Chapter 77: The Butterfly's Fluttering Wings...

Ugh, how could he be so shameless! In broad daylight, how could this person deliver such a serious line in such a suggestive way? And yet, she felt that it sounded better coming from his mouth than from anyone else.

Dangerous, dangerous, extremely dangerous.

Sheng Yi pretended to be dead for several days and even began to hope that the show could be filmed for a long, long time. Unfortunately, even if the director was willing, the production team couldn't afford to burn through the budget.

On the day filming wrapped, she didn't tell anyone, but when she got home, she found the lights were on.

Does Fu Xiaodan know she's coming back today?

The bedroom door was closed, and the room was completely silent. Sheng Yi checked the time and guessed that she must have gone to sleep.

She pushed her suitcase into the room. Considering that she was moving soon, she was too lazy to unpack the things in the suitcase. She only took out a few daily necessities, washed up quickly, and fell into a deep sleep.

She only realized something was wrong when she woke up the next day. Several cardboard boxes were stacked in the living room; she remembered that this space had been empty when she last came back.

It was nearly noon, but the door to the next room still showed no sign of opening. Sheng Yi listened intently, holding her breath. It was too quiet, so quiet that it made her uneasy.

Fu Xiaodan has never been one to sleep in late. Over the years we've known each other, even on weekends, she's always made sure to get herself ready early, and by this time she's probably already on her way to work overtime.

She waited for a long time, but finally couldn't resist knocking on the door. A few minutes later, a kicking sound came from inside the room.

The door opened, and Fu Xiaodan smiled calmly at her, "You're back?"

Sheng Yi hummed in agreement and asked her as usual, "What do you want to eat for lunch?"

The refrigerator was empty with little food, so Sheng Yi ordered takeout to fill their stomachs for the time being. She also bought ingredients online and cooked a meal herself that evening.

Fu Xiaodan politely finished her meal, and the two, as usual, each occupied one end of the sofa. But this time, Fu Xiaodan wasn't working on her laptop. After a long silence, Fu Xiaodan suddenly said, "I broke up with him."

Sheng Yi's heart skipped a beat, and she restrained herself from looking up at Fu Xiaodan. Fu Xiaodan looked completely calm, and even had the leisure to twitch her lips slightly.

It's just a matter of new faces appearing and old faces leaving; it's just that love is never truly fulfilling.

When she spoke of these things, her face was completely expressionless. Sheng Yi had no idea what kind of struggle she had gone through alone to be able to speak of him so calmly again.

She couldn't move house for the time being. She briefly explained the situation to Wen Shili. Coincidentally, she didn't have any work scheduled for the next two days, so she devoted herself to staying home with Fu Xiaodan.

She didn't know if she needed to be looked after, but at least she could be there whenever she needed to be.

On Monday, Fu Xiaodan resumed her usual urban professional persona, while Sheng Yi stayed home busy with his own things, ensuring that Fu Xiaodan could have a lovingly prepared dinner as soon as she got home. On Valentine's Day, the two even acted like a young couple, going out for a fancy meal together at a restaurant they had long admired.

Not long after leaving, Lao Qian called. Sheng Yi clicked on the link and saw her photo on Toutiao. Fortunately, the poster knew to blur the faces of ordinary people.

The headline was extremely sensational, but the excited netizens were destined to be disappointed. Sheng Yi quickly glanced at a few posts, hung up the phone, and followed Fu Xiaodan ahead.

Looking at the pictures he received, Cao Jun began to think for the 101st time that it was time for him to find a girlfriend.

Otherwise, during this time when everyone is loving and affectionate, he wouldn't even be able to find an excuse not to work overtime, and would only be able to follow behind his boss's girlfriend, covering for her and making arrangements.

But if you really think about it, the boss seems to be more pitiful. He watches helplessly as his girlfriend enjoys a life of luxury with someone else, even going to a bar in a rather romantic way. And what about him? No one to keep him company, no one to love him, and he has to pay several times more to work overtime.

Haha, happiness really is relative. Cao Jun thought to himself, and then realized that the night wasn't so bad after all.

His poor boss was fiddling with his phone, watching the woman on the screen chatting and laughing with others. After staring at her for a long time, he picked up his phone and made a call.

Sheng Yi spent a few days with Fu Xiaodan, but things are different now than before. After a short break, a series of work arrangements awaited her. Sheng Yi left early and returned late every day, and could only meet Fu Xiaodan briefly in the morning and evening.

One day when she returned home, Fu Xiaodan suddenly told her, "I might have to leave S City."

Sheng Yi was taken aback. Although she said "maybe," she always knew how quick and decisive Fu Xiaodan was when making decisions. She said it was a company arrangement; the project in City B needed manpower, and her boss had just recommended her. The position and salary wouldn't be worse than here.

After considering all the pros and cons in her mind, Fu Xiaodan quickly made a decision: "It may be a little sudden, but I've thought it through."

She had no particular reason to stay in S City. If there was, it was simply that she was more familiar with the city.

But does familiarity truly bring a sense of security? An unknown battlefield also holds unknown hopes.

Once the decision was made, Fu Xiaodan acted quickly, while at the same time, Sheng Yi also began packing and cleaning her own things.

On the day Fu Xiaodan left, she looked up at the flight path of the plane and sincerely wished her friend that she could achieve her dreams in her new city.

The next day, she packed her bags and turned a new page in her life in this city.

After settling in, Fu Xiaodan called Sheng Yi, who had been living there for three days.

Sheng Yi didn't turn on the camera, but asked Fu Xiaodan about her experiences and life these past few days. Fu Xiaodan said that she had already started working at the new company, and her colleagues were more friendly and easy-going than she had imagined. More importantly, even the weather in City B was more pleasant than in City S.

She's always like that; she can quickly carve out her own niche in a new environment. While feeling gratified, Sheng Yi silently cursed the scoundrel in her heart for not knowing how to cherish her.

Fu Xiaodan suddenly changed the subject, "What about you?"

Sheng Yi glanced around the room, which was initially unfamiliar but was gradually becoming familiar, and mumbled, "Things are going quite smoothly on my end too. My things are all settled... Well, I'm still sharing an apartment with someone."

Fu Xiaodan suddenly laughed, "Boyfriend, right?"

Sheng Yi's heart skipped a beat, and she wanted to ask how he knew. She hadn't meant to hide it from her, but then she hesitated...

After a brief silence, Fu Xiaodan already knew the answer she wanted, and even had the mood to joke with her, "Then why do you still have time to talk to me?"

Sheng Yi was speechless for once, stammering, and finally managed to squeeze out, "What are you thinking about!"

She was both embarrassed and annoyed, completely unaware of how sweet and charming her voice sounded. Being with a girl like that must be so comfortable and pleasant.

The new company is located in the most bustling area of ​​City B. Standing by the window and looking out, one can see the lights burning late into the night among the buildings. Fu Xiaodan lowered her eyes, concealing the darkness in them, and then gave a short laugh.

very nice.

Sheng Yi rolled around in bed, still covered by the blanket, and remembered what had happened two days ago.

She checked in with a mixture of surprise and suspicion, only to find that Wen Shili wasn't there. The housekeeper warmly welcomed her and helped her tidy up, saying, "Your room has been prepared for you."

Looking at the room filled with the scent of a girl, Sheng Yi secretly questioned Wen Shili's taste.

Although it was a guest room, it had everything one would need. On the first night, Sheng Yi was a little uneasy. She lay in bed for a long time, then got out of bed to check if the door lock was secure. In the end, she fell asleep while watching videos.

Wen Shili seemed to have disappeared. Although he left a message telling her to do whatever she wanted, Sheng Yi only wandered around the public areas.

The room's decor is actually very much in Wen Shili's style; it's not the kind of empty, luxurious, and dazzling space, but rather a casual and natural haven for relaxation. Of course, except for her room.

He seemed to have crammed in everything the girl liked without asking whether it suited her age or preferences, filling the room to the brim.

Sheng Yi didn't know if it was all his idea or if he had borrowed from others' ideas, but... he quite liked it.

She doesn't spend much time at home. Security is very tight in Wen Shili's neighborhood. When the paparazzi were trying to dig up information about his girlfriend, they were probably staking out another location.

Sheng Yi always has someone to pick her up when she travels; the new car and driver were all arranged in advance. Sheng Yi knew his concerns and gladly accepted.

When Lao Qian heard that he had refused the driver she offered, he expressed some doubt, but she and Jingjing quickly changed the subject.

Yes, it's all thanks to Jingjing, who is a super strong assistant—quiet, taciturn, and absolutely obedient to her.

Because she had postponed her work for a few days, her schedule didn't match Zeng Shaoguang's. Finally, Lao Qian received news that Zeng Shaoguang's schedule had become available and that they needed to participate in a joint event the next day.

The elevator doors closed, the signal was intermittent, and Sheng Yi watched the floor numbers rise. With a "ding," they finally arrived. She unlocked the elevator with her fingerprint and heard Lao Qian calling "hello, hello" on the other end, only then remembering that she hadn't hung up the phone.

"Okay, you can arrange it," she said softly to him.

Just as I was about to touch the light switch by the door, I felt someone close to me in the darkness.

He put his arm around her waist, then lowered his head and silenced her unspoken words.

Sheng Yi felt a sudden urge, and the phone screen lit up again, emitting a pale, eerie light—the only glimmer in the darkness. Sheng Yi could no longer hear what Lao Qian was saying; only his warm breath echoed in her ears.

His chuckle was very soft and quiet, but it sounded like thunder to her. Sheng Yi hurriedly hung up the phone and focused on dealing with the advances of the people around her.

How long has it been since we last met? In her dizzy state, she unconsciously kept thinking. Her burning body temperature and rapid heartbeat made her mind go blank. The only thing she could feel was her lover who had abandoned her here and ignored her completely.

Darkness, this damned darkness. She clung tightly to him, unable to withstand his increasingly intense probing. Sheng Yi's body slid down involuntarily, but he caught her and pulled her to sit on the nearest high table.

Sheng Yi lowered her head, feeling the longing and yearning of this long-awaited reunion, and poured out all her thoughts between her lips. Her body slowly became hot, and Fu Xiaodan's teasing from the past two days lingered in her mind. Sheng Yi thought blankly for a long time before finally remembering what she had said: "He looks like he has great stamina, so take it easy on yourself."

A million fireworks exploded in Sheng Yi's mind in an instant. She hugged his neck and buried her face in his. Wen Shili kissed her cheek and turned on the light.

After taking a shower and lying in bed, Sheng Yi's heart was still pounding like a butterfly's wings. She listened intently to the sounds outside the door, but unfortunately, the door was too soundproof, and she was afraid that Wen Shili would suddenly knock on the door.

But... but it was all just her overthinking.

On the lit screen, there were only two simple words: "Goodnight".

good evening.

Sheng Yi gazed at the ceiling and murmured softly. He finally drifted off to sleep in the latter half of the night.