“Yes, yes… it makes sense, it does, but… Sister Bai Zhen, in such a public place like this, doing some, ahem ahem, not-so-good things—isn’t that a bit inappropriate?” Liang Sheng awkwardly turned her head to the side.
Bai Zhen raised an eyebrow, glanced around, and saw that there was no one in the living room. She smiled. “Isn’t this your house, Liang Sheng? Besides, there’s no one else home except you and me, right? So no matter how I bully you, no one else will see.”
This feeling was both tense and exciting. Liang Sheng was still playing hard to get here.
“Oh my, heavens, the heavens have eyes…” Liang Sheng shakily pointed at the ceiling.
This move made Bai Zhen burst out laughing.
“Alright, no more teasing you. Since you don’t want to, then I’ll…” Not sure if it was on purpose, but Bai Zhen actually stood up and reached out a hand to pull the green-haired girl sitting on the ground to her feet.
Eh? This…
For some reason, a tiny bit of disappointment welled up in Liang Sheng’s heart.
No way, Liang Sheng! How can you feel like this? How can you have such dirty thoughts? You! You’re a pure high school girl (old auntie)!
Liang Sheng wanted to give her inner filthy self a loud slap across the face.
Bai Zhen tilted her head and could tell the other was reluctant.
It wasn’t that she was great at reading people—the green-haired girl’s expression was just way too obvious. That little mouth was pouting almost as high as her nose.
“Pfft~”
Though she didn’t actually want to take her right there on the spot, Bai Zhen still felt a bit eager to try. After all, Liang Sheng looked so fragrant and soft; she must taste delicious.
Bai Zhen pinched Liang Sheng’s chin and planted a loud “smack” on her round, chubby cheek.
“Don’t be unhappy. I may not have done you right here, but there’ll be plenty of chances later. No need to feel so lost.” Bai Zhen dotingly stroked Liang Sheng’s head.
Eh eh eh! H-how did she see through it?!
Liang Sheng’s face turned pig-liver purple.
This is… too embarrassing!
“Let’s go.” Bai Zhen took Liang Sheng’s hand and headed for the door.
“Where to?”
Bai Zhen didn’t look back. “To meet the parents.”
“Ah—?” Liang Sheng’s mouth gaped open wide enough to hold a small bowl of congee.
The progress was this fast? They’d just confirmed their relationship, and now they were meeting the parents? Th-this… is it okay?
Liang Sheng’s heart started pounding. She wouldn’t get scolded, would she…
“Wow, this girl is so pretty!”
“Right, right? Mom, you know my taste has always been spot-on.”
Liang Sheng sat awkwardly between Bai Zhen and her mom, her left hand held by Bai Zhen’s mom and her right hand gripped tightly by Bai Zhen.
“Hmph, you brat—good taste? Then back in university, you wouldn’t have…” Bai Zhen’s dad trailed off, silenced by his wife’s death glare.
“Oh, don’t bring up the past, don’t bring it up.” Bai Zhen’s mom patted Liang Sheng’s little hand. “I can tell this girl’s great. She’ll make a good one.”
Liang Sheng nodded obediently, looking utterly pure and timid (all an act).
“How long have you two been together?” Bai Zhen’s mom was warm and approachable.
Liang Sheng used her most well-behaved tone. “I’ve known Sister Bai Zhen for almost a year and a half now. We just got together recently…”
“It was me who confessed to her,” Liang Sheng added.
She knew what her celebrity sister’s parents were worried about. After all, back when Bai Zhen was in university, she’d been deceived by awful scumbags—and even by straight girls pretending to be lesbians.
“Oh? So you fell for our girl first…”
“Mom, I was the one who liked Liang Sheng first,” Bai Zhen cut in. “But… before I could confess, she beat me to the punch.”
“Wonderful, wonderful!” Bai Zhen’s mom was grinning ear to ear.
With his wife so pleased, Bai Zhen’s dad didn’t press further and just asked, “Little miss, have you dated any boys before?”
Liang Sheng shook her head at once. Date a guy? Might as well kill her, this purebred dead lesbian. “No, I haven’t. You can tell—I’m not interested in men at all. I, I just like big sisters like Sister Bai Zhen…”
“Oh… then have you had any girlfriends befo—” Bai Zhen’s dad seemed to be grasping for small talk.
Bai Zhen panicked and was about to interrupt when Liang Sheng spoke up, all shy (still faking it). “Ahh… Sister Bai Zhen’s my first girlfriend. Um, she’s my first love, hehehe~”
This… Bai Zhen’s father’s eyes instantly widened.
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
Bai Zhen’s father stood up and patted his eldest daughter’s shoulder. “Treat that little girl well. She’s still in high school, and you’ve already lured her over. You have to take responsibility for her.”
Bai Zhen grinned. “Of course, Dad. Your daughter—rest assured, I’m not some disreputable scum or a fickle playboy who falls for anyone I see.”
Liang Sheng, ever quick on the uptake in social situations, looped her arm around her celebrity sister’s. “Me too~ I want to be as devoted as Sister Bai Zhen~”
Liang Sheng truly hadn’t expected that the hurdle of meeting the parents would pass so easily.
Bai Zhen’s parents were really so open-minded.
Liang Sheng couldn’t help but sigh later on.
Though they had confirmed their relationship, due to Bai Zhen’s special status, they still couldn’t come out publicly for a long time.
“I’m sorry for putting you through this, Liang Sheng.” That year, Bai Zhen always felt she was letting down her cute and gentle girlfriend (probably just the lover’s eye bias making her see beauty everywhere). “For not being able to go public with you.”
Liang Sheng was very understanding. “It’s fine, Sister Bai Zhen. I’m happy just being with you~”
After all, before deciding, she had already thought it through and anticipated they wouldn’t be able to go public.
Bai Zhen clenched her fist in secret. “Liang Sheng, just wait for me another half year. Once my acting career stabilizes after that, I’ll come out with you! I’ll let everyone know my girlfriend’s name is Liang Sheng.”
Liang Sheng nodded. She believed Bai Zhen could definitely pull it off.
That year, Bai Zhen had desperately taken on roles, filmed nonstop, honed her skills, and even joined a hit variety show to boost her fame.
And to accelerate her rise in popularity and fans, she—who had always refused her parents’ help—made an exception and let them meddle in her career. It skyrocketed her name recognition and opened countless doors for her.
Liang Sheng saw all these efforts and kept them close to her heart.
Liang Sheng occasionally visited Bai Zhen on set, and one time she even brushed past Cha Susu, who was there for a guest appearance.
Liang Sheng felt a pang of guilt inside.
But seeing Cha Susu show no reaction, she finally relaxed.
Little did she know, after Cha Susu climbed into her nanny van, she suddenly said to the assistant beside her, “That girl… I think I’ve seen her somewhere before.”
The little assistant brushed it off. “Susu, lots of people look alike these days. You probably got it wrong.”
“Probably…” Little Green Tea leaned against the car window, feeling an inexplicable sense of loss.
—— —— ——
Liang Sheng’s Gaokao was finally over, and right on cue, the drama Bai Zhen had been filming wrapped up too.
The two lounged on the sofa at home, chatting idly.
“By the way, Sister Bai Zhen, it’s been a whole week since my Gaokao ended.” Liang Sheng suddenly grew coy.
Bai Zhen looked puzzled. “Hm? That’s great. I’ll take you out to play. Where do you want to travel?”
Liang Sheng got a bit annoyed and bowed her head, avoiding the other’s eyes. “Aiya! Sister Bai Zhen, that’s not what I mean! It’s not about going out to play or anything, it’s…”
Bai Zhen still asked, puzzled, “Then what is it?”
Liang Sheng huffed and looked up—right into Bai Zhen’s smiling eyes and the slight curve of her lips.
Aiya! She definitely got it! Liang Sheng instantly flushed with embarrassment.
“Sister Bai Zhen, you’re teasing me again…” The green-haired girl let out a dissatisfied whine.
“I know what you’re thinking…” Bai Zhen slowly leaned in toward Liang Sheng, pinching her chin.
Liang Sheng was still feigning reserve, half-heartedly turning her head away without any real effort. “I didn’t say anything, Sister Bai Zhen.”
Bai Zhen nodded, her tone flirtatious. “Nope~ You didn’t say a thing~”
“Don’t talk like that, sister. I don’t get what you’re trying to say…” Liang Sheng’s breathing quickened.
Oh wow, she wasn’t calling her Sister Bai Zhen anymore—she’d switched straight to “sister.”
Bai Zhen pinned Liang Sheng down. “Turns out you like the forceful type, Liang Sheng. Guess I’ll have to indulge you then.”
