Baihe Fan

Chapter 29: Losing the Game

The car stopped outside the villa, and Xia Linxia adjusted her appearance, then elegantly and casually put on a pair of sunglasses. “Hold on, I can’t ruin my look. I need to be the coolest chick entering the scene.”

Ji Fengxue’s face turned dark.

[Hahahahaha, girl, you’ve already been on the scene for over half an hour!]

[When you drank soy milk on camera, you already threw away your idol image!]

[Ji Fengxue’s expression says it all]

The car door opened, and Xia Linxia elegantly raised her pinky, placing her hand on Ji Fengxue’s. “Proceed.”

Ji Fengxue: “…”

She used her strength to help Xia Linxia down and took over the wheelchair pushed by the staff.

In fact, Xia Linxia’s leg had almost fully recovered, but she still sat down steadily. After all, it was a rare opportunity to be served by the Best Actress, and she intended to enjoy it.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, Song Wan Yi came running out of the room, anxiously circling around Xia Linxia: “Linxia? How is your health? Are you feeling better?”

Xia Linxia seemed to have found a companion to complain to and whimpered, “You have no idea how painful it was! Can you understand my feelings at that time?”

Song Wan Yi: “I understand, I totally understand.”

“I almost split my butt!”

Song Wan Yi: “Boohoo.”

“You’re really my sister,” Xia Linxia said, opening her arms for a hug.

Song Wan Yi immediately embraced her, “Don’t be afraid, you’re the best.”

Ji Fengxue & Xue Hui: “…”

[Why do I feel like Ji Fengxue and Xue Hui are getting a bit jealous?]

[Love is a light that turns green]

[Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter. Will there be a showdown?]

[Hug Xia Xia! It doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t hurt.]

[I’m shipping this unconventional pair for a second. Anyone joining me?]

[No, I’m steadfast in shipping Xia Ji! Xia Ji was my first love!]

While they were talking, another car arrived outside, bringing Fang Qiushuang and Tang Yuande.

Fang Qiushuang rushed over as soon as she saw Xia Linxia in the wheelchair: “Xia Xia, how are you? I just saw the news online yesterday about your injury.”

Xia Linxia stretched out her hand for comfort again: “Sister Shuang, you have no idea, it hurt so much!”

Fang Qiushuang hugged her and patted her back sympathetically.

[Hahaha, what’s up with Xia Linxia asking everyone for comfort, so adorable!]

[Are you shipping this unconventional pair? Hahaha]

[Ji Fengxue is in danger, might get jealous anytime. Have to guard against both men and women.]

After a short interaction, the six people were already familiar with each other, laughing and chatting as they went inside.

Ji Fengxue took on the task of unpacking everything. After organizing her own things, she opened Xia Linxia’s suitcase.

She was startled to see the chaotic mess inside, looking like a garbage dump.

Xia Linxia explained forcefully: “I’m not very mobile, being able to throw things in is already good enough.”

“Well, you did a great job,” Ji Fengxue said expressionlessly and started to clean up diligently.

“Oh, that shirt is wrinkled. Can you iron it for me?” Xia Linxia pointed at the shirt Ji Fengxue was holding.

Ji Fengxue went out to borrow a steam iron from the director’s team. Just after ironing one shirt, Xia Linxia picked out a few more from the suitcase and handed them over: “And these, thank you so much, love you.”

[Is this what married life looks like?]

[Ji Fengxue is such a perfect wife! She acts like a goddess in public, but at home, she does laundry and ironing, hahaha.]

[Don’t you think Xia Linxia is being a bit unreasonable? Using her injury to boss Ji Fengxue around?]

[Come on, they are a couple! Wouldn’t you ask your partner for help if you were injured?]

[That’s their way of interacting. What’s there to criticize? Stop being so negative.]

[Can’t we just enjoy the show? It’s normal daily life. Someone has to do the chores. Do you think celebrities don’t deal with everyday stuff?]

Just as Ji Fengxue was about to finish ironing, Xia Linxia slid to the door and shouted: “Wan Yi, Sister Shuang, do you have any clothes that need ironing? Ji Fengxue borrowed an iron and can do it for you.”

The two rooms next door immediately responded: “Yes! Thank you, Fengxue!”

Ji Fengxue: “…?”

She felt something was off.

After taking the clothes from the neighbors, she glanced at Xia Linxia, who was sitting at the door chatting with Song Wan Yi. Seeing something amusing, Xia Linxia shook her leg and laughed heartily, crossing her legs.

Noticing her gaze, Xia Linxia looked over and smiled sweetly: “Heart for you, love. Keep up the good work.”

“You’re welcome,” Ji Fengxue smiled, her eyes lingering on Xia Linxia’s legs for a moment, with an inexplicable expression.

After delivering the clothes to the neighbors, Fang Qiushuang thanked her profusely. Ji Fengxue smiled and said, “No problem, I’m happy to help. Xia Xia really likes you all and asked me to be especially nice to you. If there’s anything else you need, let me know.”

“It’s really not necessary, you’ve already done so much for us,” Fang Qiushuang said gratefully. “Xia Xia is really considerate, thinking about us even when she’s injured. Don’t tire yourself out, we’ll all help take care of her together.”

“Thank you, Sister Shuang.”

[This season’s guests are so harmonious. I was expecting some drama, but why is Xia Linxia acting so harmless this time?]

[What are you talking about? Xia Linxia doesn’t get angry easily. Fang Qiushuang and Song Wan Yi are nice people, of course, they get along well.]

[It seems like Xia Linxia’s personality has improved a lot since she got together with Ji Fengxue. She even thinks about others now.]

[Ji Fengxue is amazing! Xia Linxia’s fans will always support you two!]

Ji Fengxue also returned Song Wan Yi’s clothes with the same words, receiving more gratitude.

Xia Linxia browsed her phone, feeling relaxed. Making the Best Actress do her bidding was truly enjoyable. What to do next?

“Fengxue!”

Ji Fengxue returned to the door, asking, “What is it?”

“I want to eat watermelon.”

Ji Fengxue raised her voice: “What do you want to eat?”

“Watermelon!”

“Okay, I’ll get it.”

Just as Ji Fengxue turned around, Song Wan Yi stopped her: “Ji Fengxue, let me get it. I need to go downstairs to get something anyway.”

“Thank you,” Ji Fengxue said gratefully.

Song Wan Yi happily ran downstairs, her heart filled with gratitude. The Best Actress was already taking care of her girlfriend and still helping them out. She couldn’t let her tire herself out completely.

Seeing that she couldn’t get Ji Fengxue to do her bidding, Xia Linxia said, “Fengxue, I also want to eat pineapple.”

There wasn’t any pineapple in the fridge; it would have to be bought from the town.

Before Ji Fengxue could answer, Fang Qiushuang appeared behind her and said, “Xia Xia, do you want pineapple? Old Tang and I can go down to buy it. Is there anything else you want to eat? We’ll buy it together.”

“No, no, it’s okay.” Xia Linxia quickly dismissed the idea. How could she trouble the two elders to go out and buy pineapple for her?

Just then, Song Wan Yi came in with a plate of watermelon, handed it to her, and distributed some to everyone else. “Linxia, just tell me what you want to eat. No need to trouble Teacher Ji. She’s already tired from taking care of you. Leave it to me!”

Xia Linxia guiltily took a few bites of watermelon. When she looked up and saw Ji Fengxue smiling, she couldn’t help but feel as though Ji Fengxue could see right through her.

After that, Xia Linxia never succeeded in getting Ji Fengxue to do anything for her. Whenever she made a request, Song Wan Yi and Fang Qiushuang would rush to do it. She gave up on this plan and decided to try a different approach.

She didn’t have a better idea yet when she noticed Ji Fengxue being particularly attentive to her that day.

For example, whenever Xia Linxia said she wanted to go somewhere, Ji Fengxue would say, “Your leg is injured. I’ll carry you.”

“I want to feed Xia Wudi.”

Ji Fengxue: “I’ll carry you.”

“I want to climb the mountain.”

Ji Fengxue: “I’ll carry you.”

“I need to poop?”

Ji Fengxue: “I’ll carry you.”

Xia Linxia: “…” What’s gotten into this woman?

She didn’t dare drink water all afternoon, fearing she’d be carried to the bathroom.

Everyone, feeling bored, decided to play cards in the living room. Each couple sent out one representative, and the loser had to accept a punishment. Xia Linxia boasted that she would defeat everyone and hoped to punish Ji Fengxue in the process.

Ji Fengxue sat beside her, massaging her leg. Xia Linxia felt a mix of pleasure and pain, especially when Ji Fengxue pressed on her injury.

“Ow—” She turned her head, angrily whispering in Ji Fengxue’s ear, “Did you do that on purpose?”

Ji Fengxue smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind Xia Linxia’s ear, and softly asked, “What did you say?”

Xia Linxia forced a smile at the camera, gritting her teeth, “Are you deliberately messing with me?”

Ji Fengxue, mimicking her, winked and turned her head back. “Focus on your cards.”

[Oh my god! Xia Linxia is being treated so well, I’m so jealous.]

[Ji Fengxue, the goddess, keeps breaking my image of her as a pure fairy with every episode.]

[I love this serious side profile!]

[What are they talking about? I just want to scream!]

[Since watching this show, I’m either a gopher or a lemon spirit every day.]

[Xia Linxia is an idiot. With such a gentle wife massaging her leg, she’s still obsessed with playing cards! If it were me, I’d kiss her immediately!]

[Speaking of kissing, Song Wan Yi and Xue Hui kiss every chance they get. Why haven’t Xia and Ji kissed at all?]

[Even holding hands seems rare?]

Perhaps Song Wan Yi heard the viewers’ thoughts. In the next round, when she won, she gave them the punishment of kissing.

[Song Wan Yi, are you an undercover agent sent by the viewers?]

[Ahhh, is my favorite segment finally happening!]

[Exciting! Front row seats with sunflower seeds, peanuts, and cats for sale!]

“No way!” Xia Linxia slammed her cards down.

“Why not? A bet is a bet!” Song Wan Yi had a mischievous grin. “Come on, everyone is really looking forward to it!”

Xia Linxia quickly looked at Ji Fengxue. Ji Fengxue glanced at her and smiled, “A bet is a bet.”

Xia Linxia: “…”

Moments later, Ji Fengxue started to shuffle the cards again and told the others, “Xia Xia is shy, so we won’t—”

Before she could finish her sentence, a hand appeared out of nowhere, gripping her chin. Before she realized what was happening, she heard a clear “smack” in her ear, and her right cheek instantly felt warm and wet.

The world seemed to stop, leaving only a hidden place pounding.

Xia Linxia released her hold, looked provocatively at the dumbfounded Ji Fengxue, and couldn’t help but smile.

She knew Ji Fengxue never expected her to dare kiss.

Hmph, silly woman, trying to mess with me. Didn’t see this coming, did you?

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