After Losing My Memory, I Was Targeted by the Obsessive Movie Queen [gl] - Chapter 56

Yan He’s brows had already arched up with joy, yet she still put on a show of deliberating for a long moment. Finally, under Lu Youqing’s gaze, which danced with a faint, hopeful starlight, she gave a slow, measured nod.

“Alright then. When is it? I’ll need to check if I’m free that day.” In truth, her entire focus was on Lu Youqing, and all of her time was spent on her. Wherever Lu Youqing was, she was. How could she possibly not be free? If Lu Youqing actually didn’t take her along that day, that would be the only time she’d be truly idle.

With a perpetual smile lingering on her lips, Lu Youqing gently massaged Yan He’s hand with her fingertips, weaving waves of intimate sensation between them. Her crimson lips parted slightly, scorching Yan He’s heart like a siren’s whisper.

“It’s next week.”

Though she said next week, because the film An Shan starring Lu Youqing had previously won Best Actress at the Golden Cedar Awards and was now nominated for multiple honors at the Golden Fountain Awards, public discussion had remained at an all-time high. On top of that, Lu Youqing had already been the absolute center of media attention due to the events of the past few days. With all these factors combined, the comment section under Lu Youqing’s latest Weibo post—the one assuring everyone she was safe—had already exploded to hundreds of thousands of messages. Most were congratulating her on the nominations, while a small portion were there just to dig for gossip.

[What exactly is the relationship between you and your assistant? Can you give us a little hint? (wink)]

[Are you guys actually dating or not? I’ve been using a magnifying glass to look for crumbs in your shipping super topic these past few days, and I’m completely losing my mind. If you two aren’t real, then I’m not real.]

[What is the assistant lady’s Weibo handle? Can someone @ her so I can follow her?]

[Chemistry really is a mystical thing. Just from that one video and a few photos, the sexual tension is absolutely off the charts!]

[Welcome to the YanLu CP super topic, everyone! Both of them are absolutely stunning ladies.]

Unbeknownst to either Yan He or Lu Youqing, because of the upcoming gala dinner, the newly discharged Lu Youqing had spent the past few days pulling Yan He along to try on countless evening gowns. Every single dress was meticulously selected by Lu Youqing, featuring top-tier materials and designs.

While trying on the outfits, Yan He noticed that the designs of her gown and Lu Youqing’s were essentially different variations from the exact same collection. In short: they were a couple’s look.

With that realization, Yan He’s weariness vanished. She tirelessly tried on the clothes Lu Youqing had prepared for her, eventually settling on a light blue, one-shoulder evening gown, while Lu Youqing wore the exact same design in pink.

As late night arrived, a gala dinner commenced as scheduled inside a high-end theater in Qingcheng.

Because the gala was a privately hosted event, no media had been contacted to film it, meaning there was no need to hide anything. Yan He was finally able to walk side-by-side with Lu Youqing, accompanying the An Shan cast and crew as they walked the red carpet outside the theater.

As the leading star of the film, Lu Youqing naturally walked at the absolute center of the crew alongside the director. Yan He could only stand to the side, walking with the rest of the production staff. Because she didn’t know any of these people, and they only knew her as the “family member” brought along by Teacher Lu, no one dared to strike up a conversation with her. Yan He was left entirely to her own silent isolation.

Suddenly, her wrist was captured by a gentle pair of hands. Startled, she lifted her head and met Lu Youqing’s eyes, which shone with a soft, warm light. Lu Youqing wore the matching pink one-shoulder gown, exposing her flawless white right shoulder. The elegant draping of the fabric converged gracefully at her waist, perfectly accentuating her proportions. Her legs cast a pure white glow under the lights; as she walked, she looked like an angel descending from the heavens.

She was the focal point of the entire gala, drawing the gaze of countless people. It seemed Lu Youqing was born with a beauty meant to be marveled at by tens of thousands.

Yet, despite possessing such breathtaking beauty, Lu Youqing was currently holding Yan He’s wrist, smiling at her with her dark eyes clearly reflecting her silhouette.

“Let’s go,” she said simply, her lips parting as her voice flowed out with pure tenderness.

The residual anxiety in Yan He’s chest instantly dissipated. She turned her hand to grip Lu Youqing’s back, firmly interlocking their fingers.

“Okay.”

The gala was a private dinner hosted by a wealthy tycoon in Qingcheng, intended to forge closer ties with people in the entertainment industry so his own subsidiary company could successfully break into the market. Consequently, the attendees included not only Movie Queens at the peak of their stardom like Lu Youqing, but also veteran actors and artists signed under the tycoon’s agency.

The atmosphere of the gala wasn’t overly rigid, perhaps because the tycoon himself hadn’t made an appearance yet. The entire time was currently left for the guests to socialize. Lu Youqing turned to Yan He and said,

“A-He, go over to the lounge area and rest first. I’ll come find you as soon as I’m done. Be a good girl and wait for me.”

Yan He obediently followed her instructions and walked to the side. However, as she watched Lu Youqing continually accept toasts from others alongside the An Shan crew, her worry eventually got the better of her. She silently walked back over to stand by her side. Seeing the matching gowns—one blue and one pink—standing together instantly drew the curiosity and attention of many people in the room.

Catching her approach out of her peripheral vision, Lu Youqing said nothing, though her brows curved slightly as a quiet wave of satisfaction surfaced in her eyes.

Because of her amnesia, Yan He had no recollection of anyone in the room. Some were likely Lu Youqing’s old friends whom she should also know, but to be safe, Yan He decided that she wouldn’t speak unless absolutely necessary, choosing to simply trail behind Lu Youqing.

Yet, there were some things she couldn’t avoid just because she wanted to.

After the two finished speaking with an actress Lu Youqing had previously worked with, a man in a sleek suit approached them. He had been staring at them for a while and seemed to be walking straight toward them. Yan He knit her brows slightly.

“Congratulations, Teacher Lu! Your film An Shan has been nominated for multiple Golden Fountain Awards yet again. I am truly full of admiration!” The man held up his wine glass, intending to clink it against Lu Youqing’s, but Yan He smoothly stepped in and intercepted the gesture with her own glass.

“Not at all. I have also had the honor of watching Teacher Du’s films; they possess a level of artistry that remains far out of my reach,” Lu Youqing replied politely.

Choked by her words, Du Shi awkwardly retracted his wine glass and shifted his gaze to Yan He, who had just blocked his toast.

“This must be the Miss Yan the internet is talking about—the one who rescued Teacher Lu. I have heard so much about you.” His gaze lingered on their identical gowns, his eyebrows suddenly arching as he realized something.

“I was wondering before how the person who saved Teacher Lu could possibly be just an assistant. Looking at you now, it seems being an assistant is just a casual hobby for Miss Yan. What is your current line of work?”

Yan He’s frown deepened. She could clearly sense the malice this man harbored toward them. It was highly likely that the massive success of Lu Youqing’s film had completely eclipsed his own, prompting him to intentionally slight them.

She pulled her lips into a cold smile. “I believe the topic of our conversation should be the film.”

There was no need to save face for this type of person. Coincidentally, Lu Youqing thought the exact same thing. Holding her wine glass in one hand, she used her other hand to take hold of Yan He’s wrist.

“My glass is empty. Accompany me to get a refill, A-He. Teacher Du, if you would be so kind as to step aside.” With that, she pulled Yan He by the hand and walked right past Du Shi, leaving him standing there with a face turning completely green.

However, once they finished dealing with one person, there were always others to handle. Practically everyone who approached them tried to pry into the relationship between Lu Youqing and her, and some even went as far as wanting to become friends with Yan He.

This was the first time since her amnesia that Yan He had encountered so many people eager to converse with her. Knowing that some might be people she used to know—or perhaps people she had previously crossed swords with—it was impossible not to feel tense.

Yet, despite the guarded suspicion in her chest and the nervous sweat pooling in her palms, her face maintained a calm, harmless smile. Terrified that acquaintances might discover her amnesia, she could only pretend not to hear people’s requests or play dumb to their flattery. She found the entire gala incredibly suffocating.

She couldn’t help but think about how Lu Youqing had spent so many years in the entertainment industry, attending countless dinners exactly like this one, enduring hypocritical praise at every turn. For Lu Youqing to transition from a clueless newcomer who couldn’t decipher people’s true intentions into the Movie Queen who could handle everything so fluently today—just what had she gone through?

She suddenly felt as if she had been absent from Lu Youqing’s life for far too long, even if it was just a loss of memory.

She deeply blamed herself for forgetting these things. Consequently, whenever she saw Lu Youqing flash a flawless smile to converse with others, a bitter ache would uncontrollably well up in her chest.

That was the accumulated sorrow of the years she had forgotten.

“Lu Youqing, why did you enter the entertainment industry?” Having finally found a moment of respite, the two slipped outside the theater to catch some air. Looking up at the starry sky, Yan He suddenly spoke, her eyes glittering like the stars above.

Hearing this, Lu Youqing turned her head to look at her, her deep eyes resembling a lake that had swallowed an entire autumn.

“If I said… I only entered the entertainment industry for A-He’s sake, would A-He believe me?” she asked, her voice carrying a playful, teasing edge, which softened the intense sincerity behind the words.

Yan He shifted her gaze back, looking at Lu Youqing as a slow smile broke across her face. She reached out to gently touch Lu Youqing’s cheek, and Lu Youqing smoothly lifted her hand to cover the back of Yan He’s palm. The two locked eyes in a quiet, profound silence.

“I believe you.” When it came to anything Lu Youqing said, Yan He always believed it implicitly, even if she couldn’t deduce the exact reason why Lu Youqing would enter the industry for her.

Lu Youqing’s eyes curved into a thoroughly satisfied smile.

Right at that moment, the director of the An Shan crew called out to Lu Youqing, wanting her to go over and network with a veteran actor in the industry. Lu Youqing had to leave first, leaving Yan He alone leaning against the balcony railing, admiring the stars.

The night sky was completely clear, with countless stars hanging above and twinkling in the dark.

Even though she didn’t think much of the gala itself—and even though she barely knew any of the people inside and had to endure their subtle scrutiny and flattery—Yan He’s lips still curved into a smile.

At the very least, everyone here now knew that her relationship with Lu Youqing was anything but ordinary, and perhaps they had already guessed the true nature of their bond. Thinking of this, the possessiveness in Yan He’s heart was thoroughly satisfied, and she let out a contented laugh.

Excellent. This was just the beginning. In the future, more and more people would find out about her relationship with Lu Youqing, and more and more people would offer them blessings. A few days ago, she had specifically checked their Weibo CP super topic; in just a matter of days—and despite having absolutely no personal information on her aside from that single video and a few photos—the fan count of their super topic was still skyrocketing.

A sudden wave of joy surged in her chest. Perhaps, she would very soon receive the blessings of many more people.

Lost in her thoughts, she failed to register the sound of approaching footsteps behind her.

“Yan He?”

Yan He stiffened violently. She slowly turned her head, and a face that was both entirely alien yet strangely familiar came into view. Because of the fragments of memory that had been continuously surfacing over the past few days, she blurted out the person’s name almost entirely by instinct.

“Li Qing.”