Hot Search Incoming: The Yandere Heiress’s Wife-Chasing Livestream - Chapter 35

Li Mei noticed Qiao Zhiyue’s feelings for Gu Zhichou, her expression turning complex.

Her gaze fixed, she murmured, “She… does she like you?”

Gu Zhichou’s eyes widened, and she frantically waved her hands. “Don’t overthink it! I have no feelings for her whatsoever.”

Thank goodness I’m not the protagonist in this scene, she thought. I’m not being controlled.

The main purpose was to reveal Li Mei’s love at first sight for Qiao Zhiyue.

But then Li Mei lowered her head like she’d lost her mind.

“It’s fine,” she whispered. “I can compete fairly with you.”

Gu Zhichou: Huh?

With a face devoid of hope, she said, “You look like Empress Wu Zetian after losing Emperor Gaozong.”

“If you love her, go after her. Don’t bother me.”

“Better yet, take her away—the farther, the better.”

Ren Qingwen stood beside them, struggling to suppress her laughter, nearly choking on it.

Before coming today, she had already read the script and knew this scene would be hilarious.

But she never imagined it would be this funny.

Time flickered slightly. Li Mei paused, her sharp brows furrowing.

She had suddenly felt something strange about herself, though she couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was.

She found herself involuntarily drawn to look at Qiao Zhiyue.

Yet no matter how she looked, Qiao Zhiyue seemed nothing more than a decorative vase of a woman.

Slightly puzzled, Li Mei turned away, feeling irritated.

Gu Zhichou hadn’t expected her own scene to start immediately after Li Mei’s.

Wasn’t I just supposed to be a third wheel this time? she wondered. Why is there a forced plot line?

Damn it.

She walked toward the pool’s edge, unable to resist, while Ren Qingwen stood behind her, her fingertips twitching slightly.

Ren Qingwen had thought bringing so many people would prevent the forced kiss scene by the pool.

But now it seemed inevitable.

Having read the physical manga, Ren Qingwen knew what was coming.

After Gu Zhichou approached Qiao Zhiyue, Qiao Zhiyue would “accidentally” fall into the pool.

Gu Zhichou would reach out to pull her back, ending up kneeling by the pool’s edge.

Qiao Zhiyue, submerged in the water, would then tilt her head back and forcefully kiss Gu Zhichou.

Ren Qingwen couldn’t understand why the author had written such a scene.

Qiao Zhiyue didn’t genuinely like Gu Zhichou.

This would only breed resentment.

As a screenwriter, she shouldn’t include such nonsensical plot points.

Unless there was another purpose.

But what could it be?

Ren Qingwen frowned, feeling she had forgotten something crucial.

Her gaze fell on Li Mei beside her.

Her pupils narrowed slightly.

She seemed to understand now.

The premise of that scene was that Li Mei genuinely had feelings for Qiao Zhiyue.

And that she intended to compete with Gu Zhichou for her affections.

That’s why Qiao Zhiyue would fall into the pool during their struggle.

And why Gu Zhichou would reach out to pull her back.

But now, Li Mei hadn’t moved, her expression grim.

So, if the plot were to progress as planned…

How would Qiao Zhiyue end up in the water?

By this time, Gu Zhichou had already reached Qiao Zhiyue’s side.

She bit her lower lip until it bled, the metallic tang filling her mouth.

Thanks to the frantic bullet comments, she already knew the outrageous turn the plot was about to take.

Gu Zhichou felt as if she had been plunged into an icy abyss, but even if it meant her death today, she would never kiss this woman.

Shi Mi’s face flashed through her mind, and a sudden ache welled up in the corners of her eyes. Her lips moved, but no sound escaped.

Little Mute…

I will never kiss anyone but you.

Even if the one trying to control me were heaven itself, it would be futile.

You believe me, don’t you?

I’m your protagonist, after all.

The only one who remembers you, who cares about you.

Gu Zhichou lowered her gaze, her fingertips digging into her flesh, the pain almost unbearable, as if she were trying to claw out her own bones.

So what if she’s the female lead? Even the female lead can’t control me.

I am the master of my own destiny.

If you try to cross my bottom line, you’ll have to fight me to the death.

In the very next moment, Qiao Zhiyue, standing by the pool, suddenly felt her leg being violently yanked away.

With a startled cry, she plunged into the water.

At that moment, Gu Zhichou’s control broke.

Her dormant gaze flooded with surging longing.

Her ink-black pupils trembled.

A woman emerged from the pool, half-submerged in the water.

Her clothes clung tightly, revealing her exquisitely curved waist.

Her chest rose and fell slightly with each breath.

Clinging to the pool’s edge, she tilted her head back to meet Gu Zhichou’s gaze.

Finally, like melting cream, she smiled softly.

Gu Zhichou slowly crouched down, her eyes unable to tear away.

“Little Mute…”

“I thought… you wouldn’t come this time.”

Her voice was slightly hoarse, tinged with a sob.

She reached out to take the other woman’s hand, her voice already choked with emotion.

No one could understand the overwhelming emotion she felt seeing Shi Mi at that moment.

It was as if the gods had granted her wish.

Every lantern in the starry river had been lit for her alone.

The person who had filled her life had come to save her soul.

Shi Mi held her hand, her eyes filled with tenderness.

Pushing herself up from the pool’s edge, she pressed her lips against Gu Zhichou’s pale ones.

A gentle, intimate brush, followed by a light lick with her tongue.

Don’t cry.

I’m here.

No one can touch you but me.

Gu Zhichou felt the familiar touch and suddenly remembered that night.

Shi Mi had written in her palm:

So I can save you after all.

So you were rejoicing then, rejoicing that you could save me.

That’s why you appeared when I needed you.

Tears streamed down Gu Zhichou’s face.

She had always felt she could never repay Shi Mi enough.

But now she realized this debt could truly never be repaid.

And there was another strange emotion, pulling her deeper and deeper.

More and more hopelessly entangled.

How wonderful, a poolside kiss that could reach the person she truly desired.

Their clasped hands gradually intertwined, fingers locking together.

Gu Zhichou’s tongue entwined with hers, sucking until both were nearly breathless.

Shi Mi smiled, gently patted her cheek, and wiped away her tears.

Then she pointed to herself, placed her index finger to her temple, and rotated it.

Finally, she pointed to Gu Zhichou.

Gu Zhichou remembered this gesture.

I miss you.

Was this her response to Gu Zhichou’s earlier question, when she had thought Shi Mi wouldn’t appear?

She missed her, so she had to appear.

Gu Zhichou didn’t know how to describe her feelings.

She pulled Shi Mi ashore and hugged her tightly.

With a pouting voice, she said, “This time… this time is an exception.”

“I’m not crying,” Gu Zhichou insisted.

Shi Mi smiled, cupped her face, and kissed her.

She nodded in agreement.

Gu Zhichou’s eyes lit up, her phoenix eyes curving into a radiant smile.

Leaning close to her ear, she whispered, “I miss you too.”

It was a secret, meant for no one else to hear.

Gu Zhichou had never said such words before, but in this moment, she couldn’t hold back.

Shi Mi played with her slightly curled hair.

Pressed close together, they stole kisses between moments.

Ren Qingwen stood behind them, a faint smile playing on her lips.

She should have seen this coming.

Only this nameless, faceless person could save Gu Zhichou.

She had thought the plot would stall, forcing a scene change.

But this was how they resolved it?

Intriguing.

The manga author must be fuming right now.

But he couldn’t control Shi Mi.

He couldn’t force Gu Zhichou to do anything.

Ren Qingwen sighed softly. Once this scene ended, she too would lose all memories of Shi Mi.