Guests at Home?

"What's wrong?"

After pouring all the liquid into the molds, Chen Wen finally came out of work mode and noticed the girl beside him staring.

"Ah... nothing..." Caught acting strange, He Ran's gaze darted around and her cheeks flushed slightly. She immediately changed the subject. "Where's the bathroom? I kind of need to use the toilet."

"Right across the hall." Chen Wen did not suspect anything and pointed the way for He Ran.

Taking advantage of the break, He Ji quickly picked up the camera and reviewed the footage they had recorded, mentally noting down some of the better shots.

"I've never filmed this kind of video before." Chen Wen spoke honestly and asked, "Was there not much entertainment value?"

"No, no, no. This is just right." He Ji waved his hand.

In He Ji's eyes, Chen Wen was merely a useful extra for this episode. The key figures were still himself and his younger sister, He Ran.

So during the earlier recording, he had not deliberately prompted Chen Wen to create any entertaining moments. Most of the interactions had been him and He Ran bickering from across the room.

When the time came, the audience's attention would definitely be focused on the two siblings. Their banter was sure to be exactly the kind of entertainment viewers loved.

As for Gu Wen?

He was a rookie content creator who had only just passed several tens of thousands of followers. Even if he knew a million-follower creator like Qiuyi, being able to appear in Si Jiao Ji's video and introduce himself would already gain him plenty of followers.

All things considered, He Ji did not think he had treated Gu Wen unfairly.

Although he had politely called him "boss" all along, He Ji did not truly regard Chen Wen as a creator on the same level as himself.

It was only because He Ji had always lived by the principle of not burning bridges or casually offending people that he maintained such a courteous attitude.

Besides, judging from Gu Wen's craftsmanship, he really did have some skill.

If he actually became popular someday, He Ji would not mind having another friend.

He would not look down on Gu Wen just because he was ugly. Judging people by appearances would not do.

While the group watched the footage in the craft room, He Ran stepped out and suddenly noticed two portions of takeout sitting on the dining table beside the kitchen.

Did Senior Gu Wen really eat that much?

He Ran scratched her head in confusion but did not think much of it, heading straight into the bathroom.

But while relieving herself, she suddenly noticed two toothbrush cups on the sink, each holding a toothbrush.

Judging by the Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit designs, they even seemed to be a matching couple's set?

Could it be that Senior Gu Wen had been single for too long and bought a couple's toothbrush set to comfort himself?

There was no way he already had a girlfriend and was living with her, right?

He Ran shook her head.

Although Senior Gu Wen's eyes were indeed quite captivating, that personality of his... really was not the type to attract girls.

Naturally, she did not know that Jiang Qiuyi had bought the matching toothbrush cups and toothbrushes just a few days ago, all so she could squeeze in beside Chen Wen every morning to brush their teeth together.

After leaving the bathroom, He Ran deliberately took another careful look around the living room but found no signs of anyone living together.

That only strengthened her earlier guess, and she began to feel a little sympathy for Senior Gu Wen.

Already a junior in college and still single, even needing to buy couple's items to comfort himself... that was a little too pitiful...

Returning to the craft room, He Ran completed the final step under Chen Wen's guidance. Once they had finished filming, she pulled out her phone and said generously:

"Boss Gu Wen, let's add each other on WeChat. If I have any questions later, it'll be easier to ask you directly."

Senior Gu Wen was just too reserved. He was not interesting at all.

But he seemed pretty honest. It was like he had barely even looked at her thighs, so he could be classified as one of the good men... He Ran assessed him in her heart.

If there was a chance later, it would not be bad to recommend him to her girlfriends.

With that thought in mind, He Ran got Chen Wen's WeChat and added the label "honest straight guy."

Chen Wen did not think much of it. After adding He Ran as a friend, he placed her on his "not close" list, meaning she was someone Chen Wen would basically never take the initiative to message.

"Then let's shoot some ending footage in the living room. We can wrap up for today after that." He Ji clapped his hands.

Under He Ji's direction, they did another transition movement, then repeated it once after moving into the living room.

After the usual round of "please like, donate coins, favorite, and hit the triple support," He Ji finished filming the ending. This episode was officially wrapped.

"Thanks for your hard work today, Boss Gu Wen." He Ji thanked him politely, without putting on any airs.

He Ran also obediently thanked him from the side. "Thanks for your hard work, Boss Gu Wen~"

After confirming that all the cameras had been turned off, Chen Wen nodded and removed his mask. "Mm, no need to thank me."

The next instant, bright sunlight from around three or four in the afternoon streamed in through the balcony and fell across half of Chen Wen's profile, perfectly defining the contours of his face.

The sight left the He siblings staring blankly.

This... He Ji suddenly felt a little unbalanced, even faintly jealous.

Brother, that's just not fair...

Before, seeing how unwilling you were to show your face, I thought you must have looked so bad you couldn't face the public.

But you're actually this handsome?!

So I, the ugly one, had actually been comforting you in my head before?!

The more He Ji thought about it, the more grief and indignation welled up inside him.

He had pitied him for nothing!

Meanwhile, beside him, He Ran was a perfect combination of voice enthusiast, hand enthusiast, and face enthusiast. The moment she saw Chen Wen's face, an alarm of attraction immediately went off in her heart!

How had she never run into such a hidden gem of a senior at school all this time?!

If she had met Senior Gu Wen earlier, what was that male classmate of hers even worth?

"What's wrong?" Chen Wen found it a little strange and did not understand why the air had suddenly fallen silent.

"Ahem..." He Ji raised a hand to hide his embarrassment. After shaking his head, he called to his companion, "We won't disturb you any longer. We'll get going."

"Oh." Chen Wen did not think much of it and nodded goodbye. "Take care."

But just as He Ji packed up his things to leave, He Ran remained rooted to the spot.

"Come on, let's go." He Ji rolled his eyes and grabbed his sister by the arm.

"I know..." He Ran half-heartedly let herself be pulled toward the door. As she passed Chen Wen, she could not help asking, "Senior... Gu Wen, what major are you in?"

"Accounting." Chen Wen answered. "Why?"

"It's nothing..." For once, He Ran smiled shyly. "I'm studying finance. I was just wondering how I'd never seen you around school."

Chen Wen thought that was perfectly normal. "There are so many people at school."

"How about I treat you to a meal at school sometime when you're free?" He Ran seized the chance and pressed forward. "After all, we troubled you so much today."

"That won't be necess—"

Creak~

Before Chen Wen could finish, the bedroom door behind him suddenly opened!

A tall girl wearing nothing but a man's white shirt stumbled blankly out of the bedroom, her face carrying the adorably dazed look of someone who had just woken up.

Jiang Qiuyi pinched up her sleeve and rubbed her eyes. Her innocent, wide eyes blinked and blinked before she finally broke into a cute smile, tilted her head, and asked:

"Huh? Do we have guests at home?"

[Pu Jie Ri Ji]: Today is an unbelievably, earth-shatteringly, ghost-weepingly amazing—two! up! dates! Awoo~~~ Hands on my hips, awoo~