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T1983 Chapter 56

That was a fake Shu Ran, controlled by lust!

Shu Ran’s replies to the several writers from Shanghai were quickly delivered, making them very happy when they saw the content of his letters. Yes, the weather was quite terrible… Wait, Shu Ran was in Shanghai?!

 

Those who could write to Shu Ran all loved his books and naturally, they wanted to read his next one. In the past, they didn’t feel right to write urging letters because of the long distance. But now, since Shu Ran was actually in Shanghai, how could they miss this perfect opportunity to press him to write the next manuscript?!

 

Not long after, Shu Ran received a new batch of letters from his writer pen pals and, without exception, they all sincerely invited him to come out and drink tea, watch movies, or ride horses and play cards. In short, some casual entertainment activities.

 

Horse riding?

 

Shu Ran was very interested in that sport, but unfortunately, he didn’t know how to do it, and he also didn’t have the appropriate attire for it. And so, in the past, he could only look from afar with dismay.

 

Shu Ran wanted to reply to one of the writers, but he didn’t feel like going through the trouble of writing yet another handwritten reply. Fortunately, the other party left his phone number in the letter.

 

He didn’t know whether those writers wanted to make appointments with him or not, but they all left a phone number. It was plain to see that those who lived in Shanghai were quite wealthy.

 

“Hello!” Shu Ran leaned back on the chair where he usually wrote, and dialed a phone number slowly, looking at the letter in his hands. “I’m Shu Ran, is this Mr. Lu Di?”

 

It was quiet back there.

 

Then, a young and mellow man’s voice sounded: “It’s me! I’m Lu Di, you actually called me, haha!”

 

Upon hearing his tone, he sounded like an open and cheerful person.

 

Shu Ran also laughed as if he was infected: “It’s easier to communicate over the phone otherwise, my hands will become useless!”

 

He had to write thousands of words a day, and every day was very cold… He needed to soak in hot water every night before going to bed to remove some of the nerve damage.

 

“That’s right!” the other person said. “There should be countless people writing to you every day, and I’m just one of them.”

 

“Yeah.” Shu Ran joked. “If it weren’t for complaining about the weather, we wouldn’t have had a chance to talk!”

 

“Hahaha!” Lu Di was delighted when he heard that reply, thinking that Shu Ran was quite interesting. Just like his books, he was unconventional and not a cookie-cutter person.

 

“Want to come out and play?” Lu Di asked.

 

“What for? Horse riding?” Shu Ran then remembered the original intention of his call and refused: “No, I can’t ride a horse and I don’t have riding boots either.”

 

“There is a first time for everything, no one is born with it, right?” Lu Di doubted: “Are you afraid that I’ll push for the manuscript, so you don’t want to meet me?”

 

“…” Well, it wasn’t a lie that Shu Ran was actually a little bit afraid of hearing others urge him to write a new manuscript… In fact, he was not just “a little” bit afraid, but that was not his main concern… He was also worried about Xu Shen. His man was busy outside every day, and it was not good to go out and entertain himself with his pen pals, all alone.

 

“Did I guess right?!” Lu Di’s voice became a little louder.

 

“No, no!” Shu Ran said quickly as he didn’t want the other party to misunderstand. “Then, can I bring a friend?”

 

“Friend, is that Mr. Xu?” Lu Di asked.

 

“How did you know?!” Shu Ran was surprised and frightened. Could it be that he and Xu Shen were already famous?!

 

“I guessed it.” Lu Di said. “The only one who has appeared with you is Mr. Xu. Lately, he’s been on fire all around Shanghai.”

 

“On fire?” Shu Ran, well… His mood was completely bland.

 

“Well, he’s also in Shanghai, right?” Lu Di joked. “Let’s not let the sisters at home know the news, otherwise, they’ll come in droves to see him!”

 

“You’re joking…” Shu Ran said modestly. He believed that Xu Shen might be discussed in private, but he certainly did not reach the point of becoming a popular star!

 

“Then let’s see. You must bring him here.” Lu Di continued, asking: “What day should we set? Is Sunday okay? Or any other day.”

 

“Oh, then let’s go on Sunday, if it doesn’t rain.” Shu Ran said.

 

Xu Shen had been busy for so many days, so it would be nice to go out and do some activities. In fact, horse riding sounded like a good fit for Xu Shen.

 

The two decided on a time and place and then hung up the phone.

 

Shu Ran continued to call his other pen pals, complaining about the weather and talking about book-related things, but did not continue to arrange meetings. It was better to leave it for the next time.

 

…………

 

“Riding?” Xu Shen returned home, took off his coat, and hung it up.

 

Shu Ran passed him a cotton-padded jacket that was suitable for home wear and hummed: “It would be great if it doesn’t rain… We can ride a horse and go for a walk outdoors. You’ve been working for so long, it’s time to relax.”

 

“Okay, it sounds interesting.” Xu Shen was moved. In fact, when he was a child, he liked watching others ride horses and bulls. Later, even when he saw pigs on the roadside, he was eager to ride them…

 

… Well, Xu Shen had never tried it, but he had seen many children in the village do it.

 

“Learning to ride a horse doesn’t seem to be difficult. I’ve ridden it before, back in some scenic spots.” Shu Ran continued to recall. “You can learn to ride a docile horse in no time. As long as you don’t go for a strong one right from the start, you can show off your power at will.”

 

“Look what you said, do I need to bring a camera?” Xu Shen imagined the scene of Shu Ran riding on horseback. He only thought of the young and energetic young man, and his heart moved. He wanted to record it and keep it for appreciation.

 

“Take it. Also, let’s go and buy the most beautiful riding outfit tomorrow!” Shu Ran said with a smile.

 

After making the decision, the two of them prayed that it wouldn’t rain on Sunday.

 

The next day was Saturday, and Shu Ran quickly realized that he hadn’t been out for a long time. It turned out that he really was an otaku. He could sit still for days and enjoy his creative life indoors, no matter how boring it was.

 

After finally getting the opportunity to go out, Writer Shu tidied himself up. In the past weeks or so, Xu Shen got used to seeing him with disheveled hair, wearing an old, military coat. However, he was suddenly back to looking delicate and handsome, and Xu Shen couldn’t help but keep looking at him.

 

Once or twice was fine, but four, five, six, or seven times was way too much.

 

“Brother Shen, your fiery gaze is harassing me.” Shu Ran felt like reminding someone.

 

Xu Shen thought that he was quite thick-skinned anyway, so he continued to look at his wife with a smile: “I’m looking at my wife, isn’t that the right thing to do?”

 

“Is it not right to look at me in such a perverted way…” Shu Ran said. “Your eyes are almost stuck to my face.”

 

Hearing that, Xu Shen became a little unconvinced: “Writer Shu, should I tell you… In fact, you’re even more perverted when you look at me.”

 

“Stop talking nonsense! When was that?!” Shu Ran looked sideways, wondering… Did he do it? Has he ever looked at Xu Shen in such a perverted way?!

 

“Have you forgotten? Every time I use a handkerchief to clean myself in bed, you would slap my hand away if I tried to block it.” Xu Shen recalled that scene and couldn’t help laughing.

 

“…” Shu Ran’s expression instantly twisted, showing embarrassment.

 

If Xu Shen hadn’t said it, he really wouldn’t have realized that. No, that wasn’t Shu Ran! That was a fake Shu Ran, controlled by lust!

 

It took some time for the two people who had just arrived in Shanghai to find out where they sold riding clothes. It was an old and reputable shop that also supported customization. However, they were going to wear it tomorrow, so there was no time for that.

 

The styles that were available in stock were quite decent, but it was bound to look good on them anyway, no matter how they wore it.

 

Shu Ran dressed Xu Shen first, although he… Didn’t understand the uniform very well, feeling that it was a bit complicated: “Hey, you always said that I know everything. Look, today I’ve encountered my blind spot.”

 

“It’s okay.” Xu Shen said with a smile: “Wear the long sleeves outside the thermal shirt. I don’t know how to tie the collar… I think the vest must be worn in the middle…”

 

That riding outfit was quite retro, with a gorgeous collar and a very particular fastening method.

 

“Forget it, do whatever makes you feel comfortable.” Shu Ran tried several knotting methods and finally decided on one that was nice and firm.

 

“These pants…” Xu Shen put one leg in and said: “They fit too well. Shouldn’t riding clothes be loose enough to allow for movement?”

 

“What are you talking about?” Shu Ran asked.

 

Xu Shen pulled his pants on and found that the elasticity was very good, but it was tight-fitting and every line was clearly visible. “Forget it, I’m not wearing it alone anyway.”

 

He quickly finished dressing himself up and began to dress Shu Ran: “Ran Ran.”

 

“Huh?” Shu Ran hurriedly buttoned up his shirt and raised his eyes.

 

“Your legs are really straight.” Xu Shen praised.

 

“…You’re seriously telling me this?” Shu Ran was also convinced and patted him: “Why are we so flirty with each other?”

 

“Hello?” Xu Shen coughed lightly: “What if we can’t do this tomorrow?”

 

Maybe God sensed their desire to have fun, so it didn’t rain on Sunday, and there was even some sunshine.

 

Xu Shen got up early in the morning to check the weather. After reading the newspaper, he ran back to the bed and happily informed Shu Ran: “God bless you, get up quickly!”

 

“God bless you too…” Shu Ran yawned and got up to wash up twice as fast as usual.

 

Not long ago, Lao Tu’s old mother steamed a big pot of buns, bringing them enough to eat for the whole week. Whenever they were hungry, they could just steam two of them.

 

“Riding requires energy, you should eat more.” Xu Shen said worriedly. Everything had increased in those days, except for his wife’s appetite.

 

Shu Ran opened his mouth like a baby bird and ate a piece of the steamed bun handed over by Xu Shen, in one bite. It was topped with condensed milk, something that was quite expensive back in those days, costing more than thirty yuan per pound. However, Xu Shen loved to buy those things for him to eat. Whenever he heard something was nutritious, he would buy it, just like an old lady feeding her grandchildren.

 

“You eat too.” Shu Ran also tore off a piece of steamed bun, dipped it in condensed milk, and put it in Xu Shen’s mouth.

 

“It’s so sweet.” Xu Shen was not used to eating it.

 

After the two had breakfast, Xu Shen drove. They recently bought another car, spending the huge sum of 200,000 yuan, just so they could drive out with dignity. Lu Di also called and asked if he needed to send a car to pick them up, showing exactly how rich he was. Shu Ran said no, and the other party just smiled and said: “I guessed so, your business is not small. I just feel that you’re new here, so it might not be convenient to travel.”

 

Shu Ran praised Brother Lu Di for being so attentive.

 

As for Xu Shen, his mind was not on work at all. He was only thinking about riding horses and having fun. The car drove quickly and soon they arrived at the racecourse in the suburbs.

 

The staff saw the car wading vigorously through the muddy road from a distance. It had been raining for a long time recently, and the dirt road entering the racecourse was somewhat bumpy.

 

“It should be Mr. Xu and Shu Ran.” Lu Di was dressed in riding attire, about thirty-five years old, and looking like a gentleman wearing glasses. He was also accompanied by his secretary.

 

“I don’t know who’s driving… That car is really good.” The secretary said.

 

The answer was soon known. As the car drove to the front, everyone could clearly see the young man in the cab.

 

That male model from the magazine was reflected in reality, and it was true at first glance… His handsome face was indeed unforgettable, but the real person looked even more three-dimensional and agile, making people want to come up and talk to him.

 

“I’ve been waiting for you all!” Lu Di smiled and stepped forward to open the car door for Shu Ran. His secretary even felt the need to slow him down a little.

 

“Thank you.” Shu Ran got out of the car, smiled, and shook hands with Lu Di: “Brother Lu Di.” Then he immediately pointed to Xu Shen on the other side and continued: “This is Xu Shen, my friend.”

 

“Mr. Xu.”

 

“Mr. Lu Di.”

 

The two said in unison, holding each other’s hands and saying: “Hello, hello!”

 

Today, they came out to have fun, so there was no need to talk about anything else. After the greetings, the few people followed the staff to the stables to select horses.

 

Since Shu Ran and Xu Shen were both beginners, the staff selected two docile horses and took them to the venue to learn. The main thing was to practice getting on and off the horse, as well as the precautions and skills of riding. It was really not that difficult, and Xu Shen learned it very well. After practicing it twice, his movements already looked very standardized.

 

“Mr. Xu learns so quickly.” The staff responsible for teaching couldn’t help but admire him.

 

“Thank you.” Xu Shen held the reins and started running slowly in the field. Since the old horse knew the way, he hardly had to look at the road, so he took the time to look at Shu Ran, only to find out that… Shu Ran was still practicing getting on and off the horse.

 

Xu Shen smiled and rode his horse around: “You were right, it’s really not difficult to learn to ride a horse.”

 

Shu Ran looked at the handsome guy on the horse. He gritted his teeth while appreciating the view, saying in a weird voice: “It’s good-looking, but it’s a pity that it has a mouth…”

 

Only Xu Shen understood Writer Shu’s venomous tongue, and his smile became brighter.

 

After Lu Di finished warming up, he also rode his horse over and stopped side by side with Xu Shen: “Mr. Xu…”

 

Xu Shen sat upright on the horse and said with a smile: “We’re all out to play together, so there’s no need to be so polite. Is it okay if I follow Shu Ran and call you Brother Lu Di?”

 

Watching Xu Shen’s smile from close range, Lu Di was stunned. He thought to himself… Ah, so charming! Then he laughed: “Okay, you’re right. We shouldn’t be polite when we play together. As soon as I saw you, I knew that you were not a formal person, but rather… A gangster. You don’t mind me saying that, do you?”

 

“I don’t mind.” Xu Shen was quite surprised. This little writer was quite accurate in judging people. “Me too, I feel that your identity is more than just a writer as well.”

 

“It really is more than that.” Lu Di smiled: “I’m in business, pawn and antique business. How about that? It really can’t compare with being just a writer, no?”

 

“That’s not true.” Xu Shen said. “There are so many writers who love antiques. If you say that’s weird, look at Shu Ran. He writes shocking and bizarre words but also makes exquisite women’s clothes. Now, that’s something.”

 

“That’s true.” Lu Di looked at Shu Ran’s figure getting on and off the horse, saying: “I really don’t understand what he’s thinking about.”

 

Xu Shen smiled and said nothing. What did Shu Ran think?

 

It was just that… Shu Ran remembered the styles of those clothes, and he could do foreign trade because he could speak foreign languages. At that moment, other businesses were hardly as simple and suitable.

 

And it was also what he called “the promotion of national culture” that had something to do with it.

 

However, those words couldn’t be spoken out loud. Otherwise, Shu Ran might lose face.

 

“By the way…” Lu Di asked, “Is he writing a new book?”

 

“I thought today was just for fun and not to push for new manuscripts.” Xu Shen answered.

 

“Just humor me, it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t write…” Lu Di sighed insincerely.

 

Xu Shen stopped joking and nodded: “He’s writing. I took a look at it secretly and I think it will take another week to finish. He has been working hard recently, and even a handful of his hair fell out.”

 

“That’s good.” Lu Di looked forward to it. “When I was a child, I grew up listening to all kinds of bizarre stories… You know, things about antiques. After hearing too much, I thought everything was just that. I could no longer find the creepy feeling until I read Shu Ran’s novel. I couldn’t get over it for such a long time, always doubting that what he said might actually turn out to be true.”

 

“Yes.” Xu Shen also felt that way, especially since Shu Ran’s experience told him that the world was indeed not that simple.

 

Thinking about it that way… It was indeed creepy.

 

“What are you talking about?” Shu Ran finally succeeded in conquering the docile little red horse, riding over to stand side by side with them.

 

“It’s nothing.” They both said in unison, neither wanting Shu Ran to know that they were talking about him writing a creepy manuscript until a lot of his hair fell out.

 

“Let’s go.” Lu Di said. “Go for a run on the grass outside. It doesn’t matter if you don’t go too fast.”

 

That place was surrounded by horse farms, so the terrain was very flat and the horses were familiar with it.

 

“Let’s go.” Xu Shen and Shu Ran gently pinched their horse’s bellies, and the horses began to run slowly. Needless to say, the feeling was really good.

 

The countryside in March was full of fresh green. It felt really good to go out and relax occasionally.

 

When leaving, they exchanged business cards with each other, and Lu Di asked them to come and sit in his antique store and drink tea together when they were free.

 

Shu Ran thought that he was also about to open a new store, so he sent out a friendly invitation: “Brother Lu Di, are you free to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony?”

 

He hesitated to hold that ribbon-cutting ceremony because there were too few people. He and Xu Shen were the only ones holding up the new place, which seemed a bit pitiful.

 

Lu Di immediately agreed: “Of course I’m free! When you tell me, I’ll be there!”

 

Shu Ran told him the time and warned him: “As long as the person arrives… Don’t come with gifts. I won’t be polite!”

 

“You’re joking, how can I not give gifts when you open a new business?!” Lu Di didn’t agree with him, so he turned around and asked his secretary to at least prepare some flower baskets. He also notified his seven aunts and eight nieces etc., that if they wanted to see some handsome men, they could go with him and offer support.

 

Now that it was decided to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Shu Ran went to contact the newspaper reporter. The reporter was delighted with the news delivered to his door and quickly agreed, promising that he would be there on the day, fully armed.

 

Even with the additional reporter, it was still not enough to support the venue, so Shu Ran asked Lao Tu to dress up to make up the numbers. The four of them could attend the ceremony together, making it look much better.

 

In the early morning of the ribbon-cutting day, Lu Di and his secretary came to deliver flower baskets in person. They saw the decoration of the Yunshang brand’s direct-operated store and called it luxurious and spectacular. No wonder people gathered around the glass window to admire it before it even opened…

 

The store was really good!

 

“Shu Ran, the window of your shop is so bright. Compared with my antique shop, it looks like a pearl!” Lu Di was worthy of being a writer, so he didn’t shy away from opening his mouth.

 

“Can it be the same?” Shu Ran said without thinking: “Antiques are most afraid of direct sunlight. If I tell you to put some light tubes, won’t you shoot me to death?”

 

“…” Lu Di choked for a moment, completely speechless.

 

Xu Shen laughed secretly when he heard that retort. His wife was not the kind of person who liked to engage in “you praise me so I praise you too”.

 

“Everyone, the reporter is here!” Lao Tu was dressed smartly, looking handsome with his hair combed up: “Shall we start the ribbon-cutting?”

 

He was just a little unaccustomed to that kind of situation where he needed to face reporters, so nervous that he even stuttered a little. People needed experience. There were still at least twenty years to go before Lao Tu became famous.

 

“By the way, put on the boutonniere.” Shu Ran remembered something, so he quickly took out some small, exquisite floral arrangements and handed them to everyone: “Put them on each other, but don’t wear them crookedly! It would appear in the newspapers!”

 

“Oh.” Everyone took the boutonniere cautiously.

 

Xu Shen held one in his hand and carefully put it on for Shu Ran with a smile, while Shu Ran also helped him put it on carefully, gently smoothing out the wrinkles on his shoulders.

 

It was a very simple matter, but they were so picky that they fiddled with it again and again, which made the two people next door dare not be careless and check their own boutonnieres many times, to see if they were up to standard.

 

Who knew that those two people were just drunkards who didn’t care about drinking and were just flirting with each other, in broad daylight?!

 

“Okay, let’s get started.”

 

A lot of people gathered in front of the huge store, some of them passing by and some coming inside to see, but without exception, they were all attracted by the beautiful store decorations.

 

When several big bosses wearing boutonnieres lined up to cut the ribbon, people’s eyes fell directly on them. Such a treat, several handsome guys in formal suits appearing at once… Everyone loved to see it and couldn’t take their eyes off it!

 

The reporter was also filming, and his fingers were almost numb from pressing the record button.

 

Shu Ran and Xu Shen stood in the middle. While being photographed by the reporter, Shu Ran suddenly realized that standing there wearing a boutonniere looked too much like a wedding. Lao Tu and Lu Di were the best men, and the reporter was invited by him to record the wedding.

 

The rest of the photographers and passers-by were relatives and friends who came to send their wishes for the wedding…

 

Thinking of that, Shu Ran’s smile was very happy and bright, and the resulting photos were quite good.

 

There seemed to be stars twinkling in his eyes.

 

However, since his every move was being watched, he couldn’t share that sweet thought with Xu Shen right away. After the eloquent master of ceremonies they hired finished speaking, he announced that the ribbon-cutting could begin, and several people solemnly inaugurated the new store.

 

The emcee led everyone present to applaud. Shu Ran and Xu Shen took the lead in bowing to everyone: “Thank you!”

 

The store was officially opened. The clerks were elites transferred from Beijing, people who could handle everything without the help of Shu Ran and Xu Shen.

 

“Brother Lu Di.” Shu Ran said. “Thank you for coming all the way to cheer on us! Take a look at the things in our store. Why don’t you pick some back?”

 

Lu Di: “You’re welcome. My seven aunts and eight nieces are already hanging around your store.”

 

Shu Ran: “…”

 

Seven aunts and eight nieces?!

 

Hey, it’s a shame, but I didn’t say that everything was free!

 

After Shu Ran and Lu Di finished talking, they looked for Xu Shen and found him surrounded by a group of customers asking questions. Maybe they were asking about men’s clothing, or maybe they were inquiring about the secret of choosing a good outfit. Shu Ran had nothing to be jealous of since those were normal exchanges.

 

Soon, some customers came to talk to him as well, so they stood in twos and threes, like people attending a fashion salon.

 

The clerks with nice smiles, wearing exquisite work clothes, and carrying trays of fragrant scented tea, shuttle among the guests like fishes in water.

 

While Xu Shen was busy greeting the guests, he would look for Shu Ran from time to time, before continuing to work with peace of mind. Occasionally, their eyes would meet in the air, and they blinked softly, feeling as if they were secretly in love without telling the whole world.

 

“Boss Xu, will your store sell summer men’s clothing? When will the summer magazine be released?” Asked a lady.

 

“It’s estimated to be in April.” Xu Shen retracted his flirting glances with Shu Ran and answered hurriedly.

 

“Are there a lot of men’s designs? I want to prepare two sets for my husband.” Another customer asked.

 

“It’s a small amount, about four or five styles.” Xu Shen thought to himself… Shu Ran was right, married men really didn’t have the right to choose their clothes!

 

On the day of the opening, they were very busy before getting off work. Xu Shen took out a basket of flowers that he had secretly hidden away, handing it to Shu Ran: “Take it. Fortunately, I have quick hands and eyes, otherwise, it would be gone.”

 

Indeed. All the flower baskets placed outside have been taken away.

 

“You’re so witty.” Shu Ran took the flower basket dumbfounded and waited: “Is it for me?”

 

“Yes.” Xu Shen said.

 

“You want to give me the flower basket sent by Brother Lu Di?!” Shu Ran said. “You’re really talented!”

 

“It’s so beautiful, why can’t I give it to you?” Xu Shen was feeling quite biased: “Don’t you always say that it’s green and environmentally friendly?”

 

“Okay, you’re allergic to romance.” Shu Ran hugged the flower basket resignedly, but oh well… It was indeed really pretty and could be admired on the desk.

 

“…” Xu Shen didn’t quite understand what being allergic to romance meant, so he forced his brain until he probably understood it, turning around and saying: “Let’s go buy new ones!”

 

“Buy shit! That’s it, let’s go home!” Shu Ran pulled him back.

 

“I really didn’t mean that… Don’t misunderstand me!” Xu Shen kept observing Shu Ran’s face while driving home and explaining to him.

 

“I know you didn’t mean that.” Shu Ran smelled the flowers and cursed: “Idiot.”

 

“Oh.” Xu Shen looked up front and smiled.

 

When they got home and took off their coats, Shu Ran saw the boutonniere on the other person’s chest and remembered his little thoughts. He smiled and said: “Look at this boutonniere, doesn’t it look like the one worn by the groom?”

 

Xu Shen looked down and saw that it was true, so he replied: “Looks like.” Then he continued to think along that line of thought: “It feels like we got married again today.”

 

Shu Ran smiled. It turned out that he was not the only one who felt that way. Xu Shen also thought about it.

 

“I think so too, it’s like getting married again.” He nodded.

 

Xu Shen hung up his clothes and came over, hugged his wife, gave him a long and deep kiss first, and then let him go after he had calmed down his cravings. He then said: “Just because of what you said, I have to reenact our wedding night again.”

 

After saying that, he picked up Shu Ran and carried him into the bedroom: “You have been standing in leather shoes all day today. Do your feet hurt?”

 

“Yes?” Shu Ran sat on the bedside and pulled the quilt to cover himself.

 

“Then I’ll go boil water for you to take a bath in the bridal chamber.” Xu Shen said.

 

He remembered that the first time, Shu Ran was not so willing, which meant that their wedding night was not so perfect.

 

“How big is our wedding room? I’m so tired from today…” Shu Ran glanced at him lazily.

 

“You don’t even need to move. How come you have the nerve to complain that you’re tired?” Xu Shen sat on the edge of the bed and carefully took off his accessories.

 

“Why not?” Shu Ran leaned on the bed, raised his foot, and lightly kicked Xu Shen: “Look what you said, don’t you feel tired if you don’t have to move?!”

 

“Are you feeling tired?” Xu Shen asked.

 

“Yes.” Shu Ran said with a smile.

 

After a few words, Xu Shen got the bath water and asked Shu Ran to come over and wash, and Shu Ran went there obediently.

 

Just like Xu Shen said, he didn’t need to move anyway.

 

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The next day, a newspaper published a headline about the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Yunshang’s new store, making Shu Ran and Xu Shen once again appear in the same frame. He picked up the big scissors and, like many book fans, cut out the photos and collected them.

 

After that report was sent out, everyone knew that Shu Ran was active in Shanghai. The next day, people from Shanghai Literature came to his door.

 

“Mr. Shu Ran, we’re from Shanghai Literature.” A man handed over a business card and said with a smile: “You can consider giving the book to our company for publishing, and we can discuss the royalties.”

 

Shu Ran’s new book was indeed about to be completed, but he had never planned to hand it over to other publishing houses. He still wanted to work with President Wu.

 

He refused and said: “I’m really sorry, I already have a long-term publishing company.”

 

The other party asked without giving up: “Do you have any other literary genres that you want to publish? Poetry, prose, or magazines are all fine!”

 

“No…” Shu Ran said unfavorably: “I can’t write poetry or prose. I really don’t have anything more to publish…”

 

Wait, there was something, so Shu Ran scratched his head: “Is it okay to publish the letters I’ve exchanged with my book fans? They’re beautifully written and meaningful, and some also contain a small character theater. If possible, I’ll sort it out!”

 

The other party quickly agreed: “Okay!”

 

“Okay.” Shu Ran said. “Then I’ll go back and sort it out, and then ask book fans for their opinions.”

 

So Shu Ran returned home, picked out some letters that were suitable for publication, and replied to them one by one. If they included a phone number, he would call directly. Some of them were letters from pure readers, and some were from other fellow writers.

 

The writers who were asked all agreed and asked when it would be published. They must buy a copy to keep!

 

Shu Ran said: “My new book will be on the market soon. It’s estimated that this book of letters will also be published early.”

 

Shanghai Literature indeed thought so. They were quite worried that they would not be able to catch up with Shu Ran’s new book, so they pressed for it in a hurry.

 

After Shu Ran sent out his new book to President Wu, he began to sort out the letters and gave them to Shanghai Literature. By that time, he and Xu Shen had returned to the Capital to prepare for the new summer issue of their fashion magazine.

 

“Which one of you will be the cover model?” Shu Ran asked in the conference room.

 

The previous issue was ready to hit the market, and now it was the time to deal with the next one.

 

Who would shoot the men’s clothing? Who would be on the cover?

 

The spring issue featured three female models together, with Xu Shen on the inside page. This time around, it needed a new twist.

 

“Brother Sen, are you coming?” Shu Ran glanced at Chen Sen.

 

However, Chen Sen immediately glanced at Xue Yan. Xue Yan told him a while ago that Xu Shen appeared in a magazine and was seen and admired by a lot of people… If her man did that… Wouldn’t she definitely be jealous?

 

“?” Shu Ran thought to himself… All those brothers shared the same family tradition. Whatever their wives said, was what they wanted!

 

“What are you looking at me for?” Even Xue Yan was confused since she appeared on the cover herself!

 

“It’s still wrong for me to go in front of the camera.” Chen Sen touched his face. “I don’t look like Brother Shen. It would be bad if I disappoint everyone.” He thought it was fair to continue: “Brother Shen is so popular, why not let him be the cover this time? Everyone will definitely like it.”

 

“That’s not necessarily true.” Shu Ran said. “If you consume someone’s freshness in one breath, there will be no follow-up. We need to suppress Brother Shen and be a little more mysterious. That way, it will actually help him stabilize his supporters. Don’t you think so?”

 

Since Xu Shen was not a professional model, he shouldn’t show his face often. Otherwise, he would lose the majesty of being the boss.

 

Come to think of it, that seemed to be the case.

 

“Is called maintaining a sense of value.” Shu Ran wrote the key points on the blackboard.

 

“How about inviting a celebrity?” Jiang Fan suggested.

 

“That’s a lot of money.” Shu Ran said. “We’d better save money while starting a new business.”

 

Everyone rolled their eyes… You two were spending money blindly on buying a car and house in Shanghai! And now, you care about saving money?!

 

“If Brother Sen is too shy to be on camera alone, you can bring Brother Kai with you…” Shu Ran came up with a somewhat bad idea.

 

Chen Sen listened and agreed: “Then I’ll call him and ask him to come.”

 

Now, Shu Ran was completely shocked. That was it?! Brother Sen was actually afraid of being on camera alone? Well, that was right. In fact, Brother Sen’s temperament was not outgoing. He was not domineering or revealing at all.

 

And just like that, Chen Kai was summoned to the Capital by a phone call from his brother. When Jiang Fan photographed the two of them, he smiled crookedly, but after laughing for a while, he started to shiver. All the young men seemed to have been caught… For the new autumn issue… Who will be in it?!

 

Jiang Fan hugged his camera tightly. No… The photographer was safe, right?! Feeling quite worried, Jiang Fan went to test Shu Ran’s tone: “General manager, who will be in the new autumn issue?”

 

“Do you want to come?” Shu Ran asked.

 

Jiang Fan pointed at his frightened face: “Do you think this is the expression I want to show everyone?!”

 

Shu Ran sighed: “Then let’s kidnap Xie Yuan.”

 

“I agree!” Jiang Fan nodded and left happily.

 

In mid-to-late April, the new summer issue belatedly arrived, but luckily, it was released before the beginning of summer. In May, when the weather was not too hot, a batch of new summer products were available in the store.

 

A lot of time passed, from the beginning of the year to early summer.

 

Shu Ran asked Chen Sen during his spare time at work: “Brother Sen, how is it going with Yanzi?”

 

“It’s pretty good.” Chen Sen said.

 

“Just three words, no more?” Shu Ran looked at him teasingly.

 

Chen Sen laughed and then said a few more words: “I like her, and she likes me too. After I’ve been busy for a while, I’ll accompany her back to her hometown to visit.”

 

“Tsk tsk tsk!” Shu Ran said: “Brother Shen and I are back. Just take your vacation and discuss it with your elders. Don’t keep your thoughts to yourself, otherwise she won’t know what you think!”

 

“What you said is just like my mother.” Chen Sen teased back: “You’re only twenty this year.”

 

“I kindly reminded you.” Shu Ran glared at him.

 

“Thank you.” Chen Sen said sincerely. In fact, what he wanted to express was that Shu Ran was as worried as his relatives. Few people in the world were so kind to him.

 

“Thank you for nothing.” Shu Ran said. “You took care of Brother Shen a lot in those years when I wasn’t here.”

 

“Do we always have to talk about Brother Shen?” Chen Sen looked sideways.

 

Indeed. Shu Ran smiled: “It was a slip of the tongue!”

 

If Shu Ran was not Xu Shen’s precious wife, Chen Sen would have liked to hug him and continue their conversation, but alas, there was no need.

 

Otherwise, Xu Shen might come and hit him.

 

 

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