A Max-Level Film Queen Takes on the Scumbag Alpha Script [Transmigration] - Chapter 20

The stars were sparse and the moon hung high in the night sky.

The Eternal Tribulation crew had scheduled several night scenes today. After a busy night at the filming base, everyone finally dragged their exhausted bodies home after wrapping up.

By the time Jiang Baihe returned to Shallow Water Bay, it was nearly 11:00 PM. On the way back, she had sent several messages to Yan Shu, but she hadn’t received a single reply. She wondered if Yan Shu had already fallen asleep.

With that thought, she moved with extra care, making sure her actions were light as she opened the front door. As the door swung open, Jiang Baihe saw a small lamp glowing softly in the entryway, looking as if someone had intentionally left it on for her.

Looking at the warm yellow light illuminating the small patch of darkness, a wave of warmth surged through Jiang Baihe’s heart. She was reminded of what Song Zhishu had revealed to her earlier that day.

To ensure she ate well while filming, Yan Shu had directly upgraded the catering for the entire production crew—something Jiang Baihe had never experienced in all her years of acting.

A peach given in return for a plum.

All the way home, Jiang Baihe had been thinking that she must give Yan Shu a proper “thank you” once she got back. However, it seemed there wouldn’t be a chance tonight.

Jiang Baihe tiptoed up to the second floor. As she passed the rooms, she was surprised to find Yan Shu’s door wide open, yet no one was inside. Was Yan Shu still working overtime at the office and hadn’t come home yet?

Recalling that she had seen Yan Shu’s outdoor shoes at the entryway, Jiang Baihe shook her head, feeling puzzled. She should be home, just not on the second floor.

She looked around and caught a faint glimmer of light from the top floor.

The house they lived in had four floors. The first floor was for the living room, dining room, and guest rooms; the second floor was their private domain with their bedrooms and the study; the third floor was a leisure space with an audio-visual room and a bar; and the top floor was an open-air terrace that Jiang Baihe rarely visited.

She turned on the hallway light and walked up to the third floor. Seeing that the floor was dark, she didn’t linger and continued upward to check the rooftop.

As she stepped across the threshold, a stunning sight met her eyes. The terrace was massive, with wooden trellises lining the walls covered in trumpet-shaped morning glories. The green leaves and pale purple flowers intertwined to create a visual feast in the late summer night. Not far off, there was a wooden courtyard swing chair, and someone appeared to be lying on it.

Jiang Baihe lightened her steps and approached the swing, finding the person she was looking for: Yan Shu.

Seeing Yan Shu curled up and asleep on the swing, Jiang Baihe smiled softly to herself. The bright moonlight spilled down, leaving dappled silver traces on the ground. Jiang Baihe knelt beside Yan Shu, meticulously observing the sleeping woman.

This was the first time she had seen Yan Shu asleep. Unlike when she was awake, the sleeping Yan Shu had lost that layer of “keep-away” coldness. She looked gentle and soft, like a little kitten that had temporarily lost its edge and become quiet and adorable.

Looking at the exquisite face before her, Jiang Baihe couldn’t resist reaching out her finger, though she didn’t dare actually touch her. She simply traced Yan Shu’s features in the air.

The tightly closed eyes, the elegant bridge of her nose, the soft red lips…

She had always been a sucker for a pretty face. From the first moment she saw Yan Shu, she felt that every part of this woman was heart-flutteringly beautiful. It was just a pity that there were still too many things between them; she needed to work harder before she dared to lay her feelings bare.

Jiang Baihe sat on the ground for a while. The night breeze was cool, dispersing the humid air. Seeing Yan Shu sleeping so soundly, she didn’t want to wake her, thinking maybe she should just let her sleep there for the night.

But then, another thought occurred to her. While it wasn’t cold outside, the swing wasn’t very wide. If Yan Shu rolled over in her sleep, she might tumble straight to the ground. Better wake her up and let her go back to her bed.

Just as Jiang Baihe was struggling with the decision, the person on the swing let out a soft moan. Jiang Baihe held her breath as Yan Shu slowly opened her eyes.

Looking at the sleepy-eyed Yan Shu, who didn’t seem fully awake yet, Jiang Baihe spoke softly, afraid of startling her. “You’re awake?”

“Mmm…?”

Yan Shu blinked, looking at Jiang Baihe with a dazed expression, as if she didn’t quite understand what was being said.

Facing an Yan Shu who radiated “cuteness,” Jiang Baihe had to expend a great deal of effort to restrain her hand from impulsively ruffling Yan Shu’s hair. She’s so cute. Her heart was thumping so hard it felt like it wanted to leap out of her chest and into the hands of the person before her.

After sitting in a daze for dozens of seconds, Yan Shu rubbed her eyes, her mind gradually clearing. Seeing Jiang Baihe smiling gently beside her, she remembered her silly behavior just now and instinctively looked away. “When did you get back?” she asked awkwardly.

“Not long ago,” Jiang Baihe replied, trying her best to suppress her laughter for fear of scaring Little President Yan away. “I saw you weren’t in your room and looked around. I didn’t expect you to be sleeping up here.”

Yan Shu gave a light cough. “I only meant to rest here for a bit; I didn’t think I’d actually fall asleep.” And it was just her luck to be caught by Jiang Baihe.

Jiang Baihe nodded and looked at Yan Shu with a sincere expression. “Little President Yan, thank you.”

“Mhm?” Yan Shu looked at her, confused as to why she was suddenly being thanked.

Jiang Baihe began to count on her fingers: “You introduced me to a great director, hired a professional bodyguard for me, and today you even added investment so I could eat well on set… You’re too good to me. What am I going to do? I don’t think I can ever repay you.”

Jiang Baihe’s eyes crinkled with her smile as she said casually, “How about I ‘repay’ you by offering myself in marriage?”

Yan Shu: “…”

Looking at the Jiang Baihe before her—not knowing if she was serious or just joking—Yan Shu’s fingers moved restlessly on the wood of the swing. “You are already bound to me; you can’t ‘offer yourself’ a second time.”

Hearing the usually silent Yan Shu suddenly speak up, Jiang Baihe blinked blankly. Wait… she actually has a point.

“If you really want to repay me…” Yan Shu mused for a moment, recalling the conversation scripts Ai Ya had taught her that morning. From a pile of nonsense, she picked the one that best suited her personality and said slowly: “Could you accompany me to an examination in a few days?”

“…Huh?” Jiang Baihe was truly stunned. An examination? What kind of examination? Why the sudden need for a check-up? “Are you feeling unwell?”

“No, it’s just a routine follow-up,” Yan Shu said calmly, withholding the truth. Until the results were in, she didn’t plan on telling Jiang Baihe that her condition might be worsening. If it was true, the fewer people who knew, the better; if it was false, there was no need for Jiang Baihe to worry.

Seeing Jiang Baihe looking down as if she was still considering it, Yan Shu bit her lip. She reached out, grabbed Jiang Baihe’s sleeve, and gave it a tiny tug. “The examination… hurts a little.” Yan Shu closed her eyes and forced herself to say: “Can you stay with me?”

Jiang Baihe was shocked that Yan Shu would say something so “vulnerable,” almost like she was acting cute. She immediately gripped Yan Shu’s hand back and comforted her: “I was just thinking about how to rearrange my scenes with Director Song. How could I let you go alone to something like that? After all… we’re already ‘bound,’ aren’t we?”

Hearing Jiang Baihe’s words, Yan Shu was momentarily dazed. Finally, she gave a soft nod. Under the glittering stars, the two on the terrace smiled at each other.

The bright red sun hung in the east, and bold sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the house. It was another beautiful, clear day—perfect for a group outing.

Jiang Baihe and Yan Shu rose early, but their itinerary today wasn’t for leisure; they were heading to the research institute for the follow-up. After finalizing the date, Jiang Baihe had spoken with Song Zhishu to move her scenes later, clearing the entire day. Using Yan Shu’s name and the fact that her takes were almost always flawless, Song Zhishu hadn’t made things difficult and readily approved her leave.

Early in the morning, the two got in the car. After over an hour’s drive, they arrived at a quiet, elegant campus.

“Sihai Biotechnology Research Base…” Jiang Baihe marveled at the gold plaque. While she knew the Yan family had a broad business scope, she hadn’t expected them to have their own biotech institute. They were truly wealthy and powerful—the masters of half the city.

Before Jiang Baihe could look further, a woman in a white coat with wavy hair walked toward them. Her voice arrived before she did:

“Hi darling! Good morning~”

Jiang Baihe: “…?” Wait, who are you calling ‘darling’?!

Looking at the eternally passionate Ai Ya, Yan Shu explained to Jiang Baihe with a touch of helplessness: “Let me introduce you. This is Ai Ya, my personal doctor. She’s mixed-race, and her catchphrase whenever she sees someone good-looking is ‘darling.’”

What a… unique hobby, Jiang Baihe thought with surprise, though she didn’t show it. She greeted Ai Ya politely. “Hello.”

“Darling, you are too beautiful!” Just as Yan Shu had said, Ai Ya immediately complimented Jiang Baihe as soon as she got close.

Jiang Baihe gave a light laugh. “Thank you, you’re very beautiful too.”

The two began a round of mutual flattery while Yan Shu stood by with an “I’ve seen this all before” expression. As Jiang Baihe socialized with Ai Ya, she thought to herself that it was interesting for someone as cold as Yan Shu to employ such a lively doctor. This person must be exceptional in her field.

After a few more words, Ai Ya smoothed her sleeves and smiled. “The test later might be a bit uncomfortable. I hope you can handle it.”

Jiang Baihe blinked, pointing a finger at herself, completely bewildered. “Huh? You mean… I have to take the examination too?”