Sunday.

Xie Yan and Shen Yan arrived at the hospital early in the morning on empty stomachs for a physical examination.

First, they went for a blood test and underwent a fasting test. Shen Yan immediately took out the steamed buns and millet porridge she had bought in advance from her bag and handed them over.

"Eat something first before doing the rest of the tests, so you can have something to eat."

The boy was wearing a denim jacket today. He had red lips, white teeth, fair skin, and a beautiful face. Paired with the dark blue denim jacket, he looked incredibly youthful and radiant, so tender that it seemed like you could squeeze water out of him.

Especially in a somber place like a hospital, he stood out conspicuously.

But what's even more noticeable are the bite marks on his neck.

Another night passed, and the mark had become even more horrific, turning purple and standing out starkly against the boy's fair, jade-like neck, like a patch on a piece of white paper.

Xie Yan was prepared. She wore her hair down and a mask, like a thief, to completely cover her flushed cheeks.

Her eyes darted around, and she didn't dare to look Shen Yan in the eye.

She took the steamed bun and held it in her hand, but didn't dare to take off her mask to eat it for a long time.

But that kid acted like he didn't understand anything, and leaned closer to Xie Yan, saying, "Sister, why aren't you eating? Hurry up and eat, it'll get cold soon."

Xie Yan blushed furiously. Looking at the innocent-looking boy and the marks on his neck, she felt an overwhelming sense of guilt.

She mumbled, "Um, I'm not hungry, I'll eat later."

"Alright then, have some water, it's still warm." The boy handed over another thermos.

"...I'm not thirsty either."

Xie Yan, whose stomach was already growling, stubbornly refused to take off her mask.

She may really have a hormonal imbalance lately.

Perhaps it was because she kept thinking about the incident of her biting someone before going to sleep last night that she kept having dreams about it.

I was having that kind of dream again, the two of us hugging and kissing and making noises.

The protagonist in the dream was Shen Yan, wearing a white vest. In the dream, he was incredibly fierce, going all out while also acting cute.

Xie Yan may not have eaten pork, but she's seen pigs run; the content of her dream is simply embarrassing.

When she woke up, she felt like her whole body was about to split open.

She didn't dare to look at Shen Yan at all that morning.

Shen Yan's expression turned serious. He stared intently at the person wearing a mask in front of him, his brows furrowed.

"Sister, your neck is so red, do you have a fever?"

A cool hand reached out and touched Xie Yan's forehead without warning. After feeling the burning temperature, Shen Yan immediately pulled her to the fever clinic.

Xie Yan was mortified. She didn't have a fever; she was just incredibly embarrassed!

The balding, middle-aged doctor, wearing glasses, scrutinized the girl whose neck and ears were flushed red and the nervous-looking boy behind her.

Upon seeing the maniacal marks on the boy's neck, the doctor's eyes held a detached indifference that suggested he had seen through everything.

"Young people shouldn't get so angry. Go back and calm down. It would be best to separate for a few days."

Xie Yan immediately understood the doctor's unspoken message, and lowered her head, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

But Shen Yan was genuinely worried about Xie Yan's health. His face darkened, wondering why the doctor would say such things when examining a fever.

Xie Yan's forehead temperature was so high, and he not only refused to prescribe medicine, but also spouted nonsense about why he wanted them to separate.

quack.

In the end, the doctor didn't prescribe any medicine, gave some ambiguous words, and let the two leave.

Standing at the door, the two stared at each other. Xie Yan cleared her throat. "I already told you I don't have a fever. The doctor just took my temperature. Do you believe me now?"

The boy's face was somber, and he habitually tried to purse his lips.

As a result, when he pursed his lips, he accidentally hurt the wound on his lower lip, and he couldn't help but frown.

The night before last, Xie Yan was really fierce. She treated him like an ice pop, biting him until his lips hurt and his tongue hurt even more.

Moreover, her words weighed heavily on Shen Yan's heart, making him extremely uneasy.

So the young man, with a cold and stern expression, dragged Xie Yan to do other tests.

After all that running around this morning, I'm exhausted.

After finally finishing the examination before noon, Xie Yan didn't really want to go home.

In the past, she had never felt uncomfortable at home with Shen Yan, but now that she had just made a mistake and had a dream, she really couldn't face Shen Yan and felt guilty even just looking at him.

"Shen Yan, I'm sorry."

Xie Yan glanced at the bruise on his neck and whispered, "I didn't expect I would use so much force that day. Does it hurt?"

Shen Yan shook his head, "It's okay, it doesn't hurt."

His obedient appearance made Xie Yan want to slap herself twice.

Why are you so greedy! Do you really have to eat those two bites of popsicle?

On the way home, the two didn't say anything more. After arriving home, Xie Yan was thinking about how to escape the awkward atmosphere, but Shen Yan turned around and prepared to leave again.

"Sister, I have an appointment with a friend this afternoon and I have to go out. I might be back late."

Xie Yan finally took off her mask, revealing a bewildered expression. "You're leaving so soon after you got back? Why didn't you just go there earlier?"

Shen Yan smiled and smiled, her eyes crinkling. "I'll take you home."

He turned and went out, his voice sweet, "I'll bring you something delicious when I come back this afternoon. Wait for me at home."

The door was closed, leaving Xie Yan alone in the living room.

She paused for two seconds, then sighed.

Putting aside everything else, Shen Yan is genuinely very good to her.

In the past, whether Xie Yan was in school or at work, she had many men who showed her affections and showered her with sweet words.

But Xie Yan always refused without hesitation.

So much so that now, Shen Yan is the first boy to have spent so much time in close proximity with her.

However, Xie Yan still felt to some extent that Shen Yan might not have been able to distinguish between love and gratitude, which was why he so easily said he liked her.

Just as Xie Yan was lost in thought, Xie Qingyu's voice rang in her mind.

[Sis, I've taken care of your blind date. Get ready now, I'll pick you up later.]

Xie Yan was startled. "Ah, so fast?"

Absolutely!

Xie Qingyu initially thought Xie Yan was heartbroken because of her appearance, but yesterday he heard Xie Yan say she wanted to find a boyfriend!

Xie Qingyu immediately got excited!

Doesn't this mean that it was all just Shen Yan's unrequited love?

That day, he pretended to like Xie Yan and that Xie Yan liked him too. They even ate and lived together. This guy almost made Xie Qingyu die of anger.

To prevent you from feeling awkward on your blind date, Bai Xiao said she'd come along and help you choose the right person.

[...? What is he supposed to be checking up on my blind date? And how did he even know I was going on a blind date?]

Xie Qingyu wanted to roll his eyes whenever he heard this.

He was recently forced to return to work after being harassed by Jiang Yuanfeng. This morning, he was talking to Tan Qing about it, wanting him to have a meal with Xie Yan to formally get to know her, when Bai Xiao overheard them at the door.

Bai Xiao happened to be back at Xingtu Entertainment today for some business, and upon hearing this, she immediately rushed over.

Xie Qingyu couldn't be driven away no matter what; not only could he not be driven away, but Bai Xiao would also scold him.

They scolded him for being blind to talent, for actually introducing Sister Xie to a nobody assistant!

Tan, the assistant, was wiping away sweat and could only pretend he didn't exist.

"...Well, it's a long story. Don't worry about it too much. Just get ready quickly. I'll pick you up in an hour."

【All right. 】

Xie Yan breathed a sigh of relief, then ran to change her clothes and put on makeup, coming downstairs promptly an hour later.

Xie Qingyu's luxury car was already parked downstairs, attracting a lot of attention.

Xie Yan opened the passenger door and prepared to get in, but Xie Qingyu stopped her.

He seemed to remember something, cleared his throat, and said, "Sis, you can sit in the back; it's spacious there."

Xie Yan remained noncommittal and turned to get into the back seat.

"Do you remember the person who drove us to the exam last time? That person is my assistant, Tan Qing. He has a PhD in finance from an Ivy League university. He did his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees together and received a full scholarship every year."

Xie Qingyu focused on driving while explaining the situation to Xie Yan.

"He's 28 this year, has a happy family, his parents have pensions, and he has a younger sister. Oh right, I think his sister was your classmate, you should know each other."

Xie Yan nodded. "Yes, his sister should be Tan Zhuoran, right? She's in the same major as me."

"That's right. And I think Tan Qing is pretty amazing. Although he's just an assistant now, he's very capable in all aspects. He's a well-rounded individual. I'm still learning from him recently. He's the one who taught me how to drive."

After spending this time together, Xie Qingyu truly came to approve of Tan Qing from the bottom of his heart.

Tan Qing is mature, rational, knowledgeable, and highly capable at work. She is very similar to Xie Yan in some ways; they are the same kind of people and should have a lot in common.

After all, he's someone with a significant role in the story, so he can't be too bad.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yan also thought it was indeed a very good idea.

But perhaps because it was so sudden, she felt uneasy and a little uncertain.

At 2 PM, Xie Yan arrived at the hotel entrance.

Xie Qingyu didn't get out of the car. "Sis, it's not convenient for me to show my face. I'll just drop you off here. Someone will take you to the private room after you go inside."

"Row."

Xie Yan got out of the car and entered the hotel. Before the staff could come to pick her up, a small figure pounced on her like a rocket and hugged her leg.

"Sister! You look so beautiful today! Did you miss me?"

A sweet, childlike voice rang out, and Xie Yan looked down and immediately laughed, "Little Cabbage? What are you doing here?"

Today, Little Cabbage wore a pure white princess dress with several layers of tulle at the hem. Her hair was styled in a princess updo, and she wore a small diamond crown.

Her face was fair and delicate, and her big eyes blinked; she was as beautiful as a little princess.

"My brother said he's going to celebrate my birthday here today, and he invited a lot of friends to celebrate with me. Sister, are you here to celebrate my birthday too?"

The well-behaved little girl was still clinging to Xie Yan's leg, looking up at her with her big, bright eyes filled with joy.

Xie Yan paused for a moment, then immediately nodded, "Yes, happy birthday!"

The little cabbage first laughed happily, then frowned.

"But actually today isn't my birthday. My birthday is the day after tomorrow, but my brother insists that I celebrate it today. It's so annoying."

In a flash, Xie Yan had a bad feeling.

"Thank you, Miss."

A gentle male voice sounded from behind Xie Yan. She turned around and saw Tan Qing wearing a black coat and thin-rimmed glasses, giving her a polite but distant nod.

"I'll come and take you up."

Tan Qing's gaze shifted to Little Cabbage again, as if somewhat helpless, "And Little Cabbage Princess, shall we go?"

Upon hearing this, Little Cabbage immediately stood up straight, adopting a reserved demeanor, raised her chin, and gave a haughty "hmm".

This hotel is very large; the private rooms are on the sixth floor.

Before pushing open the door to the private room, Tan Qing hesitated for a moment, "Um, Miss Xie, today's situation might be a little special..."

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