The Film Empress White Moonlight Wants To Be A Salted Fish - Chapter 74

Lu Yiran hadn’t expected Wen Shiyan to hate her to such an extent. Her eyes dimmed, and she said in a low voice, “Wen Shiyan, do you really hate me that much?”

“No, I…”

Her head suddenly began to ache. Wen Shiyan gave a muffled groan and slumped onto the sofa. Lu Yiran didn’t notice her unusual reaction; she only heard that Wen Shiyan hadn’t continued to deny her words.

Lu Yiran lowered her head and murmured, “Is this truly the only way to keep you by my side?”

Lu Yiran completely undid the clothing. Wen Shiyan somewhat frantically dodged Lu Yiran’s hands. “Yiran, don’t…”

Lu Yiran took Wen Shiyan’s hand and placed her palm against her own chest. She leaned down and whispered her love for Wen Shiyan into her ear.

“Yiran…”

Wen Shiyan arched her neck, which was fair as jade, smooth, and gracefully curved. Her ink-like hair was scattered behind her shoulders, and a faint blush touched her face.

Seeing that Wen Shiyan didn’t refuse, Lu Yiran continued her actions.

Clothes were removed, revealing a hint of spring splendor. Her skin trembled upon contact with the air. Lu Yiran felt the legs around her waist clench slightly when her hand rested upon them.

Seeing that Lu Yiran was unmoved after her refusal, Wen Shiyan gave up. She covered her eyes with her hands, as if tacitly allowing Lu Yiran to do whatever she wished.

Beneath her touch, it was like a beautiful, delicate flower, tempting one to pluck it.

The rain began to fall harder and harder, inevitably leaving dewdrops on the flower. After the rain, the sky cleared, and the flower began to bloom, facing the sun. A fresh flower was gathered, with nectar mingled with the rain. Drawn by the sweet fragrance of the nectar, she lightly gathered, gently kneaded, wiped and picked again, licking the nectar into her mouth.

That night, Lu Yiran sat by the bed, looking at the still-sleeping Wen Shiyan. She hesitantly reached out a hand, wanting to stroke the side of Wen Shiyan’s face a face that had appeared many times in her dreams but after a moment of hesitation, she lowered her hand.

After what she had done to Wen Shiyan today, Wen Shiyan would probably never speak to her again.

Just as Lu Yiran was lost in thought, Wen Shiyan woke up. Seeing that the rope on her wrist had been undone, Wen Shiyan sighed in relief and looked towards Lu Yiran, who was sitting by the bed.

Wen Shiyan quietly asked Lu Yiran, “Can I go now?” She still couldn’t reveal her identity to Lu Yiran, but because of Lu Yiran, this variable, she was forced to get together with Lu Yiran earlier than planned.

Wen Shiyan’s voice came from behind her. Just a few short words, yet they sent Lu Yiran’s mood plummeting. Lu Yiran shook her head and tightly held Wen Shiyan’s hand.

“No, Wen Shiyan, you can’t leave me again…”

Wen Shiyan let out a breath. She sat up and got out of bed. Seeing this, Lu Yiran nervously followed behind her.

Wen Shiyan turned around and said to Lu Yiran, “I need to wash up. Want to come along?”

Only after speaking did Wen Shiyan realize what she had said inviting Lu Yiran to shower with her immediately after they had done those things. She blamed herself; she used to shower with Lu Yiran often, and the words had just slipped out.

Lu Yiran didn’t say anything; she quietly followed Wen Shiyan into the bathroom. Wen Shiyan sighed. There was no helping it she had been the one to suggest it first. If she refused Lu Yiran now, it would look like she had something to hide.

Lu Yiran was taking off her clothes when suddenly, the collar caught on her head. Her vision was blocked by the clothing, and Lu Yiran nervously tugged at it. Wen Shiyan saw this and chuckled inwardly as she stepped forward to help Lu Yiran remove the garment.

Once the clothes were off and Lu Yiran saw the light again, she noticed Wen Shiyan secretly smiling. Lu Yiran was both embarrassed and shy. Although she had already seen what she shouldn’t have, the thought of showering with Wen Shiyan now made her feelings complex.

In her arms, Wen Shiyan looked down and saw Lu Yiran’s fair skin. A noticeable blush immediately appeared on her face.

Her hair was wet and stuck to her skin, tickling her. Wen Shiyan’s breathing by her ear was particularly hard to ignore. Lu Yiran lowered her head and played with the water. Her heart pounded rapidly. She didn’t dare lean back against Wen Shiyan; she knew exactly what was behind her.

Both of them harbored different thoughts.

Wen Shiyan tried to leave the room, but the door had been locked by Lu Yiran this time. She searched the room thoroughly but couldn’t find the key, and she didn’t know the door’s password either.

Wen Shiyan tugged at Lu Yiran’s sleeve and said gently, “Yiran, I have work, can you let me out?”

Lu Yiran hesitated when she heard Wen Shiyan had work. She had kidnapped Wen Shiyan here without considering Wen Shiyan’s feelings, and if she caused Wen Shiyan to miss work, she wouldn’t dare face Wen Shiyan again.

Lu Yiran walked to the door, unlocked it, and said to Wen Shiyan, “You can go.”

After speaking, Lu Yiran returned to the bedroom.

For a long time, the bedroom door remained unopened. Hearing the sound of the main door closing outside, Lu Yiran curled up, covered herself with the blanket, and silently wept.

Wen Shiyan left because she truly had work to do.

In the office, Lu Yiran listlessly twirled a pen, which eventually dropped to the floor. Lu Yiran didn’t even have the mood to pick it up.

Lu Yiran sighed and lay her head on the desk.

There was a knock on the door, and someone pushed it open and said to Lu Yiran, “Miss, a lady is here to see you.”

Lu Yiran lifted her head slightly, then put it back down, saying in a muffled voice, “I’m not seeing anyone.”

Hearing this, Wen Shiyan walked into the room from behind the person and said to Lu Yiran, “Yiran doesn’t want to see me?”

“Sis… Miss Wen, why are you here?”

Lu Yiran quickly corrected herself. The bodyguard, being quick-witted, closed the door for them and left.

“I only wanted to leave that room because of work. Now that work is done, of course, I came to find you.” Wen Shiyan said as she approached Lu Yiran and placed the sweets Lu Yiran used to like on the desk.

Lu Yiran glanced at the sweets, and upon realizing they were the kind she used to love, she gave a cold sniff and said to Wen Shiyan, “I stopped liking these a long time ago. Wen Shiyan, people change.”

Wen Shiyan walked up to Lu Yiran, reached out to stroke the side of her face, and said softly, “But Yiran, have you truly changed?”

In her eyes, the current Lu Yiran was like a cat with its claws out, utterly without aggression.

Lu Yiran didn’t understand. She had done such an excessive thing to Wen Shiyan, so why was Wen Shiyan still so gentle towards her?

Wen Shiyan’s unwarranted tenderness was what Lu Yiran couldn’t resist the most. In the office, Lu Yiran pressed Wen Shiyan down beneath her.

“Wen Shiyan, I love you.”

This time, being pinned down by Lu Yiran, Wen Shiyan didn’t push her away. She whispered to Lu Yiran, “Me too.”

Wen Shiyan answered so quickly that Lu Yiran thought Wen Shiyan had misunderstood her meaning. Lu Yiran grew anxious, “I don’t mean the love of a friend, or a younger sister for an older sister, I mean…”

“Mm…”

Wen Shiyan pecked Lu Yiran’s lips and then pulled away. Lu Yiran touched her lips in disbelief, looking at Wen Shiyan in shock. A faint blush colored Wen Shiyan’s face.

Lu Yiran joyfully hugged Wen Shiyan, tightly embracing her.

The head on her chest kept rubbing around, and Wen Shiyan placed her hand on Lu Yiran’s head.

Kissing Lu Yiran, the surrounding temperature began to rise. Wen Shiyan looked at Lu Yiran with hazy eyes.

The coolness of the sofa touching her skin contrasted with the heat in front of her. A clash of cold and hot. Water droplets fell, and the downpour began. Raindrops landed on her hands, carrying a hint of warmth. Water droplets splashed into her eyes, stinging them and causing tears to flow. The rain poured down relentlessly, showing no sign of stopping.

Wen Shiyan’s eyes were red at the corners. She panted, holding Lu Yiran tightly and accepting everything from her.

She loved Lu Yiran, loved her more than she loved herself. If not for that love, she wouldn’t have accepted what Lu Yiran did to her without any struggle. Undeniably, she loved Lu Yiran, but she didn’t know how long this love could last in this seemingly peaceful life.

But at this moment, she blocked out the system’s warning sound and rushed towards her lover.

“Uncle, is my sister home?”

Reading a book, Wen Shiyan heard the soft, sweet voice from downstairs and knew it was Lu Yiran. She put down the book and opened the door.

“Yes, yes, Yiran, go upstairs and find her yourself,” Father Wen had just said, when he saw Wen Shiyan coming out of the room upstairs. He pointed upstairs for Lu Yiran.

When Lu Yiran saw Wen Shiyan, a smile immediately appeared on her face. She happily took her homework and went upstairs to find Wen Shiyan.

Entering Wen Shiyan’s room, Lu Yiran skillfully sat on the small sofa reserved for her, holding her notebook and quietly looking at Wen Shiyan.

Seeing the questions Lu Yiran brought, Wen Shiyan bent down and gently asked, “Yiran, is there a question you don’t know how to do?”

Lu Yiran nodded repeatedly and placed her notebook on Wen Shiyan’s desk, which was taller than herself.

She climbed onto Wen Shiyan’s chair, swinging her legs, and said to Wen Shiyan, “Sister, I don’t know this question. Can you teach me?”

Wen Shiyan leaned over and looked at the question Lu Yiran claimed she couldn’t do. Given Lu Yiran’s excellent grades in school, it was impossible for her not to know these questions. Wen Shiyan had already seen through Lu Yiran’s little trick, but she didn’t expose her and instead seriously explained the question.

Even though Lu Yiran knew the answer to the questions, she still listened very carefully when Wen Shiyan explained them to her.

After a while, Father Wen brought in some snacks and opened Wen Shiyan’s door.

He said to Lu Yiran, “Yiran is studying so seriously, but your mother is coming to pick you up soon. Study for a little while longer, then come downstairs.”

Lu Yiran ate the snack and secretly peeked at Wen Shiyan. Although it was just a quick glance, Wen Shiyan noticed it.

Wen Shiyan put down her pen and looked at Lu Yiran, asking, “Is something wrong, Yiran?”

Lu Yiran shook her head and continued to quietly look at Wen Shiyan.

Indeed, she still loved her older sister the most.

Downstairs, Lu Yiran held Wen Shiyan’s hand, unwilling to leave. Father Wen laughed heartily upon seeing this. He said to Lu Yiran, “Since Yiran likes Shiyan so much, why not marry Shiyan and bring her home?”

Lu Yiran looked excitedly at Lu Chiqiu: “Mom, can I really marry my sister?”

Lu Chiqiu immediately covered Lu Yiran’s mouth and said to Wen Shiyan and Father Wen, “Childish nonsense, childish nonsense. I’ll take this child home now.”

As Lu Chiqiu led Lu Yiran away, Father Wen’s laughter came from behind them. Lu Yiran, with a naive expression, held the hand of Wen Shiyan, who was seeing them off, and said, “Sister, I will definitely marry you in the future. You have to wait for me.”

Wen Shiyan squatted down, smiled, and pinky-promised with Lu Yiran, “Okay, I’ll wait for you.”

The photo album was closed, and Lu Yiran closed her eyes, savoring the memory.

Wen Shiyan teased her from the side, “Who was it who pretended not to know the answers to questions when they were little just to spend time with me and even said they wanted to marry me?”

Lu Yiran opened her eyes, gave a snort, and agreed, “Exactly, who was so bold as to try and steal my sister.”

After speaking, the two exchanged a knowing smile.

They thought it was just a joke at the time, but now, just as the pinky promise had dictated, Wen Shiyan had been waiting for Lu Yiran, and they were married.

[Lu Yiran’s Perspective]

My name is Lu Yiran. I know I live in an unreal world, but the family and friends around me are real, flesh and blood, independent individuals.

Perhaps only I am like a body without a soul.

Wen Shiyan’s appearance was like a beam of light that illuminated my world, saving me from the dark abyss.

I first saw her when I was little. We were neighbors. I often followed behind her, calling her “sister.” Although she was always cold and ignored me, I just really liked her.

But I knew she didn’t belong to this world, that she would eventually return to her own world, but my selfish desire was to keep her here to stay with me forever.

Later, she did disappear.

When she reappeared, she seemed like a different person, but only her tenderness toward me remained unchanged. She didn’t seek me out on her own; it seemed she didn’t remember me. But it didn’t matter, as long as I remembered her.

She actually still remembered me! After that, we got together. I was very happy.

She didn’t often say she loved me, but I knew she loved me very much.

But accidents are always the first to arrive. I thought nothing would happen to me, but I was wrong. Because I didn’t live the life He had arranged for me, He gave me a small punishment. But I also found a loophole in the world because of it, so it was a blessing in disguise.

After my death, she came to my tombstone every day, repeatedly confessing her love to me. I could hear her confessions of love, but I couldn’t respond to her… But I would return to her side.

I am something akin to the protagonist in this world. After my death, the world would revert to its original state, and I would once again meet Wen Shiyan.

Wen Shiyan became cautious, afraid to get too close to me. I wanted to tell her that I knew everything, but I couldn’t say anything.

I hated this powerless self, so I made a wager and a deal with Him. If Wen Shiyan lost all memories related to me but could still remember me, He would never interfere with this world again.

We both lost all memories related to each other. This time, Wen Shiyan was the first to regain her memories, and I had always loved her. But He changed the world, altering other people’s perceptions of me, changing everything.

I became the troublemaker everyone hated.

But the result was still as the wager predicted: Wen Shiyan remembered me again. I won.

【The End】