The atmosphere inside the Cloud Palace private room gradually relaxed.

Gu Chengyu didn't leave early out of respect for his childhood friends.

He was incredibly bored. He propped his head up with one hand, casually propped up one long leg, crossed the other leg, and played with a crystal glass in his other hand, the liquid inside swaying gently with the movement of his fingertips.

He thought back to a few days ago when the girl sent him her first message, which was a photo.

The girl, dressed in her practice clothes, awkwardly made a "victory" sign in front of the dance studio mirror. Sweat dampened her hair, her face was flushed, but her eyes shone like stars.

The text sent along with the message read: "[The teacher said I made great progress today! [Happy spinning around]]"

Shen Que, also holding a wine glass, took in the rare look of doting affection on Gu Chengyu's face.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a mixture of amusement and curiosity in his heart.

Something's not right.

Cheng Yu seems to be particularly enjoying this state this time?

They also showed extra pampering and indulgence towards that hidden thing.

This is unlike him.

You should know that, apart from Lin Shu, who has a fiery personality and knows how to play hard to get, the men in their circle have always treated the women around them as resources to be shared and replaced as soon as they get tired of them, without exception.

Once the novelty wears off, even the most beautiful woman becomes boring.

But looking at Chengyu like this... it seems like he really cares about that woman?

They protect and pamper them, so much so that they're not even attentive when they go out to play.

Chen Que's gaze swept over the empty space next to Cheng Yu.

Will Lin Shu be the darling this time? Will old flames rekindle?

After all, Lin Shu was the only woman who dared to slap him in the face and make him stumble a little.

But this idea was immediately rejected by Shen Que.

It doesn't seem like it.

Lin Shumei is beautiful and has a strong personality, but her methods and overall approach are just so-so.

The energy Cheng Yu is showing right now is unprecedented.

It seems like they're simply enjoying the pleasure of raising a little canary?

He was a little confused.

Shen Que swirled the wine in his glass and leaned forward slightly: "I'm talking about Cheng Yu."

"You looking like this is truly... a sight to behold. What's wrong? Have you been completely tamed by some little vixen?"

Gu Chengyu didn't even lift his eyelids, his tone nonchalant: "Stop talking nonsense."

Shen Que wasn't annoyed at all. He smiled like an old fox and continued, "But Chengyu, your gentle embrace is quite intoxicating, but I'm still thinking about our bet."

He deliberately dragged out his words, observing Gu Chengyu's reaction, "Two months... to make Lin Shu willingly come back and beg you. That deadline is fast approaching, isn't it?"

Gu Chengyu's fingers, which were swirling the wine glass, suddenly paused.

A bet?

His thick, dark eyebrows furrowed slightly, then relaxed.

The name Lin Shu... flashed through his mind, but no longer stirred any emotion.

Last time on set, he used the director's help to toughen her up and make her suffer, after which he completely forgot about her.