Compared to the idea that Qiao Yunshen and I had some past history together, I lean more towards the explanation that Qiao Yunshen’s hallucinations and paranoid delusions are due to stress. My heart aches for him even more.

When the car reached our destination, Qiao Yunshen called me.

I gathered my courage and, as he leaned in, wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him. From now on, I’m going to make sure you’re well taken care of!

But then, I heard Qiao Yunshen’s startled inner voice: What the heck! Li Que is making a move! And with so many people watching!

I turned back in a daze. The entire crew was standing along the road, looking a little awkward.

Director Lu’s hand, about to open the car door, froze mid-air. “Mr. Qiao, maybe… maybe you should stay in the car a little longer and keep kissing?”

9. It’s true that the film I’m shooting was funded by Qiao Yunshen, but why did he bring me directly to the set?

As we walked towards the crew’s hotel, Qiao Yunshen casually remarked, “I’m a major shareholder in this production. Since I’ve got some free time, I thought I’d stick around, keep an eye on things, and relax a bit.”

Of course, I want to take good care of my wife.

It’s a good thing you’re a beta without any markings. Otherwise, the organization might be able to track you through the egg in your belly. All my years of hard work would go down the drain.

But you love acting so much. If I made you stay home, you’d listen, but you’d be unhappy. And in the end, I’d be the one feeling bad.

As long as I’m close to my wife, I feel at ease.

I frowned slightly. This was the second time he had mentioned the “organization.”

Once we were inside the suite, and finally alone, I pulled Qiao Yunshen over and pressed him against the door. He seemed surprised. What’s going on? Is my wife about to dominate me?

His expression shifted from one of restraint to one of surrender.

It’s possible that male birds experience hormonal imbalances during pregnancy, so this kind of thing happens too.

Whatever, I’m a man! What’s the big deal if my wife takes the lead for once? It’s not like I’ll lose a piece of myself!

Me: … If I couldn’t hear Qiao Yunshen’s thoughts, I would never have imagined the kind of comedic scenarios he’s constantly playing out in his head.

I pulled his head down and kissed his lips, teasing him, “Making up for that kiss earlier. Qiao Yunshen, do you like it when I kiss you? I actually like it a lot.”

Qiao Yunshen’s eyes glazed over. His ears turned bright red in an instant. He pushed me onto the couch, lecturing me seriously, “Sit still. You’re pregnant now, so stop thinking about things you shouldn’t.”

Then, he bolted to the kitchen, face flushed.

Is it because of the pregnancy? My wife seems more clingy lately.

An awakened wife is too hard to deal with! I can’t handle it! It feels like I’m becoming my wife’s domesticated dog.

I don’t even want to think about how badly I used to eat.

Wife, you just sit tight, and I’ll go stew some pork trotters for you to nourish your body!

Listening to his ever-quirky inner monologue, I collapsed onto the sofa, laughing. So much for his cool demeanor! Who would’ve thought he’s from the northeast, cracking jokes in his head all day long?

However, what I hadn’t anticipated was that his inner voice would soon become the nightmare of my career.

10. “Li Que, you’ve always been so professional. What’s going on today?” Despite Qiao Yunshen’s presence, Director Lu’s face darkened, showing he had reached the end of his patience.

I was holding it together, barely. All day, Qiao Yunshen had been running internal commentary, giving himself all kinds of dramatic lines, completely distracting me!

While filming with the male lead, Qiao Yunshen sat coolly, legs crossed, but his thoughts were filled with jealousy.

Oh, so cozy, huh? Is this how you want to fight?

Is my wife’s shoulder really that comfortable to lean on?

Dammit, if this guy doesn’t watch out, I’m coming to assassinate him tonight!

I shuddered, and the male lead, having lost his balance, bumped his head on the chair. NG, retake.

During a scene with the second female lead, Qiao Yunshen watched intently, but internally, his mind was spinning out an entire movie.

If only this woman were me. First, I’d do this to Li Que… then that… then this…

There are many ways to kiss, you know. There’s the butterfly kiss, the ice-and-fire kiss, the French kiss… Oh, and tying up the little bird? So many techniques! But they all lead to the same goal: first this… then that…

Hearing his increasingly outrageous thoughts, my face flushed. I shook my head, embarrassed. NG, retake.

After multiple NGs in the morning, I sat despondently in the studio tent. Qiao Yunshen gently patted my back. “It’s okay, you’re doing great.”

Haha, the male lead’s forehead must be scraped bald now! He’s not as handsome as me, and yet he still dares to tempt my wife. Better watch out or I’ll take you down!

Ah, my destined wife, my fated wife. It’s my fault for being too handsome, so he couldn’t resist. His feelings are too strong to control!

Me: … Can’t take this anymore!

I slammed the table and stood up. “Hey, go get me a cup of milk tea from Maple City Road.”

What? That far? Trying to get rid of me so you can spend time with the male and female leads? Hmph, you want kisses and hugs, don’t you!

I sighed internally. Seeing no one was paying attention, I quickly leaned down and kissed Qiao Yunshen on the forehead. His eyes widened slightly, and he wished, Just a kiss? How about a hug too? Hmm?

Resigned, I sat down and gave him a little hug. His expression changed instantly.

Suddenly, it hit me—I’d messed up. He’s realized that I can hear his thoughts! I tried to back away, but his large hand wrapped around my waist, pulling me close.

With his face near mine, his breath warm against my neck, Qiao Yunshen whispered, “Li Que, I knew something was off about you today.”

“As I thought, you’ve been eavesdropping on my thoughts.”

“Enjoying yourself, hmm? Wife.”

Even though I’d grown accustomed to it, hearing him call me “wife” in his deep, husky voice, face-to-face, still sent shivers through my heart. Qiao Yunshen, with that almost bewitching look, gazed down at me.