Day after day passed. Liu Lanci recovered from his injuries and returned to the film set, except that this time, he had an extra personal air conditioner trailing right behind him.
“Nanxian, you really do not need to follow me around all the time. The company still has many matters that require your management.” Liu Lanci tried earnestly to persuade him.
“The company has a newly appointed president. My only responsibility is to take care of you.” Shen Nanxian said with absolute seriousness, showing not a shred of compromise.
Liu Lanci let out a sigh, not knowing what else to say, and could only acquiesce. He just felt rather sorry for that newly appointed president.
Working hard over at the Shen Corporation, System 222 sneezed continuously in a frenzy. It just knew that the host harbored ulterior motives; why else would he be so generous as to buy a human skin avatar for it from a minor world? So it turned out to be so it could come out and work while the host went off to protect his wife.
No way! It was a cold and aloof system; how could it possibly do this kind of exhausting labor?
System 222 opened the system-exclusive network and searched for a solution.
What to do when your host is a total simp? Solution: Change your host.
Not a single answer was reliable. System 222 resigned itself to fate and started working, because changing hosts was impossible, absolutely impossible in this lifetime.
Shen Nanxian sat on the side, sipping tea. Director Lu’s voice when directing the actors became much quieter, terrified that a louder volume might offend this big shot, who might then withdraw his funds and blacklist him.
“President Shen, this drama is almost wrapping up. Next Wednesday is the wrap-up banquet, and we hope you can attend.” Director Lu said with a flattering smile.
“Mhm, I know.” Shen Nanxian nodded, not refusing.
“Then President Shen, I will go handle my tasks first.”
“Alright.”
Shen Nanxian slightly nodded, wishing Director Lu would stay as far away from him as possible. Buzzing on and on like a fly, he was truly quite irritating.
Because of Shen Nanxian’s company, Liu Lanci’s filming proceeded very smoothly. The only uncool thing was that there were always starlets crowding around Shen Nanxian.
The female lead, the second female lead, the second male lead, and even some extras kept casting flirtatious glances at Shen Nanxian, trying to catch his attention, but all their efforts were in vain.
It was not as if Shen Nanxian did not notice these actors’ intentions. He frowned impatiently, silently cursing them as shameless in his heart, especially since his wife was right here.
Liu Lanci clenched his teeth, holding back the urge to throw himself into Shen Nanxian’s arms, and swept a displeased gaze across those female actors.
Annoyed by the nuisance, Shen Nanxian directly had his bodyguards form a perimeter around him, preventing anyone from getting close.
Only then did things quiet down a little.
“Nanxian, you are such a social butterfly!” Liu Lanci complained, thick with jealousy.
“Do not be jealous. I only like you, and no one can replace you.” Shen Nanxian pinched the tip of his nose, which had turned pink from anger, and smiled as he spoke.
Liu Lanci cast a reproachful glance at Shen Nanxian, sweetness welling up in his heart. His cheeks turned slightly red, and he shyly buried his face in Shen Nanxian’s chest. This man belonged to him, and nobody could take him away.
“A-Xian, let me treat you to dinner tonight!” Liu Lanci looked up expectantly.
Shen Nanxian dotingly patted Liu Lanci’s head and replied, “Alright, you pick the place.”
“Then let us go eat barbecue!” Liu Lanci proposed.
“Alright.” Shen Nanxian agreed with a smile.
A happy smile hung on the corners of Liu Lanci’s lips. Every time Shen Nanxian looked at his smile, he felt exceptionally blissful, and he was willing to pamper Liu Lanci like this for a lifetime.
Like a child holding candy, Liu Lanci took Shen Nanxian’s hand, and amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, the two of them left intimately.
“Sigh, why can I never run into a man like that? He is handsome, gentle, and considerate, and most importantly, super rich.” A female actress lamented with sour grapes, her eyes filled with envy.
“Go wash up and sleep, you can dream of anything.” Another female actress rolled her eyes, ignoring that woman who was going crazy with infatuation, and swayed away with her water-snake waist.
“You!” That actress instantly grew furious, glaring fiercely at her retreating back while casting malicious curses.
Night fell, and the neon lights flashed with a mesmerizing glow.
Holding Shen Nanxian’s hand, Liu Lanci wove through the bustling streets and alleys until they arrived at a beautifully landscaped barbecue restaurant.
“Nanxian, the barbecue at this place is super delicious, and the prices are very affordable.” Liu Lanci pulled Shen Nanxian into the shop, introducing it with a beaming smile.
Shen Nanxian accompanied Liu Lanci; as long as he liked it, this place was the best restaurant.
“Hello you two, what would you like to order?” The waiter politely inquired.
Liu Lanci familiarly rattled off several dish names.
“Alright, please wait a moment.” The waiter acknowledged and stepped away.
Because they arrived rather late, the two of them casually sat at a table by the window. The surrounding people were eating barbecue and chatting about gossip, creating a very noisy atmosphere.
Dishes were served one by one, including Liu Lanci’s favorite grilled fish.
“I love eating this fish the most. It is just that picking out the bones is quite troublesome.” Liu Lanci lowered his head, picking out the bones bit by bit.
“Let me do it. You just wait to eat.” Shen Nanxian smiled, reached out to take the fish from Liu Lanci’s bowl, and skillfully removed the bones.
Liu Lanci squinted his eyes in satisfaction, humming happily as he completely immersed himself in the current atmosphere.
Shen Nanxian placed the debonded fish in front of him. Liu Lanci opened his mouth to take a bite of the fish meat, chewing it slowly. Perhaps it was his imagination, but he felt this grilled fish tasted even more delicious than usual.
Seeing Liu Lanci eating with relish, Shen Nanxian felt his own appetite improve as well.
Liu Lanci picked up a piece of beef and placed it on Shen Nanxian’s plate, saying with a beaming smile, “Try this.”
“Thank you.” Shen Nanxian said, picking up the beef and putting it into his mouth. The taste was indeed not bad, which explained why Liu Lanci loved it so much.
Just as Liu Lanci wanted to speak, his peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of a woman at the opposite table staring at him with a sinister gaze.
Looking closer, it was Song Wenwen. Liu Lanci could not help feeling puzzled. Why did he keep running into Song Wenwen lately?
Song Wenwen’s existence did not seem to pose any threat to him, but being stared at like that was quite disgusting.
Lowering his eyelids, Liu Lanci continued eating his food as if he had not seen Song Wenwen at all.
Yet Song Wenwen could no longer suppress the hatred in her heart. She abruptly stood up and walked right up to Liu Lanci and Shen Nanxian.
“A-Ci, I finally found you.” Song Wenwen grabbed Liu Lanci’s arm excitedly, her eye sockets red.
Liu Lanci shook off her arm, cast a disgusted look at her, and said coldly, “Is there something?”
“A-Ci, I’m begging you, please help me!” Song Wenwen cried out in agony, tears rolling down her cheeks.
“I cannot help you, nor do I have any obligation to help you.” Liu Lanci flatly refused, his gaze revealing deep helplessness.
Seeing this, Song Wenwen did not continue entangling herself and left directly, without a shred of lingering attachment. It was as if the person crying and begging just a moment ago was not her.
A man in black followed closely behind after Song Wenwen walked away.
“Everything got recorded, right?”
“You can rest assured when I handle things.”
Song Wenwen wore a gloomy expression, deep hatred leaking from the corners of her eyes. Liu Lanci, this time you are finished.
After dinner, Liu Lanci returned home and drifted off to sleep in Shen Nanxian’s warm embrace, completely unaware that a conspiracy specifically targeting him was fermenting rapidly across the internet.