With some time still to go before the official start of filming for "Innocent," Su Er spends her days studying the script, learning sign language, and getting to know the character in preparation for filming.

Of course, there were a few business events or promotional activities for previous dramas, but I basically went and returned on the same day.

Later, when she thought back on those days, she realized they were actually some of the few happy times she and Jiang Siyan had ever shared.

She often films for months at a time, and they each have their own careers, so they rarely have time to spend together.

For almost a month, they lived like any ordinary couple, eating, chatting, and watching movies together.

Su Er would also snuggle in his arms and act coquettishly, asking him to rehearse with her.

For a moment, Su Er thought it would be nice if things just continued like this.

However, such thoughts are like fleeting shooting stars, easily missed.

After dinner, the two snuggled up on the sofa as usual.

Su Er lay on Jiang Siyan's lap, reciting her lines from the script. Jiang Siyan stroked her hair with one hand and worked on documents on his tablet with the other. Suddenly, he remembered and asked, "Have you been looking at houses lately?"

Su Er paused almost imperceptibly in the hand holding the paper, then quickly gave a nonchalant "hmm".

Recently, she did ask Lin Shuqin to help her find a house in a suitable location and at a reasonable price. It didn't necessarily have to be in the northern part of the city; as long as there was an airport nearby, it would be convenient to go anywhere.

She had saved some money since she started acting, but hadn't really bought anything for herself yet. After thinking it over, she decided that a house was a more reliable option.

Jiang Siyan put down his tablet, reached out and moved the script that she was blocking his view, and asked casually with his eyes down, "Are you not used to living here?"

"No, that's not it." Su Er put down the script and looked at him, "I just want my own house, my own space. It feels different."

Listening to her exaggerated tone, Jiang Siyan still couldn't quite understand her sudden pursuit, thinking it was probably just like a child finally getting the toy they'd been longing for.

Without thinking much, he pinched her cheek and said, "If you have any needs, tell He Wen and have him compile a few. See which one you like and choose one yourself."

Su Er pouted and refused, "No way, I can't afford the ones Secretary He chose."

Jiang Siyan laughed and flicked her nose, "I can even get you to pay for it."

Su Er's expression froze for a moment, then she sat on his lap like a spoiled child, "I don't care, you're not allowed to get involved in this."

"What, can't I even give my girlfriend a gift? What's with the tantrum?" Jiang Siyan pinched her chin, not understanding why she was being difficult. "Hmm?"

Su Er slapped his hand away. "No... the sense of accomplishment from buying it yourself is different from that from having someone else give it to you, you know? But... if you want to give it to me, then give it to me. I'm not stupid. If you give it to me, I'll definitely take it."

Jiang Siyan particularly liked her playful appearance and kissed her ear. "Okay, then let He Wen pick one for you later."

After Lin Shuqin learned about this, she only asked her one question: why did you refuse in the first place?

Su Er didn't say anything, but she already had a vague answer in her heart: a house is something that has too much of a price tag.

She didn't want their relationship to end up as a commodity with a price tag, so she tried her best to keep it pure.

That's incredibly naive and foolish.

Su Er herself knew this.

Faced with her silence, Lin Shuqin only reminded her of one sentence, "Xiao Er, do you still remember what I told you at the beginning?"

Su Er remembers that more than one person reminded her not to get involved.

Su Er also thought that she could control herself in this relationship and keep her heart in check.

But... there were always a few moments when she felt that he truly loved her.

She loved how Jiang Siyan could patiently comfort her even after accepting all her bad moods, and she could never forget his gentle eyes and brows when he kissed her with a smile.

Therefore, faced with the overwhelming love in her heart, she could only remain silent.

The filming period for "Innocence" was expected to be four months. Before going to Anshi, Jiang Siyan took her to have her pulse checked.

The main reason is that during her period, she not only suffered from severe pain that almost made her faint, but the amount of bleeding was also quite alarming.

Actually, it's been like this ever since she went into the water that time. It's just that this time it was very unfortunate that they had been together for a long time and he happened to run into her.

"How long has it been?" Jiang Siyan pressed his palm against a hot towel and rubbed her stomach, looking at her with a furrowed brow.

The person on the bed was deathly pale with pain, and their forehead was covered in cold sweat from the pain.

Su Er turned her face away. "What do you mean, how long?"

The pain in her lower abdomen was much better than before, and she had the energy to answer him.

"Stop interrupting me." Jiang Siyan's voice suddenly rose. "You weren't like this before."

Su Er's eyelashes trembled, "That's because you didn't..."

"You're still lying!"

Su Er was taken aback by his shout. She blinked and cautiously looked at his tense profile, knowing that he was really angry.

She reached out and tugged at his sleeve. "Don't be angry. I went to the hospital, and the doctor said it's nothing serious. I just need to take good care of myself."

"It started last winter, didn't it?" Jiang Siyan ignored her explanation and made a direct judgment.

The water was poured in during the dead of winter; if she didn't have a stomachache, who would?

Su Er looked embarrassed and before she could answer, she saw him stand up and make a phone call.

Almost the instant Jiang Siyan picked up the phone, Su Er struggled to get up and grab his phone.

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