When the Villainess Transmigrates as the Heroine of a Sadistic Novel [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Entertainment Industry Arc

A small nightlight flickered in the room. Yin Fengxuan lay on the bed with her back to Ning Yunqing, eyes closed but sleep far away. As a director, she possessed a wildly active imagination; she didn’t need a detailed script, as just a few words could trigger a vivid mental movie. Ning Yunqing’s horror story had sent her thoughts spiraling. Now, she felt like someone was standing behind her, in front of her, above her head, and at her heels!

Yin Fengxuan was a self-reliant woman, but she was helpless against the supernatural. Realizing her heart was racing, she gently rolled over for the sake of her sanity. She expected the girl to have her back turned as well, but upon turning, she found Ning Yunqing facing her, eyes wide open and lashes fluttering.

The girl is scared too. This realization put Yin Fengxuan at ease. She put on a helpless expression and arched an eyebrow. “Still scared?”

Ning Yunqing nodded and let out an almost inaudible “Mm.”

Yin Fengxuan pouted and feigned reluctance as she reached out her hand. Ning Yunqing blinked, playing the part of the confused innocent. “Fengxuan?”

“Hold it,” Yin Fengxuan whispered. She clasped the girl’s hand in her palm and immediately closed her eyes.

Ning Yunqing laughed inwardly. Her Fengxuan was as cowardly as ever. But how could a mere handshake be enough? Ning Yunqing pressed her body closer. Yin Fengxuan’s heart skipped a beat; her fear was instantly suppressed, but other, irrepressible thoughts began to surface.

Clearing her throat, she reached out to push Ning Yunqing away, but in the pitch-black darkness of the covers and with Ning Yunqing pressed so tightly against her, her hand landed somewhere it definitely shouldn’t have. Ning Yunqing let out a soft “Mm” at the perfect moment. It was a total foul.

Yin Fengxuan opened her eyes to see a flushed Ning Yunqing. The sudden impulse became impossible to ignore. She stared at Ning Yunqing, and Ning Yunqing stared back. In the minute since she had climbed into bed, Ning Yunqing had spent points to have a quick dialogue with the Lord God, confirming that the mission wouldn’t automatically end just because she became intimate with her lover.

Drawing from her vast experience, Ning Yunqing understood the general type of this mission: she had to complete the entire system-set plot, and then points would be awarded based on performance. If she chose the wrong lover, points would be deducted, and she would face punishment. But she wasn’t worried at all.

How could Ning Yunqing ever fail to find Yin Fengxuan? And having found her, how could she not want to “devour” her? Well, since the setting didn’t allow for a full “devouring,” she would let the other eat her first and then counter-attack later.

“Fengxuan, you…” With a flushed face and a trembling voice, she was the textbook definition of a provocation to “commit a crime.” Yin Fengxuan had zero resistance against this version of Ning Yunqing. Before the girl could finish her sentence, Yin Fengxuan pressed her lips against hers. “I heard,” Yin Fengxuan whispered, “that certain things can suppress fear. Do you want to try?”

Three months later, the headline “Tsinghua-Peking University Campus Belle Ning Yunqing” topped the trending searches, sparking yet another public debate. People never imagined that a fresh “pretty face” from the entertainment industry would actually apply to Tsinghua-Peking University and for Biological Pharmaceutical Engineering, no less. Was she planning a career change into medical research?

“Why did you choose this major?” Inside a car parked at the university gates, Yin Fengxuan asked the question on everyone’s behalf. Ning Yunqing cupped Yin Fengxuan’s face and leaned in with a smile, her eyes soft and shimmering. She said, “Because… I want to develop a medicine that will tie you firmly to my side.”

Yin Fengxuan’s face instantly turned bright red. Being this close reminded her of that night. Clearly, she had been the one to launch the offensive, but for some reason, as the battle progressed, she had mysteriously ended up as the “receiver.” It was truly embarrassing; at her age, she was still being made to blush by a girl who had just reached adulthood.

She swatted Ning Yunqing’s hand away and gave her smiling cheek a light pinch. “I’m the one paying your tuition, you know. Do you still want to attend or not?”

Ning Yunqing caught her hand and kissed it. “If you can’t bear to let me go, I won’t attend.”

The blush that had just begun to fade rushed back. Yin Fengxuan turned her head away, letting out a light “Hmph” through her nose.

Ning Yunqing chuckled and said soothingly, “Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon. I won’t miss the film’s promotional tour; I’ll definitely do my best to earn money for you, Boss.”

“Hmph.” Yin Fengxuan glanced at her sideways and said in a deep voice, “It’s only because the exam was difficult this year that you managed to get in by luck. Since you’re a student now, stop thinking about making money all the time. I don’t need you to support me.”

Ning Yunqing knew Yin Fengxuan meant well, so she wasn’t offended. Instead, she continued to smile. “Mhm, I’ll listen to whatever you say.”

Feeling satisfied, Yin Fengxuan thought for a moment, then turned to look her in the eye. “Has that brat contacted you lately?”

Ning Yunqing replied, “Yes. He says he’s preparing a major production and wants to ‘bestow’ the second female lead role upon me.”

“And you agreed?” Yin Fengxuan’s tone turned cold.

Ning Yunqing returned to her obedient act, saying innocently, “I’m your person. How could I go over your head and agree to him?”

Yin Fengxuan smiled, patted Ning Yunqing’s face, and praised her, “Good girl.”

A month later, the movie Morning Dew was released as scheduled and received rave reviews. As the lead actress who delivered a stellar performance, Ning Yunqing became an overnight sensation. Unlike the previously unknown poor girl, she was now the “Campus Belle of Tsinghua-Peking.” Although some still suspected she was being “kept,” most people had changed their view, seeing her as a hardworking and ambitious young woman.

As Ning Yunqing grew more famous by the day, Yin Ziming sat in his office watching her movie. Every frame looked like a painting, making him feel a mix of love and hate. Why didn’t such a beautiful girl belong to him? His phone rang; it was Ding Xiaoyao. He habitually hit decline.

She must be asking why Ning Yunqing hasn’t joined the cast yet. So annoying! But then he thought: if Ning Yunqing actually joined the set, wouldn’t he have a chance to interact with her? He dialed a number. “Sister, I want Ning Yunqing to star in my movie.”

“You want me to participate in the new movie invested by Young Master Yin?” After a promotional event, Ning Yunqing sat in the car and heard Yin Fengxuan mention she had found her a new job. This “job” turned out to be the big production Yin Ziming had specially put together for Ding Xiaoyao. Has my Fengxuan been possessed by another soul?

“Mhm.” Yin Fengxuan didn’t even turn her head; she kept driving, her attitude calm and unhurried.

Ning Yunqing’s lips curled into a smile as she decided to use reverse psychology. “Aren’t you afraid our rumors will become ‘real’?”

The light turned red at the intersection. Yin Fengxuan stopped the car and glanced at Ning Yunqing with a sour expression. “Do you have the guts?”

Ning Yunqing wasn’t intimidated and shot back, “If you give me the guts, then I do.”

Yin Fengxuan’s lips tilted up in a half-threatening smile. “Little girl, don’t forget—you still haven’t ‘become permanent’ yet.”

Ning Yunqing was genuinely surprised. We’ve already done everything, and I’m still not permanent? Unbelievable. She guessed her Fengxuan was just being “tsundere” again, wanting to see her act jealous. Although she didn’t like playing the “soft girl” role, if Fengxuan liked it, she would play along. Her mouth pouted, and her eyes filled with mock resentment. “Fine, if I’m not permanent, I’m not. You already did… to me… you’re so unreasonable.”

“…” Who exactly did… what to whom back then? Yin Fengxuan was speechless. But seeing the girl’s aggrieved look, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of pity. She reached out to pat her head, started the car, and said with a smile, “Alright, stop pouting. Ten million for a cameo role—still not satisfied?”

“Ten million?” Ning Yunqing was shocked. Her salary for Morning Dew was only around a hundred thousand, and she hadn’t even received it yet. Her market value had skyrocketed.

“Hard to believe?” Seeing her nod, Yin Fengxuan laughed again. “Don’t think your value rose just because you’re famous; you wouldn’t get this price without me.” She shot a glance at Ning Yunqing, clearly fishing for some sweet-talking.

Ning Yunqing smiled and replied suggestively, “I know. Fengxuan is the best. I… will definitely thank you properly tonight.”

“Hmph.” A sound escaped Yin Fengxuan’s nose, but the tips of her ears were red.

The movie Yin Ziming invited Ning Yunqing to was a major wuxia production featuring a cast of the most popular idols and veterans. However, their combined screen time couldn’t match the female lead—Ding Xiaoyao. Ding Xiaoyao naturally viewed this as a grand gift from Young Master Yin to make her famous, and she walked around the set with her nose in the air.

When she saw Ning Yunqing arrive, she felt a surge of secret satisfaction: So what if you’re a “Genius Goddess”? You’re still just a supporting actress for me. What was her role again? Right, Young Master Yin said he’d push the role of her “maidservant” onto her. Hehe, Ning Yunqing, hurry up and come greet your mistress!

Ding Xiaoyao walked over with a fake smile to greet her. “Goddess Ning, I didn’t think we were so fated as to meet again so soon.”

“Mm.” Ning Yunqing smiled, thinking: Your “act” is written all over your face; this cannon fodder’s performance is over the top.

Before Ding Xiaoyao could say more, her assistant called her for a scene. She sighed and apologized to Ning Yunqing with a smile. “I wanted to chat more, but I have too many scenes. See you on set later. Bye-bye!”

Ning Yunqing waved with a smile, completely unfazed by Ding Xiaoyao’s bragging. She knew Young Master Yin was rushing the production to get Ding Xiaoyao onto the year-end film festival nomination list, which meant the poor girl was being worked to the bone.

Unfortunately, Ding Xiaoyao lacked talent and experience, so she was in for a rough time. Shaking her head, Ning Yunqing took the script from the staff and once again doubted the world. Is this really my script?

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