The Security Guard Who Won the Heart of the Unattainable Actress - Chapter 38

Chapter 38

The change in just a few words changed the meaning of the sentence entirely.

Ran Mingyue said no more. She didn’t move.

The two stared at each other for a long time, but Li Guang, of course, couldn’t understand the suggestive meaning. She only knew that the look in Ran Mingyue’s eyes was very dangerous right now.

“There’s not enough time,” Li Guang was the first to look away.

She hadn’t forgotten that she was there to bring Ran Mingyue medicine.

Ran Mingyue was straddling Li Guang’s legs. She was pressing down on her but didn’t want to make Li Guang uncomfortable, so she supported her own weight, her knees sinking into the soft cushion of the sofa.

“It certainly isn’t enough,” this sentence reminded Ran Mingyue, though she knew she and Li Guang were talking about two different things. Her voice was very low, tinged with a hint of melancholy. “I feel like I have more and more romantic rivals.”

Li Guang was confused: “What?”

Ran Mingyue was about to shake her head when a wave of dizziness hit her. Her face instantly became paler, and her body swayed to the side as she silently settled back onto the sofa.

“Sister Mingyue?” Li Guang braced herself and sat up a little straighter, adjusting her breathing. “Did something chafe you?”

She pulled out the ointment. “Fast-acting ointment. Put some on, and you’ll feel much better later.”

Ran Mingyue found it amusing: “Put it on here?”

She lazily raised her hand and took the small tube of ointment from Li Guang.

Li Guang realized that Ran Mingyue was unusually weak this time.

Even their playful banter felt soft and listless, lacking any spirit.

Wasn’t she fine on set just a moment ago?

Li Guang stood up from the sofa: “Are you feeling unwell?”

Ran Mingyue was about to say no, but an extremely strong urge to vomit surged up, forcing her to rush into the restroom.

“Sister Mingyue!”

Li Guang followed her in. Ran Mingyue was bent over the toilet, dry-heaving repeatedly, her body rising and falling weakly. When she looked up again, her eyes were bloodshot.

She didn’t throw up anything.

Li Guang pursed her lips tightly, pressed the flush button when Ran Mingyue looked up, and remained silent.

No wonder Li Guang felt something was wrong when she came in today. Her feeling was correct; Sister Mingyue was very uncomfortable and had been enduring it.

Has she been feeling unwell since getting off the wirework?

That’s why she was spiritless and just lay lazily on the sofa, telling me not to move. If she hadn’t tried to get up earlier, and Sister Mingyue hadn’t gotten on top of her, which must have exacerbated the dizziness, she might not have vomited this severely…

Ran Mingyue couldn’t throw up anything, just dry-heaving. Her throat hurt terribly, and tears were forced out, but still, nothing came up.

Her body had developed a reflex.

After the second heave, Ran Mingyue finally spoke in a hoarse voice: “Don’t worry.”

Why did Li Guang look paler than she did?

Li Guang pulled out a tissue to wipe Ran Mingyue’s tear tracks.

A beautiful, utterly fragile woman in the bathroom, her hair messy, the corners of her eyes red. It was a picturesque scene, provided Li Guang didn’t know the agony Ran Mingyue was going through.

Right now, she felt nothing but concern, so deeply she couldn’t speak.

If she could do it again, she would never have used this foolish method. She would let people say whatever they wanted; the most important thing was that Ran Mingyue shouldn’t feel this unwell.

Li Guang helped Ran Mingyue up, her voice trembling: “What’s going on?”

“Dizziness,” Ran Mingyue said. Since Li Guang had seen it, Ran Mingyue stopped hiding. She said, “It happens every time after doing wirework. It seems to have become a physical reaction.”

“Every time?”

Li Guang had just helped Ran Mingyue sit on the sofa when a notification for the staff to gather for recording came through her earpiece. She pressed her earpiece: “Director, Teacher Ran is unwell. We’ll be ten minutes late.”

Ran Mingyue didn’t object.

Their next task was a free activity, so it was okay.

Ran Mingyue’s physical condition, like this—

“Why don’t you just stop recording?” Li Guang said. “You’re too tired and unwell.”

“I’ll feel better after a short rest. I’ve already thrown up,” Ran Mingyue shook her head. “Don’t worry. I’m fine.”

“How is this ‘fine’!” Li Guang’s voice was sharp. “When did this start?”

She handed Ran Mingyue water and pills. “Take the medicine first.”

Li Guang hadn’t expected to actually use the anti-dizziness medicine she had prepared.

Ran Mingyue became very obedient and swallowed the pill. Li Guang quickly gave her a mint candy to take away the bitterness. “It started when I was filming Empress. I was afraid of every high-altitude wirework scene, but I didn’t show it.”

Ran Mingyue smiled bitterly: “Although a person can pretend to be nonchalant on the surface, the body knows. I would start dry-heaving when I got back to the hotel after work.”

Li Guang frowned: “It was like this for the entire filming period?”

“Yes. It stopped after I left the Empress set. Maybe the stress was high then.”

“Then why did you agree to the challenge when you knew you might be unwell!” Li Guang’s eyes welled up. “You’re already…”

Ran Mingyue’s pale face indeed started to slowly improve after the dry heaving, but Li Guang was still very worried about her. Ran Mingyue’s state had truly frightened Li Guang.

“I didn’t not want to take the challenge. Don’t feel guilty. I just…” Ran Mingyue paused. “I just knew I could do it, and because you’re my partner, I genuinely wanted to complete the task.”

She hadn’t done high-altitude wirework in a long time and thought her body could handle it.

Her consciousness had allowed her to detach from that filming environment, but her body clearly hadn’t.

Ran Mingyue wanted to say more but saw Li Guang’s red-rimmed eyes and suddenly couldn’t say anything.

Li Guang said, “…I’m sorry. I’m just sad.”

She didn’t know how much Ran Mingyue had endured alone back then for her body to form such a reaction.

Ran Mingyue was so rational and gentle while comforting her. How did she manage to comfort herself when she was suffering?

The more Li Guang thought about it, the worse she felt, clenching her hands into fists.

Li Guang’s medicine was very effective, working in tandem with the mint candy. More importantly, with Li Guang by her side now, Ran Mingyue felt calm, and her condition stabilized.

She felt truly trusted by Li Guang. Ran Mingyue had never felt such confidence before.

“You’re my partner, so I knew I would be fine,” Ran Mingyue said. “Did I make you worry? I’m sorry. I didn’t want to scare you, so I kept enduring it.”

Ran Mingyue stood up and wanted to walk around to show Li Guang. Li Guang wiped her eyes and quickly reached for her. “Be careful. Don’t move around too much yet.”

Ran Mingyue whispered, “I just want to tell you I’m okay.”

She also took Li Guang’s hand and openly squeezed Li Guang’s ear. “Let’s go, Bear Ears. I’m fine.”

Ten minutes were up. Wang Rou also asked Li Guang through the earpiece if she needed a doctor. Li Guang looked at Ran Mingyue anxiously again and again. Ran Mingyue said, “I’m really okay.”

Li Guang had no choice but to follow Ran Mingyue out.

Ran Mingyue said, “The ointment?”

Li Guang handed the ointment to Ran Mingyue and asked, “Are you still uncomfortable?”

“I am, but the next task is just fun. I’ll apply it when we finish the show and get back,” Ran Mingyue added that Li Guang was too thoughtful, no wonder everyone in the group chat said they wanted Li Guang to be their accompanying security guard in the future.

That’s impossible!

I’d be the first to disagree! She had gone through so much just to have Li Guang as her security guard.

Ran Mingyue walked in front, and Li Guang followed her closely.

When Wang Rou saw them, she rushed over to ask about the situation.

“I’m fine,” Ran Mingyue looked at the others already doing tasks in the distance. “Don’t tell them. I’m better now.”

“They’re working hard for your big lunch. If you’re truly uncomfortable, don’t force yourself. We can change the activity.”

“The cat cafe is fine,” Ran Mingyue said. “I’m really better.”

“Then I’ll arrange for your camera to start recording.”

Ran Mingyue nodded, and Li Guang stepped away from her side.

“Alright, you two can leave now. The cat cafe is a bit far. Get some rest on the way.” Wang Rou noticed Ran Mingyue’s pale complexion. “I should have listened to Little Li and canceled all the height-related tasks in the plan.”

“But you did great in this task. Plus, with the things Li Guang said, all your anti-fans have quieted down,” Wang Rou said. “I was worried when I saw so many negative comments yesterday. Both your manager and Little Li contacted me, but her method was the most effective.”

And fast. The show hadn’t even ended, and Ran Mingyue’s public image had completely reversed right there on the set.

“Yes, she’s very capable.”

The medicine Li Guang gave her was still working. Even with the sudden brakes and stops due to rush hour traffic, Ran Mingyue didn’t feel uncomfortable anymore.

As soon as she got on the bus, Li Guang was busy, bustling around. The production team had arranged a bus to take them. Li Guang said, “Sit in the front. You don’t get car sick in the front.”

Well, Ran Mingyue accepted Li Guang’s kindness and sat in the second row. Li Guang and the cameraman sat in the first row, making it easier to film.

Li Guang remained silent but furiously made hand gestures outside the camera’s view.

Ran Mingyue just lowered her head, and Li Guang signaled—Car sick? Are you car sick?!

Ran Mingyue wanted to open the window for some fresh air, and Li Guang frantically gestured—Are you uncomfortable? Are you uncomfortable?!

Ran Mingyue shook her head helplessly but also found Li Guang amusing. When the window was open, Li Guang worried she would catch a cold. When the window was closed, Li Guang asked if she felt stuffy.

The viewers in the comments section followed Ran Mingyue and the camera.

“The game over there is in full swing. Just came in to tell you that they haven’t gotten a single piece of meat yet, hahahahaha”

“Teacher Ran needs to maintain her figure. Eating a vegetable hot pot is fine”

“The relaxed atmosphere here is what attracts me~ My wife looks like she’s in a TV drama just sitting by the window”

“Can you stop obsessing over my wife? Don’t constantly covet other people’s wives”

“I’m here to join this family”

“When the window opened, it looked like a Korean drama, that kind of breezy atmosphere”

“I didn’t get enough of the atmosphere, and Teacher Ran closed it, hahahahahaha, I’m dying of laughter”

“Who said Teacher Ran wasn’t down-to-earth? In the middle of winter, she’s afraid of the cold! Such a normal female celebrity”

Ran Mingyue suddenly spoke to the outside of the camera: “Do you want to come sit next to me?”

Li Guang: “Huh?”

She finally spoke.

“I’m bored sitting alone. Come over and talk to me,” Ran Mingyue said. “The director shouldn’t mind?”

Wang Rou wasn’t physically there, but she was watching the screen from the monitor. She spoke into Li Guang’s earpiece, “I don’t mind. If you’re willing, you can sit with Teacher Ran for a while. The audience is also clamoring for you to appear on camera!”

Li Guang obediently sat down next to Ran Mingyue.

She couldn’t stop worrying. Sitting next to Ran Mingyue, she noticed that wind was still seeping in through the gap. She proactively said, “Teacher Ran, should we switch seats?”

Ran Mingyue thought Li Guang liked the window seat and switched without saying anything. Li Guang asked casually, “Teacher Ran, why did you choose the bubble tea cat cafe?”

“Just trying something new,” Ran Mingyue said, thinking that Li Guang calling her “Teacher Ran” with every sentence forced her to be serious.

“Female celebrities drink bubble tea too.” Li Guang was making small talk. Sitting next to Ran Mingyue with the camera facing them and the mic open, she couldn’t talk about anything else. “I thought you’d reject this kind of thing to maintain your figure.”

Ran Mingyue said, “A little sugar is fine. My weight should still allow me to indulge for a while.”

“You’re so light,” Li Guang laughed. “You need to eat more to be healthy.”

The road ahead was bad. The green light they were about to pass turned red, and the driver suddenly braked hard.

The armrest of Ran Mingyue’s seat hadn’t been put up. She was thrown to the side by the inertia. Although Li Guang reached out to catch her, it was too late. Ran Mingyue was hit and let out a muffled grunt, clutching her legs with both hands.

“Sister Mingyue!” Li Guang cried out in alarm. Ran Mingyue looked up to comfort the anxious young girl. “It’s fine, it’s fine.”

It was the spot everyone said was chafed after the wirework. She guessed her thighs were already red and swollen, and the sudden impact had likely broken the skin now.

As she got out of the car, Ran Mingyue thought she should be fine.

She knew Li Guang was watching her to see if she was truly okay, so Ran Mingyue maintained a steady composure.

Fortunately, they quickly reached their destination.

They had to get off at the front door. As soon as Ran Mingyue stood up, her legs gave out, and she started to fall.

Li Guang was right there, quick as a flash, she wrapped one arm under Ran Mingyue’s armpit and the other around her waist, helping Ran Mingyue regain her balance.

“Should you apply medicine?” Li Guang saw the result. “I think you need to apply medicine to your injury immediately.”

Now? Here? Come on, we’re filming a show.

Ran Mingyue naturally said, “No.”

“Why are you so stubborn, like a child now?”

Li Guang’s posture changed. She moved the arm that was under Ran Mingyue’s armpit to under Ran Mingyue’s knees, directly scooping her up in a fireman’s carry.

“Then I won’t let you walk down.”

The sudden lift caused Ran Mingyue’s hands to grip Li Guang’s neck. She could feel that Li Guang was deliberately not holding her too tightly to avoid rubbing her chafed legs.

“Stop messing around,” Ran Mingyue didn’t demand to be put down. “I’m heavy!”

Li Guang effortlessly adjusted Ran Mingyue in her arms, signaling that this weight was nothing to her. The bus door opened. Ran Mingyue reached out to close the door, just as Li Guang turned her head to look down at the path—

Ran Mingyue’s fingertips caught the cord of Li Guang’s mask. The mask, which had been constantly covering her face, fell down, and the camera captured the moment.

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