The Movie Queen Confesses to Me on Weibo Everyday - Chapter 5

Lu Qiyue was already stunned. What words could she use to describe the person in front of her? Shameless? A rogue?

She couldn’t believe there was this side to Ruan Xingchen.

Her heart started beating wildly on its own.

Afraid that Ruan Xingchen would notice the flutter inside her, Lu Qiyue quickly lowered her gaze and pressed her lips tightly.

I… I’m just… Lu Qiyue racked her brain, trying to come up with a reason that could get her out of this, but in front of Ruan Xingchen, she was as clumsy with words as ever.

Her eyes turned red, and she started crying again out of frustration.

Why did you suddenly act like this? We’ve kept our distance for six years, living our own quiet lives. Wasn’t that fine?

Seeing Lu Qiyue cry, Ruan Xingchen’s eyes reddened as well. At the same time, she wondered if maybe she had pushed her too hard.

But six years—two thousand one hundred ninety days and nights—had nearly driven her crazy.

She sighed and said, I haven’t been living well.

These six years have been very hard for me.

Every day I think about you, especially at night. The longing is like a poisonous bug, biting and gnawing at my heart. That’s why I often can’t sleep. So I throw myself into work, trying to exhaust myself completely, because only then can I push you out of my mind. Sometimes, even that doesn’t work, and I have to take sleeping pills just to fall asleep…

Ruan Xingchen spoke calmly, but Lu Qiyue listened with growing alarm.

Especially when she heard about the sleeping pills. Lu Qiyue suddenly stopped crying—she was too worried now.

You can’t take sleeping pills. You can’t, she said, her face flushed from crying but filled with worry.

She carefully looked at Ruan Xingchen and finally noticed how bad her mental state really was. The heavy dark circles under her eyes, mostly hidden by makeup, were hard to miss now.

Panicked, Lu Qiyue asked, How long has it been since you had a good night’s sleep?

Ruan Xingchen thought for a moment. She’d been filming a very tight schedule lately, practically working day and night without much rest. Plus, she’d been drinking a bit too much lately…

Honestly, it’s been three days. I’ve slept six hours total.

That’s only two hours a day. No wonder her complexion looked so bad—even makeup couldn’t cover it.

Lu Qiyue felt a surge of heartache. She had wanted them both to be happy after their breakup, not for Ruan Xingchen to end up like this.

Thinking about how Ruan Xingchen had been living like this for six years, Lu Qiyue suddenly felt incredibly guilty.

Then, She urged, You should go get some proper sleep.

Ruan Xingchen shook her head, looking up at Lu Qiyue with a helpless look in her eyes. Her voice sounded a bit pitiful: I can’t sleep.

Lu Qiyue felt like she didn’t even recognize Ruan Xingchen anymore. She had never seen her show this vulnerable side before. But faced with this seemingly fragile Ruan Xingchen, Lu Qiyue’s heart softened completely, and she even forgot why she had come in the first place.

Remembering that sometimes Ruan Xingchen couldn’t sleep even after taking sleeping pills, Lu Qiyue quickly pulled out her phone and called Ji Yuchen.

Ji Yuchen was a doctor—maybe she had some ideas.

The call connected quickly, and before Ji Yuchen could say anything, Lu Qiyue asked, Do you know any way to help someone with severe insomnia sleep well?

Are you having trouble sleeping? Ji Yuchen was busy but immediately assumed Lu Qiyue was talking about herself.

Lu Qiyue shook her head, No, it’s not me. It’s… a friend of mine.

She has serious insomnia. Even sleeping pills don’t work.

That bad? Ji Yuchen was surprised—she hadn’t expected someone who took sleeping pills and still couldn’t sleep. Sensing Lu Qiyue’s urgency, she thought for a moment, then said: I think she should see a psychologist. Or maybe try sleeping in her favorite place, with the person she likes most, and see if that helps.

But I still recommend seeing a psychologist. This sounds like a lot of psychological pressure or other issues.

By the way, Qiyue, who is this friend? Do I know her? I don’t remember you mentioning anyone besides me.

Ji Yuchen had always thought Lu Qiyue was pretty solitary, so this surprised her.

Lu Qiyue didn’t answer. She just thanked Ji Yuchen and ended the call.

Thinking about Ji Yuchen’s advice, Lu Qiyue bit her lip and said, How about… you come sleep at my place and see if that helps?

Unexpectedly, her little plea worked. Ruan Xingchen barely raised an eyebrow, hiding the joy deep inside, then agreed happily: Sure.

Hearing her agree, Lu Qiyue suddenly felt like something was off—but seeing the genuine tiredness on Ruan Xingchen’s face, she brushed the feeling aside.

Alright, let’s just get you to sleep first.

Half an hour later, they were back at Lu Qiyue’s place.

It was, after all, Ruan Xingchen’s second time entering here in six years.

Lu Qiyue took out a pair of new slippers for her. Put these on first. It’s more comfortable to wear slippers at home. These are new.

After handing over the slippers, Lu Qiyue changed her own shoes.

Ruan Xingchen noticed that the slippers Lu Qiyue gave her were exactly the same as her own, and her lips twitched up slightly as she said in a pleasant voice, They’re the same? Are these… couple’s slippers?

They really were couple’s slippers. Ever since they got together six years ago, whenever Lu Qiyue bought daily items, she’d buy two, so they could use matching ones. Couple’s things were such a sweet concept. But now, Lu Qiyue blushed and refused to admit it.

No, I bought them when the supermarket was having a buy-one-get-one-free sale.

Lowering her head, she looked at the slippers on Ruan Xingchen’s feet and pressed her lips. She hadn’t expected the slippers to be worn again.

The feeling was like going back six years—her heart felt warm and sweet.

Lu Qiyue still wouldn’t admit it, and Ruan Xingchen didn’t argue, only showing her rogue side again.

I don’t care. Since they’re exactly the same, I say they’re couple’s slippers.

Lu Qiyue really had no way to deal with this side of Ruan Xingchen. She quickly changed the subject: Want to take a shower? It’ll help you sleep better.

Sure, Ruan Xingchen didn’t refuse but said, But I only have the clothes I’m wearing now. No…

Before she could finish, Lu Qiyue jumped in, I have some new ones here. I’ll get them for you.

She walked to the bedroom and soon came back with a set of black striped pajamas, handing them over.

Ruan Xingchen looked at the pajamas and smiled. Are these the exact same pajamas you’re wearing? Also bought during a supermarket sale?

Lu Qiyue’s face immediately turned bright red, and she froze, unsure how to explain.

If you don’t want them, give them back to me, she said shyly, trying to snatch the pajamas from Ruan Xingchen.

Ruan Xingchen raised her hand slightly to dodge and laughed happily twice before turning toward the bathroom. Her restless heart couldn’t help teasing Lu Qiyue.

I’m keeping these. I don’t mind being naked in front of you, but I’m afraid someone might freak out.

That someone was obviously Lu Qiyue.

Lu Qiyue almost blew a fuse.

She increasingly felt like she was inviting