Chapter 17: Lin Qingyi Is Quite Domineering
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This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
"Little Boss Qin considers me as an older sister, how can I not come and check on my little sister?" Lin Qingyi said with a smile. "It's so hot today, so I specially bought you some strawberry smoothie. Do you like it?"
Lin Qingyi slightly extended her hand, and Bai Wenxi quickly understood her intention, rushing to hand the strawberry smoothie to Lin Qingyi.
Lin Qingyi took the strawberry smoothie with her left hand, and with her right hand, she grasped Qin Shiyue's hand, gently placing the smoothie into her hand. During this moment, Lin Qingyi noticed that not only was Qin Shiyue's small face beautiful, but even her hands were exquisite.
Lin Qingyi's natural, intimate attitude made Qin Shiyue a little dazed. She felt as though they really were familiar with each other. Qin Shiyue thought to herself, As expected of a movie queen, her acting is truly flawless. This natural attitude could easily deceive anyone. Compared to Lin Qingyi's effortless acting, Qin Shiyue couldn't help but think of her own acting, which she felt was as bad as a lump of cow dung. The comparison made the emotional blow feel too much to bear. She felt as though the little person inside her was about to cry and lose all hope.
"Thank you, Sister!" Qin Shiyue bit the word "Sister" particularly hard. She knew that Lin Qingyi was deliberately trying to disgust her, just like how she had deliberately disgusted Lin Qingyi on Weibo last time. Fake affection, who can't do that? Although Qin Shiyue was currently pretending with great effort, it was all because her acting skills were lacking.
"Does Little Boss Qin like strawberry flavor?" Bai Wenxi thought that Little Boss Qin was not a particularly observant person and might not notice her White Peacock's "special" care. Bai Wenxi understood her master very well. She never liked to do useless things. If special treatment wasn't noticed, then it wouldn't be special. So, Bai Wenxi deliberately asked in a natural tone, intending to remind Little Boss Qin of the "unique" nature of this strawberry smoothie.
Bai Wenxi thought that Lin Qingyi had made an excellent choice by hiring someone as reliable and capable of reading her intentions as herself. She silently gave herself a thumbs-up for her own excellence.
Clearly, Bai Wenxi had read the situation correctly. At this moment, Lin Qingyi wanted to turn around and give her competent and perceptive manager a raise.
Despite such a clear reminder, Qin Shiyue still didn't pick up on the fact that the strawberry smoothie in her hand was different from others. She was just wondering if Lin Qingyi had specifically looked into her preferences. To play the role of a "good sister," she hadn't expected that Lin Qingyi had actually put some real effort into it. This woman was naturally talented, and she didn't expect that her acting would be this meticulous even in daily life. How could she compare to someone like her? Qin Shiyue felt as though the little person inside her had already given up, only to be stabbed again. The level of emotional damage kept rising, and the scene became so bloody it was unbearable to look at—it was a one-sided slaughter from Lin Qingyi!
As Qin Shiyue's equally reliable manager, Fang Xinhua immediately noticed that the cold drinks in her hand, as well as those in everyone else's hands, were all the same flavor, except for the strawberry-flavored smoothie in her Baby’s hand.
"Teacher Lin is thoughtful. She specially bought strawberry-flavored for Shiyue. She really likes the strawberry flavor," Fang Xinhua quickly acknowledged Teacher Lin's kindness on behalf of her Baby. However, she found it a bit puzzling. First, it was a visit to the set, and now it's cold drinks, strawberry-flavored at that, with special mention made at this point. Why did she get the feeling that something was off, like a weasel wishing the chicken a happy new year*? After all, it seemed like her Baby Qin'er and Lin Qingyi were not that familiar.
*having ulterior motives. The expression came from a Chinese folktale where the weasel came to visit under the pretext of making New Year greetings but in truth, it was stealing food from the chicken’s home
She just casually guessed, and she actually guessed right. This made Lin Qingyi very happy. It was like casually shooting a basketball, and immediately making the basket, feeling a sense of innate talent and pride. Lin Qingyi didn't hide this joy, her lips curving into a charming arc.
Qin Shiyue glanced at the drinks in the hands of others. She really felt a bit impressed by Lin Qingyi from the bottom of her heart. Lin Qingyi was so dedicated that even in daily life, she had to add some drama, and it had to be the best kind of acting. With talent stronger than yours, and hard work to boot, how could anyone live in comparison? Qin Shiyue's inner self seemed to turn into a paper man, shriveled and limp on the ground, weakly waving a small white flag of surrender. She thought she could not compare to Lin Qingyi; it was too cruel to herself, too hurtful.
At that moment, Qin Shiyue's terrible mood left her with no desire to drink. She didn't want to act, didn't want to see Lin Qingyi, and just wanted to hide and soothe the injured little paper man in her heart. At this moment, the curve of Lin Qingyi's lips was a ruthless mockery of her.
Fang Xinhua gently poked Qin Shiyue's back from behind. Someone had kindly come to visit the set and even specifically bought a strawberry-flavored smoothie for her. She should at least give Lin Qingyi some face and drink a few sips.
"My period came, I can't drink anything cold." Qin Shiyue had no intention of giving Lin Qingyi a face. When Lin Qingyi came to visit and watched her make a fool of herself, did she give Qin Shiyue any face? While speaking, Qin Shiyue shoved the strawberry smoothie back into Lin Qingyi's hand. They weren't close, and she wasn't about to accept her offering. They weren't familiar with each other!
Lin Qingyi’s smile slightly faded when her good intentions were rejected. However, in the shortest time possible, her smile curved back up.
It was hard for most people to notice the slight change in Lin Qingyi's expression, but Bai Wenxi, who had followed Lin Qingyi for so many years, understood her too well. She knew Lin Qingyi was definitely not happy. Her master, who had shown kindness, would not be thankful if her kindness was rejected. And to refuse it outright— that was a crime punishable by death.
Lin Qingyi was indeed displeased, it felt similar to that time when Qin Shiyue deliberately refused to hold her hand, making her awkwardly go on stage. However, on the surface, Lin Qingyi still smiled, not showing a hint of emotion.
"Since it's your period, you need to take good care of yourself. Wenxi, go make a cup of ginger tea for her," Lin Qingyi seemed to believe Qin Shiyue's words without a doubt and immediately instructed Bai Wenxi to make the ginger tea.
"I'll go make it right away," Bai Wenxi said, relieved that she always had a few ginger tea packets in her bag and didn't need to run out to buy any.
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This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
Qin Shiyue hadn't expected that her casual excuse would lead Lin Qingyi to really send Bai Wenxi to make ginger tea.
"No need, I already had some earlier," Qin Shiyue immediately declined.
"Drinking more hot water is beneficial for your health at this time," Lin Qingyi's smile was faint, yet for some reason, it made it hard for others to refuse.
Fang Xinhua noticed that Bai Wenxi was very efficient in preparing the ginger tea. She could tell that after Baby Qin'er had rejected the kind gesture, the other party was displeased. As long as the ginger tea was brought to Baby Qin'er, she would have to drink it whether she liked it or not. She thought that Lin Qingyi was quite domineering; she wasn't someone Baby Qin'er could provoke.
A few minutes later, Bai Wenxi brought the ginger tea to Qin Shiyue.
Qin Shiyue looked at the steaming ginger tea, thinking to herself, Is this for real? Even an obvious excuse like mine is being taken so seriously. She stared at the ginger tea, unsure whether to accept it or refuse it.
At that moment, Lin Qingyi took the ginger tea from Bai Wenxi, bringing it to her lips and gently tasting a sip.
"It's not hot, the water temperature is just right," Lin Qingyi said, then handed the ginger tea to a stunned Qin Shiyue.
Qin Shiyue watched as Lin Qingyi tested the water temperature, feeling a bit disoriented. This sister is really playing her part too well. I honestly feel like kneeling before her and begging her to be my teacher. Of course, Qin Shiyue immediately stopped herself from having such an irrational thought; she was just building up others' confidence while diminishing her own.
It wasn’t just Qin Shiyue who was stunned; even Bai Wenxi and Fang Xinhua were left speechless. This... was really a bit too much.
Author's Note:
Theater 1:
Qin Shiyue: I want to kneel and lick it.
Lin Qingyi: Lick what?
Qin Shiyue: Of course, the acting.
Lin Qingyi lifted her skirt, revealing her white, slender legs: How about changing to this?
Qin Shiyue swallowed, thinking: Baby Qin'er, be a bit more composed, don’t act like you’ve never seen the world. You have to hold back the temptation. But isn’t it true that I’ve never seen the world either? I’ve never tried a woman, and now I can hardly control the wild desires inside me.
Theater 2:
Qin Shiyue: Teacher Lin’s acting is so good. My heart is honest, I want to kneel, but my fragile self-esteem won’t allow it. My bones are so brittle, they’d break as soon as I kneel.
Lin Qingyi: The favor I’ve given you that’s unique to you, and you think I’m acting? I’m so offended.
Post comments: Still 20 random red envelopes.
