The Rebirth of a Top Star

Shen Nanqiao was actually a little angry when she saw that it was Song Shiyuan.

She arrived at the banquet with trepidation, only to discover that the entire complicated process was arranged by Song Shiyuan. Shen Nanqiao didn't know how to describe her current feelings.

Honestly, I feel so strange.

Shen Nanqiao sat opposite Song Shiyuan. It was rare for her to see any unease on Song Shiyuan's face.

It's about facing your own discomfort.

A large bouquet of flowers sat on the table, with pure white lisianthus and bright red roses complementing each other, interspersed with a few flowers of different colors.

Shen Nanqiao's intuition told her that these flowers were for her. She nervously looked around and saw that there were indeed only her and Song Shiyuan around her. The staff who were serving her were also well hidden.

Shen Nanqiao didn't know what Song Shiyuan's intentions were.

Song Shiyuan hadn't spoken yet. Shen Nanqiao took the bouquet from Song Shiyuan and casually placed it on the chair next to her.

"What is this?" Shen Nanqiao sat in the light, with roses beside her. The youngest president of SY China, dressed in a well-tailored suit, sat calmly opposite her.

Shen Nanqiao thought that Song Shiyuan wanted to act. Perhaps he was tired of the usual routines and wanted to do something unique, which is why he made today's arrangement.

She was intentionally cooperating.

After Shen Nanqiao sat down, Song Shiyuan finally looked directly into Shen Nanqiao's eyes and said, "Long time no see."

Song Shiyuan said this to himself.

Song Shiyuan, who was used to strategizing and planning, was actually a little flustered. He was unsure whether his current actions were appropriate.

His hands were clenched together under the tablecloth. For the first time, Song Shiyuan realized that he could also be nervous and sweaty. He felt like a student who had already gone to the exam hall and was sitting in the exam room where the test papers were about to be distributed, feeling uncertain about the difficult questions that were about to come.

Shen Nanqiao was puzzled. Song Shiyuan hadn't been here for very long, and she hadn't seen him for very long either. With a hint of doubt, Shen Nanqiao replied, "Long time no see."

Shen Nanqiao followed Song Shiyuan's gaze to the large bouquet, which was mainly composed of roses. These were Shen Nanqiao's two favorite types of flowers, as she had mentioned in a previous movie interview.

It's unclear whether Song Shiyuan took it to heart and found out, or whether Song Shiyuan's assistant was just too dedicated.

Shen Nanqiao didn't think Song Shiyuan had the time to waste preparing such flowers for her.

Perhaps because Shen Nanqiao's gaze was too obvious, Song Shiyuan thought that Shen Nanqiao did not like the bouquet of flowers. Feeling a little embarrassed, he cleared his throat slightly and said, "I saw you say on the show that you liked it, so I went to the florist and had it wrapped one by one."

Song Shiyuan knew how important it was to express himself. At this moment, whether Shen Nanqiao liked the bouquet or not, he couldn't pretend not to know. As long as the sentiment was there, it would be a plus no matter the outcome.

Open your mouth and say what needs to be said. This was something Jing Tanqing had taught Song Shiyuan word by word before they came.

He always adhered to this.

When Shen Nanqiao heard that he had personally wrapped each flower, she took back her earlier comment that although the flowers Song Shiyuan had given her were beautiful, the handiwork was not exquisite enough.

It turned out he had wrapped it himself.

Shen Nanqiao's gaze was now fixed on the bouquet of flowers; it was truly pleasing to the eye the more she looked at it.

After saying that, Song Shiyuan paused for a long time without continuing. Shen Nanqiao turned her gaze back to Song Shiyuan's face, wanting to know what he would say.

Song Shiyuan finally mustered his emotions and spoke. This time, he was neither hesitant nor calculating. Song Shiyuan simply wanted to express all the emotions he had been hiding.

He looked directly into Shen Nanqiao's eyes, which were very bright. Like the owner of those eyes, Song Shiyuan couldn't help but be drawn to them. He then discovered that it wasn't just those eyes that attracted him.

And Shen Nanqiao.

Song Shiyuan used concise language to explain why he had been missing for the past few days, and he also explained his past relationship with Gu Leyi very clearly.

Shen Nanqiao listened attentively, and by the end, she was only curious as to why Song Shiyuan hadn't explained it clearly from the beginning.

This really caused her a huge misunderstanding, and she struggled with this matter for a long time.

Song Shiyuan learned to hit straight shots today, and Shen Nanqiao is not far behind.

She asked directly, "Then why didn't you explain things in the first place?"

Song Shiyuan also wanted to ask himself why he didn't explain it at the beginning. He didn't know, but one reason was certain: he just hadn't dealt with it properly yet.

Now that he had explained all of this, Song Shiyuan didn't know what else he could say.

In their current state of silence, he doesn't feel he can directly say: I like you.

This is a very solemn statement.

Song Shiyuan held this view.

Shen Nanqiao wasn't thinking as much as Song Shiyuan. She was just considering whether she should say it again, or when would be the most appropriate time, about terminating the cooperation and going solo.

While Shen Nanqiao was still thinking, Song Shiyuan had already made a suggestion: "If I say that I want to terminate this so-called financial backer contract, you..." He hesitated at the end, giving Shen Nanqiao time to think.

Shen Nanqiao was momentarily shocked to hear this, as he had never even voiced his own thoughts before someone else shared the same viewpoint.

Is it because you, like me, don't want to be bound by others?

Shen Nanqiao did not answer immediately, and Song Shiyuan was not in a hurry. He gave Shen Nanqiao ample time to think.

Time passed by, and the agreed-upon time for the meal arrived. Song Shiyuan nodded in confirmation, and the servants who had been hiding in the shadows peeked out.

As the plates were placed on the table, Song Shiyuan seemed to suddenly remember something and added to Shen Nanqiao, "I didn't mean to refuse to cooperate." Song Shiyuan seemed to suddenly become speechless, and after struggling for a long time, he said, "What I mean is," he kept looking sincerely into Shen Nanqiao's eyes, not giving Shen Nanqiao a chance to doubt him, "even without this contract, I am willing to continue to be good to you."

Shen Nanqiao was stunned. She saw the clarity in Song Shiyuan's eyes, like a pool of clear water, where all emotions were revealed in that instant. Song Shiyuan was undoubtedly expressing his love.

He loves her now.

Shen Nanqiao was familiar with this kind of look; it was a common acting technique used by actors in movies. Song Shiyuan had never studied acting in school, nor had he wasted time participating in the drama club. It seemed like he was genuinely expressing his feelings.

Shen Nanqiao couldn't believe it.

Although there were still service staff coming and going around, Shen Nanqiao's eyes were fixed on Song Shiyuan, and she barely blinked. She couldn't believe it.

Besides, Song Shiyuan didn't show even the slightest bit of interest in her.

Shen Nanqiao smiled wryly and replied to Song Shiyuan, "President Song, your acting is really good."