Chapter 29: Showdown

After breakfast, Xiao Moyan insisted on taking Xia Lingying to the set. Xia Lingying looked at her expressionlessly, said nothing, picked up her bag, and walked out by herself. Xiao Moyan sighed, turned around, and rolled her eyes dramatically at Mrs. Xu, who was pretending not to notice while cleaning the plates. Grabbing the car keys, she hurried after Xia Lingying.

In the middle of the yard, only Xiao Moyan's car was parked, which was unusual. Xia Lingying scanned the area but didn't see her own car, causing her to frown unconsciously. Xiao Moyan caught up with her, grabbed her arm, opened the car door, and pushed her inside. Noticing her confusion, she explained, "Don't bother looking. I had A'Sen take your car. It hasn't been serviced in a long time, so it's getting a full check-up this time. From now on, I'll just drive you wherever you need to go."

"..."

Xia Lingying was speechless. She knew without thinking that this was another one of Xiao Moyan's tricks. She got into the car and sat in the passenger seat, turning her head to look at the scenery outside the window, not saying a word to Xiao Moyan. Xiao Moyan didn't hurry to start the car but turned to face Xia Lingying, staring at her intently. After a long while, she chuckled softly, "Oh, is my ice queen jealous?"

Unexpectedly, a feeling of secret joy surged in her heart. Xiao Moyan had always disliked women who got jealous for no reason, and Hu Feifei was one such example. But when it came to the woman she loved, it felt different. Xiao Moyan, with a touch of fortunate happiness, smiled mischievously. Jealousy meant that Xia Lingying truly loved and cared for her, didn't it? Let her be jealous, let her be jealous as much as she wants!

Xia Lingying frowned when she heard this but didn't reply or look at her. So what if she was jealous? She was envious of those women who had been by Xiao Moyan's side, jealous of their relationships and familiarity. First, there was Hu Feifei, and now there was Fang Ruolin. She could accept Xiao Moyan's wild past, but that didn't mean Xia Lingying could tolerate her showing affection to others after they were together. Women are selfish; no one wants to share their lover with others.

Xiao Moyan looked at Xia Lingying with a seductive smile, reaching out to hug her, but Xia Lingying pushed her away forcefully. Xiao Moyan's smile didn't fade. She leaned forward, forcibly pulling Xia Lingying into her arms. Feeling her struggle, she lowered her head and gently kissed her fair cheek. Sure enough, the person in her arms stopped sulking and lay motionless against her chest, though her body remained stiff.

"Xiaxia, don't overthink. Fang Ruolin and I are just friends." 

Seeing no response from Xia Lingying, Xiao Moyan continued to explain.

"We've known each other for many years and are best friends, but it's limited to friendship. If we could have been together, it would have happened long ago. Why wait until now? When I first met her, I had just taken over Tian Huang, and she was still a rookie journalist."

At this point, a smile appeared on Xiao Moyan's lips. "Back then, she followed me around in a beat-up car every day, trying to dig up some gossip. Unlike other reporters, she was so smart that no matter what I did, I couldn't shake her off."

"Later, I got so annoyed that I went straight to her car window to confront her, but Fang Ruolin was just there enjoying a pancake, ignoring me. When she finally finished eating, she talked me in circles with her sharp tongue."

"You were like that?" Xia Lingying in her arms finally spoke, looking at Xiao Moyan with a satisfied expression.

Xiao Moyan pursed her lips and smiled proudly. "But—in the end, I still won."

Seeing Xia Lingying's puzzled eyes, Xiao Moyan smiled and continued.

"I poached her. Gao Jin hired her with generous terms. When I need help, she comes, and otherwise, Fang Ruolin does what she wants. Gradually, we got to know each other better and found out we had similar personalities, so we became friends. Fang Ruolin is very loyal. Back when I couldn't even find my footing at Tian Huang, she helped me a lot."

Hearing this, Xia Lingying lowered her head again, pursing her lips without speaking. Xiao Moyan knew what she was thinking. She chuckled, pinched her chin, and gently kissed her. "Don't overthink. As long as you're by my side, nothing else matters."

Xia Lingying stopped sulking, letting Xiao Moyan hold her. Xiao Moyan's past twenty-five years were a blank without her, but from now on, she was determined to make up for it.

As Xia Lingying pondered, Xiao Moyan's arm around her waist suddenly tightened. In a dizzying motion, Xiao Moyan pressed her down onto the seat. Instinctively, Xia Lingying looked up at Xiao Moyan. Just as she raised her head, her lips were seized in a fierce kiss by the cool, soft lips above her...

"After explaining so much, shouldn't I get a reward?" Xiao Moyan panted softly, one arm tightly around Xia Lingying's waist, the other holding the back of her head to press her closer. Xiao Moyan's lips and tongue matched her dominant aura, revealing a hidden sharpness. She pried open Xia Lingying's slightly parted lips and invaded deeply...

"Bam bam bam!"

The two were kissing passionately when Mrs. Xu outside the car started knocking on the window, frantically waving her bag.

"Mmm—someone's here—"

Xia Lingying panted, trying to push Xiao Moyan away, but Xiao Moyan held her tightly, not letting her move.

"Ignore it..."

Mrs. Xu widened her eyes, looking angrily at the two ignoring her. She knocked harder on the window, making it thump loudly, and spoke up, "Enough already! Do you know what time it is? Miss, aren't you worried about making Xiaxia late for her shoot? Enough already, I'm still here—"

"What do you want???!!!" 

Xiao Moyan, annoyed by the noise, sat up, yanked open the car door, and glared at Mrs. Xu, shouting impatiently. Mrs. Xu rolled her eyes at her, shoved Xiao Moyan's bag into her hands, shook her head, and muttered, 

“After having a wife, you forgot about me, what a person..."

With that, and under the astonished gaze of the two, Mrs. Xu walked back into the house with small steps, her back looking somewhat lonely. After a while, Xiao Moyan looked at Xia Lingying with amusement, "What kind of person is she!"

Xia Lingying pursed her lips, smiling softly, a feeling of happiness surrounding her. She reached out and hugged Xiao Moyan tightly, burying her head in her chest, greedily inhaling the scent of mint from her, and whispered, "What kind of person? Someone just like you..."

"..."

 When they arrived at the set, Xiao Moyan didn’t go in to avoid making things difficult for Xia Lingying. She just smiled and asked for a kiss before hurrying back to headquarters. Standing there quietly, watching Xiao Moyan's back, Xia Lingying had a faint smile on her lips. After a while, she turned and walked into the set, her usual cold demeanor replaced by a touch of warmth.

Lan Chen, who had been discharged from the hospital early, was rehearsing a scene with Jiang Feng. Seeing Xia Lingying come in, she greeted her with a smile. 

"Xiaxia—"

"What are you doing here?" 

Xia Lingying looked at Lan Chen in surprise, her gaze then shifting to Lan Chen's right shoulder.

Lan Chen smiled and swung her right arm, trying to show she was fine. "I can't delay everyone's scenes because of me. There are only seven episodes left. I have to push through, even if it’s tough. I've had enough of this crappy show; it’s better to finish it sooner."

Xia Lingying nodded and didn't say more. Her phone rang, and she took it out, smiling unconsciously when she saw the message.

Xiao Moyan: I'll pick you up after work. Let's go out to eat. Don’t worry about Mrs. Xu; I'm thinking of finding her a companion who shares her temperament. Should it be a man or a woman?

Lan Chen stared at Xia Lingying, the smile fading from her eyes. She took a deep breath. 

"Xiaxia, are you and Xiao Moyan together?!"

Closing her phone, Xia Lingying looked up, expressionless, at Lan Chen. "I don't think that's any of your business."

Lan Chen scoffed and shook her head. "Xiaxia, don't forget, you and Xiao Moyan can't be together. 

If godfather finds out—"

Xia Lingying's eyes suddenly turned sharp, her face cold as she stared at Lan Chen. Lan Chen, her face dark with anger, stared back for a moment without saying a word, then turned and walked away sullenly.

****

"What? Say that again, Xiao Moyan, say it again!!!" Hu Feifei glared at Xiao Moyan, nearly roaring.

Xiao Moyan waved her hand, looking at her coldly. "I'm with Xia Lingying now. I don't want her overthinking, so don't come to Tian Huang looking for me anymore."

Hu Feifei, trembling with anger, tilted her head back as tears streamed down her young face. Biting her lower lip, she looked at Xiao Moyan with resentment. "Momo, haven't I been good to you? Why would you choose a cold, unfeeling person over loving me?"

Xiao Moyan shook her head, her right hand rubbing her forehead. After a whole morning of meetings, she finally had time to rest, only to be troubled by Hu Feifei. Her tone became impatient. "It's not for you to decide if she's good or not. I've said my piece. Whether you want to or not, you're not allowed to come find me anymore!"

"Xiao Moyan, you bastard!"

Hu Feifei glared at Xiao Moyan, tears of bitterness streaming into her mouth, her eyes full of unwillingness. Why? Why did Xia Lingying get to steal Xiao Moyan away from her like this? She had stayed by Xiao Moyan's side for four years! And Xia Lingying? She hadn't done anything but wanted to take Xiao Moyan away just like that?

"I won't let this go!" Hu Feifei shouted and turned to leave, but Xiao Moyan grabbed her back, her face dark, whispering coldly, 

"Hu Feifei, if you dare touch Xia Lingying again, you'll regret it!"

Hu Feifei turned around, her eyes wide with disbelief as she looked at Xiao Moyan. Tears flowed like broken beads, one after another. After a moment, she tried to pull her hand back, but Xiao Moyan's grip was painfully tight. Through her tears, Hu Feifei stared at Xiao Moyan's cold, unfeeling eyes. The jealousy tortured her, making her chest ache. Xiao Moyan, would you really treat me like this for another woman? 

In a fit of rage, Hu Feifei grabbed the hard marble pen holder from the table and raised it high, aiming to smash it down on Xiao Moyan.

Author's Note:

(⊙o⊙)Ah! I finally finished the third update, /(ㄒoㄒ)/~~, so tired…

Feifei is very brave. It feels so safe to have a girlfriend like this...

Okay, wave your little hand, Huahua~

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