Running Over The Head Of My Ex [Rebirth]

Chapter 86

Zhuo Zhiwei lowered her head in thought for a second before unexpectedly reaching around He Qingqi and giving her a quick squeeze.

He Qingqi’s eyes widened instantly, her body jolting upward as she stammered in disbelief, “Wei… Weiwei.”

Zhuo Zhiwei, with a serious expression but a playful glint in her eyes, said, “Jinghan was right, it feels pretty good.” She was clearly taking advantage of the moment, teasing He Qingqi.

“But…” she corrected, looking at Tao Jinghan, “I met Qingqi first.”

Tao Jinghan: “???”

He Qingqi, clutching her backside like a wronged wife, her eyes glistening, couldn’t help but recall the moment they first met. A soft smile played on her lips as she exchanged a knowing look with Zhuo Zhiwei, their eyes reflecting an understanding that belonged only to the two of them.

Their connection was undeniable—something no one else could interfere with.

The rest of the members, familiar with He Qingqi and Zhuo Zhiwei’s close relationship, and Tao Jinghan’s dramatics, simply laughed it off and sat down to get ready for makeup. Only Lin Xi frowned slightly, her fingers resting on her chin as she thoughtfully observed He Qingqi.

Sensing Lin Xi’s gaze, He Qingqi, unbothered, met her eyes without flinching.

Before their relationship was official, Lin Xi had been an obstacle. But now that they were together, Lin Xi had become a convenient shield.

He Qingqi had never intended to hide much from Lin Xi anyway. As their manager, Lin Xi could cover for them if anything went wrong.

A small smile tugged at He Qingqi’s lips. Her long, strong fingers slid around Zhuo Zhiwei’s waist, pulling her possessively into her arms. Zhuo Zhiwei leaned in, wrapping her arms around He Qingqi’s waist.

Lin Xi’s expression darkened momentarily. She opened her mouth as if to say something but, considering the situation, swallowed her words and left the makeup room. Outside, she took out her phone and dialed an unknown number.

He Qingqi watched her leave, her eyes following her until Lin Xi disappeared around the corner.

Tao Jinghan, a little troubled, nudged He Qingqi with her elbow. “You’re being that bold?”

“Well… we’re just a temporary group, and Lin Xi is only a temporary manager.”

He Qingqi tilted her head, confused. “So what?”

A confident smile curled at her lips as she raised her eyebrow. “I don’t think many people in this industry will want to mess with me.”

“Besides…” He Qingqi paused, her tone indifferent, “If it comes to it, we’ll just go public.”

Hearing this, Zhuo Zhiwei’s eyes sparkled, and a soft, tender part of her heart was touched. She interlaced her fingers with He Qingqi’s, looking up at her with a smile that reached her eyes.

“It’s going to happen eventually,” she said with a soft chuckle. “What difference does it make if it’s sooner or later?”

He Qingqi blinked in surprise and quickly turned her head. Her beautiful almond-shaped eyes widened slightly, the soft light catching in her hair. Her heart, once calm like a serene lake, suddenly surged with waves of excitement.

Is Weiwei saying…

She had thought about making their relationship public early on, just like in her past life. But Zhuo Zhiwei was different from Fang Xuanyao. Her career didn’t allow her to leave her single status too soon, and He Qingqi had already prepared herself to wait until her thirties to announce it.

Yet, with Zhuo Zhiwei’s words, the small, secret hope buried deep in He Qingqi’s heart resurfaced.

“We’re going to be together for life,” Zhuo Zhiwei said with a quiet laugh.

Her clear eyes sparkled with a soft, beautiful curve, and her tone was sincerely devoted. “I want to walk hand in hand with you in the sunlight.”

Tao Jinghan finally couldn’t take it anymore, her shoulders trembling as she shuddered in mock disgust. “Enough! I’m getting goosebumps all over.”

But deep down, a sense of envy stirred within her. If one day Bian Suitong could say something like that to her, she would have no regrets.

She let out a sigh, shaking her head in self-mockery. What am I even thinking? Bian Suitong doesn’t like me. If she says something like that, it’ll be to Zhou Canxian.

Her eyes dimmed as she blinked, sighing heavily.

Zhuo Zhiwei’s words brought peace to He Qingqi, and they ignored Tao Jinghan’s sour commentary. He Qingqi, feeling playful, toyed with Zhuo Zhiwei’s fingers, asking sweetly, “So when should we go public?”

Zhuo Zhiwei thought for a moment, meeting He Qingqi’s eyes with a smile. “Let’s just go with the flow.”

“When they find out, we’ll announce it.”

He Qingqi grew slightly nervous. “But what if they never find out?”

“If they never find out…” Zhuo Zhiwei deliberately dragged out the words, making He Qingqi look at her with eager anticipation.

A sly smile flickered across Zhuo Zhiwei’s face as she pushed He Qingqi’s arm away with a playful snort. “Then I’ll have to wonder if you even really like me.”

“How could anyone hide their feelings for someone they love?”

He Qingqi frowned, her voice pitiful. “But what if they’re just blind?”

She couldn’t help but sniff, recalling how just the other day the first episode of the show Zhuo Zhiwei and Lin Dao had participated in had aired. While browsing Zhuo Zhiwei’s fan forum, He Qingqi accidentally stumbled upon a Wei All fan thread.

Not only were there Tao Jinghan x Zhuo Zhiwei shippers, but also Lin Dao x Zhuo Zhiwei! With fans that blind, how could she hope for them to notice?

“I don’t care.” Zhuo Zhiwei shot her a sidelong glance. “Don’t you know fans follow their idol’s lead?”

He Qingqi caught the hidden meaning.

So it’s my fault.

She smiled, fully accepting Zhuo Zhiwei’s playful accusations.

Their affectionate banter was so obvious that Tao Jinghan rolled her eyes dramatically and turned her head away, preparing to sit down for makeup. But just then, there was a knock on the door, and she turned to see who it was.

Tao Jinghan froze, her tongue suddenly heavy. “S-Suitong? What are you doing here?”

She hesitated before quickly walking over to Bian Suitong.

She quietly repeated, “What are you doing here?”

Bian Suitong’s expression flickered at the way she was addressed, but she quickly lowered her eyes. Her long, curled lashes fluttered like butterfly wings, and a hint of disappointment passed through her eyes. She nervously pinched her fingers. “I’m in China for a show. I thought… I’d stop by.”

She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and muttered softly, “I thought you knew.” Her voice was so quiet that only the two of them could hear, though it wasn’t clear if she was speaking to herself or Tao Jinghan.

Her tone carried a hint of bitterness and regret, though what she had to be regretful about was unclear. If anyone should be upset, it was Tao Jinghan.

Tao Jinghan’s brow furrowed ever so slightly, the calm she had managed to maintain shattered in an instant.

“I’m sorry, I forgot,” she replied crisply, her voice devoid of emotion. She didn’t bother lowering her voice, her sharp gaze unblinking as she looked directly at Bian Suitong.

A restless feeling stirred in her chest, and a sudden, childish desire for revenge took over. She wanted to act indifferent, as if to show Bian Suitong that she didn’t care anymore.

Sunlight poured quietly into the room, illuminating the floor and casting a shadow over Bian Suitong’s thin frame. Her eyes shimmered like a distant star on the verge of falling, filled with disbelief as her body trembled slightly.

She turned her head, letting out a soft, empty laugh. “I see…” Her voice sounded far away, tinged with melancholy.

Her gaze shifted to Jin Zhiyang, who had been silently watching Tao Jinghan from the other side. Their eyes met briefly before they both looked away.

Is it her now?

Bian Suitong felt a sharp sting in her heart, the pain making her furrow her brow. Her usually impeccable composure slipped, and her hand, hanging by her side, trembled uncontrollably.

So… it’s too late?

For the past few months, it felt like her heart had been locked in chains. She spent sleepless nights, her hair falling out in clumps, and even when she managed to sleep, her dreams were filled with memories of her trainee days with Tao Jinghan.

Each time she woke up, her pillow would be wet with tears. She had slowly come to realize her feelings for Tao Jinghan, but the more she understood, the more she wanted to run away.

Tao Jinghan is a girl…

That single thought had echoed through her mind hundreds of times. She had been in agony, struggling, crying, and in pain. She wanted to cut off all ties with Tao Jinghan, but day after day, no matter where she was, Tao Jinghan’s image would pop into her mind.

Her eyes, her smile, the way she looked at her with such tenderness—it all made Bian Suitong fall deeper into those memories.

She secretly watched Tao Jinghan during group video calls, sometimes initiating contact herself. Her feelings, once dormant like a sleeping volcano, had finally erupted.

Only now did Bian Suitong realize how ambiguous their relationship had been. While it was true that Tao Jinghan had been the more forward one, Bian Suitong had never stopped it. In fact, she had already fallen for her long ago but had hidden behind the guise of a “CP.”

She had even contacted Zhou Canxian and ended things with him. He had been a good guy, but after their breakup, he kept calling her, his voice full of confusion and hurt. “Why?” he asked over and over, his tone bitter with tears.

Because the one I love is Tao Jinghan.

The person she thought she could only be friends with, she had fallen in love with.

She had finally admitted it. For the first time in her life, she was being brave.

Bian Suitong didn’t know how her parents would react when they found out, but she wanted to try. She was only 23 years old—why should she live according to the rules, going through life step by step, only to end up marrying someone she didn’t love?

After all, the person she loved had once loved her too…

As for now, she wasn’t sure. After everything she had done, could Tao Jinghan ever forgive her? She didn’t dare to conclude.

She had often thought that Tao Jinghan might never forgive her for the hurt she had caused, but she wanted to try. She remembered a quote she had read: Reach for the stars. Even if you don’t catch one, at least you won’t come away empty-handed.

Bian Suitong didn’t want to live with regrets. She would do whatever it took—be a cat, a tiger, a rain-soaked dog—whatever it took to win Tao Jinghan back.

As this thought crossed her mind, a spark reignited in her eyes. Bian Suitong took a deep breath, recalling the pain she had caused Tao Jinghan, her heart aching as she grew more disgusted with herself.

Hearing those words, “I forgot,” only deepened her self-loathing.

Serves me right.

She gritted her teeth, cursing herself silently.