The Cold and Distant Actress is Too Obsessive - Chapter 40

She turned around abruptly but accidentally brushed against the person’s soft lips. Xu Youyan’s eyes widened slightly.

“When did you get so close?”

“I wanted to kiss.”

Bo Zhoucheng said it without hesitation, having already tossed the photo album aside.

“That’s your way of apologizing, and you’ve already used it once.”

Xu Youyan couldn’t help but laugh, the sound bubbling up from her throat. Bo Zhoucheng usually seemed so clever, but when it came to matters involving her, she became so foolish.

Adorably foolish.

“Do you accept it?”

Bo Zhoucheng simply watched Xu Youyan, afraid that this timid rabbit might slip away in an instant.

“I accept.”

After nodding, Xu Youyan deliberately tilted her head back, making it inconvenient for the other to kiss her. Bo Zhoucheng was amused by this childish behavior and rose onto her tiptoes.

But being slightly taller, standing on her toes only gave her more of an advantage.

“Bo Zhoucheng, you’re shameless.”

The rest of her words came out in fragments, unable to form a complete sentence.

Xu Youyan’s legs felt weak, and she couldn’t stand steadily. Sensing something was wrong, Bo Zhoucheng immediately supported her by the waist.

“What’s wrong?”

Only then did she pull away, her eyes still lingering with desire.

“My legs are weak.”

She had been filming all day and hadn’t had the chance to have someone massage them for her.

“Is it because you’re tired from filming?”

Bo Zhoucheng stopped what she was doing, crouched down, and placed her hands on Xu Youyan’s calves.

Her calves were firm, without an ounce of excess fat.

“Mm.”

Bo Zhoucheng’s fingertips were slightly cool, but as she gently pressed on the acupoints, the soreness in Xu Youyan’s calves began to ease.

Xu Youyan felt as if she had fallen for this person completely, never wanting to be apart from her at any moment.

However, perhaps it was because she was too exhausted.

Xu Youyan drifted off to sleep in a daze and was only woken up by Bo Zhoucheng patting her cheek to remind her to take a bath.

Water was the scarcest resource in the desert. With so many people crammed into the inn at once, the owner’s water tank was already running low.

They would have to fetch more water tomorrow.

While Xu Youyan was showering, the water pressure fluctuated intermittently, giving her a bad feeling.

If the water ran out halfway through her shower, wouldn’t that be terribly awkward?

Fortunately, that didn’t happen. After her bath, Xu Youyan went straight to sleep. Although she wished something more could happen between her and Bo Zhoucheng, she was simply too tired.

But Xu Youyan never expected that her worst fear would eventually come true.

It happened on the third day of filming. According to the director’s plan, the desert exterior shots could be completed within a week.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, in the Gobi Desert, opening your mouth meant swallowing sand an utterly unpleasant experience.

Even Xu Youyan felt a slight sense of relief. If she had to stand in the howling wind any longer, her face would start to crack.

When they wrapped up for the day, everyone left work in high spirits.

Bo Zhoucheng wiped the corner of her mouth with a tissue. Curious, Xu Youyan leaned in to look and noticed that, aside from lipstick stains, there were grains of sand on the wet tissue.

“Did you fall face-first into the sand?”

Xu Youyan couldn’t hold back her laughter.

Bo Zhoucheng nodded.

“Kneeling on the ground is no different from plunging headfirst into the sand.”

But seeing how amused the person beside her was, Bo Zhoucheng felt a bit puzzled.

“Yanyan, isn’t this normal? Why do you find it so funny?”

Xu Youyan:

She suddenly couldn’t laugh anymore, because she had thought the other person was her rival.

“Alright, I won’t laugh at you anymore.”

Xu Youyan reached out her finger and poked the other’s cheek. The two got into the car and arrived at the hotel entrance, only to find the area in front of the hotel filled with crew members.

It was a bit noisy, and they could even hear someone arguing with the owner.

“What’s going on?”

Bo Zhoucheng asked her assistant beside her. Su Cha, not quite sure of the situation either, ran out to inquire.

“The owner said the water tank is almost empty. The water won’t be delivered until tomorrow, so some people might not be able to shower tonight.”

Bo Zhoucheng nodded.

A celebrity of her caliber didn’t need to worry about such things. Since there was still some water left, she would definitely be able to shower.

However, if two people showered together, it would indeed waste a lot of water.

“Yanyan.”

Bo Zhoucheng called out. Xu Youyan walked over, and the two returned to their room on the second floor together.

“Let’s shower together today.”

Xu Youyan was about to call her a shameless rogue but then remembered the water shortage. Bo Zhoucheng’s consideration was for the sake of others, so she kept quiet.

She simply nodded.

“Don’t be shy, I won’t get handsy.”

Bo Zhoucheng reached out and held Xu Youyan’s hand, leading her into her room. Xu Youyan’s luggage had been delivered a few days earlier.

Her room had been given to Cheng Zhun and an assistant.

Although the conditions were tough, it was still better than setting up tents directly. Besides, filming was almost over they just had to endure a little longer.

Bo Zhoucheng pulled out her pajamas, and Xu Youyan also grabbed hers before heading into the bathroom.

Although she really wanted to take a bath, given the circumstances, such an act would be excessive, so they had to settle for a shower.

Xu Youyan turned around, avoiding looking at Bo Zhoucheng, and undressed by herself.

“Yanyan, why are you always so shy?”

Bo Zhoucheng blinked, feeling puzzled, and couldn’t help but ask.

“Isn’t it because of you.”

Xu Youyan stopped halfway, turned around, and swept her gaze up and down.

Then she suddenly moved closer, letting the water droplets splash over both of them.

“Your figure is just too good.”

“Haha, I’ll take that as a compliment.”

Bo Zhoucheng chuckled softly.

She raised her arm to massage her lover’s hair, her slender, jade-like fingers coated with foam, which was soon washed away by the shower.

Her fingertips flushed pink, like red jade.

Xu Youyan was momentarily stunned and unconsciously reached out her own hand. Their fingertips touched.

Bo Zhoucheng’s fingers were slightly longer, and for some reason, Xu Youyan felt a bit defeated.

“Comparing what?”

Bo Zhoucheng lowered her head and saw this, unable to hold back a smile.

“You even want to win at this.”

Her tone carried a hint of helplessness. After all, one’s physical traits are inherited things like finger length are determined by genes.

However, there’s always a way.

Bo Zhoucheng pulled her arm back slightly, making Xu Youyan’s fingers appear a few centimeters longer.

“You win.”

Bo Zhoucheng coaxed with a smile.

“Ha.”

Xu Youyan let out a soft laugh, withdrew her hand, and pretended not to care.

“I don’t care about this at all.”

“Mhm… you don’t care.”

Bo Zhoucheng’s words carried a meaningful tone. Feeling exposed, Xu Youyan grew a bit embarrassed. After drying off, she hurriedly changed her clothes and left.

Bo Zhoucheng emerged a moment later, her long hair tied up in a bun. For some reason, this hairstyle made her look more like a married woman, adding a touch of grace and gentleness.

Xu Youyan was momentarily stunned. Bo Zhoucheng was wearing a black nightgown, with the top two buttons at the collar left undone, revealing her collarbones completely.

It was the most captivating sight in the world. Xu Youyan finally understood why so many people were drawn to this wife-like appearance.