Jiang Ning took Yan Keyi out for dinner, and they strolled around for a while to digest before returning Jiang Ning to the hotel.

Jiang Ning felt fine while outside, but back at the hotel, the thought of possibly running into some acquaintances made her feel uneasy.

But maybe so, sometimes what you fear most really does come to pass.

Jiang Ning kept thinking about not running into acquaintances along the way, but then she did, and they were all acquaintances who would gossip about her.

Qin Yiran had just returned from filming. The male actor she had a scene with today kept making mistakes, and Director Hu had high standards. They kept having to reshoot whenever he didn't get it right.

But perhaps because he was criticized so much, the male actor became even more nervous and performed even worse, which led to repeated delays in the filming schedule.

Otherwise, Qin Yiran would have finished filming and gone back to the hotel to rest long ago; how could she only be back now?

Qin Yiran was initially thinking to herself that not everyone possesses Yan Keyi's talent and comprehension. Even her mindset was rare. This male actor, although he was indeed a newcomer, had at least acted in a drama before, but in comparison, he really couldn't compare to Yan Keyi.

However, upon seeing Jiang Ning, Qin Yiran's resentment towards the male actor vanished instantly.

It seems that it's because he delayed for quite a long time, otherwise she really wouldn't have liked Jiang Ning's side.

Qin Yiran whistled at Jiang Ning, her scrutinizing gaze making Jiang Ning feel somewhat embarrassed.

Although they were very good friends and she knew that Qin Yiran meant her no harm, Qin Yiran's teasing gaze still made her feel a little embarrassed.

Sensing Jiang Ning's unease, Yan Keyi secretly shielded Jiang Ning behind her.

Seeing the two of them like this, Qin Yiran found it even more amusing.

One treats her like a monster, while the other desperately protects her—is it really necessary? She doesn't even look that much like a villain.

"Hey, it's not that serious. I didn't do anything. But seriously, Xiao Ning, you really should wear some more lively clothes. You always look so mature."

Fearing that Jiang Ning would remain embarrassed, Qin Yiran quickly spoke up.

This is her true thought.

Qin Yiran is actually a few years older than Jiang Ning. They used to be in the same circle, and Jiang Ning was actually the youngest.

She was such an adorable little girl when she was little, how did she become so mature now?

She looks cute in these pink and tender clothes, doesn't she?

Qin Yiran's original intention was to ease Jiang Ning's nervousness, but her praise only increased Jiang Ning's anxiety.

There's really no escaping it now...

Seeing Jiang Ning's ashen face, Qin Yiran couldn't help but laugh.

"Sister, look, I really said this suits you well, didn't I? That's what I said, the sales assistant said the same thing, and now Teacher Qin is saying the same thing. You really don't need to be nervous."

Yan Keyi was already by Jiang Ning's side, so she was quite familiar with Jiang Ning's situation.

Seeing how uncomfortable Jiang Ning seemed, Yan Keyi had a fleeting thought that perhaps it was inappropriate for her to coax Jiang Ning into buying the outfit and wearing it back home.

But that's really what she thought. Seeing that Qin Yiran was praising her outfit, Yan Keyi suddenly became bolder and voiced her thoughts.

Jiang Ning actually knew roughly why Yan Keyi was so insistent on wearing a dress.

As she had mentioned before, she hadn't worn a skirt for many years.

On the one hand, after starting work, in order to appear formal, her wardrobe was basically full of business attire and casual dresses, which she hadn't worn for many years.

That's why she feels she's past the age where she should be wearing dresses.

To some extent, as Qin Yiran said, her outfits are not bad, but they are a bit too mature and sophisticated for her age.

Seeing that Yan Keyi was wholeheartedly devoted to her and was still worried about her, Jiang Ning suddenly felt that the clothes she was wearing were not so unacceptable anymore.

Thank you.

Jiang Ning didn't say much, but Yan Keyi and Qin Yiran both understood what he meant.

Qin Yiran didn't really have a deep feeling about this, after all, she was just expressing her own opinion, and how to actually do it was still up to Jiang Ning.

But after receiving positive feedback from Jiang Ning, Yan Keyi suddenly felt that everything she had done before was worthwhile.

She admitted that she had her own selfish desires in coaxing Jiang Ning into wearing these clothes. The more they got to know each other, the more she could feel that she couldn't hide her feelings for Jiang Ning.

However, it's also true that she hopes Jiang Ning won't always be so lifeless.

Although Jiang Ning was very kind and she treated her very well, she always felt that Jiang Ning could have been more vibrant.

Once accepted, Jiangning found it less difficult to accept.

After chatting with Qin Yiran for a bit, Jiang Ning went back to his room with Yan Keyi.

"Sister, you are so kind."

As soon as she entered the room, freed from the many restrictions she faced outside, Yan Keyi threw herself into Jiang Ning's arms.

Ever since she realized her own feelings, Yan Keyi has always found various excuses to get close to Jiang Ning.

Being with Jiang Ning is something you can never get enough of.

She just didn't know if Jiang Ning would discover her feelings if she continued like this.

However, she didn't know if Jiang Ning had feelings for her, and she didn't dare to confess rashly. She was afraid that Jiang Ning only saw her as a younger sister who needed care. If she confessed and Jiang Ning didn't actually have feelings for her, their relationship would be in serious trouble.

Jiang Ning stared blankly at the fluffy head on his chest for a moment.

As they spent more time together, Yan Keyi became more cheerful and increasingly dependent on him. She would tease him like this all the time.

But Jiang Ning was also afraid that Yan Keyi was only dependent on him.

However, the closer she was to him, the less she could hide her feelings and the less she could control herself from liking Yan Keyi.

Both of them had their own worries, and that's why they didn't dare look each other in the eye.

Otherwise, if their eyes met, it would be impossible to hide the love in each other's eyes.

The two, each with their own thoughts, embraced for a while before taking a shower and going to bed, under the pretext of resting.

Jiang Ning always went to bed late, and only sent a message to Yang Xingsui after Yan Keyi had fallen asleep.

I really don't know what to do with her anymore.