The Stand-in is Exceptionally Clingy [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 33.2

Chapter 33.2

But when a person isn’t in the middle of the frame and is deliberately cropped to the side, it gives off a feeling of trying to cover something up.

And although Lin Qingyi wasn’t in the frame, because she was a little close to Jian Ke, the wide sleeves of her costume exposed a hint of a light blue edge.

Lou Bianxia flipped through the photos and found that the blue sleeve appeared with a surprising frequency.

Judging by the costume and the silhouette, it must be one of the female actors in the crew.

Lou Bianxia gritted her teeth. Is she with Jian Ke 24/7??

She’s on set, yet her romance is still blooming.

The young one is indeed very popular with women.

She sent a voice message to Xiao Yang. “Has Jian Ke been getting close to any female actors on set recently?”

Xiao Yang replied quickly. “No, Sister Jian has been focused on her acting and staying to herself.”

Lou Bianxia: “…Then send me the original photos you didn’t crop.”

Xiao Yang’s heart sank. She had no choice but to obediently send the original photos before she had cropped out Lin Qingyi.

Lou Bianxia looked at Lin Qingyi, who was standing next to Jian Ke, with a face that was equally beautiful. She felt a little tightness in her chest.

The quality of these “romantic encounters” is truly top-notch.

Xiao Yang: “It’s just that Lin Qingyi’s acting is bad, so she came to Sister Jian for help. Sister Jian just taught her a little. They haven’t talked about anything else besides acting.”

Lou Bianxia: “That name sounds familiar. I was wondering where I’d seen her before.”

—So she’s that crape myrtle flower that passed through the hall.

Xiao Yang couldn’t detect the vinegar jar that had just been overturned on the other end of the phone. She explained, “Yes, Lin Qingyi is a top idol. She’s pretty and famous. It’s normal for you to have seen her.”

“A top idol?” Lou Bianxia raised an eyebrow. “How does she compare to Qiao Jingjing?”

Xiao Yang: “They’re about the same level. I think they’ve always been rivals.”

Lou Bianxia narrowed her eyes, her tone gradually becoming dangerous. “According to what you’re saying, she’s quite outstanding?”

Xiao Yang: “Yes… No, she’s not that outstanding. Her acting is bad. When she gets nervous with her lines, she speaks in a dialect. She has a face like a coffin board, always looking like it’s snowing. You never see her smile.”

The strong will to survive made Xiao Yang correct herself just in time.

“She’s not even good-looking. The bags under her eyes are so deep that she could easily cosplay a panda. I don’t know how her fans could praise her so much.” Xiao Yang closed her eyes and continued to make things up. “They must be blind.”

The essential qualities of a good employee: being observant, adaptable, and a good storyteller.

The main goal is to satisfy the boss and the client.

Lou Bianxia: “…That’s a ‘silkworm’s eye,’ and blind eyes should be treated immediately.”

Then there was no response.

Xiao Yang: I’m clever, but not by much.

Her phone’s black screen reflected her bitter face.

Is it easy for me to maintain Sister Jian and Ms. Lou’s relationship?

Just as she walked out of the bathroom, Xiao Yang ran into Lin Qingyi, who had been standing there for who knows how long.

Lin Qingyi’s face was chilling, as if the temperature of the entire space had dropped by several degrees. She stood there with her arms crossed and a blank expression, her presence a little intimidating.

Xiao Yang was so embarrassed she felt like she was suffocating. She had been caught red-handed badmouthing her boss.

But then she saw Lin Qingyi’s fierce expression and her hand suddenly went up.

Xiao Yang: ! Is she going to slap me? Should I dodge or not??

But Lin Qingyi had no intention of slapping her. She just pointed to the corner of her own eye. “This is a ‘silkworm’s eye.’ It’s natural.”

“And it’s not dark enough. I can’t cosplay a panda.”

As if afraid the other person couldn’t see clearly, Lin Qingyi specifically leaned in.

Xiao Yang’s face flushed red. She looked at Lin Qingyi’s light blinking, her perfect oval face so close it seemed to be filled with confusion. There was also a hint of… cuteness.

She swallowed hard, and with a pained conscience, she said, “Sister Lin… you should probably stop looking for Sister Jian so much.”

Lin Qingyi was confused. “Why?”

Xiao Yang: I’m afraid the jealous boss will catch us red-handed.

Xiao Yang: “No reason. It’s just that Sister Jian is busy with martial arts training and practicing her moves, so she might be a little busy.”

Lin Qingyi nodded, looking like she half-understood.

…

Lou Bianxia put down her phone and looked at the two identical copies of the contract on the table with a serious and profound expression.

The two bold words “co-tenancy” were especially prominent.

Since she had decided to seriously pursue Jian Ke, their “sugar baby” relationship should also come to an end.

She picked up the contract and drove to the plain in the suburbs of Lichang.

That day, she had used the opportunity of acting to confess to Jian Ke once. It seemed… she had indeed gained a little experience. There was a first time, so there would be a second. Her patience was plentiful; she could take her time.

And that Lin Qingyi… she also had to take this opportunity to properly meet her.

…

Inside the training room, large beads of sweat ran down Jian Ke’s back like rain, soaking her entirely. She hooked her leg for a sweep, fell backward to the ground, and rolled onto the mat.

The muscles in her back and shoulders were sore and trembling, but the entire sequence of movements still looked very clumsy.

The martial arts instructor frowned, paying attention to Jian Ke’s physical condition. “That’s enough. Take a break. For someone who isn’t a martial artist, reaching this level is good. There’s still time, so you don’t have to be in such a hurry.”

Jian Ke knew her body was a little overworked and could only retreat to the side.

But when it was Lin Qingyi’s turn, her movements were sharp and clean. She bent down, leaned, and leaped, looking light and sharp. Paired with her cold, intense eyes, she looked like a real heroine.

The applause from the audience was very enthusiastic, which made Lin Qingyi a little overwhelmed. She quickly ran to Jian Ke’s side.

Jian Ke: “That was a really good fight scene just now.”

Lin Qingyi shyly lowered her eyes. “I took a martial arts class when I debuted. They said it helps with flexibility. I learned for a few months, so I have a bit of a foundation. It’s also a bit similar to my usual dance practice.”

“Xiao Yang said you’ve been busy practicing your moves lately. I can teach you privately. Your poses are correct, but the transitions in between are a bit of a problem. It looks like it’s in slow motion on camera.”

Jian Ke: …It seems the martial arts instructor was being kind with his words just now.

So, when the training session ended, Lin Qingyi pulled Jian Ke aside to coach her on the moves.

“Your waist can’t be too stiff, or it will look very rigid… Your core strength has to be stable, so the movements look crisp.”

“…While your foot is pulling back, your waist should already be starting to turn. The final pose here has to be pretty and you have to maintain your facial expression…”

Jian Ke noticed that Lin Qingyi had suddenly become a chatterbox.

The two of them were very close, both beautiful women of different types. Their two faces, which seemed to have been especially favored by the goddess Nüwa, looked exceptionally good together.

Lin Qingyi blinked and looked at Jian Ke’s face from a close distance. She suddenly said, “…Actually, I’ve always thought you look a lot like my idol.”

Look a lot like?

Jian Ke: “…Are you talking about Shu Yu?”

Lin Qingyi pursed her lips and nodded repeatedly. “You know her too? She’s a very famous ballerina. She even performed at the National Grand Theatre a while ago.”

Jian Ke: I know her all too well. You and Lou Bianxia would probably have a lot to talk about.

Lin Qingyi thought Jian Ke was also a fan of Shu Yu and said with regret, “It’s a shame she’s getting engaged. I heard her fiancé is her childhood sweetheart, but I don’t think he’s very good-looking. He’s not worthy of her at all!”

Jian Ke’s heart skipped a beat. “Do you know the specific date and location of the engagement?”

Lin Qingyi nodded. “I do. But why are you asking? Are you planning to break them up?”

Jian Ke: “…You’re making jokes now. I’m just planning to go abroad in a while, and I was thinking of going to watch and join in the fun.”

The two of them were talking excitedly and didn’t notice the “click” of the training room door. It was pushed open from the outside, and a pair of black high-heeled leather boots stepped in.

Lin Qingyi: “You’re going abroad? When?”

Jian Ke was being held by Lin Qingyi’s waist, with her arms stretched out. “Probably after we finish filming Snow Buried Gold.”

“You’re going abroad? How come I don’t know?”

Just then, the voice from the side startled her, and she lost her balance, leaning to the side.

Lin Qingyi reached out to catch her but was a step too late. Instead, Jian Ke fell on top of her.

Their bodies overlapped, looking incredibly intimate.

Lou Bianxia gritted her teeth at the sight. “Are you two… filming an idol drama?”

It turned out that the passionate falls in idol dramas were all fake. In reality, both parties were hurt.

Because it was a genuine fall, Lin Qingyi not only had the weight of an adult on her, but her entire back felt a burning pain.

Jian Ke wasn’t any better. Her knee hit the floor hard, making it numb, and her arms, which she had thrown forward out of reflex, were also a little red from the friction.

Both of them had sore backs and aching joints, and the intimate atmosphere from before was instantly gone.

Lou Bianxia: …

She walked over, her expression blank, and helped both of them up.

Lin Qingyi was half-bent over, staring blankly at Lou Bianxia, looking spaced out.

But when Lou Bianxia’s eyes landed on her, she suddenly straightened her back and walked out of the training room with a blank expression, without even saying a word.

Lou Bianxia: ??

Jian Ke looked at Lou Bianxia’s bewildered expression and could almost hear her inner monologue: How can someone be more arrogant than me right to my face??

Jian Ke covered her mouth and chuckled to herself, not forgetting to clear Lin Qingyi’s name. “That’s just how Lin Qingyi is. Don’t mind her, Ms. Lou.”

“Oh, you seem to know her quite well.” A shiver went down Jian Ke’s spine. She found that Lou Bianxia’s gaze on her was getting deeper.

Then she felt Lou Bianxia lean in and, in a fit of pique, bite her earlobe.

“Now, shouldn’t we have a good talk about you going abroad?”

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