My Paranoid Girlfriend Asks Me to Be Her Kept Woman (Rebirth) - Chapter 30

The next day, Fan Texi arrived as promised.

He drove a flashy yellow BMW and hurried the makeup artist and assistant along like he was herding ducks, urging them to quickly tidy Lin Yi up.

Today could be considered Lin Yi’s first public appearance. There could not be even the slightest mistake.

He took out Sangzhu’s access card and directly led the group from underground into the elevator that went up to the apartment. At the same time, he hurriedly took out his phone and directed the assistant who had gone to borrow clothes from brands.

“What? You still haven’t borrowed clothes from xx brand?”

“Can xx brand lend us anything?”

“None of them can? What is that supposed to mean? Is the fashion circle about to collapse?!” He sneered. “Even if you say I, Fan Texi, am the one borrowing, it still won’t work?”

On the other end of the phone, the assistant sounded worried. “They just keep saying the clothes have already been lent out, or that they need to ask for instructions. Not a single one has given a definite answer that they can lend us anything today.”

Fan Texi understood at once. Someone must be causing trouble behind the scenes. Most likely, it was Jianming!

In the end, a starving camel was still bigger than a horse. These past few days, on the surface, Shanhai had occupied the upper hand in public opinion, and Jianming’s stock price had been unstable. But in the dark, Jianming’s little tricks had not stopped. The screenwriters and directors they had tried to contact either refused to meet or were poached by Jianming at a higher price. Even the artist teams that had previously been split off were stirring.

But Lin Yi’s debut shot had to resound!

What he saw was not only Lin Yi’s potential, but also the outward image he wanted to build for her. These days, walking the path of a pure singer was not easy. The company had already decided to put her on some variety shows to raise her recognition. Relying only on singing would not convince many people. Next came the fashion resources.

The fashion resources in his hands had originally been limited, and now Jianming had directly grabbed him by the throat!

Fan Texi was terribly anxious. The elevator quickly rose to Lin Yi’s floor.

The servants had long received the news and were waiting by the door. They invited Fan Texi’s group inside.

Zhao Qi, Lin Yi, and little Zhao Zinuo had just come back from a stroll in the greenhouse. When Fan Texi saw his boss, his eyes instantly lit up!

Wasn’t this the greatest “fashion” resource? What kind of “fashion” tricks could rich people not pull off?

Lin Yi helped Zhao Qi sit back in the wheelchair. After recuperating these past few days, Zhao Qi could now slowly walk step by step under the doctor’s guidance. She had to get up and walk a little every day to prevent muscle atrophy, and it was also good for her body.

Fan Texi’s eyes shone. “Boss! Good morning!”

Zhao Qi asked, “Have you eaten?”

Fan Texi said, “I have. Boss, please let Lin Yi try her makeup first! We might not have enough time.”

“This is Xiao Dong and her assistant. They’re specifically responsible for styling, makeup, and wardrobe.”

“Hurry and go.” Fan Texi’s last sentence was said to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi had just wanted to greet them, but before she could make a sound, the introductions were finished and she was shoved into the makeup artist’s hands.

Seeing that Fan Texi really did seem anxious, she did not fuss. She handed Zhao Zinuo to Zhao Qi, pinched the little one’s cheeks, gave him a few instructions, then went to have her makeup done.

After she left, Fan Texi rubbed his hands together and said with a sheepish smile, “Boss, you should know a lot of brand representatives, right?”

“Hm?” Zhao Qi handed Zhao Zinuo to the servant and told her to take him over to eat fruit. “What happened?”

Fan Texi, a grown man, stood before Zhao Qi with hunched shoulders and drooping back, saying dejectedly, “I tried to borrow clothes from several brands we often work with, but someone blocked me, and I couldn’t borrow anything.”

Zhao Qi nodded, then instructed the person beside her, “Take Xiao Fan to the wardrobe on my left. See which brands he needs, take the clothes, and hand them to the housekeeper.”

She then smiled at Fan Texi and said, “The housekeeper at home usually handles these things. Every year’s ready-to-wear pieces should be sent over by our partners. Go see which one is suitable. Ask Lin Yi for her measurements and have them rush it over.”

“If they don’t have her measurements, have the housekeeper give them a call. From what I see, her size is similar to mine. It’s just a matter of choosing suitable clothes.”

Fan Texi happily followed the servant to tour Zhao Qi’s wardrobe. When he opened the wardrobe and flipped through the labels, he nearly cried out in surprise. Apart from some current-season luxury brands, there were even certain luxury brands that specialized in handmade pieces.

After carefully selecting, he picked out a relatively niche, handmade custom piece. There would definitely not be another piece exactly like this one on the market.

The fact that there was no identical piece also meant there would not be a second one. The housekeeper quickly replied that they had communicated with the other side. Fan Texi carried the clothes and hurried off to find Lin Yi.

On this side, Zhao Qi was talking with Lin Yi.

“How is your body?”

“Do you want the doctor to accompany you?”

Yesterday, Zhao Qi had not continued following Lin Yi’s wishes. She still persuaded her to let the doctor conduct a physical examination. The doctor listened to her heart and lungs, and also checked her pulse, but found no issues. Blood had also been drawn for testing, and the results had been delivered this morning, showing that her body was healthy. But Zhao Qi was still not reassured and wanted Lin Yi to go to the hospital for instrument-based examinations. Unfortunately, it happened to clash with Lin Yi’s work today.

“All right~” Lin Yi smiled as she looked at the woman in the mirror. “Doctor Jia already said I’m fine.”

“You called him a fake doctor,” Zhao Qi said lightly, making a joke. “So the hospital must be visited, and the examination must be done.”

Lin Yi raised her brows. “Doctor Jia would be sad if he heard that.” After saying that, she could not help laughing. “Okay. After I finish the show, I’ll go to the hospital.”

Zhao Qi’s gaze softened, and the space between her brows relaxed. “It’s already arranged. When the time comes, go to this hospital. You can have the examination done at any time.”

Lin Yi hummed softly. “Capitalist.” The woman had probably planned this long ago and was only waiting for her to agree now.

She knew her own situation. It was not something that could be found through one examination at all.

If she did not resolve Lin Xiaolu’s matter, she would only continue hurting.

The makeup artist was still carefully painting Lin Yi’s face, striving so that when Lin Yi appeared on camera, under the lights, not a single pore would be visible.

She pressed the foundation firmly and filled in the colors bit by bit, like painting an oil portrait.

Lin Yi already had cool, fair skin, and her features were exquisite. As the full makeup was completed, the charm of her features was infinitely magnified. If the bare-faced her seemed slightly plain, now she had gained a few more points of bright beauty. Fragrant like an orchid, her aura was striking.

Her clear eyes were watery, soaking into the heart. Her brows were lightly swept, refreshing to the soul. She had a face that made people feel very comfortable.

Zhao Qi propped up the side of her face and looked Lin Yi over.

When Lin Yi blushed, it was another shy and beautiful scene.

But no matter what kind of Lin Yi she was, she was beautiful.

Once Lin Yi’s makeup was finished, she leaned closer to the mirror and observed. Her features seemed to have been refined, no longer flat, and the lines had been stretched out.

The makeup artist pulled out a box of lipsticks and asked, “Miss Lin, what shade would you like?”

Lin Yi suddenly turned her head and asked, “What shade do you think suits me?”

Zhao Qi wheeled herself forward. Her pale knuckles brushed over the lipsticks in the box, then stopped on one color.

“This one.”

Lin Yi leaned over. “Red bean paste?”

“It suits you very well.” Zhao Qi picked out the lipstick.

A gentle and comfortable color suited her very much.

She twisted open the lipstick and lifted Lin Yi’s chin.

Lin Yi cooperatively turned the chair, placing her gaze on the woman’s face.

A silky stroke passed over her lips. Zhao Qi applied the color to Lin Yi very seriously.

“Lin Yi! Come try this on!” Fan Texi inappropriately walked in carrying the clothes.

The movement of Zhao Qi’s hand paused after being interrupted, but she quickly finished applying the color to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi carefully pressed her lips together. The lipstick had a hazelnut-chocolate scent, sweet and soft. Her eyes slowly curved with a smile.

Taking the clothes from Fan Texi’s hands, she stood and went to change.

Only then did Fan Texi scratch his head. “Boss, you were here too?!”

Zhao Qi’s gaze was still on Lin Yi, and she nodded faintly.

Fan Texi felt that the boss before him was somewhat cold and cautiously closed his mouth.

In his heart, he was screaming, Ahhh, why is Boss in a bad mood again?!

Could it be the outfit I’m holding?

Boss wouldn’t be that petty! Fan Texi shook his head hard.

Lin Yi suddenly poked her head out from the washroom. “Zhao Qi?”

“Can you help me pull up the zipper?” Her face was faintly red, as if she were talking about something very embarrassing.

Zhao Qi looked over deeply. Lin Yi’s black hair rested on one side of her neck, revealing her long, fair, clean neck. Because the zipper at her back was not pulled up, her collarbones exposed a shallow hollow.

Fan Texi suddenly became smart and pushed Zhao Qi over.

Lin Yi held Zhao Qi’s hand and pulled her into the washroom, closing the door in front of everyone.

She had her back to Zhao Qi, revealing half of her back.

Zhao Qi’s fingers brushed over her skin, then lifted the zipper upward, quickly covering the snow-white body.

“Zhao Qi.” Lin Yi turned around and covered the back of the woman’s hand. With a stretch of her leg, she straddled Zhao Qi’s lap.

Zhao Qi quickly reached out and wrapped her arm around Lin Yi’s slim waist.

Lin Yi knew the woman’s wound had almost healed, so she could be unrestrained.

Holding the woman’s cheeks, she leaned in and kissed her.

Zhao Qi did not move, letting Lin Yi tease her.

Her eyelids lowered, and her gaze rested on Lin Yi’s lips. The gentle red bean paste color had already been stained with moisture.

In a hoarse voice, she said, “It’ll smudge.”

The makeup that had just been applied would smudge. Zhao Qi sighed, but did not push Lin Yi away.

Lin Yi smiled and pried open the woman’s lips, licking gently, doing what she had wanted to do just now.

Knock, knock—

“Lin Yi? We should go. We’re running out of time,” Fan Texi urged from outside the door.

Lin Yi calmly kissed the woman’s lips again.

She had always been a good student, and her learning ability was very strong. She remembered that this was how the woman kissed her.

Zhao Qi tightened her hand around Lin Yi’s waist, and the taut string in her heart was teased again. Fan Texi’s voice came from outside the door again. “Lin Yi?”

Lin Yi let go of the woman and jumped down from her lap.

“My lipstick smudged. I’m touching it up.”

“Then hurry. We’re running out of time. If we get delayed on the road, we’ll be late.”

“I know.”

Lin Yi held the lipstick from earlier in her right hand and smiled at Zhao Qi.

She twisted open the slim tube and carefully applied it.

Before leaving, she did not forget to add a lipstick mark to Zhao Qi’s cheek.

After giving a mischievous laugh, she finally opened the door and went out.

Zhao Qi touched her lips, her expression uncertain. But the curve of her lips still exposed her mood.

So someone had planned this all along.

Fan Texi asked strangely, “Where’s Boss?”

Lin Yi handed the lipstick to the makeup artist. “She has something to handle.”

“She said there’s no need to say goodbye. Aren’t we running out of time? Let’s go first.”

Fan Texi did not think too much of it either. If they delayed any longer, they truly would not make it in time. He took Lin Yi and rushed toward the underground parking lot.