Transmigrated as the Future Movie Queen's Arch-Nemesis - Chapter 35

Chapter 35

“Su Mi…”

Xin Keke had never seen Su Mi like this before. Flustered, she called out to her. Su Mi shielded Xin Keke behind her with one arm and whispered, “It’s okay. Don’t be afraid.”

“Oh, come on, I don’t have any bad intentions! I just think you two are beautiful and wanted to make friends and have a drink. Why call security?” The little blond guy chuckled, offering the drink in his hand. “Beauty, do me a favor and drink up. If anyone bullies you in Changning, just mention that you know the young master of the Liang family—it’ll work like a charm~”

The young master of the Liang family? Pfft.

Su Mi wasn’t a fool. In every novel cliché, a drink offered at a time like this was guaranteed to be spiked. It wouldn’t be a mild laxative, that was for sure. The tables have turned, she thought. In front of Ye Luo, Xiao Ai, and Xin Keke, I don’t want to make a fool of myself again today. Her first instinct was to take the glass and splash it in his face. But amidst the deafening music, the blond guy’s final words clicked.

…The young master of the Liang family? And he’s a Changning local? In the original story, was the Liang family from Changning? But in the book, Liang Shaoyun was tall, elegant, and refined—a gentle soul rarely seen among rich heirs. Su Mi scanned the blond guy from head to toe and scoffed inwardly. Based on this punk alone, how did I even entertain the thought for a second that he was Liang Shaoyun? He was probably a distant relative of the Liang family, basking in the reflected glory of the main branch.

“How about this, brother? My tolerance isn’t great, and this drink is a bit too strong. I’ll just stick to my own,” Su Mi said, her expression instantly shifting into a polite smile.

If they were to strictly follow the plot, Liang Shaoyun would eventually make an appearance. If this punk was any sort of relative, causing a scene now might create future complications when the real Liang Shaoyun showed up.

“I’m Su Mi. If you ever come to Dingjiang, just mention my name at Jiancheng Group.” Everyone can brag; besides, the original host’s family really was powerful in Dingjiang. “Let’s be friends. May I ask your honorable name?”

“Oh?” The blond guy’s expression turned intrigued at the mention of Dingjiang and Jiancheng Group. The hooliganism seemed to vanish from him instantly. “So, the heiress of the Su family. This is fate.” He laughed. “Liang Shaoyun of the Changning Liang family. Pleased to meet you.”

With that, the blond guy tilted his head back and downed his drink.

Su Mi’s eyes widened. Wait, wait—what did this guy just say? Liang Shaoyun?? He’s Liang Shaoyun?! Ah?! Where did it go wrong?! Wait, isn’t Liang Shaoyun from the novel a humble gentleman? Isn’t he supposed to be impeccably mannered and perfectly composed? How could he be this little hooligan?! D*mn it, what the hell is this?! Author, pay me back for this scam!!!

Su Mi was so shocked that she hadn’t touched her own drink yet. Liang Shaoyun raised an eyebrow, watching her with interest. That silent pressure made Su Mi restless, so she hurriedly lifted her glass and downed it.

It’s so cold…

Su Mi frowned as she finished the Gin and Tonic. She didn’t have the mental energy to complain about why she had to chug a cocktail—wondering if it would have been better if it had been beer in a highball glass—before Liang Shaoyun waved at her and left.

The world is spinning.

Once Liang Shaoyun was gone, Su Mi didn’t feel the need to keep up appearances and collapsed onto the sofa. Xin Keke immediately wrapped an arm around her. “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine…”

The Gin and Tonic had some alcohol content, but what was making Su Mi dizzy wasn’t the liquor—it was the Liang Shaoyun revelation. Su Mi leaned against Xin Keke, resting her head on her shoulder, her inner peace completely shattered. In the original text, Liang Shaoyun’s timing for appearing was after Xin Keke finished filming the movie Sinking directed by Director Gan.

At that time, Xin Keke played Huo Ying, a protagonist who was gentle and kind initially, but eventually driven mad by a crushing reality and an unfaithful husband, ultimately seeking destruction. That performance struck a chord deep within Liang Shaoyun. The young master of the Changning Liang family became a devoted admirer. Liang Shaoyun was a true gentleman; he poured his heart and soul into supporting Xin Keke, even commissioning scripts tailored specifically for her.

He became a major pillar of support in her later career. He gave everything, yet never demanded anything in return. Even when Xin Keke never reciprocated his feelings—even telling him there would be no future, Liang Shaoyun loved her with unwavering dedication.

And now you’re telling me the male supporting character I’ve been rooting for is this kind of guy? Su Mi wanted to transmigrate back into the book just to tear it to shreds. The original author is a total scammer!

“I’m sorry…”

As a thousand alpacas stampeded through her mind, Su Mi heard Xin Keke’s apology. “If you’re feeling too sick, I’ll go get you some hangover medicine.”

“Why are you apologizing?”

“I’m fine, I just drank it too fast. Let me hug you for a bit.”

Su Mi turned over and embraced Xin Keke. Breathing in Xin Keke’s faint, delicate scent, Su Mi finally began to calm down. Earlier, she had even thought about trying to play matchmaker between Liang Shaoyun and Xin Keke. Now? Matchmake, my foot. Any unreliable man can just get lost. From now on, she, the heiress of the Su family, would be Xin Keke’s patron, protecting her and ensuring her path was smooth sailing.

The alcohol content doesn’t matter. It’s just that cold drink…I drank it too fast…my stomach feels a bit uncomfortable…Fortunately, Xin Keke sensed Su Mi’s discomfort and reached out to hold her. With Xin Keke holding her, Su Mi’s bruised little heart was gradually comforted.

“Don’t do things like that for me anymore. It’s dangerous.”

In the noisy, music-filled environment, Su Mi heard Xin Keke say to her: “What if the other person got angry and tried to hurt you? What would you do?”

“Pfft, he wouldn’t dare. Even without security, if he tried to hit me, I’d be the first to call the papers tomorrow. I’d headline it: ‘Young Master of the Liang Family Attempts Violence After Failed Pickup,’ hahahaha.”

Su Mi felt Xin Keke’s arm tighten around her.

“That’s still not good. What if you got hurt? Some people don’t know when to stop.” Her tone sounded so worried, and it made Su Mi’s heart feel warm. “It’s not worth it to do that for me. It’s not worth it.”

Perhaps it was the alcohol going to her head. Hearing Xin Keke say she wasn’t worth it, a surge of sadness suddenly welled up in Su Mi’s heart. The sadness traveled along the cracks of her heart, seeping in, eventually filling her entire soul.

How could it not be worth it? In Xin Keke’s mind, what kind of existence does she think she is? “That’s not true. You are good—you are incredibly good. Don’t be so insecure.” She whispered into Xin Keke’s ear: “You are the best, the absolute best girl I’ve ever met.”

“…”

The person in her arms suddenly fell silent. Something warm dripped onto Su Mi’s flushed face. Xin Keke, held in her arms, nodded and shook her head, her delicate strands of hair scattering the liquid as she moved.

She had downed the whole cup in one go; now, Su Mi felt a bit dizzy and had to rely on the person in her arms for a shred of strength. She stroked Xin Keke’s spine and whispered: “Alright, don’t cry. We’re out to have fun today, why are you shedding tears?”

“…I’m not crying.”

But Xin Keke’s voice was still nasal. No matter how loud the environment was, Su Mi heard her perfectly clearly. She slowly withdrew from Su Mi’s embrace, bowed her head, and wiped the corners of her eyes with her fingers. Seeing the ice cubes still in her own glass, Su Mi simply opened a bottle of beer and poured it right in.

“Come on, it’s not easy to come to a bar. Getting angry over a person like that isn’t worth it~ If we’re here to play, we should have fun~”

Su Mi laughed, hee-hee-hee, thinking she sounded like a creepy auntie, but she couldn’t stop the laughter. Xin Keke looked at her with concern. “Stop drinking, sober up first.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay~” She shoved the other glass of Gin and Tonic into Xin Keke’s hand, and while Xin Keke was stunned, she clinked her own glass against it. “Cheers~”

Then she threw her head back and downed the whole glass of beer. Su Mi hadn’t intended to drink much at first. But that first glass of Gin and Tonic felt like opening the door to a new world, making Su Mi feel like the whole world was drifting away. She hadn’t been used to that feeling before, but now, she found she liked it.

Xin Keke let out an “ah” sound. Seeing that Su Mi wouldn’t listen to reason, she accompanied her by drinking the glass in her hand. However, she wasn’t much of a drinker and choked on the first sip, falling into a fit of coughing.

“If you can’t drink, why did you go to the food stall to drink alone the day before yesterday?” Su Mi rested her chin on her hand, holding her glass with one hand.

Xin Keke wiped the liquid from the corner of her mouth: “…Who says I can’t drink?”

“Oh? Alright then, let’s see who lasts longer.”

“Su Mi, I think you’re genuinely drunk.” Xin Keke shook her head. “Stop drinking. It’s not good for your health.”

“Mm, I’m not drunk…!”

While she was still playing tough, Xiao Ai’s cheerful voice came from beside them: “Oh my, why are you two still drinking over here? The DJ is on, let’s go to the dance floor and play!”

Xin Keke glanced at the dance floor instinctively. People of all kinds were dancing as if they had forgotten all their troubles, swaying their bodies to the music. She shrank back. “I think I’d better just…”

“Come on, let’s play!” Su Mi laughed loudly, cutting her off.

Perhaps it was the joy of the alcohol, but many things that were usually off-limits now felt permissible. Not even Su Mi expected things to turn out this way; beyond wanting to drink with Xin Keke, there was the fact that she was truly pissed off at the author.

It’s too unreliable—the whole world is just too unreliable! The moment she thought about becoming the only reliable person in this unreliable world, Su Mi felt the weight of the world on her shoulders.

Forget it. Worry about the future later. Whatever happens, happens. Today is a happy day, don’t think about too much. Su Mi leaned over and took Xin Keke’s hand. In the instant their warmth overlapped, Su Mi looked into Xin Keke’s eyes, suddenly brimming with so many things she wanted to say. Many words rushed to her lips, but the one she finally said was:

“Xin Keke, come with me.”