After We Broke Up, She Started Pursuing Me [Entertainment Industry] 32

Chapter 32

In the rainforest night, if one had company to enjoy it with, one could experience a different kind of beauty. But if one were here alone, hearing the occasional strange noises from the nearby bushes, the atmosphere would become eerie.

Shi Qin didn’t sit for long. After returning to the tent, she didn’t forget her filming duties. She picked up the personal camera and filmed Zhou Jinsi, who was still packing up her things. When the other person looked over, she cooperatively raised her hand and waved, then continued to busy herself with her tasks without a word.

“Sigh, our Teacher Zhou is just this quiet. Everyone will have to get used to it.”

For the sake of the show’s effect, Shi Qin made a casual comment, then turned the camera to herself and smiled brightly. “Alright, this afternoon was really tiring. We’re going to rest now. See you all tomorrow~”

Today’s filming task was considered over. After Shi Qin turned off the camera, she fell onto her sleeping bag. What she had just said wasn’t just for show; after a full day of travel, she was truly exhausted.

Fortunately, the conditions provided by the production team were not too harsh. They had even provided an RV nearby, with a restroom for the artists to use, as well as some other supplies inside.

But in order to present the effect of surviving in the wild to the audience, the sleeping arrangements were still in a tent.

By the time the two of them had finished washing up, it was already nearing midnight.

Shi Qin had washed up before Zhou Jinsi. When Zhou Jinsi returned, she found that she was already lying there with her back to her, her breathing steady and even, as if she were fast asleep.

Although it was now almost summer, in the rainforest, the temperature at night was still quite low. Zhou Jinsi stared at the quilt that had been messed up by Shi Qin’s movements, sighed softly, and finally raised her hand to cover her properly.

According to the show’s rules, when not recording, the artists could use their phones, but this could not be directly revealed to the audience. The appearance of things still had to be maintained.

So, Shi Qin didn’t even touch her phone now, just falling straight to sleep. It was clear she was extremely tired.

Zhou Jinsi watched her for a long time before retracting her gaze. She took out her phone from beside her pillow and looked. 10:10 PM.

Logically, this was also close to her usual bedtime, but at this moment, she felt no sleepiness at all. She took out a book she had brought with her and lay on her side, quietly reading.

Zhou Jinsi was engrossed in her reading when the person beside her suddenly moved. Then, Shi Qin turned over. The distance between them was already small, and now her hand unconsciously rested on Zhou Jinsi’s waist.

Taking a sharp breath, Zhou Jinsi silently put down her book, her gaze shifting down to frown at her hand. She thought to herself, How can this person be so restless even when she’s asleep?

She was about to wake her up, but upon seeing her peaceful little face, Zhou Jinsi swallowed the words she was about to say.

Holding her breath, Zhou Jinsi carefully placed her hand back under the quilt and tucked her in again. Her face seemed to have a magical quality, making Zhou Jinsi’s gaze unconsciously drift toward it.

Shi Qin’s sleeping face was very well-behaved, with thick eyelashes, skin as clean and smooth as jade, and her pink lips slightly parted. Her whole body was wrapped in the quilt, adding a touch of cuteness, looking as if she were at anyone’s mercy.

The corners of Zhou Jinsi’s mouth unconsciously began to curve up, her eyes shimmering like water, lost in a daze for a moment.

She suddenly remembered that day in the car, when Shi Qin had pressed against her, sincerely and teasingly whispering in her ear, saying that she was the only one in her heart.

Once her thoughts became entangled with these feelings, they began to become chaotic and difficult to sort out. Although Zhou Jinsi couldn’t bring herself to refuse her proximity, she also couldn’t give herself the courage to completely trust her again.

If there are no expectations, then there will be no disappointment.

She didn’t want to recall the scene of those two reuniting and embracing again. The impact was like being suddenly pushed off a bottomless cliff. The momentary pressure left her no time to react, only to passively endure the painful truth.

The light gradually dimmed as the battery ran low. Zhou Jinsi also lowered her eyes, reining in all her complex emotions, and sighed softly. She turned her back to Shi Qin, lay down, and closed her eyes.

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The next morning, Zhou Jinsi was woken up by Shi Qin, still looking hazy with sleep.

She subconsciously picked up her phone and looked. It was just past nine. A hint of resentment grew in her heart. “Why did you wake me up so early?”

Zhou Jinsi kindly reminded her, “I wanted to let you sleep a little longer. Did you forget they said yesterday that we have to get up before ten?”

The morning grumpiness dissipated. Shi Qin looked around the tent and only then remembered that she was still in a working state. She helplessly scratched her messy hair.

Zhou Jinsi had already finished washing up and was sitting on the side, eating the bread the production team had left for them. Hearing a noise from behind, she looked back curiously, and the chewing motion in her mouth paused.

Shi Qin was changing her clothes. When Zhou Jinsi had just turned her head, she had inadvertently glimpsed her soft, fair little stomach, and her outstanding, proud curves…

“Nice to look at?”
After getting dressed, Shi Qin saw Zhou Jinsi staring at her in a daze and couldn’t help but tease her.

A word to wake the dreamer. Zhou Jinsi came back to her senses and immediately turned her back, a rush of blood to her head making her face feel a little hot.

“Why are you changing right here?”

Hearing her words, Shi Qin found it a little funny and retorted, “What’s wrong with changing here? Isn’t it much more convenient? Besides, we’re both women. What’s there to be afraid of?”

That was true, but… Zhou Jinsi frowned, feeling that something wasn’t right.

Shi Qin, at some point, had walked up to her and whispered in her ear, “Or is my figure too good, and you’re shy?”

The orchid-like breath tickled the side of Zhou Jinsi’s ear. She was so stimulated that she turned her head away, her face red as she retorted, “You’re overthinking it.”

“I’m overthinking it again?”

Zhou Jinsi calmed her heart and forced a calm expression. “I just think it’s better to pay attention to privacy. If you think it’s convenient, then you can change wherever you want.”

The implication was that she didn’t care at all.

Seeing her awkward appearance, Shi Qin found it very cute. A faint smile appeared on her lips, and she said no more.

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After getting ready, the second day of their journey officially began.

The two of them first collected some firewood from the surrounding area and placed it next to the tent for making a fire. Then, they set off to explore deeper into the rainforest.

Along the way, the two of them were also looking for edible wild fruits or mushrooms. In this aspect, for Zhou Jinsi, it was right up her professional alley.

She studied biology. Most of the mushrooms that looked delicious but were actually poisonous were directly passed over by Zhou Jinsi. The cameraman following behind them secretly lamented how there wasn’t even a chance for a science pop-up in post-production.

Their journey this time was quite smooth. When they returned to the tent, they had a handful of fruit. Shi Qin ate a few. Although they were a bit astringent, they were sour and sweet, and not bad.

It was nearly noon when they returned. Zhou Jinsi prepared to catch some fish in the nearby small river for lunch.

Shi Qin sat to the side, sharpening a piece of wood for her with a small knife, making the head into a long, thin point to serve as a fishing tool for Zhou Jinsi.

The two of them had a clear division of labor, but it was also their first time trying. It took them a while to catch two fish. Fortunately, the fish here were quite plump. Zhou Jinsi took these two “trophies” back to their camp.

With firewood on hand and a lighter provided by the production team, starting a fire was much easier.

After gutting the fish, Zhou Jinsi cleaned the insides, then set up the prepared wooden rack over the fire, spread the fish open, and placed it on top to grill.

Watching this series of actions, Shi Qin couldn’t help but exclaim, “I didn’t know you knew how to do so much.”

Zhou Jinsi glanced at her and explained, “When I was in graduate school, I often cooked. You learn after doing it a lot.”

Shi Qin looked at the fish sizzling and smoking on the grill and muttered, “I thought you only knew how to space out…”

“What did you say?”

“Nothing.” Shi Qin gave her a perfect smile. “I said you’re amazing.”

“How come I never discovered Teacher Zhou had so many good points before?”

Hearing this, Zhou Jinsi didn’t speak, but her blinking frequency quickened slightly, though it was unclear if it was from the smoke or some other reason.

But this time, Shi Qin’s words were not entirely a joke. It seemed that the more one got to know Zhou Jinsi, the more one could discover the hidden beauty beneath her wooden exterior.

Zhou Xiao Si, when can I finally win you over?

Shi Qin sat with her knees hugged to her chest, her chin resting on her crossed arms, her eyes fixed on the person seriously grilling the fish.

For convenience, Zhou Jinsi had rarely tied up her hair, revealing her full forehead and high brow bones, which made her eyes look very deep at this moment. Her thin lips would occasionally be licked lightly, looking very moist.

Hmm… Shi Qin squinted. She suddenly missed the warmth of those soft lips.

Before long, the aroma of the cooked fish gradually wafted into Shi Qin’s nose.

But she felt that the person in front of her seemed even more tempting than this fragrant, tender fish…