The Movie Queen's Beloved Crybaby Alpha - Chapter 29

Ning Yunshu’s face flushed crimson from Ye Qinglan’s coaxing words.

She couldn’t bring herself to look at Ye Qinglan, so she simply closed her eyes and let her apply the medicine.

For Ning Yunshu, this was undoubtedly an agonizing process enduring the pungent smell of the medicated oil while savoring the gentle touch of Ye Qinglan’s fingers on her arm.

Ye Qinglan softened her movements, carefully spreading the oil over the red marks she had left earlier, her heart aching with guilt.

“Next time, just hand me the pillow beside you. Don’t be silly and take it all on yourself,” Ye Qinglan murmured softly.

Ning Yunshu opened her eyes, meeting the concern in Ye Qinglan’s gaze, and smiled. “It’s nothing. The fact that you held onto me means you trust me. I couldn’t be happier.”

Ye Qinglan shot her a glare and pressed her thumb firmly against one of the marks, eliciting a sharp inhale from Ning Yunshu.

“You call this nothing?”

Ning Yunshu rubbed her nose sheepishly.

With a sigh, Ye Qinglan finished applying the medicine. “Alright, let it absorb for a while. Don’t wash it off too soon.”

“Fine,” Ning Yunshu replied reluctantly.

Ye Qinglan wiped her fingers with a wet wipe and checked the time. “It’s getting late. Get ready and go to bed.”

Ning Yunshu studied her. “Sister… can you actually sleep?”

Ye Qinglan fell silent.

“O-Of course,” she insisted stubbornly.

Ning Yunshu blinked. “Should I keep you company?”

Ye Qinglan smirked, giving her a knowing look.

“Ning Yunshu, your intentions are as transparent as glass. Your little scheme is practically written all over your face.”

“Really?” Ning Yunshu feigned innocence.

Ye Qinglan rolled her eyes and stood up. “Forget it. Go sleep properly in the guest room.”

With that, she put the medicated oil back in the first-aid kit and headed to the master bedroom.

Pouting, Ning Yunshu turned off the living room lights and retreated to her own room.

After showering, Ye Qinglan finished her skincare routine and dried her hair before lying down in bed, eyes closed.

But the horror movie scenes she had been trying to suppress flashed vividly in her mind, forcing her eyes open. Staring into the darkness, she clutched the blankets tightly.

Damn it! After all these years, why couldn’t she shake this habit of sleepless nights after watching horror films?

The thought of calling Ning Yunshu crossed her mind, but she immediately dismissed it.

What a joke! Did she have no pride?

She had just turned her down, only to go crawling back? Absolutely not!

Determined, Ye Qinglan yanked the covers over her head, burrowing completely under the blankets.

But soon, the stifling heat forced her to resurface, gasping for air.

Ugh! She couldn’t sleep! And it was all Ning Yunshu’s fault! If she hadn’t reminded her, she wouldn’t even be thinking about it!

Fuming, Ye Qinglan mentally cursed Ning Yunshu in her head.

Just then, a sudden knock at the door startled her.

“Who’s there?!” she blurted out, forgetting for a moment that only she and Ning Yunshu were in the house.

“Sister, it’s me.”

Hearing Ning Yunshu’s voice, Ye Qinglan finally relaxed. Recalling her earlier moment of panic, she huffily got up to open the door, revealing Ning Yunshu standing in the hallway light, hugging a pillow with a pitiful expression.

“What’s wrong?” Ye Qinglan’s tone remained sharp, still annoyed about being startled.

“Are you asleep, sis?” Ning Yunshu hid half her face behind the pillow, peeking at Ye Qinglan with cautious eyes.

“Mm,” Ye Qinglan replied tersely, unwilling to admit she couldn’t sleep.

“I can’t sleep, sis. My arm hurts,” Ning Yunshu whispered, her voice laced with a hint of coquetry and vulnerability.

Ye Qinglan glanced at the arm hidden under the sleeve and hesitated.

She shamefully felt her heart soften.

“I want you to keep me company,” Ning Yunshu added.

Now she wasn’t even pretending, outright stating her intentions.

Ye Qinglan studied her eyes, then her arm, before finally stepping back to reveal her bedroom.

“Come in.”

“Okay!” Ning Yunshu chirped, darting inside like an excited puppy.

Ye Qinglan couldn’t help but chuckle before glaring at her. “Just for tonight. No funny business, got it?”

“Got it,” Ning Yunshu agreed obediently.

Ye Qinglan pointed to the other side of the bed. “You sleep there.”

“Okay.” Ning Yunshu set her pillow down and lay still, watching Ye Qinglan intently.

Thankful for the darkness hiding her flushed cheeks, Ye Qinglan closed the door and settled on the opposite side.

The two lay in silence. Strangely, instead of feeling tense, Ye Qinglan found herself relaxing. The exhaustion she’d fought off for hours finally took over, and she drifted to sleep.

Once Ye Qinglan’s breathing steadied, Ning Yunshu turned slightly, gazing at her sleeping face with a faint smile.

“Goodnight, sis,” she murmured softly.

Only Ye Qinglan’s even breaths answered her.

Sweet dreams carried them through the night.

The next morning, Ye Qinglan woke in a daze. She nuzzled against something soft, about to roll over and get up.

Then jolted awake.

Her eyes flew open to find herself inexplicably curled around Ning Yunshu, limbs tangled tightly around her.

And the softness she’d just nuzzled?

Ning Yunshu’s chest.

Disbelief widened her eyes. She squeezed them shut and reopened them, praying it was a dream.

But reality remained unchanged.

Somehow, in her sleep, she’d latched onto Ning Yunshu like an octopus.

At that moment, Ye Qinglan felt the sky had fallen.

And then worse, Ning Yunshu woke up.

“Mmm… morning, sis.”

Her voice was husky with sleep. When she looked down and met Ye Qinglan’s eyes, silence engulfed them.

Then Ning Yunshu’s gaze dropped to the arms wrapped around her waist. Before she could speak, A sudden force sent her tumbling off the bed.

Ye Qinglan had kicked her onto the floor!

Luckily, the bed was low, and the thick carpet cushioned her fall. She wasn’t hurt.

Just thoroughly bewildered.

Ye Qinglan suddenly realized what she had done and hurried to the bedside, anxiously looking at Ning Yunshu.

“Ning Yunshu, are you okay?”

“N-no… I’m fine…” Ning Yunshu stared blankly at Ye Qinglan.

Seeing Ning Yunshu’s dazed expression, Ye Qinglan almost thought she had hit her head. She quickly pulled her up onto the bed and carefully checked her over.

Only after confirming there were no injuries did she finally relax.

Thank goodness. If Ning Yunshu’s arm injury hadn’t healed yet and she had hurt her again, she would have felt absolutely terrible!

Ye Qinglan was guilt-ridden and asked again, “Are you really okay?”

Ning Yunshu snapped out of her daze, shaking her head before nodding.

Ye Qinglan was utterly confused by her reaction.

“Does it hurt somewhere?” Ye Qinglan asked cautiously.

Ning Yunshu pouted. “It hurts where you kicked me.”

Ye Qinglan: “…”

Fine, it was her own reflexive reaction, after all. Ye Qinglan reached out and rubbed the spot.

“Sorry about that.”

Ning Yunshu looked at her with pleading eyes. “I want you to rub it more.”

Ye Qinglan’s lips twitched.

“Ning Yunshu, give you an inch and you’ll take a mile, huh?” she said through gritted teeth.

Ning Yunshu sulked. “Then… never mind…”

Seeing her look like a wronged little wife, Ye Qinglan was both exasperated and amused.

After rubbing the spot for a while longer, she asked, “Feeling better now?”

“Mhm!” Satisfied, Ning Yunshu beamed brightly.

Ye Qinglan immediately withdrew her hand. “If you’re fine, then get up.”

With that, she quickly stood and fled into the bathroom to wash up.

Meanwhile, Ning Yunshu touched the spot where she had been rubbed, feeling thoroughly content.

Sure, she had been kicked off the bed, but she got Ye Qinglan’s comfort and attention in return.

Hmm, not a bad deal!

She then got up and left Ye Qinglan’s bedroom, heading to the living room bathroom to freshen up before preparing breakfast.

By the time she finished washing up and was busy in the kitchen, Ye Qinglan had also emerged from her room. Glancing at Ning Yunshu bustling about, Ye Qinglan rubbed her nose sheepishly.

Honestly, she hadn’t even realized what she was doing, she had just instinctively kicked out.

Recalling Ning Yunshu’s bewildered expression after being kicked off the bed, Ye Qinglan couldn’t help but dwell on it a little.

It was kind of cute, actually.

Realizing the absurdity of her thoughts, she quickly shook her head and walked over to the kitchen to watch Ning Yunshu work.

“Ahem, need any help?”

Though she knew Ning Yunshu probably didn’t need assistance, since she was already up, she might as well see if she could lend a hand instead of just waiting for breakfast.

Especially since Ning Yunshu’s arm was still injured.

Ning Yunshu turned to her with a smile. “No need, just wait, sis.”

Ye Qinglan glanced at her arm. “Is it feeling any better?”

“Yeah, much better,” Ning Yunshu replied cheerfully.

“Really?” Ye Qinglan pressed, unconvinced.

Ning Yunshu chuckled. “If there was really a problem, I’d have already whined to you about it.”

Ye Qinglan snorted. “Or maybe you just don’t want to apply more of that medicated oil.”

Ning Yunshu looked embarrassed. “How could that be? You’ve got to trust me, sis.”

Ye Qinglan narrowed her eyes at her, clearly unconvinced. Ning Yunshu couldn’t bear the scrutiny any longer. Putting down what she was doing, she washed her hands and pushed Ye Qinglan out of the kitchen.

“Just wait for breakfast, sis. Don’t worry, I’m really fine now.”

But Ye Qinglan grabbed her wrist instead, her expression serious.

“Are you really okay?”

“Yes!”

Ning Yunshu answered firmly.

“Come on, sis, trust me~”

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