Xie Xinrou

“Yun Jin, I don’t know what you encountered in the corridor outside the ward that made you so uneasy, but I will definitely help you if there is any need.”

Qiqi transformed back into human form and reached out to pat Yunjin's head.

Yun Jin was slightly taken aback, then quickly slapped his hand away: "What are you doing? Why are you suddenly getting so emotional? Do you want something from me?"

Although Yun Jin's mouth was tough, her fluffy tail was already standing upright.

"Ouch, that was so hard." Qiqi quickly withdrew her hand and smiled.

"So, what are your plans now? To stay with Shen Yi'an?"

"I plan to stay with Teacher Wang for a while. It would be more convenient if I could stay here. If he doesn't allow it, I'll think of something else." Qi Qi scratched her head and looked out the window.

“That’s true, but you don’t need to worry too much. Shen Yi’an isn’t a bad person.” Yun Jin picked up her phone and turned over.

Regarding Qin Yi, although Yun Jin made some harsh words, she still hadn't decided what to do. Yun Chen would be back soon, and she could discuss it with her then.

Yun Jin sighed, looking at her slightly trembling fingers. This fear of exposure had always accompanied her, appearing in every nightmare and every flashback, accumulating little by little until now.

Should I cancel the show first, and then move to another place to live an anonymous life?

And... what about Shen Yi'an?

Will he come with me?

...

The black screen reflected Yun Jin's troubled expression. So troublesome, so troublesome, so troublesome. Should she break up with Shen Yi'an? But then Yun Jin would seem like a scumbag.

Ultimately, it was his identity that caused the trouble.

The living room was very quiet, with only the soft tinkling of the wind chimes. Through the reflection of her phone screen, Yun Jin noticed that Qi Qi was tilting her head and looking at her. Yun Jin frowned, and the cat and dog made eye contact with each other unintentionally.

Qiqi quickly looked away, stood up, and walked to the French windows to admire the scenery.

"Qiqi, what are you doing?" Yun Jin looked at him with displeasure.

With his back to Yun Jin, he said casually, "I wasn't looking at you. I was looking at the scenery outside the window. Look, it seems someone is coming."

"Really." Yun Jin muttered to herself. Qi Qi couldn't help much anyway, and this would only annoy her more.

Qi Qi's ears perked up immediately, and she turned to Yun Jin, saying, "Someone's really here, it looks like there are two of them."

Upon hearing this, Yun Jin felt he was just changing the subject: "Really? Your nose is so sensitive, how come I didn't smell it at my house last time?"

The moment she finished speaking.

"Ring ring—"

The wind chimes at the door jingled crisply as the door opened.

Yun Jin thought it was Shen Yi'an returning, so she looked up at the door and complained, "Shen Yi'an, come back—"

Then, upon seeing who it was, Yun Jin swallowed back the rest of her words.

Xie Xinrou!

What's going on?

Did Shen Yi'an bring her back?

Yun Jin's brain was working at lightning speed, while Qi Qi had already transformed back into her dog form and was quietly peeking out from the side.

Xie Xinrou, standing at the door, was clearly startled by Yun Jin. Her eyes widened, and she instinctively covered her mouth, a hint of panic flashing across her face.

In a flash, Yun Jin's body reacted before her brain did.

She suddenly pounced on the other side of the sofa, out of Xie Xinrou's sight, her body shrinking abruptly, and with a "whoosh," she transformed back into her cat form.

Just as she was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she suddenly realized something was wrong: Xie Xinrou had clearly seen her own human form, so what was the point of turning into a cat now!

Realizing how foolish she had been, Yun Jin had no choice but to sheepishly transform back into human form and sit motionless on the ground.

Qiqi was trying not to laugh.

"Ta-da!"

Xie Xinrou walked over in high heels, bringing a fragrant breeze with her. She first looked Yun Jin up and down, and then said, "Hello."

Immediately afterwards, she turned back to Shen Yi'an and shouted, "Holy crap, you really have a girlfriend!"

"Of course, you think I'm lying to you?" Shen Yi'an walked into the living room with a matter-of-fact expression, then asked with some surprise, "Yun Jin, why are you sitting on the floor?"

Yun Jin quickly stood up, dusted herself off, her eyes darting around, and swallowed hard before saying, "Uh... hello, is there anything I can help you with?"

Shen Yi'an stepped forward and patted the dust off her clothes, saying with some dissatisfaction, "What do you mean you're the ones she came to pick up the luggage she left behind?"

"Oh... I see." Yun Jin subconsciously patted her chest.

Qiqi, who had been watching the commotion from the sidelines, walked over and nuzzled Yun Jin's leg with her head. The moment Shen Yi'an's eyes swept over Qiqi, the smile on his face froze for a moment.

He bent down, reached out and touched his head, and said with a forced smile, "You're still here."

After saying that, Shen Yi'an silently increased the force in his hand, and the veins on the back of his hand bulged out. Qi Qi did not move at all, but just showed her belly in a flattering manner and made "ooh ooh ooh" sounds.

"Cough, cough, cough," Xie Xinrou coughed lightly for a while, crossed her arms and shook them, before finally managing to say, "Alright, I won't stay here anymore."

Shen Yi'an, who was still competing with Qi Qi, looked up in disbelief when he heard Xie Xinrou's words and said, "You...you actually had this idea? No wonder you insisted on coming along."

Yun Jin's eyes darted back and forth between the two of them, completely bewildered.

"I've already given up on that idea, haven't I?" Xie Xinrou said, knowing she was in the wrong.

"What made you change your mind and become a good person?" Shen Yi'an looked at her suspiciously.

"Isn't your girlfriend here? I won't bother her." Xie Xinrou said, taking out her phone.

Yun Jin had always seen Xie Xinrou act unreasonably before, so this was the first time she had ever seen her so normal.

Yun Jin and Shen Yi'an exchanged a glance, the latter looking shocked.

"The sun still rises in the west," Yun Jin heard Shen Yi'an mutter.

"Yun Li, right?" Xie Xinrou looked up and pointed at Shen Yi'an. "Why do you like him?"

“No, my name is Yun Jin,” the sudden question startled Yun Jin for a moment, but she answered honestly without much thought, “because his eyes are very beautiful.”

The answer caused the air to freeze for a few seconds before Xie Xinrou broke the silence. She paused for a moment, then couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Sorry, I didn't hear your name clearly. Your name is Yun Jin, right? You... hahaha... you're so cute."

Seeing Xie Xinrou laughing on the side, Yun Jin wondered if she had given a strange answer. She looked at Shen Yi'an, somewhat puzzled.

Shen Yi'an turned his head slightly to avoid her gaze, but Yun Jin saw that his fair skin turned red at a visible speed, and even his earlobes turned a little red.

He pretended to be calm and said loudly to Xie Xinrou, "What are you laughing at? If you have nothing to do, you should leave now."

Yun Jin looked down at Qi Qi again. Qi Qi's mouth was half open, and its tail was no longer wagging much.

Did I say something wrong? Yun Jin began to doubt herself.

Xie Xinrou's departure did not change the strange atmosphere in the living room. Yun Jin sat on the sofa, looking left at Shen Yi'an who was covering his mouth with his hand, and right at Qi Qi who was lying to the side wagging its tail.

"Um... Yun Jin, what have you been doing these past few days?" Shen Yi'an spoke first, glancing up at Yun Jin before looking down again.

"It's nothing. Why don't you dare look at me? Was what I just said really funny?" Yun Jin said unhappily.

"No, no, I was just surprised," Shen Yi'an quickly waved his hand. "It's my problem, not yours."

"Okay, what have you been doing these past few days?" Yun Jin asked.

“Uh—Xie Xinrou was beaten by Zhang Shuo, so I went to see her. Then my aunt and the others came too, and I helped settle them in,” Shen Yi’an said.

"Then why don't they get a divorce?" Yun Jin pressed.

“They’ve never been married, but they’ve always lived together. Even though they have a child, they’re still boyfriend and girlfriend.” Shen Yi’an shook his head.

Qiqi's ears were perked up, listening intently to the gossip.

"Ah—this," Yun Jin paused, then changed the subject, "She seems to be in much better shape today than before."

"Firstly, it's because she's away from Zhang Shuo, and secondly, her aunt and the others had a good talk with her." Shen Yi'an and Qi Qi exchanged a glance, and Qi Qi immediately shrank back.

"However, this is intermittent. Xie Xinrou is often like this. She says she wants to live a good life, but after being with Zhang Shuo, she forgets everything." Shen Yi'an sighed softly as he said this.

Yun Jin was surprised by this outcome and sighed as well.

The phone vibrated on the sofa, and a message from Yun Chen appeared on the screen. Yun Jin swiped her hand and picked up the phone.

Meanwhile, Shen Yi'an, sitting to the side, traced circles on the sofa with his hand, took a deep breath, and cautiously said, "Um, Yun Jin, I—"

But before he could finish speaking, he was abruptly interrupted by Yun Jin's delighted scream.

"Ah—Yun Chen is back! I have to go back now. My goodness, so fast!" Yun Jin suddenly jumped up from the sofa.

Seeing her like this, Shen Yi'an swallowed back the words he was about to say. Somewhat dejected, he changed his mind and asked, "Do you need me to take you home?"

"Thank you." Yun Jin's mind was no longer on this. She rushed into the room, grabbed her small bag, and then rushed back like a gust of wind.

"Let's go." Yun Jin stood at the door, her cat ears standing up with happiness, and she called out energetically.

Shen Yi'an smiled helplessly: "Your ears haven't changed back yet!"

Yun Jin stuck out her tongue somewhat awkwardly.

After getting into the car, Shen Yi'an started the engine, and the car drove towards the entrance, disappearing into the night.

After a while, Shen Yi'an didn't turn around. Looking at the road, he softly asked, "When will you be back?"

Yun Jin was happily watching the neon lights rushing past the window: "I'll text you later."

Shen Yi'an smiled, asked no more questions, and focused on driving.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?" Yun Jin noticed the atmosphere in the car and looked away.

"It's nothing, I just got back and you left." Shen Yi'an smiled.

At the entrance of the residential area, Yun Chen, despite being very sleepy, was leaning against a street lamp waiting for Yun Jin to arrive. The moment Yun Jin saw Yun Chen, her longing and joy made her give her a big bear hug as soon as she got out of the car.

Caught off guard, Yun Chen staggered from the impact: "Ouch, sis, be gentle."