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Lu Hengyan looked at the tenderness in Liu Yunshu's eyes, a tenderness unique to Shen Moci.

Then I recalled the scorching entanglement in the elevator and the sweet, bloody taste on her lips.

A wave of almost insane jealousy and a sense of loss of control instantly swept over him. It turned out that she hadn't run away; she had simply already found her place.

Lu Hengyan's Adam's apple bobbed violently twice, and he dug his fingertips into his palms to barely suppress the surging anger in his chest.

He gave a faint smile and stared intently at Liu Yunshu: "Miss Liu, it's a pleasure to see you again."

"again?"

Shen Moci keenly caught those two words, raised an eyebrow and looked at the two of them, his tone carrying a hint of curiosity.

"Did you know each other before?"

Liu Yunshu's smile froze almost imperceptibly for a moment, then she looked up at Shen Moci.

"Didn't I tell you before that I was pulled in to help out in an emergency? It was a scene I did with Mr. Lu."

Shen Moci suddenly realized and looked at Lu Hengyan with a smile: "So that's how it is! What a coincidence!"

He was completely unaware of the tension simmering between the two, his eyes filled with the joy of meeting his best friend and lover.

"Yun Shu dances exceptionally well. Ayan, you must have been amazed by her while filming, right?"

Lu Hengyan's gaze swept over the faint red mark on Liu Yunshu's neck, and his Adam's apple bobbed again.

Her fingertips pinched her palms until they ached, barely managing to keep her voice steady: "Indeed, Miss Liu's dance is very impressive."

He emphasized the words "deeply impressed," his voice carrying a burning resentment that only he himself understood.

Liu Yunshu snuggled closer to Shen Moci, her fingertips gently hooking the hem of his clothes, an innocent smile playing in her eyes.

"It's all thanks to the excellent guidance from Director Wang and Mr. Lu. As a newcomer, I owe a lot to Mr. Lu's advice in many areas."

Her words were half true and half false, which both smoothed things over and subtly brought the two back to the safe distance of "cooperative colleagues".

Shen Moci's heart softened at her dependent look, and he lowered his head to kiss the top of her head: "Our Yun Shu is just being modest."

Turning to Lu Hengyan, she smiled and said, "Hengyan, I'll cook a few of my signature dishes tonight, and we'll have a good drink together."

"Okay." Lu Hengyan nodded, but his gaze seemed to be glued to Liu Yunshu.

"Then I'll go to the market to buy groceries," Shen Moci said with a smile, ruffling Liu Yunshu's hair. "You two sit and chat for a bit, I'll be right back."

The door was gently closed, and the air inside instantly froze.

The smile of dependence on Liu Yunshu's face faded slightly.

"I'm going to my room to change. Please make yourself at home, Mr. Lu." With that, she walked into her room.

Lu Hengyan sat with his head down for a while, then stood up and quietly walked to the bedroom door.

He gently pressed down on the doorknob; the door wasn't locked. A pleased smile appeared on his lips.

Upon opening the door, the scene before him caused his pupils to shrink, and then intense jealousy and desire surged forth like lava, breaking through the shackles of reason.

Liu Yunshu was facing away from him as she took off her shirt. The snow-white fabric slid down her slender shoulders, revealing a large expanse of delicate skin on her back.

The layers upon layers of marks on it are enough to prove how passionate their previous intimacy was.

Lu Hengyan's gaze greedily traced her exquisite curves as he silently approached her.

Liu Yunshu was fastening her bra with her hands behind her back when a pair of large, hot hands snatched the buttons from her hands and gently fastened them for her.

She froze, whirled around, her eyes filled with shock and wariness, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly: "Mr. Lu, what are you doing?"

"What are you doing?"

Lu Hengyan pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on her neck, his hot breath spraying onto her delicate skin, his voice husky and obsessive: "I'm helping you."

Liu Yunshu struggled to push him away, but he grabbed her wrist.

"Mr. Lu, please have some self-respect! I am Aci's girlfriend."

Her voice carried a hint of bravado, but a trace of panic flashed in her eyes.

Upon hearing Shen Moci's name, Lu Hengyan stiffened and loosened his grip slightly.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Yunshu pushed him away and grabbed the thin blanket from the bed to wrap herself in.

His back was pressed tightly against the cold wall, his chest heaving violently from the struggle.

"Mr. Lu, please leave! Mo Ci will be back soon!"

Just then, Lu Hengyan's phone rang; it was Shen Moci calling.

"Ayan, I've bought the groceries. I'm going to Uncle Zhang's to buy plum wine now. Is there anything you want me to bring?"

Lu Hengyan's gaze was fixed on Liu Yunshu's pale face, his tone as steady as ever, but with a barely perceptible hoarseness at the end.

"Bring some Lao Meizi wine. I haven't had it in a long time and I'm really craving it. Remember to bring a few jugs."

"Okay, I'll be right back!"

Shen Moci's cheerful voice came through the receiver, carrying an unguarded warmth.

Lu Hengyan hummed in agreement and hung up the phone.

He took a step closer, and the shadow enveloped Liu Yunshu completely.

Liu Yunshu gripped the thin blanket tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force. "Get out of here!"

Lu Hengyan didn't move; instead, he grabbed the back of her neck and forcefully kissed her.

Caught off guard, Liu Yunshu's pupils contracted sharply, and her struggle intensified abruptly.

But the man's embrace was as firm as an iron hoop, and the breath between his lips was aggressive.

She angrily raised her leg to kick, but Lu Hengyan was prepared and grabbed her... and pressed down on her waist.

He pressed his forehead against hers, his eyes full of triumphant smiles. "Yun Shu is being so proactive, it really makes me extremely happy."

"Shameless!" Liu Yunshu trembled with anger, her eyes instantly turning red.

Lu Hengyan was about to say something when he heard the sound of a key turning at the door.

He calmly released his grip, took two steps back, straightened his slightly disheveled collar, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

He turned and walked out of the bedroom, and the moment Shen Moci pushed the door open and came in, he had already resumed his usual aloof demeanor.

"Aci, you're back."

Lu Hengyan greeted him with a smile, naturally taking the shopping basket from his hand. "You bought so much?"

Shen Moci smiled and waved the wine jug in his hand: "That's right, we won't leave until we're drunk tonight! Where's Yun Shu?"

"She went back to her room. Let me wash the vegetables for you." Lu Hengyan carried the vegetable basket to the kitchen.

Shen Moci agreed and placed the wine pot on the dining table.

"Uncle Zhang was very happy to hear you were back, and he specially sent you another bottle of red sorghum liquor, but it's very strong, so you should leave it."

A dark glint flashed in Lu Hengyan's eyes as he walked over and put his arm around Lie's shoulder. "What's wrong, Lie? We agreed to drink until we drop."

Shen Moci felt a warmth in her heart from his words and smiled as she slapped his hand away.

"You're still as competitive as ever. Fine, I'll drink with you tonight."

He then walked into the kitchen and began cooking.

When Liu Yunshu finished tidying up and came out, the food was already laid out on the dining table.

Shen Moci came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of sweet and sour pork ribs and said to her with a smile, "Yunshu, dinner is ready."

Liu Yunshu composed herself, and a gentle smile returned to her face. She walked over and sat down in the empty seat next to Shen Moci.

Lu Hengyan sat opposite her, his gaze seemingly lingering on the corners of her slightly reddened eyes.

He tightened his grip on the wine glass, the rim pressed against his lips, and casually asked, "How did Aci and Miss Liu meet?"

Shen Moci was just putting a piece of spare rib on Liu Yunshu's plate when he heard this and smiled as he recalled the past.

"Yun Shu came to the coffee shop that day, and we hit it off really well. She even signed my autograph and gave me tickets. That evening, I treated her to dinner, and at the dinner table..."

As he said this, a blush rose to his face.

Lu Hengyan narrowed his eyes slightly, picked up his wine glass, and downed it in one gulp. "What happened at the dinner table?"

Shen Moci scratched his head, his eyes filled with undisguised tenderness.

"We got along really well at the dinner table, so I boldly asked if she could be my girlfriend. Yun Shu said she would answer me after watching the performance the next day."

As he spoke, he reached out and grasped Liu Yunshu's hand, which was resting under the table, gently stroking the back of her hand with his fingertips, his tone full of relief.

"She actually agreed the next day. Thinking about it now, it still feels like a dream."

The dark light in Lu Hengyan's eyes intensified, but his expression remained aloof as he slowly rubbed his fingertips against the cup.

"That's quite a story."

He spoke softly, his tone devoid of emotion.

Only he knew that the jealousy in his chest was spreading through his blood, almost scorching his reason.

Shen Moci didn't notice anything amiss, and just smiled at Liu Yunshu, the sweetness in his eyes almost overflowing.

"That's right, I'm lucky to have met Yun Shu."

As he spoke, he added another bowl of soup for Liu Yunshu.

"Try this mushroom soup. You've been touring and filming lately, so you need to nourish your body."

Liu Yunshu obediently agreed, but as she lowered her eyes to drink her soup, she caught a glimpse of Lu Hengyan's gaze out of the corner of her eye.

The gaze was so intense, carrying an almost predatory possessiveness, that it made her spine stiffen and her hand holding the spoon tremble slightly.

Shen Moci's alcohol tolerance was not high to begin with, but he couldn't resist Lu Hengyan's constant urging to drink one cup after another.

After a few jugs of plum wine, his cheeks were already flushed, and his eyes gradually became hazy.

His hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly, and he kept muttering, "Ayan, I'm so happy... I'm really happy today. Yunshu, you drink too..."

Liu Yunshu quickly pressed down on his hand as he was about to pour the wine, her voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable firmness:

"Mo Ci, you've had too much to drink. Stop drinking."

She looked up at Lu Hengyan, a hint of wariness in her eyes.

"Mr. Lu, Mo Ci can't hold his liquor, so let's call it a day."

"On a happy occasion, it's okay to have a few more drinks."

Lu Hengyan put down the wine pot, his gaze sweeping over the two clasped hands, a half-smile playing on his lips.

"It's rare for Aci to be so happy, Miss Liu, why spoil his mood?"

As he spoke, he picked up the red sorghum wine on the table and filled Shen Moci's cup.

"Yes... I'm so happy... I'll drink!"

Shen Moci was drunk and broke free from Liu Yunshu's hand, grabbing a full cup of red sorghum liquor and bringing it to his lips.

The liquor was incredibly strong; it felt like a burning fire going down his throat, causing him to cough violently and even bring tears to his eyes.