This was just a test.
Hua Xian originally thought her action would definitely provoke Chi Meng’s displeasure, but it seemed she had misjudged.
Although Chi Meng pulled away when she kissed her, her reaction was strange. She just looked down at Hua Xian, and the tight line of her lips curved into an arc, adding a hint of gentleness to her indifferent face.
Although Chi Meng smiled, a chill ran down Hua Xian’s spine for no reason. Just as she was about to rationalize her action, the other woman pressed down on her again.
“Mmm…”
This kiss carried a punitive meaning. Hua Xian felt her lips were being abraded, but Chi Meng clearly wasn’t going to let her off so easily, fiercely and domineeringly plundering the air from her mouth until the taste of blood spread.
Hua Xian gradually became oxygen-deprived, and her physical strength was no longer enough to keep her sitting up.
She slowly adjusted her posture, leaning obediently in Chi Meng’s arms, her voice slightly hoarse: “Mengmeng, please unlock me first. This is inconvenient…”
With my hands tied, it’s hard to demonstrate my full capability.
Chi Meng sneered, her voice deep and somber: “You didn’t really think you could make me release you with just this method, did you? You used to be the one who took the lead more often, but that doesn’t mean I can’t. …I was just yielding to you.”
The last sentence was unclear, but Hua Xian wasn’t given a chance to discern it, as Chi Meng sealed her lips once again immediately after speaking.
Perhaps she thinks I’m being noisy?
Hua Xian endured the fiery anger coming from Chi Meng, gentle and docile like a little lamb. Perhaps her appeasement pleased Chi Meng, as the force of Chi Meng’s kissing slowly softened.
Hua Xian was completely encircled in Chi Meng’s embrace, truly becoming a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
After the kiss ended, there was a suffocating silence. Chi Meng stared at Hua Xian, dark shadows swirling in her eyes, looking as if she would bite off her neck and drain her blood the next second.
Hua Xian meekly suggested: “…How about we get some rest?”
Please don’t look at me like that, I’m scared.
Chi Meng smiled again—that sinister, terrifying smile that made Hua Xian feel like she was being targeted by a venomous snake, making her uncomfortable all over.
Chi Meng hooked her chin, her voice deep and gloomy: “You deliberately seduced me for more than just ‘sleeping,’ right?”
She heavily emphasized the word “sleeping.” Then, before Hua Xian could speak, she reached out and squeezed her neck.
Hua Xian: !!!
Wait! Give me a chance to explain!
Chi Meng’s eyes flickered, staring for a moment at the damp spot on Hua Xian’s chest, then she leaned down and kissed it.
Hua Xian was still immersed in the threat of “death,” and for a moment, she couldn’t react to this sudden change, her body trembling slightly.
Her neck was still being squeezed. Stimulated by something, Chi Meng’s emotions began to destabilize again, the force on her hand increasing, seemingly intending to take her life.
“M-Mengmeng…” Hua Xian used all her strength to croak out a sound. Chi Meng looked up at her, a dark red glint in her eyes.
“What’s wrong? Unwilling? Too bad, it’s too late.”
You were the one who provoked me first. Even if it means death, I won’t let you go. I want to drag you to hell with me!
Chi Meng released Hua Xian’s neck. Hua Xian gasped for air like a fish out of water, her chest heaving violently. But soon, her body was consumed by a different kind of pain.
Chi Meng completely disregarded whether Hua Xian was adapting or not, focusing only on retaliating against her and venting the pain and resentment buried deep in her heart.
Hua Xian was sweating from the pain, her face turning pale. Blood was rubbed out by the iron chain at her wrist, dripping onto the light-colored sheet like a blooming rose.
After being tormented for most of the night, Hua Xian was half-dead, lying weakly on the bed, half-opening her eyes to look at Chi Meng.
Chi Meng left expressionlessly, tossing out a sentence: “Adapt quickly, this will happen every day from now on.”
Despair filled Hua Xian’s heart, and she slowly closed her eyes.
Perhaps her idea was wrong. She should escape first and then find a way to eliminate Chi Meng’s blackening value, otherwise, at this rate, she would eventually die by Chi Meng’s hand.
Hua Xian lay naked on the bed, hurting all over. She couldn’t even move her legs. She decided to just give up, staring blankly at the ceiling like a dead fish. Her body was exhausted to the extreme, but she felt no sleepiness.
As dawn approached, Hua Xian finally drifted into a hazy sleep, but as soon as her eyes closed, countless dreams followed.
When she first arrived in this world, she was just a third-rate actress, burdened with negative publicity, having just transitioned from being an internet celebrity. At that time, Chi Meng was already a highly sought-after rising star. She had a good family background, was beautiful, and was a professionally trained actress, carrying an innate charisma. Although she was a bit arrogant, she was an excellent actress and never lacked acting offers.
Hua Xian knew the key to the mission lay with Chi Meng, so she used the opportunity of being a supporting actress (female N-number) in Chi Meng’s drama to get close to her. Initially, the other woman naturally wouldn’t spare her a glance. Hua Xian upheld the spirit of “never give up, never abandon,” appearing in Chi Meng’s line of sight as much as possible, seemingly flattering yet maintaining distance. When the time was right, she turned to show favor to other actresses, sending food, drinks, and useful items, like a wealthy landowner in ancient times mesmerized by a courtesan, spending a fortune just for a beauty’s smile.
Someone as proud as Chi Meng naturally couldn’t stand this psychological gap. She questioned Hua Xian why she had changed so quickly, wondering why she had been following her around saying sweet things just recently, only to turn around and surrender to the charms of others?
Hua Xian knew the time was right. She used her superb acting skills, her eyes red, and looked at Chi Meng: “I know you don’t like me, so I don’t want to annoy you. I’m staying far away from you now…”
Chi Meng was momentarily stunned. Then, she lifted her chin slightly and said haughtily: “It’s not… that I especially dislike you. Seeing how pitiful you are, I’ll reluctantly give you a chance to follow me.”
Hua Xian’s eyes dimmed, as if she had made a decision, a trace of finality flashing in her eyes: “No need. Things are quite good as they are now. I’m afraid if I stay by your side for too long, I’ll genuinely fall in love with you.”
Her voice sounded very light, yet every word clearly fell into Chi Meng’s ears. Chi Meng was shocked, standing in place for a long time without moving. By the time she came to her senses, Hua Xian had already disappeared.
Coincidentally, Hua Xian had already finished all her scenes, and she completely vanished from Chi Meng’s life. However, Chi Meng felt like something was missing and thought about the words Hua Xian had said that day every single day.
Their paths crossed again on Chi Meng’s birthday. Hua Xian spent a huge sum to send her a limited-edition diamond necklace but didn’t show up at the birthday banquet. Instead, she sent a text message wishing her a happy birthday.
Chi Meng called her, but the call was rejected. She called again, but the phone was turned off. It wasn’t until all the guests had dispersed and Chi Meng walked out of the hotel lobby that she saw Hua Xian standing not far away.
Seeing that she had been exposed, Hua Xian turned to run, but Chi Meng chased after her and accidentally sprained her ankle. Hua Xian had no choice but to stop and turn back.
“Why didn’t you come to my birthday banquet?” I clearly sent you an invitation…
Chi Meng’s tone carried a grievance that even she hadn’t noticed.
Hua Xian squatted in front of her, gently rubbing her ankle, her voice veiled: “I was afraid you would be unhappy seeing me.”
Chi Meng frowned: “Then why didn’t you answer my call?”
“I…”
“Don’t say it was because you were afraid I’d be unhappy hearing your voice!” Chi Meng interrupted her.
Hua Xian stopped her hand movements, looked up at her, her gaze serious and firm: “I was afraid that seeing you would reawaken the emotions that have been dormant in my heart.”
Chi Meng seemed to be momentarily stunned by her look. She didn’t speak for a long time, then her ears quietly turned red.
“So what if they reawaken? It’s no big deal!” She was still proud, her tone full of self-confidence as she spoke.
Listening to the prompt in her mind that Chi Meng’s favorability had increased, a subtle, almost imperceptible smile bloomed on Hua Xian’s lips.
This gamble paid off.
If she truly didn’t want Chi Meng to see her, she wouldn’t have stayed until then. In Chi Meng’s eyes, her exposure was an accident, but this “accident” was the result Hua Xian wanted.
“Mengmeng, it’s also my birthday today. Can I ask you for a gift?”
Chi Meng uttered an “Ah,” and then Hua Xian’s lips met hers.
Hua Xian’s kiss was fleeting, like a dragonfly skimming the water, and she whispered: “There are too many people here. What a pity.”
Chi Meng touched her lips, blushing, and asked: “A pity about what?”
“That I couldn’t give you a better first kiss experience,” Hua Xian answered.
Chi Meng’s face became even redder. She looked away, unnatural: “Then we can go somewhere else to continue…”
“Continue what?” Hua Xian asked knowingly, holding her foot.
“What else could it be? Of course, it’s finishing what you didn’t finish doing! Why are you asking when you already know!”
Chi Meng’s ears were red enough to drip blood. Just as she was about to stand up, the world suddenly spun, and she found herself in Hua Xian’s slightly cool embrace.
“Your foot is injured. Let me carry you.”
Chi Meng hummed a response, quiet as a mosquito, then asked: “You’re so cold, how long have you been standing outside?”
“Not long, I arrived at six.”
It’s nearly midnight now.
She stood for over five hours in the middle of winter and said “not long.”
“Idiot!”
Hua Xian was actually telling the truth about “not long.” She had calculated that the banquet would end around this time, so she had only arrived half an hour early. But she was accustomed to exaggerating her efforts to make herself appear very devoted.
As for how much of that devotion was genuine, perhaps even she didn’t know.
As long as I can complete the mission, she thought.
That night, the two of them spent a very wonderful evening. Hua Xian was extremely gentle, giving Chi Meng the most unforgettable first kiss and…
Starting the next day, Chi Meng’s attitude towards Hua Xian changed drastically. She couldn’t bear to leave her side, pouring all her resources into her. The two were almost sold as a package deal; where Chi Meng was, Hua Xian was bound to be.
Hua Xian had accumulated good acting skills during her long missions, and riding on Chi Meng’s coattails, she quickly soared, becoming a co-star with her, appearing in major television dramas and films, and even starring in a dual-female-lead web series. For a while, they were unmatched in popularity.
As time passed, Chi Meng’s love for Hua Xian only increased. After confirming that Chi Meng would no longer “persecute” the male and female leads, Hua Xian began to work on setting them up.
Only when they got together as written in the original plot could the mission in this world end.
So, Hua Xian orchestrated a “hero” saving the damsel-in-distress scenario, successfully befriending the female lead, Nan Zhi. But Chi Meng quickly learned of this, and then she started to have her “episodes.”