Trending Again – Chapter 33

My wife says she doesn’t eat free meals

Upon awakening from a dream, Si Meng realized that the person beside her had long since vanished, leaving behind a crumpled cloth doll.

Supporting her sore waist, Si Meng limped her way towards the bathroom, inwardly cursing Lin Hanyue’s roughness and lack of restraint from the previous night. The more she cursed, the angrier she became, almost wishing to give her a good beating.

Leaning against the door, Lin Hanyue watched the imposing figure in front of her with a hint of embarrassment. Hadn’t she just left for a little while? And now she was so impatient?

It seemed she had been too gentle with her last night!

“Are you scolding me for being heartless?” A deep voice, as solemn as a cold pine, sounded from behind. It carried a mixture of teasing, indulgence, and helplessness. Just as Si Meng was about to turn around, Lin Hanyue hugged her waist from behind.

“You…didn’t you leave? How did you come back again?” Si Meng slightly turned her head, looking at Lin Hanyue’s profile. Her face was touched by the morning chill, and the sunlight seeping through the gaps in the curtains gracefully illuminated her.

The corners of Lin Hanyue’s mouth curved upwards, and her slender phoenix eyes seemed to radiate boundless brilliance. With a tone resembling a child seeking praise, she proudly said, “Isn’t it because a certain little glutton was craving Su-style braised duck soup in her dreams?”

“Hey, how did you know? It’s hard to find that soup.” Si Meng spoke, but she was immediately captivated by a pleasant fragrance.

Lin Hanyue lifted Si Meng by the waist, leaving a fragrant kiss before she could react. This kiss was gentle and shallow, unlike the dominance and plunder of the previous night. Si Meng gazed into those indulgent phoenix eyes and unintentionally fell deep into them.

“Go and drink your soup obediently, replenish your body. I’ll go get hot water for you.”

“Okay.” Si Meng nodded absentmindedly, feeling a bit touched and also a bit uncomfortable. So Lin Hanyue could be this kind to her too? It was truly surprising and heartwarming.

Si Meng put on the clothes handed to her by Lin Hanyue. The outfit suited her well, accentuating her graceful curves. The red dress revealed her snow-white skin in a tantalizing manner, and on her delicate collarbone were two “little strawberries,” perfectly symmetrical, clearly the work of someone special.

“It really suits you,” Lin Hanyue stared intently at the little enchantress before her, unconsciously swallowing a lump in her throat. Her blood surged inexplicably, and she regretted it. She suddenly didn’t want anyone else to see this alluring Si Meng.

She wanted to hide her—the thought flashed through Lin Hanyue’s mind.

Meanwhile, Si Meng was completely unaware of the impact she had on others. She asked naively, “How do I look? Am I beautiful?”

“Beautiful, and… very sweet.”

“Hmm?”

Soon, Si Meng was devoured once again, her lips swollen and red from the passionate kiss. The person responsible looked utterly satisfied, like a contented cat, squinting their eyes.

Si Meng stared at Lin Hanyue with a hint of annoyance. Next time, she would make her understand the meaning of self-restraint.

Si Meng’s phone rang, and the familiar ringtone indicated that it was a call from Lu Qi.

“Hello, what’s up?”

“Xiao Group specifically requested to sign a contract with you! We have a powerful backer now! Even if you walk with an outward splay, inward splay, or a bowlegged gait, it won’t be a problem,” Lu Qi couldn’t help but shout, clearly ecstatic for her.

“Oh, by the way, they’re coming later for a photoshoot. Don’t forget, it’s for the talent show 《Sailing Sisters》. I have a feeling that this will be your stepping stone to fame.”

Si Meng had her phone on speaker, so Lin Hanyue beside her could clearly hear the conversation. However, she didn’t show any surprise and even had a nonchalant expression.

“I believe you’ll become famous,” Lin Hanyue smiled, the sweetness of her smile reaching deep into one’s heart.

Si Meng’s breath hitched. This woman’s smile was too captivating. Who could resist it?

Reluctantly bidding farewell to Lin Hanyue, Si Meng also wanted to stay close to her, but she had to go to work now. She got into the car from the Lin family and drove away.

The phone rang, and the caller was Xiao Changhe, the eldest grandson of the Xiao family, also her senior.

“Hello?”

“Junior sister, everything has been arranged. Xiao Group’s resources will be tilted towards Si Meng.”

“Okay, thank you.” Lin Hanyue maintained a professional tone, while Xiao Changhe had grown accustomed to her cold demeanor. He just didn’t understand why she cared so much about Si Meng.

“But I don’t understand, signing her to your studio would be more beneficial for her career, right?” Xiao Changhe couldn’t figure out why she had to use him as an intermediary.

A hint of cunning flashed in Lin Hanyue’s eyes as she drawled, “My wife doesn’t want to rely on me for an easy ride, so it’s better to avoid suspicion.”

“Ha, cough, you… came out!”

“……”

So, this guy is a 2G¹?

“Cough, I’m sorry, that was rude.” Xiao Changhe let out a sigh. He and Lin Hanyue had known each other since childhood, and it was impossible for him not to have feelings for her. But since it was the case, he wished her well.

After finishing her instructions, Lin Hanyue returned to the company for a meeting. Throughout the day, she had a smile on her face, even when there were mistakes in the proposals, the CEO didn’t get angry. All the employees speculated unanimously, could it be that the CEO was in love?

On the other hand, Si Meng arrived at Xiao Group. The contract signing process went smoothly today, so smoothly that she almost thought she had used her connections to get in through the back door.

The receptionist showed utmost respect, and the person handling her was a top-tier agent from Xiao Entertainment. Even the contract provided was an S-class contract from Xiao Entertainment.

“The contract is fine, go ahead and sign.” Lu Qi pondered for a moment and realized that the treatment they offered was extremely generous.

“Okay.” Si Meng signed the contract decisively and was immediately taken by Lu Qi to the makeup room. She noticed that the makeup artist was a delicate-looking girl wearing large black-framed glasses, who seemed a bit shy as she looked at Si Meng.

“Who is this?”

“Um, Mengmeng, this is the makeup artist I found for you. Although you’re already beautiful without makeup, she will surely make you even more stunning!” Lu Qi said, pushing the makeup artist, Yu Jing, forward. Yu Jing glanced at Lu Qi before gathering her courage.

“Miss Si, please give me a chance. I will make everyone witness your beauty.” Yu Jing tugged at her sleeve, determined to make the most of the opportunity Lu Qi had fought for her.

Si Meng watched the interaction between the two and suddenly understood why Lu Qi had been acting strangely during this period. What kind of magic did this girl possess?

Si Meng observed the girl’s appearance, which was not particularly remarkable apart from her lively eyes. In other aspects, she had an ordinary appearance.

“Do you specialize in makeup artistry?” Si Meng asked with certainty.

“Yes,” Yu Jing replied earnestly. When it came to her profession, she appeared confident and composed.

“Do you have the ability to design makeup looks? Design one for me.” Si Meng was filled with anticipation. What kind of makeup would complement this dress?

“Sure, Lu Qi, go outside and don’t get in the way,” Yu Jing shooed Lu Qi out of the room.

Lu Qi: “!!!”

Lu “Tool” Qi: I become an outsider.

Half an hour later, the door of the makeup room swung open, and a seductive and enchanting woman walked out. She exuded an unabashed beauty that could instantly captivate everyone’s attention, even when she stood still.

Lu Qi wiped the drool off the corner of her mouth. She’s so alluring, just as the ancients have described.

“What do you think? Astonishing, right? Does it remind you of the beauty mark you had in your youth?” Yu Jing pinched Lu Qi’s cheeks and asked.

“N-No, my heart only belongs to you. I don’t have any beauty marks,” Lu Qi stammered.

“Cough, cough… This is a public place. It’s shameful to spread dog food,” Si Meng remarked, watching how tightly Lu Qi was being controlled. She didn’t expect her to have such a trait of being under her wife’s thumb.

Si Meng was then led by the staff to take photos, which would be used as official promotional images for 《Sailing Sisters》. Once the photos were released and posted on Weibo, it immediately caused a frenzy. Si Meng was no longer the obscure D-list streamer but a rising star.

Lu Qi stared at Yu Jing, her face filled with infatuation.

“Don’t look at me like that, with those lustful eyes,” Yu Jing pinched Lu Qi’s face, playing with it.

“Hehe, my wife is amazing. She made little Mengmeng look so beautiful.” Lu Qi stuck to Yu Jing like a boneless rubber gum.

“Cut the rainbow farts. Not tonight, I’m on my period.”

“Well, can we at least kiss and hug?” Lu Qi quickly changed the subject and continued, “You were an outstanding employee of your company, how could you willingly become an assistant?”

“My previous company didn’t value me. I had to find a way to make a living,” Yu Jing said casually, but Lu Qi knew that being sidelined must have felt terrible. After all, being too excellent often invites baseless jealousy.

“But now, things are different. Mengmeng is a good person, and I’m doing well too. I won’t let anyone bully you again,” Lu Qi said as she reached out to hold Yu Jing’s hand. Yu Jing reciprocated, and the two intertwined their fingers.

1. “2G” is short for “二百五” (èrbǎiwǔ), which is a derogatory term used to describe someone as foolish, ignorant, or lacking common sense. It implies that the person is not very intelligent or is acting in a silly manner. It’s a playful way of teasing or mocking someone’s behavior.