Chapter 28-Part 3: The Confidante and the Confession

Duan Yan’s scene wasn’t over yet.

Song Jin watched Duan Yan’s filming, completely mesmerized.

Duan Yan was immersed in her acting.

Since the cat had a tracker on her and was being watched by Xu Qin, she wasn’t worried about her disappearing, and it wasn’t easy to get out of the film set anyway.

Just as she finished filming, she saw the orange cat’s watery eyes staring at her.

It was so cute.

Duan Yan glanced over and found that the other orange cat was gone.

Thinking that Song Jin had bullied Curly, she gently stroked Song Jin’s head.

“Did you bully someone again? Mommy only has you in her heart, don’t be afraid.”

Song Jin let out a protesting cry, extremely dissatisfied.

“Meow—”

Xu Qin, standing by, immediately explained.

When Duan Yan heard that the orange cat had actually found a calico wife, she was incredibly shocked.

She knew that calico cats were the super top-tier beauties of the cat world.

Seeing the little orange cat’s unhappy face, she instantly understood the reason: it was a failed courtship.

She kissed the little orange cat’s ear and comforted it, “Don’t worry, baby. Even though you failed this time, you’ll have other little cats to keep you company in the future.”

The light touch of Duan Yan’s warm breath made Song Jin’s ear itch and twitch slightly.

???

‘Does she think I was interested in the calico cat too?’

Song Jin meowed in protest.

‘I don’t want any other little cats, I only want you.’

‘The one I like is right in front of me, you idiot Duan Yan.’

Duan Yan was relieved to know that Curly and the calico were adopted, and then she carried the little orange cat home.

In the car, Song Jin remembered Curly’s whisper.

‘Two-legged beasts all like having their bellies rubbed. Be gentle, and the two-legged beast will be completely charmed, wishing they could give you the whole world.’

Song Jin put on a shy voice, rolled over, and exposed her soft belly, trying to get Duan Yan to pet her.

But the expected caress did not come.

Song Jin looked up in confusion.

Duan Yan had ignored her and was on her phone, seemingly taking a call.

Song Jin couldn’t take it anymore.

She snorted coldly and slapped her paw down with a “smack.”

‘Snap out of it! The “Cat Master” has spoken!’

Sure enough, being gentle was not her forte.

Duan Yan had no choice but to put the call on speaker, stroking the little orange cat with one hand while asking, “When are you coming back?”

– “Forget it, don’t come pick me up. I’m scared of you.”

The person on the other end of the line seemed to despise Duan Yan.

Song Jin’s fur stood on end.

‘Who is this? Could it be Duan Yan’s “girlfriend”?!’

– “I’ll probably arrive around eight tonight. Just tidy up my room and leave some food for me.”

– “Why are you staying here? Not going back home?”

– “Don’t mention it. I failed my courses. I’ll be beaten to death if I go back. What’s our relationship? What’s wrong with staying for a few days? It’s not like we haven’t slept together before.”

Song Jin listened carefully to their conversation, a storm raging in her heart.

It seemed this woman was not easy to deal with.

She even had a separate room in Duan Yan’s house and had even slept with Duan Yan.

She, Song Jin, had never slept with anyone else.

In this life, she only had the experience of sleeping with Duan Yan.

The flames of jealousy engulfed Song Jin’s heart.

But, from now on, all of that would be in the past.

The only one who could stay by Duan Yan’s side was her, Song Jin.

Eight in the evening.

Song Jin squatted in a corner of the living room, waiting for an opportunity.

The sound of footsteps from outside gradually approached.

A woman’s figure pushed the door open and naturally handed her luggage to Auntie Lian.

Her manner was as if this were her second home, and her tone was charming and casual.

“Auntie Lian, please take this~”

Auntie Lian took the luggage, a very familiar smile on her face.

‘Damn it!’

Song Jin looked the woman up and down, her gaze as sharp as a knife.

The woman looked to be about the same age as Duan Yan.

She was tall, dressed in a stylish and hot dress.

The hem of her dress swayed lightly with her steps, silently telling of her charm.

Her hair was naturally loose, with a few lazy curls.

Her makeup was mature and full of charisma.

Song Jin observed her without a word.

The other party was dressed very maturely, while Song Jin’s style leaned towards sweet and gorgeous, a vibrant young girl.

They were not in the same league at all.

But from her observation, Duan Yan liked women with Song Jin’s style.

Song Jin nodded, her confidence growing by a point.

She continued to look, her gaze falling on the woman’s hands.

She had studied music since she was young, and her fingers were long and slender.

Her piano teacher had once praised her hands as being born for string instruments.

And although that woman’s hands were fair, they were not as long as Song Jin’s.

A complete victory.

Wait, there seemed to be one thing she couldn’t compare to.

Song Jin’s mind flashed back to the finger cots in Duan Yan’s dressing room, and a sense of defeat came over her.

She had only recently learned how women make love, and that woman had given Duan Yan such things long before she even knew what finger cots were.

She was clearly an experienced person.

‘And I, with my shallow experience, what if I can’t satisfy Duan Yan in bed and she becomes disappointed in me? What then?’

This kind of worry came in waves, stirring up ripples of unease.

Song Jin clenched her teeth.

She imagined Duan Yan might say something like “You’re not as good as xx.”

That feeling of being compared and disliked would make her incredibly sad.

She regretted neglecting her love life in the past.

When she was studying abroad, it wasn’t that no one had confessed to Song Jin, but at that time, Song Jin was solely focused on her studies, awards, and competitions, and had no desire to waste time on relationships.

She was a blank slate when it came to love.

Now her karma had come.

She was truly clueless about matters of love and intimacy.

In the future, she must learn more about these things and strive to please her wife.

She could learn if she didn’t know.

She had always been a talented learner.

In this matter, Song Jin was determined to be the best.

After Duan Yan confessed to her, she would have to hone her skills and strive to satisfy her.

Completely unaware of the little cat’s thoughts, Duan Yan saw her friend’s attire and handed her a knitted shawl.

“He Qing, are you cold? Don’t catch a cold.”

“Don’t talk about me. Don’t you people in the entertainment industry wear less than I do?”

He Qing took the shawl and saw the little cat in the corner.

“Come, let big sister pet you~”

The soft, warm sunlight shone on the orange cat’s body, as if draping it in a layer of fine gold powder.

Every strand of fur shimmered with a warm glow in the light, like scattered, tiny gems.

The little orange cat stood there stunned, looking incredibly cute.

He Qing, who loved small animals, couldn’t help but be moved and eagerly rushed forward to pet it.

Song Jin quickly extended her claws, letting out a warning “hiss—,” her eyes revealing an inviolable majesty.

“Jeez, your family’s cat is so fierce! I can’t even pet it!” He Qing grumbled, her face full of disappointment.

“He Qing, my cat is very well-behaved and obedient. It wouldn’t be fierce to people without reason. Sometimes you should think more about whether it’s your problem.”

Duan Yan’s face was brimming with a satisfied smile.

She gently picked up the little orange cat and stroked its head with her fingers.

Song Jin, on the other hand, changed her fierce attitude toward He Qing and let out a soft meow.

Her little head leaned slightly towards Duan Yan’s hand, and even her tail was held high.

Duan Yan’s petting technique was clearly very good.

Song Jin couldn’t help but let out a soft purr.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and her body completely relaxed.

She exposed her soft belly and chin, enjoying Duan Yan’s affection.

“Two-faced cat, so annoying!”

He Qing was very unhappy to see the little orange cat’s face-changing act.

For so many years, she had always been the object of Duan Yan’s envy.

When had she ever not been liked by cats!

For a moment, He Qing got serious.

She took off her perfumed outer shirt, determined to win the little cat’s affection.

“The perfume smell is gone now. Baby, come, let big sister give you a kiss~”

He Qing tempted the little cat, her eyes full of expectation.

Song Jin gave He Qing a side-eye.

She had always only allowed Duan Yan to touch her soft parts.

Towards others, she would unhesitatingly show her sharp claws.

Duan Yan’s hidden possessiveness was satisfied.

The little cat lay obediently in her arms, only willing to be petted by her.

When faced with another person’s touch, it would quickly flash its claws, as if its whole body was marked with her exclusive brand.

This was the most satisfying cat-owning experience Duan Yan had ever had.

Although she had been very satisfied before when she saw fans and crew members envying her little cat.

But this time was different.

He Qing had been her good friend from middle school to college.

She had seen her being disliked by cats countless times.

And to make matters worse, He Qing had a teasing personality and would always pet cats in front of her, leaving her to only watch with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

This time, it was finally He Qing’s turn to taste the feeling of not being liked by a cat.

Duan Yan was secretly pleased.

She picked up the little cat and affectionately kissed its ear, saying in a doting tone, “You really are mommy’s good baby.”

He Qing complained, “I’ve never seen you attract cats before. What’s going on?”

“Can’t be helped. That’s just how it is when you’re not loved by kittens,” Duan Yan sneered, as if remembering something. “I haven’t settled the score with you for last time. Tell me, how do you want to resolve it?”

Song Jin nodded in agreement.

‘Settle the score quickly, preferably break up immediately.’

“Oh dear, the wind is too loud, I can’t hear…”

‘But, why does this person’s tone feel a bit off?’

Song Jin finally realized that Duan Yan’s relationship with the woman was probably not that of a couple, but more like the relationship between Zhao Dan and her—close friends.

‘So they’re friends.’

A stone that had been weighing on Song Jin’s heart finally fell.

Joy bloomed in her heart like a flower in spring.

She silently began to calculate what to name their CP if they got together in the future.

Although they weren’t together yet, it didn’t stop Song Jin from thinking about it.

The CP name would be Mei Yu Wu Xia (Perfect Jade Without Flaw).

The character “Jin” symbolized a gentle and warm beautiful jade; while the character “Yan” symbolized a unique and beautiful appearance.

They complemented each other, perfectly flawless.

The more she thought about it, the happier she became.

Song Jin felt that she and Duan Yan were like the two ends of a red string carefully woven by the Old Man Under the Moon, destined to be tied together for life.

Otherwise, how could she have turned into a little cat and discovered this other side of Duan Yan?

“Hmph, if you mess around again next time, I’ll kick you out.”

Duan Yan petted the cat in her hand and warned He Qing.

“Alright, alright. Is our friendship of so many years gone? In the end, it was all for naught~”

He Qing instantly got into character, falling to the ground, covering her face with her hands, and starting to act.

“Have you eaten yet? Auntie Lian warmed up some soup for you.”

Duan Yan seemed used to this and, with one sentence, instantly broke He Qing’s performance.

He Qing immediately jumped up, ran to the kitchen, and came out with a bowl of soup.

The pork rib and corn soup in He Qing’s hand gave off a tempting aroma.

She gently placed it on the table.

The steaming picture made Song Jin’s stomach churn involuntarily, and a wave of hunger instantly hit her.

“Meow, meow~”

At Duan Yan’s house, Song Jin was used to being served.

She very skillfully tugged on Duan Yan’s hem with her paw.

Duan Yan knew the little orange cat like the back of her hand and knew it was hungry.

She went to the kitchen, brought out a bowl of soup for the cat, and began to feed it.

“Hmph, in all these years, I’ve never seen you dote on me like this.”

Although He Qing’s words carried a hint of jealousy, they were more teasing.

Song Jin drank the soup that Duan Yan patiently fed her, feeling that the originally average taste had instantly become a delicacy.

She glanced smugly at He Qing.

‘I am Duan Yan’s most precious person.’

“Come, come, come, baby, time to eat~”

Duan Yan chuckled, deliberately teasing He Qing, and extended a spoon to her.

“Stop messing around. Just be normal,” He Qing covered her face and shook her head, a cold shiver running down her spine.

After finishing a bowl of hot soup, He Qing took a small box out of her bag and placed it on the table.

Song Jin secretly peeked out from Duan Yan’s arms and saw the words on it.

The box said “Lustful Desire.”

It was a small toy.

This was the first time Song Jin had seen such a thing, but hearing He Qing say it seemed to work very well, she thought she might use it in the future.

She suppressed her shyness and curiosity and silently memorized the brand.

Her mind couldn’t help but sketch out a scene of Duan Yan using this little toy.

Song Jin recalled the dream from that night, and an unprecedented heat surged through her body.

Her cheeks felt like they were on fire, instantly becoming scorching hot.

“Hmph, so heartless. I specially prepared this for you. I heard from people in the circle that it works especially well, with a very strong vibration. When you’ve been single for a long time, you need some warmth.”

Duan Yan’s conservative and ascetic nature made her particularly uncomfortable with such private topics.

A blush appeared on her cheeks, both shy and annoyed.

“You must be the lonely one at night. I have my little cat to sleep with me. You should just keep it for yourself. I don’t need this.”

Song Jin nodded vigorously.

‘Right, Duan Yan has me to accompany her at night.’

“I’m about to have a girlfriend soon, I won’t need it.”

He Qing’s smile carried a hint of teasing, as if she were thinking of someone, her smile sweetening by several degrees.

“Soon? Didn’t you have a partner before?” Duan Yan was greatly surprised.

“Don’t mention it. That idiot cheated on me. I have a new target now, but I heard she might have a crush on someone else. It’s not going to be easy,” He Qing sighed, then perked up.

“Anyway, once I’ve set my sights on her, she’s mine. So what if she likes someone else? As long as there’s no confession, anything is possible. And I’ve got her class schedule. I’m prepared to pester her to death.”

He Qing’s directness and confidence left both Duan Yan and Song Jin speechless.

Duan Yan was already 28 this year and would be 30 in two years.

Ever since she had known Duan Yan, she knew that Duan Yan was a person who was afraid of loneliness.

It was just that her work filled her life so much now that she didn’t feel it for the time being.

He Qing only hoped that there was someone who could accompany her and bring more smiles to Duan Yan’s face.

“You can’t have a cat accompany you for a lifetime. Cats have a lifespan. Are you really planning on not being in a relationship for your whole life? Have you really never liked anyone?”

“For so many years, it seems I’ve never had feelings for anyone else,” Duan Yan answered sincerely, then paused and added more seriously, “But, if we’re talking about having a good impression, there is indeed one person.”

“Then why don’t you take action? If you don’t know how to pursue someone, I can teach you! I guarantee you’ll succeed!” He Qing suggested excitedly.

Duan Yan was silent for a moment, a bitter smile on her face.

“You know, I’m constantly in the public eye. The busy schedule of filming makes it hard for me to have time to maintain an intimate relationship. Even if it started, it might end due to my busy schedule. And, she doesn’t seem to be inclined to like women. Plus, I’m older than her. All of this makes me feel very…”

Song Jin was screaming silently in her heart.

‘It’s me! I like girls! I will absolutely support your career one hundred percent!’

Song Jin was so anxious her whole body wanted to open its mouth, but she was still a cat and couldn’t speak.

“So you like someone younger than you. Is she in the entertainment industry?”

He Qing’s curiosity was completely piqued.

She was eager to know more details.

Song Jin’s heart couldn’t help but speed up.

She waited nervously for Duan Yan’s answer.

Who could possibly touch Duan Yan’s heart?

But Duan Yan chose to stop the topic, a hint of weariness in her voice.

“I guess so. It’s getting late, you should rest early.”

He Qing opened her mouth to continue, but Duan Yan stopped her.

“Don’t ask anymore. If you ask again, I’ll call your mom.”

At this moment, Song Jin found He Qing incredibly pleasing to the eye and desperately hoped she would press on.

Who on earth did Duan Yan like? Could it be her?

“Forget it, forget it. It’s been a long time. Let’s sleep together.”

Hearing this, Song Jin was immediately displeased with He Qing again.

She poked her head out of Duan Yan’s arms like a little orange cat guarding its territory, her gaze sharp.

“Hiss—”

Duan Yan’s heart naturally sided with Song Jin, and she rejected He Qing’s proposal.

“No, my cat won’t allow it.”

Song Jin leaned against the crook of Duan Yan’s arm, smelling the familiar scent.

The question kept circling in her mind.

Who was the person Duan Yan liked in her heart?

First, Duan Yan said the person was in the industry, which narrowed the scope to people she knew.

Second, the other person was younger than her, which could eliminate a portion of the women who had a good relationship with Duan Yan.

Among the remaining people, Song Jin looked left and right, pondering up and down.

Only she fit Duan Yan’s description the best.