Chapter 79
Chapter 79
The house was rented around four or five in the afternoon.
Ye Chuyang clapped his hands casually and sent Shen Qingyuan a message, telling her to bring her luggage and go directly there after get off work.
It's a new address, but luckily it's not far. Shen Qingyuan asked where it was, but Ye Chuyang kept her in suspense, saying she'd find out when she got there.
Ye Chuyang, wearing an apron, opened the door for her. He was preparing a pot of braised beef in the open kitchen, and the aroma of the meat filled the air. This was no ordinary sight.
Shen Qingyuan looked at him, blinking as she tried to process what he was saying.
"Don't tell me you rented an apartment here."
"You guessed it right away, you're so smart." Ye Chuyang grinned. "I rented it for you. You saw the dorm room, and it doesn't look very comfortable. Our pillar of the nation, Dr. Shen, needs to have better living conditions."
He said this as if it were the most natural thing in the world, encouraging me, "It's not expensive, just a one-bedroom apartment. The place isn't very big, but it's close by and the renovation is a bit new. Of course, it's mainly for my own convenience. You saw how I almost got recognized today, showing up in public to meet you. From now on, we'll meet here, it's convenient and safe!"
"How much is it? I'll transfer it to you." Shen Qingyuan said seriously.
Shen Qingyuan was a little troubled. It wouldn't be good to refuse her boyfriend's kindness, but she couldn't just let him stay for free.
Perhaps it had been too long since he had given a gift to a girl, and Ye Chuyang was puzzled for a moment, wondering why his gift didn't seem to be very well received.
"Consider it a bonus. My back injury healed quickly, thanks to Dr. Shen."
Shen Qingyuan shook her head. "No. That's what I should do, it's a completely different matter."
She's really stubborn. He knew perfectly well how stubborn Shen Qingyuan could be.
"Then I'm leaving." She pulled her suitcase and started to leave, but Ye Chuyang grabbed her arm.
Ye Chuyang: "Okay, okay, I give up. It's eight thousand yuan a month, but I have to split it in half. I come over every now and then and share this house, so you can't not make me pay half. Otherwise, I'll leave too."
Shen Qingyuan thought for a moment, then said, "Okay."
The two happily handed over the rental agreement. The bedding was already provided; Ye Chuyang had brought a new one with him. The pots, pans, and food were purchased on-site.
Fortunately, Ye Chuyang chose a one-bedroom apartment when he rented it. He originally wanted to rent a larger one so that he could live more comfortably. But then he thought that he would be away most of the time, and the space of a one-bedroom apartment was actually more suitable and cost-effective. This would prevent someone as stubborn as Shen Qingyuan from refusing to move in.
He sighed again, saying that girls these days are frighteningly independent; they can't even afford to give slightly expensive gifts. Of course, it depends on the person.
The girl he met was one in a million.
What did you cook?
The aroma had already awakened Shen Qingyuan's cravings; after a busy afternoon, she was truly hungry.
"The beef shank is almost ready."
Ye Chuyang pulled her over, scooped a piece of beef from the pot, sliced it, and gave her a slice.
"Be careful, it's hot."
Shen Qingyuan took a small bite from his hand.
"Is it good? Is it too salty or too bland?"
"Mmm...delicious." Shen Qingyuan answered him indistinctly, then reached out and grabbed two more pieces and put them in her mouth.
"You haven't washed your hands yet!" the young househusband, wearing an apron, quickly reminded him.
Ye Chuyang didn't ask her about work. The first day of a new job, adjusting to a new environment, and trying to erase the unpleasant experiences of the previous workplace—it's going to be tough.
With her hearty meal and plenty of meat, Shen Qingyuan leaned back on the sofa and let out a satisfied sigh. She was finally enjoying a hot meal as soon as she got off work. She asked happily, "Ye Chuyang, are you coming again tomorrow?"
"Come on in. But it's so late, won't you let me stay here for the night?"
This guy! He's being cheeky again!
However, since he had accepted the meal, Shen Qingyuan didn't refuse outright. "There are no guest rooms." And there really weren't any. The place he rented wasn't exactly a rip-off.
“Well, at least…” He leaned closer, staring at Shen Qingyuan’s oily lips, and casually tore off a tissue to wipe them clean for her. The whole process was smooth and effortless. “Kiss me.”
She leaned in and kissed his cheek. This time she wasn't as bold, and besides, they were alone together now, so she didn't dare to flirt with him too much.
Her face smelled sweet, and she carried a faint scent of disinfectant. Her cheeks were slightly pink, like a half-ripe cherry. Ye Chuyang gave her a sly glance, as if he could read her mind. People in their profession are frighteningly perceptive to changes in people's expressions.
Ye Chuyang was not satisfied and said in a gloomy voice, "Is that all? Shen Qingyuan, I've been busy all day just so you could come back in comfort."
“Oh…” she said, “It’s because you like me.” She reached out her arm naturally, walked around him, and took the grapes from the coffee table.
The beautiful black finger picked a grape and put it in his mouth, saying, "Alright, here's a grape for you."
Ye Chuyang felt like a courtier to the Empress Dowager, but the key was that he was willing to do so.
"I'll eat more, feed me some more." The man simply lay down on Shen Qingyuan's lap, mouth agape, waiting. Like some kind of small pet. From this angle, Shen Qingyuan's face looked two sizes larger, appearing unusually robust.
After feeding her a few, Shen Qingyuan said, "Okay, you eat them yourself. I'm going to look at some documents."
Tan Medical College has its own training system, which is similar to that of the People's Hospital, but it still has its own unique features. Shen Qingyuan needs to learn about it systematically.
Ye Chuyang pouted, suddenly remembering the new script she had received.
"It makes me seem like I'm doing nothing. No, I'll read the script too."
The electronic version arrived, but the paper version hadn't been sent yet. Ye Chuyang sat up, took out the script on her phone, and started reading.
The new script is also within his comfort zone, with a theme similar to his previous hit dramas. That's just how capital is—cautious yet greedy. They demand successful experience; whichever field an actor started in, there will always be similar projects offered. And the market only has a few truly popular themes; they'll eventually exhaust them all.
Before looking at the documents, Shen Qingyuan voluntarily washed the dishes first.
Ye Chuyang: "We need a dishwasher. I'll buy one tomorrow."
"No need." According to her previous lifestyle, she mostly ordered takeout and didn't cook much. "I don't eat at home much."
Ye Chuyang: "Life has to be done properly. You can't just eat takeout every day. Xiao Yuanyuan, from now on, I'll be responsible for your health."
Shen Qingyuan smiled, her attention lingering briefly on the words "living a normal life".
She seemed thoughtful. "Ye Chuyang, you seem to really like me."
"That goes without saying."
Love is irrational; one is willing to cook and clean for that one person.
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Unlike most men whose care is only lip service, Ye Chuyang showed his concern through actions: he hired a housekeeper to cook for Shen Qingyuan!
Of course, the reason given was that he needed to take good care of himself, and nutrition was certainly very important.
For three consecutive days, they ate together, sometimes lunch, sometimes dinner.
When Shen Qingyuan was resting, the two would stroll around the nearby park and supermarket. When no one was around, they would secretly hold hands, like a teenage couple secretly dating behind their parents' and teachers' backs.
Ye Chuyang didn't stay overnight. After dinner, he took a taxi back to his house in Chaoyang District. He's very law-abiding. That's how it is so far.
Just before she was about to leave work that day, Shen Qingyuan received a WeChat message from him.
"Little Yuanyuan, I have a gift for you. Go back and see it."
"What?"
"surprise."
Shen Qingyuan saw a life-size roll-up banner in the living room, featuring the famous celebrity. There was also a large, long throw pillow on the sofa, which, of course, also featured the celebrity.
Shen Qingyuan frowned and rubbed her forehead. She wasn't that... crazy and obsessed.
A new WeChat message: I'm going to work today. While I'm gone, your pillow will keep you company. I'll be back soon, don't cry.
He waited until the very last moment before she went home before telling her he wasn't there, to avoid disappointment or the start of longing too soon.
Shen Qingyuan shook her head, unconcerned. However, after a dozen seconds, she suddenly felt a sense of loss. Standing, sitting, and walking all felt uncomfortable.
No longer a young girl just starting out in love, Shen Qingyuan was baffled by her own erratic behavior.
Ye Chuyang seems to be really toxic.
She opened her phone and searched online for the latest news about Ye Chuyang, quickly finding video clips of him endorsing a brand.
Ye Chuyang, dressed in a gorgeous gown, was drinking champagne with the brand's leaders, surrounded by a large group of fans who were eager to see him, and the cheers were getting louder and louder.
She's too glamorous, too perfect to be real. It feels a bit... distant, as if the Ye Chuyang of yesterday and the one on my phone screen are not the same person.
She missed him terribly.
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Nan Lan recently said she was coming to Jicheng for a few days, and told Shen Qingyuan not to bother her at all, and to just focus on her work.
The main reason for their visit was to check on their daughter. Shen Qingyuan had been away from the workforce for over six months before returning, and the Nan Lan couple were still a little worried. Seeing their daughter in person would put their minds at ease.
The couple were quite independent; following the address Shen Qingyuan gave them, they found the hospital. They wandered around the hospital grounds for a long time, waiting until the doctors in white coats finished their shifts before taking out their phones to text their daughter.
"The hospital is so big and magnificent!"
"There are so many people! I see a lot of patients waiting outside the outpatient clinic."
They spoke in their local dialect, expressing their excitement and pride as they looked at their daughter in her white coat with a completely new perspective.
“There are still patients scheduled for extra appointments tonight, usually specialist appointments.” Shen Qingyuan took the suitcase. “Mom and Dad, you must be hungry. Let’s go back to my place first.”
"Anything will do. I see there are a lot of fast food options near the hospital, noodles or something will do."
The couple were starving; if they weren't waiting for Shen Qingyuan to get off work, they would have gone out to eat long ago.
Shen Qingyuan: "The meals at home are all prepared. I hired a housekeeper to come and cook."
Nan Lan was very surprised. She knew her daughter's salary level. It was unlikely that she could afford to rent a luxury apartment in this area and hire a housekeeper to cook for her.
Shen Qingyuan immediately realized, "It's the kind of auntie who provides one-time service. The service industry is very developed in Jicheng. The food near the hospital is quite bad, so I specially ordered this service so you could have a better meal."
"oh oh."
When I entered, the housekeeper had already left, leaving only a large table of food. There were seven or eight dishes, a mix of meat and vegetables. It was late autumn, the season for hairy crabs, and a large basket of steamed crabs was placed in the center.
"Wow, this is such a feast! Yuanyuan, thank you for all the trouble!"
The couple quickly washed their hands and sat down at the table, each grabbing a crab and devouring it.
Shen Qingyuan smiled slightly, feeling a little guilty. She hadn't really put in much effort; she had simply told the housekeeper that there were guests that evening and asked her to prepare more food.
She didn't have to worry about the cost of hiring a housekeeper or buying groceries. She had to admit that her standard of living had risen dramatically since she got together with Ye Chuyang.
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