Married in a Daze - Chapter 125
Chapter 125
Lu Ruyun arrived just as Qin Zhenzhen was chatting with Yin Lanfang at home, and dinner had just been prepared. Qin Ye smiled and beckoned everyone. "Come, come, time to eat."
Lu Ruyun also emerged from the kitchen, carrying a dish. Qin Zhenzhen walked to her side and, seeing her put it down, laughed. "Teacher Lu, you're truly so virtuous."
There was a teasing glint in her eyes. Lu Ruyun tilted her head to glance at her faintly, her lips curving upward, but she said nothing.
Dinner was prepared by Qin Ye, all dishes Qin Zhenzhen loved. As they were about to start, Lu Ruyun even brought a bottle of red wine from the car. Qin Zhenzhen was taken aback. "Ruyun, aren't you driving later?"
Lu Ruyun smiled at her. "We're going back tomorrow morning."
Yin Lanfang was delighted to hear this. "Staying the night?"
Qin Ye also chuckled. "Staying the night is good, just stay the night. Fangfang, you tidy up their room later."
Lu Ruyun hurriedly said, "Mom, we can tidy it ourselves."
Yin Lanfang quickly stood up. "It's fine, it's fine. I like tidying up."
Qin Zhenzhen watched as Yin Lanfang happily ran into the room, then ran back out to fetch things, still calling to them. "You eat first, I'll be right there."
Her joy was written all over her face. For some reason, Qin Zhenzhen's eyes suddenly reddened. Under the table, Lu Ruyun quietly grasped her hand. Qin Ye smiled. "Let's eat first, your mom will be here soon."
Dinner was very enjoyable. Lu Ruyun listened to Qin Zhenzhen bickering with Yin Lanfang and acting coquettishly with Qin Ye. The person who had been composed and handled matters with ease at the hospital now looked at her with charming innocence, her voice soft as she called out, "Ruyun."
Lu Ruyun's heart instantly softened. Her expression gentle, she responded, "Hmm?"
Qin Zhenzhen whispered, "Are you in a good mood today?"
"Is there news from Director Duan?"
Qin Ye had gotten up to bring the soup. Yin Lanfang was answering a phone call. Qin Zhenzhen leaned close to Lu Ruyun's ear, speaking softly. Lu Ruyun was dazed for a long moment before coming back to her senses. "Qiuhan should know what to do."
Qin Zhenzhen didn't understand. She blinked at Lu Ruyun but didn't bring up the topic again.
After dinner, all four faces were slightly flushed. Yin Lanfang had eaten too much and wanted to take a couple of strolls downstairs, so Qin Ye accompanied her. Qin Zhenzhen, afraid of exposing her identity and causing trouble again, flatly refused the suggestion. Seeing she wasn't going down, Lu Ruyun also remained seated.
After Qin Ye and Yin Lanfang left, Qin Zhenzhen sat on the sofa, hugging her phone and scrolling through Weibo. Meng Xin had sent her a message on WeChat. She opened WeChat and saw Meng Xin's information.
—Zhenzhen, the audition for The Means to Survive is in a week. Prepare yourself. I'll send you the materials tomorrow.
The Means to Survive was the workplace spy film, one of the two scripts Qin Zhenzhen had chosen between. She and Lu Ruyun had briefly studied it and thought it was quite good. Thinking of this, she replied: Okay.
Soon, Meng Xin sent her another message: Zhenzhen, you might run into an old rival this time. But the source of the news isn't confirmed yet. Focus on studying the script first. If it's true, I'll contact you.
Seeing the words 'old rival', Qin Zhenzhen's brows instinctively furrowed.
Lu Ruyun looked at her. "What's wrong?"
Qin Zhenzhen handed her phone to Lu Ruyun. "Who do you think it could be?"
She had been in the industry for three or four years; there certainly wouldn't be a lack of rivals. She'd encounter two or three competitors for every drama. But there really weren't many who could make Meng Xin wary and emphasize confirming the news.
Lu Ruyun glanced at her screen, lowered her eyes, and thought for a few seconds. "If I'm not mistaken, it should be Tang Ya."
Hearing this name pop out of her mouth, Qin Zhenzhen was stunned for several seconds. She patted Lu Ruyun's shoulder. "What are you joking about?"
How could Tang Ya possibly take this drama?
Her position in the circle was unshakable now. What she needed wasn't high-grossing dramas anymore, but award-winning ones. That was also why she had gone to audition for Director Yu's Mountain Girl last time.
So upon hearing this name, Qin Zhenzhen reflexively retorted.
Hearing this, Lu Ruyun just pursed her lips and smiled, saying nothing more. Qin Zhenzhen couldn't hold back and snuggled up to her, acting coquettish. "Ruyun, do you really think it's her? I still don't understand."
She looked confused. Lu Ruyun glanced at her sideways, simply wrapping her arms around her body, her voice light. "This is just my guess. Whether it's really her or not depends on the confirmed news from Sister Meng."
Qin Zhenzhen originally still somewhat disbelieved it was Tang Ya, but after Lu Ruyun said this, she actually began to have some doubts. So she pulled on Lu Ruyun. "Why do you guess her?"
Lu Ruyun held her, resting her head on Qin Zhenzhen's shoulder, breathing lightly, her breath brushing just below Qin Zhenzhen's ear.
Tang Ya had been in the industry for so many years. Although she had won countless awards and held an unshakable position in the circle, her roles were too homogeneous, almost carbon copies. Her last movie won Best Actress again, but industry insiders knew that continuing like this wouldn't lead far.
The entertainment industry was constantly absorbing fresh blood. Unwilling to change meant being eliminated.
Surely Tang Ya herself had realized this; otherwise, she wouldn't have auditioned for Mountain Girl, as the role was vastly different from her previous ones. Unexpectedly, Mountain Girl was snatched away by Qin Zhenzhen, so she had to choose a new target.
This year, there weren't many good movie scripts. The Means to Survive, whether in terms of the director's team, promotional efforts, or the script itself, was top-tier. And if she wanted to transform her image, this movie was a good opportunity.
After hearing Lu Ruyun's analysis, Qin Zhenzhen couldn't help but widen her eyes. "You mean I'm going to face her again?"
Seeing a trace of timidity in her eyes, Lu Ruyun smiled. "This is just my guess. Whether it's true or not depends on the confirmed news from Sister Meng. Zhenzhen, you've already beaten her once. What are you afraid of?"
Qin Zhenzhen sighed. "How could I not be afraid."
In front of Tang Ya, she was no different from a newcomer who had just debuted. Tang Ya could casually crush her with any one of her awards. Qin Zhenzhen wasn't an unconfident person, but in the face of such a vast gap, confidence alone was useless.
Lu Ruyun rubbed her shoulder. "Don't be afraid. You have the best teacher."
Hearing this, Qin Zhenzhen's originally melancholic mood instantly dissipated, and she even let out a light laugh. She reached out. "Teacher Lu, if I don't pass the audition, I'll hold you accountable!"
Lu Ruyun smiled and nodded. "Okay, how do you want to settle the account?"
Qin Zhenzhen thought seriously for a moment, then leaned close to Lu Ruyun's ear and whispered something. Lu Ruyun's ears immediately turned bright red, her eyes filled with a doting smile. "Okay."
Hearing her reply, Qin Zhenzhen's eyes widened in surprise, blinking. Lu Ruyun laughed. "Alright, stop fooling around. Go wash up first. Mom and Dad will be back soon."
Qin Zhenzhen checked the time. Yin Lanfang and the others had been gone for over half an hour and should be back soon. Thinking this, she got up, took two sets of pajamas, handed one to Lu Ruyun, and hugged the other as she walked into the bathroom.
By the time Yin Lanfang returned, Qin Zhenzhen and Lu Ruyun had already washed up and were sitting on the sofa watching TV. Seeing the two of them with their heads together talking, the old couple exchanged a look, their faces full of smiles.
The room was filled with warmth.
Hearing the noise, Qin Zhenzhen turned her head, yawning. "Mom, you're finally back."
"Ruyun and I want to go to our room."
Yin Lanfang and Qin Ye nodded. "Go on, go on."
Lu Ruyun also took the opportunity to say goodnight to Yin Lanfang and Qin Ye before being pulled into the room by Qin Zhenzhen.
The four-piece bedding set had just been changed, carrying the fresh scent of laundry detergent. Qin Zhenzhen had to catch a flight early tomorrow morning and wanted to rest early tonight, so after entering the room, she climbed onto the bed.
Lu Ruyun wasn't ready to sleep yet, but the light was glaring to Qin Zhenzhen, making it hard to sleep. She sat up, holding the blanket. "Teacher Lu, can't you sleep at night?"
Lu Ruyun glanced at her, then at the tablet, finally putting down what was in her hand, turning off the light, and getting into bed.
The moment she got into bed, Qin Zhenzhen wound around her like a nimble little snake, her arms wrapping around her neck, her body pressing against hers, her legs even slotting between Lu Ruyun's thighs. Lu Ruyun was instantly immobilized, her body stiffening slightly.
Qin Zhenzhen found a comfortable position on her and let out a satisfied sound. Lu Ruyun helplessly placed her hand on Qin Zhenzhen's back, patting her. "Zhenzhen."
"Hmm?" Qin Zhenzhen responded in a very low voice, sounding especially ambiguous in the darkness of the switched-off light.
Lu Ruyun's palms were sweaty. She cleared her throat lightly. "You're holding on too tightly."
Qin Zhenzhen gave a light laugh, her arms tightening even more. She murmured softly, "Am I?"
Lu Ruyun lay with her eyes open in the darkness. Outside the door, she could still hear the occasional sounds of Qin Ye and Yin Lanfang chatting. Listening, the voices seemed to drift further and further away, very vague. The fragrance at the tip of her nose grew increasingly rich. Qin Zhenzhen's light breaths brushed her ear, the sweet scent causing ripples in her heart.
Qin Zhenzhen looked up at Lu Ruyun. Without light, the curtains drawn tightly, the room was pitch black. She couldn't even make out Lu Ruyun's outline, but she could feel her body growing hotter and the suppressed emotions. Her hand slowly trailed down from Lu Ruyun's neck, fingertips touching her delicate collarbone, the rise and fall of her chest, her slender waist, and the mysterious territory.
Lu Ruyun's body tensed, her mind in a daze. She didn't know if it was the alcohol kicking in or Qin Zhenzhen's closeness.
The room's temperature rose sharply. Clothes slipped from the edge of the blanket. Qin Zhenzhen's fingers were still nimbly setting fires all over Lu Ruyun's body until they were caught by her hand. In the darkness, Lu Ruyun's gaze was clear and bright. She grasped Qin Zhenzhen's hand, giving a forceful tug. Qin Zhenzhen's body, originally lying sideways, was instantly pulled on top of her.
Under the covers, both were without a stitch of clothing. The tremor of skin against skin made Qin Zhenzhen's toes curl. When Lu Ruyun's fingertips landed on her body, she instantly went limp. Afraid of making a sound, she bit her lip corner fiercely. Lu Ruyun seemed to know her habit. In the gloom, she leaned forward and kissed Qin Zhenzhen's already bitten, crimson lip, lingering and sucking gently.
Qin Zhenzhen was kissed until her brain was starved of oxygen, unconsciously cooperating with Lu Ruyun. She tilted her head back; Lu Ruyun's kisses landed on her neck. A prickly, itchy sensation crawled from her throat to her heart. She shifted her body uncomfortably, letting out a soft whimper.
Lu Ruyun's fingers rested on Qin Zhenzhen's flat lower abdomen, fingertips moving downwards, slowly applying pressure. Qin Zhenzhen's body tensed. At the moment Lu Ruyun's fingers entered, she heard a light, clear voice by her ear. "Zhenzhen, I love you too."
Qin Zhenzhen was momentarily stunned. A current of electricity shot straight down from the top of her head, shocking her heart with a tingling numbness. Lu Ruyun's movements didn't stop. The dual interplay of physical and sensory pleasure instantly allowed her to experience ultimate joy.
She couldn't quite bear it, her voice tinged with a sob as she called out, "Ruyun..."
Lu Ruyun didn't make a sound, just lowered her head to give her a gentle kiss. The lighter the movements of her lips, the more intense the movements of her hands. The air in the room rippled, lingering until late into the night, not yet dissipated.
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