What's Wrong with Spoiling You? [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 54

“Yun Bo, come up quick, let’s go grab some noodles up ahead,” Tan Yun invited with a smile. Seeing her hesitate, she proactively pushed the bike over to her side. “Last time you took me, now it’s my turn to take you!”

Tan congratulated herself for her foresight—wearing shorts instead of a skirt when she went out. Now she could properly show off her biking skills in front of her.

She pulled tissues from her pocket and wiped the back seat repeatedly, mimicking the delivery guy’s tone as she called out, “Miss, come on! If it’s not steady, it’s free!”

Yun Bo snapped out of her thoughts and sat on the back seat.

Tan Yun was overjoyed. She quickly straddled the front seat, slightly tightening her lower abdomen as she stared straight ahead. “Yun Bo, hold onto my waist.”

“Okay!” Though spoken softly, the words couldn’t hide her delight.

This little imp always found new ways to amuse her. Yun Bo wrapped her arms around Tan’s waist and said, “Let’s go get those noodles.”

“Yun Bo, are you hungry?” Tan Yun eyed the “Yangchun Noodles” signboard in the distance. If Yun Bo wasn’t hungry, she’d take her for a ride around the area instead.

“Not hungry!”

“Then let’s take a little tour!” Though Tan Yun was a skilled cyclist, she didn’t dare go too fast. She pedaled steadily through the bus lane and asked casually, “Yun Bo, does this place look exactly like where you film your shows?”

“No.” Most film sets lacked the authenticity of this place. Yun Bo mostly acted in Republican-era dramas, but none had ever made her feel like she’d stepped back in time—until now. “Want to go take a look?”

Tan Yun shouted into the wind, “Yes!”

She’d always considered herself an ordinary person. Suddenly having a big star—one who liked her, no less—by her side had initially felt overwhelming. But now, no matter Yun Bo’s status or identity, she was simply the person Tan loved.

Tan Yun cycled around the Republican-era street twice. Just as she parked the bike, a shout of “Stop, thief!” rang out, and a man brushed past her at high speed.

Without thinking, she pedaled after him. The man glanced back and sped up. Tan Yun rang her bell and yelled, “Stop right there!”

Completely forgetting Yun Bo was still behind her, she didn’t notice the stunned looks from bystanders.

No matter how fast the man ran, he couldn’t outpace Tan’s bike. He turned and shouted, “Miss, are you mistaken?”

“You’re exactly who I’m after! Hand over that wallet!” Tan Yun ignored his excuses and pedaled faster.

Exhausted, the man threw the bag backward, expecting her to stop. But Tan kept chasing.

“Miss, you’ve got it wrong—we’re filming a web series!” The man collapsed against a street sign, gasping for air.

“What?” Tan Yun pulled up the handlebars, spinning the bike to a halt.

Panting heavily, the man clutched his chest. “Seriously, it’s a mistake. Who even steals wallets barehanded these days?”

Only then did Tan Yun realize her error. She turned to see a cameraman wheezing as he caught up.

Everyone around burst into laughter. Clearly, she was the only one who had misunderstood. Tan Yun was so embarrassed she wished she could dig a hole and disappear. She quickly apologized to the man in front of her, “I’m sorry, I didn’t notice and thought it was really a robbery.”

The man had no reason to blame her, especially since her intentions were good. He said, “You’re just a young girl. If it had really been a robbery, were you planning to ride your bike over and fight the robber empty-handed?”

Tan Yun sheepishly touched her face. She hadn’t considered that at all—she had acted purely on reflex. Hearing the man’s words, she immediately remembered Yun Bo, who was still waiting for her back where she’d left her.

With an “Ah!” she swung her leg back over the bike and pedaled away even faster than before, racing back in a flash.

The man blinked in astonishment. Had he just encountered a professional cyclist?

Having exerted herself too forcefully both times, Tan Yun’s legs were weak when she dismounted, and she nearly stumbled.

Yun Bo swiftly caught her, her expression as dark as storm clouds. Without a word, she withdrew her hand.

Tan Yun hurriedly parked the bike and caught up in a few steps, though her calves were numb. Afraid Yun Bo would notice, she discreetly rubbed them.

Yun Bo glimpsed the movement out of the corner of her eye and, unable to stay angry, slowed her pace noticeably.

“Yun Bo, let me explain,” Tan Yun said, reaching for her hand.

Yun Bo remained silent, and Tan Yun grew anxious, realizing she was worried. “Yun Bo, my cycling skills are really good—I’ve even competed before!”

Yun Bo had no doubts about her cycling ability. Hadn’t she once ridden straight into Yang Dehai? Back then, Yun Bo had already warned her not to ride so recklessly.

And now she was being so obedient!

Even if it had just been a web series filming, what if it had been a real robber? Charging in without a second thought—how could that not worry her? How could that not make her angry?

“Yun Bo, I promise I’ll never do this again. Please don’t be mad?” Tan Yun gave her calf a firm rub, then hopped in front of Yun Bo, pulling a silly face.

Yun Bo didn’t crack a smile. Sternly, she pointed to a bench by the roadside. “Go sit there!”

Relieved Yun Bo was speaking to her, Tan Yun quickly obeyed, bracing for a scolding.

But instead of reprimanding her, Yun Bo knelt down, lifted Tan Yun’s leg onto her knee, and began massaging her calf.

“Yun Bo…” Tan Yun said earnestly, “I really won’t do it again.”

“You’ve promised me that before,” Yun Bo muttered, keeping her head down. If she looked up and saw Tan Yun’s pitiful expression, her heart would soften, and she wouldn’t be able to scold her.

“I know, I know. This time I’ll really remember. I won’t ever do it again.” This time, she truly had been reckless, rushing in without thinking. If it had been a real robber with a knife, she’d have been in serious trouble.

At that moment, watching her dash out like an arrow, Yun Bo knew it was just someone filming a web series, but her heart still leapt into her throat. Without a second thought, she rushed out after her. If not for nearly getting hit by a car, she would have chased her all the way.

Tan Yun’s voice grew softer, “I’m really sorry. Yun Bo, believe me one more time, okay?”

As she spoke, she cradled Yun Bo’s head and said earnestly, “From now on, I’ll discuss everything with you before acting.”

Listening to the erratic heartbeat beside her ear, Yun Bo’s heart softened. She asked, “Is your leg still numb? Can you walk?”

“It’s much better now.” Seeing that Yun Bo had finally forgiven her, Tan Yun quickly lowered her foot.

Yun Bo stood before her and sighed, “What am I going to do with you?”

Tan Yun stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Yun Bo’s waist, burying her face in her chest. “I just want to be with you forever.”

“Let’s go. Didn’t we agree to get noodles?” Yun Bo could only stay angry with her for three minutes at most. Any longer, and she’d just be upset with herself. If she could truly ignore Tan Yun, she’d practically be a saint.

Tan Yun clung to her waist, refusing to let go. “I want to hold you a little longer.”

Only when she’d had her fill of hugging did they finally head to a nearby noodle shop.

The shop was decorated in a Republic-era style. As soon as they entered, a waiter greeted them, calling out, “What would you two like to order?”

“Two bowls of plain noodles,” Tan Yun said with a smile, then glanced at the restaurant across the street. “Yun Bo, let’s go there later and order a beggar’s chicken!”

“Sure!” After the earlier commotion, most of their time had already passed. The Peony Pavilion had long since begun at the theater, so there was no point rushing back now. They might as well stroll around and grab some food.

The noodles arrived quickly, steaming hot and topped with a sprinkle of green scallions. Tan Yun eagerly took a bite, only to yelp as the scalding heat hit her tongue. “Ouch! Why is it so hot?”

“Who told you to eat so fast?” Yun Bo’s tone was unsympathetic, but she immediately got up to buy her a bottle of water outside.

Tan Yun’s heart felt as warm as the bowl of noodles before her. “Yun Bo, you’re so good to me.”

“If I’m not good to you, who else would I be good to?” Yun Bo unscrewed the cap and handed her the bottle. “Weren’t you just promising to stop being so impulsive?”

Tan Yun was the type to forget pain once the wound healed. She grinned and said, “Later, let’s take some photos to send to my mom.”

“Alright.” Given how much of a stir the incident had caused, Yun Bo guessed her future mother-in-law must be worried. But at least her impression of Yun Bo was probably favorable now—enough to trust her with Tan Yun’s safety.

Tan Yun picked up another strand of noodles, blowing on it several times before eating. Then she remembered Yun Chu, who had come looking for her earlier. “Yun Bo, what’s your relationship with your sister like?”

Yun Bo replied flatly, “Not great.”

“Did she ever bully you?” Tan Yun thought of Yun Chu’s domineering attitude and imagined her constantly picking on Yun Bo in the past. She regretted not teaching her a lesson when she came looking for trouble.

Yun Chu had been bullying her original host sister. Up until now, the original host hadn’t even met Yun Bo face to face. Just looking at her appearance, outsiders might think it was plastic surgery, but close relatives like them could tell at a glance—this kind of beauty absolutely couldn’t be achieved through cosmetic procedures.

When Yun Bo realized she had been reborn, it happened to be the day the original host removed her bandages. She had looked in the mirror and seen no trace of burn scars. To avoid arousing suspicion, she announced to the outside world that she had gone abroad for plastic surgery.