Chapter 37 p3: The Aloof Movie Queen is Flirting with Me Again Today
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Li Xu had clearly been behind it.
His betrayal, the public humiliation, the online hate, it had all been too much for her fragile heart to bear.
So, in the darkness of that lonely night, she had taken a knife and walked into the bathroom.
That was the moment Xin Yao had arrived.
In the original timeline, however, her story hadn’t ended there. Her assistant, Chen Jia, had arrived, looking for her keys, and had saved her.
With the support of her assistant and her agent, she had started to heal, to rebuild her life.
But Li Xu, wanting to secure his position with his wealthy girlfriend, and afraid of the original owner revealing the truth, had decided to finish what he had started.
He had manipulated her cousin, a gambling addict, into harassing her for money.
She had given him everything she had, but it was never enough. When she finally had nothing left to give, he had exposed her past, accusing her of being ungrateful and manipulative.
Her aunt had stolen her money, her cousin had betrayed her, and the relentless online hate had returned, crushing her spirit.
She had looked out the window at the sunlight, then walked calmly to the windowsill and jumped.
A few days later, reading the news of the actress’s suicide, Li Xu had smiled, closing his phone.
He had known all along that she was fragile, that a little push would be enough to send her over the edge.
Now, there was nothing standing in his way.
The pain in Xin Yao’s wrist intensified.
Recalling the details of the original owner’s tragic story made her even angrier, her mind filled with curses.
That damn bastard! A modern-day Chen Shimei!
It hurt so much!
Xin Yao hated pain.
Just you wait, you scumbag!
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That same night, as Xin Yao, still reeling from her arrival in the mission world, was being rushed to the hospital by Chen Jia, in another part of the city…
Xu Jingyu added another jar of candy to her collection.
This time, it was peach-flavored, the soft pink candies nestled in a clear glass jar, looking pretty and inviting.
She carefully placed it in a cabinet.
As the camera zoomed out, a whole wall filled with jars of candy, all sorts of flavors and colors, came into view.
Her agent, sitting on the sofa, looked at her, slightly exasperated.
“You’ve collected an entire wall of candy, and I’ve never seen you eat any of it.”
Xu Jingyu didn’t reply, her back still turned.
She didn’t particularly like candy, and she didn’t know why she collected it, but she couldn’t resist buying it whenever she saw it.
As if she was waiting for someone to come and eat it.
After carefully arranging the jars, she closed the cabinet door.
Her reflection in the glass revealed a strangely dressed figure.
It was early autumn, the weather still warm, but she was dressed in long sleeves and pants, her buttons fastened to the top, even wearing a pair of black gloves.
If she wasn’t meeting someone today, she would probably be wearing a mask as well.
She kept her skin covered as much as possible.
She glanced at her watch, then walked over to the sofa and sat down, her posture rigid, her demeanor aloof and almost sterile, like someone with OCD.
Her agent, accustomed to her silence and her cold demeanor, didn’t mind, her voice gentle and patient.
“President Xu, we’ve received several scripts lately. Would you like to take a look?”
She gestured towards a stack of scripts on the table.
One script, however, was placed separately.
Xu Jingyu glanced at it.
Her agent, sensing her gaze, quickly explained, “Ah, that’s Director Gao Ge’s new script. He said the female lead was written specifically for you. He insisted I show it to you.”
“It’s an award-worthy script, but it’s a same-sex romance, with lots of intimate scenes. I figured you wouldn’t be interested, so I was about to decline.”
Their aloof and powerful client, despite her quiet demeanor, had a strong aversion to physical contact. Even a lingering gaze could irritate her.
That’s why she always kept herself covered, avoiding public appearances, interviews, and any unnecessary interactions.
She was a mystery to the outside world.
But she was undeniably beautiful, her stunning appearance having catapulted her to fame from the moment she debuted, earning her a legion of devoted fans.
And her status and wealth made her untouchable.
No one knew why she had entered the entertainment industry. Perhaps it was just a whim.
Xu Jingyu didn’t reply, her expression unchanged.
Her agent, assuming she wasn’t interested, started to gather her things, preparing to leave.
As she picked up Director Gao’s script, a photograph slipped out, fluttering to the floor.
Xu Jingyu looked down and saw the person in the photo.
Her usually impassive expression softened, her gaze fixed on the photograph as she bent down to pick it up.
“Who is this?”
She had never cared about the entertainment industry, or anyone in it, a small-time actress like this usually beneath her notice.
Her agent leaned closer, looking at the photo.
It was a beautiful young woman, her eyes especially captivating.
Large, round, and bright, like shimmering drops of mercury, their black and white contrast striking, their depths filled with a captivating light.
She was the most beautiful person the agent had ever seen, besides Xu Jingyu, of course.
“Ah, that’s Xin Yao. Director Gao wanted her for the other lead role, but she’s been involved in some scandals lately, and I heard he’s considering replacing her.”
“Give me the script.”
“What?”
Xu Jingyu’s finger traced the smiling face in the photograph.
“Tell Director Gao that I want her for the other lead. I’ll take the role.”
After the agent left, the room fell silent again.
Xu Jingyu sat there, staring at Xin Yao’s photo.
In the dim light, her reflection flickered in the glass of the candy cabinet beside her.
She had sharp, alluring eyes, their dark pupils almost black, their gaze intense and intimidating.
Her lips were thin, but their color was a vibrant red, her appearance both cold and seductive.
Her skin, rarely exposed to sunlight, was pale, almost translucent, contrasting with her long, dark hair, making her appear even more aloof and untouchable.
She sat there, her gaze fixed on Xin Yao’s photo, for almost the entire night.
Finally, she reached out, as if to touch the photograph.
Then, she paused, removing her gloves.
Her hands, pale and slender, were beautiful in the soft light.
She gently touched Xin Yao’s face in the photograph.
Her breath hitched, her fingers trembling slightly, her throat tightening.
It was as if a switch had been flipped. Her chest began to heave, her breathing becoming more rapid, a flicker of light appearing in her usually dull eyes.
She murmured a name.
“Xin Yao?”
“Xin Yao.”
Creamy Corgi, three-time champion of the “Best Corgi Butt” competition, was the epitome of corgi cuteness.
Its fluffy, round body and wiggling butt were incredibly therapeutic.
Hosts, often stressed and overworked, would sometimes be brought to Creamy Corgi by their system friends, for a cuddle and some much-needed comfort.
Occasionally, Creamy Corgi would also take on private clients, offering cuddle sessions for a small fee, earning some extra points.
So, one day, as Creamy Corgi’s host was sleeping, they were awakened by the unmistakable sounds of pleasure coming from the living room, including, but not limited to, moans, whimpers, and the occasional “Oh, my baby! Let Auntie touch your cute little butt!”
Creamy Corgi’s host, unable to sleep, finally sat up and banged on the wall.
“Who did you bring home this time?! This is outrageous! Right in front of me! Right in front of me!”
Creamy Corgi would cry, wiping its eyes with its paws. “How could you say that?! Who am I doing this for?! For our family!”
“And I always share my earnings with you!”
Just a useless host and her popular corgi system.
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