What Should I do After Binding the Wrong System and the Female Lead comes Knocking at my Door? - Chapter 35

Early in the morning, Pei Yuanxi groggily opened her eyes.

Yesterday, Gu Qing’s kick almost knocked her nose out of place. Fortunately, she was a natural beauty and wasn’t afraid at all. Instead, she awkwardly smiled and comforted the nervous Gu Qing.

When she stepped outside, she ran into Gu Qing, Xiao Yiren, Aunt Tian, and Chu Qingyan sitting in the living room.

“Eh? Chu Chu, why are you here?”

Pei Yuanxi greeted Chu Qingyan. Normally, she should call her “sister-in-law,” but it was safer to be cautious in front of the villagers.

Chu Qingyan rubbed Xiao Yiren’s head. “I’ve almost finished taking care of things here, and we’re leaving soon. I came to talk about Xiao Yiren’s future.”

Pei Yuanxi understood. Chu Qingyan really planned to take Xiao Yiren with her, providing her with better education and environment.

“So, how’s the conversation going?” Pei Yuanxi sat beside Gu Qing and wrinkled her nose.

As soon as Gu Qing thought about what happened last night, she couldn’t hold back a smile. Not only had she kicked Pei Yuanxi until she bled, but her little toe also went straight into Pei Yuanxi’s nose.

Pei Yuanxi probably hadn’t noticed, right?

Chu Qingyan thought for a moment before saying, “How about this, Aunt Tian? When Xiao Yiren enters middle school, I’ll take her to my place. I’ll arrange the best education for her, and she can live with me. Even if I’m not home, Xiao Yiren can stay with Yuanxi.”

“This…” Aunt Tian hesitated.

She had long been tempted. She knew that in this small mountain village, her daughter might be stuck here for the rest of her life. Now that such a great opportunity had appeared, she couldn’t let it slip by.

But, after all, Xiao Yiren was her precious daughter. She couldn’t leave her husband behind and go to the city with her child.

It didn’t feel right.

Pei Yuanxi smiled and persuaded her. “Aunt Tian…”

She was halfway through before she trailed off.

She called Aunt Tian “Aunt,” but her sister-in-law called her “Auntie.”

Also, before, when they were at Chu Qingyan’s house, Pei Yuanxi called her “uncle” and “aunt,” while Pei Muchen called them “uncle” and “aunt.”

The titles were all over the place.

Chu Qingyan waved her hand dismissively. “Don’t worry about those titles. Everyone can call them whatever they want.”

Pei Yuanxi continued, “Aunt Tian, you can rest assured. None of us dislike Xiao Yiren. Plus, there are still three years before she enters middle school. During the winter and summer vacations, she can come visit us. First, she’ll be able to adapt early, and second, we can see if she likes life on our side.”

Aunt Tian nodded and looked at her daughter. “I want you to go for your future, but it’s up to you.”

Xiao Yiren’s eyes sparkled as she immediately shouted, “I want to go! I want to see the outside world!”

Aunt Tian’s nose turned sour when she heard her daughter’s words. She hugged Xiao Yiren and couldn’t help but cry. “It’s because your parents are useless…”

Xiao Yiren patted her mother’s head and comforted her. “Don’t cry, don’t cry. I’ll become successful in the future!”

The three of them stepped out, leaving some private space for the mother and daughter.

“Chu Chu, do you and my sister plan to train Xiao Yiren to be the successor to Mu Xie?”

Since Chu Qingyan had been saying that she would personally train her, this matter would not happen without her sister’s consent.

Pei Yuanxi fully supported the idea of her sister finding a successor.

Chu Qingyan thought for a moment. “That’s the idea, but everything depends on Xiao Yiren’s own decision. If her dream is to write books, then fine. If she wants to join the company, that’s fine too. As long as she likes it.”

“You guys are raising Xiao Yiren like a daughter!” Pei Yuanxi couldn’t help but sigh.

Chu Qingyan smiled and left.

Pei Yuanxi watched her sister-in-law’s back thoughtfully.

Gu Qing tapped Pei Yuanxi’s shoulder. “What’s wrong?”

“Do you think if Xiao Yiren really goes to my sister’s house, what will they turn her into?” Pei Yuanxi asked.

When Gu Qing heard this, she paused.

It wasn’t that they were overthinking, but her sister and sister-in-law—one was gentle and scheming, the other was cunning and unruly. Plus, Xiao Yiren was naturally lively and smart. What kind of personality would she form under their teachings? It was hard to say.

“Should we go back now?”

Pei Yuanxi nodded. “Our scenes haven’t been finished yet. If we don’t go back soon, Old Zhang will start pushing. These past few days of relaxation almost made me forget that I’m an actress.”

Gu Qing didn’t have much of a feeling about leaving. Her purpose for coming this time had been completely achieved.

First, she had wanted to leave a good impression on Pei Muchen, and it seemed like she had exceeded expectations and had been directly accepted. Gu Qing silently thanked Xiao Yiren for this.

Second, her attitude towards Pei Yuanxi had progressed further than expected. If it hadn’t been for the wrong location last night, they might have already turned into a blazing fire.

During this time, Gu Qing also recognized her own feelings. She could now openly express her affection towards Pei Yuanxi without any burden.

To summarize, Gu Qing was very satisfied with the results of this trip.

Now that their relationship had taken a big step forward, the next thing was the days filled with sweetness between them. She didn’t care where they were, as long as she could see Pei Yuanxi.

The two of them were talking and laughing as they walked to the courtyard and knocked on the window of the camper.

After a while, Wen Liang, yawning, opened the door.

“Why are you two awake so late?”

Pei Yuanxi leaned in and peeked inside, but Wen Liang casually blocked her view.

“Didn’t you know? No peeking, please.”

Pei Yuanxi clicked her tongue, and then looked closely at Wen Liang’s lips, which had a blister. She immediately burst into laughter.

“So, you’ve got heatstroke, huh?”

She hadn’t forgotten how Wen Liang had been mocking others last time, and now it was her turn to laugh.

But Wen Liang didn’t follow the script. She proudly said, “I accidentally bit my lip last night while kissing Ah Zhou.”

Pei Yuanxi: …

She said it like she hadn’t kissed anyone yet.

“Quick, wake up your Bai Zhou and go climb the mountain. Afterward, we can soak in the hot springs. Tomorrow, we’ll have to go back.”

Wen Liang was stunned. “So soon? I haven’t even started having fun yet!”

“Did you come here to play? Haven’t you already achieved your purpose? Hurry back and finish your scenes, then you can play all you want afterward.”

At this point, Pei Yuanxi just wanted to go back and finish her scenes. As she had said, once the scenes were over, she could spend more time with Ah Qing every day.

Although they could still see each other while filming, it wasn’t convenient with all the people around, not to mention the pesky paparazzi.

If it weren’t for needing to keep an eye on the paparazzi, she would have had Gu Qing move in with her already.

Gu Qing, who had been listening quietly, was now thinking that after this drama was finished, during the break between jobs, she wouldn’t be able to use the “audition” excuse anymore. Maybe it was time for a little romantic gesture?

Wen Liang also started thinking. Once she finished filming this drama, she would probably join Yuanxi’s studio. At that point, if she wasn’t acting, wouldn’t she be able to see Bai Zhou every day?

The three of them were thinking to themselves, eager to go back and finish filming as quickly as possible…

At this moment, Bai Zhou sleepily walked downstairs. She looked at the three people who were deep in thought and was puzzled.

“Are you all playing statues?”

The three of them snapped out of their thoughts and acted as if nothing had happened. Pei Yuanxi immediately grabbed Gu Qing’s hand and went to check on Xiao Yiren’s mood.

Xiao Yiren had already prepared four straw hats and was waiting for them.

She looked at Pei Yuanxi and Gu Qing, pursed her lips, and said, “Are you two really leaving tomorrow?”

Gu Qing gently held Xiao Yiren’s hand. “When you’re on vacation, you can come visit us. I saw that your Zhou Jie gave you a phone as a gift?”

Xiao Yiren nodded and assured them, “I told my mom. It won’t affect my studies. I’ll just keep it at home.”

“You’re really good, Yiren.”

Gu Qing continued, “Later, I’ll give you both of our contact information. You can always reach us if you want to talk.”

Xiao Yiren’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

“Yes, but don’t tell anyone. If others find out Yuanxi’s contact info, she’ll have to change her number.”

Xiao Yiren nodded eagerly. “Don’t worry! I’ll change your names in my contacts to ‘sisters,’ so even if someone sees my phone, they won’t know who you are!”

Pei Yuanxi held Xiao Yiren’s other hand. “Did you see the gift I gave you?”

“You mean the camera?” Xiao Yiren asked.

“It’s a Polaroid camera. It can print photos instantly. I’ll teach you how to use it later. This way, you can record beautiful moments anytime, and in the future, when you become a great writer, you’ll have plenty of material!”

Xiao Yiren bounced happily between them. “Thank you, sisters!”

Wen Liang and Bai Zhou walked behind them, whispering.

“Don’t they look like a family?” Wen Liang mused.

“Don’t say it, but they really do. Just looking at this scene makes me feel happy.”

Wen Liang glanced at Bai Zhou. “Don’t worry, we’ll adopt a pretty little princess in the future and have an envy-inducing family trip.”

Bai Zhou sneered inwardly, but nodded in agreement on the outside.

The last day was filled with fun, and by the time they returned from the mountain, the sun had already set.

At dinner, Aunt Tian had already prepared the meal. After they finished eating, Pei Yuanxi thought for a moment. They had eaten and drank for several days without offering anything in return. It must have been quite a hassle for Aunt Tian.

So, she took the initiative and said, “Aunt Tian, we’ve pretty much settled what we came here to do. You should seize this opportunity and prepare. If you need money for anything, I can lend it to you.”

Aunt Tian waved her hands repeatedly. She might not have much education, but she knew that friendship was something that dwindled the more you used it.

In the future, her daughter would still need their care.

“Yuanxi, just telling me this is enough. After her father gets back, I’ll talk it over with him. We’ve saved a bit over the years from selling grain.”

Gu Qing, who was standing by, gently reminded her, “If Xiao Yiren needs anything, let us know. Don’t be afraid of troubling us.”

Aunt Tian happily nodded. She could see that these influential people genuinely liked her daughter.

However…

She had also heard some rumors outside, saying that Yan Yan and her female boss were dating, and that this trip was for meeting the parents.

Now that she thought about it, it seemed that Yuanxi and Gu Qing also had something going on.

But Aunt Tian had let go of her concerns in the past few days. She knew her daughter was someone with her own opinions. If Xiao Yiren didn’t like women, that was fine, but if she did, she wouldn’t be able to stop her.

Her daughter had such a good opportunity, so she shouldn’t ask for too much. As she had said before, the most important thing was for her daughter to live a peaceful, happy life.

Late at night, Aunt Tian gently looked at her daughter sleeping by her side. She lovingly pinched her little face.

“You little ungrateful thing. The future is still long…”