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Shao Cixin was driven back to her tent by Zhou Hong.

When Wen Zhihan saw her approach, she took the initiative to spread her arms and let Shao Cixin bury herself in her touch.

After Shao Cixin lay down, Wen Zhihan asked, “What did you talk about? I heard Zhao Hong telling you to scram.”

Shao Cixin gazed at her with an innocent look. “We didn’t talk about much. We just discussed some adult topics.”

“Adult topics?”

Wen Zhihan began to feel a little uneasy.

“Yes, I asked her when she had to go to work tomorrow.”

“?”

“I also told her I had the whole day off tomorrow.”

“…”

Wen Zhihan suddenly understood why Zhou Hong was so fierce to her Mrs. Wen.

She smiled helplessly and teased Shao Cixin’s earlobe with ambiguous words, “You, sometimes you are too naughty.”

Her soft voice and warm breath made Shao Cixin itch.

Thinking that they were still in front of the camera, she hugged Wen Zhihan’s back and said boldly, “Even if I’m too much, you still chose me. You can’t get rid of me that easily.”

Whether as a friend or under their false pretense, Wen Zhihan couldn’t get rid of her.

Shao Cixin wanted to stick to Wen Zhihan year after year. Actually, it would be best if she could stick to her for a lifetime!

Wen Zhihan lowered her head to meet Shao Cixin’s gaze.

Their eyes faced each other, tender and affectionate.

If it weren’t for the cameras, they could both believe that the other person truly loved them.

“I won’t throw you away. I will keep you forever.”

Shao Cixin was very happy to hear this.

If was in the past, Shao Cixin would advise Wen Zhihan not to promise anything in front of the camera. Otherwise, when they separated, someone might take out a magnifying glass and examine their words, accusing them of being sellouts.

But now Shao Cixin couldn’t refuse Wen Zhihan’s sweet words at all.

They could go looking for crumbs for all she cared. Wen Zhihan didn’t mind, so why should she?

Even if they broke up, Shao Cixin could still look back on today as a beautiful dream that Wen Zhihan had woven for her.

Shao Cixin kissed Wen Zhihan on the lips.

“Go to bed quickly. You have work tomorrow. Good night.”

“En.” Wen Zhihan returned Shao Cixin’s kiss. “Good night.”

Before closing her eyes, Shao Cixin was still thinking about a question—

So were she and Zhou Hong friends or not?

Zhou Hong also returned to her tent.

When she entered, she found Yi Zhou crawling up in a daze.

Seeing that Zhou Hong was back, Zhou Yi suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he pulled Zhou Hong down to sit next to him and asked softly, “I seemed to have heard you say ‘scram!’ to someone. What happened? Did someone make my wife angry?”

“…” Zhou Hong buried her face in his strong chest and whispered, “It’s nothing. I just…made a friend.”

“En?”

“A friend who deserves a beating.”

“Who is it?”

Zhou Yi’s question made Zhou Hong feel embarrassed all over again.

It was Shao Cixin.

She became friends with her rival! There was such a thing in this world!

She must have been poisoned by Shao Cixin, and as a result, she began to go down the wrong path!

Zhou Hong’s silence gave Zhou Yi his answer.

He knew his wife best.

No longer asking, he smiled and stroked Zhou Hong’s head. Then he pulled her down onto the bedroll with him. “It’s good to make friends. Now be good and go to sleep. Have a good night.”

The fourth episode of Post-Marriage Love Diary aired online.

After a week, Shao Cixin finally got the answer she wanted—Zhou Hong was an arrogant ghoul!

She obviously wanted to be her friend, but she still said she didn’t want to.

But she was very honest in front of her husband.

Heh, women!

She had successfully made another friend. Shao Cixin joyfully shared the good news with Wen Zhihan.

Wen Zhihan was happy for her.

Compared with being surrounded by dangers, of course it was much better to be surrounded by friends.

Shao Cixin’s discussion of adult topics was not included in the main episode but was released as a bonus.

The production team obviously felt that it would be a waste to throw away.

Only then did Wen Zhihan see the full scene.

The comments were full of joy.

—Xin Xin is so cute, Hong Hong is also cute.

—Run quickly, she can’t hide her ninety-meter sword!

—I announce that the Hongxin Shanshan Friendship CP officially debuts today!

—Aren’t these two good friends? One is helpful, and the other is grateful. They are destined to have a short rivalry.

—These two should team up to do comedy. Hahahahaha

Wen Zhihan: “…”

Although her wife occasionally had a cunning streak, she was still very cute.

“I’m going to the study to work.”

“Okay.”

After Wen Zhihan left, Shao Cixin clicked back onto the main episode.

This time, she specifically selected the parts with herself and Wen Zhihan.

The first time she watched it, she wanted to watch the complete, edited product. The second time she watched it, she wanted to watch her own performance.

The episode showed her and Wen Zhihan taking a walk back to the camp after fishing.

The production team perfectly captured the light and shadow of the dense forest, using it to create a beautifully compelling shot. The scene was bright and sweet, warm and romantic.

On the TV, Shao Cixin was breathing in the forest air with her eyes closed, feeling how good it was to be alive.

The static Wen Zhihan was looking at her, her eyes deep and serious as if nothing else in the world was worthy of her gaze—as if the only treasure in the world was in front of her.

Outside the TV, Shao Cixin was so fascinated by Wen Zhihan’s gaze that, for a moment, she forgot about everything else.

She quietly watched those beautiful, clear blue eyes, and a misty feeling suddenly entered her heart.

But before she could capture it, it was gone.

The episode also showed the two of them returning to camp, and Shao Cixin was telling everyone with a frank smile that the three fish in her bucket were captured by the Film Emperor Zhou, also known as the emperor of fishing.

Everything was normal.

Shao Cixin shook her head.

Strange, what was she thinking?

She abandoned her thoughts and continued watching the variety show. It would be good to save this episode for the future as well.

The selection for the annual award show White Jade Award had begun.

Shao Cixin’s Red Lotus was fortunate enough to be selected, and she was nominated for Best Actress.

But alas, she was not fated to go on stage and receive the award. Instead, it went to a senior in the industry with outstanding acting abilities.

This year, Shao Cixin had just missed out on the Best Actress award.

That evening, she lay on the sofa in her and Wen Zhihan’s living room in silence.

Although she knew in her heart that she was not worthy of the award, she was inevitably a little disappointed after she was nominated for the first time and then missed the opportunity.

Who didn’t want to win an award?

Everyone needed praise and affirmation.

“It’s okay, there’s still a chance.”

A hand crossed the sofa and gently landed on Shao Cixin’s head, stroking it gently.

“Our Cixin’s acting skills are improving every day. I believe that the trophy is waiting for you next time.”

Shao Cixin turned her face in Wen Zhihan’s direction. “What if it doesn’t happen next time?”

“Then I’ll believe the time after that, and the time after that.”

Shao Cixin smiled softly, though she didn’t know why.

Wen Zhihan said, “You are young, and you love acting. You still plan on continuing to work in this industry in the future, so you will naturally have many opportunities to work hard and earn your credentials. Am I right?”

“En.”

“So we don’t need to be frustrated by failure. This is just the beginning, not the end.”

Shao Cixin sat up.

To tell the truth, while she was upset because it was human nature, she could still clearly think about the future with an open mind. 

If she couldn’t achieve it this time, then she would go for it next time, and the time after that, and the time after that!

Zhou Hong had said that she was a quick learner, and Shao Cixin also believed that she could perfect her own acting skills!

Wen Zhihan saw that Shao Cixin’s expression remained unchanged, so she smiled and asked, “Not sad anymore?”

Shao Cixin leaned back on the sofa. “A little bit, but not particularly. After all, it was a pretty convincing loss.”

There were too many seniors in the industry, and the winner of this year’s Best Actress award was also her idol.

After the event, the senior gently encouraged Shao Cixin backstage, telling her that she had always been optimistic about her and that she expected her to stand on the podium one day, so Shao Cixin should continue to work hard.

Shao Cixin was almost moved to tears.

“I accepted a new script, and it’s very good. Sister Rong didn’t want me to miss it.” Shao Cixin tilted her head back and looked at Wen Zhihan. “So after filming the variety show, I’m going to join the crew.”

Wen Zhihan was stunned.

Shao Cixin was leaving again.

She was probably going to be gone for several months.

Except for Wen Zhihan, her home would be empty again.

But acting was Shao Cixin’s passion, and it was something that made her happy. Wen Zhihan had no reason to hinder it, and she should be giving Shao Cixin her greatest support.

Wen Zhihan endured the turmoil in her heart, her face remaining gentle and calm as she said, “Okay, I understand.

“Be careful when filming and don’t get hurt.”

Shao Cixin couldn’t see any sign of reluctance on Wen Zhihan’s face and felt disappointed.

Didn’t she feel a little conflict in her heart?

Were all the words she said on the variety show really just acting?

After much thought, Shao Cixin decided to ask.

She couldn’t ask as a girlfriend, but she could ask as a friend!

After adjusting her mentality, she pretended to be relaxed and said casually, “Wen Zhihan, it seems like you’re not reluctant to let me go?”

When Wen Zhihan heard this, she smiled warmly and said, “Happiness and anger cannot be expressed in color^[1].”

Shao Cixin said, “Let’s express it in color, at least to me. After all, in our relationship, who are the parties involved?”

—She began to ask for special treatment.

Wen Zhihan felt inexplicably happy. She sat on the sofa with a calm face and said softly, “I really can’t let you go. Without you, the house is so empty, and I will lose a lot of joy—as well as a person to talk to.”

I will miss you. I can’t help but miss you…

Shao Cixin suddenly felt sorry for Wen Zhihan.

They had already cohabitated together for so long. When she was gone, how lonely would Wen Zhihan be, suddenly forced to live by herself again?

She was also afraid that during her absence, someone would come along and steal Wen Zhihan’s heart!

In order to prevent this from happening, she decided to take action and make sure Wen Zhihan was taken care of!

Didn’t Wen Zhihan say that she liked “meetings” with her?

If she liked it, Shao Cixin could start there.

Making up her mind, Shao Cixin took Wen Zhihan’s hand, her eyes bright and moving. “I feel deeply guilty about the stringent requirements of my work, so I plan to give some compensation to President Wen.”

She blinked once. “I’ll give you some interest.”

Wen Zhihan said, “What interest?”

Shao Cixin replied, “Study interest.”

Wen Zhihan: “?”

Shao Cixin said, “Counting from the time I begin filming, I owe you one meeting a day. Every day I miss this meeting, I’ll give you seven more for free!”

Wen Zhihan: “???”

Although buy one get seven free was a good thing, wasn’t this density a bit too high???

Holding the back of the sofa with her fingers, Wen Zhihan lowered her eyes and looked at her cute junior sister.

She wanted to laugh, but she didn’t know whether she should laugh or not.

“Cixin, can you endure it?”

“I can endure it.” Shao Cixin held her cheek and looked at Wen Zhihan, smiling like a little rascal. “Sister is so beautiful, I’m willing to do it as many times as she wants.”

Wen Zhihan raised her eyebrows slightly, her eyes as gentle as water.

“Then it’s settled.”

Shao Cixin smiled. “It’s not over yet. The agreed-upon terms must be voluntarily postponed.”

Under the silent crescent moon, Shao Cixin held her pillow in her arms and slept soundly.

Wen Zhihan didn’t feel tired, so she silently gazed at the person sleeping next to her as the moonlight shone through the window.

The night was the most emotional time of the day, especially when it was on the precipice of a farewell.

Although there was still a month until Shao Cixin joined the crew, Wen Zhihan already felt like it was right around the corner—as soon as tomorrow.

Because her time spent with Shao Cixin always passed so quickly, as if the heavens were tearing them apart.

After Shao Cixin left, she wouldn’t see her for another five or six months, maybe even longer.

Wen Zhihan didn’t know what changes might occur, or who might appear.

The future was hazy. And just like their relationship, the outcome was unclear.

Wen Zhihan remained silent as her fingertips gently stroked Shao Cixin’s long hair.

As Xu Zhouzhou said, she should find the courage to confess to Shao Cixin. Whether she confessed or not, there would be consequences.

But Wen Zhihan didn’t dare.

Her love was too timid.

It already took her greatest courage to enable the close relationship they had today.

She liked the way Shao Cixin looked for special treatment, and she liked the way Shao Cixin showed desire for her.

But she was also afraid that, after her true feelings were exposed, all these things would cease to exist.

After all, she had already been rejected once…

The moonlight was soft, like water and gauze, as it lazily draped over Shao Cixin’s body. Under the bright moon, she looked like a sleeping goddess, beautiful yet out of reach.

Wen Zhihan’s eyelashes trembled, and she couldn’t help but gently place a kiss on Shao Cixin’s soft hair, not daring to disturb her sleep.

My Cixin, if one day I confessed to you, I don’t know if you will reject me again like that day in high school…

The translator (AmEricaNo) has something to say…

We will now be switching to a once every three days update schedule for the rest of the summer.

6/2/24 *Update* Made a mistake cuz of the bonus chapters. Still on updates every other day until the 7th…sry 🙏

^[1]“喜怒不形于色” (xǐ nù bù xíng yú sè) or “Happiness and anger cannot be expressed in color” is a Chinese idiom that refers to a person who does not show their emotions on their face—in other words, they are calm and cultivated.

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