There was still nothing at the bedroom door, except for Lin Yu suddenly calling out from outside the front door.
" Brother Zhuang, what are you looking at?"
Da Zhuang immediately snapped out of his daze and quickly stepped outside. "No, I didn't see anything."
"Shall we go?" Lin Yu asked with a smile.
The corridor was dimly lit. He pressed the elevator button, and the eerie green glow of the number keys seemed somewhat strange.
Da Zhuang once asked Lin Yu why there were no wall lights in the corridor of the top-floor suite, because it always felt eerie when he came out.
But Lin Yu only said that it was because his brother had injured his eyes before and didn't like brightly lit environments.
Once inside the elevator, Da Zhuang felt much more at ease, finally away from the suite, and told Lin Yu what had happened that day.
Upon hearing that Si Yan had personally helped Jiang Nuo clarify the situation, Lin Yu's previously gentle expression instantly darkened.
"Well done!"
He practically spat out those words through gritted teeth.
But the next second, as if he had thought of something, he smiled again and looked at Da Zhuang.
"I remember you said yesterday that a domestic fashion brand approached me to be their spokesperson, but their brand ran into trouble and will soon go bankrupt."
"Yes... that's right," Da Zhuang said, not understanding why Lin Yu suddenly brought this up, "We can't accept this endorsement."
"Then let's give this endorsement to Jiang Nuo; consider it a gift from me to him."
Lin Yu's smile deepened. " Brother Zhuang, don't let me down."
"Okay, I understand."
Da Zhuang had been with him for the past few years and had long understood what a ruthless person Lin Yu was.
However, this endorsement might actually be able to bring down Jiang Nuo.
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A week has passed since the last audition.
Because the script needed to be revised, the official start date for the filming of the movie had not yet been set, so Jiang Nuo happily spent seven days as a couch potato, doing nothing and sleeping all day at home.
Occasionally, I would go out to have dinner with Si Yan, who was always on the go.
But today was different; Si Yan didn't need to come pick him up anymore.
"My God, things are moving way too fast! You're already living together?!"
Upon learning this news, Cui Ming let out a sharp, explosive sound.
Although he knew it was only a matter of time before these two got together.
But I didn't expect it to be this early!
Jiang Nuo nestled on the sofa, looking at Cui Ming's outburst with a puzzled expression, and tried to interrupt him.
Si Yan is moving across the street, not living together.
"What's the difference? You're only separated by a hallway! It's practically living together!"
Cui Ming continued to fire his weapon.
Jiang Nuo: "..." Who taught you to round like that?
I don't understand.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Si Yan and her assistant entered the room carrying large and small bags.
Cui Ming, who went to open the door, was pushed against the door frame by a pile of things and was almost pushed out.
Cui Ming: "..." He had never felt that this living room was so small before.
They've entered the inner sanctum!
Hi, good morning!
Jiang Nuo remained nestled on the sofa, a thin fleece blanket draped over her shoulders, and raised her hand in greeting.
His tone was languid, suggesting he was in a very good mood.
Si Yan had seen many sides of Jiang Nuo, and seeing him in his most comfortable state now, she found it very pleasing to the eye.
" Nuonuo, I brought you something delicious."
He handed over the pastries he had been carrying, even opening them himself, practically feeding them straight into her mouth.
Jiang Nuo took the box away before Si Yan could reach out to feed him, thus inevitably touching Si Yan's hand.
It's very cold.
It was even abnormally cold.
His heart stirred slightly, and he followed the arm to Si Yan's face.
As if not wanting him to get cold, Si Yan quickly withdrew her hand, her voice trembling slightly as she lowered her eyes.
"Are you cold...?"
The assistant, who overheard this, almost lost control of his expression.
Wasn't it because you were sitting in the car in the cold wind that you caused this?
But he didn't dare to say it.
Until the assistant watched helplessly as their artist, who always complained about this and that, was pulled into the blanket by Jiang Nuo without the slightest hesitation.
Only then did I understand the painstaking efforts Si Yan had made.
Enveloped in the warmth of the blanket, Si Yan felt much more relaxed as she nestled close to Jiang Nuo.
" Nuonuo..." Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Nuo stuffed her mouth with pastries.
"You haven't been feeling well lately. I remember you were in pretty good shape the day of the audition."
At that time, he thought that the Spiritual Power in Si Yan's body had all stabilized.
It turns out it was just an illusion.
Jiang Nuo gently stroked the back of the hand of the person beside her, lost in thought.
It doesn't look good; the task object seems fragile, like it could break down at any moment.
We need to think of a way...
"That day... I took my medication."
Si Yan didn't mention that he was going for soul repair, but fortunately Jiang Nuo didn't intend to ask any further questions. She held him and watched the assistants across the hall moving things around.
After finishing the box of pastries, Si Yan finally felt warm.
It felt like he hadn't experienced such warmth in a long time; he didn't even want to get up or move.
"By the way, how did you suddenly move in with me?"
"Because I want to be closer to Nuonuo so I can see you every day."
Si Yan made no attempt to hide this fact, and while saying this, he kept his eyes fixed on Jiang Nuo's, as if he were expecting something.
All I got in return was a single sentence.
"But don't you spend most of your time flying around?"
Jiang Nuo's genuine doubts.
Si Yan: "..."
That's so true.
Annoying.
I'll take on fewer unnecessary jobs in the future; I just want to stay by Nuonuo's side.
Perhaps because his unhappy expression was too obvious, Jiang Nuo couldn't help but chuckle and unceremoniously reached out to pinch his cheek.
"Oh dear, why are you acting all wronged?"
Honestly, he quite enjoyed seeing Si Yan's vulnerable expression.
This kind of vulnerability... the inability to survive by relying solely on oneself.
With her shameful desires satisfied, Jiang Nuo's playful nature was aroused, and she directly reached into Si Yan's collar and caressed his neck.
It was like flirting.
But Si Yan could feel those warm fingertips constantly stroking beside her carotid artery.
It's like a hunter enjoying the docility of its prey.
He could deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
But Si Yan thoroughly enjoyed it.
Her phoenix eyes were lazily narrowed, and she nestled in Jiang Nuo's arms, leaning slightly against him. She really did look like a helpless femme fatale who could bring ruin to a country.
Cui Ming, who was sitting in the living room, said, "..."
What did he say again?
And you still say you two aren't having an affair!
Si Yan's abacus beads were practically bouncing off his face!
I refuse to believe Jiang Nuo can't see through it!
The assistants across the hall finally stopped what they were doing, came in with a list, and started marking things up as they walked.
Then he showed the missing items to Si Yan.
" Brother Si, there are some things you said you didn't want that were old, so I didn't bring them."
Should we go buy it now or have it delivered?
Si Yan lowered her eyes to look at the list, then suddenly her phoenix eyes brightened, and she snuggled into Jiang Nuo's arms, speaking in a coquettish tone.
" Nuonuo, will you come shopping with me?"