All the Female Protagonists Who Have Been Saved Have Become Obsessed [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 24.2

Hua Yun and Chunshui exchanged glances, quickly pulling Zhou Xi and Tina under a parasol.

The midday sun was too strong—it could make them faint.

Zhou Xi’s vision darkened as a cold towel was placed on her head. Chunshui scolded with a stern face, “How old are you? A doctor, and you don’t know you can get heatstroke under the sun? Look at how sunburned you are!”

Zhou Xi pulled off the towel, feeling dizzy but not wanting to deal with Chunshui. Still, she couldn’t reject kindness.

“Why are you back?” She pressed the cold towel to her face, the heat dissipating, making her sigh in relief.

“Business is done,” Chunshui said, taking the warmed towel and handing her an iced drink, “Drink.”

Zhou Xi sipped through the straw, glancing at Chunshui while gulping.

Chunshui saw her face covered in red sunburn marks and said sternly, “Don’t play this long next time.”

Zhou Xi nodded, still eyeing her, seeming defiant but hesitant to speak.

Chunshui chuckled, her expression softening, and ruffled Zhou Xi’s hair, “Be good, don’t make me worry.”

Zhou Xi turned away, finding her voice, spitting out the straw, “I’m a doctor.”

Chunshui laughed, “So you dragged Tina into mischief?”

Zhou Xi protested, “How is this mischief? We were just playing.”

“Playing so much the butler called and you didn’t come back? You’re not kids—you’re adults. You should have self-control.”

“Did you eat lunch?” Chunshui asked.

“No,” Zhou Xi said confidently, “I’m not hungry.”

“What about Tina?” Chunshui asked.

Zhou Xi felt a bit guilty, “Probably didn’t eat either.”

“Did you know Tina has a weak heart?” Chunshui said suddenly.

Zhou Xi shook her head blankly. She’d just met Tina and didn’t know her condition.

Chunshui sighed, “Do you know why Tina’s family agreed to let her be with Hua Yun? Tina’s had a weak heart since childhood. Liking Hua Yun was her only rebellion against her family. Hua Yun promised Tina’s parents she’d take care of her. If Tina got sick today because of your play, how would Hua Yun feel?”

Zhou Xi felt guilty.

She admitted honestly, “I was wrong.”

Chunshui’s eyes smiled. She tucked Zhou Xi’s damp hair behind her ear, “Let’s go eat.”

Zhou Xi shook her hair uncomfortably.

A gesture that once felt normal now seemed strange.

Over there, Hua Yun was scolding Tina, who gave an appeasing smile. Hua Yun sighed, and Tina stood on tiptoes to kiss her. Hua Yun’s anger melted, and she held Tina’s hand, “Don’t do this again.”

Tina nodded vigorously.

The two groups met in the dining room.

Zhou Xi showered and changed into clean clothes—her earlier ones got dirty from the sand. Tina did the same, sitting refreshed at the table.

Lunch was local cuisine.

Tina’s chef was skilled. Zhou Xi thought she wouldn’t like it, but the flavors won her over completely.

Chunshui and Hua Yun had eaten earlier and were sipping fruit wine, chatting.

Zhou Xi overheard that their chances of winning the award were high, and she smiled, happy.

That meant Chunshui’s comeback was almost certain.

Chunshui noticed Zhou Xi finish eating and staring at her wine. She swirled her glass, “Want a sip?”

Zhou Xi nodded awkwardly, curious about the taste. The wine looked refreshing.

The layered blue liquid was in a crystal glass with ice, mint, lemon, and blueberries, its colors vibrant.

Chunshui stirred it with a spoon, bringing up the settled hues, poured Zhou Xi a glass, and warned, “Drink sparingly—it’s strong.”

The glass had fruit, wine, and ice. Zhou Xi took a curious sip. It was sweet, fizzy, with a light alcohol taste, not harsh, and delicious.

Tina saw and pestered Hua Yun to try it.

Hua Yun, helpless, gave her the little left in her glass, “Just a bit.”

Tina smiled happily, leaning on Hua Yun’s shoulder, sipping slowly.

Zhou Xi unknowingly finished a glass. Seeing no one was leaving and Chunshui and Hua Yun were still talking work, she reached for another. Tina’s eyes widened, catching Zhou Xi’s sneaky move. Zhou Xi shushed her with a finger.

Tina glanced at Hua Yun and pushed her glass forward.

Zhou Xi shook her head.

Tina wrinkled her nose.

They thought their actions were discreet, but those across the table saw everything. Hua Yun nudged Chunshui, who looked at Tina. Both turned, catching them in the act.

Chunshui grabbed Zhou Xi’s hand as she poured. Zhou Xi’s eyes sparkled.

“I didn’t give Tina any—this is for me!”

Zhou Xi felt safe not involving Tina. She was an adult—drinking a bit was just adding fun to life!

Chunshui frowned, “Is Doctor Zhou a heavy drinker?” Her question was vague.

Zhou Xi shook her head, confused, “I’m okay, I guess.”

“There’s vodka in it,” Chunshui said. “You can’t handle that much.”

Zhou Xi stared at the pale blue liquid in the crystal glass. It didn’t look strong. Was Chunshui tricking her?

She looked at Chunshui, still wanting to drink, “Just one more glass.”

Hua Yun had already whisked Tina away, fearing she’d cause trouble.

Chunshui watched Zhou Xi for a moment, her face expectant. She let go, watching her drink.

Zhou Xi enjoyed another glass, stretched, and felt tired.

She stood, saying she’d go back, when the world spun. The lights, table, and chairs swayed. She pointed at Chunshui, “Hey! There’s two of you!”

Chunshui looked at her complexly, catching her as she stumbled, half-holding her.

Zhou Xi clung to Chunshui, giggling, “This drink’s got some kick, hehe.”

Her legs went weak.

Chunshui had to help her upstairs.

Zhou Xi sank into Chunshui’s arms, smelling that pleasant scent again. After one step, she couldn’t resist, leaning close to Chunshui’s neck and inhaling deeply, “What perfume do you use? It smells so good.”

Zhou Xi’s warm breath tickled Chunshui’s throat. She swallowed hard, holding back.

Pulling Zhou Xi upright from her shoulder, Chunshui said, “If you like it, I’ll send you a bottle.”

Zhou Xi giggled, “Great, so many stars.”

Seeing stars around Chunshui, Zhou Xi reached to grab them, but Chunshui stopped her.

“Let’s go back to your room,” Chunshui grabbed Zhou Xi’s wrist, firmly leading her up. The short staircase took them ten minutes with all the tugging.

Finally, she got the drunk back.

Chunshui sighed helplessly, watching Zhou Xi tug at her clothes on the bed.

Kissing her yesterday and being so unguarded today—was that okay?

Chunshui wanted to ask Zhou Xi if she saw her as some saintly figure. She’d forcibly kissed her yesterday despite her wishes. Did she enjoy it too?

Chunshui’s gaze grew dangerous, eyeing Zhou Xi like a tender little piglet ready for the oven.

Zhou Xi shivered, feeling a chill. Chunshui sighed and gently covered her with the blanket.

Tina was coaxed to sleep by Hua Yun, and the two met at the pool.

Chunshui dove in, swam two laps, and Hua Yun mocked from the poolside, “Such a fiery temper?”

Chunshui emerged, climbed the ladder, and grabbed a towel from the lounge chair, asking, “How did you win Tina over?”

Hua Yun shrugged, “Just like that. We fell in love at first sight.”

She dove in, swam a lap, and clung to the pool’s edge, realizing, “You haven’t won over that doctor?”

Hua Yun laughed loudly, “You, Chunshui, have this day too.”

Chunshui pursed her lips, stood to leave.

Hua Yun called, “Don’t you want to hear how I chased Tina?”

Chunshui stopped, sat back down.

When Zhou Xi woke, it was dark, evening.

She sat up, rubbing her head, memories flooding back.

The drink’s aftereffect was strong. It felt fine while drinking, but standing brought the drunkenness.

Zhou Xi checked the room—it was hers. How did she get back?

Her eyes widened. She lifted the blanket, saw she was still in her midday clothes, and relaxed, muttering, “Daytime, not night. No way we’d do anything scandalous in broad daylight.”

She’d underestimated Chunshui.

Grabbing her hair, her stomach growled. Zhou Xi went downstairs.

In the backyard, a bonfire party was underway, a whole pig roasting in the oven, alongside open-air barbecue, fruit, and drinks.

Music played. Chunshui’s team had arrived that afternoon.

They played today, work starting tomorrow.

Zhou Xi followed the noise, pausing on the terrace.

It was so lively.

As she stood dazed, Chunshui spotted her.

As if by telepathy, the moment Zhou Xi appeared, Chunshui turned.

Holding a beer can, she set it aside and walked to Zhou Xi.

The evening might’ve made her daytime dress inconvenient. She wore a short-sleeve top and shorts, a simple style that looked like a polished photo on her. Her hair was in two low braids, like a pastoral scene. She stood by Zhou Xi, asking softly, “Awake? Hungry?”

Zhou Xi nodded.

In the gentle night breeze, Chunshui seemed softer.

“Come with me.”

The music drifted with the breeze. She led Zhou Xi forward.

Others were having fun, the barbecue chef overwhelmed, sparks flying from the fire.

Chunshui walked over, carefully plated barbecue for Zhou Xi, including a piece of freshly roasted piglet, with vegetables, meat, and fruit. She sat beside Zhou Xi, her gaze on the lively crowd.

Someone suggested, “Dare to play Truth or Dare?”

“Dare!” the crowd cheered.

“Losers drink if they don’t answer the truth!”

“Oh!” everyone roared.

The random game began.

The atmosphere was lively. Tina didn’t understand, so Hua Yun whispered translations.

They murmured, creating their own vibe.

Everyone sat around the bonfire, spinning a beer bottle.

The previous person could ask the next a question. Refusing to answer meant drinking.

The bottle pointed to the stylist, then Chunshui. Someone shouted, “Ask if the boss will give us a raise!”

The mood was perfect, and the stylist boldly asked.

Chunshui smiled, “If the festival’s promotion goes well, everyone gets a raise.”

The crowd clapped happily.

It spun to the cinematographer, whose question was, “When was your first time?”

The cinematographer answered fearlessly, “I’m a grand wizard.”

Everyone burst into laughter.