I Helped My Best Friend with Her Romance—and Fell for the Enemy’s Strategist - Chapter 57

Lin Ruocheng scrolled through her phone, intending to look up voice actors she had collaborated with before.

Her yuri otome game still needed a few more characters with voice acting.

She couldn’t just keep freeloading off Xiao Xi’s voice, could she?

Besides, she had already entrusted three roles to Fu Yanxi. For the remaining two, she needed to find other authoritative yuri onee-san voice actors she had worked with before, to create a high-quality yuri otome game.

Just as she was browsing through her phone’s contact list, it felt as if someone had suddenly appeared behind her.

Fu Yanxi had finished her shower.

Her white hotel pajamas hung loosely on her.

Her hair was fluffy, and the distinctive streak of silver-gray that once stood out in her jet-black hair had now been dyed completely black.

That unique touch before was just to catch Xiao Chengzi’s attention.

She knew Xiao Chengzi didn’t like girls who were too conventional.

To make this “math problem” solvable, she had to, within reason, do something unconventional to grab the other’s attention.

“What? You’re done showering?”

Lin Ruocheng put down her phone and leaned in close, sniffing gently.

A faint, cool fragrance mixed with the scent of the same shower gel she used.

“So nice, so fragrant~”

“Voice actor-sama smells amazing~ How about a kiss?”

“Later. What were you doing just now?”

Fu Yanxi was quite curious about this, especially since she had been standing beside the other for a while without being noticed. Perhaps she was feeling a bit insecure, after all, the foundation of their relationship wasn’t very solid.

It hadn’t been long. Maybe these feelings would fade with time.

But for now, she didn’t feel entirely secure.

“I was looking for other voice actors I’ve collaborated with besides you, planning to call them and arrange a time to discuss the voice work for the other two roles. You’re already taking on three, that’s really impressive.”

“So, I want my girlfriend to rest properly, and I’ll find two more authoritative voice actors.”

“Do you have any recommendations, my good girlfriend?”

Fu Yanxi was easy to coax but also quick to jealousy.

At the same time, she was just as easy to soothe.

As a businesswoman, she knew how to maximize benefits.

Having been in the voice acting circle for four years now, she had made quite a few friends and mentors.

When it came to the most authoritative voices, she thought of one person, but for now, she didn’t want to mention it.

Seeing that the other showed no intention of speaking up, Lin Ruocheng decided to pull out her trump card.

She reached out and tugged Fu Yanxi’s hand.

Fu Yanxi instantly lost her balance and tumbled onto Lin Ruocheng.

Her hands braced on either side of Lin Ruocheng’s body.

“Lin Ruocheng, I’m angry.”

Fu Yanxi frowned, her expression no different from before.

But she seemed a bit more serious now.

“I know, it’s because I ignored a certain most authoritative voice actor, right? I truly deserve a thousand deaths. I hope Teacher Xi Liu will go easy on me… please, be merciful.”

A smile played on Lin Ruocheng’s lips as she reached for a strawberry from nearby.

She bit one end and gestured for the other to taste the opposite end.

Her gaze fixed on the other’s thin lips, as if issuing an invitation.

“Wishful thinking.”

Fu Yanxi followed her heart’s desire and tasted what seemed like the most delicious strawberry in the world. The strawberry was tender and juicy, quickly bursting in both their mouths. The sweet and tangy flavor was soon swallowed by the two.

But this strawberry-flavored kiss didn’t stop.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Truly worthy of a top student, her learning ability was absolutely first-class.

Before, she didn’t know how to kiss, but now she could leave her master utterly dazed and breathless.

Truly, teaching the apprentice leads to the master’s starvation.

“Now… can we talk now?”

Lin Ruocheng gasped for breath.

Sometimes, it’s better not to find a girlfriend who’s too clever, otherwise, it’s easy for her to overstep her bounds.

Fu Yanxi sat up, tidying Lin Ruocheng’s robe in the process.

Due to their earlier movements, both of their robes had become somewhat loose.

They had almost crossed the line.

“A very good senior, now a voice director, Xu Qingzhou.”

“What? Oh my god! It’s Xu Qingzhou!”

“Seriously, I originally wanted to invite her. But I couldn’t get her. She’s quite hard to book. They said she was transitioning behind the scenes. I never managed to find her. She’s practically a missing person in the voice acting world, finally making a comeback. I bet she’ll be even more explosive now.”

“Mm, she and I are friends, you could say we’re friends despite the age gap?”

Xu Qingzhou: “…”

Excuse me, am I that old?

“But I heard Teacher Xu isn’t even thirty yet, right? Around twenty-nine?”

“Mm, we’re used to saying it that way.”

Lin Ruocheng nodded.

Someone Fu Yanxi could joke with like this must be a very close friend.

“I’ll talk to her for you. As long as the pay is right, I think she’ll take it.”

“After the National Day holiday, I’ll take you to see her. She’s also directing the new yuri audio drama this time. If you’re interested, you can come along. It should be fun.”

“Given your vocal qualities, I think she’ll really like you.”

Fu Yanxi’s tone was flat, devoid of much emotion.

It was hard to tell how she really felt.

“Xiao Xixi, are you angry?”

The other person remained silent.

“Are you jealous?”

Still no response.

This was the frustrating thing about the little Taurus when she got upset, she wouldn’t say a word.

But Lin Ruocheng had a way.

She picked up another strawberry from the table and brought it to Fu Yanxi’s lips.

“Want a strawberry?”

Fu Yanxi leaned forward and opened her mouth.

But Lin Ruocheng pulled the strawberry away.

“Do you know how to eat it?”

“No.”

Lin Ruocheng crooked her finger.

Fu Yanxi leaned in without hesitation.

Lin Ruocheng moved close to her collarbone and exhaled softly.

Soon, the area turned a faint pink.

“Strawberries aren’t just for eating. You can also plant them… like… here.”

“Hiss~”

Fu Yanxi trembled slightly, a tingling sensation coursing through her body like an electric current.

To keep any more embarrassing sounds from escaping, Fu Yanxi raised her index finger and bit down on the knuckle, stifling her voice. When it was over, a faint bite mark and a strawberry-like bruise were left on her collarbone.

“Still jealous now? It’s okay to be jealous, but don’t get jealous over nothing, understand?”

Fu Yanxi nodded obediently.

Without her glasses, Fu Yanxi looked incredibly docile.

“Then… do you want to sleep in bed with me tonight?”

“Is that okay?”

“Of course, come on up.”

Fu Yanxi had actually planned to sleep on the couch tonight, just to make do.

She wasn’t sure if she could restrain herself from getting handsy.

When it came to the girlfriend she adored, it was hard to hold back.

It was only human, after all.

But she was afraid Lin Ruocheng would think she was a total pervert.

Wanting to get physical after just a week of dating.

That would be an instant turn-off.

After turning off the lights.

Lin Ruocheng clearly felt the mattress behind her sink slightly.

“Give me your hand.”

Fu Yanxi extended her hand.

Lin Ruocheng placed her hand on her own body.

Forcing her to hold herself tightly.

Now that she’s already won her over, why can’t she be bolder and claim her fully?