Late at night.
The light in the master bedroom of the small villa came on.
Fang Zhouyou, immersed in a dream, was awakened by the ringing of his phone. He impatiently answered the call, and his sleepiness vanished instantly. He excitedly got up, carrying a medical kit, and quickly rushed to Gu’s residence.
Gu’s residence.
Fang Zhouyou swiftly dispensed the medication, pulled Gu Chenyan out of the master bedroom, and felt particularly gratified: “Brother, you’ve finally grown up!”
Gu Chenyan’s gaze remained cold.
Fang Zhouyou: “Don’t look at me like that. Can’t I be a little excited?”
“Brother, I’m always worried that there might be something wrong with you.”
“Worrying, huh.”
Fang Zhouyou is Gu Chenyan’s childhood friend. They grew up together, and during college, Fang Zhouyou pursued the medical field he had been interested in since childhood. After returning from further studies, he directly worked at Fang Family’s Ankang Private Hospital. Now, he oversees most of the affairs at Ankang Private Hospital.
Gu Chenyan ignored this idle chatter: “Is he seriously injured?”
Fang Zhouyou: “…”
His precious motherly concern was ignored.
“Okay, just apply the medicine properly; he’ll be fine.” Fang Zhouyou gossiped, “And this person inside… Brother, what’s your situation?”
Gu Chenyan, a difficult person to serve, had been known by Fang Zhouyou for so many years, yet he had never seen anyone by his side.
Now, finally seeing each other!
Gu Chenyan: “We are already married.”
“Oh.”
“What!” Fang Zhouyou almost jumped up. “Married? You got married?”
Did he oversleep this time? Fang Zhouyou couldn’t help but check the time on his phone.
Gu Chenyan: “Got married today.”
He glanced at the master bedroom, “It’s late; find a place to sleep on your own.” After saying that, he turned to leave.
Shocked, Fang Zhouyou hastily pulled him back, “Wait, wait.”
Gu Chenyan looked at him.
Fang Zhouyou asked, “You really got married?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Fang Zhouyou muttered, “Feels like I’m dreaming. The sexually indifferent King of Hell Gu actually got married before me?”
As he spoke, he pinched himself.
“Hiss!”
It hurts!
It’s really true!
Gu Chenyan turned around.
“Wait, wait,” Fang Zhouyou grabbed him again.
Gu Chenyan: “It’s very late.”
Fang Zhouyou: “…”
He felt distressed and earnestly said, “Brother, I’m doing this for your sake. You’ve caused someone to bleed; I need to talk to you about precautions.”
Gu Chenyan: “Go ahead.”
Fang Zhouyou suppressed his inner pain and reproached Gu Chenyan: “Back in school, I asked you to watch adult films with me, but you refused. Now look what happened!”
Gu Chenyan looked at him.
Fang Zhouyou immediately suggested, “How about I send you a few films?” He guaranteed, “After you watch them, I’m sure this situation won’t happen again, and it will enhance your enjoyment of life.”
Gu Chenyan: “Your miscellaneous stuff…”
Fang Zhouyou: “…Brother, why are you like this? Forget it. Since you’re my brother, I’ll send you some animated versions from my adolescence.”
In the master bedroom.
Qiao Shu curled up under the blanket, his whole person as red as a cooked shrimp.
QAQ!
Too embarrassing!
Just a little bit of blood, and Gu Chenyan made a big fuss, calling the doctor.
Footsteps approached.
Heat rushed to Qiao Shu’s face again. He hid under the blanket, hands tightly gripping the sheet, all his attention focused on those footsteps.
Getting closer and closer.
Then the footsteps stopped. Qiao Shu nervously held his breath. The next second, the blanket covering his head was lifted, and Qiao Shu saw the man standing in the light.
Gu Chenyan: “Why are you covering yourself with the blanket?”
Qiao Shu: “…”
He grabbed the sheet, trying to relax and find a topic: “Is the doctor gone?”
Gu Chenyan: “Resting in the guest room.”
“He’s my friend, Fang Zhouyou.”
Qiao Shu: “Oh.”
Gu Chenyan: “I’ll apply the medicine for you.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
In the end, there was no escape.
Before going to sleep, Qiao Shu heard Gu Chenyan say earnestly, “I will study hard. I won’t let you get hurt again next time.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
No need to say it like that.
After a while, Qiao Shu whispered, “Okay,” then discreetly touched the lifted corner of his lips.
As the day gradually brightened, Gu Chenyan opened his heavy eyes. He slightly froze upon feeling the warm body in his arms.
He quickly composed himself.
The person in his arms was sleeping soundly.
Gu Chenyan got up briskly, dressed in his usual workout clothes, and went out for a run, just like always.
After running, he showered, and when he came downstairs, Fang Zhouyou was already casually sitting at the dining table eating breakfast.
Fang Zhouyou: “Morning.”
Gu Chenyan: “Morning.”
Gu Chenyan quietly ate his breakfast while Fang Zhouyou chattered away. After finishing, Gu Chenyan said to Aunt Lan, “Aunt Lan, prepare lighter meals for the whole day today.”
Aunt Lan smiled, “Sure.”
Fang Zhouyou observed with surprise.
The Grim Reaper actually had such a caring day.
At nine o’clock, Qiao Shu finally woke up. He moved his slightly sore body and climbed out of bed.
The room was empty.
Qiao Shu blinked and reached for the phone on the side.
A note fell to the ground, and Qiao Shu bent down to pick it up, curious to see.
【Remember to have breakfast and apply the medicine.】
The strokes were vigorous and forceful, not hard to guess who wrote it.
Qiao Shu: “…”
A smile involuntarily formed at the corner of his mouth.
Recently, Gu Chenyan seemed quite busy. At lunchtime, he called Qiao Shu to ask if he had eaten.
A very simple greeting, but it made Qiao Shu’s mood pleasant for a long time.
At two o’clock in the afternoon, Yu Qiong called, “Qiao Shu, Lu Yue and I are outside Lanting.”
Qiao Shu: “Alright, I’ll inform the security to let you in.”
Holding a small suitcase that had been packed in advance, Qiao Shu ran downstairs. When he saw Aunt Lan and Uncle Zhou downstairs, he greeted them.
When he reached outside the small villa, Yu Qiong and the others hadn’t arrived yet. Qiao Shu thought for a moment, pursed his lips, and took out his phone.
To prepare for the wedding, Gu Chenyan left the hospital early and sorted out Gu Yan and the restless shareholders in the company. These days, he was in a continuous series of meetings.
During one of the meetings, the directors, vice president, and department managers of Gu’s Group were earnestly reporting the company’s situation. Suddenly, a default ringtone from a mobile phone broke the serious atmosphere.
Everyone fell silent instantly.
Someone actually didn’t silence their phone during the meeting!
Just as they were thinking about how this person would face consequences, Gu Chenyan, sitting at the top, suddenly stood up.
“Sorry, I need to take this call.”
He walked out.
The people below looked at each other. What’s going on?
Gu Chenyan went outside and answered the phone, “Qiao Shu?”
Qiao Shu: “Yes.”
It’s been a long time since he did something like this. Qiao Shu nervously held onto his hem, “Gu Chenyan, I need to go on a business trip to record a variety show. Just wanted to let you know.”
Gu Chenyan: “Okay.”
“Take care of yourself, bring your medicine, and remember to apply it.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
No need to emphasize.
With a blush on his face, Qiao Shu thought that Gu Chenyan was really… serious.
Clearly, the experience was good last night, but just because two inexperienced rookies had a little mishap, Gu Chenyan was still concerned.
Cough
Qiao Shu coughed uncomfortably, “Alright.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm, I’m going to work.”
Qiao Shu: “Okay.”
After hanging up, Qiao Shu rubbed his face and then revealed a smile.
The feeling of being able to inform someone before going out was so long-awaited.
When getting into the nanny car, Lu Yue excitedly grabbed Qiao Shu’s arm, “Qiao Qiao, you actually married Gu Chenyan! Ahh, I can’t believe this is real! I can actually enter Lanting in my lifetime.”
Qiao Shu chuckled.
Yu Qiong remained calm, “I already mentioned what needed to be said yesterday. Manage it on your own.”
Qiao Shu: “Okay.”
Yu Qiong handed a document to Qiao Shu, “This is the schedule sent by the program team this morning. Familiarize yourself with it; we might need to rehearse tonight.”
Qiao Shu: “Got it.”
“We’re Here” is a long-standing variety show, airing every Monday with extremely high viewership. Many dramas premiering on TV use this show for promotion, and numerous new stars gain popularity by appearing on this program.
At 5:30, the plane landed in Lancheng.
Yu Qiong checked into the hotel with Qiao Shu and Lu Yue, had dinner with them, and then headed to the recording location for “We’re Here”.
They arrived early; the actors from “General” appearing on the variety show hadn’t arrived yet.
Yu Qiong exchanged greetings with the director and took Qiao Shu to meet the hosts of the show.
“We’re Here” has four hosts, two males and two females – Xu Shi, Xu Ye, Cheng Xiaoxiao, and Zhou Ruxuan. Yu Qiong and Xu Shi were college classmates.
Yu Qiong: “I’ll trouble you to take care of our Qiao Qiao this time.”
Xu Shi: “We’re all classmates; no need for such formalities. If you have time, just treat me to a meal. Of course, exclude your home’s cooking; it scares me.”
Yu Qiong laughed, “Sure.”
After a while, people from the “General” crew started arriving.
The male lead, Zhou Yanqing, the female lead, Jiang Yuyu, veteran actor Wu Wen, the second male lead, emerging star Wei Rong, and the supporting actress, Yang Yixing.
Everyone had a higher status than Qiao Shu.
The rehearsal mainly focused on the opening performance, singing, and dancing, with a total of three segments.
It’s not sure if it’s Qiao Shu’s illusion, but he always feels like the film emperor Zhou Yanqing has been looking at him.
At the end of the rehearsal, Zhou Yanqing curiously said to Qiao Shu, “You’ve worked hard. See you tomorrow.”
Qiao Shu, surprised, quickly replied, “See you tomorrow.”
Back at the hotel, Qiao Shu took a comfortable hot shower to wash away the exhaustion from his body and nestled into the bed.
Opening WeChat, Qiao Shu noticed a red +1 in his contacts.
Qiao Shu: “Who is it?”
He muttered and opened it, finding a new friend request.
【Gu Chenyan】
Qiao Shu: “!!!”
Qiao Shu swiftly added Gu Chenyan and curiously clicked on his profile picture.
White background, black characters.
A calligraphy-style character “Gu.”
A very beautiful character, just like the impression Gu Chenyan gives.
Qiao Shu exited and then clicked into Gu Chenyan’s Moments, soon showing a regretful expression.
Gu Chenyan’s Moments were completely blank.
Ding
Qiao Shu opened the conversation.
Gu Chenyan: Finished with your busy schedule?
Qiao Shu: Yes.
Gu Chenyan: Remember to apply the medicine.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Still reminding me!
Cough
Even though Gu Chenyan wasn’t physically present, Qiao Shu felt a bit uneasy. He scratched his slightly flushed face.
Qiao Shu: What are you doing?
Gu Chenyan: Studying.
Qiao Shu: Studying?
Gu Chenyan: Yes.
Is this the reason why wealthy families are wealthy? Even after work, they diligently study.
Qiao Shu glanced at the time; it was almost midnight.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Looks like I’ve lost.
Being poor isn’t without reason.
Gu Chenyan: It’s very late, go to sleep.
Indeed, a bit tired.
Qiao Shu: Okay.
Qiao Shu: You also go to bed early.
Gu Chenyan: Goodnight.
Qiao Shu flashed a smile: Goodnight.
The night was dark.
In deep sleep, Qiao Shu’s face carried a smile. In his dreams, someone bid him goodnight.
In Haicheng, at the Gu residence.
The study’s lights were on.
Gu Chenyan sat at the desk, with the computer in front of him. Strangely, it wasn’t displaying the usual reports and documents.
Two cartoon characters, stripped of clothing, embraced each other, their movements gradually harmonious.
Beside them, there was textual commentary.
Gu Chenyan watched intently, taking detailed mental notes.
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