After We Broke Up, She Started Pursuing Me [Entertainment Industry] 50

Chapter 50

Although the impact of the trending topic was not significant, due to some behind-the-scenes manipulation, there were still related negative articles, and online comments were mixed.

On one hand, most of Shi Qin’s fans were career-focused. In the few short years since her debut, she had already had several scandals, which naturally displeased these fans.

Those negative articles used this to fabricate Shi Qin’s “promiscuous” history, sparking a certain amount of discussion.

On the other hand, although the main parties had no interaction, the “Yin-Qin” couple fans still existed, and their “combat power” was not to be underestimated. They “fought” with the “Si-Qin” faction, and in the end, no winner could be determined.

Considering that they didn’t want to expose Zhou Jinsi too much, after the storm passed, the two of them reduced their public interactions.

It was mainly due to work. Shi Qin’s schedule was packed, and as the school entered the final review period, Zhou Jinsi also became busier. The two of them were often apart.

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By the time the final exams were over and all the miscellaneous school matters were handled, the teachers also started their summer vacation.

Originally, the father and daughter of the Zhou family were both busy with work and rarely saw each other. Now that Lin Qing saw she was finally free, she thought of taking her on a week-long trip.

The accommodation they chose was a well-known local resort with all-inclusive services, among which the hot spring project was the most highly rated.

Lin Qing also wanted to take Zhou Jinsi to relax. Knowing her shy nature, she had even specially booked a single room for her.

Originally, she had only learned from the internet that this hot spring was very popular. But when Zhou Jinsi saw the crowded changing room, she had a more realistic understanding.

After she changed into her bathrobe, just as she was about to avoid the crowd and walk out, her hand was grabbed by someone from behind.

Zhou Jinsi was startled. She turned her head and saw a familiar face appear before her. She was instantly both surprised and delighted, her heart exploding like fireworks.

“Walking so fast. Didn’t you see me?” Shi Qin shot her a slight glare, her tone a little resentful.

Zhou Jinsi shook her head honestly and asked in surprise, “What are you doing here?”

“Let’s go first. Let’s not talk here.” Shi Qin glanced around, avoiding any trouble in the crowd, grabbed Zhou Jinsi’s hand, and went out the door.

The resort’s area was even larger than Zhou Jinsi had imagined. The hot spring project alone had two full floors of private rooms, each with a number for ordering.

“Where’s your room? It should be a single room, right?” Shi Qin stopped at the entrance of the hallway, with different private rooms lined up on both sides.

Zhou Jinsi shook her head, then said, “Number 18… what’s wrong?”

“Let’s go there first. What do you mean, ‘what’s wrong’?”

Just as Shi Qin was about to walk, she was pulled to a stop by Zhou Jinsi. “We’re going together?”

“That’s right. What else?” Shi Qin looked back at her, a look of confusion on her face, then a teasing smile appeared.

“A girlfriend can’t go to the hot spring with you? Or should I say, you want to go to my room?”

Zhou Jinsi was made quite embarrassed by her self-proclaimed “girlfriend.” She pretended to scratch her nose to hide the smile at the corner of her mouth.

“No… let’s go then…”

Zhou Jinsi was pulled along. She looked at Shi Qin’s slender figure, not telling her that she was embarrassed about the fact that they were about to “bare all” to each other.

The single hot spring room was not only equipped with a hot spring pool but also a small separate room with a simple table and chairs, a mirror, and towels for drying off. The amenities were very complete.

Only after sitting down did Shi Qin slowly explain the reason.

She had just attended the wrap party for that drama yesterday and had rushed to fly here today to attend the Baiyu Arts Festival awards ceremony tomorrow. Their meeting here was purely a coincidence.

“I was looking at you for so long, and you didn’t even notice me. I must not be attractive enough for you anymore.”

Shi Qin was tidying her hair in front of the dressing mirror, her tone clearly dissatisfied with a certain person’s earlier neglect.

“No… I was just thinking of getting out quickly. There were too many people there,” Zhou Jinsi lowered her head and defended herself.

Shi Qin tied her hair into a bun. Zhou Jinsi looked at the person in the mirror, her bare face showing a gentle and beautiful look, and was momentarily mesmerized. The person in the mirror noticed her fascinated gaze and smiled as she looked back at her.

“Am I pretty?”

Zhou Jinsi nodded several times. This was an indisputable fact.

Satisfied, Shi Qin smiled again, stood up barefoot, and looked down at her tightly wrapped bathrobe. She said softly, “Am I pretty like this…”

Her fingers grabbed the tie at her waist and gave it a light tug. The bathrobe came loose, and Zhou Jinsi could faintly see the halter-style swimsuit underneath.

Before she had time to look away, Shi Qin had already half-removed her bathrobe, revealing her long, slender neck, and the towering, beautiful scenery below her exquisite collarbones.

“Or is it better, like this?”

Shi Qin raised her hand and hooked Zhou Jinsi’s chin. The latter reacted, her face flushing red, and she hastily averted her gaze.

Her mind was filled with chaotic, inappropriate thoughts. By the time she came back to her senses, Shi Qin was already soaking in the hot spring.

She was leaning against the edge of the pool with her eyes closed, her face slightly flushed from the steam. The water was just above her chest, yet it left more room for beautiful imagination.

While she still had her eyes closed, Zhou Jinsi quickly undressed and got into the spring. Instantly, a warm current spread through her limbs, and she couldn’t help but sigh in comfort.

“Getting in so fast. Afraid I’ll see you?”

Hearing this, Zhou Jinsi realized that Shi Qin, at some point, had come to her side, leaning against the edge of the pool and looking at her.

“You still haven’t answered my question from just now.”

Zhou Jinsi paused, then replied, “You look good no matter what.”

Shi Qin wrapped her arm around her bare arm and leaned on her shoulder. “You’re just placating me.”

“I’m not…”

Just as Zhou Jinsi was thinking of what to say to add to that, she was suddenly pressed upon. The pool water was stirred by the movement, and a faint floral scent entered Zhou Jinsi’s nose.

“How long has it been since we’ve seen each other? Almost two weeks?”

Shi Qin cupped Zhou Jinsi’s flushed face, her other hand climbing up her smooth back, her voice light and hoarse, with a hint of lazy charm.

“Mhm…” Zhou Jinsi replied subconsciously, her mind already bewitched by the beautiful scenery before her, her thoughts drifting to the clouds.

“Miss me?” Shi Qin pressed her neck down, their foreheads touching.

“Yes…”

“Miss what about me?”

Her heart was already pounding like crazy. This question made it explode in an instant.

Zhou Jinsi’s eyes were hazy. She stared at her alluring almond-shaped eyes, unconsciously swallowed, and said with both shame and restraint, “I miss everything…”

“Me too.” Shi Qin’s lips curved up. She played with the flesh of Zhou Jinsi’s face; it was soft and nice to pinch.

“My period is over. When I’m done with my work…”

Before she could finish, the implication had already ignited a fire in Zhou Jinsi’s heart. She lowered her head slightly and replied in a voice as small as a mosquito’s.

Her heart was in a mess from Shi Qin’s words. Zhou Jinsi didn’t even dare to look up, her body feeling hot, though she didn’t know if it was from soaking for too long or for some other reason…

After a long while, Zhou Jinsi didn’t hear the person in front of her speak again. She looked up curiously.

She saw Shi Qin’s eyes were a little unfocused, as if she were staring at her in a daze. When their gazes met, Shi Qin slowly came back to her senses.

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing. I was just thinking about some things for tomorrow.” Shi Qin chuckled lightly, her gaze landing on Zhou Jinsi’s chest. Her fingers traced the hollow of her collarbone, one stroke after another.

Zhou Jinsi asked with concern, “Is it about work?”

“I guess so…” Shi Qin’s tone paused slightly.

“Anyway, it’s a very important matter.”

“What… mmph…”

Before Zhou Jinsi could ask, her words were sealed by a kiss.

The moment Shi Qin thought of that matter, though she had rehearsed it a million times in her mind, the closer the time came, the more frustrated her heart became.

Zhou Jinsi let out a muffled whimper. She could clearly feel that this kiss was much more intense than usual, and that person was even starting to nibble on her lips.

She was forced to endure it. She half-opened her eyes, held the still-passionately-kissing person in her arms, and gently soothed her.

The exposed skin on her back was very sensitive. The moment it was touched, Shi Qin’s whole body trembled, and the movements of her lips also became much gentler.

She wrapped her arms around Zhou Jinsi’s neck again, and they both sank into the lingering intimacy of their entwined lips and teeth.

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The annual Baiyu Arts Festival was about to begin.

With less than an hour before the start of the red carpet, Shi Qin was sitting in a business van, rushing to the venue. Mo Li and Jiang Nuo sat on either side of her, accompanying her.

Mo Li had been busy for several nights without sleep. As a personal assistant, she had to travel everywhere with the artist and sometimes had to handle various aspects of the artist’s life. Now that she finally had some time to rest, she was already leaning against the car, fast asleep.

Shi Qin glanced at her and asked the driver to turn up the air conditioning.

Seeing this, Jiang Nuo joked with her, “I wonder if Xiao Mo has any regrets about following you. Your schedule is so full now, she has to run around with you too.”

At this mention, Shi Qin’s lips curved into a smile, with a girlish coyness. “She said she wanted to follow me. What’s wrong? I treat her well.”

Jiang Nuo smiled, then turned to look at her relaxed and at-ease expression, without a hint of nervousness or complexity.

Her slightly upturned lips fell again. She glanced at Mo Li beside her, confirming that she was still fast asleep.

Jiang Nuo shifted slightly, leaning closer to Shi Qin, and asked softly, “The seating arrangement for the awards ceremony, although you’re arranged to sit next to him, if you want to change, I can go and communicate.”

“It’s fine. No need to change,” Shi Qin replied in an equally soft voice.

“You… are you really ready?” Jiang Nuo looked at her with concern.

Shi Qin looked at her, smiled faintly, and replied, “Mhm.”

“We have to meet sooner or later, don’t we?”

“I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time.”