CH 160

Four O'clock's deep and hoarse voice startled Tang Yu, causing her to forget her lines.

"Cut!"

A third voice sounded in the channel, and Tang Yu quickly realized it was Gugu'ran, the director. Gugu'ran's voice was clear with a slight trailing tone, and it sounded quite mellow as she asked, "Yu-An, did you forget your lines?"

Hurriedly, Tang Yu apologized, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's just that Four O'clock's dubbing is so good that I got stunned for a moment."

In response, Four O'clock chuckled softly and said, "Many people have said they get startled by my voice."

Gugu'ran also laughed, "Yes, yes. Anyone who hears Four O'clock speak for the first time would be shocked by her voice. I was also shocked the first time I heard it."

"Let me try again. I'm really sorry." Tang Yu was genuinely remorseful and apologized several times before resuming the scene.

Four O'clock repeated her lines, and this time Tang Yu quickly immersed herself in the role, portraying the feelings of unwillingness and disbelief vividly.

The scene shifted to the princess's residence. Song Wan'er was playing with a small rabbit on her lap when a palace maid rushed in clumsily. Annoyed, she clicked her tongue and scolded, "How could you be so reckless in the palace?"

The trembling palace maid bowed and stammered, her voice trembling, "General... General Qin has come to the residence."

There wasn't anyone to play the palace maid in the channel, but Tang Yu quickly conveyed Song Wan'er's reaction upon the mention of General Qin. She appeared panicked and angry, not even noticing the rabbit falling from her lap. "I never summoned her; how dare she enter the palace without permission? Make her leave!"

The palace maid sobbed, "General... General Qin has already arrived. This servant couldn't stop her."

"Your Highness… It has been many years since we last met. Haven't you ever thought of me?" Qin He, General Gin, walked gracefully, treading on scattered flower petals as she approached Song Wan'er. Then, using one hand clamping on the other party's soft cheeks, she said, "I have missed you, Your Highness...so much so that I frequently have sleepless nights."

Gugu'ran typed an 'OK' in the public chat, indicating that this part was satisfactory.

Tang Yu felt a little dizzy. Four O'clock was incredibly skilled at voice acting, and Tang Yu couldn't help but feel overwhelmed when acting with her. However, what troubled Tang Yu even more was the subsequent plot, where the general forces herself upon the princess...

"Um... Can we skip the intimate scene? Maybe we could just 'dim the lights?'" Tang Yu cautiously proposed.

Four O'clock made no comment on Tang Yu's request, leaving the decision to Gugu'ran. However, the main reason Gugu'ran chose this script was precisely because of the intimate scenes. As an enthusiast of explicit content, how could she give up this opportunity? So she cleared her throat and turned on the microphone, saying:

"Uh... I think we shouldn't exclude the intimate scenes. Look, the general and the princess have been separated for so many years. It wouldn't be appropriate if they didn't express their anger and unwillingness through some special means. The fans will protest."

Then let them protest! Tang Yu wanted to reply as such, but that wouldn't be appropriate. After restraining herself, she chose a more suitable response, "I haven't done explicit scenes before..."

"What a coincidence, me neither," Four O'clock added.

When Tang Yu heard Four O'clock speak up, a question that had been bugging her for quite some time now popped up in her head. Why did Four O'clock insist on having her play the role of the submissive character? Did they know each other in real life?

The atmosphere became awkward for a moment. Noticing this, Gugu'ran hurriedly broke the ice, pretending to laugh, "It's okay, it's okay. Both of you just try to cooperate and give it a shot. You can also learn from and refer to the explicit scenes in other GL dramas. Take it as a learning experience. Um... I'll leave; first, you two give it a try!"

Gugu'ran quickly left the streaming channel, leaving only Tang Yu-And Four O'clock on the microphone.

With the director gone, Tang Yu boldly voiced her question to Four O'clock and patiently waited for the other party's answer.

There was a moment of silence from Four O'clock. After about two minutes, she finally said, "I have a friend who really likes your voice and hopes I can collaborate with you."

That reason sounds so far-fetched… Tang Yu's expression became complicated for a moment but quickly returned to normal. "I see. Please thank your friend for me, then."

Four O'clock curled her lips slightly in front of the screen, a hint of warmth in her icy eyes briefly before disappearing. Then, she thought to herself, You wouldn't want to thank her.

"I've never listened to this type of audio drama. Do you have any resources on your end?" Tang Yu admitted her lack of knowledge on the subject. It was quite challenging for her to come up with seductive voices out of thin air.

"I have some. I'll send them to you," Four O'clock said while opening several folders on her computer.

Tang Yu first saw a friend request on QQ and quickly accepted it. Then, she received a couple of audio files from Four O'clock.

At this time, Four O'clock's breathing suddenly started to become labored, and she hastily muted herself. Although Tang Yu had tried calling out to her several times, she never got a response.

Did something urgent happen on her end? Seeing that Four O'clock did not show any signs of returning, Tang Yu also exited the streaming channel and earnestly delved into those audio files.

…

Upon returning from class, Yin Zhao-an panicked a little when she failed to see Tang Yu in the living room. However, she quickly calmed down when she heard faint noises coming from the studio.

Seeing as Tang Yu was busy, Yin Zhao-an went into the kitchen, put on a floral apron, and started preparing lunch.

…

Panting sounds and seemingly aggressive dialogue emerged from the earphones, stimulating Tang Yu to a point where she got the urge to throw the earphones away.

What is all this? There's no way anyone would talk so provocatively while doing…that! And... And it all sounds so explicit! The voices aren't right, either! They're deliberately straining their voices; it doesn't sound like they're genuinely enjoying it... Ah, what am I even thinking?!

Tang Yu decisively took off her earphones and stopped listening to those strange sounds. Then, she felt that maybe she should try recording her voice at night and learn from it. After all, it should make for a more realistic act if she mimicked the real deal, right?

After making the decision, Tang Yu got up and left the studio. Only then did she realize that Yin Zhao-an had returned, and it was almost noon already.

"An-An, what are you making for lunch?" Tang Yu entered the kitchen and approached Yin Zhao-an to watch her cook.

Yin Zhao-an showed Tang Yu the corn in her hands and said, "Stir-fried corn with ham. We also have salt-baked duck kidneys over there. I'm also thinking of making a clear soup with enoki mushrooms to wash everything down."

Tang Yu responded with a pensive 'Oh,' looking like she had something on her mind.

While peeling the corn in her hands, Yin Zhao-an noticed Tang Yu's distracted look. Turning toward Tang Yu, she asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No." Tang Yu shook her head and leaned against Yin Zhao-an's shoulder, staring at her beloved's perfect profile and fair complexion. Suddenly, she had the impulse to kiss Yin Zhao-an, and she acted on it without hesitation as she tiptoed and planted an innocent kiss on Yin Zhao-an's cheek.

Yin Zhao-an was initially taken aback. But then, she chuckled, laughing in a way that confused Tang Yu.

"What's gotten into you all of a sudden?" Yin Zhao-an asked. "Are you hinting that I didn't satisfy you enough last night, so you want more today?"

Tang Yu's face instantly turned red, but this time, she didn't refute Yin Zhao-an's words. Instead, she looked at Yin Zhao-an with expectant eyes and asked, "Can we?"

A sudden burst of fiery heat surged in Yin Zhao-an's chest, giving her difficulties in breathing. She forcefully steadied herself, suppressing the impulse to deal with Tang Yu on the spot as she leaned in and bit Tang Yu's neck. Then, while suppressing her voice, she said, "Get out, or else I might not be able to resist eating you."

Tang Yu was seemingly fearless today. Even after being warned, she boldly tiptoed and hooked her arms around Yin Zhao-an's neck and asked in a soft and seductive voice, "How about skipping lunch today and eating me instead?"

…

Ultimately, Yin Zhao-an got to have extras with her lunch. Meanwhile, Tang Yu looked like a frostbitten eggplant as her body was weakly slumped on the table, the corners of her eyes flushed with a bright red hue and glistened with moistness.

Yin Zhao-an carefully placed a bowl of hot soup next to Tang Yu. Then, with an admonishing tone, she said, "Next time, behave yourself and stop provoking me unnecessarily. It must have been tough on you, right?"

Tang Yu turned her head away, humming and huffing, acting like a sulking little kitten as she refused to look at Yin Zhao-an.

Yin Zhao-an knew Tang Yu was feeling embarrassed, so she didn't tease her further. After glancing at the time, she said, "The schedule for freshmen is a little tight. I still have classes in the afternoon. Rest well at home, and don't wander around."

After saying so, Yin Zhao-an brought the bowl of soup she had finished into the kitchen to wash it. When she came out, she was still shaking off the water from her hands. "I'm off to class, Tang-Tang. Quickly finish your lunch and leave the dishes in the sink. I'll wash them when I come back."

Just as she was about to leave, Tang Yu suddenly called out to her, causing Yin Zhao-an to pause her steps.

"What's wrong?"

Tang Yu shrugged her nose, feeling like she was acting overly sensitive. Then, in a soft and hoarse voice, she said, "I want a kiss."

Yin Zhao-an shook her head helplessly at her needy lover. Still, she quickly strode back and cupped Tang Yu's face, giving her a kiss before pulling away. "Alright, I really have to go now. Be good now, my darling wife."

Tang Yu, showing an increasingly obvious spoiled expression, giggled and hid her face in the crook of Yin Zhao'an's arm, leaving only her beautifully curved eyes visible as she said, "Okay, my wife."

Yin Zhao-an chuckled indulgently, opened the door, and stepped out of the house.

However, Yin Zhao-an quickly stopped smiling when she saw the person outside the house, a faint hint of hostility appearing in her eyes.

"Oh, going to school, little friend?" Mo Shu asked. She held a light pink succulent(plant) in her hands, and it looked like she had just come up from downstairs.

Yin Zhao-an coldly replied with an "Mhm," having no intention of engaging in further conversation. Then, she turned her body sideways to leave.

"Hey, listen, can you two close the windows when you are about to get down to business? We still need to sleep, you know. Unlike you youngsters, we're getting on in age and don't have boundless energy," Mo Shu said to Yin Zhao-an with a fake smile. Although she was shorter in height, her years of work experience allowed her to overwhelm Yin Zhao-an in presence.

Yin Zhao-an took a deep breath, reminding herself to stay calm. Then, putting on a similarly fake smile, she said, "Got it, old hag."

Before Mo Shu could react, Yin Zhao-an swiftly ran away, quickly descending a few flights of stairs and disappearing.

Chen Ci had heard the commotion outside long ago. She opened the door for Mo Shu and couldn't help but laugh when she saw her livid expression. "Ah Shu, did you try to tease Yin Zhao-an again?"

Mo Shu clenched her teeth angrily. "That infuriating little brat doesn't have any respect for the elderly!"

"Alright, alright. Why do you keep provoking a child every day? Give me the succulent. I'll keep it on the balcony," Chen Ci said before gently taking the succulent from Mo Shu's hands and bringing it inside.