Chapter 11: With Her Bent Attribute, There Should Be A Natural Attraction Between Same-sex People
Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=5821232
This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
Qin Shiyue's desire for change—Fang Xinhua was unsure if it was because her previous way of life could no longer bring her happiness, or if it was a temporary reaction triggered by this divorce and the excellent romantic rival. Once her heartbreak healed, maybe everything would return to normal. If it was the former, she would naturally cooperate with her as much as possible. If it was the latter, she only needed to coax her for a while until this phase passed.
Fang Xinhua thought the latter was more likely.
"Do you really want to change?" Fang Xinhua asked uncertainly.
Qin Shiyue nodded, more genuine than ever before.
"How about we take on a new drama first? Only through practice can we truly improve your acting skills," Fang Xinhua suggested. She thought that once Shiyue had work, she would be busy and would not have so much time to overthink.
"Are there any scripts available recently?" Qin Shiyue asked. In the past, she only went through the motions when acting, but this time, if she put in real effort, perhaps things would be different.
"There are quite a few scripts. At the moment, I think there is one that is quite good." The character matched Baby Qin'er's profile very well—both were wealthy heiresses, a bit spoiled but inherently kind. Although the pay was not the highest among the current options, considering the director, production team, and male lead, it was the most suitable choice.
"Another idol drama?" Qin Shiyue actually did not need to ask to know the answer, but she still could not let it go.
"The scripts sent to us for selection are all idol dramas. Besides, idol dramas can also help improve acting skills. We are just starting. If we take too big of a step, it’s easy to stumble. Let’s use this drama as practice first. If you perform well, who knows, maybe other good scripts will come our way later?" Fang Xinhua reasoned with Qin Shiyue.
Actually, Qin Shiyue did not like all the work Fang Xinhua arranged, but Fang Xinhua understood her well. As long as she was convinced and coaxed, Qin Shiyue would obediently cooperate with work. Her acting skills were a bit lacking, but her attitude toward work had always been good.
"Alright, I’ll take it then." Qin Shiyue felt Fang Xinhua made sense and agreed to take on an idol drama first as practice.
"The other party can work with our schedule, so let's rest for a week first and then make arrangements," Fang Xinhua said happily. She felt that Baby Qin'er getting back to normal was just around the corner.
"Okay, have Xiao Zhou bring me the script. I’ll look it over." Qin Shiyue wanted to take advantage of the week-long break to study the script thoroughly.
Study the script? Is this for real this time? Fang Xinhua was a bit unaccustomed to this.
"Sure, I'll have Xiao Zhou send it over right away." Fang Xinhua thought that studying the script was much better than studying a love rival.
Seeing that Qin Shiyue was in good condition, Fang Xinhua could now go back and set up her follow-up work plan.
"Why don’t you just stop watching? Aren’t you just making things harder for yourself?" Fang Xinhua picked up the remote on the sofa, ready to turn off the large screen on the living room wall as she prepared to leave.
"Isn’t there an old saying, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you’ll never be defeated in a hundred battles?'" Qin Shiyue stopped Fang Xinhua from turning off the screen. She still wanted to study Lin Qingyi a bit more.
But knowing oneself and one’s opponent only worked when both sides were evenly matched. If there was a huge gap in their abilities, even if Baby Qin'er knew every single hair on Lin Qingyi’s head, it would still be useless. Sometimes, a clear understanding didn’t necessarily turn out better than remaining in the dark.
Fang Xinhua looked at Qin Shiyue, who was staring intently at the large screen, and suddenly remembered that her Little Boss Qin was bent as a mosquito coil. Fang Xinhua glanced at Lin Qingyi again. As a straight woman, even she found Lin Qingyi to be an incredibly charming woman. She wondered if Lin Qingyi held the same level of charm in the eyes of her coil-bent Little Boss Qin? Lin Qingyi not only seemed to be a public goddess but also a top choice in the lesbian circle, attracting people of all genders and ages. So, did that mean Lin Qingyi was also extremely attractive to her deeply bent Little Boss Qin? After all, with her bent attribute, there should be a natural attraction between same-sex individuals.
Fang Xinhua thought, wouldn’t it be just like her Baby Qin'er to end up falling for her own love rival while researching them? This kind of silly thing was exactly something Baby Qin'er would do.
Fang Xinhua initially wanted to remind Baby Qin'er, who was still staring intently at Lin Qingyi. However, the words were swallowed back just as they were about to leave her mouth. She had a hunch that if she didn’t say anything, maybe Baby Qin'er wouldn’t even realize it herself. But if she did speak up, it might lead her to start associating things in that direction, inadvertently becoming a catalyst and accelerating the process. So, it was better to let things take their course. After all, it wasn’t up to her to control who Baby Qin'er liked. She only hoped that Baby Qin'er wouldn’t end up digging a pit and burying herself in it.
Fang Xinhua thought young women whose hearts and minds were in turmoil were really a hassle. They made others worry for them, just like a mother scared her daughter would start dating too early.
After watching one of Lin Qingyi’s movies, Qin Shiyue pulled up her own most popular drama and thought that if it was that popular, it probably wasn’t too bad.
Obviously, Qin Shiyue overestimated herself. After watching one episode, she was so shocked that she could hardly keep her eyes open as if they were completely glued shut. What on earth was she acting in? Qin Shiyue couldn’t help but curse under her breath, feeling like the woman in the drama wasn’t herself but merely a stranger who looked exactly like her.
Without comparison, the feeling of hurt wasn’t as intense. But after seeing the contrast, the delicate flower once again slumped on the sofa, lying still like a dead fish. How could she even compare to that? The inner despair and sadness of that delicate flower flowed like a river.
No, after feeling sad on the sofa for more than half an hour, Qin Shiyue suddenly flipped over like a carp and jumped back up. She pressed play on Lin Qingyi’s second movie, and when she saw Lin Qingyi again, she felt that her previously stinging eyes had been washed clean by Lin Qingyi's beauty and acting, making her feel much more comfortable.
Then, Qin Shiyue patted her own face to keep herself rational. Now was not the time to bolster someone else's ambitions at the expense of her own. She watched Lin Qingyi to reignite her fighting spirit, not to add another fan to the countless supporters of Lin Qingyi's career.
The inspirational effect of Lin Qingyi was immediate. At this moment, Qin Shiyue's fighting spirit inflated like a balloon. Though it looked big, it was fragile; a gentle poke could probably make it burst.
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This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
Lin Qingyi had a habit. After finishing a drama, she would take a two-month vacation. She publicly claimed that it was to completely step out of her previous role and refresh herself for the next one. In reality, she just wanted a legitimate excuse to take a break. While making up this reason, she even convinced herself.
Bai Wenxi saw that Lin Qingyi's vacation had already lasted a month and a half, so she brought out several high-quality scripts she had received for Lin Qingyi to choose from. She had read all these scripts herself; they were all good works, and the directors were also decent. Lin Qingyi could pick whichever role she wanted.
"Next year is the 80th founding anniversary of the country, right?" Lin Qingyi asked.
"Are you looking to choose a patriotic film?" Bai Wenxi quickly grasped Lin Qingyi's intention, as she was an excellent agent for her.
Lin Qingyi nodded. She felt that having a good reputation among fans and the public was not enough; she also needed recognition from higher-ups.
"However, the pay is very low." This was the script with the lowest remuneration, practically a bargain price. Even the decimal point of the pay from other films was higher than this one.
"Are we short on money?" Lin Qingyi raised her eyebrows and asked.
"We're not short on money; I understand." After confirming Lin Qingyi's decision, Bai Wenxi immediately called the director of this patriotic blockbuster, Wang Chengxiong.
Wang Chengxiong did not expect that the film superstar Lin Qingyi would be willing to take on this movie for such a low price. When he received Bai Wenxi's call, he was overjoyed. He didn’t need to worry about the box office. His goodwill toward Lin Qingyi soared, as he felt she was a breath of fresh air in the materialistic entertainment industry.
Author's Note:
Both were pursuing their careers. Same-sex marriageable background. It is different from our society, so the founding of the nation became its 80th* anniversary.
*it's just the 75th now
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