Night Tide-Chap102
Crystal-clear streams embraced the bustling capital, and the city woke up from its banks. The thumping sound of laundry sticks beating clothes rose and fell, the scent of soapberries blending into the water, mingling with the perfume of makeup applied lazily at dawn and chasing the remnants of wine spilled after night feasts. Willows were the curtains of the ancient path, swaying in the morning breeze, stirring the hustle and bustle of the market.
Night Tide-Chap101
Xiang Wan had been running a fever for three consecutive days. At one point, her temperature soared to 40 degrees Celsius, and her breathing became labored, prompting the hospital to put her on a ventilator. Yu Zhou had learned that bacterial infections often cause fluctuating body temperatures, which typically trend downward eventually. However, Xiang Wan's case was different; her temperature kept steadily climbing, as if testing the limits of her…
Night Tide-Chap100
Xiang Wan didn't want to get sick at this time. With Ms. Chao having just picked up Paipai and SC Studio still competing in the show, she couldn't afford to fall ill. She felt terribly sorry. She didn't want to be a burden to anyone, however, she couldn't control her own body. Xiang Wan felt her consciousness and strength slipping away, her temples throbbing more intensely than her own heart.
Night Tide-Chap99
After showering, Xiang Wan curled up into Chao Xin's embrace, as she had done many times before. Chao Xin's bare arm wrapped around her, listening as Xiang Wan spoke near her collarbone. "Ms. Chao." "Mm." Chao Xin replied playing with Xiang Wan hair strands. "These past few days have felt like a dream," Xiang Wan said, "After reconciling with you, I haven't had the chance to properly be your...
Night Tide-Chap98
Stepping out from Peng Xiangzhi's room, Xiang Wan stopped at the doorway of Chao Xin's room. A soft knock echoed against the door. In a hushed tone, Xiang Wan asked, "Are you asleep?" "Mhm." "I'm going to grab my clothes and spend the night with Director Peng. You stay and sleep with Paipai," Xiang Wan whispered. Knowing that Paipai needed Chao Xin's presence at the moment, Xiang Wan considerately chose not to intrude too much.
@graceharper 我也假期看了，登高，入海，不可方思，都很牛
@Augenstern 啊啊啊我好喜欢公主饶命…（有一些学生时期滤镜）
Night Tide-Chap97
The car neared the outskirts of the small town, which was actually only a few streets away from the hotel. Sun Er stretched his body, gesturing here and there before exclaiming, "Here we are, we've arrived." It was an old building once designated for the families of the credit union, standing at about five or six stories high, clad with cyan-gray tiles.
Night Tide-Chap94
After the meal, the group didn't linger any longer. They got into their cars and headed towards the village. Chao Xin led the way, followed closely by Su Chang driving behind, and Xiang Wan naturally moved to the passenger seat beside Chao Xin. Recognizing Chao Xin's nervousness, Xiang Wan didn't talk much, only occasionally handing her a bottle of water.
Night Tide-Chap93
Xiang Wan listened to Chao Xin’s words and fell silent for a moment. She had never heard Chao Xin mention this Sun Qi before, and even though Chao Xin's tone remained relatively calm, her immediate rush to find Paipai hinted that this so-called father was not a good person. Almost instinctively, Xiang Wan wanted to go to Chao Xin; however, she hesitated, knowing Chao Xin's character might make her feel reluctant.
Night Tide-Chap92
Chao Xin had gone off the grid. Her disappearance appeared to be deliberate, focusing on specific colleagues. She had taken a leave of absence from the production team, suggesting that she might miss one or two upcoming recordings. Furthermore, she had arranged for another industry heavyweight, Ji Mingcheng, to stand in as a temporary mentor during her absence. She also sent a WeChat message to Xiang Wan, mentioning some urgent business that had come…
Night Tide-Chap91
That was a banquet that left both the host and the guest in high spirits. As it had started early, it wasn't very late when the feast ended. Xiang Wan was reluctant to leave. However, if she stayed any longer, she feared she wouldn't be able to leave at all. She put on her clothes, picked up her phone, and noticed a missed call from Su Chang.
Night Tide-Chap90
Xiang Wan's heart swelled to an immeasurable size, as if barely able to withstand the tumultuous emotions that threatened to overwhelm her. All that manifested was an instinctive twitching. Her heart was fluttering, like eyelids uncertain whether to signal joy or sorrow. Then she kissed Chao Xin, this time for calmness. A tranquility rose from the depths of her soul, as if someone whispered to her that it wasn't just in this moment, where only these…
Night Tide-Chap89
"Family?" This word by Xiang Wan seemed to drift in from outside the window, disoriented by the wind. Chao Xin sharply caught the confusion in Xiang Wan's semantics, shifted her body slightly, and mustered the courage to meet Xiang Wan's gaze. "You said... family?" Xiang Wan's brows furrowed as she asked again, uncertainly. "Is there something wrong with your family? An incident?" Xiang Wan took a gentle breath, "But why do you say that I can't accept…
Night Tide-Chap88
Xiang Wan began to breathe lightly, and so did Chao Xin. They were both a little eager, but Chao Xin's hand pressed against Xiang Wan's chest, feeling the chaotic heartbeat with her fingers that connected her heart, while her lips parted under the command of her rational mind. "What... are you doing?" Chao Xin asked, Was Xiang Wan still teasing her?
Night Tide-Chap87
Class A's competitive performance concluded, and the three contestants stepped out from the interplay of light and shadows, awaiting the judges' scores and comments. Shu Qin was competent but not exceptional. After all, playing a character with a soft exterior and a firm interior, even if she portrayed it with rich layers and tension, her stage presence was still lacking. Not to mention that her vocal techniques weren't top-notch.
Night Tide-Chap86
However, Xiang Wan said nothing, returning instead to her usual quiet and dignified demeanor. Her momentary loss of control wasn't just about this single incident. It was about watching Chao Xin from a distance, day after day, since the beginning of the competition, experiencing firsthand the gradual loss of her to Chao Xin. Or rather, the fading of Xiang Wan's uniqueness to Chao Xin.
@untoArgentum 因为有一个很牛的一体机译者
加入于 2022年04月
