When the Scumbag A Got the Dog-Licking Script - Chapter 42

Ahhh! Older Sister!

You actually sent me a sticker! So cute!

Waaaah! I miss you so much! I won’t be able to sleep now. I want to roll around in bed from excitement!

I’m so happy!

It was strange how simply reading these messages made Yu Jinzhao’s image seem to materialize before her eyes.

In public, she maintained a mature and composed demeanor, even resembling a fox—clever and cunning.

But who knew she was like this in private? Like a little puppy, eagerly seeking praise from its owner.

At this thought, Pei Daowan’s cheeks flushed again. Why did I compare Yu Jinzhao to a puppy?!

Though, to be fair, she really did resemble one.

Meanwhile, Yu Jinzhao was indeed rolling around in bed, her messages far from exaggerated. Her grin threatened to split her face.

Ahhh!

How could Pei Daowan be so adorable?!

Sending me such a cute sticker? That’s practically cheating! My heart is melting.

I want to see Pei Daowan right now!

The day’s exhaustion seemed to have vanished completely. Now she understood why people in love were so full of passion.

She felt absolutely no fatigue. She longed to be a blissfully energetic “bull” in love.

Yu Jinzhao had always been a woman of action. The moment the thought of seeing Pei Daowan crossed her mind, she wasted no time checking train tickets.

The earliest high-speed train tomorrow departed at just after 5 a.m., reaching her destination in an hour. She could be home by around 8 a.m.

Pei Daowan kept a strict routine, waking up before 8 a.m. every day, whether it was a workday or a day off. If Yu Jinzhao caught the earliest train, she might be able to see Pei Daowan before 8 a.m.

After their meeting, she could catch the 9 a.m. train back, arriving home by 10 a.m. Even if she was a little late to the film set, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

Ahhh!

This plan was feasible! She needed to get to bed immediately, rest up, and wake up at 4 a.m. to get ready and see Pei Daowan.

Pei Daowan, meanwhile, was completely unaware of Yu Jinzhao’s plans. She was secretly downloading all sorts of emojis online.

If she were her age from her previous life, she would be thirty-seven this year. She never imagined she would ever do something like this.

As for the reason, she didn’t want to delve too deeply. She simply kept telling herself that the more Yu Jinzhao trusted her, the more effectively her plans could unfold. This was merely a means of solidifying that trust.

At seven o’clock sharp, Pei Daowan’s biological clock woke her. She wasn’t one to linger in bed, so she went through her usual morning routine, washing up and heading downstairs for breakfast.

The weekend housekeeper was off, and Yu Jinzhao was in City A, leaving the spacious apartment feeling rather empty.

Without Yu Jinzhao or the housekeeper to prepare breakfast, Pei Daowan ate casually—just simple bread and milk, enough to maintain her vital signs.

By the time she finished breakfast, it wasn’t even eight o’clock. She considered getting a head start on next week’s work; otherwise, she had nothing else to do.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang, interrupting her thoughts.

Who could this be?!

Yu Jinzhao had a key, and she wasn’t even here. No one else knew this address—this was Yu Jinzhao’s marital home.

“Who is it?” Pei Daowan asked cautiously, her eyes narrowed with suspicion as she stared at the door. The person didn’t answer but pressed the doorbell again.

The neighborhood had excellent security; no unauthorized personnel were allowed in, and visitors always called ahead to confirm with the residents.

The door slowly creaked open. Pei Daowan instinctively took a step back, adopting a defensive posture. But when she saw the person standing before her, she froze in shock.

How could this be?!

Wasn’t Yu Jinzhao in City A?!

Yu Jinzhao stood there, beaming, cradling a bouquet of sunflowers against her chest. She leaned against the doorframe in a slightly peacock-like pose, as if she were showing off her feathers.

She looked meticulously dressed up, almost a bit theatrical, but Pei Daowan didn’t mind at all.

She found it unexpectedly charming.

Noticing Pei Daowan’s stunned expression, Yu Jinzhao grinned triumphantly. “What’s wrong, Older Sister? Am I too dazzling for you? I dressed up specially for this. Aren’t you surprised?”

Pei Daowan unconsciously pursed her lips, then stepped aside to let Yu Jinzhao in.

As Yu Jinzhao solemnly presented the flowers, Pei Daowan seemed to lose her voice. Her pupils struggled to focus, and for a moment, she couldn’t tell if she was looking at the flowers or at Yu Jinzhao herself.

After a long pause, she finally managed to say, as if catching up belatedly, “Very surprised!”

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she asked urgently, “How did you get back?”

She hadn’t forgotten Yu Jinzhao’s endless complaints from the night before—how she was overworked, with no time to rest.

Yet here she was, standing before her, as if in a dream.

“Hehe, I took the earliest train back today. I’ll be leaving soon.”

Hearing this, the smile on Pei Daowan’s face faded, her expression gradually turning serious.

“Then why did you come back? Don’t you know how troublesome it is to travel back and forth? Aren’t you going to rest?”

“But I missed you so much!”

That single sentence left Pei Daowan speechless, rendering all her remaining words pale and powerless.

She had always weighed the pros and cons of every action, which was why she rarely made mistakes. She would never engage in such an unprofitable venture.

At that moment, she truly felt Yu Jinzhao was foolish. Did she not realize that everything she was doing was being used against her?

Did she not know that this marriage was a complete sham?

Did she not understand that everything Pei Daowan had done was for revenge?

A heavy sense of helplessness washed over Pei Daowan, leaving her dazed.

Yu Jinzhao, what am I supposed to do with you?

Seeing Pei Daowan remain motionless and not accept the flowers she offered, Yu Jinzhao felt a momentary pang of disappointment, but she continued to hold out the bouquet.

The next moment, someone carefully took the bouquet and cradled it in their arms.

“Yu Jinzhao, you yourself said your affection wouldn’t trouble me.”

Yu Jinzhao hesitated slightly. “Because I can sense you don’t dislike me. If you truly hated me, I would feel it, and I wouldn’t do this.”

Seeming both helpless and resigned, Pei Daowan gently pinched Yu Jinzhao’s cheek.

“You’re certainly confident.”

Yet she had guessed correctly!

How could anyone possibly dislike someone like you?

Yu Jinzhao continued, “It’s not about confidence, but the courage you gave me.”

“Yu Jinzhao, Yu Jinzhao!”

Pei Daowan grabbed Yu Jinzhao’s collar and forcefully pinned her against the door.

Normally, Yu Jinzhao was slightly taller, but with Pei Daowan wearing heels, their heights appeared nearly equal from a distance.

Moreover, Yu Jinzhao had deliberately softened her demeanor, allowing Pei Daowan to pin her against the door with an obedient expression.

The scene almost resembled someone coercing someone else.

Pei Daowan clearly hadn’t planned to go out today. She was wearing casual loungewear and no makeup, yet her aura remained imposing, completely dominating Yu Jinzhao.

“Yu Jinzhao, you’d better keep up this courage.”

“Of course I will.”

Pei Daowan released Yu Jinzhao’s collar, smoothing out her clothes and straightening her lapels until she regained her usual calm, composed demeanor.

“You look quite lovely today.”

Finally! Yu Jinzhao declared inwardly. This was the most delightful compliment she’d heard in days.

Heh heh, she thought smugly. All that preening and waking up early to do her makeup—even touching it up on the way here—had been worth it for this one remark from Pei Daowan.

Her face lit up with mischievous glee, like a petty villain reveling in victory. “Of course! Only noticing now? I’d never embarrass you if you took me out.”

Pei Daowan smiled without comment. If taking Yu Jinzhao out would be embarrassing, then there were hardly any people in the world worth bringing along.

“What time is your train back?”

“A little after 9.”

Pei Daowan: “!”

It turned out that “in a little while” really meant “in a little while”—not an exaggeration at all.

Pei Daowan sighed softly, feeling helpless against Yu Jinzhao. They had to rush to the station immediately.

“Alright, don’t wear yourself out like this next time. Get some rest. It’s not too late to come back after you’re done.”

Yu Jinzhao grinned mischievously. “But I missed you! Besides, it’s not far. I figured I might as well come back for a bit.”

Pei Daowan couldn’t help but roll her eyes. “We’ve only been apart for two days.”

“Hmmph, I’m full of energy. I like to keep busy.”

“You’re such a tease.”

Pei Daowan didn’t want to argue further. Yu Jinzhao’s skin was too thick; she couldn’t win.

“Wait two minutes. I’ll change and take you to the station.”

Yu Jinzhao secretly gloated, Hehe, Pei Daowan is so good to me.

But her expression remained playfully defiant. “Hmph, wouldn’t that waste your time? I’ll just take a taxi.”

Seeing Yu Jinzhao’s smug little face, Pei Daowan decided not to indulge her. She immediately agreed.

“Fine! Take a taxi yourself.”

As expected, Yu Jinzhao immediately quieted down. She stopped arguing and simply gazed at Pei Daowan with her large, fluttering eyes, looking utterly abandoned, as if Pei Daowan were a heartless woman.

Having won this round, Pei Daowan felt satisfied and went upstairs to change.

With little time to spare, Pei Daowan skipped makeup and dressed in a soft, gentle style: a short linen-brown top paired with white silk trousers, complemented by brown suede shoes. The overall effect was remarkably tender, even softening her usual cool demeanor.

In contrast, Yu Jinzhao was dressed like a flamboyant butterfly. She wore a wine-red bodycon dress, her normally tied-up hair styled into wavy curls, and accessorized with a necklace, earrings, and rings—a dazzling display that must have drawn countless gazes on her way here.

Pei Daowan’s gaze darkened as she scrutinized Yu Jinzhao. The foolish girl, mistaking Pei Daowan’s interest for infatuation, even struck a few deliberate poses to further capture her attention.

Pei Daowan observed every move, her earlier annoyance instantly vanishing. Is she dressing up for me?

“It’s getting colder in City A. I brought you a coat. Put it on, or you’ll catch a chill.”

With that, Pei Daowan draped the coat over Yu Jinzhao, instantly concealing much of her dazzling display.

Yu Jinzhao pouted, slightly displeased. She felt like she had just thrown a flirtatious glance at a blind man. After all, she rarely wore such a figure-hugging skirt.

Sensing Yu Jinzhao’s reluctance, Pei Daowan patiently explained, “What if you catch a cold after getting out of the car? Besides, you’re going to Gu Ning Temple to take photos for me today, so you need to take care of yourself.”

The jacket Pei Daowan draped over her was a rarely worn blazer. Its oversized fit meant Pei Daowan only wore it occasionally, but it fit Yu Jinzhao perfectly.

“Have you had breakfast?”

Yu Jinzhao’s lips curled into a pout. “No.”

She had woken up in the middle of the night to do her makeup and get dressed, then rushed to the train station, even touching up her makeup on the way. There hadn’t been a single moment to eat.

I really owe you one, she thought, grumbling inwardly.

Despite her grumbling, Pei Daowan went to fetch breakfast. “There’s only bread and milk at home. Make do with this for now. I’ll take you out for a proper meal when you get back.”

Pei Daowan had come to realize that Yu Jinzhao, despite her seemingly carefree attitude, was quite particular about food. For her, the color, aroma, and taste of food were crucial, unlike Pei Daowan herself, who simply ate to fill her stomach.

Seeing that the bread and milk were personally offered by Pei Daowan, Yu Jinzhao accepted them with a touch of prideful reluctance.

“Let’s go. I’ll drive you to the station. You can eat in the car.”