Huayu: Rising from Tencent

"You actually carry this with you all the time?"

"This is truly the entertainment industry!"

This sudden scene left Shen Ci deeply moved.

Mao Xiaotong lowered her head so much it was almost buried in her chest. She wanted to sleep with me, yet she belittled me. It was disgusting!

Looking at the wronged older sister, Shen Ci's expression made anyone who didn't know the situation really think that he had bullied her.

"Who sent you?" Shen Ci asked.

Mao Xiaotong raised her head, staring directly at Shen Ci, and said softly, "Didn't you send me?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Ci instantly recalled the scene of Sun Huaizhong inviting Yu Zheng to the restroom.

He wasn't stupid; after a moment's thought, he understood the reason and inwardly sighed...

That Sun Huaizhong really knows how to handle people!

"Can I leave...?"

Seeing that Shen Ci's demeanor didn't seem to be feigned, Mao Xiaotong hesitated for a moment and tentatively suggested something.

Shen Ci's gaze fell on her, and he said with a half-smile, "Aren't you already here?"

Mao Xiaotong was speechless. The more she looked at Shen Ci, the more she found him repulsive, no different from any other man.

"Put those things back." Shen Ci glanced at the items on the table.

Mao Xiaotong reached out and put the small bag back into her bag, constantly telling herself to just pretend it was a bite taken by a dog.

Shen Ci calmly tidied the table, shut down the computer, then stood up and asked, "Hotel?"

"No. Let's go to your place," Mao Xiaotong whispered.

"I'm staying at a hotel too," Shen Ci shrugged.

"......"

Mao Xiaotong didn't know how to respond for a moment, and could only watch as Shen Ci started to move. She found a mask and put it on her face.

Shen Ci felt that her actions were somewhat unnecessary.

This older sister isn't famous yet, and she might not be recognized by anyone if she walks down the street.

Shen Ci was actually quite pleased with Sun Huaizhong's "good intentions".

He was in the prime of his life, full of youthful vigor and temper.

Unlike most international students, he never had a girlfriend while he was abroad.

Mao Xiaotong's proactive approach really made him itchy to get closer.

Why not sleep with her? She's a celebrity, and this is a completely new experience for Shen Ci, unlike anything he's had in his past and present lives.

Back at the hotel, Mao Xiaotong immediately put her phone into airplane mode as soon as she entered the room.

"Is your boyfriend checking up on you?" Shen Ci asked curiously after changing her shoes and seeing her actions.

Mao Xiaotong ignored him and began to take off her clothes. As her outer garment fell to the ground, she was left only in her undergarments.

Shen Ci looked her over and reached out to press down on her body, which made Mao Xiaotong's body stiffen instantly.

She mustered her courage and asked, "Can you hurry up?"

"Alright!" Shen Ci stopped playing games with her.

......

The mattress made a few sizzling sounds, then fell silent.

"Can I go now?"

In Mao Xiaotong's view, the process was so quick that he didn't really experience it, even though Shen Ci didn't use the small bag.

Shen Ci was embarrassed. There was nothing he could do; it really was his first time, and he really wanted to prove himself.

"Why are you leaving? Stay here tonight."

"Isn't it the same if we stay?" Mao Xiaotong couldn't help but retort sarcastically.

"Hehe." Shen Ci's lips curled slightly as he said, "Again."

Having gained experience, Shen Ci performed much better afterwards, which made Mao Xiaotong wonder...

Was this guy initially a naive and innocent young man?

The next day, the phone by the bedside suddenly rang. Mao Xiaotong woke up groggily and subconsciously reached for the phone.

She was held tightly in Shen Ci's arms, and after struggling for a while, she finally got her hands on the phone.

The moment Mao Xiaotong saw the note, a feeling of guilt and remorse overwhelmed her.

She glanced at Shen Ci secretly, then leaned against the headboard, pulled the blanket over her upper body, and answered the phone.

"Why didn't you reply to my messages yesterday? What were you doing?" Chen Xiang's concerned voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Your phone call woke me up. I fell asleep in a daze yesterday."

Mao Xiaotong suppressed her inner unease and tried her best to make her voice sound normal.

"Why don't you sleep a little longer? How about we have dinner together later?" Chen Xiang believed him and extended the invitation.

Mao Xiaotong initially wanted to say that she wasn't feeling well, but then changed her mind: "The company suddenly arranged a magazine photoshoot."

"Alright then," Chen Xiang sighed, "You go back to work."

"Okay, I got it. I'll go back to sleep." Mao Xiaotong hurriedly hung up the phone, her guilt towards Chen Xiang growing stronger.

"Is that a check-up call? Who's your boyfriend?"

Shen Ci's voice suddenly rang in his ear, startling Mao Xiaotong.

She looked at him in alarm, not knowing that Shen Ci had already woken up.

"No, I'm going to take a shower, I'm leaving now." Mao Xiaotong didn't want to say anything more, and hurriedly threw off the covers and got out of bed.

Shen Ci stretched and threw off the covers, saying, "Let's do it together; it'll save water."

Although Mao Xiaotong felt resistant, she also felt that refusing would be futile. Yesterday, she discovered that this man acted forcefully.

After a quick wash, Shen Ci and Mao Xiaotong got dressed, but their moods were completely different.

Shen Ci was refreshed and in high spirits, while Mao Xiaotong was filled with bitterness.

"Let's exchange contact information." Shen Ci changed his clothes and handed his phone to Mao Xiaotong.

Mao Xiaotong was zipping up her skirt when she looked at the phone he handed her. After hesitating for a moment, she finally agreed.

"Can you keep what happened yesterday a secret?" Mao Xiaotong asked cautiously after adding each other's contact information.

Shen Ci said frankly, "I'm not the kind of person who likes to show off everywhere."

Mao Xiaotong nodded, a complex look flashing in his eyes, as if he believed her, but was not entirely at ease.

"Oh, right, remember to buy your medicine when you go downstairs, don't forget." Shen Ci didn't want to get infected because of a moment's carelessness.

"I understand." Mao Xiaotong had actually kept this in mind all along, and even if Shen Ci hadn't said anything, she would have gone to buy it herself.

After saying that, she said softly, "Then I'll be going now."

Shen Ci responded and waited for Mao Xiaotong to leave before notifying the hotel staff to clean the room and then leaving himself.

Mao Xiaotong hailed a taxi at the hotel entrance, went to the nearest pharmacy, bought the medicine, and swallowed it.

After doing all that, she got into a taxi, which headed home.

This was the first time she had ever slept with someone. Spending the night with someone she didn't like made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

But in addition to feeling uncomfortable, the strange physical sensation made her feel even more sorry for Chen Xiang.

She felt that continuing to be with Chen Xiang would undoubtedly hurt him...

The thought of giving up on this relationship gradually began to take root in my mind.

Shen Ci returned to the company feeling refreshed, ready to go to the Sugar Man Company in Shanghai with Wang Juan.

Filming for "The Imperial Doctress" wrapped up at the beginning of the month, and this trip was to finalize the formal contract.

Shen Ci met with Wang Juan and the team members, exchanged a few brief words, and then headed towards the elevator.

On the way, they encountered Sun Huaizhong.

"Mr. Shen, how are you feeling?"

"Mr. Sun is so thoughtful, I think we should report this to headquarters."

"Don't!" Sun Huaizhong waved his hand. If headquarters found out about this, who knew what their attitude would be?

"Then we'll be going now," Shen Ci said. How could he possibly tell outsiders about such a private experience?

"Okay!" Sun Huaizhong replied, then looked at Wang Juan and instructed again, "Take good care of President Shen."

"Don't worry," Wang Juan assured with a smile.