Forced to Act out a Strange Script with a Rival - Chapter 131

“You know, don’t you? Lesbians can’t resist a ‘Mommy’…”

As a world-renowned director, even in a state of semi-retirement, Yan Yun maintained a formidable influence. One of the strongest proofs of this was that the “vase” beauty, Si Xiaoxiao, had always enjoyed her protection and care.

Before visiting her mentor, Li Ting appeared exceptionally solemn, even going as far as asking to borrow clothes from Si Xiaoxiao.

When she first heard Li Ting ask for a skirt, Si Xiaoxiao nearly spat out her water. She genuinely thought her partner was trying to introduce some kind of roleplay into their intimacy.

With her heart racing and her mind busy plotting a “counter-attack,” Si Xiaoxiao fluttered into the depths of her walk-in closet like an excited butterfly.

From the rows of dazzling garments, she precisely pulled out a piece: an incredibly bold black silk slip dress. The straps were so thin they were almost invisible, the deep-V neckline plunged nearly to the waist, the back was largely exposed, and the hem was just barely long enough to cover her hips.

As a newly official couple, they were currently in a phase of intense curiosity and exploration.

Li Ting, in particular, loved to tease Si Xiaoxiao, and Si Xiaoxiao hated to lose. Consequently, their relationship still carried a certain competitive edge.

“Are you sure you want me to wear this to my teacher’s house?” Li Ting asked, looking at the revealing slip dress, feeling somewhat speechless.

“To your teacher’s house?! Wait, you were actually serious about borrowing clothes?” Si Xiaoxiao was stunned.

She had assumed this was just a “special edition” version of the oversized girlfriend shirt. Besides, isn’t the whole point of picking out clothes for your lover to make them easier to take off later?

Li Ting explained with a hint of bashfulness, “My closet is full of nothing but black, white, and gray. Older people usually prefer more festive colors…”

Since they started dating, Li Ting had quickly moved into Si Xiaoxiao’s home. As for why Si Xiaoxiao didn’t move in with Li Ting—it was simply because Xiaoxiao had too many clothes and couldn’t be bothered to move them.

Xiaoxiao hadn’t expected Li Ting to care about clothing colors. After a brief daze, she burst into laughter. “The teacher won’t care about things like that.”

“But I care,” Li Ting whispered.

After all, this was the mentor she hadn’t contacted in years. Furthermore, because of her time spent in the Wuxia world, her teacher’s image had merged with that of the Hehuan Sect Leader, making her feel even more like a nervous student returning home.

Si Xiaoxiao sensed Li Ting’s emotions and readily agreed. “Fine! I’ll create a look for you that is guaranteed to win over the elders!”

“You aren’t going to give me some kind of smoky-eyed ‘brat’ makeup, are you?” Li Ting asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Absolutely not!” Si Xiaoxiao giggled as she rummaged through her massive wardrobe. She pulled out a vintage floral dress and said, “This one. It’s from the same era as the elders—they’re guaranteed to love it!”

Li Ting sighed, subtly critiquing Si Xiaoxiao’s “old-fashioned” taste: “I’m going to see an elder, not become one.”

“If you won’t wear it, I will! Fashion is all about the face anyway!” The top-tier, radiant beauty was always brimming with self-confidence.

Li Ting teased her back, “Oh? So you want to be the elder?”

The “Great Queen” Si Xiaoxiao nodded, grabbed the floral dress, and put her hands on her hips playfully. “That’s right. Quickly now—call me Mommy!”

Li Ting’s gaze grew dangerous. Her voice turned husky as she asked with a smirk, “You know, don’t you? Lesbians can’t resist a ‘Mommy.'”

“They… they can’t?” Si Xiaoxiao asked weakly. She felt like Li Ting was veering off toward a “steamy” territory again. Heavens be her witness! She just wanted to tease her, not that kind of teasing!

“Mommy, may I kiss you?” Li Ting pulled Si Xiaoxiao into her arms and whispered into her ear.

Feeling embarrassed, Si Xiaoxiao’s ears turned red as she retorted, “Have you no shame? You’re older than me!”

“Then you’re my ‘Little Mommy’…” Li Ting gently kissed the tip of her ear. In this context, the words “Little Mommy” felt particularly erotic.

In the end, the plot developed exactly as Si Xiaoxiao had initially suspected. Unfortunately, Si Xiaoxiao still wasn’t the one in control. Poor Xiaoxiao was coaxed by those whispers of “Mommy” until she felt herself hovering on the edge of something forbidden, melting into a pool of spring water.

Wen Xiuzhen had scheduled the meeting for Sunday afternoon. Li Ting began preparing in the morning, so even with the “unexpected incident,” they still had plenty of time.

Considering they were visiting a respected teacher, both dressed in “good girl” casual styles that made them look years younger, as if they had returned to their youth.

Si Xiaoxiao finally fulfilled her promise to her teacher, bringing Li Ting along for the visit.

When they arrived, the old lady was in the courtyard watering flowers.

Li Ting instinctively let go of Si Xiaoxiao’s hand, afraid of being seen. In front of her teacher, she was still that child who was terrified of making a mistake.

It was just like a teenager being afraid of the homeroom teacher catching them dating.

But Si Xiaoxiao firmly gripped Li Ting’s hand again, giving her a steady, reassuring smile.

After all, she was Si Xiaoxiao—the fearless Si Xiaoxiao. When faced with any choice, she would always choose Li Ting with courage and resolve.

“Teacher will give us her blessing,” she said softly, her voice filled with unwavering conviction.

The old lady looked up and, seeing the two of them holding hands, revealed a kind smile. She warmly invited them inside.

Like a fluttering butterfly, Si Xiaoxiao led Li Ting indoors. The furniture and layout hadn’t changed at all; it felt just like the countless weekends they had spent visiting their teacher in the past.

And the teacher hadn’t changed at all. She still held a motherly affection for Li Ting, even though they hadn’t been in contact for years.

“What would you like to eat today? Knowing you were coming, I bought some fish. How about my specialty, steamed sea bass?” The old lady’s hair was completely white, but she remained energetic. Her eyes crinkled into crescents as she gave them a kind, lovely smile.

That simple sentence—devoid of any reproach, filled only with her usual concern and the fact that she still remembered her preferences—instantly shattered the composure Li Ting had fought so hard to maintain.

Years of accumulated guilt, longing, and the warmth of reclaiming what she had lost surged into her heart like a tide. Her eyes stung, and her vision blurred rapidly. She hurriedly looked down, struggling to keep her tears from falling right then and there.

Si Xiaoxiao squeezed Li Ting’s hand and replied to the teacher with a grin: “Sounds great! I’ve been craving your cooking so much. Right, Li Ting?”

Li Ting nodded heavily, her nose feeling sharp with emotion. “Teacher, I…”

In that moment, there was so much she wanted to say, yet she didn’t know where to begin.

“It’s truly wonderful.” The teacher didn’t need her to say anything; she simply smiled and gazed at her with a gentle look.

Soon, Wen Xiuzhen arrived on schedule.

The four women gathered around the old-fashioned circular dining table, sharing a home-cooked meal that was exceptionally cozy and harmonious.

After lunch and a brief rest, they moved to the study to discuss the script.

Before coming, Wen Xiuzhen had sent the first half of the script to Director Yan in advance. She had sent a physical copy; as an old-school artist, Director Yan seemed to prefer paper scripts.

Director Yan pulled the script from her desk drawer—it was covered in dense notes and various colored tabs. Like a teacher instructing two children who knew nothing, she broke down the entire story, mapping out the emotional arc of every single scene for them.

It was clear she had poured an immense amount of effort into it.

This time, both Si Xiaoxiao and Li Ting felt like crying.

Before leaving the teacher’s house, Si Xiaoxiao deliberately distracted Wen Xiuzhen to get her out of the room. She then grabbed Li Ting’s hand and raised it triumphantly in front of their teacher, showing off.

“Teacher, we’re together.”

Yan Yun was confused at first, seemingly not grasping Si Xiaoxiao’s deeper meaning.

Li Ting summoned her courage and spoke up: “Teacher, we are in a romantic relationship now.”

Though the teacher might not fully understand, she would always love her “children.”

“That’s wonderful. You have my blessing.”

And so, Si Xiaoxiao and Li Ting successfully received their first blessing—and the most important one.

“Do you want to announce our relationship to your parents?” After returning home, perhaps emboldened by the teacher’s reaction, Li Ting took the initiative to ask.

Si Xiaoxiao waved her hand with a laugh. “What? Is the ‘ugly daughter-in-law’ afraid to meet the in-laws?”

“Am I ugly?” Li Ting arched an eyebrow.

Si Xiaoxiao remained her arrogant self, even acting a bit conceited: “Hard to say~ compared to me, you’re certainly just… average.”

“Average?” Li Ting laughed in spite of herself and pinched Si Xiaoxiao’s cheek.

Si Xiaoxiao swatted Li Ting’s hand away and declared fiercely, “What, are you trying to disfigure me so you can steal my title as the world’s number one beauty?”

“Shameless,” Li Ting quipped. Then she added softly, “But even if you were disfigured, I’d still want you.”

“You love me that much?” Si Xiaoxiao tilted her head like a proud little kitten.

“Of course. I love you~” Li Ting smiled, the sweet words flowing naturally.

She had finally grown. She no longer suppressed her emotions and could now express her feelings directly. This version of herself could finally be a proper response to Xiaoxiao, who had always chosen her so steadfastly.

After receiving the teacher’s guidance, Wen Xiuzhen finalized a draft of the story. The ultimate ending was still undecided; she said she wanted to see the audience’s feedback while filming to determine the final direction. Thus, Si Xiaoxiao and Li Ting ended their vacation and hurried onto the set.

Fortunately, since they were filming together, it wasn’t a difficult time for the new couple.

Because of their real-life romance, the interaction between the two female leads in the story was incredibly captivating. They shared an unspeakable chemistry, with most scenes being completed in a single take. Meanwhile, Director Wen would watch the monitors, shouting “Cut!” while mumbling to herself like a fanatic, “Ahhh! My Bronze Sparrow duo is back! My youth has returned!!”

The days passed quickly. The first and second parts of the plot were basically finished. Since it was an urban suspense drama, it didn’t require much special effects, and because Director Wen had powerful connections, the censorship process was lightning-fast.

With the summer holidays approaching and the popularity of the “Si-Li CP” from their previous variety show still at its peak, the series Soul Hunt officially premiered.

Wen Xiuzhen waited expectantly, hoping to recreate the miracle of that summer so many years ago.

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