Chapter 46

After enduring Xie Mingqiu and Guan Su’s “interrogation,” Shen Youwei went back to her room and called her mother to explain the situation.
“So you two are really together? No wonder your dad scolded Shanyan so harshly.”
“?” Shen Youwei looked puzzled. “What? Where did my dad scold him?”
“He’s on the phone with him over there. Do you want to listen?”
“No, it’s fine.” Shen Youwei had proactively called her mother to quickly explain things, hoping to prevent her dad from causing trouble for Guan Shanyan. She hadn’t expected both things to happen at once.
“Be honest. Did you two just start dating recently?” Shu Ge asked again. Her father was worried that Guan Shanyan might have taken advantage of her when she was younger, using his brother identity to deceive her.
“Uh, to be precise, we just got together now.” Shen Youwei touched her nose, deciding to tell her mother the truth. “But before Guan Shanyan went abroad, I confessed to him. He rejected me then.”
Shu Ge: “…”
She knew it, Shen Youwei had been attracted to Guan Shanyan’s body.
“He didn’t explain to your dad and just got scolded on the phone.”
“Even if he had explained, my dad would still have reasons to scold him from another angle.”
“…” Very reasonable.
After finishing the call with her mother, Shen Youwei waited a bit, estimating that Guan Shanyan had likely finished getting scolded, and quietly went to knock on his door.
Guan Shanyan had just hung up. He put down his phone and walked over to open the door for her. Shen Youwei smiled at him outside. Guan Shanyan’s ears inexplicably warmed, and he stepped aside for her: “Come in and talk.”
Shen Youwei had spent some time in the room before, but it was her first time entering Guan Shanyan’s room. She walked around first, then pulled out his chair to sit: “I heard you got scolded by my dad just now?”
“Mm, ” Guan Shanyan pursed his lips, leaning against the desk, looking down at her. “But it’s mostly explained now. Once Uncle Shen calms down, it’ll be fine.”
Shen Youwei nodded: “My mom said they might return earlier than planned.”
“Mm, you haven’t seen them in a while either. It’s good to meet them sooner.” Guan Shanyan said. “By the way, are you decorating your house early?”
“I’ll wait until they come back and do it themselves.” Shen Youwei pouted. “Our aesthetics are different. Last time I showed them my studio, they kept pointing out things.”
Her studio’s interior was all beautiful, yet they still had opinions!
Guan Shanyan: “But aren’t you living there?”
Shen Youwei: “It’s their house, so they can decorate however they like. I’ll have my own big house later!”
Guan Shanyan chuckled lightly, nodding: “I believe your studio will grow quickly and become successful.”
“Of course.” Shen Youwei looked up at him, a small smile appearing. “You smiled really nicely just now. Can you smile again?”
Guan Shanyan: “…”
“What? You just confessed to liking me, so that makes you my boyfriend. Can’t a boyfriend smile for his girlfriend?” Shen Youwei began teasing him.
“…” Guan Shanyan stayed silent for a few seconds, then raised the corner of his lips to smile at her. “Better now, girlfriend?”
“Not bad.” Shen Youwei’s smile widened. She quickly stood, leaned over, kissed him on the lips, and ran off.
Guan Shanyan froze instinctively. When he came to his senses, Shen Youwei was already back in her room. He straightened slightly and touched the spot she had kissed, his chest felt warm.
Shen Youwei’s heart raced as well. She had wanted to kiss Guan Shanyan for many years, and now she had finally acted.
It was even more thrilling than she imagined. His handsome face was perfect for kissing!
Her first time was nervous, so she hadn’t fully savored it. She was already planning for the next opportunity when Guan Shanyan sent a message:
Guan Shanyan: [Kissing and running?]
Sister: [shy.jpg]
Guan Shanyan: [You didn’t look shy at all just now [smile]]
Sister: [Then what? Should I go back and kiss you again?]
Guan Shanyan: …
Sister: [Godfather and Godmother are still home. This isn’t very appropriate.]
Guan Shanyan: …
Why didn’t it feel inappropriate when you stole a kiss earlier?!
Guan Shanyan: [Are you trying to ask me out?]
Shen Youwei: “…”
She didn’t intend to, but she couldn’t deny the suggestion was appealing.
Shen Youwei: [Which hotel do you prefer?]
Guan Shanyan: …
She had won this round.
Shen Youwei saw he didn’t answer and was about to tease him further, when another message arrived, from Zhong Lingling this time:
Zhong Lingling: Boss, I was checking emails just now and saw that Zheng Baozhu Studio contacted us. She wants you to do her styling!!!
Shen Youwei’s eyes widened at the name Zheng Baozhu: “Wait, you mean the Zheng Baozhu? The one I know?!”
Zhong Lingling: If nothing goes wrong, it should be the same Zheng Baozhu we know!!!
Shen Youwei let out a series of screams.
She, Shen Youwei, could already get a contract from a top celebrity like Zheng Baozhu?!
She immediately ran out to knock on Guan Shanyan’s door. He was startled. She had just quietly gone to see him before, trying to avoid his parents, and now, so soon, she was this bold?
Living under the same roof, Xie Mingqiu and Guan Su surely heard the commotion, but they didn’t react. Guan Shanyan walked over, opened the door, putting on a serious face: “What is it?”
Shen Youwei hugged him excitedly and bounced twice: “I got the contract from Zheng Baozhu! I didn’t expect to rise so quickly!”
Guan Shanyan was slightly surprised. He had heard of Zheng Baozhu, a top celebrity, and the first spokesperson for Zhenyi Jewelry in years. He had even met her once at a show.
“Is it really Zheng Baozhu? Not some impostor?” Guan Shanyan was happy for Shen Youwei but cautious. “Have you verified it?”
“…” That question immediately calmed Shen Youwei. “I’ll go check.”
She let go, returned to her room to confirm with Zheng Baozhu Studio. After finishing the call, she ran out excitedly: “It’s really Zheng Baozhu, not a scam! She has an event for Zhenyi Jewelry in half a month and specifically wants me to design her styling!”
“Then you need to quickly optimize your studio team. Are you ready for Monday’s group interview?”
“…” Shen Youwei looked at him and patted his shoulder. “Brother, you really are a brother. You’re so calm at a time like this.”
“We two can’t both be so excited that we lose our heads, right?”
“You’re right. I’ll go recruit the security team right now.” Originally, she had planned to first fill the urgent positions and then consider security. But with a star of Zheng Baozhu’s level coming to her studio, she had to make sure the security was top-notch!
Guan Shanyan thought for a moment and offered a suggestion: “For security, you can ask Luo Yu. He runs a KTV; security is the last thing he can skimp on.”
“Good idea.” If necessary, she could borrow some staff from him to help. “But it has to be you, brother.”
Guan Shanyan: “…”
Huh, at a time like this, she’s admitting he’s her brother again?
Shen Youwei’s romantic excitement didn’t last long; she quickly threw herself into the intense work. With Zheng Baozhu’s contract suddenly secured, her originally planned Sunday rest was canceled. The studio’s three people all worked overtime together.
“My brother will help arrange the security. They’ll be on site tomorrow and can also help with interviews.” Even while hosting a hotpot dinner that evening, Shen Youwei was still talking about work.
Xu Qairan, hearing this, deliberately asked: “Which brother are you talking about?”
Zhong Lingling, beside her, didn’t wait for Shen Youwei’s answer: “Definitely not Teacher Guan, he’s her boyfriend now.”
Xu Qairan: “That’s not necessarily true. Maybe this is just their thing?”
“Not unreasonable.” Zhong Lingling looked at Shen Youwei gossipingly. “Boss Shen really plays the field.”
Shen Youwei: “…”
She understood. Netizens must gossip like this too, spinning rumors while shipping couples.
She cleared her throat and changed the subject: “By the way, how’s the house search going?”
This was directed at Xu Qairan. A few days ago, Aunt Xu had sold her house, and they were now packing to move. Xu Qairan said: “The studio’s so busy, I haven’t had time to look. My mom is handling it, but she can barely keep up.”
Shen Youwei thought for a moment and said: “Then why don’t you move to the Mocha Complex for now? I’ve rented my place there until the end of the year. Leaving it empty is a waste.”
Shen Youwei’s Mocha Complex Complex was spacious and expensive. She hadn’t canceled the lease because she left in a hurry, and she still had a lot of things there.
“But I still have a lot of stuff there, so you might need to tidy it up,” Shen Youwei told Xu Qairan. “After the last incident, the security there got stricter. Even delivery people have to register carefully.”
She wanted Xu Qairan and her family to move there, for one, to solve their housing problem, and two, to prevent Chen Qing from returning from abroad and visiting them. With the strict gate control in Mocha Complex, it wouldn’t be easy for him to get in.
Xu Qairan, who had been hiding alone in H City, regretted not listening to Shen Youwei before, especially after falling out with Chen Qing. But back then, she didn’t contact Shen Youwei, she didn’t have the face to, and she assumed Shen Youwei wouldn’t consider her a friend anymore.
But ever since her accident, Shen Youwei had been helping her without holding grudges. Though partly for her mother’s face, Xu Qairan felt even more guilty: “I’m sorry. I argued with you over Chen Qing before. Now I realize he’s nothing, ”
Her tears started falling again. She helped at Shen Youwei’s studio not only to assist with the work but also to keep busy and distract herself from overthinking, because otherwise she couldn’t stop crying.
Shen Youwei handed her a few tissues: “Don’t say that. Chen Qing is trash.”