Chapter 56 The Sixth Day of the Five-Person Shura Field: Claudication Fear

The sandalwood scent on Ji Ye subsided.

Xie Ruan couldn't help but tremble more and more as the other person got closer.

The kitchen window of the villa where Xie Ruan and Ji Ye were located was open at that moment.

Perhaps because it was early morning, the outside temperature was still a bit cool. As a refreshing breeze caressed Xie Ruan's smooth skin, Xie Ruan felt that she should be able to calm down.

But Ji Ye kept narrowing the distance between them.

Xie Ruan was not paying attention to the atmosphere at all; she was just subconsciously breathing carefully and observing Ji Ye's actions.

Xie Ruan tried to turn her thoughts around, which were difficult to sway.

Xie Ruan was still thinking about how to solve Ji Ye's problem.

A peeled, braised prawn was stuffed into Xie Ruan's mouth.

The fresh and fragrant shrimp bursts in your mouth.

Xie Ruan was then fed another one by Ji Ye.

Ji Ye is too enthusiastic.

Aside from the fact that Ji Ye's food was really...

It doesn't taste very good.

Xie Ruan frowned.

It then quietly flattened itself out.

Xie Ruan naturally wouldn't dare say to Ji Ye's face that the shrimp was really badly cooked.

But Xie Ruan didn't want to change the subject so quickly.

Xie Ruan pondered for a moment.

He thought he might as well use this matter to say a little more.

Maybe Ji Ye has forgotten about him and "Jiang Zhi" leaving last night?

Ji Ye... doesn't seem that hard to talk to.

Ji Ye's feelings for Xie Ruan were too special.

Ji Ye's gentler attitude than in the original book almost made Xie Ruan forget that in the original story, Ji Ye was an unapproachable, sharp-tongued character. Ordinary people using ordinary methods simply wouldn't work.

But Xie Ruan might not be the case.

Xie Ruan smiled and, with the attitude that it's always better to give it a try than not to try at all, extended her slender fingers.

Xie Ruan's fingers were beautiful and neatly trimmed. When his fingertips tentatively reached towards Ji Ye, he almost placed all of his fingers on Ji Ye's arm, which had some muscles.

Xie Ruan's voice was too weak, and her long eyelashes blinked.

Xie Ruan's eyes were innocent and pure, like a kitten trying to please someone. She lowered her voice, soft and gentle, and looked at Ji Ye with innocent and moist eyes: "Um...brother..."

Xie Ruan was so frightened that she became increasingly cautious with her breathing.

Seeing Ji Ye's stern face, which showed no sign of smiling at him, Xie Ruan's eyes inexplicably reddened. Then, as if to show weakness, she lowered her voice and said, "Brother... it's delicious."

Xie Ruan was so disgusted by Ji Ye's cooking that she almost cried, but she still forced herself to please Ji Ye with red eyes.

really.

Xie Ruan saw the slight upturn of Ji Ye's lips.

man.

They seem so easy to coax.

Once Xie Ruan seized the opportunity to relax, she pressed on even harder: "In this world, only my brother is good to me..."

Xie Ruan's voice trailed off: "Besides Brother Ji Ye, no one has ever cooked for me..."

Xie Ruan: "Thank you, brother. You are the best person in the world."

Xie Ruan was terrible at lying; her heart was pounding as she spoke.

Unfortunately, men are just too susceptible to this.

When Ji Ye saw Xie Ruan praise him, he even raised his chin and slightly curled the corners of his mouth. How could anyone tell that Xie Ruan was being extremely insincere in his little details?

Xie Ruan glanced at Ji Ye's slightly raised chin and silently breathed a sigh of relief: "Um, did you make it many times, brother? Otherwise, how could you cook better than the chefs in the restaurant!"

Seeing that Ji Ye was no longer asking what had happened between him and "Jiang Zhi" last night, Xie Ruan quickly struck up a conversation again.

Xie Ruan: "I think none of them did as well as you."

It's a lie.

Xie Ruan has been in this world for so long.

I've eaten at a restaurant.

How could Xie Ruan possibly know what the restaurant's chef's cooking tasted like?

Xie Ruan only knew that the meals Zhou Jingchi always asked his assistant to deliver were delicious.

It's the best food in the world.

But now, for the sake of our purpose.

Xie Ruan had no choice but to go against her will.

Ji Ye seemed to completely believe Xie Ruan's words: "You like it? This is my first time making it."

?

This is my first time making this!?

It's over.

It's completely over.

Xie Ruan dared not show any weakness on her face, but upon hearing Ji Ye's reply, she couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

He was surprised that he didn't come down to check if Ji Ye was in the villa.

So Ji Ye, who had never cooked before, was so hungry that he came to make braised shrimp for the first time in his life.

Xie Ruan could barely control the cold sweat on his forehead.

Even Xie Ruan herself didn't realize that her fingers had intentionally or unintentionally brushed against the man's wrist: "Brother, you have such a talent for cooking, you're so...so good at cooking."

Ji Ye was praised to the skies.

Xie Ruan thought, "Since I've praised him like this, Ji Ye shouldn't remember that he was led away by 'Jiang Zhi' last night, right?"

Xie Ruan gently pressed Ji Ye's wrist with her fingers.

Unexpectedly, Ji Ye's voice came from beside her: "How did you and Pei Zhi sleep last night?"

QAQ!

I'm going to die.

Xie Ruan is trying so hard to change the subject.

How come Ji Ye still remembers?!

Xie Ruan really wanted to run away.

However, he couldn't make it too obvious yet.

After all, what if Xie Ruan runs away at this moment!

Given the disparity in physical strength, he will soon be caught up by Ji Ye!

so……

Xie Ruan's dark eyes darted around, glancing at the sweet and sour pork ribs. She blinked, then, as if pleading, grasped the man's arm and pressed down, "Um, brother..."

?

Seeing Ji Ye's stunned expression, Xie Ruan continued, "Can I have a bite of the sweet and sour pork ribs?"

In short, don't mention "Jiang Zhi" anymore!!

Xie Ruan didn't want to explain anymore.

Xie Ruan thought, "I had delicious sweet and sour pork ribs yesterday."

How bad can it taste?

Xie Ruan watched expectantly as Ji Ye picked up a piece and fed it to her.

I never expected this...

Dry, firewood.

It has a slightly fishy smell.

How can fresh pork ribs be cooked like this?

So who cooked dinner yesterday?

Could it be...?

Yesterday's phone rang—it belonged to a food delivery guy.

Did you order all your meals yesterday?

QAQ!

Xie Ruan was dumbfounded.

Xie Ruan really wanted to run away.

He wanted to vomit, but Ji Ye was right in front of him, so he could only force a smile: "Okay, it's delicious." Yeah, right.

Being a nanny has spoiled Xie Ruan's sense of taste.

Xie Ruan used to be able to eat any kind of food.

Xie Ruan would do many things as long as she could fill her stomach.

...

But I only worked as a nanny here for a few days.

Xie Ruan really couldn't eat anymore.

Xie Ruan smiled, her mouth full of pork ribs, finding it hard to swallow.

Seeing Xie Ruan's bulging lips, Ji Ye assumed she liked the food and quickly added another piece. "Then have another piece, Ruan. These were all made for you, so don't be shy about eating them."

Made for him!?

Xie Ruan trembled slightly.

He can't eat it.

Xie Ruan felt a chill run down her spine, but she still managed to smile: "That won't do."

Xie Ruan nudged Ji Ye. She tried her best to appear flawless, but there was still a hint of forced smile in her expression: "Brother, we should eat this together."

Ji Ye's lips curled slightly, completely oblivious to Xie Ruan's extremely obvious expression.

Ji Ye picked up a spare rib, intending to feed Xie Ruan another piece.

Unexpectedly, Xie Ruan seized the opportunity and, with a push, ran off into the distance.

Ji Ye only saw Xie Ruan's back.

And Xie Ruan's frantic escape, fleeing towards Pei Zhi's floor.

*

then.

Xie Ruan narrowly escaped disaster.

Thankfully, Pei Zhi still allowed him access.

*

Regarding the villa.

Ji Ye's agent knew nothing about it.

Ji Ye's agent initially thought that Ji Ye would only disappear for a few days.

Unexpectedly, even after Ji Ye disappeared for several days, his agent still couldn't contact him.

Even when Ji Ye disappeared for a week.

Ji Ye's agent searched all over Yungang City, and even all the places Ji Ye usually went, but still couldn't find Ji Ye.

When Ji Ye disappeared for a month.

Ji Ye's agent has searched almost the entire country, but he still hasn't been able to find Ji Ye.

Ji Ye's agent was extremely anxious.

When he felt the situation was beyond repair and contacted Assistant Li, he was completely surprised to receive an unlikely answer: "Could it be at No. 7 Seaview Bay?"

Ji Ye's agent said it was impossible: "Ji Ye is unlikely to go to a place like that. You know, Ji Ye and President Pei don't have a very good relationship. If Ji Ye went, wouldn't he owe President Pei a favor? Ji Ye doesn't like owing favors. Besides, if Ji Ye could have any connection with President Pei, he would have accepted it long ago. How could he have dragged it out for so many years and suddenly run off to live there?"

Ji Ye's agent was unaware that Ji Ye had sought treatment for insomnia from Xie Ruan.

He spoke firmly to Assistant Li: "He did stay there a few times this year due to an accident, but I think it was just a coincidence. Now Ji Ye has disappeared for a month. You can't say that he disappeared for a month and stayed at No. 7 Seaview Bay, can you? That would be so boring, Ji Ye couldn't stand it."

Who doesn't know that Ji Ye is a workaholic?

Having worked for so many years, I have almost never asked for a break.

Even during the Lunar New Year, Ji Ye is always working and creating, no matter when or where.

How could someone like that turn down work and spend a month staying in a villa?

impossible.

Absolutely impossible.

If I really went, I wouldn't have blocked him.

Ji Ye's manager was even wondering if Ji Ye would go on an adventure in some forest.

Even so, Ji Ye's agent never imagined that they could find Ji Ye in the villa.

Unexpectedly, Assistant Li chuckled and said, "Since you've already searched all the places you need to, why not go find one more and then think about the next method?"

Ji Ye's agent remained silent.

Assistant Li: "I'm going too, do you want to come along?"

Ji Ye's agent eventually compromised.

When I got into the car with Assistant Li, we headed to Seaview Bay No. 7.

Ji Ye's agent was still skeptical, and even whispered to Assistant Li, "Ji Ye usually goes out, abroad, or on vacation to find inspiration. But he rarely loses contact, or rather, he never does. He might have lost contact recently because he wasn't feeling well. So I think it's unlikely that he's still in Yungang City, or even staying at home."

In Ji Ye's manager's opinion.

Ji Ye's inspiration comes from the outdoors.

It's highly unlikely that they'll stay home.

This image differs from the agent's perception.

He had almost no hope.

When Ji Ye's agent followed Assistant Li into the room, he was still sighing, imagining where Ji Ye might be and all the possibilities.

Unexpectedly, just as he looked up and followed Assistant Li as he opened the door...

But he saw it—

In the kitchen.

The nanny, her eyes red and swollen, was ready to run away.

And then, at that moment, Ji Ye pulled the nanny over, held her in his arms, and left her feet dangling in the air.

Wait?

There was still the aroma of food coming from the kitchen.

Ji Ye's agent smelled the aroma; it seemed to be braised pork, braised prawns, and braised spare ribs.

? ? ?

Wait.

Why is Ji Ye wearing an apron?

Surely this young master wouldn't cook?

Hasn't he never lifted a finger in his entire life?

Ji Ye's agent's brain went blank.

Assistant Li also looked surprised.

Li's assistant and Ji Ye's agent are different.

Ji Ye's agent is not responsible for work at the villa and usually doesn't come.

However, Assistant Li is Pei Zhi's assistant, so he is also in charge of this villa.

Assistant Li had finally found some free time to check on Xie Ruan's work progress, who had only been with the company for a little over a month. He also needed to put some things in Wen Hezhou's room today.

But unexpectedly.

He happened to see it; Ji Ye just happened to pin Xie Ruan down on the table.

?

Assistant Li felt that he had let Xie Ruan down a bit.

Assistant Li and Ji Ye's agent were still in shock.

Xie Ruan shook her head frantically, her body trembling slightly: "No, I won't eat anymore, brother..."

Xie Ruan's voice was entirely one of weakness.

Xie Ruan: "Brother, I'm not eating anymore..."

Xie Ruan: "I really can't eat anymore."

Xie Ruan didn't see the person at the door at all.

His eyes were a little red.

Xie Ruan thought that she could get rid of Ji Ye by running away a month ago.

Who would have thought that Ji Ye always pretended to be out, but was actually at home all the time!

Moreover, it's as if he doesn't have a job all day long, constantly pressuring him to taste different dishes.

Xie Ruan was almost in tears.

He admitted that Ji Ye's cooking was indeed much better than before.

But eating like this is too strange.

Moreover, he was already full.

I really don't want to eat anymore.

But Ji Ye still acts like a big bad guy.

They kept saying he was too thin and needed to eat more, so he ate a little more.

How could he possibly eat so much?!

Xie Ruan's eyes reddened; she hadn't expected this at all.

Ji Ye pressed him down again, added a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs that was even more perfect than the one he had made a month ago, and coaxed him in a low voice, "Be good, eat some more."

Xie Ruan: "..."

Assistant Li/Ji Ye's agent: "..."

Assistant Li/Ji Ye's agent: "." Wait a minute.

Can Ji Ye be this gentle?

Assistant Li/Ji Ye's agent: Isn't Xie Ruan the nanny?

Assistant Li/Ji Ye's agent: Want some more?

Assistant Li/Ji Ye's agent: Could this dish really have been made by Ji Ye??

Assistant Li/Ji Ye's agent: The young master cooks for the nanny? ???

Are they still asleep?

I just saw this scene of the reversed Heavenly Generals.

?

*

Assistant Li and Ji Ye's agent were completely baffled.

They rubbed their eyes in confusion.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Jingchi's assistant, Afei, was also completely bewildered at this moment.

As everyone knows, Zhou Jingchi has a lot of free time.

He didn't have much work because during the years when things were stagnant, Zhou Jingchi was almost always on vacation.

However, Zhou Jingchi is an extremely restless person.

Most of the time, when Zhou Jingchi is on vacation, he chooses to surf or do something else.

but……

Recently, Afei discovered that Zhou Jingchi spent almost all of his vacation time in one place, which was—

No. 7 Seaview Bay.

At first, Zhou Jingchi's assistant, Afei, thought that Zhou Jingchi was just too tired from work and needed to rest.

Unexpectedly, ever since Zhou Jingchi received the food that Ji Ye made for Xie Ruan a month ago and was praised by Xie Ruan, he has been showing off.

Zhou Jingchi seemed like a completely different person.

Not only is Ah Fei no longer needed to bring Xie Ruan meals.

She even started arguing with Ji Ye about cooking skills every day.

Even today, when he finally didn't have to cook, Afei didn't see Zhou Jingchi have a moment to spare.

Instead, they watched as Zhou Jingchi bypassed his agent and assistant and went straight to the newly opened trendy shop to queue up for desserts.

Meanwhile, Zhou Jingchi had been queuing for six hours.

Afei watched with concern, noting that Zhou Jingchi's surroundings were already overcrowded.

Afei watched helplessly as Zhou Jingchi signed autographs and bought all the different kinds of desserts.

I just saw Zhou Jingchi get into the car as if he had no energy.

Until the car actually drove away.

Ah Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother, why are you in line? I can help you."

Ah Fei was panting heavily; queuing to buy things was his assistant's responsibility. Zhou Jingchi was different; she was a celebrity, and going out would be too conspicuous. Ah Fei was worried something might happen to her.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Jingchi not only paid attention to him, but also said something that A Fei found extremely incomprehensible.

Zhou Jingchi: "Aruan likes to eat this."

Ah Fei was already quite familiar with Xie Ruan, but his mind was full of questions: "?"

Regardless of whether Xie Ruan likes it or not, something just doesn't seem right, does it?

You know, even if Xie Ruan really liked it, Zhou Jingchi could have asked Afei to buy it for Xie Ruan.

Wasn't Zhou Jingchi always like this before?

How did it become a matter of doing everything myself?

Ah Fei couldn't understand what was wrong with his older brother at all.

Moreover, there were things Ah Fei couldn't understand even more—

Afei: "Hey bro, Xie Ruan hasn't gone out to buy anything, has she?"

This shop is so popular that, because it's a trendy spot, they don't offer delivery; you have to order in person.

But Xie Ruan is a nanny.

How could I possibly queue for six, seven, or eight hours like Zhou Jingchi to buy things?

Afei: "So, how do you know something tastes good or that you like it if you've never tried it?"

Afei really didn't understand, so he could only ask Zhou Jingchi.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Jingchi deduced freely: "He likes it, I'm sure of it."

Afei: "?" No, how can you be sure about this? How exactly are you sure? He was so curious.

Afei heard Zhou Jingchi add, "When he was watching the TV commercial, he watched the cake commercial for a full thirty seconds."

Afei: "..." Is it possible that I didn't subscribe to an ad-free membership, so I have to watch the 30-second intro ad?

Zhou Jingchi: "Moreover, he didn't blink once during the 30-second commercial break."

Afei: "..." His brother should just become a detective; the entertainment industry is a waste of his talent.

People thank Ruan for watching the advertisement.

He saw Xie Ruan's eyes widen without blinking.

Afei took a deep breath.

But he still breathed a sigh of relief when he and the driver took Zhou Jingchi back to No. 7 Seaview Bay.

He joked with the driver, "I feel like, bro, I've forgotten I'm not from Yungang."

Zhou Jingchi used to always go home.

Now he doesn't even go home anymore.

Even Ah Fei was a little curious.

What magic does Xie Ruan possess?

Even their older brother has changed.

*

Ah Fei is still confused.

As the actor's agent and assistant, they weren't much better off.

It's worth noting that Wen Hezhou debuted earlier than the vast majority of people in the entertainment industry.

The agent is highly experienced and has known Wen Hezhou for many years; he is also aware of Wen Hezhou's uncompromising nature.

However, the agent still left a message for Wen Hezhou two weeks ago—

I was surprised by the message "On vacation, do not disturb".

After all, Wen Hezhou rarely takes vacations.

There was no instance of them disappearing from the public eye after leaving the film set and finishing their work.

The agent was unable to contact Wen Hezhou for two whole weeks.

When the agent contacted Assistant Lee, he was still somewhat troubled and told him about the matter.

Unexpectedly, while he was on the phone with Assistant Li...

To everyone's surprise, Assistant Li happened to see Xie Ruan being fed three more pieces of sweet and sour pork ribs in Ji Ye's arms before running away.

Assistant Li thought to himself, "Fine, I should send something to Wen Hezhou too."

To his surprise, he entered the elevator as if watching a spectacle, and Xie Ruan rushed in right after him.

Assistant Li practically saw Xie Ruan running towards him faster than a rabbit.

Assistant Li happened to see Ji Ye, who had been chasing after them, get stuck outside the elevator door.

Assistant Li hasn't spoken to Xie Ruan yet.

Just after exiting the elevator, I saw Xie Ruan being pulled into a closet by a hand.

Wait.

Assistant Li's mind was still blank, and he hadn't come to his senses when he stepped into the room. Just then, he saw clearly the person in the closet who was holding onto Xie Ruan and refusing to let go...

It seems to have happened over the phone...

I can't find Wen Hezhou's agent anywhere...

Wen Hezhou.

really.

Assistant Li was able to accept Ji Ye's abnormality and began to learn cooking.

They can accept many of the bizarre things that happened when Wen Hezhou and Pei Zhi came to live in this villa.

But only...

This matter.

Assistant Li shifted his gaze.

The only one in the closet was Wen Hezhou.

Furthermore, Wen Hezhou even pulled Xie Ruan into the closet...

I can't believe it.

Assistant Li felt that he had entered the room incorrectly.

Unexpectedly, just as Assistant Li was walking outside, thinking that if he came in again, he wouldn't mistake the person in the closet for Wen Hezhou,

He happened to be in the closet, looking at Wen Hezhou, who was dressed in a white suit today, extremely elegant, no different from the dashing young man he always was.

At this moment, her body was trembling, even more so than Xie Ruan, who was shaking like a sieve. She spoke weakly to Xie Ruan, "I... I'm a little afraid of the dark. Can you stay with me?"

Xie Ruan did not turn around to look at Assistant Li at all.

He felt as if the air itself had almost frozen.

Xie Ruan's brain completely shut down.

He's afraid of people too.

Why did we have to drag him in?

and.

The original book doesn't mention that Wen Hezhou has any fear of the dark.

Xie Ruan remembered that in the original book, when the protagonist got lost, Wen Hezhou calmly searched for him all night long.

How come you've become afraid of the dark now?

Xie Ruan had rushed up to hide from Ji Ye in a panic.

His brain was too overwhelmed by the panic that rushed up to him to think.

But Xie Ruan knew one thing clearly...

That is—

It was broad daylight.

What's a movie star afraid of being criticized?

Xie Ruan was almost ready to complain.

Before he could speak, Wen Hezhou pulled him into his broad chest.

Xie Ruan is unable to move.

The cabinet was already cramped.

In the cramped space, Xie Ruan could feel the other person's body heat surrounding him.

Xie Ruan couldn't tell if Wen Hezhou's body temperature was slightly higher, or if his own body temperature had been raised by Wen Hezhou.

Xie Ruan felt her whole body burning up.

Completely unaware, Wen Hezhou, who was inside the cabinet at that moment, looked up from where Xie Ruan couldn't see him, and swept his eyes over Assistant Li with an extremely warning look.

Assistant Li was trembling all over.

He dared not linger any longer.

On the other end of the phone, Assistant Li was still listening to Wen Hezhou's agent's confusion about not being able to find Wen Hezhou. He pursed his lips, swallowed, and looked at Wen Hezhou's almost warning look. He subconsciously put down the documents and slowly walked out the door, one step, two steps, three steps.

Assistant Li pursed his lips.

He closed the door gently, as if not wanting to disturb the two of them.

"Smack."

The door closed not very loudly.

But enough to leave the two of them in absolute silence after the door was closed.

Xie Ruan almost held her breath.

Although his relationship with Wen Hezhou improved a little through spending time together.

But I don't know why.

There are a lot of people with free time this month.

First, Ji Ye took a break.

Then Zhou Jingchi took a break.

Then it was Wen Hezhou.

Xie Ruan was far too tense.

As a result, even now, when Wen Hezhou is holding him, he can't help but tremble all over.

After a long pause, Xie Ruan finally spoke, her voice trembling, "That, that..."

Xie Ruan didn't know if she was so frightened that her mind was clouded, or if there was some other reason.

He was completely absorbed in feeling the man holding him as he slowly closed the cabinet.

Subconsciously, she complained, "Can't we just come out of the closet? That way, you won't be afraid of the dark, right?...Teacher Wen."