Nan Ke's lips curved slightly upward, revealing a bright smile. He said gently, "Okay. If there really comes a time when I need help, I will surely come to you for assistance." Shuyan's gaze was involuntarily drawn to Nan Ke's smile. She stared blankly at him and for a moment, lost the ability to speak.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment. Nan Ke also stared quietly at Shuyan. The two just looked at each other, neither saying a word. After a long while, Shuyan finally came to her senses from the daze. Realizing her gaffe just now, she couldn't help but feel a wave of embarrassment. She quickly lowered her head and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Um... You took care of me all night last night. Will it affect your original work schedule?"
Hearing Shuyan's concerned question, Nan Ke smiled and shook his head, answering, "Don't worry. It won't have any impact. The drama wrapped up smoothly yesterday, and I'll have a half-month vacation next."
After hearing this, a look of relief appeared on Shuyan's face, but at the same time, there was still a hint of apology. She continued, "Oh, I see. That's great. But to be honest, after this night, I still feel extremely tired. I want to go back to the hotel and have a good rest. I imagine you must be exhausted too. You should also get some rest. I'll invite you to dinner tonight to express my gratitude."
Nan Ke nodded and replied, "Sure, no problem. I'll ask my assistant to drive you back to the hotel. I'll pick you up tonight."
"Okay, then I'll leave first." After saying that, Shuyan looked up, gave Nan Ke a faint smile, then turned around and walked towards the door.
After Shuyan left, sleepiness overwhelmed Nan Ke. He dragged his heavy steps back to his room, took a simple shower, then collapsed onto the bed and soon fell into a deep sleep.
On the other side, Shuyan returned to the hotel. Although her body was extremely exhausted, as if all her strength had been drained, her spirit was unusually excited and she didn't feel the slightest bit of tiredness. Nan Ke's bright smile from early morning kept flashing through her mind. It was like the warmest sunshine in spring, shining directly into her heart. That smile was so charming that she just couldn't forget it.
"Oh well! Stop thinking nonsense like this. Nan Ke and I are just ordinary friends. How can I have other unrealistic thoughts about him?" Shuyan gently shook her head, trying to drive those chaotic thoughts out of her mind. However, the more she tried to forget, the clearer that smiling face appeared in front of her eyes. She knew very well that unless Nan Ke needed her help with something, she probably wouldn't see him again after tonight. Thinking of this, Shuyan felt a little more at ease. Gradually, sleepiness came over her. Her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and finally, unable to resist the call of sleep, she also drifted into a sweet dream without realizing it.
When the sunlight gently filtered through the gap in the curtains and fell on the bed, Shuyan's tightly closed eyes finally slowly opened. She blinked blankly for a while, and her consciousness gradually woke up from the deep sleep. Glancing at the clock on the bedside table, the hour hand had already pointed to three in the afternoon.
Realizing that it was getting late, Shuyan quickly sat up, reached for the mobile phone placed on the bedside cabinet, and quickly opened the food ordering app, carefully selecting a suitable restaurant. After some comparison and deliberation, she finally settled on a restaurant with an elegant environment and delicate dishes and successfully completed the reservation.
Immediately afterwards, Shuyan dialed Nan Ke's phone number and told him the specific location of the restaurant in detail. After hanging up the phone, she quickly got out of bed and began to carefully choose the clothes she would wear today. After trying on several sets, she finally picked a simple yet fashionable white dress, paired with a pair of light pink high heels, looking extremely fresh and charming.
After choosing the clothes, Shuyan came to the dressing table and sat down. Facing the mirror, she seriously combed her long hair that cascaded down like a waterfall. First, she used a curling iron to create natural curls in her hair, then gently clipped on a small pearl hairpin, making herself look even more gentle and adorable. Then, she carefully applied a light makeup, emphasizing the charm of her eyes, making those big eyes even brighter and more vivid.
After everything was in order, Shuyan examined herself in the mirror with satisfaction, then picked up her handbag and walked quickly out of the room towards the door. Just then, the doorbell rang suddenly. She knew it must be Nan Ke. So, she opened the door with a smile, and sure enough, saw Nan Ke standing outside the door, looking at her tenderly.
Author's Note
The article is tentatively scheduled to be updated daily. I will read your comments carefully!I'd really appreciate it if you could give me a lot of support at the beginning of this new book. Thank you!