Reborn into the Obsessive Love of a Dark and Twisted Shadow Queen - Chapter 47

Chu Xueyi worked late into the night, finally wrapping up filming for the day. Renting the location alone cost several thousand yuan per day, and they had only leased a small portion of the space.

For low-budget web dramas, every effort was made to minimize the production schedule. Time was of the essence.

As night fell, Ji Qingshu arrived at Chu Xueyi’s filming location by car, bringing her a cup of hot tea.

After picking Chu Xueyi up, Ji Qingshu watched as she cradled the warm cup in both hands, taking a small sip. The sweet, refreshing liquid soothed her throat, which had grown itchy and sore from reciting lines countless times during the day’s shoot.

How was your day on set? Did anyone give you trouble? Ji Qingshu asked. Though she hadn’t acted in many scenes herself, she was well aware of the industry’s darker side and knew that Chu Xueyi, as a newcomer who had joined the production with her own funding, would likely face some resistance.

I should give Xueyi more opportunities to face challenges independently instead of trying to handle everything for her, Ji Qingshu thought, realizing her oversight.

No, Chu Xueyi said, shaking her head slightly.

Who would dare bully her? She’s practically a seasoned veteran.

Xueyi, I hope you won’t lie to me. Tell me everything, no matter what happens. Ji Qingshu’s expression was earnest. She had a persistent feeling that Chu Xueyi must have faced some unfair treatment, but the other woman had endured it silently, refusing to confide in her.

Why would I lie to you? Chu Xueyi asked. Who would dare provoke me?

Chu Xueyi reached out and cupped Ji Qingshu’s cheeks in her palms, gently kneading them. The cool, composed face, now flushed with a delicate pink, resembled a peach blossom in spring. Ji Qingshu seemed to blush with a girlish shyness.

Only then did Chu Xueyi withdraw her hands.

Besides you, no one dares to bully me.

Ji Qingshu !

In an instant, she recalled her secret nighttime kisses. Her ears flushed crimson, as if scorched by fire.

I… I haven’t bullied you, Ji Qingshu stammered, her voice trembling slightly. I’ve been behaving myself these past few days, right?

You’ve been perfectly well-behaved, Chu Xueyi replied. But I was just joking. Why are you so flustered?

Chu Xueyi leaned in closer, startling Ji Qingshu so much that she pressed herself against the car door, their noses nearly touching.

Could it be… Qingshu, have you actually been bullying me behind my back?

Chu Xueyi meant it as a casual tease, but the words struck Ji Qingshu’s most secret and shameful nerve.

N-no, Ji Qingshu stammered, desperate to conceal her true feelings and avoid being disliked. She immediately denied her inner thoughts and past actions.

Good, Chu Xueyi nodded.

Just then, the driver cleared his throat. Ladies, might I suggest you keep things a bit more discreet? We’re still in the car, you know.

Chu Xueyi ……

She’d forgotten this wasn’t Ji Qingshu’s luxury car but just a regular ride-sharing vehicle.

Like a startled rabbit, Chu Xueyi instantly retreated to her seat, cleared her throat, and placed her hands demurely on her knees, transforming back into a proper lady.

Ji Qingshu ……

Damn it! If I’d known, I would have had my own driver come. Or even rented a car—just for half a day—but at least I could have enjoyed this intimate moment with Xueyi in private.

Back at the hotel, Ji Qingshu’s phone vibrated softly. She knew without looking that the proxy photographer had successfully completed their assignment.

However, Ji Qingshu didn’t have time to chat with them now, so she instructed her assistant to handle the communication.

She had an assistant who managed her daily affairs.

In fact, when Ji Qingshu first realized she harbored inappropriate feelings for Chu Xueyi, she had even followed her assistant’s advice and consulted a psychologist.

But the sessions proved largely ineffective, yielding minimal results.

In the end, Ji Qingshu decided to find her own solution to get closer to Chu Xueyi, to touch her.

Humans are like that—once they possess something, they no longer yearn for it.

After finishing all her tasks, Ji Qingshu took a shower. She had to return to the academy early the next morning, marking a full month of separation from Chu Xueyi.

She truly missed her.

She wondered if her beloved flower, left unguarded for a month, might be plucked away by someone else.

The mere thought was unbearable. She had to ensure someone kept a close watch.

Chu Xueyi had no idea what Ji Qingshu was thinking. She only felt that the other woman was being too good to her. How could she ever repay such kindness?

If Huang Yi knew the truth, she would definitely pat Chu Xueyi on the shoulder and make the decision without hesitation.

What’s there to choose, Xueyi? That’s Ji Qingshu! She’s from a wealthy family. Marrying her would indirectly fulfill the dream every female celebrity has ever had!

Marrying into a wealthy family!

Chu Xueyi ……

Whenever her friend said things like this, Chu Xueyi always wanted to retort Dear Huang Yi, have you ever considered how many female celebrities who marry into wealthy families actually end up well?

But now wasn’t the time to fantasize about her friend’s response. After a full day of filming, Chu Xueyi was physically and mentally exhausted, longing only to collapse onto her soft bed.

She took a quick shower, leaving her hair half-dry, and crawled into bed.

Chu Xueyi drifted off to sleep almost immediately, not even bothering to pull the blanket up properly. A large expanse of her snow-white skin peeked out from under the covers, like a freshly unearthed lotus root from a pond.

When Ji Qingshu emerged from the bathroom, she was greeted by this alluring sight.

And so…

She shamelessly covered her nose with her hand, afraid that a nosebleed would seep through her fingers.

Living together truly does spark a lot of friction—that much is true.

Ji Qingshu approached Chu Xueyi step by step, first gently patting her cheek.

Xueyi… sleep properly. You’ll catch a cold sleeping like this.

It was autumn, and sleeping uncovered like that would surely lead to a cold. Even in summer, sleeping like this was ill-advised.

When the patting failed to wake her, Ji Qingshu cradled Chu Xueyi’s slender thigh in her palm and tucked her back under the covers. She was about to leave when she suddenly remembered

After tonight’s farewell, they wouldn’t see each other again for a whole month.

And that was the best-case scenario. There was always the possibility of unexpected delays on set or the need for reshoots.

Just kiss her. Just kiss her…

If she wanted to, why not?

This was their last chance for a month. Couldn’t she be a little bolder at parting?

After all, Xueyi hadn’t pushed her away in the bathroom that day, had she?

She must have tacitly consented…

Countless bubbles of desire erupted in her heart, each one brimming with an irresistible longing.

Finally, Ji Qingshu leaned down, her lips barely brushing against Chu Xueyi’s soft ones. It felt like touching the world’s most delicate peony petal.

Before she could deepen the kiss,

their dark eyes locked.

Oh no!

Xueyi seemed to be waking up.