This Director Is Not To Be Trifled With - Chapter 20
This… this is way too embarrassing. Song Xian covered her face. What had she just done? It felt a little shameful. How could she have thought Xiao Yutong wanted to kiss her, and even deliberately leaned in, calling her name in such a flirtatious tone? Song Xian really wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
After a few seconds of composure, she still walked after Xiao Yutong with confident and carefree steps. As long as she herself wasn’t embarrassed, the embarrassment belonged to others.
Of course, Xiao Yutong was not embarrassed because she was doing it on purpose. Grabbing Song Xian was real; purposely not letting go and pretending to want to kiss her was all to get revenge for Song Xian repeatedly teasing her.
Looking at that face so trusting and cute, and the way she called her name it was so tempting that if she hesitated another second, she might not be able to stop herself from kissing her.
Song Xian usually looked cool and indifferent about everything, but she was actually quite easy to make shy.
After going down the steps and walking a bit further, there was a bench with a sunshade simple but very cozy. The two sat down, and Xiao Yutong opened the lunchbox, hesitating when she saw the food inside.
Song Xian had been watching her closely and quickly noticed something was off. She asked, “What’s wrong? Are you too impressed?”
Indeed, the food was stunning perfect in color, aroma, and taste. But…
Xiao Yutong said, “I… I’m allergic to shrimp.”
Song Xian’s smile instantly faded, and she began to get nervous. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know.”
Since she had to work with Xiao Yutong, she set an alarm for 5 AM, spent the whole morning preparing getting a new hairstyle, choosing several outfits, and personally cooking these dishes with fresh ingredients delivered that morning. While cooking, she had imagined what expression Xiao Yutong would have seeing the food and tasting it. Would she be surprised that Song Xian could cook so well? Or would she think it tasted bad? Either way, she could accept it.
This was a childish thought, but she couldn’t help it. Just the thought of Xiao Yutong eating the food she made made her very happy.
But she never expected this result.
Song Xian was stunned for a second, then immediately took over Xiao Yutong’s lunchbox and picked all the shrimp into her own. “The dishes are cooked separately and stored separately, so it should be fine.”
Xiao Yutong lowered her head and smiled softly. It was the first time she saw such a nervous yet expectant expression on Song Xian’s face. She took back her lunchbox and said, “Thank you.”
Song Xian asked, “Xiao Yutong, aside from shrimp, is there anything else you don’t eat?”
Better to be clear now to avoid situations like this in the future.
Xiao Yutong said, “I can’t eat any seafood.”
Song Xian poked the shrimp in the box with a disappointed and reluctant expression. “Then I won’t eat it anymore either.”
Actually, she really liked eating shrimp and seafood, but this would make cooking difficult. If the allergy was serious, even smelling seafood could be unpleasant. How could they kiss then? Or go out to eat seafood once every few months?
Song Xian didn’t know why she thought about the future just now. She simply felt very satisfied eating together with Xiao Yutong and wanted that satisfaction to continue.
“Song Xian.” Suddenly, Xiao Yutong called her name. When she looked up, her lips were gently pecked by Xiao Yutong.
Xiao Yutong said, “Song Xian, let’s go to a hotel tonight!”
Go to a hotel? Why go to a hotel? Song Xian didn’t quite understand. They lived in the same building, so one could just go up or down why bother with a hotel? Did Xiao Yutong have some kind of “hotel” fetish?
Although she didn’t want to be so quick to define their relationship, she was definitely craving Xiao Yutong’s body. Whatever, they’d go first and see. Who sleeps with whom was still uncertain.
The afternoon work was busy. They didn’t leave until 7 PM. When most people had gone, the two set off. Xiao Yutong went downstairs first and waited in the car for Song Xian to come down. Then they drove straight to the hotel. While Xiao Yutong took a shower, Song Xian ordered takeout. The food arrived just as Xiao Yutong came out.
Her hair was still wet. Her slender fingers lightly pushed through the damp strands. Song Xian had switched the room lights to a softer tone, but her skin still looked as white and smooth as creamy jade. Drops of water slid down her hair, and even before she got close, Song Xian could smell her fragrance.
It reminded her of a line of poetry: “A beauty bathes, lotus blossoms scent the air. Twin buns coil like clouds, her face like jade, brows faintly green.”
After removing makeup, her facial lines and features softened, showing a bit of a cute, gentle girl vibe.
The only flaw was that she wore a bathrobe wrapped very tightly so that only her beautiful face was visible.
Song Xian, annoyed that Xiao Yutong was moving too slowly, walked straight over and lifted her up in her arms. Xiao Yutong was about 1.7 meters tall but surprisingly light, lighter than Song Xian expected.
Xiao Yutong cooperated perfectly, hooking her arms around Song Xian’s neck, letting herself be held. Both clearly knew why they were here tonight no need to pretend.
Song Xian placed her on the sofa and couldn’t help but caress her cheek. Maybe because of the hot shower, her face was flushed. Song Xian tucked the wet hair away from her face.
She half-crouched in front of Xiao Yutong, then slowly stood, inching closer to those rosy lips. Just as their lips were about to touch, a warm palm pressed against her cheek.
Xiao Yutong said, “Looks like you really did apply the medicine properly.”
Song Xian knew what she meant. The wounds on her face had healed completely. She turned and kissed Xiao Yutong’s wrist, asking, “Am I a good girl?”
Xiao Yutong said, “Yes, very good.”
Song Xian asked, “Is there any reward?”
She thought Xiao Yutong would say “No,” or “Are you a child? Always asking for rewards.”
But Xiao Yutong’s answer surprised her: “Yes.”
Right after, a kiss landed on her lips. Though light, it hit Song Xian’s heart like a heavy hammer.
This was already the second time Xiao Yutong kissed her today. What should she do? Her heart felt like it was about to leap out.
There was a clear and bright light in her eyes besides deep affection, there seemed to be a flutter, unease, anxiety. Yet the corners of her mouth curved slightly. Why was her gaze so complex, mixed with unspeakable sadness?
“Do you like her?”
Song Xian remembered Jiang Chen’s question. Back then, she answered maybe. Now, she seemed to have a new, more definite answer.
“Xiao Yutong, I like you.” The words slipped out before she could stop them.
At that moment, Xiao Yutong also said, “I like you too.”
Song Xian’s feelings were indescribable. Hearing someone she liked say they liked her too felt as sweet and light as a cotton candy drifting in the sky.
She kissed her back without hesitation. This time it was passionate and greedy. She wanted to possess Xiao Yutong’s heart and capture her soul.
Yes, at this moment when their breaths mingled, she was sure she had fallen in love with this woman.
Their breathing grew heavier, heartbeats faster. Song Xian pressed herself close, hugging Xiao Yutong’s slim waist. They could feel each other’s racing hearts. In the flurry, she heard Xiao Yutong whisper in her ear, “Song Xian, Song Xian, take a shower first.”
Song Xian’s kisses moved from Xiao Yutong’s lips to the edge, cheek, ear, finally resting near her ear. Between breaths, she murmured, “Together.”
Xiao Yutong hooked her arms around Song Xian’s neck and jumped onto her waist, running into the bathroom.
The hotel was nice. Next to the TV, two ornamental fish swam freely, chasing each other as if they heard some noise. The water plants swayed back and forth.
Two portions of untouched takeout sat quietly, as if covering their ears, begging for a moment of peace.
That night, no one knew who owed whom a debt because none of it mattered anymore.
Only when they were both utterly exhausted did they stop. Song Xian was so tired she fell asleep immediately. Xiao Yutong forced herself to get up, took another shower, then helped Song Xian dry off.
Song Xian was so tired she barely woke up, tossing and turning without fully waking.
Xiao Yutong changed clothes, folded Song Xian’s clothes left in the bathroom sink, placed them on the sofa, then returned to the bed. In the dim light, she saw Song Xian sleeping soundly. She poked Song Xian’s nose and cheeks gently.
Song Xian blinked sleepily, smiled at Xiao Yutong, hugged her neck, lifted her head, and kissed her like in a dream. After a few seconds, she closed her eyes and lay down again, mumbling, “Xiao Yutong, turn off the light.”
Xiao Yutong’s lips curved slightly. She turned off the light and silently left in the quiet darkness.
“Please don’t sleep in, please don’t sleep in…”
The alarm blared again. Song Xian twisted under the covers, nearly twisting herself like a pretzel. After a few seconds, she suddenly jumped out of bed like a zombie.
This scene felt familiar.
She turned off the alarm, opened her tired eyes, and found Xiao Yutong was not beside her. She thought Xiao Yutong had gone to the bathroom and called out, but no one answered. She put on her shoes and dashed into the bathroom no one there either.
She hurriedly called Xiao Yutong. After several rings, an icy female voice answered, “The number you have dialed is currently busy.”
Song Xian: “Xiao Yutong, you damn left again.”
Since she had to go home to change clothes the next morning, she set her alarm half an hour earlier. The hotel was only a ten-minute walk from her neighborhood.
Song Xian ran back, not knowing what complex feelings she was feeling. She just wanted to see Xiao Yutong and ask why she left. What did she take her for? A paid companion?
Or even less than that, because companions at least get paid.
Before leaving the hotel, she asked the front desk. Xiao Yutong left in the early morning hours. Because few people left at that time and Xiao Yutong was pretty, the front desk staff remembered her clearly.
That meant after falling asleep, Xiao Yutong left. Was it some emergency? Or did she hate her so much she didn’t want to stay even a minute longer?
Song Xian didn’t understand really didn’t understand.
The usual ten-minute walk took her only five minutes. She took the elevator and went straight to Xiao Yutong’s home, hoping she hadn’t gone to work yet.
Bang bang bang! She couldn’t care if the knocking disturbed neighbors.
After a while, the door opened, but it wasn’t Xiao Yutong it was a middle-aged woman.
“Who are you looking for?” Xiao Qiang was not pleased to see someone knocking so early.
“Hello, auntie, I’m looking for Xiao Yutong.” Song Xian was anxious but still polite. Just as she finished, Xiao Yutong came over.
Xiao Yutong’s eyes flickered and avoided Song Xian’s gaze.
“Mom, this is my colleague. We have something to discuss.”
After Xiao Qiang left, Xiao Yutong pulled Song Xian into the stairwell. Looking out the window, she sighed and said, “Song Xian, from today on, we’re done.”
“Xiao Yutong, do you really want to cut ties with me just like that?” Song Xian looked at her slender, narrow-shouldered, beautiful but cold back. Angry, she spun her around to face her. “Xiao Yutong, what do you take me for?”
Author’s note:
After countless revisions, it’s finally released.