After Rebirth, the Cold and Aloof Film Queen Always Wants to Cuddle with Me - Chapter 34
Chapter 34
The soft touch withdrew, but in the brief moment Lin Ruijiao gasped for breath, those moist, rosy lips pressed against hers again, delicately rubbing, prying open her teeth, their lips and tongues dancing passionately, hot breaths mingling fiercely.
The air grew thin, blazing with heat, and even the temperature rose accordingly. Lin Ruijiao was kissed until the corners of her eyes reddened, tears welling up, sparkling and clear.
Finally, the kiss ended. The combined effects of oxygen deprivation and alcohol left Lin Ruijiao in a dazed, muddled state. Her clear thoughts shattered into fragments as she instinctively breathed deeply.
Ye Ruihuan’s hands caressed her cheeks, wiping away the tears on her face, cupping her face with both hands, her voice husky and seductive: “You were right—I do like women.”
Sitting on the bed, Lin Ruijiao was still catching her breath. Her moist eyes looked up, tender and pitiable. Those flushed, wet lips made one want to taste them, the rich aroma of wine lingering long between them.
Yet her eyes held naked disgust, her furrowed brows stabbing sharply at Ye Ruihuan’s heart.
Ye Ruihuan’s thumb stroked her lips, but Lin Ruijiao immediately turned her head away, breaking free from her grasp. Her eyes flashed a sharp, fierce light—a rare expression on her face.
Ye Ruihuan’s breath caught. Her heart felt as if it was being cut to pieces by that piercing gaze. She pressed her lips, her eyes shimmering with shattered pain.
This expression from Lin Ruijiao was confusing even to her. Not even in her previous life had she seen this side of Ye Ruihuan: the vulnerable emotions spilling out, the coldness on her fading, replaced by a hazy, seductive, deadly, and broken aura.
But this emotion wasn’t for her—it was for her white moonlight, Dong Yulan. As Lin Ruijiao, a mere substitute, she knew this all too well.
Her scattered thoughts left her unsure how to respond to reach some balance between them. Yet her foggy mind couldn’t settle on anything after long contemplation.
Before she could react, her head was grabbed again, and she was pinned onto the bed, a sharp sting spreading across her neck.
Ye Ruihuan tightly locked her hands. Her falling hair tangled in front of Lin Ruijiao.
Why was she the only one forbidden? Why did Lin Ruijiao reject only her? Why…?
The teasing nibbling stopped, replaced by one gentle kiss after another, scattered across her neck and slowly moving downward.
Her fluffy pajamas were pulled aside, revealing a thin camisole underneath.
Whether it was the seductive kisses or the alcohol finally taking effect, Lin Ruijiao felt her bl00d rush faster, her body stirring hot and restless, heat flooding her chest.
“Let me go… mmph…” Lin Ruijiao cried out forcefully, but her voice was soft and powerless.
The delicate kisses blossomed on her body like colorful flowers.
A tingling sensation ran through her waist. Seizing the chance, Lin Ruijiao struggled free, gathering all her strength to sit up and pushed her away: “Get the hell out of here!”
Ye Ruihuan’s shocked face was full of disbelief. Her eyes shimmered brightly, the misty tenderness immediately shattered, replaced by deep pain.
“You’re telling me to get lost?” Her hoarse voice trembled.
“Fine… don’t come begging me anymore!” Leaving those words behind, she turned and left, her thin figure fragile and powerless.
Lin Ruijiao was stunned for a moment, then lay down, burying herself deep in the quilt. The lingering soft touches on her body stirred a pang of unease—what the hell was this?
But before she could think further, the alcohol quickly pulled her into sleep.
On the other side, burning with anger, Ye Ruihuan returned to her room, feeling hurt, furious, and bitter… but she couldn’t do anything to the other side. Frustrated and heartbroken, she struggled desperately, making excuses for herself—maybe Lin Ruijiao was just too shocked, not actually disgusted by her…
Yet every one of Lin Ruijiao’s actions clearly spoke two words: “Annoyed.” Thinking of this, Ye Ruihuan’s heart ached sharply, as if tiny shards of glass were scraping back and forth on her heart, the pain unbearable.
Yet she had no solution—willingly and irrevocably she dove into this fruitless abyss. A bitter smile flashed across her face. In her wounded eyes flickered a trace of love. She raised her hand to touch her lips, carefully feeling the lingering warmth left behind.
In a fit of anger, Ye Ruihuan once thought about moving back to Guìtíng, but after weighing it, she still chose to stay here—at least she could still see Jiaojiao. She just couldn’t bear to leave.
Lin Ruijiao, meanwhile, continued as usual, rushing through her schedule, attending various events. For a while, the internet was flooded with all kinds of news about her.
Of course, her fanbase also broke past 500,000 and kept growing. She was highly active across major entertainment media platforms.
Thus, rumors about her became even more rampant online.
“Damn, the power of capital is strong—Lin Ruijiao has been flooding the screen lately…”
“Yeah!!! So annoying, our Ye Jie isn’t showing up anywhere, Ye Jie come out and clear things up!”
“Starting to get Lin Ruijiao’s looks now, the more I look, the more appealing!”
“+1 above, Jiaojiao really looks good! Pure, lively, with a good temper and cute, totally unlike that eternally scowling Ye”
“What are you saying? What’s wrong with our Ye Jie? She’s a domineering queen! Exquisite and beautiful! Besides, Ye Jie has won all the awards in the circle, an ordinary Lin Ruijiao can’t compare!”
“Speechless, don’t take it personally, your Ye Ruihuan is just relying on capital to stay in the industry for so long. She’s old, stop embarrassing yourself!”
“What? Lin Ruijiao doesn’t have any backers? Our Ye Jie’s awards are clean and pure, don’t spread dirty rumors. Your main star better start pleasing backers to get more awards before talking—no achievements but still causing trouble.”
“Back then everyone agreed on Ye Jie’s stunning looks, what level is Lin Ruijiao? Ugly and with no acting skills, claiming Ye Jie bullies newcomers? Stop faking!”
“Yeah, just because she’s older? Our Jiaojiao appeared on XX magazine at a young age, bright future ahead! So beautiful, our Jiaojiao is just that good-looking!”
“Well, our Ye Jie is still the current cover star, small achievements like that don’t count for her.”
“Uh… in the same issue of the magazine, didn’t they fight? Just a curious bystander here…”
Fans from both sides fought fiercely online. Bystanders watched with interest. Ye Ruihuan was known for her scowl and negative rumors, but at least she was talented. Lin Ruijiao, the newcomer backed by mysterious patrons, was no pushover—great resources, charming personality, neither clearly good nor bad for the moment.
Fans fiercely defended their stars. Due to past events, the two had become rivals, disliking each other and eager to prove superiority in this matter. Yet both leads never spoke publicly and just did their work.
For a while, the internet was lively with gossip, battles, and even Jiaojiao’s good friend Zhou Yanyan’s Weibo got caught in it.
The opposing camp even stirred things up more. Though both belonged to Huārui Entertainment, the nominal boss Ye Ruihuan, despite being the subject of rumors, never came out to clear her name.
Seeing this, countless insider rumors spread—did the once untouchable Ye Yinghou have her backyard on fire, losing her status, being overwhelmed by the newcomer?
Speculations ran wild, but no confirmation. Everyone could only guess.
After a busy period, Lin Ruijiao gradually slowed down. Sister Wang’s news was that there wasn’t much work recently. Looking at her phone screen, Lin Ruijiao raised her brow, already guessing who was behind it.