Chapter 46
Chapter 46
Around 9 p.m., Ye Chuyang received a message.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a WeChat friend request.
Ning Xin's. It came from a group chat.
Filming is about to start, and the male and female leads haven't added each other on WeChat yet, which seems a bit unreasonable.
Ye Chuyang clicked "agree" and then put his phone away.
A message quickly popped up on the phone screen.
Ning Xin: Thank you for today.
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Three days after the launch ceremony, there was a brand live-streaming event scheduled in Shanghai.
Lei Ge knew about Ye Chuyang's back injury and tentatively asked him if he wanted to postpone the meeting.
Lei Ge: "Brands definitely hope to follow the original plan and capitalize on this massive surge in traffic!"
Ye Chuyang already had a large following, and this incident presents a golden opportunity for the brand.
Although Ye Chuyang didn't intend to use this incident for publicity, he ended up in the situation and there was nothing he could do about it.
After much discussion, it was decided to stick to the original plan.
The main reason is that Ye Chuyang is too easy to talk to. Even if the pain is ten parts, he'll only say five. It's just a sprain, plus an old injury, so if you bear with it, it'll only last for a little over an hour.
While Shen Qingyuan was giving Ye Chuyang physical therapy, Xiao Chao carried several boxes of express deliveries into the room.
Upon opening it, I found tonics such as cordyceps, Korean ginseng, dendrobium officinale, and bird's nest, all from well-known brands, and the packaging looked luxurious.
"Wow, who sent this? So many nice things! Yang, is it one of your boss's friends?"
"No, I haven't received any notification." Ye Chuyang had not received any notification.
Xiao Chao scrolled through his phone and realized that no one had mentioned sending him a gift recently!
Xiao Chao: "Could it be a sasaeng fan? Such an audacious sasaeng fan can definitely be called a die-hard fan."
A few minutes later, Xiao Chao slapped his thigh: "I remember now, the day before yesterday, Ning Xin's assistant, Xiao Yu, asked me which hotel I was staying at."
Thinking about it this way, it all makes sense – this is about repaying a debt of gratitude!
Xiao Chao then said, "Hey, Yang-ge, ask Ning Xin if she's the one who sent it? She's being so polite!"
Ye Chuyang lay quietly on the physiotherapy bed, without moving or saying a word.
Xiao Chao sorted out the health supplements by category and happily wrote them down in his little notebook. Even though the supplements weren't a gift for him.
Xiao Chao: "Bro, Ning Xin's intervention was impressive! Your heroic rescue was definitely worthwhile! A good start is half the battle."
The phone on the bedside table did light up a few times; Shen Qingyuan caught a glimpse and saw that the sender was Ning Xin.
Ye Chuyang, head down, muttered, "Shut up, be quiet."
Xiao Chao winked at Shen Qingyuan, made a face at her, shrugged, and continued with his own business.
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Shen Qingyuan had a so-so impression of Shanghai. She had been there once or twice during her student days, and the taxi drivers there were picky and refused to take her if the journey was short.
In terms of distance, Shanghai is closer to Chenyang. When she graduated, her parents discussed the possibility of working in Shanghai with her, but Shen Qingyuan ultimately chose Jicheng.
After staying here for a while, I got used to it and came to appreciate the urban culture of Jicheng.
Ye Chuyang went to Shanghai for business activities this time, and as usual, Xiao Chao drove her. The journey from Hengdian to the hotel took about four or five hours.
Since it was a short business trip, Shen Qingyuan couldn't bring much with her, so she only brought an infrared therapy lamp and a heat pack. Ye Chuyang lay in the back seat with the heat pack on, dozing on and off the way.
Although it wasn't as comfortable as sleeping in a bed, it was generally okay. My back felt quite comfortable when I woke up.
The brand booked a five-star hotel, and the staff benefited as well. The accommodations were much better than in Hengdian.
After a long and tiring journey, everyone went back to their rooms after having a buffet dinner at the hotel.
Shen Qingyuan looked around the room; she could see the river view through the window. She was quite satisfied and couldn't help but take a picture and send it to Song Ting.
Song Ting: You booked a hotel room? ???
Song Ting: With whom? ???
Why is this wording so... explicit? Shen Qingyuan rolled her eyes without realizing it.
Shen Qingyuan: On a business trip to Shanghai.
Song Ting immediately sent a voice message: "Shen Qingyuan, I'm a little envious of your job!"
Shen Qingyuan typed a line: It's a pity I can't do this for a lifetime.
It seemed a bit strange, so I deleted it.
Shen Qingyuan: Temporary jobs are nowhere near as good as a secure job.
Song Ting didn't have a secure job either; the media industry had long since become a means of survival, tied to advertising performance. During tough times, Song Ting would also write public relations soft advertisements.
Her blind date, however, had a stable, secure job. In a small city, such a position is highly desirable in the marriage market. Chinese people, wherever they go, seek stability.
Song Ting: I'll be on vacation soon, how about I come visit you?
Shen Qingyuan: Don't I need to go on a date with the deputy director?
"Deputy Director" is Shen Qingyuan's nickname for Song Ting's blind date. He's already Song Ting's boyfriend.
Song Ting: He's very busy.
The deputy director is extremely busy and rarely gets a day off. Song Ting had previously wanted to travel out of town with him. Online dating guides all say that a solo trip for two is the quickest way to tell if a man is suitable for marriage.
Shen Qingyuan replied obsequiously: "Please give my regards to the deputy director."
She can also be playful when she's in a good mood.
Song Ting: Don't give me that!
Even if Song Ting comes to Hengdian, she will most likely have to explore on her own. Does someone like her, a mere beast of burden, have the freedom to visit relatives and friends?
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Shen Qingyuan saw in the hotel brochure that there was a private swimming pool on the fifth floor, so she called the front desk to confirm whether guests could go swimming.
The receptionist said in a sweet voice, "Of course! The hotel provides complimentary bottled water and towels for its guests. However, please bring your own swimsuit!"
Shen Qingyuan used her phone to search for nearby supermarkets and ordered swimming goggles, a swimming cap, and a simple black one-piece swimsuit online. It would be delivered in about half an hour.
There's a gym with a swimming pool near her rented apartment in Jicheng. Shen Qingyuan goes swimming two or three times a week, and then does weightlifting afterwards, so her arms and legs are quite strong, and she can easily swing a sledgehammer in the orthopedics department.
The hotel's swimming pool was less crowded than the gym, with only four lanes. The light blue water shimmered invitingly. Shen Qingyuan rinsed herself off, chose an empty lane, and eagerly jumped in.
It's been a long time since I've gone swimming.
When I went into the water, my skin felt a long-lost excitement.
She swam a lap slowly to get a feel for it. Having not exercised for so long, the water pressure felt unfriendly, making swimming more strenuous than before.
After swimming eight or nine laps, Shen Qingyuan felt a bit tired. Coupled with the long journey today, she wasn't in good shape, so she swam to the edge of the pool, took off her goggles, and rested with her forearms gripping the shore.
Two girls in bikinis were relaxing on lounge chairs by the pool, chatting casually. Shen Qingyuan was not far from them and could hear their conversation.
A girl turned her head to look at the entrance and suddenly exclaimed excitedly as if she had discovered a new continent, "Wow, look, a handsome guy!"
Another girl immediately went to look, and both of them seemed to be frozen in place, their eyes following the moving swimsuit-clad handsome man without blinking.
"Wow, that's... absolutely stunning! That figure!"
Was such a big reaction really necessary? Shen Qingyuan, utterly bored, followed the two girls' gaze. Sure enough, a handsome man with broad shoulders, a slender waist, and fair skin walked over.
Get closer and you'll see two rows of clearly defined abs.
Shen Qingyuan's gaze lingered on the handsome man's abs for several seconds before moving up to his face. He was wearing large-framed sunglasses and a black mask.
He covered 90% of his face, but the outline and the exposed half of his nose bridge gave him the feeling of an extremely handsome man.
Shen Qingyuan instantly understood how the two girls felt. Muscular men are actually quite common; gyms are always packed. But to be both good-looking and have a great physique is quite rare.
You can't have your cake and eat it too.
When it comes to appreciating male beauty, Shen Qingyuan admits she's a bit slow and insensitive. Song Ting once said she was an intellectualist, and she doesn't disagree. Although... handsome men do have their advantages.
The two girls were already discussing whether they should go up and ask for her WeChat, encouraging each other, as if they weren't very confident in making the move.
The handsome guy moved closer.
Shen Qingyuan was very close to the escalator leading down to the pool, so she was quite fortunate to watch him go down the escalator.
Hey, aren't you going to take off your mask and sunglasses? You're certainly putting on airs.
Perhaps she's just too idle now. In her twenty-odd years of life, Shen Qingyuan has done nothing but study and work, and she's only been able to date whenever she has a spare moment.
In the past, Shen Qingyuan would not have been so interested in admiring a man's appearance.
The five colors blind the eye, the five sounds deafen the ear. This is how time is wasted.
The handsome man sat by the pool, splashing water on his chest and arms to allow his skin to gradually adjust to the pool temperature. A twist of his upper arm and a sway of his waist—the lines were truly pleasing to the eye!
Wait a minute, that waist looks familiar!
Shen Qingyuan was stunned, her eyes widened, her gaze lingered on the handsome man's waist for a few seconds before moving to his face.
Seemingly sensing that he was being looked up and down, the handsome man turned his head and met the gaze of the person looking him up and down.
"Have you seen enough, Dr. Shen?"
Shen Qingyuan heard a familiar male bass voice, and her facial expression froze.
Ye Chuyang took off his mask and sunglasses, put them in a plastic box, and waved to Shen Qingyuan. As if possessed, the latter shuffled over, her legs dangling.
The two girls were still gossiping about the handsome guy behind him, but Ye Chuyang had his back to them, so he wasn't afraid of being recognized.
He handed the sunglasses case to Shen Qingyuan, saying, "Please put it on the shore for me, thank you."
"Oh..." Shen Qingyuan took it, swam a few more steps with her calves, and placed the sunglasses case on the shore not far away.
It was actually unnecessary; Ye Chuyang could have easily put it away himself. However, through this series of actions, it appeared to others that the two were connected in some way.
"What? So it's already taken."
"Hey... how could such a handsome guy be single!"
The two girls lowered their voices, but their words still reached Shen Qingyuan's ears. Their disappointment was palpable.
She turned her head and saw that Ye Chuyang had entered the water and was already swimming far away. Tsk tsk, his movements are really good; he must have had special training.
A romance novel could write 800 words to describe Ye Chuyang's actions at this moment.
In Shen Qingyuan's eyes, this was a well-proportioned human skeleton, displaying strength and beauty through the coordinated action of joints, muscles, and ligaments.
What a beautiful, intelligent, and efficient combination. It is perfectly ergonomic.
Shen Qingyuan quietly left the shore, found another swimming lane, and continued swimming.
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