After Being Scummed – Chapter 104

Extra 3: Brilliance of Youth 9

Zuo Jingyou pressed against Yin Bai and kissed her all night. The next day, they naturally became a couple.

Since Zuo Jingyou had to film a kissing scene the next day, Yin Bai woke up early with a long face, clearly unhappy.

After getting ready, Yin Bai still wore a stern and unhappy expression. Zuo Jingyou couldn’t help but coax and comfort her before taking her out for the shoot.

The scene went exceptionally smoothly, and they finished it in one take.

After filming, Zuo Jingyou brushed her teeth and asked Yin Bai to disinfect her. Although Yin Bai was annoyed, she understood Zuo Jingyou’s predicament. While kissing her, she sternly said, “No more scenes like this in the future, okay?”

Zuo Jingyou bit her lip and smiled, soothingly saying, “This scene is a one-time thing. There won’t be any more in the future.”

Yin Bai was dizzy from her kiss and lay on the bed for a while, holding Zuo Jingyou close and saying, “When you say there won’t be any more, do you mean the intimate scenes in this movie are finished?”

Zuo Jingyou rested her head on Yin Bai’s chest, rubbing her face against it and chuckled, “Yes, my dear.”

Yin Bai furrowed her brows as she pondered for a moment, squinting at Zuo Jingyou and saying, “So you tricked me into coming here just to kiss me for the intimate scenes?”

Zuo Jingyou didn’t deny it, lightly curling her lips and casually pinching Yin Bai’s face, she said, “Well, why not? When it comes to a first kiss, I’d rather give it to someone I like.”

Yin Bai blushed slightly when she heard Zuo Jingyou say she liked her. She raised her hand, gently hooked it around Zuo Jingyou’s neck, and leaned down to kiss her tenderly.

It was an incredibly gentle kiss, starting from her lips and inching towards the corners of her mouth, chin, neck, collarbone, and down to her heart. Slowly, it moved lower and lower…

Zuo Jingyou had never realized that Yin Bai had this ability. She held onto Yin Bai’s hand, feeling like a snowflake falling onto her lips in the winter, gradually melting between their tongues.

In the cold winter night, she melted into a warm puddle of water, slumbering in Yin Bai’s embrace.

Yin Bai stayed with Zuo Jingyou for several days until the day before New Year’s Eve when she led Zuo Jingyou back to Haicheng.

They each returned to their respective homes, and on New Year’s Eve, Zuo Jingyou video called Yin Bai during the dinner.

On the call, Yin Bai met Zuo Jingyou’s sister and mother and greeted them politely.

After exchanging greetings, Zuo Jingyou had a conversation with Grandma Yin, and only then did Yin Bai return to her room with her phone to chat with Zuo Jingyou.

Zuo Jingyou teased her in the video, saying, “My dear Xiaobai, do you miss me?”

Yin Bai replied that she did, and Zuo Jingyou immediately suggested that she come to Hengdian after the Spring Festival to accompany her during the filming.

Yin Bai agreed and then asked Zuo Jingyou, “Zuo Jingyou, do you really enjoy acting?”

Zuo Jingyou thought seriously for a moment and replied, “I really do. Currently, besides liking you, acting is probably the thing I enjoy the most.”

Yin Bai pursed her lips and asked again, “Do you want to sign a contract then?”

Zuo Jingyou furrowed her brow and pondered for a while before saying, “Director He mentioned it to me, but I haven’t made up my mind yet.”

Yin Bai smiled, her eyes sparkling as she looked at her beloved, and said, “If that’s the case, Zuo Jingyou, hand over everything to me.”

“I’ll establish a company, provide you with scripts, and protect and support you. How about I participate in everything you do in the future?”

Zuo Jingyou was momentarily stunned and then looked at Yin Bai with a smile, saying, “Alright, but are you planning to start a company?”

Yin Bai nodded and told Zuo Jingyou, “Actually, my grandmother asked me before if I wanted to intern at her company. I didn’t know what I wanted to do before, but now… I feel like I’ve found my direction.”

“Investing in films seems interesting. If you’re willing to sign with my company, I promise you’ll always be able to play the roles you want.”

Zuo Jingyou bit her lip and gazed at her with a deep look, saying, “That sounds very tempting… Do I get to play the roles I want? And if there are intimate scenes, will you agree to let me take them?”

Yin Bai completely forgot about this matter, and her face immediately darkened when she heard it. She frowned at Zuo Jingyou and said disapprovingly, “Why are you bringing this up out of nowhere? There are so many good roles you can choose from, why insist on…”

Zuo Jingyou ignored her complaints and simply smiled and said, “Just tell me, are you willing to let me take on those roles?”

Yin Bai bit her lip, looking very conflicted.

Zuo Jingyou gently coaxed, “But you promised, you said you would agree to any role. You can’t go back on your word.”

With the conversation reaching this point, what else could Yin Bai say? She gritted her teeth and reluctantly said, “As long as the script is brilliant, and the characters have depth, then go ahead and play them!”

Zuo Jingyou burst into laughter, “Good girl, Xiaobai. I’ll be waiting for your good news then.”

Yin Bai grumbled for a while, continuously criticizing why she had to bring up playing those roles, knowing well that she would be jealous.

Zuo Jingyou sighed, “There’s nothing I can do. This is the career I’ve chosen. I hope you can respect and support me, and have enough trust in me.”

She spoke with such seriousness, as if she wanted to open up her heart and show it to Yin Bai, “Xiaobai, I hope we can walk together for a long time. So, we need to discuss and compromise on the things that might make us unhappy.”

Zuo Jingyou’s words reached this level, making Yin Bai feel that if she didn’t agree, she would be a petty person.

She made a sound of agreement and said reluctantly, “Okay, Zuo Jingyou, I will support you too.”

But if there was something that bothered her, she would still make a fuss about it!

The two of them chatted sweetly until late into the night and celebrated their first New Year together. The next day, Yin Bai took her planning proposal and went to the study to find her grandmother.

With the efforts she had made in the past half month, collecting and analyzing information, Yin Bai convinced her grandmother and secured the first 100 million yuan investment.

After that, Yin Bai started to establish her own film and television company called “Galaxy” and hired an assistant named Jin Xiangyu. She took a half-step into the entertainment industry.

During the latter half of the winter vacation, Yin Bai accompanied her grandmother to attend many forums and meetings, and had discussions with various investment intermediaries. Finally, she found an obscure science fiction film and invested nearly a 100 million yuan, becoming the film’s biggest investor.

She spent money lavishly and spared no effort. After identifying a remarkably outstanding supporting role in the film, she convinced Zuo Jingyou to join the cast.

At that time, Zuo Jingyou was still filming under He Zhiwen’s crew, juggling her studies and being extremely busy.

After receiving the news from Yin Bai, Zuo Jingyou did not refuse. She filmed for half a month in the other crew and achieved very good results.

In the following year, Zuo Jingyou balanced acting and studying. She played several roles in Yin Bai’s investments and took short-term performance training during winter and summer vacations. Finally, she began to have a solid foundation.

Time flew by, and after a year, Yin Bai’s company was running smoothly. The TV dramas she had invested in gave good returns by the end of the year.

April quickly arrived, and in this year’s Thorn Flower Awards, Director He Zhiwen and Zuo Jingyou emerged together, winning numerous newcomer awards with a film that tells the story of LHON, where young boys and girls gradually lose their sight but continue to live their lives with determination.

In this year, Zuo Jingyou, with her outstanding acting skills, officially appeared in the public eye as a promising newcomer.

In July, the science fiction film that Yin Bai had invested in became a huge hit, raking in billions at the box office. As the first investor, Yin Bai earned a substantial profit.

Meanwhile, Zuo Jingyou’s exceptional performance in the film further increased her popularity and caught the attention of many directors, who extended their offers to her.

With fame came numerous groundless rumors. When she announced her second collaboration with He Zhiwen, journalists interviewed her, asking if she and He Zhiwen were in a relationship.

Facing the cameras of the media, Zuo Jingyou smiled confidently and answered, “No, Director He and I are just good friends.”

During the premiere of the new film, Zuo Jingyou brought up a sensitive topic once again, saying, “This is Director He’s film premiere, and although I shouldn’t mention irrelevant matters, there have been too many inquiries lately. I feel it’s better to make things clear.”

“I mentioned before that I am in a relationship, but it’s not with Director He or any other guy. It’s with a very lovely girl.”

“In short, I hope everyone won’t misunderstand anymore.”

Zuo Jingyou’s remarks during the press conference quickly made headlines and became a hot topic. As a rising female actress, openly revealing a romantic relationship and coming out of the closet, it was undeniably a bold move.

This incident caused a significant stir on the internet, and Zuo Jingyou’s fan base was also affected by the news.

Some of the endorsement deals and film projects that had been previously arranged were canceled or withdrawn. However, Zuo Jingyou remained calm and composed, continuing to work diligently and professionally, taking on the roles that were still available.

Yin Bai had never imagined that someone like her, who was destined to shine in the entertainment industry, would openly disclose her romantic relationship without reservation.

You see, a female actress who remains single and focuses solely on her career gains popularity much faster than an actress who generates numerous rumors, let alone a female actress who identifies as a lesbian.

Zuo Jingyou’s actions inspired Yin Bai. As someone who received all of Zuo Jingyou’s affections, Yin Bai enthusiastically sought out a plethora of scripts for Zuo Jingyou to choose from according to her mood.

Soon, it was Yin Bai’s twentieth birthday.

On her birthday, Grandma Yin hosted a grand party at their Galaxy Hotel, inviting friends from all walks of life to formally announce Yin Bai as her successor.

Zuo Jingyou attended the party as Yin Bai’s girlfriend and they enjoyed themselves until around midnight before hand in hand returning to their hotel suite.

Both of them were very happy, but just a short distance from the elevator, an unexpected incident occurred.

Upon hearing the girl’s exclamation, Zuo Jingyou quickly turned to Yin Bai. They exchanged a glance and immediately called for security while moving towards the source of the sound.

With the help of the security team, they together rescued the girl who had almost fallen victim to the scum.

Zuo Jingyou and Yin Bai brought the girl to their suite, gave her a glass of water, and looked at her across from them, wearing Yin Bai’s suit jacket, appearing disheveled. Zuo Jingyou softly asked, “What’s your name?”

Trembling, the girl held the water glass with shaky hands, her eyes red and her voice trembling as she said, “Xiao Nian… Miss Zuo, thank you for saving me tonight.”

“I… I will definitely repay you in a meaningful way!”

Zuo Jingyou looked at the girl’s disheveled appearance with great pity and said, “This is what I should do, you don’t need to thank me.”

As Zuo Jingyou spoke, she raised her gaze to Yin Bai, who was nearby, angrily scolding someone on the phone. Zuo Jingyou smirked and said, “If you want to thank someone, thank my girlfriend.”

Following her gaze, Xiao Nian looked towards the foreign girl leaning on a cane, standing by the window and cursing. Gratitude shimmered in her eyes.

Biting her lip, tears welling up, Xiao Nian said, “Thank your girlfriend too. In any case, you both are very kind and wonderful people.”

After Yin Bai finished the call, the police arrived quickly. They both accompanied Xiao Nian in making a statement, and then they left.

Zuo Jingyou sensed that Xiao Nian seemed to be facing some difficulties. Upon asking, she learned that Xiao Nian’s family had gone bankrupt, her father had embezzled money and fled, and her mother had become paralyzed after jumping off a building. That’s why Xiao Nian had signed a contract with her current management company, which was essentially a contract to sell herself, in order to enter the entertainment industry and repay the debts.

Zuo Jingyou felt a deep sympathy for the girl and looked at Yin Bai beside her with gentle eyes that conveyed the message, “Please help.”

After some consideration, Yin Bai said to Xiao Nian, “I can help you. I will obtain your contract and lend you money to repay the debts.”

“But for the next ten years, you will have to work in my company and earnestly act to repay the debts. How does that sound?”

Without hesitation, Xiao Nian nodded heavily and said, “Yes!”

“Thank you for extending a helping hand. I will work hard to earn money and repay this debt!”

After rescuing Xiao Nian together, they brought her into Galaxy Film and Television, and Xiao Nian officially became Zuo Jingyou’s junior sister.

Zuo Jingyou felt sorry for Xiao Nian’s experience and cooperated with her in several movies in the early stage.

It wasn’t until Zuo Jingyou was 23 years old that she and Xiao Nian starred in a martial arts fantasy film portraying the relationship between senior and junior sisters. The film became a massive hit, and due to Zuo Jingyou being a lesbian, many people shipped her with Xiao Nian.

The “Red and White Roses” ship dominated all websites that year, much to Yin Bai’s annoyance!

She was so jealous that it soared. Seeing an increasing number of admirers for Zuo Jingyou, she decided to take the initiative and propose to Zuo Jingyou sooner, wanting to get engaged with her.

However, she didn’t expect that Zuo Jingyou would take the initiative first. On the day she won the Best Actress award at the Thorny Flower Awards the following year, Zuo Jingyou directly proposed to Yin Bai.

In the midst of countless dazzling lights, in front of numerous cameras, Zuo Jingyou held the trophy, looked towards Yin Bai hidden in the darkness, tears shimmering in her eyes, and smiled as she said, “Although this decision is impulsive, the moment I received this award, I suddenly wanted to get married.”

“My little rose, would you be willing to come into the glass enclosure I’ve created for you? Will you let me cherish you, love you, take care of you, and believe that I can grow you in my heart over and over again?”

“If you’re willing, please come to my planet and spend the rest of your life with me.”

As her words fell, applause erupted.

A spotlight shone on Yin Bai, who suppressed her tears, pretended to sigh, and leaned on her cane as she stood up. With unsteady steps, she approached Zuo Jingyou.

Under the camera’s gaze, the young and handsome Yin Bai, who looked incredibly beautiful, appeared like an elderly person, limping and hobbling towards Zuo Jingyou.

Although her walking posture was ungraceful and her approach to Zuo Jingyou seemed disheveled, every step was resolute.

Amidst the bewildered gazes of everyone, she confidently arrived in front of Zuo Jingyou, took out the ring she had prepared from her pocket, and somewhat helplessly said, “You, really do whatever you want…”

“At a time like this, do you have a ring for the proposal?”

Saying this, she knelt down on one knee with the support of her cane, opened the ring box, and looked at Zuo Jingyou with a smile. “Let me do it instead.”

“Zuo Jingyou, would you be willing to come to my desert, dig a well, and turn my world into an oasis?”

Zuo Jingyou looked at the person in front of her, the tears shimmering in her eyes. She covered her mouth with her hand, tears streaming down in big drops, and said, crying and smiling, “I’m willing!”

Yin Bai knew she would say those words, so she took out the ring and gently pushed it onto Zuo Jingyou’s trembling finger.

After putting the ring on Zuo Jingyou’s finger, she looked up at her with tears in her eyes and said with a smile, “Then, please kiss me.”

No more words were needed. Zuo Jingyou, with the ring on her finger, bent down and passionately kissed her.

In the tear-filled haze, the white light stretched, and the applause faded into the distance. Yin Bai raised her hand and embraced the slender waist of the woman, firmly holding onto the whole world.

Yes, since the first time they met, she knew that Zuo Jingyou was the person who would come into her world.

And now, Zuo Jingyou had become the world where she found solace, the best gift bestowed upon her by the heavens.

If there were ten thousand years, she would love Zuo Jingyou for ten thousand years, unwaveringly.

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LP: Xiaobai and Teacher Zuo’s story is now complete! Thank you all for reading :))

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