Chapter 145 Goodnight, Brother Aji

"What do you mean? Explain yourself clearly..."

With a beep, the call was disconnected.

"Hello? Hello?!" Bian Nan roared in impotent rage, his back teeth clenched. "You little brat... you've really grown up."

Bian Ji didn't really expect to get any answers from his brother. After ending the call, he opened his email and started looking at the information Bian Nan had sent him.

Bian Nan recommended top-tier agents to him, who were not currently working with any brokerage firm, and their assistants were also highly capable.

In the end, Bian Ji chose the person he had in mind as his future work partner.

Ling Guanren, 41, is the former agent of Lanjing Culture, a large-scale comprehensive entertainment company covering film, music, variety shows and other fields.

Ling Guanren once managed a Best Actor and a Best Actress, and later managed several popular idols. Due to internal strife within the company, all the artists under his management were forcibly transferred to other companies. They have now left the company to go solo and no longer want to be bound by the company.

When choosing an assistant, he saw a familiar face on the list.

It was the assistant who asked him for an autograph on the show, Ayou, whose real name is Xu Anyou. She has been a fan of Bian Ji for many years and is 27 years old this year, not much older than Bian Ji.

During the recording of the program, Bian Ji felt that Ayou was quite meticulous and steady, and thought that Ayou was a formal staff member of "Tian Sheng Da Wu Tai". Unexpectedly, she was just a temporary worker.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have seen this resume.

Since Ayou was looking for a job, he decided to give her a chance.

After giving Bian Nan the names of the two people, Bian Ji glanced at the time and went to the kitchen to cook the fish porridge.

That way, when Lu Yinzhao wakes up, he can have a hot meal right away.

...

Lu Yinzhao woke up at nine o'clock in the evening.

This time, he finally didn't have those weird dreams and slept soundly.

After waking up, I checked my physical condition.

Although I still feel a bit weak all over, this time my head doesn't feel stuffy or heavy.

The bedroom was dim and quiet, with only a small orange lamp on.

The door wasn't closed tightly, leaving a crack through which light could be faintly seen coming in.

Lu Yinzhao knew that Bian Ji must be working in the living room.

Propelled by his elbows, Lu Yinzhao slowly stood up and removed the ice pack from his forehead.

After resting for a while, he got out of bed and walked towards the door.

As Lu Yinzhao approached the door, he heard someone making a phone call outside.

"It's not convenient today, let's meet outside another day... um, I'll let you know the time... Yes... After this show ends, I'll continue writing songs, I don't have any other plans at the moment... Yes..."

Once it was completely quiet outside, Lu Yinzhao finally walked out of the bedroom.

Bian Ji noticed the situation immediately. "Why didn't you wake me up?"

Seeing that the boy was only wearing a thin sweater and no socks, Bian Ji frowned slightly.

"Brother, if you have something to do, go ahead and do it. Don't let me delay your work. I'm feeling much better now, and I can stay at home by myself."

Hearing Lu Yinzhao's considerate and obedient words, Bian Ji's furrowed brows relaxed.

He shook his head: "I'm not busy. The call I just received was from my future agent. He needs to see me, but I don't want to bring him here. I'll meet him in person in a couple of days. There's no rush..."

After Bian Ji finished speaking, he immediately went to the room to get a long coat, helped Lu Yinzhao wrap it up, and then said, "Sit on the sofa."

"..." Lu Yinzhao didn't even have time to ask the questions in his mind before his body instinctively did as he was told.

Unexpectedly, Bian Ji lifted one of his feet to help him put on his socks.

Lu Yinzhao was shocked: "Brother! Brother, you don't need to! I can do it myself!"

However, the hand holding his ankle did not let go, and quickly put a sock on him.

"Cold starts from the feet. Even though the heating is on indoors, don't forget that you are a patient."

Bian Ji always remembers the family doctor's advice to keep the patient warm and avoid exposing them to cold.

Seeing Bian Ji put the other sock on for him, Lu Yinzhao felt as if he were back in elementary school, to the time when they lived in the same house.

In a daze, a cup of hot water was placed in front of him. "Drink it in small sips. After you finish, I'll serve you dinner in a little while."

Besides fish porridge, Bian Ji also made stir-fried cauliflower with shredded pork, bok choy, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes. The flavors were all quite mild, making them suitable for Lu Yinzhao, who was sick.

While drinking water, Lu Yinzhao asked in a low voice, "Brother, you have an agent now?"

"Yes, we also hired an assistant. You'll meet him soon," Bian Ji nodded.

Given their close, family-like relationship, Bian Ji wouldn't deliberately hide Lu Yinzhao's identity from his agent, especially since...

It's hard to say how their relationship will evolve in the future.

Bian Ji tidied up the laptop on the table and served the food one by one.

"You made so much food all by yourself while I was sleeping?" Lu Yinzhao had been losing his appetite due to the fever, but seeing the brightly colored food, he couldn't help but swallow.

Bian Ji was really being modest before, saying that it was just average and edible, but Lu Yinzhao thought it was pretty good.

He tasted the porridge, and it tasted exactly the same as when he was a child.

"Brother, have you been taking cooking classes lately? It's so delicious," Lu Yinzhao praised.

Bian Ji smiled but didn't say anything.

"You only think everything tastes good because you're hungry. Eat up, the food is only warm, it won't taste good when it gets cold."

Since it was prepared in advance and placed in an insulated box, it wasn't as hot as when it was fresh out of the pot.

Lu Yinzhao didn't have time to speak for the rest of the time, her mouth filled with delicious home-cooked dishes.

"Don't eat too much," Bian Ji reminded her.

When you are sick, your digestive system is not very efficient, so you should eat small, frequent meals.

"Brother, I love your cooking. If you don't want me to eat too much, then you should eat quickly too, otherwise I'll eat it all because I don't want to waste it."

Lu Yinzhao could actually tell that Bian Ji had lost weight recently, probably because he was exhausted from preparing for each episode's competition songs.

Although celebrities are required to control their diet and pay attention to their figure, Lu Yinzhao didn't want to see Bian Ji suffer so much from hunger.

When Bian Ji didn't touch his chopsticks, Lu Yinzhao would pick them up and put them in his bowl for him. She even stood up and went to Bian Ji's side to help him pick up food.

Bian Ji only believed then that Lu Yinzhao was really much better, otherwise she wouldn't be so energetic.

This guy...

In the morning, it was like a dying fish, but if you give it some water, it will be lively and energetic again by evening.

"Sit down and eat, you don't need to..."

The boy probably leaned forward too much and lost his balance. Before he could finish speaking, he fell headfirst onto the table.

Lu Yinzhao's pupils shrank, thinking he was doomed, but in the next moment a pair of large hands grabbed his waist and pulled him close. "Lu Yinzhao, be careful."

Even though there were clothes between them, Lu Yinzhao felt as if those hands were burning her. Something inside her was screaming for her to escape, but she didn't know why.

A surge of heat rushed to his head, and he could feel his face starting to burn.

The two were pressed close together; when Lu Yinzhao looked down, she could see the man's collarbone, and when she looked up, she could see his Adam's apple.

He then thought back to the time when he first performed on stage, his shirt had a few buttons undone...

So this is what it looks like up close.

It's too close; if you just look up, you might accidentally kiss the other person's chin.

My heartbeat had long since gone off track.

The man, completely unaware of what was happening, pressed his forehead against hers.

The moment their eyes met, Bian Ji murmured, "The fever has gone down, so why is your face still so red?"

As if waking from a dream, Lu Yinzhao abruptly pushed the person away.

He opened his mouth again and again: "I...I've eaten, it's just...a little hot."

Stop stuttering!

Lu Yinzhao didn't understand why she felt guilty and nervous, but she really didn't dare to meet the other person's gaze again.

"I...I've finished eating, I'm going back to my room to rest now." Lu Yinzhao wanted to leave this place as soon as possible and seek some calm.

Bian Ji reminded him as he entered the room: "Don't wash your hair tonight. Remember to soak your feet before bed, wipe your back with a hot towel, and quickly change your clothes so you don't catch a cold."

"I understand!" Lu Yinzhao said quickly.

The door slammed shut.

Bian Ji: "..."

It seems that we were too pushy and scared the person.

Bian Ji sighed slightly, pondered for a moment, and then smiled helplessly.

However, the result of the probe just now can be considered a good omen.

...

Inside the room, Lu Yinzhao went back into bed and covered her head.

It couldn't hold its breath any longer, so it poked its head out to breathe, like a little fish blowing bubbles.

It turns out that the aftereffects of a fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius are so obvious.

Lu Yinzhao felt like his heart was no longer his own; otherwise, why would it be completely out of his control, dancing wildly inside his chest?

While she was lost in thought, a WeChat message popped up on her phone, briefly diverting Lu Yinzhao's attention.

[Xiaoman]: It's so clear! My classes aren't so packed next week, I'm coming to visit you!

[Xiaoman]: Are you available?

[Xiaoman]: [Little pig spinning in circles.gif]

Lu Yinzhao was pleasantly surprised to see that the message was from Long Xiaoman.

After starting university, they lost contact for a long time. Long Xiaoman was studying Traditional Chinese Medicine in the neighboring city of T, and her courses were demanding and she didn't have time to chat.

[Zhaozhao]: It's convenient! It's been so long since I've seen you. Welcome to visit our school!

【ZhaoZhao】：[Kitten scattering flowers.gif]

The other party replied instantly.

[Xiaoman]: I didn't come alone. Would you mind if I brought a friend with me?

[Zhao Zhao]: No problem! I'll show you around this area later.

[Xiaoman]: Yay!

After ending her chat with Long Xiaoman, Lu Yinzhao returned to her previous state.

Perhaps... when Long Xiaoman arrives, I can ask him to take my pulse.

He's been acting really strange lately.

After snuggling in bed for a while longer, Lu Yinzhao went to the bathroom to wash up.

Thinking about the photos of Xiao Yuze that still needed processing, Lu Yinzhao poked his head out of the bedroom, "Brother, I have to go back to school tomorrow to get my camera and computer. I took a job, so..."

Bian Ji was somewhat surprised, thinking that he wouldn't see Lu Yinzhao appear today.

She said calmly, "Don't worry about those, I'll get them for you. You should get some rest."

"Oh, okay then."

Seeing that the boy was still in a daze, Bian Ji asked, "Is there anything else?"

Lu Yinzhao shook her head, blushing as she said, "Goodnight, Brother Aji."

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Author's Note: Zhao Zhao: [cat head] (breathing)

Bian Ji: He's being affectionate with me. [Hugs]