Perhaps it was Cen Yu's attitude that eased Ning Yiran's tension, or perhaps it was because she remembered that she was recording a variety show. She looked at Cen Yu and Zhuang Zemin and asked, "Was it Brother Zhuang who called you just now?"
Cen Yu nodded. "If it's really too difficult, how about we draw lots?"
After saying that, he also remembered that Ning Yiran was a popular actress, and no matter who she chose, there would probably be marketing accounts that would take advantage of it. So he decided to let them draw lots directly to avoid the awkward situation of "choosing one or the other".
Seeing this, Ning Yiran readily suggested, "Why don't we go together?"
She didn't seem to want to choose one of them either, so she simply suggested that they go together to wake up Mu Fengyin.
Cen Yu didn't care at all. He glanced at Zhuang Zemin and saw the other nod with a serious expression.
With their help, Ning Yiran immediately showed a happy expression—although the worry in her eyes was still undeniable.
...
The three of them walked slowly toward Mu Fengyin's villa, using flashlights as their lights.
Cen Yu and Zhuang Zemin weren't stupid; of course they could sense that Ning Yiran's condition was off. She was in a state of high tension, like a frightened bird.
But if the other party is unwilling to speak, they don't feel comfortable asking.
Cen Yu walked beside Zhuang Zemin with a flashlight. Perhaps because the three of them were not very familiar with each other, and Ning Yiran was a little out of sorts, the atmosphere suddenly became silent... Ning Yiran also realized this, and she tried to cheer herself up and find some topics to talk about.
"I heard we're going to practice paddleboarding later." Ning Yiran looked at Cen Yu and Zhuang Zemin. "I've never paddleboarded before..."
Looking at the bloodshot eyes and dark circles under her eyes, Cen Yu guessed that she probably hadn't slept well for a long time.
Normally, he would probably think that Ning Yiran was too busy with her schedule and work... but now it seems that's not the case.
He smiled at Ning Yiran and said, "I don't know either."
"I reckon we'll be living in thatched huts then," Cen Yu said, looking at Zhuang Zemin. "What about Teacher Zhuang?"
"I know a little," Zhuang Zemin said cautiously.
“Then…” Cen Yu blinked, “we’ll be relying on Teacher Zhuang to carry us.”
Ning Yiran had actually worked with Zhuang Zemin before. At that time, she had just debuted, while Zhuang Zemin had already starred in a hit drama. She didn't know why, but even though Zhuang Zemin wasn't harsh, she was always a little afraid to talk to him and felt that he was too serious.
So when Ning Yiran heard Cen Yu joking, she felt a chill run down her spine. In her memory, Zhuang Zemin never liked to joke. Just as she was wondering how to defuse the awkward situation if Zhuang Zemin said something unpleasant, she heard Zhuang Zemin snort—
"Dream on."
Ning Yiran glanced at Zhuang Zemin in surprise, but perhaps feeling that her scrutiny was too obvious, she quickly looked away.
The presence of two people somewhat eased her anxiety.
Cen Yu, holding a flashlight, quickly spotted Mu Fengyin's small villa... He also noticed that Ning Yiran slowed down when she saw the villa so close by.
This made him really curious as to why Ning Yiran was so afraid of Mu Fengyin.
It's as if the other party is some kind of monstrous monster?!
...
"Xiao Yu, let me open the door," Ning Yiran said softly.
She still remembered that this was her mission.
Cen Yu immediately made way for the doorway and followed behind Ning Yiran... He watched Ning Yiran slowly turn the doorknob, then open the door and go inside, finally glancing at Zhuang Zemin beside her.
"?" Zhuang Zemin was puzzled. "Why are you looking at me?"
“Teacher Zhuang.” Cen Yu beckoned Zhuang Zemin to come closer.
Zhuang Zemin frowned, wondering what this person wanted to say, and also thinking that it wouldn't be good to embarrass him directly during the recording of the show, so he slowly moved closer.
"...Do you know what's going on between Yi Ran and Teacher Mu?" Cen Yu finally couldn't help but ask.
After hearing this, Zhuang Zemin looked at Cen Yu and asked, "Aren't you the one who knows best?"
“Me?” Cen Yu pointed to himself. “What do I know?”
"Don't you two have a good relationship?" Zhuang Zemin asked back. "I thought you should know better than others." As soon as he finished speaking, a little annoyance welled up in his heart.
What he actually meant was that Mu Fengyin and Cen Yu had a good relationship, and if there were any conflicts, Cen Yu should have known about them.
But it sounded like he was being sarcastic and melancholic...
Zhuang Zemin hesitated for only a second before saying simply, "I wasn't being sarcastic just now."
“I know,” Cen Yu nodded understandingly. “You’re just bad at expressing yourself.”
After saying that, he didn't look at Zhuang Zemin's expression, and followed Ning Yiran through the door she opened, entering Mu Fengyin's bedroom with her.
Zhuang Zemin glanced at Cen Yu's retreating figure and followed him.
...
Upon entering the dimly lit room, Cen Yu saw Mu Fengyin lying on the bed.
Whether the other person was pretending to be asleep or was really asleep, they didn't seem to be waking up at all.
At this moment, Ning Yiran should have gone to wake Mu Fengyin, but Ning Yiran just stood there, stunned... Cen Yu took a closer look—
"Professor Mu's lifestyle is quite Westernized," Cen Yu couldn't help but say.
Mu Fengyin wasn't wearing pajamas at all; his shoulders and arms were partially exposed under the thin blanket. No wonder Ning Yiran didn't dare to get close, afraid of seeing something she shouldn't.
Cen Yu understood Ning Yiran's concerns, which were mostly that she was worried that if he really went to call Mu Fengyin, it would lead to all sorts of speculations and interpretations. So he smiled at the camera.
"Dear viewers..."
"Do you think... Teacher Mu was wearing pajamas?"
As he spoke, he gestured with his eyes for Ning Yiran to follow him, then pulled Zhuang Zemin closer to Mu Fengyin—
A male sister-in-law is still a sister-in-law.
Ning Yiran doesn't want to be a female sister-in-law, so he doesn't want to be a male sister-in-law either, haha.
So we can only ask the upright and incorruptible Teacher Zhuang to make do.
"Teacher Zhuang," Cen Yu nudged Zhuang Zemin on the back, "go and show the audience something exciting!"
Zhuang Zemin hadn't expected that he, who was clearly walking at the back, would somehow end up leading the way... He glanced at the sleeping Mu Fengyin, then at the camera next to him, and said, "...Why don't we wake Teacher Mu up?"
Cen Yu hid behind Zhuang Zemin, and behind him was Ning Yiran.
"Teacher Mu!" Cen Yu called out to Mu Fengyin, "Get up!"
"Otherwise, Teacher Zhuang will pull off your blanket!"
"..." Zhuang Zemin couldn't stand it anymore and pulled Cen Yu out from behind him. "Go!"
Cen Yu shrugged, strode up to Mu Fengyin, and was about to pull back the covers—
Mu Fengyin, who had just opened his eyes, grabbed his arm.
"What a coincidence, Teacher Mu." Cen Yu looked at Mu Fengyin, who had opened his eyes and was fully awake. "If you had been any later, I would have pulled off your blanket."
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