"Uh..."

Shen Suyun has already opened the WeChat chat page for the seventh time.

The nightfall enveloped the surroundings, while the photography studio was illuminated by high-power spotlights, as they raced against time to capture the final scene. Thin flakes of snow had begun to fall from the sky, resembling tiny scattered cotton candy crumbs, and upon touching the ground, they melted into water.

He's already out of the picture, he won't have any more scenes tonight — so, should he go have dinner with Qin You'an?

However, the WeChat message sent by the other party didn't even ask for my opinion, but had an air of having already made up their mind.

Hmm.

A hard object poked his back, and he quickly turned around. It turned out to be Wu Shen, holding an umbrella.

"Ah Yun, what are you still lingering for? Hurry up and catch the crew's bus back to the hotel, or else you'll have to squeeze with the second batch of people and there won't be any seats."

The production crew is just that poor.

But speaking of which, the two of them were also poor, not even having a nanny car and could only squeeze onto the drama crew's bus.

Shen Suyun handed him the WeChat page and said, "Someone wants to have a meal with me."

When Wu Shen saw that Qin You'an was coming to see Shen Suyun, joy surged in his heart. He almost kneeled down and said:

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! The Emperor is coming to our palace!"

But seeing Shen Suyun's unhappy expression, he swallowed back those words and cautiously asked, "Then... will you go?"

Shen Suyun tucked her phone into the pocket of her down jacket, showing a nonchalant expression on her delicate little face. "Go ahead."

Anyway, it's been a long time since I've had a good meal, so let's consider it as an opportunity to improve the food.

...

After a while, Qin Youan's car arrived. Of course, as per Shen Suyun's request, it parked in a concealed spot far away from the film crew, almost as if Qin Youan was someone who should not be seen, afraid of being noticed by others.

Wu Shen originally didn't plan to go, but he walked Shen Suyun to her destination while holding an umbrella. After saying hello to Qin Youan, he wanted to leave. Unexpectedly, Qin Youan stopped him and said,

"Wu Shen, you come along too."

Wu Shen glanced at his well-behaved little cub sitting upright in the backseat of the Mercedes. Seeing the eye contact the cub made with him, he followed the instructions and got into the car.

The car started and the one driving was Qin You'an's secretary, Jiang Shixun.

The soundproofing effect of the Mercedes car is very good. The interior is quiet, and only the regular sound of the windshield wipers and the friction sound of the engine can be heard. The temperature of the air conditioning is set just right, not too cold and not too hot.

Qin You'an looked at Shen Suyun, who was sitting straight without even a glance sideways. After a moment of consideration, he asked, "Is it cold outside? Why don't you wear something warmer?"

Shen Suyun finally turned to look at him, only to see his handsome and stern face devoid of expression, as if it were a routine matter. She couldn't help but respond coldly, "I'm not cold."

Seeing that he was not in a good mood, Qin You'an's expression darkened for a moment, and he asked, "Are you doing well on the set?"

Shen Suyun's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Very well."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Wu Shen was almost going crazy from listening: Little brat, are you living a life that's worth living? Hurry up and start acting spoiled to me!

She was just being very adorable with me just now, why is she so indifferent towards your wealthy husband now?

Quickly act coquettishly with your husband! Ask him to invest some money to improve your living conditions!

Qin You'an saw Shen Suyun's indifferent expression, an appearance that showed he didn't care about him, so he stopped asking further.

He actually knew in his heart that Shen Suyun probably didn't want to marry him - if it weren't for the arranged marriage set by their grandfathers' generation and the unanimous request from all the elders in the Shen family, Shen Suyun probably wouldn't even bother to pay attention to him.

Shen Family is an elite family known for its scholarly pursuits, considered the top family in Wuxing. The main branch of the family later moved to Shanghai, but they still hold a prestigious position in the upper class society. Descendants of the family have spread across the political and business sectors. Shen Suyun's father is the renowned painter Shen Xiyuan, while his uncle Shen Qiyuan is a famous expert in aerospace engineering. Shen Suyun's mother is the daughter of the famous entrepreneur Hu Yunde, and she herself is a renowned translator named Hu Yin.

Shen Suyun wanted to major in performing arts in college, but Shen Xiyuan naturally did not agree. It was only after much persuasion from Huyin that he reluctantly agreed. However, the results were not outstanding for Shen Suyun in his studies. Even his teacher said that he lacked talent in this area, but he showed great talent in capturing visual images and composition. The teacher suggested that he study directing or even follow in his father's footsteps and become a painter. However, he didn't listen and insisted on becoming an actor.

In order to accomplish this, Shen Xiyan got into a big argument with him. Shen Suyun, in a fit of anger, decided to run away from home, insisting on entering the entertainment industry on her own and making a name for herself to show her father. Shen Xiyan, being a stubborn father, refused to back down. It has been a year since father and son have seen each other or spoken.

Qin You'an was also unlucky. At first sight of Shen Suyun, he fell in love with him. He was so clean and delicate, just like a porcelain doll. His eyes were both stubborn and lively, and his voice was soft. Who wouldn't like such a precious gem?!

Unfortunately, he married Shen Suyun's body but could not obtain her heart. Shen Suyun was completely immersed in the pursuit of her acting dream and had no interest in him, her sudden fiancé.

Qin Youan glanced sideways at Shen Suyun, who was sitting on the other side and was quite far away from him, his face grew even darker.

......

They quickly arrived at the restaurant for their meal.

Shen Suyun took off his down jacket and put on a high-neck apricot-colored sweater. He rested his chin on his hand and waited for the dishes to be served. His family had strict rules, and using phones at the dining table was not allowed. He was well brought up and followed this rule wherever he went.

Wu Shen and Jiang Shixun went to the private room next door to have their meal. Shen Suyun felt a little bored, so she asked in confusion:

"Why isn't Brother Shen and Secretary Jiang eating with us?"

Qin You'an looked at him when he heard the words. There was no expression on his handsome face, and his thin lips moved slightly. "I don't like it."

Shen Suyun: ...

This CEO is quite willful.

Alright, it's your own money anyway.

Shen Suyun looked around and took in the surroundings. The private room was elegant and magnificent, with exquisite and bright chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The table was adorned with a red tablecloth embroidered with peony flowers. Whether it was the plates or the tea cups that were served, everything was meticulously chosen, clearly indicating that it was a high-end restaurant.

The private room was quiet, and the adjacent room was also quiet, free from noisy sounds of persuading for drinks, rowdy cheers, or laughter.

Having sat in this quiet place for a while, it was inevitable to feel bored. So, I turned my gaze to Qin You'an, who was sitting beside me. I noticed his serious expression, his solemn face, as if he was contemplating some significant decision for a company. Unable to resist, I asked, "Do you still have unfinished work to do?"

Why did you come all the way here to find me and not finish what you were doing?

"No, I came after finishing my work." I rushed to complete it before coming here.

"Oh." Shen Suyun nodded and replied, not knowing what to say, "Why did you suddenly come to find me for a meal?"

Qin You'an was momentarily stunned, then he replied in a harsh tone, "Business trip, on the way."

After speaking, his expression grew even more peculiar, as if he was vexed with himself.

Shen Suyun didn't notice his expression and thought he had come to see her on the way. As a result, her face became even more indifferent.

He knew it. Qin You'an, that guy, how could he possibly come to see him intentionally? Sure enough, he was just passing by.

I still remember when my mother told me that I was going to marry a doll. I was actually quite happy when I found out that it was Qin You'an because he is tall and masculine, which happens to be my preferred type.

Who would have known that later Qin You'an's younger sister would tell herself that Qin You'an is a heterosexual male, and marrying her was merely to fulfill a family obligation.

He thought at the time, "Well, why not? After all, the marriage is for a duration of two years, just a formality to fulfill the wishes of the older generation. Who hasn't completed their family duties?"