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A Socially Anxious Nobody Goes Viral by Watching the Drama
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Arc 7The Inn and the Move

Wen Feiran helped the group turn their struggling inn profitable while Yu Ningjiang questioned his hostility and the cast began to suspect Wen Feiran and Gu Suian were together. After the rumors spread, Wen Feiran moved into Gu Suian’s home, where Elder Zeng’s renewed offer of guidance and a crowd of elderly people at Wen Feiran’s door left the story poised for new decisions.

  • Wen Feiran helped the inn attract guests, earned extra income through a souvenir shop partnership, and worked through the night on a badge design while Gu Suian looked after him.
  • Yu Ningjiang began doubting the anti-fan group’s accusations after Wen Feiran treated him kindly, then defended Wen Feiran and shared flattering photos of him.
  • Wen Feiran asked Nie Lixin about their awkwardness, and Nie Lixin confessed he had feared Wen Feiran was the Gossip King reincarnated.
  • During the local festival, Wen Feiran said he had a male partner, prompting marriage rumors about him and Gu Suian to spread online.
  • Wen Feiran told Zou Yuxing he needed more time before making his relationship public because he had lost three years of memories and feared the past might return.
  • Gu Suian offered Wen Feiran a choice of places to live, and Wen Feiran agreed to move into his apartment before the two held hands on the journey there.
  • Wen Feiran settled into Gu Suian’s home, secretly photographed him, and made him an elaborate breakfast the next morning.
  • Gu Suian told Wen Feiran that Elder Zeng wanted to approach him again, and Wen Feiran later found a group of elderly people gathered outside his home.
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Ch. 151The IE Duo Returns (Continued)

Wen Feiran struggled to put on traditional clothes for a customer-recruiting task until Gu Suian helped him, fueling speculation among livestream viewers. Zou Yuxing then pulled Wen Feiran into a crowd to promote the attraction, leaving him frozen under everyone’s gaze.

  • Wen Feiran drew the task of recruiting customers and agreed to wear traditional clothes because Zou Yuxing’s yellow hair would look out of place in them.
  • Wen Feiran got tangled in the clothing’s ties, and Gu Suian entered the changing room to help him dress.
  • Wen Feiran hurried out after Gu Suian helped him, while livestream viewers excitedly speculated about their relationship.
  • Zou Yuxing led Wen Feiran into a crowd and pushed him forward to promote their traditional culture.
  • Wen Feiran froze in front of the crowd as everyone watched him.
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Ch. 152I'll Take You Out Tonight

Wen Feiran and the others prepared the Cloud Dream Inn, divided up their duties, and learned they were already 500 yuan in debt before opening. The chapter ended with Zou Yuxing confidently setting an unrealistic goal of earning 10,000 yuan in one day.

  • Wen Feiran persuaded Zou Yuxing to demonstrate how to hand out flyers, then followed his lead and quickly distributed them all.
  • The group finished preparing the inn, but attracted no customers and ate a late dinner made by Meng Zizheng.
  • Gu Suian suggested focusing on the restaurant first, and the group assigned Zou Yuxing to welcome guests and Gu Suian to manage the lobby.
  • The director told the group their expenses had put them 500 yuan in the red and that losses of 1,500 yuan would force them to close.
  • Wen Feiran urged everyone to aim to break even the next day, but Zou Yuxing declared they should earn at least 10,000 yuan.
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Ch. 153He Was Guilty

The Cloud Dream Inn's restaurant opened and earned praise, but the inn remained without guests until the staff eagerly checked in their first arrival. The guest was secretly an infiltrator who planned to target Wen Feiran and Gu Suian, while the others fussed over him.

  • Wen Feiran suggested partnering with local souvenir shops as a backup way to earn money if the inn struggled.
  • The restaurant opened first, and diners praised its food, helping make up for the previous day's losses.
  • Zou Yuxing realized locals might not understand the inn's Chinese sign, then embarrassed himself by trying to invent an English name from pinyin.
  • Wen Feiran spotted a traveler and the staff eagerly welcomed him, coaxing him into checking in.
  • The guest locked himself in the bathroom, recalled seeing Wen Feiran and Gu Suian together, and messaged his group that he had infiltrated the inn.
  • Zou Yuxing went to wash fruit for the guest while Su Shangting arranged flowers in his room.
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Ch. 154He Was Guilty (Continued)

Yu Ningjiang arrived as the restaurant’s first guest and requested overnight service, so Wen Feiran took the shift while Gu Suian made sure he rested beforehand. Yu Ningjiang later asked Wen Feiran for warm water, then opened his door again an hour later, leaving his next request unknown.

  • Yu Ningjiang introduced himself and chose the restaurant because he expected it to be comfortable and easy to communicate in.
  • Yu Ningjiang indicated he wanted Wen Feiran, rather than Zou Yuxing, to handle the night shift, and Wen Feiran agreed.
  • After a busy evening, Gu Suian counted 800 in net profit and arranged for Wen Feiran to rest before his shift.
  • Wen Feiran woke refreshed, took over the overnight watch from Gu Suian, and sent him to sleep.
  • Yu Ningjiang asked Wen Feiran for warm water, and Wen Feiran brought it to his room without complaint.
  • An hour later, Yu Ningjiang opened his door and began to address Wen Feiran.
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Ch. 155Anti-Fan

Yu Ningjiang tested Wen Feiran's patience with repeated demands but grew guilty when Wen Feiran cooked him a late-night meal. Yu Ningjiang later cut his hand while washing the dishes, and Wen Feiran fetched the first aid kit.

  • Yu Ningjiang repeatedly asked Wen Feiran for help, hoping to expose his true face on camera.
  • Wen Feiran readily cooked noodles for both of them when Yu Ningjiang requested a late-night snack.
  • Yu Ningjiang felt guilty but continued to doubt Wen Feiran after recalling accusations from his group chat.
  • Yu Ningjiang insisted on washing the dishes to repay Wen Feiran and dropped a bowl.
  • Wen Feiran discovered that Yu Ningjiang had cut his hand and fetched the first aid kit.
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Ch. 156Haters (continued)

After Yu Ningjiang cut his hand while washing a bowl, Wen Feiran treated him, and Yu Ningjiang began to reconsider his hostility toward him. Yu Ningjiang then saw how Gu Suian cared for Wen Feiran and grew disturbed by the extreme hatred in his fan group.

  • Wen Feiran carefully disinfected Yu Ningjiang’s cut and bandaged his hand.
  • Gu Suian came out to take over the night watch, but Wen Feiran urged him to rest; Yu Ningjiang saw their concern for each other and began to question his assumptions.
  • Yu Ningjiang encouraged Wen Feiran and Gu Suian to rest, then returned to his room and checked the fan group chat.
  • Yu Ningjiang told the group that Wen Feiran had not acted like a schemer, but the members accused Wen Feiran of manipulating him and cursed him.
  • Yu Ningjiang realized the group’s extreme attitude frightened him, despite his having once shared their hostility toward Wen Feiran.
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Ch. 157My Face Is Going to Split from Smiling

Yu Ningjiang began doubting the hostile rumors about Wen Feiran but stayed silent in the fan group. At the inn, Wen Feiran worried that Nie Lixin feared him, while Gu Suian privately called his fierce expression cute, and Zou Yuxing planned a bizarre new dish.

  • Yu Ningjiang recalled joining a group chat that turned against Wen Feiran, then deleted a message defending him and went to sleep without leaving the group.
  • Zou Yuxing and the others let Wen Feiran and Gu Suian sleep until noon, and Zou struggled to haggle over the inn's costs.
  • Nie Lixin arrived as the inn's second guest with a gift, but he avoided Wen Feiran and stayed close to Zou Yuxing.
  • Wen Feiran examined his expressions in the mirror, and Gu Suian found him there and reassured him that he had looked cute.
  • Gu Suian told Wen Feiran that Zou Yuxing needed him in the kitchen, where Wen Feiran discovered Zou planned to stew pig's trotters with bananas.
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Ch. 158His Face Was About to Split from Smiling (continued)

Wen Feiran escaped tasting Zou Yuxing’s cooking and earned extra money by arranging work with a souvenir shop. After returning, he found Gu Suian making dinner, and Gu Suian fed him a piece of beef before asking him to roll up his sleeves.

  • Wen Feiran told Zou Yuxing to learn his ingredients and stop making him taste experimental dishes, so Zou Yuxing turned to the frightened Nie Lixin for help with the menu.
  • Wen Feiran found that Nie Lixin was more afraid of him than the banana and pig trotter stew, while Yu Ningjiang kept asking Wen Feiran for help with everything.
  • Wen Feiran visited the souvenir shop, showed the shopkeeper his work, and accepted a commemorative medal after the shopkeeper agreed to work with him.
  • Wen Feiran returned and told the others he had earned extra money, while Zou Yuxing and Su Shangting bickered over scallions in the kitchen.
  • Wen Feiran followed the smell of Gu Suian’s beef stew and accepted a piece of meat from him; Gu Suian then asked him to roll up his sleeves.
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Ch. 159So soft

Wen Feiran stayed up all night designing commemorative badges, and Gu Suian came to urge him to sleep after viewers worried about him. Their quiet intimacy left Wen Feiran reflecting on their marriage before he realized Gu Suian was staring at his worn bunny pajamas.

  • Wen Feiran helped Gu Suian roll up his sleeves, while Yu Ningjiang saw them together and was startled to find himself smiling about it.
  • Wen Feiran worked through the night on a badge design, drawing a large livestream audience and prompting the design institute to tag him in a crying meme.
  • The production team promised to try to offer the badges as giveaway prizes, while viewers worried that Wen Feiran was working too hard.
  • Gu Suian knocked on Wen Feiran's door at two in the morning and said viewers had asked him to persuade Wen Feiran to sleep.
  • Wen Feiran thought about his marriage to Gu Suian, then noticed Gu Suian looking at his old bunny pajamas and blushed.
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Ch. 160So Soft (continued)

Wen Feiran finished his souvenir design, while Gu Suian’s teasing left him flustered and the livestream viewers speculating about their relationship. After an exhausting day of work, the group recovered and gathered to celebrate Zou Yuxing’s first earnings, which he proudly revealed were 3,000 yuan.

  • Gu Suian teased Wen Feiran by touching the rabbit ears and promised to watch the livestream to make sure he went to bed early.
  • Wen Feiran revised his design, impressed the souvenir shop owner, and politely declined further work while exchanging contact information.
  • Zou Yuxing urged everyone to celebrate, but Nie Lixin and Yu Ningjiang found the group exhausted; Gu Suian covered Wen Feiran with his coat and let everyone rest.
  • After an hour’s sleep, Zou Yuxing told the others he had earned 3,000 yuan himself.
  • Zou Yuxing gathered everyone to count the money, leaving Yu Ningjiang and Nie Lixin surprised by the announcement.
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Ch. 161Guagua Cult

The cast celebrated their 3,000-yuan earnings, but Nie Lixin’s obvious discomfort around Wen Feiran made the gathering awkward. Encouraged by Gu Suian’s quiet support, Wen Feiran finally volunteered to question Nie Lixin during a truth game.

  • Zou Yuxing invited Yu Ningjiang and Nie Lixin to count the 3,000 yuan with the group, and they counted it repeatedly before locking it in the safe.
  • The cast held a juice-fueled celebration, where Nie Lixin avoided sitting beside Wen Feiran and the two awkwardly drank in silence.
  • Zou Yuxing started a truth game and revealed a can of beer, which only the winner would be allowed to drink.
  • Gu Suian sat beside Wen Feiran, gently hooked their fingers, and gave him the strength to stop avoiding conflict.
  • When Nie Lixin lost and chose truth, Wen Feiran spoke up to ask him a question.
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Ch. 162From Hater to Fan

Wen Feiran asked Nie Lixin why he seemed afraid of him, and Nie Lixin admitted he feared being exposed because he believed Wen Feiran caused guests’ scandals. After they reconciled, Yu Ningjiang returned to his room and received messages from the anti-fan group demanding that he gather evidence against Wen Feiran.

  • Wen Feiran asked Nie Lixin whether he had done something wrong or if there was a misunderstanding between them.
  • Nie Lixin confessed that he liked Wen Feiran’s livestreams and feared being exposed as a new guest because he believed Wen Feiran was the Gossip King reincarnated.
  • Nie Lixin declared himself the Gossip Cult’s most devoted believer, and the livestream viewers joked about his confession.
  • After the gathering, Yu Ningjiang returned to his room in a good mood, but messages from the anti-fan group interrupted him.
  • The anti-fan group criticized Yu Ningjiang for failing to drive a wedge between Nie Lixin and Wen Feiran and asked him to send photos that could be used against Wen Feiran.
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Ch. 163From Hater to Fan (Continued)

Yu Ningjiang tried to help his fan group find damaging photos of Wen Feiran, but the pictures he took revealed his admiration for Wen Feiran instead. After waking and seeing Wen Feiran at breakfast, Yu Ningjiang realized his feelings had shifted, though he still glared when Gu Suian touched Wen Feiran.

  • Yu Ningjiang sent his fan group clear, flattering photos of Wen Feiran, including one of Wen Feiran and Gu Suian gazing at each other.
  • The group criticized Yu Ningjiang for taking photos that made Wen Feiran look attractive, and Yu Ningjiang defended him while recognizing Wen Feiran's good looks, kindness, and hard work.
  • Yu Ningjiang spent the night in confusion and ignored the group's many messages the next morning.
  • Wen Feiran offered Yu Ningjiang breakfast and worried that he looked pale, while Yu Ningjiang felt overwhelmed by his affection for him.
  • Yu Ningjiang saw Gu Suian touch Wen Feiran while they carried plates and glared at Gu Suian before walking away.
  • Nie Lixin came out after making amends with Wen Feiran the night before and greeted him warmly.
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Ch. 164I'm Not Single

Wen Feiran made Zou Yuxing and Nie Lixin face the disastrous banana-stewed pig trotters they had wasted ingredients on, but Su Shangting unexpectedly enjoyed the dish. Later, Zou Yuxing told the group they would close the next day because the town’s most important festival was taking place.

  • Wen Feiran brought out the banana-stewed pig trotters and told Zou Yuxing and Nie Lixin to finish the dish they had made.
  • Su Shangting tasted the dish and praised its unusual texture, while Zou Yuxing nearly revealed how it had been made.
  • Zou Yuxing reported that the last customer said nobody would come to eat the next day and the group should not open.
  • Wen Feiran asked why the restaurant would be empty, and Zou Yuxing explained that everyone would celebrate the local festival and all shops would close.
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Ch. 165I'm Not Single (Continued)

The group took a day off to explore the city, but found the shops closed and went to watch the local celebration instead. Gu Suian explained that the ceremony invited unmarried men and women to dance together for the God of Love’s blessing.

  • Wen Feiran and the others agreed to take the next day off, and Nie Lixin offered to show them around.
  • Zou Yuxing woke early and choked on breakfast, prompting Wen Feiran to help him while Gu Suian asked if Wen Feiran was all right.
  • Zou Yuxing noticed that Wen Feiran and Gu Suian seemed absorbed in each other, but he kept the observation to himself.
  • The group found the shops closed and changed their plans to watch the celebration at the city square.
  • Zou Yuxing offered to lift Wen Feiran onto his shoulders so he could see the ceremony, but Gu Suian explained its blessing dance for unmarried people.
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Ch. 166Outed by a Rumor

Wen Feiran was dragged toward a local celebration until he revealed that he had a partner, prompting everyone to focus on his love life. He admitted his partner was a man, while Gu Suian also said he did not meet the celebration’s requirements, leaving the others stunned.

  • Zou Yuxing and Nie Lixin pulled Wen Feiran toward the celebration, and Wen Feiran said he could not join because he was not single.
  • The crowd and livestream viewers pressed Wen Feiran to explain his relationship, and he shyly said he had a partner.
  • Zou Yuxing asked whether Wen Feiran’s partner was a man or a woman, and Wen Feiran admitted it was a man.
  • Zou Yuxing asked Gu Suian whether he wanted to join the celebration, and Gu Suian said he did not meet the requirements either.
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Ch. 167Outed by Rumors (Continued)

After Wen Feiran and Gu Suian both said they were not single, livestream viewers convinced themselves the two were married and spread the rumor online. Wen Feiran pulled Zou Yuxing into his room to ask him something, but Zou’s emotional reaction left him confused.

  • Wen Feiran and Gu Suian’s remarks sparked a flood of marriage rumors, and the trending search claimed they were married.
  • Zou Yuxing and the other guests noticed Wen Feiran and Gu Suian’s charged atmosphere and silently suspected they were together.
  • Wen Feiran worried that people would uncover his secret but felt reassured by Gu Suian’s presence.
  • The group returned from their outing, and Wen Feiran went back to his room and turned off the cameras.
  • Wen Feiran dragged Zou Yuxing inside, switched off his microphone, and began asking him something, but Zou looked strangely moved.
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Ch. 168Ruthless Enough to Spare Not Even Himself

Wen Feiran asked Zou Yuxing whether he and Gu Suian could date without being criticized, then discovered that online rumors had convinced people they were already together. As Zou Yuxing tried to reassure him and probe their relationship, Wen Feiran realized even his friend had been swept up in the speculation and wondered how their secret had been exposed.

  • Wen Feiran asked Zou Yuxing whether he and Gu Suian could date without facing backlash, and Zou Yuxing reassured him that neither was really profiting from idol work.
  • Zou Yuxing asked whether Wen Feiran and Gu Suian were married, then showed him online rumors that left Wen Feiran stunned.
  • Zou Yuxing admitted that he and Su Shangting had CP fans, and Wen Feiran awkwardly asked whether Zou Yuxing's disgust came from a dream.
  • Zou Yuxing said a more appealing CP might eventually divert public attention, while Wen Feiran insisted that he and Gu Suian had never admitted to dating.
  • Wen Feiran felt uncomfortable when Zou Yuxing suggested Gu Suian might be with someone else, then asked why so many people had seen through their secret.
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Ch. 169Ruthless Enough Not to Spare Himself (Continued)

Wen Feiran hesitated to make his relationship with Gu Suian public because he feared what people might uncover about their past. As filming ended, online speculation intensified, and Zou Yuxing covered for Wen Feiran while the cast said goodbye.

  • Zou Yuxing asked Wen Feiran whether their gestures seemed intimate and suggested that Wen Feiran and Gu Suian's feelings were obvious to others.
  • Wen Feiran said he needed more time before making his relationship public because he had lost three years of memories and feared the past might surface.
  • Yu Ningjiang turned against the anti-fan group, posted a photo supporting Wen Feiran and Gu Suian, and began teaching Wen Feiran's fans how to compete for popularity.
  • Online discussion about Wen Feiran and Gu Suian's relationship grew heated, with fans discussing fanworks and urging the director to make them respond on camera.
  • As filming ended, the cast gave separate goodbyes, and Zou Yuxing told viewers that Wen Feiran was unwell and had gone back to rest.
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Ch. 170Living Together

After filming, Wen Feiran discussed the online rumors about his marriage with Gu Suian, who understood his conflicting feelings about public attention. Worried about Wen Feiran’s safety, Gu Suian invited him to move into his apartment, and they left the airport holding hands.

  • In the car, Gu Suian reassured Wen Feiran that he understood why the rumors troubled him, even though Wen Feiran did not mind their relationship being known.
  • Gu Suian offered Wen Feiran a choice between moving into his apartment and finding a more secure place to live, and Wen Feiran agreed to move in with him.
  • After a long journey, Gu Suian helped disguise Wen Feiran at the airport and held out his hand.
  • Wen Feiran placed his hand in Gu Suian’s, and Gu Suian laced their fingers together.
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Ch. 171The Allure of Male Beauty

Wen Feiran and Gu Suian grew more comfortable expressing their mutual nervousness and affection as they traveled to Gu Suian’s home. They arrived ready to begin living together, and Gu Suian welcomed Wen Feiran inside with warm water.

  • Wen Feiran teased Gu Suian about his sweaty palm, and Gu Suian admitted he was nervous about holding hands.
  • Wen Feiran told Gu Suian he was nervous too, and they kept holding hands in the car.
  • Wen Feiran whispered that Gu Suian was cute, making the assistant cough; Gu Suian gave the assistant three days off.
  • The assistant reflected on how much more lively Wen Feiran seemed and felt happy for him and Gu Suian.
  • Wen Feiran followed Gu Suian into his home, where Gu Suian set down the luggage and poured him warm water.
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Ch. 172The Allure of Male Beauty (Continued)

Wen Feiran settled into Gu Suian’s apartment and was moved by how carefully Gu Suian had prepared for him. Their difference in status left Wen Feiran feeling helpless, but living together made him realize he might be able to do more for Gu Suian.

  • Gu Suian showed Wen Feiran the guest room, study, and kitchen, and offered him the chance to renovate an empty room.
  • Wen Feiran planned to repay Gu Suian’s kindness by making him a lavish breakfast the next morning.
  • Gu Suian arranged snacks and drinks for their movie night, and Wen Feiran felt both touched and bitter about the gulf between them.
  • Gu Suian noticed Wen Feiran was upset, but gave him space when he refused to explain.
  • As he watched the movie alone, Wen Feiran realized that living together gave him more chances to act for Gu Suian.
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Ch. 173Seventy and Still on the Front Lines

Wen Feiran secretly photographed Gu Suian while the two spent a quiet evening together, then slept soundly in Gu Suian’s apartment. In the morning, he woke early and slipped out of his room.

  • Wen Feiran ignored the movie and secretly took several photos of Gu Suian, saving them in a hidden album.
  • Gu Suian finished his work late, and he and Wen Feiran said good night before returning to separate rooms.
  • Wen Feiran fell asleep quickly in Gu Suian’s bed despite expecting to struggle in the unfamiliar apartment.
  • Wen Feiran woke in the morning, washed quickly, and quietly walked out.
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Ch. 174A Man in His Seventies Still on the Front Lines (Continued)

Wen Feiran made Gu Suian breakfast, and the two shared a warm morning before a call from Elder Zeng brought up Wen Feiran’s future studies. Gu Suian refused to decide for him but promised to advise and support him as he chose his own path.

  • Wen Feiran prepared an elaborate breakfast for Gu Suian, who praised every dish and gently discouraged him from getting up early to cook every day.
  • Gu Suian received a call from Elder Zeng, who wanted to approach Wen Feiran again after Wen Feiran had turned down his guidance.
  • Gu Suian told Wen Feiran that Elder Zeng had asked him to help persuade Wen Feiran, but he had not agreed to do so.
  • Wen Feiran asked whether he should study further under Elder Zeng, and Gu Suian told him to make the decision himself while offering to help him carry it out.
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Ch. 175Boss Zhipin

Wen Feiran and Gu Suian prepared to go to Gu Suian’s apartment, but when Wen Feiran returned to pack, he found a group of elderly people gathered outside his door. He realized they were not paparazzi and stepped out to face them.

  • Gu Suian told Wen Feiran that one decision he had made impulsively was something he did not regret, but he did not reveal what it was.
  • Wen Feiran and Gu Suian drove to Wen Feiran’s residential complex so he could pack while Gu Suian attended a video meeting in the car.
  • Wen Feiran spotted several people crowding around his front door and initially mistook them for paparazzi.
  • Wen Feiran saw that the people were all elderly and, unable to guess why they had come, stepped out from behind the corner.
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