Chapter 38

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The recording of Ran Xiaoxuan and the male protagonist didn’t end until noon. If the first few hours hadn’t been unsuccessful, Yu Wenci probably wouldn’t have waited so long.

However, this was good for her. She could spend more time with him.

Ran Xiaoxuan knew that it was irresponsible to think this way, but she liked this man and wanted to spend more time with him. Aside from work, she could not interact with him in private.

“I’ll treat everyone to lunch this afternoon. Take it as an apology.” The woman asked the staff present, and her eyes couldn’t help but glance at Yu Wenci.

It wasn’t easy for everyone to work together, so they quickly agreed.

Only Yu Wenci hadn’t nodded yet, but it didn’t matter to him where he ate. He followed the majority and didn’t object.

Ran Xiaoxuan was so happy that she was about to bubble up. She quickly took out her phone to check on the restaurants nearby.

The assistant shook her head helplessly.

She really did not know how to remind her. Yu Wenci might have agreed because everyone was around and did not have any other intentions.

The assistant’s guess was right but Ran Xiaoxuan already had a preconceived notion that Yu Wenci treated her differently. Even if the assistant told her, Ran Xiaoxuan wouldn’t listen to her. It was better not to waste her breath.

In order to make it convenient for work, Ran Xiaoxuan didn’t choose a location that was particularly far away. It was near the building where they recorded, and they could reach it in a few minutes after turning a corner.

Everyone was not so particular when it came to eating. It was fine as long as they could fill their stomachs.

When Ran Xiaoxuan was eating, she paid attention to what he liked to eat and was surprised to find that their tastes were surprisingly similar. They both liked to eat sour dishes, such as sweet and sour fish.

Realizing this, she was a little happy. Was this fate?

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the scene, which attracted the attention of Yu Wenci and the others. It turned out that someone was booing and drinking at the scene. Judging from the other party’s youthful attire, he must have drunk a bottle of wine.

“It’s good to be young,” Yu Wenci’s assistant sighed.

Someone agreed.

“Back when I was in university, my alcohol tolerance was also top-notch. Now that I’m married, the person at home won’t let me drink.” The main actor who voiced the male lead said with a nostalgic expression.

After Ran Xiaoxuan heard this, she smiled and asked, “So you’re saying that you regret getting married? Aren’t you afraid that Sister-in-law will make you kneel on the keyboard if she finds out?”

He immediately became nervous. “Shh! I didn’t mean that.”

If his wife heard this, he would have to kneel on the keyboard and serve her as she sat on a sofa. He quickly changed the topic. “Speaking of which, among those in our studio, only Teacher Yu is single. I haven’t seen you get close to any girl in so many years. Tell me, what kind of girl is worthy of your attention?”

Ran Xiaoxuan pricked up her ears and listened carefully.

This was not something that he could not say. In the past, he might have avoided it, but at this moment, the young lady he had in mind was single and unmarried. Even if he said it, it would be fine.

“She has long hair, big eyes, and dimples when she smiles.”

Long hair and big eyes were too general, but his reference to dimples was enough to make one think deeply. The description was so detailed. It seemed that he had a sweetheart.

“Eh? Is the person you’re talking about Xiaoxuan? She has dimples when she smiles, which matches your description.”

Someone was surprised to make this discovery. Ran Xiaoxuan’s heart was racing. The moment she looked up, her eyes met Yu Wenci’s.

In the eyes of the onlookers, this scene looked like a romantic exchange. They smiled tacitly, thinking that he liked Ran Xiaoxuan.

Even Ran Xiaoxuan looked at him expectantly, wanting to hear his answer.

Yu Wenci retracted his gaze and looked ahead. He pursed his lips into a smile. “No, I have to add that she can dance.”

This time, everyone felt a little regretful. They had guessed wrongly.

Ran Xiaoxuan could no longer smile. She did not expect that her crush would be mercilessly rejected by him before she could say it.

One second she was in heaven, and the next, she was thrown into a quagmire.

“Can you gossip with us? Isn’t she beautiful?”

Ever since Yu Wenci entered the entertainment industry, he had been very mysterious. His fans did not know anything about his private life, much less if he was single or already had a girlfriend.

They didn’t expect to hear Yu Wenci’s gossip during dinner today. This meal was really worth it.

Yu Wenci’s expression softened. “She’s beautiful. As for the rest, it’s not convenient. I’m still pursuing her.”

His words made the four or five people present feel as if someone had pressed the pause button.

Did they hear wrongly?

Did Yu Wenci take the initiative to pursue someone?

Was there a mistake? With his caliber, did he need to take the initiative to woo someone?

They thought that he was joking, but his expression was serious, and his eyes were filled with love and gentleness for that girl.

No wonder he smiled just now. He probably thought of her when he was describing her, so he couldn’t help but smile.

When he mentioned the girl, his eyes lit up. It was the look of longing and anticipation for love. It was enough for one to tell that he really liked that girl.

Ran Xiaoxuan’s assistant looked at her worriedly. The latter shook her head slightly to indicate that she was fine, but she felt uncomfortable. If she didn’t have work in the afternoon, there would be bottles of wine in front of her instead of regular beverages.

Thinking about it carefully, this turn of events was quite good. Although there would be regrets for not having confessed her feelings, she would not need to put up with the awkwardness of rejection. It was not a bad outcome.

Ran Xiaoxuan was not a clingy person. She was a good catch herself and could have any man she wanted. There was no need to force the issue. She kept reminding herself that they would only be colleagues in the future!

At the end of the meal, Yu Wenci unwittingly settled a romantic trap.

The highlight of the morning had already been filmed. The recording in the afternoon was a piece of cake.

Yu Wenci had already memorized the lines and tried to figure out the character’s emotions. The moment he recorded, he felt like a different person, as if he was a character who had walked out of a book.

The assistant admired his good looks from the side. The light above his head shone on the ends of his hair. He was dressed in black and was able to attract people’s attention just by standing there. As the lines changed, a different expression appeared on his handsome face.

He resisted the urge to take a photo with his phone. This man looked good in a candid photo. If he posted it on his social media page, there would be a huge reaction.

Unfortunately, other than posting his work on special media, he did not post any personal photos of himself at all. Occasionally, he would post some photos of things, but he did not add any captions for his fans to read or guess.

After that, Ran Xiaoxuan didn’t go over to hit on him. She quietly packed her things, simply said goodbye, and went out with her assistant.

Yu Wenci was deep in thought as he walked when he suddenly stopped. “I’ll fly to the capital the day after tomorrow, so you don’t have to follow me.”

“Ah? So sudden?”

Did this mean that he had a few more days off?

“Suddenly? Didn’t I mention it to you this morning? As for when I’ll be back, I’m not sure yet.”

In the morning, he had said that he would look for his future little ancestor after he was done with his work here.

At that time, he thought Yu Wenci was joking, but he didn’t expect him to be serious.

He flew over as soon as he finished work. He was really… impatient.

Yu Wenci said lightly, “Stay here. I have a mission for you.”

“What mission?”

He had a bad feeling.