The Security Guard Who Won the Heart of the Unattainable Actress - Chapter 34.1

Chapter 34.1

Everything Ran Mingyue had said to her today, Li Guang had dismissed as impossible and unreal until the evening.

But after night fell, she finally came to her senses.

The problem lay in the word “don’t dare” she had used.

Where was not daring to get close? She didn’t even dare to believe it was real.

She was, after all, a coward.

Ran Mingyue adjusted her shoes, stayed up late to make her a small cake, helped her put on socks, held an umbrella for her, patted her back, and made sure she had a warm quilt.

Even if Li Guang was slow to realize things, she couldn’t help but wonder what reason would make a person be so kind to someone she barely knew.

Given Ran Mingyue’s status in the entertainment industry, these things didn’t need to be done by her personally.

Li Guang regretted the rash words she had spoken to Ran Mingyue during the day.

One can differentiate whether a person is just playing around due to temporary novelty, just as she could now feel that Ran Mingyue was being genuinely kind to her.

The heart’s perception would not lie.

She turned her head and gazed at Ran Mingyue. The rain curtain fell behind Ran Mingyue, making her look like a beauty who had gracefully stepped out of an ink wash painting.

The image of Ran Mingyue’s character, Man Yintong, in her fourth film Orbit, wearing a qipao in a winter snow scene, was still the definitive number one classic that various film bloggers cited when listing beautiful qipao looks.

Although she possessed bold and enchanting facial features, she could also master the gentle and cool-toned charm of the Republican era. Li Guang remembered that the company had even organized the artists to book an entire theater for the movie.

After watching it, everyone was discussing Ran Mingyue’s legs and waist. They said that if they were the man in the film, they would willingly surrender and be captivated the moment they saw Ran Mingyue’s face.

“Don’t take the small path, come this way.” Li Guang was watching intently. Ran Mingyue took her hand for a moment, then politely let go, and asked with a smile, “What are you staring at me for?”

There was no moonlight tonight; dark clouds covered the sky, occasionally accompanied by thunder and lightning. The rain continued to fall, not on the umbrella, but into the hearts of the two people walking, dripping, dripping, but sounding like the pounding of a heartbeat.

It didn’t matter if there was no sun, and it didn’t matter if there were no stars. Li Guang suddenly realized that the person beside her was emitting a gentle light even in the night. She was the bright moon (明月, Mingyue), and she was Ran Mingyue. No one should ever be able to look away from her smiling eyes.

Li Guang realized her heart was racing a bit. She didn’t want Ran Mingyue to notice her abnormality, so she looked away. “…I never said I don’t believe you.”

She didn’t believe herself.

No matter how many times she searched her memories, Li Guang could only find the days when she quietly watched Ran Mingyue. When exactly did Ran Mingyue start to see her?

She walked in silence with Ran Mingyue for a while. They had already moved from Area A to Area B. Li Guang had something she wanted to say, and now seemed like a good time.

“Sister Mingyue.”

“Hmm?” Ran Mingyue answered quickly.

Li Guang said, “I’ve cried all this out tonight. Can you forget about it afterward? Otherwise, I’m afraid you’ll say my crying face is ugly again.”

“I told you I was just teasing you.” Ran Mingyue feigned annoyance. “And I didn’t say ugly! I just said your crying expression was…” well, her expression was just scrunched up, which was quite cute—not ugly at all!

She hadn’t finished speaking, but Li Guang was already laughing.

“I think I probably won’t explain to my family later why I sometimes become awkward and start arguments.” Li Guang touched the signed photos in her pocket. “There’s a certain distance that one understands but cannot cross. I’ve never been one to make too many demands since I was little.”

“Is it because of that little boy?” Ran Mingyue thought for a moment and added, “Your brother.”

“Not entirely. But before he came along, I definitely had more attention. But taking care of a little one isn’t easy, so an adult’s focus will naturally shift.”

Ran Mingyue was silent for a moment and said, “Is it because thinking this way makes you feel better? You don’t have to consider their feelings.”

Li Guang whispered, “I have to find a reason to make myself happy somehow.”

As she spoke, she kept drifting off course while walking. Ran Mingyue occasionally pulled the straying person back toward herself. Ran Mingyue took pleasure in this kind of attentiveness. She adjusted Li Guang’s hat again, helping to cover her ears slightly.

“Then why did you come to the advanced training class back then?” Ran Mingyue asked. “You looked different then than you do now.”

Li Guang said, “I felt superfluous at home then, and I felt I should find something to do. Otherwise, my state was really bad.”

She paused and then added, “They tried for a long time without success, so they cherish Yangyang a lot.”

“…” Ran Mingyue tightened the fingers holding the umbrella. “There’s one more thing I’ve been meaning to ask.”

“You came to work as security the same day you terminated your contract. I asked Captain Liu, and he told me.” Ran Mingyue said, “Why didn’t you rest for a while?”

“I had nowhere to live,” Li Guang said awkwardly. “The company dorm was no longer available after the contract termination, and my room at home was turned into a study.”

After saying this, her tone lifted again: “But all my colleagues are great! Brother Chai, Captain Liu, they all take good care of me… Since I’m the only girl, I get a single room, and the salary is good. I’m very satisfied.”

As Ran Mingyue listened to what Li Guang said, countless thoughts flashed through her mind. But she realized that she didn’t have the standing to stand up for Li Guang, so the strength in her clenched fingers slowly released.

She understood some of Li Guang’s feelings and seemed to know why Li Guang had been so startled by her words.

Don’t let this kid’s seemingly carefree appearance fool you; she must have a profound lack of security. Ran Mingyue shouldn’t have skipped the step of getting to know each other, because she was too eager to express herself.

Haste makes waste; it really can scare someone away.

Ran Mingyue was genuinely troubled. She sighed, very lightly, but Li Guang caught it: “Tired? Should we go back and rest?”

“I’m not tired; I want to talk to you more.” Ran Mingyue said. She realized there were many things she didn’t know about Li Guang. “If you’re tired, we can go rest.”

Li Guang must be more tired than her today. She was staff, not only following the guests during the show but also cleaning up with the crew after filming wrapped.

Li Guang shook her head. It was so cold outside, but Ran Mingyue was protecting her so well that Li Guang was starting to sweat.

The care she hadn’t received from her family was returned to her manifold by Ran Mingyue, softening Li Guang’s heart.

She drew strength from Ran Mingyue!

“Tomorrow, I’ll be my usual optimistic self again!” Li Guang clenched her little fists and suddenly cheered herself on. Ran Mingyue smiled and asked, “Are you truly optimistic?”

“Of course, I am.”

Ran Mingyue said, “But when I saw you in the class, you weren’t like this.”

Once Li Guang’s mood recovered, she was a very resilient kid. She grinned and said, “Two years is enough to change a lot of things, even to completely change a person.”

Ran Mingyue agreed: “Yes, so after reuniting, we still need to get to know each other well.”

Oh.

Reuniting.

Ran Mingyue was talking about them, right?

Li Guang touched her nose, about to thank Ran Mingyue. Then she paused, thinking that would sound too distant.

After tonight, Ran Mingyue was someone with whom she had exchanged secrets. Their relationship, in Li Guang’s mind, had unilaterally taken a step closer.

Li Guang even dared to wonder if what Ran Mingyue said to her was true, maybe she really did like… her?

Just as Li Guang was about to say something, Ran Mingyue spoke again.

“So I want to apologize to you. What I said to you this afternoon must have scared you, didn’t it?” Ran Mingyue said. “You said you were afraid of me, afraid to have contact with me, and now I understand.”

Li Guang thought to herself: Something doesn’t seem right.

“You can pretend that none of those words were ever spoken. I apologize for scaring you.”

She spoke very sincerely, but Li Guang was stunned: “Never spoken?”

The genuine warmth she had finally received from Ran Mingyue seemed about to be withdrawn immediately. Li Guang blinked blankly twice, both hands in her pockets, but her fingertips suddenly turned cold.

“You can pretend I never said them, but I won’t.” Ran Mingyue explained. “Do you understand?”

Li Guang walked slowly, a smile unconsciously spreading across her face.

After walking for an unknown distance, they were almost at the main villa. She reached out and carefully tugged Ran Mingyue’s sleeve: “What is so different about me?”

The words were a question, but the tone was lifted. Ran Mingyue found it amusing, and she countered, “Then what is so special about me?”

Just because her name was Ran Mingyue? Just those three characters? What was so special about them that Li Guang could overcome her internal fear and lead her out of a burning door?

Li Guang chuckled, then pretended to hold it in: “If you won’t say, forget it.”

“If you won’t say, forget it,” Ran Mingyue mimicked her tone and voice, then said seriously, “Then let’s give ourselves some time to discover what’s different about each other.”

Li Guang’s fighting spirit was high: “I’ll be your excellent personal security guard!”

“I’ll make sure you see how you are different to me,” Ran Mingyue said, then helplessly rubbed her temples. “It should be a very touching sentiment, so why does it sound like you’re challenging me to a fight?”

She touched Li Guang’s bear ears the hat it felt nice, and she squeezed them a couple more times.

Li Guang looked at her: “Do you really like things with ears?”

Ran Mingyue said, “No.”

“Yes, you do. You pinched my bunny ears when I wore that outfit before. Now you put this hat on me and you’re pinching my bear ears.” Li Guang called Ran Mingyue out. The latter felt slightly embarrassed, cleared her throat twice, and said, “I don’t. Everything’s clear now. We can sleep well tonight. Let’s go back to sleep?”

Li Guang’s attention was successfully diverted.

“We’ve reached the main villa. It’s best to rest here.” Li Guang suggested. “The crew starts filming at seven tomorrow. You’ll need hair and makeup, so you might only get an hour of sleep… Ah.”

Thinking of the time, Li Guang looked distressed: “Come on, come on, let’s hurry up and sleep.”

Ran Mingyue didn’t move. Li Guang said, “Aren’t you going?”

“I’m sleeping back at the main villa, but what about you?” Ran Mingyue asked. “If I go back to the main villa, I can’t stay with you.”

“…Who said I wanted you to stay with me?” Li Guang stopped at the door. Ran Mingyue said, “I was worried you might have a nightmare and wanted to leave after you fell asleep. Where did your mind go?”

Li Guang: Ah QAQ

Actually, Ran Mingyue didn’t want to sleep at the main villa. It was so late now that if she went back to freshen up, she really wouldn’t have time to sleep.

Staying in the main villa now wouldn’t be as comfortable as being at her own home.

Li Guang said, “I’m not scared anymore. I’m very happy now.”

A timely rumble of thunder sounded in the distance. Ran Mingyue said, “What if I’m scared? I’m afraid of having nightmares. The weather is truly terrible.”

“Then…” Li Guang was about to change her mind, but her peripheral vision caught a flash of a figure in the distance. When working in a villa area where celebrities gathered, the security team was trained to deter paparazzi before starting their shift. Li Guang instinctively pulled Ran Mingyue, whose back was to the figure, toward herself: “Don’t look back!”

They switched positions. The flash of a camera went off a few times and then disappeared. There was a rustling sound in the bushes, and the person ran away.

Li Guang shielded Ran Mingyue in her arms.

In that moment, her professional skills instantly kicked in. Li Guang placed her hand on Ran Mingyue’s head, holding her close, making sure the camera couldn’t capture even a tiny bit of Ran Mingyue’s face.

Once she confirmed the paparazzi had left, Li Guang let out a sigh of relief: “Okay.”

Ran Mingyue’s hair was messy. Li Guang smoothed it down and apologized: “Sorry, I acted on impulse… What do we do now? If that paparazzi took your photo, will they spread rumors?”

The filming had been smooth so far, and the crew had protected the news of the shoot very well. She didn’t expect a paparazzi to still find their way here!

The entire main villa was quiet. She didn’t know if that person had recognized Ran Mingyue.

“It’s fine.” Ran Mingyue shook her head. “Rumors like that won’t cause much of a stir.”

Li Guang figured that was true. Ran Mingyue had been in the industry for so long; many magazines wanted to capitalize on her popularity. Small, unverified rumors were ultimately false news. Besides, Ran Mingyue had no romantic rumors surrounding her to begin with, so what could they even report?

Thinking this way, Li Guang relaxed, but she was still afraid there might be other paparazzi waiting outside. Li Guang said, “Never mind, let’s go back and rest. Come on, you walk on the inside.”

Li Guang took off her hat and scarf and put them on Ran Mingyue, covering Ran Mingyue’s face completely.

Ran Mingyue’s protests were in vain, so she had to let Li Guang do it.

They got back to Ran Mingyue’s home at almost five o’clock. After their walk and talk, they were both tired. Li Guang didn’t dare to delay Ran Mingyue’s rest, so she quickly said goodnight and immediately went to sleep.

She slept very soundly this time, falling asleep the moment she hit the bed. She kept thinking that she couldn’t miss the time; she had to remember to wake Ran Mingyue up.

When she opened her eyes again, the alarm clock was ringing non-stop.

Li Guang: ?

What time is it? Where am I?

Oh! This is Ran Mingyue’s house!

“Little Li, why aren’t you here yet? Deduction from pay!” The moment the phone was answered, when Chai Ning’s words came through, Li Guang’s sleepiness vanished without a trace. She sprang out of bed.

Her perfect attendance record was broken just like that?! Being late once meant a fifty-yuan deduction! Being late by two hours meant losing a whole day’s salary.

Li Guang rushed downstairs and almost fell off the bed. She yelled that she would be there immediately and began haphazardly pulling on clothes.

“My hair… I can’t worry about my hair.” Li Guang washed up and wiped her face at lightning speed, then rushed out.

Ran Mingyue’s door was closed tight, clearly she hadn’t woken up yet. The sky outside was still a bit dark, only 6:15 AM.

If she had time, Li Guang would have knocked on Ran Mingyue’s door. But now, she could only yell as she went downstairs: “Sister Mingyue, wake up! Sister Mingyue, wake up! Sister Mingyue, hurry up and wake up!! Ran Mingyue, you’re going to be late!!!”

She finally yelled her full name. Li Guang flew down the stairs, slid to the entryway, put on her shoes, and Ran Mingyue’s door slowly opened.

“I’m up! I’m going to punch in first!”

How was Li Guang dressed? What was she wearing?

Ran Mingyue strained to open her eyes, only to see a blur of a person rush out, and the door slammed shut with a “bang.”

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