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Chapter 96: Crooked Mask

The two tossed and fussed in the bedroom and finally managed to get dressed for a proper meal before heading to the restaurant.

Grandma Wen, wearing a pair of reading glasses, put down the newspaper when she saw them and smiled warmly.

"The two girls are here. Ruan yatou, come sit next to Grandma."

Wen Jin felt comforted to see how Grandma treated the girl with more care than her.

It is a great blessing in life when the people closest to you and the one you love can accept and get along with each other harmoniously.

Ruan Jinghong sat on the chair to the left of Grandma Wen, but as she bent down, she accidentally pulled a muscle.

She bit her lip and tried to act as if nothing had happened.

However, the wise old lady saw through it all. She instructed a servant nearby to bring a cushion and placed it behind Ruan Jinghong's chair.

"It's good to have a lot of energy when you're young, but you also need to pay attention to boundaries." 

Grandma Wen said, her gaze directed towards Wen Jin.

Ruan Jinghong expressed her gratitude as she took the cushion. Hearing Grandma Wen's advice, her face flushed even deeper.

On the other hand, Wen Jin, the person being advised, remained calm and composed. She responded calmly to the elders' instructions, though it was unclear how much she actually took to heart.

The breakfast spread at the Wen household was both abundant and simple. It included baked egg tarts, boiled fresh milk, fruit salad, and red rice barley porridge…

These were common dishes, not too heavy in portion but exquisite in presentation.

Ruan Jinghong focused on enjoying the delicious food on the table, embodying the virtue of "silence at meals and sleep without speaking" to the extreme while dining with the elders.

On the other hand, Wen Jin and Grandma Wen, the rare encounter between grandmother and granddaughter, engaged in occasional conversation at the dining table. 

Their discussions mainly revolved around company matters. Although Grandma Wen had delegated authority after a lifetime of running the business, she still cared deeply about the business she had built from scratch and the development of her descendants.

These topics were somewhat profound, and Ruan Jinghong couldn't quite understand them. However, the sound of Wen Jin's voice accompanied her during breakfast, which enhanced her appetite.

Today was a workday, so after finishing breakfast, the two of them had to return to City H.

As Grandma Wen saw them off, she repeatedly reminded Wen Jin to take good care of the young girl, making Ruan Jinghong feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Grandma, Teacher Wen has always taken good care of me, and I will also take good care of her. Please rest assured. When we have time in the future, we will come back here and let you see for yourself."

Ruan Jinghong's words were not just to comfort Grandma Wen; they also reflected her true feelings.

On their way back to City H, Wen Jin asked the driver to take over the driving so that she could spend more time with her girlfriend.

She sat in the back seat, holding Ruan Jinghong's delicate waist, trying her best to take advantage of the situation.

Wen Jin, who had just indulged in a hearty breakfast, was full of energy, exemplifying the saying "a woman is like a wolf at thirty and a tiger at forty."

The white Porsche sped along the highway, and the scenery outside rapidly receded on both sides of the window.

Due to the obstruction of the partition, the driver couldn't see what was happening in the back seat.

But Ruan Jinghong was aware that there was someone else in this enclosed space.

Being held by Wen Jin, she felt a sense of guilty pleasure as if engaging in an illicit act in broad daylight.

Because they were in the car, Wen Jin believed she was heeding Grandma Wen's advice to "pay attention to boundaries."

So the off-white knitted sweater still clung to Ruan Jinghong's body, intact. However, her recent movements had created a sense of disarray and allure.

Ruan Jinghong's entire body was under Wen Jin's control, and in order not to disturb the driver in front, her normally refined voice was now lowered to a whisper.

"Teacher Wen..."

"Mm, Teacher Wen will give you a hug." 

Wen Jin also played along with Ruan Jinghong, lowering her voice to a sexy and hoarse tone, as if the two of them were conspiring, which gave a hidden and thrilling sense of taboo.

She loved it when the little thing called her "Teacher Wen," especially in moments like this. This exclusive title felt like a spark that could ignite a fire deep within her.

Today is the day when Ruan Jinghong joins the new drama production, which was also located in H City. The schedule was set for the afternoon.

To save time, Wen Jin didn't send Ruan Jinghong back to her previous small apartment but directly took her to the filming location.

The driver parked the car in a parking space outside the filming location. Wen Jin, who was about to part with her girlfriend, still held onto her tightly, reluctant to let go.

"Do you really not want me to accompany you inside?" Wen Jin murmured, nibbling on Ruan Jinghong's delicate earlobe.

"No... It's not necessary." Ruan Jinghong, who was weakened by the teasing, still had a trace of clarity and firmly refused.

Come on, with Wen Jin's influence in the entertainment industry, if she followed her inside the filming location, today's event might turn from a kick-off ceremony into her personal welcome party.

Ruan Jinghong had witnessed such scenes before when she was playing soy sauce* in other drama productions.

*passerby/cameo/minor character 

At that time, there was also a rising movie king who came to visit the lead. As a result, more than half of the crew members were attracted to the movie king, causing a significant delay in the day's filming progress.

However, the influence of that movie king was not even half as much as Wen Jin's.

"You heartless little thing."

Wen Jin playfully scolded, but she still respected Ruan Jinghong's wishes.

She understood the concerns of her little girlfriend. Although she had just received the official girlfriend status, she couldn't wait to share this good news with the whole world.

But when everything is not yet prepared, this moment is not the best time.

Wen Jin held onto Ruan Jinghong and gave her a lingering and deep kiss before letting her go.

With a flushed face, Ruan Jinghong spent quite a while in the restroom, making sure everything was in order before entering the room where the actors were gathered for the script reading session.

The script reading was scheduled to start at one o'clock in the afternoon, and she arrived a bit early. The spacious conference hall was empty except for her.

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Ruan Jinghong took out her phone and carefully reviewed the electronic version of the script, making sure she had thoroughly grasped all the important scenes. Only then did she feel relieved and let out a sigh of relief.

With no one around at the moment, Ruan Jinghong couldn't help but let her mind wander freely, relieved of the pressure. 

After experiencing last night together, it wasn't just Wen Jin who had a surge of emotions in her heart, but Ruan Jinghong as well. 

Perhaps everyone in the early stages of a passionate relationship has a strong desire to share and wants the whole world to know how happy they are at that moment. 

However, both of them being public figures, it was unrealistic to publicly announce their relationship just a day after confirming their status.

Ruan Jinghong was frustrated to realize that even though she knew many people, she couldn't share her joy with them at the moment.

She stared at her phone screen for a while, contemplating, and suddenly had an idea: there it was!

She logged into her long-neglected Penguin and opened the profile with the timeless carved white jade avatar.

Ruan Jinghong: Friend! cat probing.jpg

Meanwhile, Wen Jin was sitting in the car, checking the email that Wen Qing had sent her yesterday on her phone. Suddenly, she saw a special notification pop up on her Penguin.

She saw the lively and adorable cat avatar and realized that she had been so happy these past few days that she almost forgot about something.

The little thing doesn't even know that I've been her loyal reader all along. I should find a time to give her a surprise.

With a smile on her face, Wen Jin tapped her fingertips on the phone screen.

Huai Jin Holds Yu: Dada! Dog hugs.jpg

Ruan Jinghong didn't expect such a quick response and was delighted.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, she couldn't wait any longer and finally got to the point.

Ruanruan: Actually, I wanted to share some good news with you. The senior I often mentioned to you before, she is now my girlfriend! I can't even believe it, she's truly my ideal person in this world!...

Due to her excitement, Ruan Jinghong sent several messages in a row, praising her girlfriend as someone who is perfect beyond comparison.

While she tends to be reserved and speaks slowly in real life, her typing speed on electronic devices is impressive. 

In just a short span of ten minutes, she composed a nearly thousand-word essay titled "My Perfect Girlfriend."

Wen Jin stared at the words of praise in the chat box that were about to overflow the screen, and fell silent for a moment.

"As bright as the bright moon", "A smile has the power to revive all things", "A ray of sunshine in winter"...

As expected of a writer, she has quite a bit of writing skills.

Wen Jin expressed that she didn't even know herself: I'm still so perfect.

However, there are also phrases such as "admiring with awe, walking with grace" and "illuminating the path ahead like a bright lighthouse"...

Are these words sure to be used to describe girlfriends? Why does it feel a little weird?

With Ruan Jinghong's personality, it would be difficult for her to praise Wen Jin so openly in front of her for the rest of her life.

It was precisely because of this crooked mask that she was able to catch a glimpse of the passionate heart beneath the shy exterior of her little thing.

So she retracted her intention to go all out and silently watched the chat box, curious about what other words she had never known could come up.

Ruan Jinghong kept sending out long paragraphs without realizing that something was amiss when there was no response from the other side. She belatedly realized that it was inappropriate.

She had seen many people online criticizing "young couples showing excessive affection without considering others, it's really annoying."

Did she unintentionally become an annoying person?

So she quickly typed an apology on her phone.

Ruanruan: Am I being too annoying showing affection like this? I'm sorry, I was just too excited.

That's when Wen Jin realized that she hadn't replied for a long time, causing the misunderstanding.

She knew that such a rare opportunity to see her girlfriend open up her heart should be cherished.

Huai Jin Holds Yu: No, I like listening. Keep going.

Ruanruan was delighted that there was someone willing to hear her praise her own girlfriend, and she didn't have to worry about exposing their identities.

She showcased her fast typing skills as an author of online novels, producing a series of "Praising Wife Short Essay" in a smooth and orderly manner.

This time, the other person also joined in, occasionally sending emojis like "dog clapping" and "dog jumping" to encourage her to continue.

However, this almost one-sided lengthy conversation didn't last long as the doors of the conference hall were soon pulled open, and people started walking in one after another.

The first few were young unfamiliar faces, and Ruan Jinghong speculated that they must be important supporting actors in "Breaking Heaven."

After exchanging polite nods, they each took their seats, waiting for the arrival of the heavyweight figures.

The young people of this generation are relatively reserved.

…

It didn't take long for the conference hall to be more than half full. Ruan Jinghong recognized one of them, who happened to be the screenwriter sitting on the judging panel during her audition two days ago.

This time, "Breaking Heaven" is a youth fantasy drama that heavily features young and beautiful faces, many of whom Ruan Jinghong doesn't recognize.

The only young actor whose name she can recall is Fu Ziyan, whom she had a brief encounter with on the rooftop of the audition building that day.

In the end, Fu Ziyan landed the female lead role in the drama.

Fu Ziyan also noticed Ruan Jinghong. Her seat was diagonally across from Ruan Jinghong's, and her gaze lingered on Ruan Jinghong's face for several seconds, carrying a hint of scrutiny.

Whether it was just a misconception or not, Ruan Jinghong felt that on both occasions she encountered Fu Ziyan, the latter seemed to have some dislike towards her.

However, she didn't have time to ponder deeply as the director, producers, and others entered the room, and the first script reading session began.

Most of the attendees for this script reading were young actors.

Although "Breaking Heaven" is a youth fantasy drama, many important characters have their own character arcs and complete growth trajectories, so it is crucial for the actors to understand and portray their roles.

The director was concerned that these young actors might focus only on superficial aspects of acting, so he gathered them for the script reading session.

Many young actors nowadays enter the entertainment industry at a young age and, under the guidance of their managers, are constantly busy with various filming schedules, often lacking a high level of cultural knowledge.

Therefore, when the first few actors discussed their roles, their expressions were somewhat clumsy, and their words didn't convey the intended meaning, making the director frown in frustration.

He didn't hold back and reprimanded them on the spot, assigning them demanding "homework."

When it was Ruan Jinghong's turn, due to her thorough preparation, she was able to articulate her understanding of her character effectively.

At that moment, the director's tightly furrowed brow relaxed slightly. He offered a few pointers at key moments and nodded, indicating his approval.

After Ruan Jinghong spoke, she didn't think much of it. It wasn't until she returned to her seat that she felt several pairs of eyes looking at her with various ambiguous meanings.

This feeling was somewhat familiar to her. When she was a student and excelled in her studies, she often received praise from teachers, which made the students with poorer grades look at her with disdain.

It was as if everyone was being scolded together, but she received praise, like a traitor appearing in a trench, naturally drawing the hostility and exclusion of others.

Realizing that she had taken the spotlight earlier, Ruan Jinghong tried to listen attentively and minimize her participation for the rest of the session.

The script reading lasted until 6 p.m., and the director was not entirely satisfied with the overall performance. He warned those who performed the worst to complete the "homework" he had given them as soon as possible.

The director and main cast members left first, followed by the young actors leaving in groups of two or three. Ruan Jinghong walked alone in the corridor of the set, as if she was isolated by an invisible barrier.

Being naturally quiet, she didn't pay much attention to this.

I wonder if Teacher Wen is done with her work, I'll just send her a message.

Ruan Jinghong lowered her head and edited a WeChat message on her phone while walking. However, her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a female voice ahead.

Fu Ziyan? Wasn't she one of the first to leave with the director?

Fu Ziyan stood at the corner of the corridor, holding her phone and engrossed in a conversation, with an inexplicable expression on her face.

Ruan Jinghong had no intention of eavesdropping on others' privacy and was about to walk past her.

At that moment, Fu Ziyan also noticed her and quickly exchanged a few words on the phone before hanging up. She walked towards Ruan Jinghong, blocking her path.

"You saw everything."

Ruan Jinghong: ?

I saw you talking on the phone. What's going on?

Fu Ziyan, irritated by Ruan Jinghong's act of pretending not to understand, decided to confront her.

"Guess what the person who just called me said to me?" 

Ruan Jinghong: ...

I'm not a round worm in your stomach. How would I know?

Fu Ziyan couldn't stand Ruan Jinghong's feigned ignorance and blocked her way, not allowing her to leave.

"Tsk tsk tsk, what an annoying act. It seems like I'm not the only one who dislikes you.

"Just now, someone contacted me, asking me to find a way to get you kicked out of the production."

"In fact, even if he didn't say anything, I really don't want to see you around."

"So, if you're sensible, you should go and find a reason to quit with the director right now. I don't want to end up doing something that even I would dislike later."

Ruan Jinghong was speechless: Who are you? I went through the audition process and worked hard to join this production. Why should I quit just because you say so?

Being targeted without reason, even a rabbit would bite when cornered.

Ruan Jinghong tried to maintain a polite smile on her face, but she couldn't help feeling impatient in her heart.

She reached out to push away Fu Ziyan's arm blocking her way and said the most cutting remark she could come up with.

"Excuse me, please step aside. Good dogs don't block the way."

Although she couldn't completely push away Fu Ziyan's arm, she managed to slip away through the gap beneath it while she was caught off guard.

Surprisingly, her timid escape seemed to infuriate Fu Ziyan.

How dare you call me a dog?!

Ruan Jinghong hurriedly ran far away, relieved that Fu Ziyan didn't chase after her.

Although I would have to interact with her once we enter the set, there would still be others around. She couldn't do anything to me, right?

Since she had clearly expressed her dislike for her, Ruan Jinghong decided to avoid being alone with her as much as possible.

When Ruan Jinghong returned home, she carefully took off the jade bracelet from her wrist and placed it in a beautiful box for safekeeping.

The bracelet was too precious, and there would likely be many action scenes on set. She didn't want to accidentally break it and disappoint the old Madam

I'd better put it on later when I'm on vacation.

She had sent a WeChat message to Wen Jin earlier, saying, "Finished the script reading and heading home," but she hadn't received a reply yet.

She opened the WeChat chat again and looked at it repeatedly on her phone until the screen automatically turned off, letting out a sigh.

It had only been a few hours since they parted ways, yet Ruan Jinghong felt her longing for Wen Jin growing uncontrollable.

Having never been in a relationship before, she didn't know if this was normal.

She could only reflect weakly in her heart: Am I being too clingy? Teacher Wen is also busy with work.

Feeling a bit unwilling, she placed her phone on the table and thought about taking a shower for now.

However, the phone, as if it had a telepathic connection with her, rang at the perfect timing.

It was her customized ringtone!

Ruan Jinghong excitedly answered the call and placed the phone close to her ear, her voice soft and sweet.

"Teacher Wen."

"I just saw the message you sent, Ruanruan. Have you arrived home now? Have you had your meal?"

In Wen Jin's cold voice, there was a hint of indulgence and delight. Even with the most ordinary greetings, when spoken from her lips, they carried a touch of tenderness.

Ruan Jinghong was full of  joy and answered obediently, "I just arrived home and haven't had a chance to eat yet. Teacher Wen, are you finished with your work now?"

"Yes, I just finished a meeting. There's nothing important in the evening. Wait for me at home, Ruanruan. I'll probably be there in about half an hour."

Half an hour? So fast?

Ruan Jinghong wondered, "Teacher Wen, are you already in the car?"

"Mm, Xiao Yuan is driving. I need to attend to something quickly. See you soon, baby.

Itt seemed that something urgent came up on Wen Jin's end, as she hung up the phone immediately after speaking.

This "baby" successfully made Ruan Jinghong blush again. It's fortunate that there was no one else in the room at this moment, or they would have seen a rosy little apple.

Wen Jin managed her time very precisely and arrived as scheduled, half an hour later. Ruan Jinghong used a towel to dry her still slightly damp hair after taking a shower, and immediately went to open the door when the doorbell rang.

Wen Jin, dressed in a white shirt and pants, stood by the door. It seemed like she felt a bit hot, so she took off her coat and draped it over her arm. She also held an insulated box in her hand, indicating that she had brought some food.

Ruan Jinghong eagerly took the insulated box from Wen Jin's hand and welcomed her into the house.

As they walked inside, Ruan Jinghong's head peeked out a few times towards the outside.

"Where is Sister Xiao Yuan? Didn't she drive up here?"

Wen Jin entered the house and casually hung her coat on the rack. Her expression remained composed as she replied, "It's the end of the workday now. I'm not the kind of boss who exploits her employees."

Ruan Jinghong: ?

Can celebrity assistants also leave work this early these days? I suddenly envy Sister Xiao Yuan's job.

While Ruan Jinghong was setting the table, Wen Jin sneaked up behind her and hugged her. "Baby, did you miss me today?"

Baby again.

Ruan Jinghong's ears visibly turned red at an astonishing speed. She continued with her actions, speaking firmly. "Teacher Wen, if you have nothing to do, you can go to the kitchen and get two plates. If you're making trouble like this you might spill the food."

It's different when you have a status. You start ordering people to do things.

Wen Jin was delighted by this change in her girlfriend. She embraced the little thing in her arms and gently sucked on her pink earlobe.

"Yes, my girlfriend."

Wen Jin said as she fetched the table wares and helped Ruan Jinghong plate the dishes. 

After a busy day, Wen Jin didn't have much of an appetite herself. But knowing Ruan Jinghong's love for food, she used her expertise to creatively feed her girlfriend. 

Xiao Yuan knew that her cooking skills would be put to the test, and she went all out to satisfy her idol's taste buds. 

As a responsible assistant, it was her duty to take care of her boss's dietary health!

Ruan Jinghong was pleased with Xiao Yuan's culinary skills, and her love for Wen Jin deepened even more. 

Since we got together, it seems that every moment I like Teacher Wen a little more.

But I won't tell her that, or else she would become too proud. 

Wen Jin looked at the little thing's adorable and delicious appearance, and finally felt a bit hungry herself. 

However, the time spent with her girlfriend was precious, and she couldn't bear to take her eyes off Ruan Jinghong's beautiful face even for a moment.

Under Wen Jin's eager gaze, Ruan Jinghong quickly finished the rice in her bowl.

She had a strange feeling that when they are alone together, if she didn't eat quickly, she might end up hungry for a long time.

The bowl of white rice quickly emptied, and Ruan Jinghong looked up at Wen Jin, whose eyes were practically piercing her. She couldn't help but feel a hint of helplessness.

"Teacher Wen, aren't you hungry?"

"Hungry." When Wen Jin said this word, she had a pitiful expression on her face, completely in contrast with her usual cold face.

Ruan Jinghong suddenly imagined: If Teacher Wen had two puppy ears on her head, she would be very...cute.

Seeing through Wen Jin's little thoughts, Ruan Jinghong picked up the utensils from her table and picked up a mouthful of stir-fried vegetables, offering it to her.

"Since you're hungry, eat your vegetables quickly. Don't be a picky eater. "