Deliberate Possession [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 10

Chapter 10: The Room

Jing Xiaoyan’s heart stopped for a moment. She suppressed the urge to ask Jiang Yumian what on earth she did to make her think she was a straight girl. Instead, she took a breath and calmly replied.

First Love Sister: “?”

First Love Sister: “The ‘straight girl’ I’m thinking of?”

Sponge Has a Baby: “Yes, she’s straight as a ruler!”

Jing Xiaoyan closed her eyes. She wanted to take a deep breath but was afraid of alerting Jiang Yumian next to her, so she just held it in.

“I rarely interact with people on Weibo. It’s usually just for work. This is the first time I’ve posted something like this. It’s actually kind of fun.”

She pretended everything was normal, looking at her phone as she spoke, a friendly smile on her face. She looked like she was carefully reading her Weibo, but the page was stuck on the chat. In her heart, she was miserably texting Jiang Yumian, her mood a complete contrast to her expression.

First Love Sister: “You’re so sure. By the way, why are you suddenly talking about this?”

She didn’t see the message.

Jiang Yumian turned to look at Jing Xiaoyan, her mind replaying what she just said. “Did your manager not let you?”

She remembered Sister An saying Jing Xiaoyan’s manager was very strict, but she couldn’t say that out loud. It was better to keep it to herself.

She had gone through Jing Xiaoyan’s entire Weibo yesterday and didn’t see a single post about her daily life or fun things. It was impossible to guess her personality or hobbies.

After thinking, she offered some advice. “It’s still good to occasionally share your life. Fans love to see it.”

She loved it too. When she was bored, she loved to see what beautiful people were up to.

Jing Xiaoyan turned her head to look at her. Their eyes met, and after two seconds of silence, she didn’t say anything.

Being stared at like this made Jiang Yumian really nervous.

She thought Jing Xiaoyan was about to say something, but her gaze shifted to Jiang Yumian’s phone, which had gone black.

“You…”

Jing Xiaoyan only managed to get out one word before she fell silent.

Jiang Yumian blinked. “?”

Jing Xiaoyan gritted her teeth. She wanted her to reply to her message, but she couldn’t say it directly.

Seeing her hesitate, Jiang Yumian was confused but didn’t ask. She just thought that Jing Xiaoyan could have simply nodded in response to her comment. There was no need for this reaction.

Although she didn’t know what she was struggling with, Jiang Yumian decided to help Jing Xiaoyan out. “Me? What about me? Did you want to say that I post on Weibo all the time? I do that when I’m bored. I like my fans, and I like interacting with them.”

“But what you do is good, too. You don’t have to manage Weibo, and it’s not good to have a post misinterpreted.”

After saying that, Jiang Yumian’s expression drooped for a moment. She remembered the marketing accounts that used to misinterpret and criticize her, and her mood became a little low.

But that was a long time ago. It wouldn’t happen now. She could have fun without worry.

Jiang Yumian smiled indifferently, putting the last orange slice in her mouth.

Jing Xiaoyan’s long eyelashes fluttered. She sensed her unhappiness and reached for another orange, beginning to peel it.

“What I was going to say was, would you like to have lunch with me? I’m alone these two days.” Jing Xiaoyan’s tone was relaxed, and she looked at Jiang Yumian with sincere eyes, genuinely inviting her to eat together.

Even though she had planned for Jiang Yumian to ask her to lunch, she still spoke first. She wasn’t going to miss any opportunity to show her affection.

Jiang Yumian was stunned for a moment but quickly nodded. They were neighbors, so there was no need to be so formal.

“Sure. I’m alone, too.”

After she said that, she felt it wasn’t appropriate. It sounded too much like a hint. She hoped Jing Xiaoyan wouldn’t overthink it.

But her hope was ultimately in vain.

Jing Xiaoyan asked knowingly, “Your assistant and manager aren’t here either?” Then, she didn’t give Jiang Yumian a chance to answer, quickly suggesting, “How about we stay together for these two days? There are plenty of rooms, so you can check out and move in with me.”

Seeing the surprise and hesitation in Jiang Yumian’s eyes, Jing Xiaoyan’s pupils flashed with a glint of cleverness before it quickly vanished, replaced by an expression of pleasant surprise and expectation.

As an actress, Jing Xiaoyan quickly got into character, showing her preference for Jiang Yumian and her anticipation so clearly that the person in front of her couldn’t find a way to refuse.

It was hard to refuse anyway.

And not answering would also be awkward.

“Come stay with me for two days. My assistant left today, and I’m a little scared to be alone. You can just sleep in the room next to mine.”

When the conversation had reached this point, how could Jiang Yumian not give in? Especially since Jing Xiaoyan looked so pitiful and so hopeful that she would move in. Being liked and needed by a beautiful person felt very good!

Jiang Yumian nodded. “Okay.”

As soon as she said it, she paused. Jing Xiaoyan had said so much, and she had only replied with two words. Was that rude?

Afraid that Jing Xiaoyan would overthink it and think she was unwilling, Jiang Yumian quickly added, “There’s nothing for me to do alone anyway. My assistant and manager don’t even care about me.”

Jing Xiaoyan’s face broke into a triumphant smile. She gave Jiang Yumian a long look, marveling at her sensitivity and keen observation.

“Then it’s settled. You can get your luggage after we have lunch.”

She arranged it so quickly, as if she was afraid Jiang Yumian would change her mind.

Jiang Yumian had been thinking of waiting until the evening to move, but she nodded anyway. It’s all the same. It’s just a few hours difference.

Jing Xiaoyan looked at her with a beaming smile. She had successfully gotten her to move in, and she felt much better.

The orange in her hand was now peeled. She tasted a slice, just like before, and it wasn’t sour. Then she handed it to Jiang Yumian.

“Thank you,” she said again.

Her eyes were bright, and she was staring at her. The orange she handed over was like a thank-you gift. The happiness was so obvious that Jiang Yumian couldn’t help but notice it.

She took the orange and looked into Jing Xiaoyan’s eyes. Her heart fluttered for a moment, but she quickly came to her senses. The attraction of a straight girl really is fatal.

But after interacting like this, she wasn’t nervous at all. She felt that Jing Xiaoyan was actually quite well-behaved.

She quickly came back to her senses. No way…

I’m not a mom fan, so why would I think that?

Jing Xiaoyan was still thinking about being called a straight girl, so she didn’t say anything for a moment.

“Ah!”

Jiang Yumian suddenly let out a small cry.

Jing Xiaoyan turned to look at her.

Meeting her apologetic eyes, her heart skipped a beat. Did she find an excuse to back out?

Jiang Yumian said awkwardly, “Su Mumu is coming over later. I forgot about her. She’s also in the show.”

Jing Xiaoyan quickly nodded, not giving her a chance to continue. If she said anything else, she might leave. She had put so much effort into getting her here.

She made a firm decision. “Tell her to come too. The more, the merrier. I have three rooms here.”

Jiang Yumian let out a sigh of relief. She looked down at her phone. “Okay, I’ll tell her.”

Jing Xiaoyan nodded in agreement, not noticing the way Jiang Yumian looked at her.

She also didn’t realize how well-behaved her actions had seemed to Jiang Yumian.

She looked like a completely good girl. Jiang Yumian forcefully bit her tongue. I can’t think that. I can’t.

Seeing her pick up her phone again, Jing Xiaoyan looked at it wistfully for a moment, then looked at her own phone, waiting for Jiang Yumian to finally “remember” to reply.

Sure enough, she soon received a reply.

Sponge Has a Baby: “I’m not sure, but I just feel like she’s a straight girl. I’m just gossiping with you.”

Sponge Has a Baby: “Sister, I’m moving over to her place today. She’s alone, so I won’t be bored. Don’t worry, I’ll have my own room.”

Sponge Has a Baby: “I only see her as a ‘daughter,’ so don’t be jealous! But honestly, she’s so well-behaved!”

Jing Xiaoyan’s mouth dropped. It was bad enough that the rock in her heart hadn’t moved, but now another one had been thrown on top.

Not noticing Jing Xiaoyan’s strange reaction, Jiang Yumian told Su Mumu that she was staying with Jing Xiaoyan. Then she looked at the messages she had just sent. The other person still hadn’t replied.

She looked at her phone for a while, assuming the other person was busy. She thought for a moment and sent another message.

Sponge Has a Baby: “We’re going to eat now. Sister, remember to have lunch.”

Jing Xiaoyan pursed her lips and finally replied that she wasn’t jealous. She would never be jealous of herself.

Then she told Jiang Yumian to go eat and put her phone down.

“How about we just order room service? I’m guessing there are a lot of paparazzi near the hotel now that the hot search is out.” Jing Xiaoyan suggested seriously. She had thought about asking Jiang Yumian out for a meal, but it wasn’t a good time now.

Besides, she didn’t know whether Su Mumu or Chu Qianyuan would arrive first, and she had to wait for them.

Jiang Yumian had no objections. While waiting for the food, she went across the hall to pack her luggage and, at Jing Xiaoyan’s reminder, checked out of her room.

After they finished lunch and were looking for something to talk about, the doorbell finally rang.

The two looked at each other, and Jiang Yumian was the first to get up. “It must be Mumu. I’ll get it.”

Jing Xiaoyan smiled and also stood up. After all, guests were arriving.

Su Mumu stood outside the door, looking at the person who opened it with a face full of joy.

“Mianmian!”

Jiang Yumian took her suitcase, smiled, and stepped aside to let her in. She teased, “You got here so fast.”

Su Mumu looked inside and saw Jing Xiaoyan nodding at her. She waved and said cheerfully, “Sister Xiaoyan, long time no see.”

They had met once at an event, but she didn’t know if Jing Xiaoyan remembered her.

Jiang Yumian raised an eyebrow. She hadn’t expected them to know each other, but it was normal since they were in the same circle.

She put Su Mumu’s suitcase in her room, and the two of them came back out.

Before they could even sit down, the doorbell rang again.

Jiang Yumian turned to look at Jing Xiaoyan. Is there someone else?

Jing Xiaoyan slowly blinked. “I’ll go see.”

Seeing that she seemed unaware, Jiang Yumian followed her over.

When the door opened, they saw a very tired-looking Chu Qianyuan.

Jiang Yumian was stunned. It’s so lively today?

She quickly turned to look at Su Mumu, who, sure enough, had a sullen expression on her face.

Jiang Yumian blinked. “Sister Qianyuan, why are you here?”

Chu Qianyuan took a breath, about to answer, but Jing Xiaoyan’s words cut her off.

“She knows I’m here. She probably wanted to give me a surprise.”

Chu Qianyuan couldn’t believe it. But Su Mumu was still there, so she didn’t dare show any emotion. She just gritted her teeth and stared at Jing Xiaoyan.

Jing Xiaoyan smiled and gestured for her to come in. “Come in.”

When Chu Qianyuan came in with her suitcase, Su Mumu had already gone back into her room.

Jiang Yumian pulled Jing Xiaoyan aside, hesitating for a long time before quietly saying, “My manager said that Mumu has a grudge against her.”

Jing Xiaoyan’s face broke into a wide smile. I’ve got a plan! “Okay, I know.”

“You can sleep in Mianmian’s room. She’s sleeping with me tonight. You can just make do for two days.”

Chu Qianyuan hadn’t even looked away from Su Mumu’s door when she heard that. She turned to look at Jing Xiaoyan. Is she insane?!

Jiang Yumian was also stunned. “!”

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