Zhuang Yan was stunned for a long time. The people in the video were people he had known since childhood. He thought he was just a passerby in this world, like water stains on someone else's clothes, which would disappear once they dried. He never expected that so many people would remember him.

After watching the video, I checked the trending topics and comments, and then I came across Song Lu's Weibo post. It was a densely packed list of people he wanted to sue. How long would this lawsuit take?

When did Song Lu join the Yi'an Group?

Zhuang Yan had certainly heard of Yi An Group. In his previous life, when he was fifty years old, Yi An Group had already reached its peak. Its boss was worth 500 billion, a very legendary and mysterious figure. The boss never showed up until the day he died.

Now, Yi An Group's public relations department is helping him deal with online rumors and smears, and a sure-win legal team is handling his lawsuit. This morning, netizens who were cursing him deleted their inappropriate comments and switched sides, saying that he is the real winner in life.

The media is also speculating about his relationship with Yi'an Group.

In short, his Weibo is now filled with joy because he has taken on a variety show, and Zhuang Yan has gained quite a few casual fans.

These fans usually don't dare to show their faces, for fear of being criticized.

Now the situation has changed, and casual fans have become die-hard fans. The fans joked: "We were in the countryside yesterday, and today we're flying in a big villa."

Zhuang Yan put down the tablet, turned to look at Lu Yan who was leaning on his shoulder, and did not avoid her as before.

Something has quietly changed.

Lu Yan is like a rose in the early morning, bright and delicate, freely exuding fragrance. Once you've seen the most beautiful flower, other flowers are hard to look at.

"Thank you, but it seems... I owe you more and more." Zhuang Yan said sincerely, but he still gave a bitter smile when he said this.

He remembers the kindness others show him and always thinks about repaying it double. He will evaluate how to repay it in terms of money, but he is afraid that he could never repay Lu Yan's kindness even if he worked his whole life.

Just because you like someone, does that mean you can treat them this well unconditionally?

What merit or ability does he possess? Does he even deserve it?

Zhuang Yan began to doubt himself.

Even if he had lived to be over fifty in his previous life and had experienced most of what he needed to experience, he would still become cautious in the face of someone as good as Lu Yan. It was like a person who had lost his way in the desert and was carrying a heavy load, half-dead from thirst under the scorching sun, and suddenly saw an oasis, fearing that it was just a mirage.

"You owe me, so remember it, keep it in your heart for the rest of your life. This time I'll protect you, and you'll protect me in the future too."

The debt she owed him was another form of longing. She wanted Zhuang Yan to remember her, and for as long as possible. After all, they were still young, and she had plenty of time and patience to turn his debt into love.

"I will protect you from now on."

"Then you'd better keep your word. I'm not afraid of disappointment, but I'm afraid that if you give me hope and then disappoint me, I won't be able to bear it." Lu Yan rarely spoke without smiling. She raised her head, touched his chin with her hand, and was extremely serious.

When he met her eyes, Zhuang Yan didn't look away this time. He listened to his own heart pounding like thunder, as if he were at a concert, facing a visual feast.

"Are you the mastermind behind Yi'an Group?"

Lu Yan withdrew her hand: "I'm just an employee there, but I have a little say in things."

Zhuang Yan: "..." Does he think he's stupid? What kind of influence does he have to persuade two departments to do things for him? Zhuang Yan didn't ask any more questions, after all, this was Lu Yan's private matter, and her choice not to talk about it must have been a well-thought-out decision.

Lu Yan didn't plan to tell Zhuang Yan right now, not because she was afraid he would leak it, but because she had heard that men would be afraid of women who were too strong, and she needed to give Zhuang Yan some time to adjust.

To avoid making Zhuang Yan overthink things, Lu Yan quickly changed the subject: "My birthday is the day after tomorrow, will you celebrate with me?"

"It's your birthday? What gift do you want? I'll get it ready."

“I’ll like whatever you give me. If I just randomly pick one, it won’t be a surprise.”

Lu Yan held her cup and drank her milk tea. Zhuang Yan's milk tea was delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness and a rich tea aroma. With such skill, she could definitely open a shop.

"If you're not going back to the farm, what do you want to do in the future?"

"I haven't decided yet... I want to try everything." Once the variety show ends and I receive the final payment, I'll invest some money. Now that he's been reborn, he has more information and knows exactly what makes money.

Lu Yan leaned lazily on his shoulder, and the two of them didn't feel hot even though it was a hot summer day.

Lu Yan stared at the tablet not far away, recalling what those people had said, and her heart couldn't help but ache.

"If only we had met sooner."

"It's not too late to meet now."

The two chatted casually, but the topic quickly shifted.

Zhuang Yan asked, "How do you want to celebrate your birthday?"

"I don't usually celebrate my birthday, and nobody remembers it anyway."

"I will always remember that from now on."

Lu Yan teased him, "You mean you'll celebrate my birthday with me every year?"

Zhuang Yan said solemnly, "I can't guarantee that I'll have time to be with you on your birthday every year, but I will remember to prepare a birthday gift for you in advance."

“That works too.” Lu Yan generously let him off the hook. “On my birthday, I only want to spend it with you and don’t want anyone else to know.”

"I'll make the arrangements then."

Lu Yan thought for a moment and asked curiously, "Zhuang Yan, if I hadn't let you see this good show today, would you still have celebrated my birthday with me?"

Zhuang Yan replied without hesitation, "Yes."

The two chatted like old friends who hadn't seen each other for years, talking about everyday things, from trivial matters to the future, and sometimes even about work.

Zhuang Yan is a very talkative person. He seems to know a little about everything. You'll never feel awkward talking to him. Sometimes he's like a quiet confidant, patiently listening to all your unhappiness.

Lu Yan leaned against Zhuang Yan, not wanting him to see her already reddened eyes.

In fact, she knew Zhuang Yan even earlier than he knew Xia Wan.

Time flies, it's already eleven o'clock. Zhuang Yan doesn't have to cook today, but he should still go out at this time, otherwise he'll get caught on camera if there are too many people.

Despite being very careful, Ling Xuan and Jiang Ning still saw her when she went out.

Jiang Ning was alright; as an actress, she has strong mental fortitude and controlled her expression.

Ling Xuan was completely out of control, staring at them in astonishment: "You've been in the room the whole time?"

Since he had been seen, Zhuang Yan chose to tell the truth: "Well, we talked about some things and chatted for a while."

"That's it? You didn't do anything else?"

Lu Yan glanced at Zhuang Yan in surprise. Knowing Zhuang Yan's personality, she thought that Zhuang Yan would choose to cover up the truth to avoid being misunderstood by others.

Lu Yan sneered, "We're recording a show, what do you think we can do?"

Ling Xuan teased, "No, I was just asking casually. I didn't expect that you two would be developing so quickly among us."