Ma Zhaoshi clicked his tongue in disapproval, wondering how long Sun Xingyan's attentiveness would last.

He didn't believe anyone could care about someone like that for a lifetime.

He was always this attentive when he started a relationship, but after a while he would forget about it, while the woman would be the one who cared for him the most.

He certainly hoped that his brothers would live a long and happy life together and have many children, but he also wanted to see how they would end up.

Are they still deeply in love, have their relationship become as bland as water, or are they just pretending to be together?

...

Xia Baozhu went to the dressing room to remove her makeup and change her clothes. The three of them then prepared to leave.

Then the director's voice came: "Ms. Xia, please wait a moment."

This attitude was completely different from when he was filming earlier; he was gentle and kind.

"What is it, Director Chen?" Xia Baozhu turned around and asked with a smile, her smile dazzling Director Chen's eyes.

Director Chen pulled a business card out of his pocket: "This is my contact information. If Ms. Xia still wants to act, she can contact me."

"Okay, Director Chen." Xia Baozhu took the business card and put it in her bag.

"Ms. Xia, you can also leave your contact information."

After saying goodbye to Director Chen, Xia Baozhu got back into the car, turned on the heater, and finally felt better.

"Being an actor is really tough," she remarked.

“That’s because you haven’t studied it, sister-in-law. If you had, it would be much easier for you with your qualifications,” Ma Zhaoshi replied.

"And they earn a lot, though it's not considered a lot here. Abroad, acting is one of the highest-paying professions."

"Don't listen to him. There are many more actors who don't make money. Baozhu, have some more water."

Sun Xingyan handed the thermos to Xia Baozhu, "Go back and drink another cup of hot water, you should be fine tomorrow."

Sun Xingyan escorted Xia Baozhu back to her room. It was too late, so he didn't linger; he just kissed her and left.

"Xingyan, let me show you what I learned today."

Before Xia Baozhu closed the door, she called out to Sun Xingyan.

At this moment, Xia Baozhu's long, black, and shiny curly hair cascaded down her slender shoulders like a waterfall.

On her porcelain-white face, a pair of bright peach blossom eyes shone like dazzling stars, radiating captivating light.

Her lips curved slightly upward, carrying a faint smile.

She gently bit her lip, a faint blush rising to her cheeks, and made an incredibly shy expression.

Of course, the blush appeared after she warmed up from the cold, not from holding her breath.

She lowered her head slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of shyness and nervousness, like a young girl experiencing her first love.

She gripped the door frame gently with both hands, her fingers slightly curled, revealing her inner unease.

Then, she moved her feet slowly, her movements light and graceful.

She slowly closed the door, her gaze remaining fixed on Sun Xingyan as she did so.

His eyes seemed to hold a thousand unspoken words, but he did not meet Sun Xingyan's gaze.

Throughout the process, her posture resembled a pure white flower bud about to bloom, swaying gently in the breeze.

With a touch of shyness and timidity, she looked absolutely captivating.

Sun Xingyan was stunned for a moment, still wondering why Xia Baozhu was suddenly shy.

He didn't realize what had happened until he got back to his room.

Ma Zhaoshi saw Sun Xingyan, who had been grinning like an idiot since he entered the room, and asked, "Did your sister-in-law steal a kiss from you? Why are you laughing like that?"

"No, she showed me the expressions and movements she learned during filming today," Sun Xingyan said with a smile, savoring the shy look in her eyes.

When are you planning to get married? Will I be able to attend your wedding after the New Year?

Ma Zhaoshi leaned against the headboard, the cigarette in his mouth flickering on and off.

Sun Xingyan didn't answer the question, but instead said with dissatisfaction, "Brother Ma, next time you want to smoke, go to the toilet. Smoking in the room makes my clothes smell like smoke."

"No way, is it a crime for me to smoke here? You've smoked like this a lot before, haven't you!"

Ma Zhaoshi stared at Sun Xingyan incredulously, "Why have you become so fussy and indecisive since you came back?"

"You're the one being so fussy. I have to always maintain a good image."

"What? You don't have to maintain it after marriage?" Ma Zhaoshi slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, squinting and sneering.

"I must have developed a habit by then."

Sun Xingyan's sharp tongue is similar to Ma Zhaoshi's, sometimes even more so, but he has changed a lot for the sake of a better image.

"Fine, you're a romantic, a real romantic!"

Ma Zhaoshi couldn't stand the silly, sour smell that men in love had. He angrily stubbed out his cigarette and went to sleep under the covers.

...

"Baozhu, how are you feeling today?"

Sun Xingyan knocked on the door early in the morning, and as soon as he entered, he touched Xia Baozhu's forehead.

"I'm fine."

Apart from experiencing a splitting headache at the beginning, Xia Baozhu's health has always been good.

"That's good, let's go have breakfast." Sun Xingyan naturally kissed Xia Baozhu's forehead.

"Where's Brother Ma?" Xia Baozhu asked curiously as she didn't see Ma Zhaoshi after getting into the elevator.

"I suspect that the stone we bought yesterday is a Tianhuang stone. Brother Ma took it to someone to have it checked."

Sun Xingyan spoke casually, but he was actually quite pleased with himself.

"You noticed that the stone was different yesterday?"

Xia Baozhu stared at him with wide eyes, her voice filled with excitement, "So that's why you spent money to buy it!"

"Yes, I've seen similar stones. Several old professors in the institute like to use Tianhuang stone seals. My dad also has two. One of them was made from a raw stone he found himself."

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