14 The female lead has a tiny bit of a desire to turn evil.
◎This isn't your home address, is it?
Before Yan Sui could answer, Director Kong answered for her.
"Of course! This kind of subject matter is very novel. As long as the love-hate entanglements of the ten ordinary people are compelling and the five guests are eloquent, it's hard for it not to be a hit. Although Xiao Jian has always performed well in film and television works, she has indeed never participated in the recording of a variety show."
With Director Kong having spoken, Yan Sui was in a difficult position. She stubbornly persisted, saying, "This really is a great opportunity. However, I need to double-check Li Yun's work schedule when I get back, in case there's a time conflict..."
"No, no," Lu Shutian wagged her index finger. "This kind of variety show is different from other reality shows. Each recording session doesn't need to last a whole day, just a few hours. And the whole episode won't be too long. The guests can finish recording in three or four sessions."
"Given Senior Jane's status, if she were filming on set at that time, it shouldn't have been difficult for her to find a day to record the show."
Lu Shutian's string of words left Yan Sui utterly powerless to retaliate.
Director Kong has already made the decision for Yan Sui: "Okay, it's settled then. If this program can be successfully organized, our Xiao Jian will definitely participate."
At this point, everyone began recommending their own people.
Yan Sui couldn't laugh; she knew that if she did, she would be unable to stop herself from forcing a bitter smile.
What exactly is the female lead's strategy?
While she was still engaging in perfunctory exchanges with these people, she hadn't forgotten to communicate with the system in her mind.
"System, I think this female lead is really strange. She has definitely been reborn or awakened."
[But host, we really didn't detect anything abnormal about the female lead before. Fine, if she has to participate in this variety show, then she can participate. Anyway, the male lead isn't involved, so it should be fine.]
"Come on, everyone, let's have a drink together." Director Kong, caught up in the conversation, raised his glass, gesturing for everyone to join in.
Yan Sui stood up as well, responding to the system, "What the female lead is doing so far is harmless to the female supporting character; it might even help her develop better. What exactly is the female lead's intention?"
It is very dangerous to not be able to see through a person's intentions.
The system couldn't answer either.
Yan Sui clinked glasses with everyone and then drank it all in one gulp. But before she could put down her glass, another soft, boneless hand covered the back of her hand.
Although Lu Shutian has a sweet appearance, she not only has surprisingly long legs, but her fingers are also slender and have distinct knuckles.
She affectionately pressed her cheek against Yan Sui's left shoulder, rubbing her cheek against Yan Sui's cheek, and before Yan Sui could react, she snatched the wine glass from her hand.
"Sister, have another drink with me."
They've really stopped acting and are just forcing it on.
Although she wore light makeup, Yan Sui's cheeks were already flushed slightly, and she knew she wouldn't last long before she got drunk.
But Director Kong, who was standing to the side, was even more enthusiastic than Yan Sui herself, saying, "Come on, Xiao Yan, have a drink with Miss Lu."
Lu Shutian continued to act coquettishly, but her right hand silently wrapped around Yan Sui's waist.
The tabletop blocked most of their view of their upper bodies, so no one knew that Lu Shutian had actually done such a thing to Yan Sui.
Director Kong, the only one who could see, was completely focused on the dinner table and couldn't notice the strange behavior of the person next to him.
Yan Sui seemed to remain calm as she stared at the wine glass that had been taken from her. "Alright, Miss Lu."
Lu Shutian put one arm around Yan Sui's waist and reached out to Director Kong with the other hand holding a wine glass, "Could you please pour me some wine, Director Kong?"
Yan Sui was very uncomfortable being touched so intimately.
Even in her original world, her incredibly clingy college roommate Lily would at most link arms with her or give her a hug when she was excited—
It wouldn't be like this now, with someone holding my waist and unable to move.
"System," Yan Sui said calmly as she watched Director Kong pour wine into his glass, "Will you electrocute me?"
The system was shocked: "Host, what are you saying?! I'm different from other systems; I don't have a punishment mechanism. Please watch your words; I don't want to be reported."
Yan Sui's breath hitched. "No, I'm afraid Lu Shutian will get me drunk later and try to trick me into revealing information. If I get too drunk and your reminders don't work, please knock me out with an electric shock if possible."
Yan Sui originally planned to find an excuse to leave first, but seeing how well Lu Shutian was doing at the party, she knew it would be difficult for her to leave early.
This Lu Shutian won't stop until she gets her drunk.
[Sorry, host, I really don't have the ability to deliver electric shocks. At most, I can only communicate with you and remind you like this.]
Before they could finish talking about who would unify the world, a new, full glass of wine was brought to Yan Sui's lips.
Lu Shutian held the wine glass, and Yan Sui wanted to hold it herself, but Lu Shutian showed no intention of letting go.
"I……"
As soon as Yan Sui uttered a word, the cold wine glass pressed against her lower lip. Lu Shutian tilted her hand slightly, and the wine flowed into Yan Sui's lips.
Yan Sui had no choice but to drink it.
Fortunately, Lu Shutian put down the glass after feeding her less than a third of the wine. She said with a smile, "Sister, drink slowly. It wouldn't be good if you drank too fast and got drunk."
She said all the nice things; she was the one who wanted to get you drunk.
The system's voice sounded somewhat annoyed.
Yan Sui seemed unchanged from when she first came in. She smiled slightly at Lu Shutian and said, "Some wines are meant to be savored slowly to truly appreciate their quality."
Before she had even finished her drink, Director Kong, with great foresight, refilled her glass.
Lu Shutian smiled sweetly, as if she were pouting, "Sister, I don't know much about wine. I'll drink more if I think it tastes good, and I won't drink if I think it tastes bad."
After saying this, Lu Shutian leaned heavily on Yan Sui's shoulder.
Of course, the hand that was around Yan Sui's waist still didn't let go.
"Sister, do you know a lot about wine? How about you teach me how to appreciate wine sometime?"
Yan Sui secretly let out a breath.
Hold on, Yan Sui, you have to hold on, she's the female lead.
She can do whatever she wants, but you can't.
Having mentally prepared herself, Yan Sui said, word by word, "If given the opportunity, I would be more than willing."
Lu Shutian stared at Yan Sui's already reddened ear tips, secretly amused, and took a few sips of her drink.
A gaze was also intensely fixed on Yan Sui.
Yan Sui tilted her head slightly and found that it was Director Kong staring at her.
The other party's meaning was clear: Lu Shutian has already been drinking, aren't you going to keep drinking with her?
Yan Sui had no choice but to pick up her wine glass and take a few sips.
She was still relatively conscious, so she gave the system her final command.
"System, when I get drunk later, just repeat one sentence in my head."
What is being repeated?
“Lu Shutian is scary. Yan Sui can’t just say anything.”
The system seemed to short-circuit for a moment before stammering, "Okay, okay."
Having worked in the system for so long, I never imagined that I could also serve as a repeater.
Lu Shutian didn't mention the word "wine" again, but every time she chatted with Yan Sui for a few words, she would naturally raise her glass and clink glasses with her.
Yan Sui had no reason not to drink it.
During this time, other people came up to chat with Lu Shutian and clink glasses with her, and Lu Shutian smiled and drank it all in one gulp.
“System,” Yan Sui felt her head starting to spin, “This female lead clearly drank more than me, so how come she doesn’t look drunk at all? Is she acting too?”
Yan Sui's light makeup could no longer conceal her flushed cheeks; she felt as if she were on fire.
Fortunately, although she was in a daze, she managed her facial expressions very well, and could still fool people for a while.
But Lu Shutian was different. She wasn't pretending; she was genuinely not drunk. Not only could she find time to get Yan Sui drunk, but she could also chat and laugh with others.
[Host, the female lead doesn't seem drunk; she has a high alcohol tolerance.]
Yan Sui blinked, then yawned.
Her eyes were glistening with tears, and drowsiness was creeping in.
Lu Shutian noticed it immediately as well.
She put down her wine glass, greeted everyone, and prepared to leave. "Everyone, I have work to do later, so I'll be leaving now. Please forgive me."
No one objected.
Lu Shutian also took the opportunity to say to Director Kong, "Sister looks a bit tired. I'll have the driver give her a ride home."
Director Kong nodded.
Yan Sui wanted to refuse: "I..."
Lu Shutian smiled and took her hand as they left the private room. "Since you treated me to dinner, I'll just take you home. It's nothing."
Leaving the noisy private room, a cold wind brushed against her cheeks, and Yan Sui finally regained some of her senses—
But he wasn't completely sober either.
Lu Shutian took her hand and walked towards the parking lot, her voice sweet and pleading, "Sister, can't you really take on another artist?"
"Who are you……"
You're the female lead, I'm trying to avoid you, how could I possibly take you on as my artist?
The system emitted a sharp, popping sound.
[Host, don't talk nonsense!]
[Lu Shutian is terrifying; Yan Sui shouldn't be spoken to carelessly!]
The system's volume in Yan Sui's mind was frighteningly loud. Yan Sui frowned and shook her head.
Lu Shutian noticed it too. She stopped and said softly, "Headache?"
I should have known better than to make her drink so much.
Yan Sui pursed her lips, remained silent, and simply shook her head.
Even the cold wind couldn't dispel her drunkenness; Yan Sui's mind was completely a mess, and she couldn't think straight.
Only one thought remained in her mind:
Do not speak to the female lead, Lu Shutian.
This situation continued until the two got into the car.
Lu Shutian said to the driver in the front seat, "Take her home first." She then looked at Yan Sui, who was sitting with her in the back seat, and asked, "Sister, where do you live?"
Although she already knew, she still had to ask about it outwardly.
Yan Sui blinked, about to remain silent, when the system reminded her: [Host, you can say this now; you still need to go home.]
So Yan Sui gave him the address.
The air in the carriage suddenly seemed to thin out, and the driver sitting in the front seat felt inexplicably suffocated and oppressed.
Lu Shutian asked the driver to turn off the lights in the car, making it extremely dark.
She was like a venomous snake lurking in the forest at night, silently coiling around her prey.
“Sister,” Lu Shutian pulled Yan Sui into her arms with complete control, her warm breath brushing against the other’s sensitive earlobe, “This isn’t your home, is it?”
This feeling was unpleasant, and Yan Sui forced herself to endure it, saying slowly, "I just want to go back here."
She promised Jian Liyun that she would go to her house tonight.
Lu Shutian remained silent for a long time.
Finally, she slowly released her grip on the other person, and gently pinched the back of their neck with her right hand.
Let's go.
Lu Shutian said to the driver expressionlessly.
[Author's Note]
Dear readers, to meet the word count requirements for the ranking, there will be no update tomorrow. The update will be promptly at noon the day after tomorrow. [heart emoji]
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