Reborn! Caught Up by the Critically Obsessed Actress - Chapter 103

“It’s not that I don’t want to; it’s just a bit embarrassing.”

Song Qingxing admitted honestly, then continued walking forward. Xie Jingcheng blinked, a bit bewildered.

“Didn’t you say you’d stay with me?”

Her tone even carried a hint of innocence, as if she didn’t know how she had provoked this little ancestor again.

“I did, but if I don’t grab a change of clothes, am I supposed to wear nothing at all?”

Song Qingxing turned around. Although her tone held a trace of helplessness, she did her best to explain.

So that was it…

Understanding dawned on Xie Jingcheng, and she stopped questioning. Instead, she nodded and let the other woman go fetch her clothes while she stretched her long legs out completely in the bathtub.

The tub was very large. Because Xie Jingcheng was quite tall, a small bathtub wouldn’t allow her to straighten her legs; she had to choose this kind of long, oversized tub to lie comfortably.

After a moment, the sound of footsteps echoed again. It seemed the “little rabbit” had returned. Xie Jingcheng suppressed the excitement in her heart and waited for her to open the door.

The door was pushed open, and Song Qingxing walked in holding her clothes, stacking them neatly next to Xie Jingcheng’s.

Only then did she begin to undo the buttons of her shirt. Song Qingxing’s movements were neither fast nor slow; her fair, tender arms were revealed, swaying slightly.

Xie Jingcheng was momentarily dazed. In the next second, Song Qingxing walked over clutching a towel. Xie Jingcheng moved her long legs in the tub to make room for her.

The moment Song Qingxing entered the bathtub, the water overflowed. The sound of splashing water rang in their ears, momentarily masking the sound of rapidly beating hearts.

“What are you looking at? Didn’t you say we should wash up properly?”

Song Qingxing hadn’t had much energy to spend on romantic sentiment with Xie Jingcheng these past few days. Filming itself was exhausting; if she had to find time for intense romance on top of that, she didn’t know what kind of superhuman could pull it off.

Her forehead was suddenly tapped. Although the force wasn’t great, it was the first time she had ever been hit like that.

Xie Jingcheng wasn’t angry; she just gave a silly smile and picked up the showerhead nearby to drench the other’s long hair.

The ends of her hair coiled around her arms. At this moment, Song Qingxing looked exactly like a seductive siren in the water. Her black hair was like swaying seaweed, slowly entangling the legs of a drowning person, making it impossible to break free.

“I’ll help you wash your hair.”

Song Qingxing really wanted to say it wasn’t necessary, but after a day of acting, there was sweat at her temples and forehead; her scalp surely needed a wash to feel more comfortable.

She had originally thought that as a young miss, Xie Jingcheng’s hair-washing technique would surely be clumsy. Although the other had helped her once or twice before, it hadn’t been anything special.

But to her surprise, the technique was actually quite good. The gentle rubbing of the fingertips was a significant improvement over before.

This kind of talent was truly enviable; whether it was learning acting or doing anything else, she could make leaps and bounds in a short time. Unlike herself, who stumbled along for several years just to make a little progress.

But why would someone like her like me?

Is it because Cupid in the myths really shoots his arrows with his eyes closed?

Song Qingxing couldn’t figure it out, but she allowed herself to sink into the comfort of the hair wash. By the time the two of them finished and came out, it was already late.

Xie Jingcheng really hadn’t touched her.

This was quite unexpected.

Although she knew it was ridiculous to judge a person based on novels or industry rumors, logically speaking, shouldn’t Xie Jingcheng be the type to grab her legs and drag her onto the bed?

Most people who lust after beauty would behave that way.

But it wasn’t right to indulge in such wild fantasies about things the person hadn’t even done. Song Qingxing shook her head, shaking those messy thoughts out of her mind.

However, Song Qingxing had taken note of Xie Jingcheng’s restraint and patience. She knew that even if they were dating, the initial terms of their agreement shouldn’t have changed.

She should be doing these things, not avoiding them.

Since Xie Jingcheng could control her bad temper and choose to take things slowly with her, she deserved encouragement.

Once they had dried their hair, they returned to the bedroom. Xie Jingcheng stretched her body and prepared to lie down to sleep.

She was exhausted today; her ears had been verbally abused by countless people. Going to sleep early to put all those things behind her was the most urgent priority.

“Xie Jingcheng, wait…”

Song Qingxing spoke up at that moment. Before Xie Jingcheng could react, the lights went out. In the next instant, something quietly approached her.

“Qingxing?”

There were only two people in the room. Without guessing, she knew who it was. Xie Jingcheng couldn’t figure out what “moth” Song Qingxing was trying to pull, so she could only speak tentatively to ask.

“I want to give you a reward.”

“As a reward for helping me wash my hair… and for the bath today.”

Actually, it wasn’t about the hair or the bath, but because the other had learned to respect her wishes. After all, humans weren’t animals who did those “dirty things” anytime, anywhere, regardless of the setting.

Song Qingxing stood on her tiptoes. In the pitch darkness, Xie Jingcheng felt her own lips being touched by soft skin.

She didn’t need to think to know what it was.

Because a hot breath brushed against her cheek—it was a kiss, a kiss initiated by the little rabbit!

Although she desperately wanted to kiss back, now didn’t seem like the right time.

“This reward is pretty good.”

Accompanying Xie Jingcheng’s words, the lights in the bedroom flickered on. She saw the person in front of her clearly; her cheeks were flushed crimson, obviously very embarrassed.

“What, you gave me the reward yourself, and now you’re the one feeling shy?”

Xie Jingcheng couldn’t help but tease.

“I’m not.”

“I’m just nervous!”

Song Qingxing defended herself offhandedly, though being nervous and being shy were more or less the same thing.

However, Xie Jingcheng didn’t pursue the teasing. The two returned to the bed. Having been tired all day, Xie Jingcheng fell into a deep sleep almost immediately.

Thinking about how the other woman had endured such great pressure just to resist An Wenqing, Song Qingxing felt a sense of gratitude in her heart.

Because, even if Xie Jingcheng wanted to have her cake and eat it too, she probably could have.

As expected, while there are many “pure” people, those who are this genuinely devoted are a rare few.

…

This sleep was exceptionally sweet. When Song Qingxing woke up, the daylight was already bright. She had originally thought Xie Jingcheng would wake up early as usual.

But when her eyes fully opened, she saw those lips right in front of her.

Wait…

What kind of posture was she in right now?

Song Qingxing felt like her fur was standing on end. Looking herself up and down, she realized she was clinging to the other person like an octopus.

Really!

How can I be so restless while sleeping? Have I no shame?

Song Qingxing scolded herself in her heart. She wanted to take advantage of the fact that the other hadn’t woken up yet to quietly shrink back, like a hermit crab retreating into its hard shell.

That way, she wouldn’t seem so clingy.

But just as her fingers had loosened halfway, the person who had been sleeping soundly woke up.

“Good morning.”

The cool voice was tinged with hoarseness, like the heart of a sandy watermelon—sweet, yet with a bit of texture.