Chen Nanxing blushed instantly...excited...excited? A flood of different emotions welled up, making her shyly cover her burning cheeks.

Her heart was still pounding wildly; she almost thought Yan Chenyu was about to do something reckless.

Thankfully, it was just a kiss on the cheek. She quickly got up and sat up straight, adjusting her clothes and posture.

"Here you go, but don't eat too much. It's nighttime now, and you're more likely to get diarrhea."

Yan Chenyu brought several kinds of desserts to her, all of which were Chen Nanxing's favorite flavors.

He thought that Chen Nanxing should only have a few bites, and didn't want her to eat more.

Okay, I understand.

Chen Nanxing met his warm gaze. Yan Chenyu was so gentle at this moment, quite different from when he was jealous.

= = =

Yan Xiluo was drawing design drafts in her study. This time, she had received a custom clothing order from the president of a foreign group. She heard that the president was a woman and the group was no smaller than the Yan Group, but it was not on the rich list.

She is about the same age as Li Shuwen, very beautiful, and very capable.

This was Yan Xiluo's first time meeting her. She had heard that she had immigrated, but she didn't know much about her background.

"President Catherine would look great in this style."

Yan Xiluo revised the blueprints, pondered, and closed her eyes to imagine how it would look on her.

"Catherine? The female CEO of KSL Group in the US?"

Lan Jingyan found the name Catherine somewhat familiar. Judging from the blueprints, she was a female CEO? If he wasn't mistaken, that should be the one he was thinking of.

"Yes, Ayan, do you know her?"

Yan Xiluo slightly raised her eyebrows and looked at Lan Jingyan with a gentle smile.

"We don't know each other, we have no business dealings. I heard she's Aunt Yan's best friend."

Speaking of Catherine, she is quite mysterious, often appearing and disappearing without a trace.

"Mom's best friend? I haven't heard Mom mention her before. Maybe it's because I've only been home for a short time, and Catherine is so busy."

Indeed, I haven't heard Li Shuwen introduce her. Perhaps she's too busy with work, so I haven't had the chance to meet her.

Unexpectedly, her mother's best friend contacted her to order clothes. Logically, Li Shuwen should have told Catherine that she had been found, right?

After all, best friends want to share everything as soon as possible, at least that's how it is with her, Li Mufei, and An Xinyue.

It seems Catherine came specifically to support her business, and it just so happens that she had the time to design it.

“That’s understandable. But you can see Catherine at some major international events. If Aunt Yan goes too, she’ll definitely be with Catherine. Their friendship has been trending on social media many times! I once heard Aunt Yan say in an interview that she and Catherine are childhood friends who grew up together, so their relationship has always been very good.”

Li Shuwen and Catherine have always had a very good and stable friendship.

"Okay, I'll call my mom tomorrow when I'm free."

If she really is Li Shuwen's best friend, she wouldn't be so embarrassed to charge too much; she would at least give her a discount, right?

"Are you done yet? Are you tired? Shall I give you a shoulder massage?"

Lan Jingyan massaged her shoulders tenderly. Now, the responsibility of dance instruction and choreography fell entirely on her shoulders, because Chen Nanxing not only had to master her own dance but also familiarize herself with the script.

He still needs to design clothes when he gets back, and it seems like he can't help with anything, which makes him feel helpless.

Yan Xiluo wished she could learn the art of creating clones.

"It's nothing, it's only the first day, it's just a small appetizer."

She felt it was manageable and not too tiring. Lan Jingyan had arranged for many air conditioners and some heatstroke prevention and cooling gadgets, so she had a fairly comfortable afternoon.

"Would you like to take a shower first? You were sweating a lot when you came back today. I'll run you a bath."

Lan Jingyan turned to go to the bathroom, but stopped because of Yan Xiluo's words.

“Ayan, you’ve changed. You’ve become someone who’s always taking care of me, even busier than me. I still hope you won’t just revolve around me. You’re almost not yourself anymore. You have your own things to do too.”

Yan Xiluo stopped writing and looked at him with a complicated expression. It seemed that Lan Jingyan only revolved around her... and only lived for her?

He seems to have lost himself? She didn't want him to be like that.

"I haven't changed. It's just that I'm like this with the people I love. You would never have seen this side of me before when I didn't have anyone I liked. Besides, I've already finished my work. I was working while you were working. I didn't slack off. I just wanted to have time to talk to you and give you a shoulder massage when you come back."

He hadn't changed; he was still Lan Jingyan, who liked her, loved her, and wanted to protect her for the rest of his life. Especially after that day, he cherished her even more, not wanting to miss a single moment.

But he didn't neglect his own work; he just sped up his completion. He never imagined that loving someone could be so intense...

"I just feel like you're getting tired. You should be resting after you've finished your work, but instead you're taking care of me. I admit I've become dependent on you, but now I feel like I'm a bit useless?"

Yan Xiluo felt somewhat helpless and conflicted. She liked being cared for by the person she loved, but not in a one-sided way. She felt guilty... because her current situation prevented her from giving back in kind...

"Why would you think that? Am I making you feel burdened? I just feel that this is something I enjoy doing, just like you enjoy designing, there's no conflict between them."

Lan Jingyan felt a little disappointed. Was Yan Xiluo finding him annoying? Was he too clingy? He just wanted to spend more time with her, nothing more. Being by her side was simply to make sure she was safe...

"I didn't say you were a burden to me... How about we calm down and think it over?"

Yan Xiluo was startled. Lan Jingyan actually thought that? She just wanted him to stop revolving solely around her; a little more attention was enough…

He's busy with work during the day, and in his spare time he has to take care of her and Nuannuan. Is he made of iron?

He is very capable in many ways and has many more meaningful and worthwhile things to do than cook for her, draw her bath water, massage her shoulders... He is also a leather designer, why would he use such precious hands to do these things for her?

She was afraid that continuing the argument would only lead to a fight.

Lan Jingyan was momentarily speechless. Was she telling him to leave? Was he being too clingy?

"Hmm... if you want some peace and quiet, then go ahead and have some peace and quiet..."

What should he do? But Yan Xiluo was right, they each had their own concerns and thought differently, but their love for each other remained unchanged.

Yan Xiluo enjoyed being taken care of and loved like this, but she hoped even more that he could rest well after work. She felt that love should be equal.