MQSP - Chapter 43
Chapter 43
Baiye took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. Don't rush, don't rush. Auntie Lin is right here, she's not going anywhere!
"Okay, let's go again."
"Alright, come on, action!"
Gazing at Auntie Lin's tempting lips, Baiye steadied her nerves. "Do… do I need to… use my tongue?" Her tongue felt like it was tied in knots, and she stumbled through the line.
"Cut! No, no. You're supposed to suddenly realize this is an issue, then ask with a sense of bewilderment and shock. There should also be a hint of embarrassment and a little anticipation," Su Yu patiently explained.
A little… a little anticipation??
"Uh, okay, I'm very anticipatory. Er, no…" Baiye muttered, shutting her eyes in frustration. How could she have said her inner thoughts out loud…! Thankfully, the set had been cleared, leaving only the director and a cameraman. Hey, wait a minute, why were Auntie Fang and Auntie here too… They didn't hear that, did they…
Whether they heard her or not was beside the point. The person lying in Baiye's arms had heard every word, and a faint smile touched her lips. Oh, you're very anticipatory, are you?
When they started again, Baiye was determined not to mess up another take. She really, really wanted to kiss Auntie Lin!!!
This time, the little one was exceptionally serious. She focused on Auntie Lin's lips, leaned in closer, then stopped abruptly. She shot a look at the doctor beside them. "Do… do I need to use my tongue?" she asked with an awkward yet polite smile.
The doctor was taken aback, a troubled look on her face that seemed to say, You figure it out.
Baiye silently gulped. Good, that part's over. Finally!
Without a moment's hesitation, she dipped her head and pressed her lips against Auntie Lin's with a smack! But before she could savor the sensation, a sharp pain shot through her lips, accompanied by a dull ache in her gums.
"Oof…" It wasn't just her; Lin Yuqing felt it too and covered her lips.
"Hey, Baiye, who kisses like that? Are you trying to kiss her or chew her face off? Can't you be a little gentler? You've ruined the aesthetic!" Su Yu had been waiting to film a beautiful shot of their lips meeting, but what she captured instead was Baiye using too much force, their mouths smashing together and distorting on impact! Not pretty at all!
"Tea-Tea-Teacher Lin, s-s-sorry!" Baiye stammered an apology, covering her own mouth. Even though it had only been a brief touch, Auntie Lin's lips were so soft and cool. I really want to… take a bite! What would it feel like to bite down? Or to suck on them? If I sucked on her lips and pulled, they'd probably change shape! I've never even seen Auntie Lin pout before!!!
The more Baiye looked, the more she wanted to try. She swallowed hard with an audible gulp. Lin Yuqing was startled. She noticed there was something off about the way the little one was looking at her. What's with that green glint in her eyes? Is she part wolf or something…!
"Baiye? Are you okay?" Su Yu had also noticed something was amiss.
"Perfectly fine! Director Su, let's go again!" The little one nodded, her eyes gleaming with confidence.
"Fine. Just be gentler this time, not like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey. Let's go," Su Yu couldn't resist teasing her. "Just go straight for the kiss. We'll use the previous take for the dialogue."
"Okay!"
Baiye took a deep breath and licked her lips. Some of Auntie Lin's lipstick had transferred onto them. Lemon-flavored~
And now that she'd kissed the lipstick away, Auntie Lin's lips looked even redder and fuller. When she smiled, they curved slightly, forming a beautiful arc. They were just impossibly beautiful!
Baiye gazed intently at Auntie Lin's lips and slowly leaned down. With no lines to say this time, she could focus completely. As Auntie Lin's lips drew near, Baiye steadied her nerves and slowly, gently, covered them with her own.
This gentle touch was completely different from the last one. Before, her lips had just felt tender and soft. Now, she could clearly feel their elasticity. The slickness of the lipstick was gone, leaving them slightly drier, but the sensation was all the more real.
Baiye simply held her lips lightly against Lin Yuqing's, savoring the sensation, not moving for what felt like an eternity.
Su Yu, watching from the side, was growing anxious. Film was expensive!
Before she could say anything, Baiye seemed to have an epiphany. She cupped Lin Yuqing's cheeks with her left hand and gave them a gentle squeeze, causing her mouth to part.
Feeling Auntie Lin's lips part slightly, Baiye couldn't stop gulping. It was like discovering a new world. She cautiously probed, trying to figure out her next move.
First, she gave Lin Yuqing's lips a light lick. Sweet. Delicious!
Emboldened, she extended the tip of her tongue to touch the Cupid's bow on Auntie Lin's upper lip. She closed her eyes instinctively, her entire focus converging on their mouths. Her lips closed slightly, just enough to capture Lin Yuqing's Cupid's bow. She gave it a gentle suck, and when she let go, an inadvertent, soft smacking sound escaped her. Utterly satisfied!
Baiye was thrilled. She opened her eyes, only to find Su Yu squatting right beside her, watching her intently…
"Ah—!" she yelped, nearly losing her composure.
"What… are you doing?" Su Yu was completely baffled. "I told you to kiss her, why are you nibbling on her lips?"
"Hey, hey, and what are you doing?" Su Yu poked Lin Yuqing. "What's with that look of pure enjoyment on your face? Even if you've never filmed a kiss scene, you should know the basics!"
"I'm supposed to be unconscious," Lin Yuqing shot her a look, her expression of disdain completely baffling Su Yu.
"Alright, one more time. My little ancestor, can we please try to get this in one take? Film is expensive!"
"Mmm…" Baiye nodded vaguely. One take is hardly enough! I want to kiss her again and again!!!
"Yuqing, you need to guide her a bit. Don't just lie there like a block of wood."
Lin Yuqing was in a bind. She'd never filmed a kiss scene either! She didn't know how!! Besides, the little one was doing a fine job. At least, she felt very comfortable and had no urge to resist.
They started again. Baiye first parted Lin Yuqing's lips into a small gap. Staring at the tempting opening, it was as if it were whispering to her, 'Come on~ hurry up~~'
With practiced ease, Baiye pressed her lips to Lin Yuqing's. After a brief internal struggle, she slowly extended the tip of her tongue into the gap. The moment it entered, not even half an inch deep, Baiye was at a loss. She didn't know what to do next. What was a French kiss supposed to feel like? What was she supposed to do? She had her tongue in, so… now what?
Baiye tentatively curled the tip of her tongue, brushing against Auntie Lin's teeth. The woman in her arms shuddered slightly. The reaction startled Baiye, and she froze, not daring to move, leaving the tip of her tongue resting between Lin Yuqing's lips and teeth.
Just as Baiye was feeling lost, something warm, soft, and slick suddenly touched the tip of her tongue. The contact was fleeting, but Baiye's body went rigid, a tingling numbness shooting through her as if she'd been electrocuted. She yanked her tongue back, sat bolt upright, and stared at Auntie Lin in a panic. The older woman, however, remained in her arms with her eyes closed, showing no sign that anything was amiss.
Was that Auntie Lin's tongue she had just touched? The softness of that initial contact, the faint tickle that lingered in her mouth, the tingling numbness that spread from that single point to her entire body… She never imagined such a light touch could trigger such an intense chain reaction. The wonderful sensation had only just faded, and Baiye already missed it. A hint of greed now colored her gaze as she looked at Lin Yuqing's lips.
"I'm sorry, Director Su, I didn't perform well just now. I'll do it again!" Baiye declared righteously, about to lower her head once more.
"Hey, no, no, no! I thought your reaction just now was perfect. Your shock was very natural. Excellent, excellent. We'll leave it at that. This scene is a wrap."
"??? But I pulled away!" Baiye was stunned. She had just been zapped by Auntie Lin and had clearly flinched. How could such a strong reaction pass?
"Exactly! That's the reaction we needed. The Gu parasite entered your mouth, so of course you'd be shocked and pull away. I think it's perfect. Very good, very realistic."
"…!!!" She had completely forgotten she was filming! But she hadn't had her fill of kissing yet! She hadn't had a chance to properly savor the feeling!!
"I… I can still improve on it!" she tried to argue.
"No need, no need. It's already great."
Baiye looked indignant. She pouted, her gaze lingering reluctantly on Auntie Lin's mouth. That touch just now… did Auntie Lin do it on purpose? Was it to help me with the scene? Or…
"Hey, hey, hey, what's with that look of utter resentment?"
Though resentful, Baiye couldn't say anything more. She felt a pang of regret. If only she hadn't pulled away. If she had seized the opportunity to tangle her tongue with Auntie Lin's… then…
"Don't tell me you're addicted to kissing now?" Su Yu couldn't help but tease.
Her words finally brought Baiye back to her senses. She looked down and saw Auntie Lin watching her with a faint, teasing smile. Her face instantly flushed crimson. "N-No… Of course not! Who would get addicted to kissing! I'm not!"
"I… I'm going to get my makeup removed." Covering her face, she fled.
Watching the little one's hasty retreat, Fang Yi covered her face. So utterly spineless. Xinran was much more forward than her back in the day!
Fang Yi followed her to the dressing room. The moment she walked in, she saw the little one cupping her own cheeks, staring dazedly into the mirror with a completely lovestruck expression. All her feelings were on full display!
"Enjoying the view?" Fang Yi didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she closed the door behind her.
"Mhm!" Baiye nodded emphatically, then, realizing how unreserved that was, quickly shook her head. "Mmm~~"
"Alright, you can drop the act with me. But I have to warn you: you need to control your emotions at all times. Don't let feelings you shouldn't have be so obvious. If other people discover your little crush, it could cause huge trouble," Fang Yi reminded her gently.
Hearing this, Baiye's excited expression slowly faded. "I understand, Auntie Fang. I'll be more careful from now on." The last thing she wanted was to cause trouble for Auntie Lin.
"That said, you don't have to be overly restrained. You still need to have some appropriate emotional release, or it'll look too forced."
"Alright, I'm crashing at your place for dinner tonight. You'd better think of something delicious to cook to keep my mouth shut." Having just delivered her serious warning, Fang Yi instantly switched to a playful grin. Her ability to change expressions so seamlessly filled Baiye with envy. It seemed she still had so much to learn!
But… you've already been here for dinner three nights in a row… Is she planning on living here?!
Meanwhile, after the shoot, Lin Yuqing returned to her dressing room to change. She was in an excellent mood, even humming a little tune. She couldn't quite put her finger on why, but she felt that after filming that scene, the distance between her and the little one had shrunk. After all, they had shared such an intimate moment.
And most importantly, the little one had only ever kissed her. Fang Yi and everyone else could just step aside. This was her exclusive privilege, wasn't it!
Yes, she could allow herself a little bit of happiness.
Lin Yuqing was reveling in her good mood, but when she stepped out and found Xia Xiaozi waiting for her in the makeup room, she immediately wiped the smile from her face and resumed her normal composure.
"Do you have more scenes later?"
"No more for today. We can wrap up."
"Mmm, then help me with my makeup," Lin Yuqing said, sitting down and closing her eyes to rest.
"Qing Jie, don't you think Xiao Ye was acting a little strange just now…"
"It was her first time filming a kiss scene. Isn't that perfectly normal?" Lin Yuqing replied without opening her eyes.
Xia Xiaozi paused. So, was your abnormally satisfied expression just now also because it was your first time filming a kiss scene?!!!
When she returned home that evening, Lin Yuqing was in high spirits. However, the moment she saw Fang Yi sprawled casually on her living room sofa watching TV, her face fell. She was deeply displeased.
"Why are you here again?" She felt the urge to throw her out.
"Hm?" Fang Yi mumbled around a grape, glancing toward the kitchen. "I have to look after my artist."
Lin Yuqing was stunned. You make her cook in the kitchen while you sit here waiting to be served, and you call that looking after her? Is this your idea of care?
"Auntie Lin, you're… back…" The moment Baiye saw Lin Yuqing, her gaze drifted uncontrollably to the older woman's lips, and her cheeks grew warm.
"Hmph." Lin Yuqing snorted and went straight upstairs.
"Huh? What's wrong with Auntie Lin?" Baiye was confused. She looked at Fang Yi, who simply threw up her hands in a gesture of pure innocence.
During dinner, Lin Yuqing had no appetite whatsoever. She just picked at her food, taking a few half-hearted bites.
Seeing her go upstairs alone, Fang Yi frowned. Lin Yuqing was clearly giving her the cold shoulder. But given who Xiao Ye was, it was only right and proper for Fang Yi to show her as much care as possible. Lin Yuqing had to know that. If she was getting jealous and throwing a fit just because Fang Yi was being attentive to Xiao Ye, then that could only mean one thing…
In truth, she had felt something was off while watching them film the kiss scene earlier that day. It was far too intimate. She already knew about Xiao Ye's feelings, which wasn't surprising, but Lin Yuqing hated getting close to people and was averse to physical contact. Yet, she had gone through so many takes with Xiao Ye without a shred of impatience. If it had been anyone else, Fang Yi was sure she would have flown into a rage by now.
She had come over tonight specifically to test the waters, and Lin Yuqing couldn't even contain herself. Didn't that just prove her point?
If it were just Xiao Ye's one-sided crush, there might have been a way to manage it. But now it seemed both of them had feelings for each other. What on earth was she supposed to do…
Fang Yi's head began to throb, and she lost her appetite. She had no idea what to do. Should she just stand by and watch them leap into a pit of fire? Or should she forcibly tear the two lovers apart? She couldn't bring herself to do either.
"Auntie Fang, Auntie, you two go ahead and eat. I'm going to go check on her." Baiye had lost her appetite as well and was starting to worry. She put down her chopsticks and headed upstairs.
"Hey…"
"What's wrong with Qing Jie? Who got on her bad side this time…" Xia Xiaozi was completely oblivious to the thick stench of jealousy in the air.
Fang Yi glanced at her and patted her shoulder. You're so wonderfully oblivious. It must be nice.
Upstairs, Lin Yuqing sat alone on the sofa, flipping through the pages of a book without absorbing a single word.
She used to quite admire Fang Yi, but for some reason today, the sight of her was intensely irritating. She didn't want to see her at all, and she especially didn't want to see her anywhere near Xiao Ye!
But on careful reflection, had Fang Yi really done anything to deserve her ire? Other than hugging Xiao Ye at lunchtime…
How could she hug Xiao Ye! That's it! She's trying to steal my Xiao Ye!!
Baiye knocked on the door. "Auntie Lin, may I come in?" When there was no answer, she waited a moment before pushing the door open.
The moment she entered, she saw Auntie Lin reclining on the sofa, her face a mask of indignation. Baiye tiptoed behind the sofa, leaned over, and tilted her head. "Auntie Lin~" she cooed with a sweet smile.
Lin Yuqing snapped out of her thoughts and glanced at her. The corners of her mouth lifted instinctively before she quickly forced her expression back into a stern line.
Baiye saw the flicker of a smile and couldn't help but suppress one of her own. She walked around to the front of the sofa and squatted down before Auntie Lin, crossing her arms.
"Why did you run up here instead of finishing your dinner?" Lin Yuqing scolded, her face stern. She turned her head slightly, avoiding Baiye's direct gaze.
"I came to see why my Auntie Lin is suddenly in a bad mood."
"I'm not," Lin Yuqing said, lowering her gaze. Was I that obvious?
"Oh. Then can Auntie Lin tell me why you were angry on set today?" She rested her arms on the sofa, leaning in a little closer.
Lin Yuqing looked down at her book, clearly indicating she didn't want to talk.
Baiye pouted. Catching sight of Auntie Lin's fair, bare calves, she decisively reached out and began to gently massage them. "If Auntie Lin won't tell me, how will this little dummy know what she did wrong? How am I supposed to fix it?" She wore a troubled expression, her brow furrowed as if she were facing an unsolvable crisis.
Lin Yuqing glanced at her, inwardly delighted by her helpless act, but her expression remained cold. She shifted her legs away, not letting Baiye touch them.
Go hug your Auntie Fang.
"Auntie Lin, you barely ate anything tonight. Are you hungry?" As she spoke, Baiye reached out toward Lin Yuqing's stomach. The moment her fingers made contact, Lin Yuqing shivered involuntarily, which in turn startled the little one, who froze for a long moment.
Lin Yuqing glared at her, instinctively covering her stomach with her arm.
Baiye studied Auntie Lin's expression for a moment, then suddenly burst out laughing. "Auntie Lin, you're ticklish!"
"Nonsense!" Lin Yuqing snapped, her neck stiff with indignation.
Seeing her chance, Baiye immediately attacked Lin Yuqing's stomach with her little claws.
"Hey! Gu Baiye!"
The little one's fingers seemed to possess a magical quality, leaving an intensely ticklish sensation wherever they touched. Despite her best efforts to resist, Lin Yuqing couldn't take it. Annoyed, she grabbed the little one's hands, pulled her forward, and pinned her face-down across her lap, landing a resentful smack on her bottom.
"You just won't behave unless you're spanked, will you?"
But a glance at the little one revealed she was overjoyed, sprawled across Lin Yuqing's lap without a care in the world about being spanked again. Auntie Lin is ticklish! And she's too proud to admit it! Her face, flushed red from trying to hold it in, was strangely comical. So cute, hahaha!!
When Lin Yuqing saw that the little one, far from being scared, was actually laughing out loud, she became truly furious. She shoved her away in frustration and turned her back, now looking genuinely angry.
Seeing that she had gone too far, Baiye quickly wiped the smile off her face. But with Auntie Lin sitting cross-legged and facing the back of the sofa, looking for all the world like she was facing a wall to reflect on her mistakes, still sulking, Baiye had to stifle her laughter so hard her stomach began to ache.
She didn't dare touch Auntie Lin's stomach again. Instead, she tugged on her sleeve. "Auntie Lin~ Please don't be mad~ I know I was wrong~"
Lin Yuqing shot her an annoyed glance, yanked her sleeve free, and continued to ignore her.
Baiye's mind raced. She decisively stood up and left the room.
Lin Yuqing was just thinking, If you just act cute one more time, I'll forgive you. But when she looked up, the girl was gone… Gone!!
Fine.
I'm really angry now. The kind of angry that can't be appeased!
Before long, however, Baiye returned, carrying a small bowl.
"I noticed you didn't seem to like tonight's dishes. I won't make them again. Have some fruit instead, you shouldn't go hungry." The little one held the bowl out to Lin Yuqing with a beaming smile. Lin Yuqing lowered her gaze and glanced at it: green grapes.
When Auntie Lin remained unmoved, Baiye set the bowl aside, picked up a grape, and began to peel it meticulously. Lin Yuqing watched her with interest as the little one held the peeled, translucent fruit up to her lips.
"Here," she said. "Don't be mad at this little dummy anymore. You already know she's a dummy, so getting angry is just punishing yourself, isn't it~"
"Here, open up~" Baiye urged, pressing the grape against Lin Yuqing's lips.
"Auntie Lin~"
Unable to resist such coaxing, Lin Yuqing finally relented. She opened her mouth, and as soon as the grape was inside, its juice trickled down the corner of her lips. Baiye's hand froze, her eyes glued to the liquid slowly trailing down Lin Yuqing's chin. These grapes are sweet, so the juice must be even sweeter… even sweeter…
"If you want one, get it yourself," Lin Yuqing said, wiping her mouth. She couldn't help but smile at how greedy the little one looked.
"I… I don't want one…" she stammered.
I don't want to eat a grape…
"You're drooling, and you still say you don't want one?" Lin Yuqing reached out and wiped the corner of Baiye's mouth with a look of mock disgust.
"I do…" Baiye licked her lips and swallowed, her eyes glued to Lin Yuqing's slightly parted lips.
I want to eat…
"Hey, Gu Baiye!" Noticing something was off, Lin Yuqing reached out and tapped her on the forehead.
"Huh?" The little one finally snapped out of her daze. She quickly touched the corner of her mouth—there really was drool. Oh my god, how embarrassing…
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