Lin Shuqin stood beside Su Er, watching her hand linger on the doorknob, and asked, "The matter is already laid out before you, are you afraid, or are you just reluctant to let go?"
This is a completely different kind of anxiety and unease than the uncertainty of whether one can win an award.
Because of a lack of confidence and assurance, they need to test the waters.
But the results of these attempts are often unsatisfactory.
Su Er bit her lower lip lightly, the slight stinging sensation on her lips forcing her to face reality.
Without further hesitation, she put on a smile and opened the door.
Lin Shuqin didn't go in with her, but simply told her, "Call me immediately if anything happens."
Su Er nodded in agreement and gently closed the door.
The aunt was preparing a late-night snack for her in the kitchen. When she saw her return, she was about to invite her to sit down when Su Er quickly waved her hand and made a "shh" gesture.
The aunt nodded knowingly, pointed, and whispered to her, "The master is in a meeting in the study."
"Okay, thank you, Auntie."
Su Er put down her bag and changed into some casual clothes.
She then tiptoed toward the study. Although the door was not closed, she still stood in front of it and knocked on the door with her knuckles.
Hearing the sound, Jiang Siyan looked up from his computer screen, pointed to the headphones, and gestured for her to wait a moment.
Su Er didn't walk away as usual. Instead, she crossed her arms, rested her head against the door frame, and gazed quietly at his face.
Even though they've been spending a lot of time together lately, Su Er still seems to never get enough of him.
Su Er thought that if eyesight had the ability to sculpt, then she would definitely be a master at sculpting everything related to Jiang Siyan.
Jiang Siyan quickly ended the meeting. Seeing that she was still standing there, he took off his glasses and waved to her, "Come here."
Su Er took a light step and sat in his lap, naturally reaching out to hook her arms around his neck, drawn by his warm and comforting body temperature and scent.
Jiang Siyan glanced at her bare instep and muttered under his breath, "You're not even wearing slippers."
Su Er swung her feet, arched her insteps, and said with a sense of smugness, "The floor is warm, I forgot."
Normally, Jiang Siyan would fall for her coquettishness, but when it came to her health, he was always uncompromising, casually asking, "Have you finished your medicine? Wait a couple more days..."
Su Er quickly pinched his mouth shut, interrupting him anxiously, "You promised me you wouldn't drink anymore after this, you can't go back on your word."
Jiang Siyan lowered his brows. "Who went back on their word?"
Su Er shrank her feet and quickly admitted defeat, "I'll remember to wear it from now on. Smell me, I smell Chinese medicine all over me now. I really can't drink it anymore, I'm practically a walking medicine cabinet."
Hearing her exaggerated tone, Jiang Siyan buried his head in her neck and took a deep sniff, then said with a smile, "Really? Let me smell it."
The heat sprayed on her skin made Su Er involuntarily shrink her neck. "It's so itchy, Jiang Siyan."
The heating in the room was on high, and in just a short while, Su Er was covered in a thin layer of sweat.
She nestled against Jiang Siyan, letting him rub her aching belly from laughing.
If possible, Su Er also hopes that time can stand still at this moment.
Unfortunately, things rarely go as planned in this world.
Su Er heard him ask, "Are you happy to win the award?"
Her heart skipped a beat, but she tried to calm herself and answered him in a normal tone, "I'm happy! You watched the news?"
"Um."
The conversation fell silent. Su Er hesitated before asking, "Are you... angry?"
Jiang Siyan chuckled and kissed her cheek: "Why would I be angry?"
Su Er tilted her head slightly to look at him and whispered, "Will this relationship affect you?"
“You can’t see the person clearly in the photo, so it’s nothing serious. Don’t worry about it.” Jiang Siyan paused and pinched the soft flesh on her waist. “But you, why did you have to say those things in the interview? You’ve overshadowed yourself.”
Su Er wasn't particularly happy about his attitude, only saying, "I won an award, I'll win one again next time."
But confessing my feelings...maybe this is the only time.
She lowered her eyes and probed, word by word, "Jiang Siyan, do you not like what I said in front of the reporters?"
I don't like it, that I made our relationship public like this.
Jiang Siyan's tone remained calm as he chuckled and said, "As long as you're happy."
Su Er was unusually persistent today. Under the light, the unease in her eyes was unmistakable. "Then...did you like what I said?"
Jiang Siyan recalled a fleeting glimpse of the interview video earlier, where he mentioned his lover, saying they were currently in a relationship.
Jiang Siyan did not find these words offensive.
However, the fact that such a personal matter has attracted so much discussion and attention means that if Jiang Siyan were to delve into the other aspects of its impact, he would also feel that today's events were too high-profile and too ostentatious.
I don't know how her team's public relations were handled.
"I like it." He didn't want to spoil Su Er's good mood after winning the award tonight, and his tone was as affectionate as ever. He smiled and kissed her earlobe. "I didn't know that you were so good at coaxing people."
The atmosphere was warm and touching, drawing people in completely. Even Su Er herself was confused. Was this the result she wanted? Was this the answer she wanted?
Should she laugh, or should she say something in response to him?
But she couldn't seem to smile. She couldn't ignore the moment Jiang Siyan's brows furrowed, nor could she ignore the heavy feeling in her heart.
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