an extraordinary beauty. As Xiao Yingchu’s calloused fingers closed around it, she could feel the softness and the surging vitality pulsing beneath the skin.

Su Yining thought about the videos she had just watched. What struck her most was the atmosphere created through the camera angles and background music—an atmosphere that was hazy yet full of imagination.

Xiao Yingchu applied a little more force, and the soft, resilient skin between her fingers glimmered with a heart-catching luminosity, like polished jade.

Su Yining let out an involuntary soft sound.

Xiao Yingchu suddenly released her grip, as if startled.

It was like working with pale hands, soft clay, and water overflowing the vessel. Each twist, press, and even slight curl of her fingers during the pottery-making process carried an unbearable tension.

“I’m sorry, I used a bit too much force,” Xiao Yingchu apologized.

“It’s alright,” Su Yining said, recalling the moment. “That level of force was necessary here.”

Xiao Yingchu pursed her lips slightly. The affirmation sent an unfamiliar, tingling warmth spreading through her throat.

After practicing the scene several times, Su Yining and Xiao Yingchu confirmed the blocking and positioning. With the director’s coordination on set, they would essentially be ready to shoot.

Xiao Yingchu didn’t linger. After saying “goodnight” to Su Yining, she left the hotel room.

Back in her own room, Xiao Yingchu closed the door and stood motionless behind it for a long time.

Her breaths were thick, as if she were addicted to something.

******

This was the final scene of the entire film. After confirming the direction and staging with the Director, Su Yining and Xiao Yingchu began to act.

Just as planned, the two parted under the cool moonlight, Gu Qianshe’s restrained fury simmering beneath the surface. Silence… silence… and then suddenly!

The stillness of the night was shattered!

Emotion compelled them.

Xiao Yingchu and Su Yining pressed close, their breaths mingling. Xiao Yingchu bound Su Yining’s hands above her head and drew closer with reckless abandon—

“Good! Cut!” The Director leaped up, satisfied.

Xiao Yingchu couldn’t stop herself in time, her lips brushing against Su Yining’s neck.

Thump-thump—

In that fleeting moment of contact, it was unclear whether it was Xiao Yingchu’s heart or Su Yining’s pulse that pounded fiercely for a few beats.

Xiao Yingchu schooled her expression.

“Not bad, not bad. You’ve both made great progress,” the Director affirmed. “Take a moment to compose yourselves. Congratulations on a successful wrap!”

Su Yining and Xiao Yingchu’s clothes were merely disheveled, far from reaching the explicit levels of other adult-rated films. Yet even the sight of their intertwined, clinging hands was enough to stir suggestive thoughts in many viewers.

Su Yining quickly straightened her clothes and smiled at Xiao Yingchu. “Teacher Xiao, congratulations on a successful wrap.”

Backlit by the sun, Su Yining’s silhouette glowed with a golden halo, making her stand out brilliantly.

Xiao Yingchu moved her lips slightly, and after a long pause, she murmured, “Congratulations on wrapping up.”

By then, Su Yining had already joined the celebrating crowd outside.

Xiao Yingchu took several deep breaths.

An unnatural flutter slowly stirred in her heart. She thought back to the beginning, when it was Su Yining who couldn’t leave the role.

Now, it was her turn.

Xiao Yingchu walked toward Su Yining.

The crew was in high spirits, celebrating the joy of wrapping up the shoot.

The Director had ordered a large cake with a red base and golden edges, complete with golden writing cream for everyone to sign their names.

Su Yining drew a smiley face on the cake. Noticing Xiao Yingchu standing on the outskirts of the crowd, she waved and called out, “Teacher Xiao!”

The crowd automatically parted to make a path. “Come and sign too!”

Su Yining handed her the writing cream tube. Xiao Yingchu drew another smiley face beside Su Yining’s.

The crew didn’t miss a single celebratory tradition. After taking a group photo, everyone happily returned to their respective roles—or headed off in different directions according to their schedules.

“Teacher Xiao, it was great to meet you,” Su Yining said as she climbed into her production van. She waved goodbye. “Teacher Xiao, goodbye!”

“Goodbye,” Xiao Yingchu said, her voice as calm as ever, watching Su Yining walk away.

Sister Tang arrived at the set with the driver around the same time. She got out of the car to greet Xiao Yingchu, who then climbed in.

“This Su Yining seems decent enough,” Sister Tang commented candidly in the car.

Whenever Sister Tang offered opinions about other actors in the car, Xiao Yingchu simply listened. Sister Tang wasn’t being gossipy; she was helping Xiao Yingchu discern the true nature of the people in the industry—whether they were human, divine, or demonic.

Xiao Yingchu rarely responded, but this time she murmured, “Mm.” She added, “If Two Lives Flower needs any promotion in the future, we’ll do our best to cooperate…”

Xiao Yingchu seemed to want to ask something. After a moment’s hesitation, she said to Sister Tang, “We can look into what Su Yining plans to do next.”

Whether she had work lined up, if her resources would continue to grow—

Sister Tang looked puzzled. “Why should we care about her? Her current standing and reputation in the industry are light-years behind yours. Besides, she’s not the type of actor we’re trying to cultivate. Don’t worry, she’ll never pose a threat to us.”

“It’s not that…” Xiao Yingchu closed her eyes. “The industry is small, and she’s quite good. If there are resources we can recommend, let’s try to help her out.”

“Even you’re willing to speak up for her. She must be quite something,” Sister Tang said. “If we have a suitable opportunity here, we’ll definitely push for her. Don’t worry.”

“Mm,” Xiao Yingchu replied, then closed her eyes in the car. Even her dream wasn’t peaceful.

It felt like she was still in that scene.

“We’re off!!” Su Yining exclaimed excitedly in the van.

Sister Wang feigned annoyance, glaring at her. “You’re a grown woman and a celebrity. Show some restraint and learn from Film Empress Xiao.”

“She’s her, I’m me,” Su Yining retorted. “If I could replicate any of her qualities, I’d choose her bank account balance.”

Free money—becoming a rich woman!

“You’re pretty enough, but your dreams are quite… ambitious,” Sister Wang scoffed. “Stop daydreaming and focus on your work. Don’t waste your time on get-rich-quick schemes.”

Su Yining didn’t get angry—

She wanted to, but Sister Wang had just called her pretty!

Su Yining smiled and gave a noncommittal response. After their banter, Sister Wang seemed to remember something and pulled out a contract from her bag, tossing it over.

“Oh, right. This is a contract for a dating show,” she said. “Take a look and let me know if you’re interested.”

“Wait?! A dating show?!!”

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