Chapter 125: Not Ready

Chapter 125

"It would be best if we just continued to get along as before," Yu Luobai said with a smile as they exited the elevator.

"Won't Professor Yu mind?" Ji Nian asked, a little perplexed.

"Will that bother you?" Yu Luobai asked, gently patting her head.

"No, it won't." Ji Nian shook her head, having come to understand her own heart, perhaps she did have feelings for him.

The first reaction to liking someone is to avoid them, to repeatedly test the waters - she felt she had already begun exhibiting such behavior.

"Then let's go. I had Peng He prepare some Chinese herbal medicine earlier, and the staff will bring it up soon. Soaking your feet in it will help them feel better," Yu Luobai said casually.

Ji Nian lowered her head, touched. This was the first time someone had been so genuinely kind and caring towards her, and this warm feeling made her instinctively want to rely on him.

Ji Nian didn't reply, which was taken as an agreement. Seeing her walking slowly, Yu Luobai also slowed his pace, and the two strolled leisurely through the hotel hallway.

When they returned to the room, the staff had quickly brought the water for soaking feet.

"Why are you just standing there? Put your feet in," Yu Luobai said, amused by her wide-eyed, bewildered expression.

"Thank you, Professor Yu," Ji Nian expressed her gratitude, then placed her feet in the water, instantly feeling a sense of relief wash over her entire body.

"Is this the first time you've worn such high heels?" Yu Luobai asked, seated on the nearby sofa.

"Yes, I don't wear high heels very often," Ji Nian answered honestly.

Recalling her usual casual attire of canvas shoes and the like, Yu Luobai chuckled and looked at her warmly, saying, "There are not many girls like you."

Ji Nian pouted and replied, "I just wear what's comfortable for me."

Seeing that it was not too late, Yu Luobai decided it was time to leave. He stood up and, in a casual gesture, patted her head, saying, "Get some rest early. I'll be going back to my room now."

So soon? Ji Nian's first reaction was one of disappointment, but she soon snapped out of it and simply said, "Good night, Professor Yu."

"Good night, Nian Nian," Yu Luobai said, amusement sparkling in his eyes as he looked at her obedient demeanor.

Watching his retreating figure, Ji Nian then looked around the empty hotel suite, and the suddenly quiet room left her feeling a sense of loss.

Ji Nian shook her head, letting out a sigh as she muttered to herself, "I haven't even started a romance yet, and I'm already feeling anxious and insecure."

"No, that's not necessary!" Ji Nian exclaimed, not wanting to be seen as delicate. "I'll just talk to the director about filming other scenes that don't require high heels today."

Yu Luobai frowned slightly but reluctantly agreed, "Alright, then."

Ji Nian's ears reddened as she quietly expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Professor Yu."

Yu Luobai's lips curved upward as he said, "You don't need to thank me."

Feeling a bit awkward, Ji Nian changed the subject, asking, "Professor Yu, why did you get up so early today?"

"I've gotten into the habit of exercising every day," Yu Luobai replied, putting the ointment away and placing it on the table. "Remember to apply it regularly over the next few days. I've already ordered breakfast, it'll be brought up soon. Let's eat together."

Ji Nian, finding herself neatly scheduled from the start of the day, dumbly nodded and agreed, "Okay."

When they arrived at the filming location, the director was surprised to see Ji Nian limping, but he could understand. Those who frequently wear high heels often have sore feet after wearing them for over ten hours, let alone someone who isn't used to them, especially with such high ones.

"Nian, how about we switch to a scene that doesn't require high heels?" Director Xiao said concernedly. "Your toes look a bit red and swollen. You might need to rest for a couple of days."

Ji Nian nodded, feeling the director was very kind. "Thank you, Director. I'll follow your arrangements."

"Okay, then we'll do the midpoint of the storyline. Since the female lead is a sophisticated and powerful woman with both sensuality and dominance, she has taken a liking to the male lead's good looks, so she'll occasionally tease him."

Director Xiao flipped through the script, trying to find scenes that didn't require high heels.

"Ah, here it is! There's a scene where the female lead gets drunk, and the male lead takes her back to her room."

Ji Nian nodded, then started intently reviewing the script, only to be completely stunned! This was a kissing scene!

The script described the female lead, in a tight black dress that accentuated her perfect figure, having a slightly drunken, alluring expression. She would tenderly caress the man's chin and lean in, lightly brushing her lips against his.

The man would then respond passionately, wrapping his arms around her waist and deepening the kiss. From this moment, their relationship would transition from initial suspicion to a budding intimacy.

"I... I think I can manage wearing high heels," Ji Nian said hastily.

Director Xiao paused, saying, "No, Nian, I know you don't want to hold up the production, but your health comes first. Besides, we can still film the other scenes at a normal pace."

Ji Nian glanced sideways at Yu Luobai, her heart sinking. Oh no, how was she going to do this? She wasn't ready at all.

While outwardly composed, Yu Luobai's heart had also started racing, his ear tips reddening as he discreetly stole a glance at the woman beside him.