The Heroine Fell Deeply For Her [Quick Transmigration] 195

Chapter 195: There’s a Fox Here (Entertainment Circle) Part 8

In the morning, Tao Ning woke up and instinctively reached for the cat-like scarf around her neck.

But her hand grasped only air.

She opened her eyes, surprised, and turned her head, seeing a cat curled up on the other pillow, its eyes narrowed contentedly, a soft purr rumbling in its throat.

It was rare for her to wake up without a cat clinging to her neck, and Tao Ning sat up slightly, watching the sleeping creature for a moment.

Making sure it was sound asleep, she blew a gentle breath of fox spirit energy towards it, a faint white light entering the cat’s body, nourishing its fragmented soul.

According to 520’s research, a cat sleeping at your feet meant it wanted to protect you, while a cat sleeping by your head meant it wanted to be protected.

But Yu Shuangjiang’s case was special, she probably wanted to assassinate you.

Be careful, host, there’s no guarantee a kitten can’t kill a human.

Tao Ning, however, ignored this advice, putting 520 in time-out.

But 520 wasn’t upset, happily returning to its dramas.

After a while, Tao Ning carefully got out of bed and left the room, leaving the door slightly ajar.

The cat on the pillow shifted, its fluffy belly rising and falling.

Half an hour later, the purring stopped, and Yu Shuangjiang the cat, before even opening her eyes, stretched her neck, sniffing the air, the aroma of food coming from the kitchen.

More effective than any alarm clock, the scent instantly awakened her.

She quickly got up, stretched, jumped off the bed, and ran out.

Food was more important than a limp.

And what was wrong with a limp? A leg that could walk was a good leg!

Yu Shuangjiang had matured in many ways over the years, her acting skills improving, her self-comforting abilities even more so.

Two legs turning into four paws? She could still walk.

A human turning into a cat? She was still alive.

“Meow!”

Tao Ning had just emerged from the kitchen when a loud meow greeted her.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat was already waiting, sitting obediently, her tail curled around her paws, a picture of feline dignity.

“Today’s breakfast has your favorite shrimp, but I put the watermelon in the fridge yesterday, and it’s not good for kittens to eat cold food on an empty stomach, so I replaced it with an apple,” Tao Ning said casually, not expecting a reply.

She placed the plate before the cat, the tempting aroma filling the air.

Yu Shuangjiang meowed in acknowledgement and started eating.

No watermelon, but an apple was fine, it was also crunchy.

Tao Ning brought her own breakfast and sat down to eat.

After finishing, she prepared to leave for work.

But some preparations were needed first, and Yu Shuangjiang the cat watched as Tao Ning walked around the apartment.

After a few days of cohabitation, she had learned about Tao Ning’s habits.

The first impression was regularity, a fixed schedule, which was strange for an actress.

Yu Shuangjiang’s schedule had always been dictated by filming, often working late into the night, then having an afternoon shoot the next day, followed by an all-nighter.

The regular sleep schedule at Tao Ning’s place was a luxury, something she hadn’t experienced in years.

Tao Ning, having changed her clothes, came out of the bedroom and picked up a brush from the dresser.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat immediately jumped off the sofa, walking over to Tao Ning and rubbing against her legs, her tail twitching.

She refused to act like a cat, only meowing occasionally, not even bothering to groom herself.

But she was a long-haired cat, her fur easily tangled.

So the task of grooming fell upon Tao Ning, a routine before leaving for work and after returning home.

Always maintaining a perfect appearance, this habit was ingrained in Yu Shuangjiang’s DNA, even as a cat.

“There, how does it look?” Tao Ning removed the loose fur from the brush and tossed it into the trash can.

Yu Shuangjiang opened her eyes, turning to look at the mirror, seeing a fluffy cat with bright, clear eyes.

Behind the cat sat a figure, carefully cleaning the brush, even picking up the fallen fur from the floor.

After a moment, she seemed to sense something and looked at the mirror, a faint smile on her face.

Yu Shuangjiang: “…”

She quickly looked away, ignoring her racing heart.

She willingly climbed into the bag, and as she was carried out, she peeked outside, occasionally hearing Tao Ning greet her neighbors.

She was actually grateful Tao Ning didn’t use the name “Zhi Ma Juan” in public.

It sounded like a pet’s name.

Being cared for so attentively, constantly addressed with such a doting tone, it was hard to resist, like the Tang Monk facing the temptations of the Daughter Kingdom’s king.

The most effective seduction wasn’t a blatant display of desire, but a subtle, gradual infiltration, weaving a net of affection, capturing the heart before the victim even realized it.

Today, Tao Ning wasn’t going to the office, but to her studio.

Zhang Ke and Xu Yiman were already there. It was a quiet place, meant for focused work, with few people, clients only received in the cafe downstairs.

When Tao Ning arrived, they were eating snail noodles, surprised by her early arrival, and they froze.

Zhang Ke and Xu Yiman, their mouths full, quickly stood up, fanning the air with magazines.

“Don’t worry, Tao Zong, we’ll air out the room after we finish, we won’t let the smell get on your books,” Zhang Ke said, fanning frantically.

Xu Yiman, still chewing, also fanned the air: “Mmm-hmm!”

“…” Tao Ning, seeing their frantic efforts, went to her study.

The door clicked shut.

Relieved, they breathed a sigh of relief and continued eating.

In the study, Tao Ning put down her bag and let the cat out.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat, curious about her new surroundings, jumped off the desk and explored the room, her tail twitching.

Tao Ning’s apartment had a wall full of books, various genres and languages, but Yu Shuangjiang, not interested in anything besides scripts, hadn’t paid much attention to them.

The number of books in the studio, however, was even more impressive, three of the four walls lined with bookshelves.

One, two, three… Yu Shuangjiang shook her head, too many to count.

But one thing was certain, Tao Ning was the biggest bookworm she had ever met.

Tao Ning, having work to do, sat at her desk, letting Yu Shuangjiang explore.

Occasionally glancing up to check on her.

Taking off her glasses, she rubbed her eyes and looked outside.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat was attacking the tassels of the curtains, her claws leaving marks on the delicate lace.

Seeing the cat was still there, she was reassured.

Tao Ning turned back to her work.

After a while, she looked up again, and Yu Shuangjiang the cat was now curled up on the curtains, fast asleep.

Tao Ning: “…”

Sometimes, she couldn’t tell if Yu Shuangjiang the cat was a creature of habit or simply carefree.

Refusing cat food and treats, yet sleeping anywhere, and soundly.

This was a habit developed from years of working on film sets, falling asleep wherever she could while waiting for the crew to set up, then being woken up for her next scene.

Not caring about the location, too lazy to return to her trailer, she would just curl up with her script and sleep.

Her assistant, finding her, would hold an umbrella over her, to prevent her from getting sunburnt.

Tao Ning stood up and walked over, gently moving the cat to a more comfortable spot.

Waking up in Tao Ning’s jacket again, Yu Shuangjiang was unfazed.

A cat never looked back at an explosion, she was numb, not even bothering to identify the brand.

Across the coffee table, Tao Ning, having finished her lunch, was cleaning up, and seeing Yu Shuangjiang awake, she prepared her meal.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat stretched languidly, jumped onto the coffee table, and ate her lunch, meowing after she finished, and Tao Ning took away the empty bowl.

Then, instead of returning to work, she picked up an apple and started peeling it.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat, watching her, suddenly reached out and patted Tao Ning’s wrist, her gesture clear—I want some too.

The long apple peel broke, and Tao Ning chuckled: “Don’t worry, there’s enough for you.”

Yu Shuangjiang the cat retracted her paw, watching contentedly as Tao Ning peeled and sliced the apple.

Receiving her share, she munched on it happily, licking her lips after finishing.

Crunchy and sweet.

Zhang Ke, silently sipping her coffee: “…”

This cat is quite clever.

Influenced by Tao Ning and her sister, Zhang Ke no longer found it strange that Tao Ning talked to the cat.

At 3:00 PM, after a phone call, Tao Ning finished her work early and prepared to leave.

The doctor she had contacted yesterday had arrived and was on his way to the hospital.

After careful consideration, she decided it was better for the doctor to come here than to transfer Yu Shuangjiang to another hospital.

CEO Chu had initially thought Tao Ning would refuse such a request, but she had readily agreed.

Not only that, but she had also been informed of the doctor’s arrival today, his flight information sent to Yu Shuangjiang’s manager, asking them to pick him up.

The message was from Zhang Ke, her assistant, so it couldn’t be a prank.

CEO Chu and Yu Shuangjiang’s manager exchanged glances, uncertainty in their eyes.

CEO Chu: “Did we misunderstand her?”

Yu Shuangjiang’s manager, Tu Xue, scratched her head: “Perhaps what she said yesterday was true?”

Assistant Qi Xiaojia: “Perhaps Screenwriter Tao is just tough on the outside, but soft on the inside?”

The phrase “tough on the outside, soft on the inside” used to describe Tao Ning…

After a moment of silence, the two women shuddered, shaking their heads.

There was a saying in the industry, Tao Ning’s words were as venomous as a king cobra’s, and she even wore glasses.

Regardless, they had to arrange transportation for the doctor.

Half an hour after the doctor arrived at the hospital, Tao Ning also arrived.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat poked her head out of the bag, sniffing the familiar antiseptic scent, her heart pounding with excitement.

She hadn’t expected to return so soon.

The elevator ascended, and as it reached their floor, Tao Ning gently pushed the cat’s head back into the bag.

Tao Ning: “There will be many people outside, stay in the bag for now.”

Having arrived at the hospital, Yu Shuangjiang wasn’t in a hurry, obediently hiding in the bag.

There were more people gathered outside the room than yesterday, the executives not present, but CEO Chu was there.

Yu Shuangjiang was practically her protégé, she couldn’t let anything happen to her.

Yu Shuangjiang had been taken for another examination, and CEO Chu, unable to sit still, paced anxiously.

She didn’t know if the new doctor would be able to help, Yu Shuangjiang couldn’t remain unconscious forever, her physical condition would deteriorate, and rehabilitation would be a problem.

For a popular celebrity with numerous contracts, this was a disaster.

Tu Xue approached her, whispering, “CEO Chu, Tao Laoshi is here.”

CEO Chu quickly composed herself, turning around with a smile: “Tao Laoshi, you’re here! Shuangjiang is currently undergoing an examination, please wait in the family lounge.”

Tao Ning, whose purpose was to see Yu Shuangjiang’s body, naturally wouldn’t refuse: “Sure, thank you.”

CEO Chu shook her head: “Don’t mention it.”

Tu Xue offered: “We only have instant coffee and juice here, Tao Laoshi, what would you like?”

Yu Shuangjiang the cat, nestled in the bag, thought, The picky Tao Ning wouldn’t drink instant coffee with its artificial flavoring, she would ask for warm water and hold it without drinking.

As expected, Tao Ning replied softly, “Just warm water, thank you.”

Just as they were about to enter the lounge, voices came from behind them.

They all turned around, including Tao Ning.

A couple emerged from the elevator, their faces vaguely familiar, resembling Yu Shuangjiang.

Tu Xue was the first to approach them: “Auntie, Uncle, you’re here! The specialist has arrived, Shuangjiang is currently undergoing an examination, she’ll be back soon.”

Seeing Tao Ning’s interest, CEO Chu introduced them: “These are Shuangjiang’s parents, Mr. Yu and Mrs. Bai.”

Yu Shuangjiang used her real name, and since her debut film was a success, the company, seeing the name’s popularity, didn’t give her a stage name.

Her parents weren’t wealthy, just ordinary people working at the local government office, their income stable.

A faint rustling came from the bag, as if something was trying to escape, but it quickly quieted down.

Overcome by a mixture of nervousness and excitement, Yu Shuangjiang didn’t dare reveal herself, hearing her parents’ voices.

Tao Ning discreetly moved the bag from her shoulder to her arm, holding it closer.

From this position, Yu Shuangjiang the cat could see outside.

Tao Ning stepped forward: “Hello, Uncle Yu, Auntie Bai, I’m Tao Ning.”

CEO Chu’s smile faltered, and she glanced at Tao Ning, sensing something was off.

The Tao Ning she knew was arrogant, although not rude, but this polite and friendly demeanor…

It was as if she was possessed.

Mrs. Bai’s eyes lit up, and she smiled: “You’re here to see Xiao Shuang, right?”

Mr. Yu also said, “Thank you for contacting the doctor for Xiao Shuang, you’ve given us hope.”

“You’re welcome, we’re in the same industry, we’re friends, I couldn’t bear to see a rising star like Yu Shuangjiang suffer,” Tao Ning said with a straight face.

“…”

Yu Shuangjiang the cat, hearing this, couldn’t maintain her sadness, wanting to scratch her ears.

She thought she had misheard, in the entertainment industry, anyone within ten years of your age was a competitor.

What “same industry, we’re friends”?

Outside the bag, the atmosphere was equally strange, and CEO Chu almost choked, covering her mouth with her hand and coughing.

Qi Xiaojia and Tu Xue exchanged glances silently.

They had never known Tao Ning to be so… eloquent, her words almost unbearable.

Her acting skills rivaled Yu Shuangjiang’s.

Mrs. Bai, touched, her impression of Tao Ning improving significantly: “Let’s not stand outside, come inside.”

Yu Shuangjiang’s parents only watched her dramas, not following the industry gossip.

They didn’t recognize Tao Ning, the person who had called their daughter a “flower vase,” infuriating her, even prompting a drunken rant.

Yu Shuangjiang, always disciplined, even continuing her studies while filming, had never experienced such an insult, and she had been furious.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat could sense her parents’ warmth towards Tao Ning, who was acting respectfully, like a junior.

This stunned the Yiwen Entertainment staff.

If Yu Shuangjiang weren’t in a coma, they would have asked her how she knew Tao Ning so well.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat, oblivious, buried her face in her paws, unable to bear it.

For some reason, the composed and polite Tao Ning seemed like a cunning fox, wagging her fluffy tail at her parents.

Mom, Dad, don’t be fooled by her!