Chapter 36

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Ran Xiaoxuan’s assistant came in from outside. Seeing her unsightly expression, she wondered if the dubbing process was not going well.

“Sister Xuan, what’s wrong? Why do you look so gloomy? Is your work not going well?”

“No, work went well.” Ran Xiaoxuan looked down at herself and asked sincerely, “Am I pretty?”

The assistant did not understand and nodded. “You are beautiful.”

“Am I not in good shape?”

The assistant sized her up from top to bottom. The woman’s figure was full and round. She was slim where she should be and well-endowed where she should be. Otherwise, she would not have been called a “sex goddess” by the people in the industry.

“Sister Xuan’s figure is one of the best.”

Ran Xiaoxuan found it strange. Since her assistant had said so, why didn’t Yu Wenci have any feelings for her?

Even if he was a cold and aloof person, it shouldn’t be to this extent. Ran Xiaoxuan was puzzled.

“Sister Xuan, why are you suddenly asking about this?”

“I’m wondering what kind of woman can capture Yu Wenci’s heart. Do you think my chances of winning are high?”

Ran Xiaoxuan’s words shocked the assistant. She did not expect this Ran Xiaoxuan to have designs on the cold Yu Wenci.

“Everyone in the industry knows that Teacher Yu is very difficult to woo. There was once a person who confessed to him and was rejected on the spot. Sister Xuan, you have to consider it carefully!”

Ran Xiaoxuan was beautiful and enchanting. If it were an ordinary man, he would definitely not be able to control himself, but… it was hard to say if the other party was Yu Wenci.

Yu Wenci had only entered the industry in the past few years. Whether he took on the part of the male lead or supporting role, they were top-notch productions. However, the other party rarely accepted dramas, so it was very difficult to contact him. Other voice actors would regularly do live broadcasts every month, and participate in a few offline activities. However, Yu Wenci didn’t even participate in those activities, let alone live broadcasts. Even so, his popularity was still firmly at the top.

Fans did not know his full name or his family background, and they would not deliberately dig into his private life just because they liked his voice. If they delved into his private life, it would be no different from being an intrusive stalker fan in the entertainment industry. They observed the boundaries properly so that the fans in the topic discussions were harmonious and there were no signs of conflict.

“Is that so? The more challenging it is, the more I like it. I like to see the cold flower being pulled down from its pedestal. Wasn’t there a novel that was going to be adapted into a radio drama a while ago? Did the platform want us to be the male and female leads?”

“Yes, I heard that Teacher Yu’s side is still discussing it. It’s still not confirmed whether he would accept it.”

Ran Xiaoxuan had an idea and told her, “Go and find out what Teacher Yu wants. If Teacher Yu wants to pick it up, we’ll pick it up too.”

“It’s a little difficult. I’ll try my best.”

Ran Xiaoxuan nodded and her red lips curled up lazily. She picked up her bag and left the recording studio.

—-

Su Yunxiu only saw the message Yu Wenci sent her after she returned to the hotel. Facing a presidential suite with all the facilities, Su Yunxiu felt that she was not here to work but to enjoy herself.

Su Yunxiu: [I haven’t eaten yet. I was just about to order takeout and thank you for arranging a hotel room for me.]

It was as if the other party was waiting for her. He replied almost instantly.

Yu Wenci: [How are you going to thank me? Compared to the cold words, I still want to hear you thank me personally.]

Su Yunxiu had been tired for the entire day. The moment she lay on the bed, she stopped thinking and raised her phone to reply to him.

Su Yunxiu: [Then when I go back, I’ll thank you again?]

Yu Wenci sent a string of numbers over. No matter how Su Yunxiu looked at it, she felt that it was a string of phone numbers.

Yu Wenci: [I’ve given you the number. It depends on whether you really want to thank me.]

Su Yunxiu understood what he meant. He wanted her to take the initiative to call and thank him.

Su Yunxiu was fine with a phone chat, but she wasn’t sure if she still had the courage to say those two words when she picked up the call and heard the man’s bewitching voice.

Caught in a dilemma, the girl’s beautiful brows furrowed. Her lower lip was slightly pale from her biting. After weighing the pros and cons, Su Yunxiu called Yu Wenci.

She told herself that if he could pick it up within three seconds, she would talk to him and thank him; if it took more than three seconds, she would pretend that nothing had happened.

It was a beautiful thought, but reality often presented the opposite.

“Xiuxiu.”

The man’s voice was low and deep. It was unknown if he had deliberately lowered his voice, but when his deep voice entered Su Yunxiu’s ears through the phone, her entire body trembled for a moment. It felt as if she had been struck by a small electric current. Her left ear was numb.

This was the second time she had heard him say her name.

It hadn’t felt so obvious the last time, but this time, her reaction was so strong.

A man’s beauty can lead one astray.

“Yu Wenci, thank… thank you.”

She stammered and wanted to hang up.

The man seemed to have expected her to shrink like an ostrich and said in time, “Are you used to it?”

Su Yunxiu stopped thinking and replied, “Yes, it’s alright for now.”

“Although rehearsing is important, you have to take care of your body. Don’t make me… everyone worry.”

He wanted to tell her not to make him worry, but he was afraid that the young lady would end the call shyly after hearing this, so he changed his words and referred to everyone instead.

“I know.”

“Although it’s safer to stay in a hotel, you have to be careful not to open the door to strangers. Don’t accept things from strangers casually. Don’t…”

“Stop! Mr. Yu, I’m already in my twenties. I’m an adult, not a twelve-year-old child. I am aware of basic safety knowledge.”

Yu Wenci chuckled. “In my heart, you’re just a child who can’t grow up.”

At the same time, the sound of a car horn came from the other side. Yu Wenci’s words were washed away by the sound. Su Yunxiu did not hear it clearly and asked, “Pardon?”

“It’s nothing. As long as you know it in your heart.”

“Yes.”

The phone fell silent.

Su Yunxiu didn’t know what to say to ease the awkwardness.

She suddenly thought of something and asked, “By the way, how’s it going with your sister’s dancing?”

“That girl is alright. I thought that she wouldn’t be able to persist if the dancing is so tough. I didn’t expect her to persevere. My parents didn’t say much. Anyway, she’s too rebellious at her age.”

“Zitong will be taking the college entrance examination next semester, right?”

“Well, her grades are okay, so she’s not worried about this.” Yu Wenci thought about what she had just said and felt inexplicably unhappy. “You called her Zitong just now, so why are you so distant when you address me?”

“That’s different.” Yu Zitong was of the same gender, so it was fine for her to call her that. She was afraid that the man would object, so she thought about it and said, “Why don’t I call you President Yu?”

Even Lin Qingwan called him that. She couldn’t possibly call him Old Yu like his friend.

“Change it.”

“Boss… Boss Yu?”

Yu Wenci was so angry that he laughed. Did they have to be so distant?

“I don’t mind if you call me Wenci or Brother Wenci.”