Accidentally Picked Up a Rich and Amnesiac Alpha (GL) - Chapter 44
In the bathroom, Songsong, knowing her strength was no match for the Alpha’s, immediately kissed the Alpha’s scent gland.
Her slender white teeth gently bit the cedar-scented jelly. Yan Qingqi uncontrollably trembled. Damn it, Songsong! That’s against the rules! Attacking the Alpha’s vital spot right away!
Warm jets of water poured down over their heads, cascading along their beautiful body curves. Their fair, white skin shone under the crystal water droplets.
Song Tingxue was drenched in soap bubbles. Both of them were soaked.
Song Tingxue, however, was now immobile, leaning limply against the Alpha, collapsing into her arms, gasping weakly like a fish deprived of oxygen.
The wicked A-Yan was shamelessly releasing Alpha pheromones. In the small space of the bathroom, the cedar scent mixed with and completely devoured the poor night-blooming cereus scent.
“Wicked, wicked girl…” Song Tingxue let out tiny, fragmented moans through her lips and teeth, her face flushed crimson.
Yet, her body instinctively pressed even closer to A-Yan.
“Wicked, am I? I can be even wickeder!”
Emerging from the bathroom, Yan Qingqi gave Songsong a princess carry and went straight to the spare bedroom, skipping the master bedroom entirely. She carried Songsong and collapsed directly onto the large bed in the spare room.
The spare bedroom was slightly smaller than the master bedroom, lacking only a two-seater sofa, replaced by a beanbag chair in the corner. Yan Qingqi sometimes took naps here.
A large wet patch spread across the white bedsheet. Yan Qingqi pressed Songsong down, eagerly kissing her.
Songsong, having suddenly gotten oxygen, returned the kiss even more fiercely.
Fresh air mixed with the fragrant cedar scent. Songsong deeply inhaled, mesmerized, cupping A-Yan’s hot face, her tongue intertwining with the Alpha’s sweet softness. She just wanted to drown in her pleasing scent.
Inside the room, the sounds of passionate kissing, rapid breathing, and heavy gasps rose and fell.
Song Tingxue was burning hot. Her pale skin turned pink, like powdered white porcelain—delicate, smooth, and breathtakingly beautiful.
Fragmented moans emerged from deep in her throat. Song Tingxue closed her eyes, her face so flushed it felt feverish. Her lips unconsciously parted slightly, revealing the tip of her pink tongue.
Yan Qingqi couldn’t resist Songsong like this. She kissed her again, her soft tongue easily slipping inside.
This prolonged, wet kiss was long and fiery.
Song Tingxue’s fingers ran through A-Yan’s wet hair. She held her tightly, pressing her body against hers, wishing she could fuse with her.
That evening, Songsong’s slender white legs trembled the entire evening, only settling down late into the night.
Gong Yue also managed to take an early break today. Yan Qingqi had been staying up late with Song Tingxue for the night shoots, and Gong Yue had been staying up with Yan Qingqi, essentially working around the clock.
“A-Li, I’m going to sleep for a bit. You guys keep watch.”
“Understood, Boss. Get some rest.”
Gong Yue fell asleep the moment her head hit the pillow. She didn’t know how long she slept when the phone rang.
Gong Yue instantly bolted upright from the bed, almost conditioned. Seeing the call was from Luo Sisi, not a team member, she sighed in relief.
“Hello, Sisisi, what’s wrong?”
At Luo Sisi’s strong insistence, Gong Yue had changed her way of addressing Luo Sisi from “Miss Luo” to “Sisi.”
“Gong Yue, I twisted my ankle! It hurts so much!”
“Where are you?”
“I’m at the hotel.”
Gong Yue immediately told A-Li and the others she was heading out and drove off.
Yan Qingqi heard the car engine starting. She looked out the window and saw the G-Wagon leaving. She felt curious. Where was she going so late? Was she meeting Sister Luosi?
I should have asked her to wait so I could send her a bowl of noodles—Sister Luosi had been asking for it several times.
Arriving at the hotel, Gong Yue anxiously knocked on the door. Luo Sisi’s voice answered, “One moment.”
After a while, the door opened. Luo Sisi was walking with a limp, her ankle badly swollen.
Gong Yue quickly closed the door behind her. Seeing her difficulty walking, she ordered, “Don’t move anymore. Sit down and rest.” With that, she simply picked up Luo Sisi.
Luo Sisi, held in her arms, hooked her arms around Gong Yue’s neck, pressing tightly against her chest.
Looking at Gong Yue’s shy, flushed face, Luo Sisi felt the swelling in her ankle didn’t hurt as much anymore.
“Xiao Gonggong, your heart is beating so fast.”
It was Gong Yue’s first time being so close to an Omega, let alone giving a princess carry. Luo Sisi was lighter than she expected, a small bundle nestled in her arms.
Very, very cute, and soft.
Teased by Luo Sisi, Gong Yue immediately looked uncomfortable. “You’re heavy and solid. Of course, my heart speeds up when I have to carry you with all my strength.”
Luo Sisi was so annoyed she wanted to kick her. “Where am I solid? I’m not heavy at all! I’m light!”
Gong Yue didn’t say a word. She set Luo Sisi down on the sofa and sat down by her feet.
“When did you sprain it?”
“Just now. I wasn’t watching on the way back to the hotel and stumbled. It wasn’t too bad at first, but it swelled up when I got back. Look,” Luo Sisi was extremely distraught, her eyes red. “It hurts so much… I can barely walk.”
Gong Yue nearly slid off the sofa. She couldn’t handle such a delicate, sweet Omega.
“Lie still.”
Luo Sisi looked nervous, clutching her chest. “What are you trying to do? I’m not that kind of person.”
Gong Yue had a speechless expression. “Stop playing. Are there ice cubes in the fridge?”
“This mini-fridge only refrigerates. It probably doesn’t have ice cubes.”
“Wait for me, then.” Gong Yue called the front desk and ordered some ice cubes.
A moment later, a waiter delivered an ice bucket.
Gong Yue found a towel, wrapped the ice cubes, lifted Luo Sisi’s injured foot onto her lap, and started applying the ice pack.
As soon as the ice was applied, Luo Sisi felt a cool, comfortable sensation around her ankle.
“Shouldn’t it be a hot compress? I see on TV they always use hot compresses for massages to promote blood circulation. I was about to go wring out a hot towel.”
“You can use a hot compress if you want your foot to swell up like a pig’s trotters.”
“Hmph! You’re making fun of me!” Luo Sisi tried to kick her with her good foot. At first, she kicked Gong Yue’s thigh, but then she became bolder and kicked Gong Yue’s butt.
Gong Yue grabbed her mischievous foot and glared at her. “Do you want this pig’s trotters to break, or what?”
“Why are you so fierce? It’s such a beautiful foot. Would you really break it?”
Seeing her bluster, Luo Sisi wasn’t afraid of her at all. The foot Gong Yue was holding brazenly wiggled around her fingers.
Gong Yue let go of the ice pack and gently pinched the red, swollen area.
“Ah!” Luo Sisi screamed, her eyebrows twitching.
Three parts pain, seven parts acting.
Gong Yue was startled. She quickly explained, “I-I didn’t use much force. I just pinched it lightly.”
Luo Sisi’s face was red with anger, tears welling up in her eyes. “Don’t you know how strong you are? I’m an Omega. Can I withstand you pinching me even gently?”
Gong Yue was filled with self-reproach, apologizing profusely. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.”
“I’m a patient! My foot is swollen, and you still heartlessly poke me. You don’t care about me at all.” Luo Sisi was devastated, tears streaming down her face. Her eyelashes were wet, making her look like she would break with a touch.
Gong Yue felt deeply guilty, wishing she could slap herself.
“No, no, no. I do care about you. I truly did it by accident. I’m sorry, I’m sorry…”
Hearing her say she did care about her, Luo Sisi felt a surge of sweetness and almost burst out laughing.
“Kiss me, and we’ll call it even.”
Gong Yue was shocked. Her face immediately turned scarlet, and it kept getting redder.
“You, you promise first. Where will you kiss me? Not there.” She covered her mouth with her hand.
Luo Sisi almost laughed out loud. “Don’t worry. Just your cheek.”
Gong Yue nodded. “Alright, then.”
“Then lean in closer, a little closer. Can’t you put down what you’re holding so you can lean in?”
Gong Yue put the ice pack down on the side table and leaned in.
In doing so, she was practically hovering over Luo Sisi. Gong Yue’s face was flushed.
Luo Sisi licked her dry lips, her heart pounding.
“A little closer.”
Gong Yue cleared her throat, bending lower.
Luo Sisi said, “A little lower.”
Gong Yue had to comply, lowering herself further. Luo Sisi suddenly grabbed her chin…
A coolness descended on her lips, followed by a soft, wet sensation.
Gong Yue’s eyelashes trembled in shock. Realizing Luo Sisi was kissing her lips, she instinctively tried to straighten up.
Luo Sisi tightened her arms, hugging her, and whispered into her mouth, a hint of ice cream fragrance emanating from her lips. “Don’t you want to be my girlfriend?”
Gong Yue was slightly stunned. She stared at those affectionate eyes, her gaze lingering on her sweet, soft lips.
She had just tasted those lips, but it was too brief. Gong Yue’s heart hammered. A heat she couldn’t suppress rushed to her face.
She just wanted to taste that flavor again.
As Luo Sisi kissed her again, Gong Yue accepted her lips, clumsily turning the defense into an offense.
When she tentatively parted Luo Sisi’s lips and slipped her tongue inside, both of them let out a soft moan.
Gradually, the awkward kiss deepened and grew hotter. The flavors of ice cream and rum flowed between their lips, noses, and tongues, penetrating their skin and flesh, hitting the depths of their hearts.
Gong Yue cupped the Omega’s face, her demands deepening.
When Yan Qingqi delivered the meal to the set today, she clearly felt that Gong Yue was spirited and energized. Her whole demeanor was different.
“Xiao Gong, you’re very energetic today.”
“I’m fine.” Gong Yue thought of the kiss with Luo Sisi last night. She felt pumped up, and her heart started pounding again. However, she tried not to show it in front of Miss Yan.
“I have good news for you. Songsong won’t have night shoots for a while. We won’t have to stay up late anymore.”
Gong Yue nodded, simply saying, “That’s good.”
“By the way, Songsong told me Sister Luosi took the day off. It seems she sprained her ankle. Did you know?”
Gong Yue: “…”
I was the one who urged Luo Sisi to take leave from the crew last night. “You must take at least one day off to rest so you can recover quickly and it won’t affect your filming.” She had stayed for two more hours, applying ice three times before leaving the hotel.
Should I say I know, or I don’t know?
Gong Yue said, “I know. She told me. She sprained it on the way back to the hotel yesterday.”
“How did she sprain it?”
“I don’t know the specifics. She just accidentally twisted it.”
“Is she better now?”
“She should be better.” Gong Yue thought, The ice compress worked. She should be much better after another night’s rest.
Yan Qingqi looked at Gong Yue, finding her response a bit too calm.
“You and Sister Luosi are… getting to know each other. You should go see her. She must have trouble getting around with a twisted ankle and needs care. Even though her assistant is there, your presence means something different.”
Yan Qingqi thought for a moment. “I’ll stew some pig trotters soup tonight. Songsong and I will go see her, and you should come with us.”
Gong Yue replied with only two words, as if she were a woman of few words. “Alright.”
Yan Qingqi: “…”
Seriously, if you act this calm, you won’t get a girlfriend.
The moment Yan Qingqi stepped onto the set, she sensed that everyone’s attitude towards her had changed.
The few prop crew members who used to begrudge her even a sideways glance now actively greeted her. “Xiao Yan, you’re here! Bringing food for Sister Song again?”
Yan Qingqi said, “Yes, same old, same old. Delivering food.”
Closer by, she overheard a few actors chatting. “Look, that’s her, Yan Qingqi. Song Tingxue’s life assistant. She even had lunch with Director Fu and Director Zou yesterday.”
“That little assistant has the worst luck!”
“Worse than that! She did a backflip in front of Director Zou and Director Fu, and Director Zou even praised her for being talented!”
“They say her cooking is amazing. Both great directors praised it. I really want to try it!”
“Director Xiao said not to make things difficult for her. Let her come and go freely. Maybe she’ll bring the crew good luck.”
“She’s just a mascot. What’s the big deal?”
Yan Qingqi: “!!!”
I’ve become a mascot overnight!
“Don’t be jealous! Luck is also a superpower. If she hadn’t accidentally brought those two great directors here, would Director Zou have noticed Song Tingxue and invited her to be the female lead?”
“Sigh, I wish I had a mascot like that.”
Yan Qingqi felt several pairs of eyes on her and the food containers in her hands. She quickly hugged the containers and hurried away.
Arriving at the set, Songsong was on a call. Seeing Yan Qingqi appear, Song Tingxue smiled and gently waved her hand.
In her ancient costume, she looked ethereal in white. Her smiling eyes, like melting ice, tilted up, a hint of ambiguous meaning in her gaze.
My wife is so beautiful! She’s truly a goddess descended to earth!
Yan Qingqi thought, Maybe I really did accidentally save the goddess’s life in a past life. Seeing that I wasn’t so bad, the goddess married me in this life.
Yan Qingqi giggled, a tickling sensation in her heart. If she wasn’t on the set, in full view of everyone, she would hug her wife and kiss her.
“B-Boss, time to eat.” She almost said “Wife” but quickly corrected herself.
Others watched and started whispering again.
“Did you see that? Sister Song treats the little assistant differently.”
“The way they look at each other, their eyes are practically glued together. Could Sister Song really be dating the little assistant?”
“You’re overthinking it. Song Tingxue would never date her. She’s just a small mascot. She probably treats her like a pet.”
“Wasn’t Director Bai’s intention clear? He’s just waiting for Sister Song to nod.”
“Didn’t you hear? I think I heard someone say Song Tingxue already has someone she likes. She rejected Director Bai a long time ago.”
“Really?!! That’s juicy! Who is it!!”
“How would I know? They say she liked him before she started acting.”
The two ate in the car. Yan Qingqi asked, “Do you have many scenes today?”
Thanks to Yan Qingqi’s feeding, Song Tingxue’s stomach problems had greatly improved. She no longer had stomach pain.
“It’s alright. Sisisi took the day off. Director Xiao is filming Xu Huanyan’s war scenes. Director Bai is filming the scenes from the female lead’s maidenhood. I only have about three scenes left.”
Yan Qingqi, who didn’t understand filming, nodded and urged her wife to eat more.
“I told Gong Yue we would go see Sister Luosi tonight and asked her to join us.”
Song Tingxue smiled. “She already went. She applied ice to her ankle all last night…” Song Tingxue concluded, “Xiao Gong looks cold, but she’s very thoughtful. I think Sisisi really likes her and is very satisfied with her.”
Yan Qingqi: “…”
Sigh, I worried for nothing!
“So, should we still go see Sister Luosi tonight?”
Song Tingxue asked, “Do you want to be a third wheel? Let Xiao Gong go by herself.”
At dinner, the pig trotters soup was ready. Yan Qingqi, who strongly believed in “fighting shape with shape,” handed the entire pot of soup and one portion of meal to Gong Yue. “Songsong and I won’t go. Take my and Songsong’s best wishes to her and tell her to eat more.”
Luo Sisi had propped up one leg with pillows and spent almost the entire day in bed. She had eaten only a light lunch because she was looking forward to the pig trotters soup tonight. She had also sent her assistant home early.
There was a knock on the door. Luo Sisi got out of bed and slowly opened the door.
Gong Yue walked in. Seeing Luo Sisi walking, she was still limping but much better than the day before.
“How is your foot today?”
“Much better. It’s not as swollen or painful. I can get out of bed and move around by myself.”
Gong Yue helped her sit down and applied a spray to her injury three or four times.
“Take this. Spray it again before you go to bed tonight.”
Luo Sisi took the spray, docile as a schoolgirl. “Will you come see me again tomorrow night?”
“Yes, I will. I’ll apply a hot compress tomorrow night.”
Luo Sisi narrowed her eyes and smiled.
“Eat something. Miss Yan and Miss Song asked me to bring this to you.”
Gong Yue poured a large bowl of pig trotters soup and set out the dishes: cold beef salad, slippery fish fillets, mushrooms with Chinese cabbage hearts, and long beans.
Luo Sisi frowned. “Sister Song’s family eats so lightly. There’s no spice at all. How can anyone eat this?”
Gong Yue said, “You twisted your foot. You should eat less spice. These dishes are perfect for you.”
“Then eat with me. I’ll get fat if I eat all this food by myself.”
Gong Yue had no choice. She took a bowl and sat down at the table.
“Why are you sitting so far away? Sit next to me.”
Gong Yue had to move next to her.
Perhaps because Gong Yue was accompanying her, Luo Sisi found the dishes quite delicious. They weren’t as bland as she had expected. The cold beef salad was particularly good.
“I want a piece of pig trotter, but there’s so much fat. I’m afraid of getting fat. What should I do?”
Gong Yue picked up the pig trotter, tore off the fat and skin, and put it in her own bowl. She then handed the lean meat and bone to Luo Sisi. “Eat.”
Luo Sisi smiled happily, eating with even more enthusiasm.
After the meal, the vast majority of the pig trotters soup ended up in Gong Yue’s stomach.
Luo Sisi patted her stomach. “Oh no! I ate too much! I ate too much!”
Gong Yue shook her head. “It’s not easy being a celebrity. You can’t even eat without worrying.”
“Celebrities look glamorous, but the interpersonal politics are never simple. Without connections or backing, getting even a slightly important role is incredibly difficult. Everyone needs connections, but few have genuine friends.” Luo Sisi’s gaze was calm, devoid of excessive emotion. “You have to be valuable to others.”
Gong Yue said, “But you and Miss Song seem to have a very good relationship.”
Luo Sisi smiled faintly. “Don’t let the two-year age gap fool you. I started in the industry before Sister Song. I started as an extra, unlike her, who has a formal background.”
At the time, she was looking for opportunities and auditioning in various crews at the film studio, but things weren’t going well.
“I found her working at a bubble tea shop nearby. I went into the shop on a whim, wanting a cup of bubble tea. I immediately noticed the female clerk. She was beautiful, had an outstanding demeanor, and was instantly recognizable. I thought, ‘She’s a natural star.’ And the more I looked, the more familiar she seemed, like I’d seen her somewhere before.”
“Later, when the shop was empty, I asked her if she had acted before. She asked how I could tell. I told her I was also in the acting industry. Only then did she mention she had acted in the micro-film Mountain Moonlight and the movie Mountain River Sea.”
“I might not have known about other films, but I was deeply familiar with Mountain River Sea. That river looked exactly like my hometown. The vast fields of rapeseed flowers, the fishermen casting nets… only my hometown didn’t have a girl as stunning as Sister Song.
That’s how we met. I heard she was running into walls everywhere. She passed auditions but always lost the role to someone else. Knowing her personality, I didn’t need to ask why. Even though she won the Newcomer Award for Mountain River Sea, this industry is very realistic. Just because you have the talent and fit the role perfectly doesn’t mean the role is yours. I recommended her to the director of the crew I was working with at the time. It was just a small, minor role, but she thanked me for a long time.”
“Later, a big production came along. I heard the role for the third female lead hadn’t been cast yet. I found a way, going around and talking to many people, drinking with the assistant director several times until he reluctantly agreed to let her audition.
I told everyone she was a distant relative, an older sister. Unexpectedly, the director liked her instantly and recognized her as Song Tingxue.
The drama later became a huge hit. That role made Sister Song famous overnight.
Sigh, I guess I was a bit of a talent scout that time. A successful one.”
Gong Yue looked at her. “You’re very loyal. That’s rare in modern society.”
“We just clicked. Sister Song grew up in an orphanage. My parents are alive, but my life wasn’t much better than hers. My parents divorced when I was little. Neither of them wanted me. I grew up with my grandparents in my hometown, and I had a younger brother to look after.”
Luo Sisi took a deep breath. “Let’s not talk about that. Sister Song is just as loyal to me. After she became famous, Ji Yun wanted to sign her. Ji Yun is an amazing agent. The stars she creates are all incredibly successful. Many have achieved legendary status.
Sister Song said that if Ji Yun wanted to sign her, she had to sign both of us, or she wouldn’t sign at all.
So, Ji Yun had no choice but to take me on. Because of Sister Song, the roles I got were much better than before. She also helped me improve my acting. After all, I didn’t have formal training, and my talent is limited. Now, I can at least act believably.
Anyway, I’m very grateful to Sister Song.”
Gong Yue said, “You two are both people of loyalty and heart.”
“Of course. We are good sisters, truly good sisters! I’ve never been jealous of her, and she has never looked down on me.”
The evening breeze blew through the half-open window, rustling the silver-gray curtains. Luo Sisi’s golden-brown hair floated in the wind.
“I’m so grateful that Sister Song and I persevered and made it to where we are today.”
Gong Yue turned to look at her, her gaze passing through the dancing strands of hair, lingering on her face, nose, brow bone, and forehead.
“You’ve been standing for a long time. Let me help you lie down on the bed.”
“I’ve been lying down all day! I don’t want to lie down. I want to sit up.”
Gong Yue carried her to the sofa and propped up her injured foot higher.
Luo Sisi patted the space next to her. “Xiao Gonggong, come sit with me.”
Gong Yue sat down next to her. The moment she sat, Luo Sisi wrapped her arms around her neck and kissed her. They kissed gently, taking from each other.
Breaking the kiss, Luo Sisi stared at Gong Yue. “Xiao Gonggong, do you like me?”
Gong Yue blushed. “Don’t call me ‘Xiao Gonggong.’ It sounds like a eunuch.”
(Xiao Gonggong is a term for a young eunuch in Chinese history).
Luo Sisi laughed seductively. “Then what should I call you? Lao Gong?”
(Lao Gong means husband in Chinese).
Gong Yue’s face flushed even more. “Just use my full name.”
This time, Gong Yue hooked one arm around Luo Sisi’s waist and used the other hand to lift her chin. She actively kissed the soft, fragrant lips, deep-kissing her with a possessive claim.
“Sisisi, I like you. I want to be your girlfriend, very much!”
Luo Sisi smiled, her eyes slightly red. She hugged Gong Yue’s back. Her slender back wasn’t fragile but rather thin and powerfully muscled.
On the sofa, they embraced, their eyes filled with tenderness and romance. They kissed, and kissed, and kissed again.
September arrived. Although it was officially autumn, the intense heat of summer hadn’t lessened at all.
Yan Qingqi, after Luo Sisi recovered, cooked her a huge basin of spicy crayfish with extra chili. It was even spicier than the one she cooked for Xiaole. Many people on the set ate it and praised it highly, all saying they wished they had beer to go with it.
Song Tingxue wanted to eat it too, but Yan Qingqi’s stern gaze stopped her. She could only watch enviously as Luo Sisi secretly stuffed Gong Yue’s mouth with peeled shrimp meat.
Today was another night shoot. The mascot, Yan Qingqi, was a veteran at delivering late-night meals. She had prepared a small fan and brought a camping chair.
Bai Ming watched from afar as the little assistant and Song Tingxue enjoyed their late-night meal together during the break, looking happy and content. A small portable stove was on the ground, brewing coffee.
Bai Ming walked over and glanced at them coldly, speaking sarcastically. “You have so much gear. Why don’t you pitch a tent and settle down here?”
Yan Qingqi paused. “Oh, that’s a good idea, Director Bai. Why didn’t I think of that?” She looked around. “But there isn’t enough space, and people are passing by. A tent would be difficult to set up. How about you designate a spot for me, Director Bai?”
Bai Ming didn’t know if she was genuinely naive or just playing dumb. He was speechless. He snorted and walked away.
After a few steps, he looked back. Yan Qingqi was fanning Movie Queen Song with a small fan. Song Tingxue, who was usually stingy with her smiles, had a happy curve on her lips, her eyes twinkling. She leaned her head closer to Yan Qingqi, smiling. Finally, they shared the small fan, their foreheads nearly touching.
Anyone could see that their relationship was unusually close, clearly that of a couple in love.
Bai Ming’s jealousy burned. He was furious. Yan Qingqi, I refuse to believe I can’t break you!
He was about to go to an empty spot to smoke a cigarette when he overheard a male actor on the phone. The man seemed to be trembling with anger, his voice getting louder and more agitated.
“I knew it! You’re still thinking about him, aren’t you? How have I treated you these past few years? I’m staying up all night filming, and you’re sleeping with your ex-lover! Do you have any shame?! Get lost! You’re trying to act for me? You’re not good enough! Don’t call me again. We’re over!”
The man hung up and started chain-smoking in fury. A man nearby comforted him. “It’s over, it’s over. When the night shoots are done, I’ll take you out to a fun place.”
Bai Ming listened and immediately got an idea. He slowly lit a cigarette, taking a leisurely drag, and a look of malicious pleasure spread across his face.
A few days later, as the night shoot was ending, Bai Ming suddenly invited the main actors to a bar for drinks.
“You’ve all worked hard during these night shoots. I’m treating everyone to drinks.”
The crew members were delighted. “Director Bai is treating us! We must go!”
Song Tingxue wanted to refuse. She wanted to go home early to rest with A-Yan. But Bai Ming intercepted her. “Tingxue, you wouldn’t reject me, would you? Are you still angry about the joke with Director Fu and Director Zou? Let Assistant Yan come too. The more, the merrier.”
Song Tingxue couldn’t refuse anymore. She looked at A-Yan. Yan Qingqi looked back and smiled. “Sister Song, Director Bai insisted. Let’s go. It would seem petty if you didn’t go.”
A large group, about twenty people, went to the most famous bar in H City.
Xu Huanyan fawned over Bai Ming. “Director Bai, a friend of mine is close with the bar owner. The VIP area is reserved for us tonight.”
Bai Ming nodded in satisfaction. “Xiao Xu, thank you.”
“Of course. Director Bai has been so good to me. Anything I can do to help, just say the word.”
The group split into three private rooms. Song Tingxue and Yan Qingqi were originally with Luo Sisi, Gong Yue, and two other actresses in a small room, chatting and drinking.
Suddenly, Bai Ming and Xu Huanyan walked in.
“Tingxue, it’s not right for you to hide in here! You should come join the fun with us. Come, let’s drink!”
Bai Ming sat down and poured Song Tingxue a drink. Yan Qingqi took it. “I apologize, Director Bai. Sister Song has stomach issues. The doctor strictly forbade her from drinking. I’ll drink this for her.”
“You’ll drink it for her? You’re an Alpha. One glass isn’t enough. It should be three.”
Yan Qingqi said, “Three glasses it is.” She picked up the glass and drank three glasses in quick succession.
“Good! You’re straightforward!”
Song Tingxue looked worried. “Xiao Yan, are you alright?”
“I’m fine. Mhm, Sister Song, don’t worry.”
“Good drinker, a very good drinker.”
Just then, a waiter came in with a bottle of high-end liquor. Bai Ming opened the bottle and subtly signaled Xu Huanyan.
Xu Huanyan stood up and whispered in Song Tingxue’s ear. “Sister Song, the owner is a huge fan of yours. He heard we were drinking here tonight and has been begging me. Please do me a favor. He just wants a photo and an autograph. Nothing else.”
Bai Ming heard this and smiled. “Tingxue, you have so many fans. They’ll do anything to see you. Just grant Xiao Xu this favor. Xiao Xu, you must bring our Movie Queen Song back safely.”
Xu Huanyan said, “Absolutely, absolutely.”
Yan Qingqi didn’t trust him. “Sister Song, I’ll go with you.”
Bai Ming stopped her. “We haven’t had a drink yet. The owner gave us a discount on this liquor. It’s only 18,000 yuan. I specifically ordered it. Movie Queen Song won’t drink with me, and you won’t either? Are you rejecting me?”
This…
Song Tingxue said, “Xiao Yan, you stay here and drink with Director Bai. I’ll be back soon.”
Luo Sisi stood up and volunteered. “Sister Song, I’ll go with you. I’ll order a bottle of wine too. With you there, I’m sure the owner will give me a discount.”
Yan Qingqi looked gratefully at Luo Sisi.
The three left. Bai Ming tried to pat Yan Qingqi’s shoulder, but before his hand landed, Gong Yue grabbed his wrist.
“Hey! What are you doing?”
Gong Yue quickly scanned his palm. Finding no needle, blade, or powder, she released his hand.
“Director Bai, please don’t be angry. My friend asked me to look after her, afraid she might be taken advantage of. It’s just that I don’t like getting too close to people, even if we are both Alphas.”
Bai Ming rubbed his aching wrist. “Your friend sounds quite formidable.”
Yan Qingqi smiled. “She’s just a small business owner. Nothing too formidable. Director Bai, you wanted to drink, right? Let’s drink.”
Others joined in. “Director Bai, this liquor is excellent. Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it. Xiao Yan, what do you think?”
Yan Qingqi genuinely thought the liquor was average, but with Bai Ming watching, she nodded casually. “It’s good. A very good liquor.”
Bai Ming looked triumphant. He pushed another drink onto Yan Qingqi. As he drank, he spoke as if moved by deep feeling. “Xiao Yan, your Sister Song is truly good to you. She takes you everywhere. You eat, chat, and laugh with her on the set. To outsiders, it looks like Sister Song is dating you.”
Yan Qingqi’s heart pounded. “How could that be? Why would Sister Song like me? I’m just a small assistant who cooks and delivers food for Sister Song. When we eat, we… we can’t just sit in silence, can we?”
“Right? I knew it. These rumors are fabricated. *You’re right. Why would Tingxue like you? She’s been in love with someone since before she started acting. That person is her White Moonlight. Movie Queen Song is devoted. She’s been in love with that person for many years.”
Yan Qingqi’s mind went blank. Songsong had a White Moonlight!! And she had been in love with her for many years!
Bai Ming saw her frozen, her smile gone. He realized Yan Qingqi knew nothing.
Bai Ming became even more gleeful, feeling a rush of satisfaction at his act of revenge.
“Some people might have heard this. But I know the most about it. Tingxue and I filmed Mountain Moonlight together, so I know a little.”
Bai Ming poured Yan Qingqi a large glass of liquor and lowered his voice. “Tingxue and I were classmates at film school. I was two years ahead of her.”
Yan Qingqi sensed Bai Ming had malicious intentions and that she should leave, but she couldn’t stop herself from listening.
She desperately wanted to know who Songsong loved and how much she loved her.
“At the time, I was looking for a female lead. Our film school was full of beauties, especially in the performance department. Many of them already had continuous film offers while still in school.”
“Tingxue was already working part-time then, as a waitress at a restaurant near our school. I noticed her immediately when she served our table tea. I asked and found out she was in the performance department.
Honestly, which performance student would take that kind of job? It’s tiring and pays little. I invited her to be the female lead in my film.”
“It was a micro-film. She read the script and agreed to join.
At the time, the crew was truly poor. We had nothing. I had to beg my professors for equipment. Even so, we often went hungry.”
Bai Ming recalled the past, sighing with emotion. “Everyone in that crew, actors and staff alike, is who I, Bai Ming, am most grateful for in this life.”
“I don’t need to elaborate on Tingxue’s appearance. She was famous for her beauty at our school. Many students from wealthy, powerful families fought over her, showing off their wealth, and trying to compete with each other. They often drove luxury sports cars to the small restaurant where she worked, just to see her and talk to her.”
“But Tingxue never agreed to date any of them. Later, when we became close during filming, I asked Tingxue why. Wasn’t that person well-off, handsome, wealthy, and devoted to her? Because that person frequently came to watch us film, bringing us coffee and snacks. He came so often that the whole crew recognized the rich second generation.”
“Tingxue finally told me she had fallen in love with someone a long time ago. A very beautiful, elegant, and cultured female Alpha. She only loved her, and she would always love her.
I asked her who that person was, and why they weren’t together.”
Bai Ming stopped speaking, pouring himself a drink and downing it in one gulp. His eyes glazed over, lost in thought.
Yan Qingqi waited a long time for him to continue, finally asking, “Who was that person?”
Bai Ming shook his head. “I don’t know. Not only do I not know, but Tingxue doesn’t know her name either. She only knows her last name is Yan. That person suddenly disappeared from her life. All these years, Tingxue has been waiting to run into her again.”
“Sigh, that’s why I say Tingxue is devoted! She’s hoping for a reunion with someone whose name she doesn’t even know.”
Yan Qingqi was stunned. That person sounds like… me. But I was found by Songsong after fainting on the beach.
So it couldn’t be me.
Her heart pounded. Her face turned pale. Her fingers clenched. “Yan? Which ‘Yan’?”
Bai Ming smiled faintly. “You share the same last name as her. Yan.” Bai Ming then casually added, “Tingxue also calls her ‘Miss Yan.’”
A sharp jolt went through her heart! A thunderbolt exploded in Yan Qingqi’s mind, tearing her apart.
Yan… Last name Yan!
So that’s why Songsong gave me the name Yan Qingqi!
She calls me Miss Yan… that’s why. That’s why…
When Song Tingxue and Luo Sisi returned, Yan Qingqi was drinking alone. Bai Ming was playing games and drinking with others.
Yan Qingqi sat isolated in the corner of the sofa, silently drinking.
The bottle of 18,000 yuan liquor on the table was empty. Another similar bottle was almost empty too. Yan Qingqi didn’t seem to notice them entering. She was drinking glass after glass, needing no encouragement.
Song Tingxue rushed over and asked, “Xiao Yan, what’s wrong? Why are you drinking alone?”
Yan Qingqi looked down, saying nothing.
Bai Ming said, “Tingxue, Sisisi, you’re finally back. She’s been drinking nonstop. I couldn’t stop her. Look, she’s already finished another 18,000 yuan bottle of my liquor.”
Song Tingxue anxiously took the glass away from her. “Xiao Yan, stop drinking. Let’s go home.”
“No! I want to drink! I must drink!” She spotted a bottle of liquor in Luo Sisi’s arms and rushed over to snatch it.
Luo Sisi was shocked. “What’s wrong? Xiao Yan, are you turning into a mad drunkard?”
Bai Ming watched, his face impassive but his heart filled with schadenfreude.
“Sisisi, don’t be stingy. Xiao Yan is a good drinker. She’s very quiet when she drinks.”
Yan Qingqi said, “I want to drink. No one can stop me today! If anyone stops me, I’ll, I’ll, I’ll cause trouble!” Her tongue was slightly slurred from the alcohol. She held the bottle, about to open it.
Song Tingxue held her hand. “Let’s go home and drink. It’s late.”
Luo Sisi said, “Yes. Aren’t you causing trouble for Sister Song? Everyone has to film tomorrow.”
If she wasn’t in front of so many people, and if she hadn’t had to conceal Yan Qingqi and Song Tingxue’s relationship, she would have kicked her and yelled, “Why are you acting crazy? Are you going to keep this up? Go to bed!”
In the end, Gong Yue practically carried Yan Qingqi, who was clutching the bottle of liquor, to the car.
Song Tingxue and Luo Sisi followed them.
Luo Sisi asked, “Gong Yue, Sister Song and I were only gone for a moment. How did she get this drunk? And drinking alone?”
Gong Yue said, “I’m not sure. Bai Ming was drinking with her at first. Then he left to play games with others, and she just kept drinking. She even ordered another bottle of liquor.”
The worry in Song Tingxue’s eyes deepened. She put one arm around Yan Qingqi’s waist, letting her lean against her. She tried to take the bottle from her arms with the other hand. But Yan Qingqi, even in her stupor, held it tightly. “My liquor. I want to drink, drink…”
When the car reached Venice Garden, Yan Qingqi was too drunk to walk. Gong Yue helped Song Tingxue carry Yan Qingqi to the bedroom.
“Xiao Gong, thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Call me anytime if you need anything. I’ll take Sisisi back to the hotel now.”
Late into the night, Yan Qingqi lay down for a while and suddenly regained some clarity. Song Tingxue saw her wake up and asked tenderly, “A-Yan, do you feel sick? Do you want some lemonade?”
A glass of lemonade was on the table. Her shoes had been removed. The bottle of liquor she had been hugging was next to the lemonade.
Seeing Songsong’s concerned, heartbroken gaze, Yan Qingqi suddenly felt miserable, terribly miserable.
Because she knew that all that care and love were not for her, but for the real Miss Yan!
The person Songsong cared about most, the most important person, the only person she loved, was that Miss Yan!
She was nothing more than a substitute for that Miss Yan!
Yan Qingqi found a burst of strength and sat up abruptly.
“Yes! I feel awful! I feel like I’m going to die!!”
She jumped off the bed, grabbed the bottle of liquor, and ran to the spare bedroom next door!
She didn’t want to be with Songsong now! She didn’t want to see her!
“A-Yan! What’s wrong?! Tell me what happened!”
Song Tingxue rushed after her. Yan Qingqi tilted the bottle and started chugging. Song Tingxue lunged to grab the bottle. Yan Qingqi pushed her hand away.
“Let me drink. I want to be drunk! I want to be drunk! Do you understand?!”
Song Tingxue stood frozen. “A-Yan, what is wrong with you? Please tell me. Did Bai Ming say something to you?”
“He said nothing. It’s not his fault.”
Yan Qingqi tilted her head back and took another fierce swig. Three bottles of such strong liquor would not just make her drunk; it would kill her!
Song Tingxue grabbed her wrist, using all her strength. “A-Yan, I’m begging you. You really can’t drink anymore! Don’t you know how much I worry about you? You know this makes me worry! Please, stop drinking! Please!”
Tears welled up in her clear, snowy eyes.
Yan Qingqi’s heart ached. She felt as though a large chunk of flesh had been brutally carved out of her heart. The pain made her tremble, but no blood flowed.
Song Tingxue wrestled the bottle away from her. Yan Qingqi turned around unsteadily, turning her back to Song Tingxue. “I want to rest here tonight. Go back to your room.”
Song Tingxue was stunned. She put the liquor bottle down and turned to hug Yan Qingqi. “A-Yan, what is the matter? Let me stay here with you. You drank so much. I’m worried about you.”
“It’s nothing. I won’t die.” Yan Qingqi gave a cold laugh. Feeling Song Tingxue’s hand about to touch her waist, she deliberately avoided the embrace, saying expressionlessly, “I want to rest now. Alone. Lying down alone.”
Song Tingxue’s hand hung in the air. A wave of fear and dread washed over her. She felt an invisible barrier suddenly rise between her and A-Yan. The barrier had just appeared but was quickly spreading and expanding, threatening to push them further and further apart.
“A-Yan, please talk to me. Don’t keep it bottled up.”
Yan Qingqi pursed her lips, still not turning around. A thousand knives seemed to be cutting her heart. The pain made her breath hitch.
“Then what about you? Don’t you have any secrets you want to tell me?”
Song Tingxue’s face turned white.
Time seemed to stop.
Songsong behind her didn’t answer. Yan Qingqi’s heart turned completely cold because of her silence.
“Since you have nothing to say, go back to your room.” Yan Qingqi pulled back the blanket and slowly lay down, turning her back to Song Tingxue.
“No, A-Yan… I wasn’t trying to hide it from you. I was afraid, afraid you would be angry.”
If A-Yan knew that she had fabricated an identity for her, lied about being her girlfriend, and coaxed her into marrying her just to keep her by her side.
A-Yan, her Miss Yan, a person of such nobility, would surely despise her, shame her, and furiously leave, disappearing from her life again.
No! The blood drained completely from Song Tingxue’s face at the mere thought of this possibility. She absolutely could not lose Miss Yan again!
“Then you rest well. Call me if you feel unwell.” Song Tingxue bit her lip. She silently backed out of the room, turning off the light with a soft click.
Darkness enveloped the room. Slowly, the surroundings became clear again. Moonlight streamed through the window, casting a cold, silver glow on the bed.
At some point, tears streamed down Yan Qingqi’s face.
Songsong, you knew I would be angry?
Why? Why did you have to give me the last name Yan?!
Why did you make me a substitute for your White Moonlight!
How could you lie to me like this?!!
Author’s Note:
Poor A-Yan: Waaah, how could my wife do this to me?
Songsong: A-Yan, stop being jealous of yourself. Miss Yan is you.
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