After Filming a WLW Movie With My Straight Girl Crush 74

Chapter 74

Xu Ling’s early departure would inevitably attract a lot of media attention. Yi Huai couldn’t stop them.

She knew she wouldn’t be getting any sleep tonight, but she had still underestimated the impact this would have on everyone. The phone calls came one after another, and her phone was about to explode. She stated that the company was not aware of the situation.

More than one media outlet had photographed Xu Ling and Qin Cong’an at the hospital entrance. It was a non-exclusive story, so it was useless to contact the company for money. It was just a matter of which one would be the first to publish and grab the hot topic, and which one would be the first to figure out their relationship.

Yi Huai directly muted her phone and tossed it aside. She looked at the photos carefully and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Whoa, are they filming a movie?”

These people were professionals. They subconsciously composed their photos, and they happened to be at the junction of light and shadow, so the lighting was just right.

Qin Cong’an was wearing a dark hoodie and a pair of slightly sloppy slippers. Xu Ling was wearing a gorgeous gown with a coat. One had just come from home, and the other had just come from an event. The two of them were hugging, a perfect blend of extreme incongruity and extreme harmony.

This looked like a hug that could only happen with absolute trust and reliance on each other.

The photo captured half of Xu Ling’s profile, her tear-filled eyes full of worry and helplessness. And Qin Cong’an’s full face, which was photographed, clearly showed heartache, but more than that, she was holding on, trying not to let the entity they had formed be crushed by the building behind them.

And after a long time, when the two of them appeared at the hospital entrance again, they were also holding hands. The atmosphere was visibly much more relaxed, but Xu Ling was still wiping away tears.

As soon as the photos were released, they caused a sensation.

Although the CP fans of the two of them were sent into a spiral of ecstasy when they saw the pictures, seeing Xu Ling so sad, they weren’t so tactless as to not ask in the comments what was wrong with Xu Ling’s family first.

Yi Huai received a message from Qin Cong’an, saying that Xu Ling’s grandma’s surgery was very successful.

So Yi Huai used the company’s account to post on Xu Ling’s behalf, thanking Starry Night, the audience for their support, love, and concern, her family, and finally, the hospital for the timely treatment.

No pictures were posted. It wouldn’t be too late to post them in a couple of days. Anyway, the official Starry Night account would also post them.

A very simple response, but it had already explained a lot. Whether it was Xu Ling’s abnormal behavior at the event or her early departure, it was all explained in conjunction with the media’s pictures, and she hadn’t used it to make a big news story to gain sympathy.

As for her relationship with Qin Cong’an, they would not respond for now. Qin Cong’an had also sent a message to Yi Huai saying, [I will not have any response on my side.]

No response was the best response.

Qin Cong’an took Xu Ling home. After being in the cold night wind, to prevent a cold, she took a hot bath. Qin Cong’an had also newly learned to make brown sugar ginger tea.

“Ugh, so disgusting.” As soon as it entered her mouth, Xu Ling had a pained expression and didn’t want to drink any more.

“I even deliberately added more brown sugar. Isn’t it sweet enough?”

“It’s the ginger. I hate ginger!” Although it was a little better than eating ginger in a dish, Xu Ling hated it so much that she couldn’t even stand this little taste.

“Don’t you like Jiang Jiang?”

Xu Ling burped, and a nauseating taste of ginger came up. She frowned. “How can that be the same!”

“Okay, then don’t drink it. I’ll drink it.” Qin Cong’an drank it all in one go, put down the cup, and already felt the effects. Her body was starting to feel warm. She had been waiting for Xu Ling downstairs for a long time, and the wind had given her a bit of a headache.

Xu Ling automatically hugged Qin Cong’an. “After you drink it, it’s the same if I hold you to sleep like this.”

“How can that be the same?” Qin Cong’an used her words to reply to her, but her tone was completely different, helpless and doting. Qin Cong’an patted Xu Ling’s shoulder. “Go to bed early.”

After brushing their teeth, the two of them hugged each other in bed and closed their eyes. Neither of them looked at their phones, unaware of the heated discussions online, and had a warm and good night’s sleep.

The next day.

Both of them, without any prior agreement, did not take any precautions to avoid being photographed. They hadn’t looked at their phones, but that didn’t mean they couldn’t imagine the grand occasion online last night.

So they left the house together very naturally. Qin Cong’an drove to the hospital.

Xu Ling opened her phone and, as soon as she did, she saw her and Qin Cong’an’s names in the push notifications. The online discussion must have gone crazy. But Sister Huai hadn’t called or messaged her. She took the initiative to send a message.

The other end replied immediately: [Is Grandma awake?]

Xu Ling replied: [She’s awake, but she still needs to be observed in the ICU.]

Yi Huai sent a sighing emoji: [She’ll be fine. I’ve pushed back all your work for the next two days. There’s just a TV show that has to be recorded tomorrow. I’ll send you the schedule later. Don’t respond to any of the online speculations. Just give it the cold shoulder.]

Xu Ling glanced at the focused Qin Cong’an driving and replied, [But she and I are on our way to the hospital now. We might get photographed again.]

Yi Huai: [It doesn’t matter. Just don’t admit it.]

After sending the message, Xu Ling opened her social media to look at the discussions. A whole night had passed, but it was still a hot topic.

Xu Ling saw the arguments at a glance, saw the malicious comments, which even involved her family. She closed her eyes, quickly switched out, and just went to the CP fan Super Topic. It was a peaceful place.

[First of all, I wish Grandma a speedy recovery. Secondly, this is almost a solid confirmation, right? I’m shipping it like crazy. Anyway, this is not how I comfort my best friend.]

[The only thing they’re not responding to is this. They’re not even saying they’re friends to placate us. An epic big candy.]

[The earliest shippers are about to cry. We actually shipped something real. The three of us must always be happy.]

[Those who know, know. I’m at ease. Be a little more low-key. Don’t force the kids to come out.]

[I just hope that after Grandma recovers and meets her daughter-in-law, they’ll take a picture. Then I can go in peace.]

Don’t go. There’s still a lot of candy to eat.

Since most people were aware of their relationship, they could go out on dates often in the future. It wasn’t impossible to meet the parents, take a picture, and post it online.

The two of them arrived at the hospital, looked at the sleeping grandma through the thick glass, asked the doctor about her condition, and then sat on the long bench, waiting for her to wake up.

Xu Ling told Qin Cong’an about her childhood. Her parents were busy with work, so many of her childhood memories were with her grandparents and many cousins of the same age.

As they were talking, someone came. Xu Ling introduced Qin Cong’an to everyone again.

Qin Cong’an’s expression last night had been constantly influenced by Xu Ling. She had looked even more somber than her usual expressionless self, making her seem even more unapproachable. At this moment, she had a smile on her face, not just a polite smile, but also a sincere goodwill towards Xu Ling’s family, making her seem much more amiable.

The relatives’ gazes were undisguisedly curious. “…What a strange feeling.”

But many of them were CP fans of the two online. They had all seen it, so it was like they had been mentally prepared in advance. They weren’t that shocked. The word “strange” was very appropriate.

“Don’t look at her. She’ll be embarrassed,” Xu Ling said.

Qin Cong’an tilted her head and looked at her in confusion. How could she tell she was embarrassed? She was very at ease. It was Xu Ling who seemed a little uncomfortable.

But Qin Cong’an didn’t expose her and smiled at everyone. “If you’re curious about me or us, we can chat when we have a chance to have a meal together.”

Everyone nodded. Wow, they were going to have a meal together. So they were serious.

Her cousin pulled Xu Ling aside and asked her, “Did you two originally plan to meet the parents?”

“How should I put it? We had a plan, but we didn’t say when,” Xu Ling answered. Last time, she had been thinking, when can I go to her house? but then her grandma had had this incident.

Her cousin was shocked. “Then you didn’t have a plan! This is too sudden. Are you two okay?”

“I guess. I’m fine.” Xu Ling looked at Qin Cong’an. She couldn’t say she had integrated into her big family, but at least she didn’t seem out of place. But it was also possible that she was acting. Qin Cong’an might be very resistant to such contact with people.

“Then are you going to meet her parents too?”

“Maybe… not? She’s not that close to her family.”

Her cousin nodded in understanding. “Oh, I see. Then you have to take good care of her. Look how embarrassed she is. She’s not even talking much. Okay, I won’t say anymore. Go to her side. She looks very uneasy.”

Xu Ling scratched her face. She didn’t know if her cousin had really been led astray by her, or if she, having eaten a few more years of rice, had seen the uneasiness under Qin Cong’an’s calm exterior.

Xu Ling walked over and naturally linked her arm with Qin Cong’an’s. Just then, a medical staff came to remind them that her grandma was awake and that two family members could go in to visit.

Xu Ling, who was very close to her grandma, had to go, and her cousin also went.

Her grandma was recovering well after the surgery, but it was very tiring for her to talk now. She had to pause several times to say a complete sentence. Xu Ling and her cousin also slowed down their speech and communicated with her slowly.

“I also brought my girlfriend. You can see her when you get better, Grandma.”

Her grandma’s pupils dilated. She almost wanted to sit up and cheer, but only the corners of her mouth lifted into a curve. “Good. Finally, you’ve found a partner.”

Her grandma was reluctant, but she had to face her own aging every day. She had always been worried that Little Bao wouldn’t find a partner. The other children had all started their own families, and only Little Bao was left. Now, she had finally heard the good news.

Little Bao was very afraid of being lonely. When she was a child, she had to cling to someone to sleep. It had taken a long time for her to get over this habit. When she had gone abroad to study, her grandma had been so worried, just hoping that she would find a partner who could dote on her unconditionally, who could listen to her ramble, and who could laugh and play with her.

She was so looking forward to meeting her. Her grandma was tired and wanted to sleep again.

The doctors all said that her grandma’s speed was a miracle for her age. Whether it was her cognitive level, language level, or motor function level, her recovery was amazing.

Her grandma proudly boasted, “I didn’t exercise for nothing all these years!”

After being discharged, her grandma returned home. After resting for two days, Xu Ling formally brought Qin Cong’an to visit.

In the car on the way, Xu Ling chattered non-stop, about the flowers on the side of the road, a delicious sandwich shop, passing by her own school. She didn’t stop the whole way.

Qin Cong’an didn’t speak, just handed her water at a red light.

Xu Ling was indeed a little thirsty from talking so much and drank a lot of water.

“Don’t be so nervous,” Qin Cong’an said after she finally fell silent.

“I’m worried you’ll be nervous! I’m helping you relax!”

“Is that so? You didn’t even ask if I needed it. I thought you were the one who was nervous,” Qin Cong’an said, looking at her with amusement.

Xu Ling licked her still-dry lips after drinking so much water. “Are you really not nervous? Actually, you don’t want to go to my house at all, right? You must hate the feeling of being surrounded and asked questions, right?”

“No,” Qin Cong’an said calmly. “It might be a little annoying with other people, but it’s fine knowing that they’re your family.”

“…” Xu Ling had been hoping she would say she didn’t like it, and then they would turn back. Okay, she was indeed the one who was nervous. How could she not be nervous! After so many kisses, how had Qin Cong’an not infected her with her calmness?