The Movie Queen Wants to Get Back with Her Ex - Chapter 28
Chapter 28: So Rational
“Why though? Aren’t you afraid the two of you won’t make it for a lifetime? A lifetime is so long.”
“It’s not about making it, it’s about happiness. Xiaojing, every day your father and I have spent together has been happy. Of course, not many couples are as happy as we are. Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of breakups and reconciliations, but I really believe that if you and Sishao are together, you’ll be just as happy as your dad and I.”
Yan Xijing didn’t know why her mother was so certain, nor did she want to understand. If she couldn’t figure it out now, so be it. In the end, everything has a resolution—everything comes to an end eventually.
After work, Si Shao called Yan Xijing. Seeing her daughter about to answer the phone, Bai Hui quietly left the room.
“Xiaojing.”
“Mm, you’re off work? Why are you working overtime again?”
Si Shao hadn’t worked this late recently, so Yan Xijing asked casually.
Hearing Yan Xijing show concern, Si Shao’s mood instantly lifted. “Not overtime—I went out for dinner.”
“You’ve been drinking?”
“Just a little. I really miss you now. Can I come see you?”
“Come on over.”
Yan Xijing sensed that Si Shao wasn’t quite sober. But with her excellent memory, if she didn’t let her come now, she’d definitely remember it tomorrow.
Si Shao was dropped off by her driver, and Yan Xijing brought her into her room.
Si Shao immediately hugged her, making her straddle her lap, and leaned in to kiss her.
Yan Xijing, turned off by the smell of alcohol, pushed her back. “What are you doing?”
“I want a kiss. Can I kiss you?”
The alcohol on Si Shao wasn’t strong—she had already cleaned up beforehand, knowing Yan Xijing didn’t like the smell.
“No. You can kiss me tomorrow when you’re sober.”
Yan Xijing hugged her tightly, giving her no chance to kiss.
But for Si Shao, kissing wasn’t just about lips—her neck was fragrant too.
The neck is even more sensitive than the lips. The moment Si Shao kissed there, Yan Xijing went weak, not even realizing when she’d been laid onto the bed.
With the alcohol hitting her, Si Shao wasn’t as composed as usual. But just before going too far, she stopped herself, ran into the bathroom, and took a cold shower.
Yan Xijing was left breathless, her heart stirred. She hadn’t resisted, and yet—Si Shao still… Could she really be this rational? Maybe she’d never be able to overcome Si Shao’s self-control. Was she really that important in Si Shao’s heart?
Clutching her blanket, Yan Xijing couldn’t stop her thoughts from running wild. The heat on her body gradually faded.
Soon, Si Shao came back, now fully sober. She wanted to hug Yan Xijing but was afraid her body was too cold, so she waited until she warmed up before holding her again. “Sleep.”
“Si Shao, can you really fall asleep?”
“You sleep first.”
“Are you always this rational?”
“No. But what if I’m not? Should I let my impulses mark you permanently? Xiaojing, are you ready? Let me warn you—once I start, no matter how much you resist, I won’t stop. So… are you ready to get pregnant?”
When a perfectly matched alpha and omega are fully marked, the chances of pregnancy are extremely high. Si Shao and Yan Xijing’s match rate was 100%. That’s why Si Shao never dared to act rashly. Every time, she had to use all her strength to hold back, even when her pheromones were raging.
But this wasn’t the answer Yan Xijing wanted.
“Sleep,” she said.
“Okay.”
After that night, Yan Xijing clearly became colder toward Si Shao. Si Shao was anxious but helpless. She didn’t know what else to do to make Yan Xijing more confident in their relationship.
Maybe it was the increasingly hot weather, but Si Shao’s temper had also grown worse. Fearing it would make things worse between them, she started seeking Yan Xijing out less often.
Yan Xijing didn’t notice this change. Her filming schedule was heavy, and her heart was in turmoil. Honestly, she wished Si Shao would leave her alone more.
During a break, Yan Xijing was casually scrolling through her phone for interesting news, when she came across an article about sensitivity and heat cycles.
Thanks to modern technology, most normal sensitivity and heat cycles could be easily managed with inhibitors or items scented with a partner’s pheromones—essentially negligible.
However, it was different for top-tier alphas and omegas. Their natural abilities came at a cost—an explosive phase that ordinary people didn’t have to face.
This so-called explosive phase only happened once in a lifetime, usually between the ages of 20–30. Its intensity was over ten times that of a normal heat or sensitivity phase. The symptoms varied, but there were reports of a top-tier alpha almost dying because their mate wasn’t there—so they ended up with another omega just to survive. And for omegas, if their alpha wasn’t there during the explosive phase, they could even lose control with a stranger…
Doing the math, both she and Si Shao were close to that age range.
Yan Xijing had never worried about this before. She never believed someone could be that easily swayed by pheromones. She went through her heat cycles every year without much trouble.
But now, if it was really as serious as described online… what should she do?
She and Si Shao were undoubtedly the best match for each other. But then what?
Yan Xijing couldn’t make sense of it and felt more and more restless.
Just then, someone approached her.
It was Mo Ning, a top-tier alpha she had worked with before. He came from a wealthy and powerful family but had no interest in the family business, so he entered the entertainment industry. Thanks to his elite looks and the natural charm of a top-tier alpha, he gained a huge following the moment he debuted.
“What are you doing here?”
“I’ve got a variety show—some countryside living experience. The crew wants me to bring a friend along. I thought it’d be great to invite you. Interested? Can you take two days off from your shoot?”
“I can. When?”
Yan Xijing didn’t have many scenes left. Even though she was the female lead, there were quite a few scenes without her. With some coordination, getting two days off wouldn’t be a problem. Plus, with how unsettled she felt lately, a short trip away sounded perfect.
Mo Ning hadn’t expected her to agree so quickly. He still had a bunch of things he’d prepared to say. But her agreement was enough.
“Three days from now.”