The Goddess is Sweet and Aloof
Chapter 289 - Chapter 289 Chapter 289 Not a Person to be Messed with_1

Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Not a Person to be Messed with_1 Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Not a Person to be Messed with_1 “When did you become so curious?” Qiao Xiaren reclined leisurely in her chair, eyes closed in repose. “I thought you’d be more interested in Shen Ruyin.”

“Her?” Mo Guanyu scoffed lightly, “There’s nothing much to talk about her. You better stay away from her in the future, her intentions are never positive, and she’s quite vengeful.”

“It’s all right. I’m not exactly a person who can be easily provoked.” Qiao Xiaren’s mouth curled in a smile.

Saying Cao Cao and Cao Cao arrives, Shen Ruyin’s pomp was as impressive as usual, even if her pallid complexion suggested otherwise. After encountering the tantrum of the fierce director Li, Shen Ruyin dared not be late, and devoted more effort to her acting.

Qiao Xiaren changed into her costume in the dressing room, her hair undone in this scene, devoid of any hair ornaments, her mid-back long hair cascading down, granting her a more delicate beauty.

She was dressed in red as always, the wide sleeves embroidered with intricate patterns, over which she wore a long red coat with a flowing train.

“Places everyone, let’s start filming!”

Upon director Li’s signal, everyone immediately prepared for the next scene.

“Qiao Xiaren, Mo Guanyu, prepare for the next scene!”

Qiao Xiaren ascended the dais, sitting on a soft cushion before her. Mo Guanyu sat opposite her. As soon as they were seated, director Li called for action.

After many twists and turns, the scene was of Jun Lin’s reunion with Nangong Qin. Nangong Qin had tried hard but failed to breakup the lead couple. Now, the duo was basically bidding their final farewell. Having journeyed together since their youth, Nangong Qin suddenly felt it was time to let go. She no longer wished to see the man that warmed her young heart, look at her with cold, disgusted eyes.

The atmosphere was eerily calm, Qiao Xiaren remained still, her straight back signifying her presence, her eyes seemingly void of life and spark.

A flurry of colourful petals were fluttered up, along with Nangong Qin’s hair. Jun Lin looked across at her, feeling a pang of heartache. After a long pause, he asked, “Is he good to you?”

Nangong Qin’s eyes finally moved, a faint expression of mockery and laughter appeared, “Prince, your question is ironic. Whether it’s good or bad, it’s only me who has to endure it.”

“I… I apologise to you.”

Seeing Jun Lin speak firmly, Nangong Qin only responded with a serene downward gaze at her cup of green tea. She didn’t know when it happened, but her eyes could no longer shed any tears.

That’s good, tears were after all debts that needed to be repaid. Now, she had cleared all her dues.

Did she regret it? She asked herself, did she regret stopping at the door, catching sight of him, the man who led her into the chaotic world?

She didn’t know.

Nangong Qin reminisced about being punished by her father, kneeling in the ancestral hall, it was so dark, it scared her to death. But she remembered Jun Lin lighting up a hundred candles for her and brightening up the entire hall, just to keep her company at the door.

The candle flame’s heat scorched the back of his hand, just as her tears left traces on her face. All for the sake of comforting her fears in the dark of night.

“Jun Lin, you don’t owe me anything, we are far from the young girl and the Divine Doctor we once were,” Nangong Qin reached for the teapot on the table, gently pouring tea for herself, “We’re long past the point of no return. Please go back, your wife is waiting for you at the manor. We should not meet again.”

Nangong Qin rose to her feet, her beautiful figure seemed to have lost the charm of her youth, devoid of any spirit or vitality. She was just taking step after step towards the edge of the platform. Her lonely melancholy and unparalleled beauty wailed in utter sorrow.

“Cut!”