Su Huaiming was hugging a soft pillow, curled up on the bay window like a small, soft animal, his eyes bright yet wary.
Fu Jingfan's heart skipped a beat. He leaned forward, casting Su Huaiming beneath him, and whispered, "A seed will only sprout and grow if it is in suitable soil and receives the utmost care."
Fu Jingfan's eyes darkened, and he said meaningfully, "A qualified florist must understand that only by showing sincerity can one see the most beautiful scenery when facing the most delicate flowers."
Su Huaiming pondered for a few seconds, subconsciously wanting to nod in agreement, when he suddenly realized something.
He raised an eyebrow and glared at Fu Jingfan. "Who are you calling delicate?"
Fu Jingfan's Adam's apple bobbed, and he let out a muffled "hmm." Instead of answering the question directly, he straightened up and asked in a formal tone, "So, are you willing?"
Su Huaiming's initial concerns had vanished, and he cherished the opportunity to cooperate with Madam Li. After pondering for a few minutes, he nodded almost imperceptibly, "I can give it a try."
Doing things you're interested in without pressure, having absolute freedom, and making a lot of money seems pretty good... Besides, it's rare to see a boss as willing to be taken advantage of as a sucker as Fu Jingfan.
Fu Jingfan was not surprised by the answer, nor did he show any joy. His expression was calm, as if he had already taken everything under control.
Su Huaiming's brow twitched, and alarm bells rang in his mind. He suddenly sensed the danger of dealing with a tiger for its skin, but it was just a vague idea without any evidence. He couldn't suddenly back out, so he could only suppress the thought.
I feel like I've sold myself out...
While Su Huaiming was deep in thought, Fu Jingfan kept his eyes on him. Su Huaiming's train of thought was interrupted, and he looked at him in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Fu Jingfan paused, then asked, "Aren't you planning to leave some for me?"
Su Huaiming paused for a few seconds, then followed Fu Jingfan's gaze and noticed that while he was thinking, Fu Jingfan habitually drank his white fungus soup, leaving only half a bowl.
Su Huaiming deliberately said, "Would you starve to death without this half bowl?"
Fu Jingfan seemed oblivious to the sharpness of his tone, maintaining his haughty demeanor, but his words were utterly inconsistent with his public image. "Yes."
Su Huaiming: "..."
Fu Jingfan's two straightforward words silenced him completely. He choked back his words, and could only push the bowl towards Fu Jingfan, saying, "Eat quickly, or you'll starve."
Fu Jingfan sat on the other side of the bay window, elegantly finishing the half bowl of white fungus soup under Su Huaiming's watchful gaze. Just looking at him exuded an air of nobility.
After Fu Jingfan put down his spoon, Su Huaiming immediately dismissed him, saying, "If you have nothing else to do, go back to your work."
Fu Jingfan looked up at Su Huaiming and asked, "Are you going to rest?"
Su Huaiming nodded.
Fu Jingfan didn't disturb them further, straightened up and walked towards the door, saying, "I'm going back to rest too."
Su Huaiming paused, instinctively asking, "Don't you work?"
Under Su Huaiming's surprised gaze, Fu Jingfan nodded.
At this time in the past, Fu Jingfan would still be engrossed in his work, and the study light would still be on even after all the lights in the villa had been turned off. This was the first time Fu Jingfan had gone to bed so early.
Could it be... that you don't have any new jobs available?
With such a vast and deeply entrenched business empire, if Fu Jingfan doesn't find new work, it can only mean that the Fu Group is on the verge of bankruptcy.
Su Huaiming's thoughts inadvertently drifted to a strange place, and his gaze towards Fu Jingfan was filled with shock mixed with a hint of sympathy.
Fu Jingfan was silent for a few seconds, understanding Su Huaiming's gaze, and replied helplessly, "The company is doing very well."
Su Huaiming, his thoughts exposed, coughed dryly twice, avoided Fu Jingfan's gaze, and pretended that he hadn't been thinking about anything.
Fu Jingfan stood outside the door. Su Huaiming was about to close the door when he met Fu Jingfan's bright, dark eyes.
Under the cover of night, Fu Jingfan's figure appeared even taller, his aura mysterious and profound, yet his tone was soft, inexplicably revealing a subtle gentleness.
"Good night."
Su Huaiming paused, staring blankly at Fu Jingfan, completely unexpected that he would say such a thing.
"Good night," Su Huaiming added, "Sweet dreams."
Fu Jingfan nodded slightly before turning and leaving, his steady footsteps fading into the distance.
Most of the lights in the villa were still on, but the light in Fu Jingfan's bedroom was off. He lay on the bed, the blanket slightly raised, the moonlight gently shining on him, casting a faint shadow on his high, straight nose.
Fu Jingfan's breathing gradually became shallow, and Su Huaiming's words, "Sweet dreams," still echoed in his ears.
Time passed slowly, and there was not a sound in the room, as if everything had frozen in time.
Half an hour later, Fu Jingfan opened his eyes without warning, his gaze clear, without the confusion he had when he first woke up.
Fu Jingfan stared at the ceiling for half a minute, then slowly sat up and propped his head up with his hand.
He couldn't sleep.
He usually stays up late, but that day on the yacht, he fell asleep on the sofa and slept for a long time.
He inexplicably wanted to experience that feeling again, which is why he went to bed early and tried to fall asleep.
But after trying various methods, he still couldn't do it.
Fu Jingfan recalled the scene that day and realized very clearly:
He could only fall asleep when he saw Su Huaiming's sleeping face.
Chapter 42
The Qixi advertisement that Su Huaiming filmed for a jewelry brand hasn't been edited into the final version yet, but the promotional photos have already been posted online to generate buzz.
As soon as the official Weibo, the number of comments and reposts skyrocketed. Within ten minutes, the hashtag appeared at the bottom of the trending topics list and climbed upwards at an extremely fast pace.
The first promotional image shows Su Huaiming wearing an elaborate European-style suit, his eyes clear, like a fawn just entering the human world. He tilts his head slightly, looking at the towering vintage jewelry display case, and stretches out his slender fingers, wanting to grab the dazzling sapphire at the very top.
Su Huaiming's features were exquisite and three-dimensional, with soft lines and no aggressiveness. He perfectly carried off this overly complicated and formal outfit, like a young master who had been raised in luxury, carefree and innocent, with a kind of naivety that matched the gemstone that was unpolluted by the world, crystal clear and absolutely hard.
The second picture shows Su Huaiming wearing casual home clothes, hugging a soft pillow, curled up in a corner of the sofa and asleep, revealing a small section of his fair instep. The sunlight shines through, making his shirt appear semi-transparent, and you can vaguely see his slender waist.
The brand was quite cunning; they even released a short video.
Su Huaiming's eyes were filled with love, as if he were rushing to a feast of love. He took each step so hurriedly, and at the end, he deliberately gave his shadow a close-up for three seconds, making it hard for anyone to miss.
Everyone has eyes to appreciate beauty, and in the face of absolute beauty, aesthetic standards can be unified.
[Aww, that's amazing!]
I'll say it again, Su Huaiming is my only wife.
[The first photo is really beautiful; she exudes both elegance and innocence. I dare say there's no one else in the entertainment industry with that kind of charm.]
[I've completely changed my phone's screen saver and chat background; if I don't see them for even a second, I feel like I can't breathe, lol]
[So, did Su Huaiming have a co-star during filming? And this is Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day) advertisement, think about it carefully!!]
[Which jerk took this picture with my wife? I'm so jealous!]
[Haha, Fu Jingfan must be the one feeling the worst right now!]
[Even though only a shadow appeared, I'm sure the experts can recognize who it is!]
People have already started taking action, and it has suddenly turned into a competition of skills. By analyzing videos and images, everyone is trying to find distinctive details and identify the person who partnered with Su Huaiming.
The butler also received the news immediately. He glanced at Su Huaiming several times, and finally couldn't help but lean over and ask, "Mr. Su, who is filming the advertisement with you?"
Su Huaiming was eating fruit, his mouth stuffed full, his cheeks bulging, still chewing, his voice muffled, "What?"
The butler, anxious, showed the video to Su Huaiming and pointed to the figure at the very back, asking, "There should have been someone opposite you during the filming, so who was your partner?"
Su Huaiming almost got stuck on the apple.
He coughed twice, looked at the butler with an embarrassed expression, and couldn't bring himself to say it.
Who would have thought that the director, with such great ingenuity, would use a life-size cardboard cutout of Fu Jingfan?
Su Huaiming was forced to lie, "I didn't have a filming partner. There was no one opposite me when we filmed this scene."
"Nobody?"
Su Huaiming nodded. "This shadow was created in post-production and does not belong to any specific person."
The butler drawled out an "oh," his eyes shining as he looked at Su Huaiming. "Is this the legendary pantomime?! Mr. Su's eye acting is truly amazing. When I watched this scene, I thought Mr. Fu was standing opposite you, which is why you so naturally showed your affection."
Su Huaiming gave a dry laugh.
Actually, if Fu Jingfan's cardboard cutout hadn't been placed opposite him during filming, he could have performed this eye-expression scene even better.
Su Huaiming felt a chill run down his spine from the butler's gaze, worried that he would continue on this topic, but the butler's thoughts wandered even faster than he had imagined.
The butler then asked, "Did you give that ring to Mr. Fu?"
A big question mark appeared above Su Huaiming's head.
This is an advertisement for a jewelry brand, so naturally it highlights their jewelry and gemstones. The ring Su Huaiming is wearing is also shown in close-up, along with the three letters engraved on it.
Anyone who sees the advertisement will immediately associate it with couple rings, with the other ring belonging to Fu Jingfan.
Su Huaiming's expression was almost unremembered; he was trying to recall it carefully.
The last time I saw this ring was that night in Fu Jingfan's study, and then...
And that was the end of it.
Su Huaiming didn't speak. The housekeeper thought he was shy and couldn't help but smile like an aunt. But Su Huaiming's expression grew increasingly unpleasant.
Su Huaiming suddenly stood up, instinctively reaching into his pocket, his brows furrowing deeply. "What should I do? I think I've lost this ring!"
The butler, caught off guard by this turn of events, let out a blank "Ah!"
Seeing Su Huaiming hurrying upstairs, the butler finally realized what was happening and followed him, repeatedly reassuring him, "It's alright, we'll definitely find it."
The butler led a search party to search the entire villa, turning it inside out, but they couldn't find Su Huaiming's ring.
Although the villa was large, it was cleaned three times a day, so there was basically no place for dirt to hide. Everyone searched very carefully, almost digging three feet into the ground.
However, there were a few places they hadn't searched, including Fu Jingfan's study—no one dared to enter without Fu Jingfan's permission.
Su Huaiming's ring box was lying under a cabinet in the corner, waiting to be discovered.
The butler and the others all felt it was their fault, and they stood in a row in front of Su Huaiming, looking at him with worried eyes.
Su Huaiming was still racking his brains trying to figure out where he had put the ring, his head throbbing with worry. He turned to the butler and the others and said, "This isn't your fault. I was just too careless and accidentally lost it, taking up so much of your time looking for it."
Everyone else had left, and the butler, seeing Su Huaiming still sighing, reassured him, "Don't worry, the ring will definitely be found."
Su Huaiming nodded, his expression still grim.