After being dumped by the diva, I was picked up by her arch-enemy.

Jiang Yichen chose to sing this song for no other reason than this.

I just feel it would be a real waste not to make use of the original owner's many years of opera skills.

And by doing this, he could also make up for the original owner's regrets.

"The Red-Haired Girl".

Gu Ruanxing murmured to herself, savoring the two words over and over.

It took her a long while to recover from the lingering sensation that had sent shivers down her spine.

She re-examined the man in front of her.

I used to think he was just a good-looking pushover, and that he deserved to be dumped by Lin Qinghe.

Now it seems this guy has quite a bit of knowledge in his head; he's not a complete idiot.

"Alright, you pass." Gu Ruanxing pulled up a chair and sat down.

"I'll tell you the truth."

"I was originally planning to put you on Tencent Video's S-level music talent show, 'The Voice of Heaven,' next month."

"Use Old Wang's love song to play the victim and gain some sympathy votes."

"It seems that it's no longer necessary now."

Gu Ruanxing's eyes grew brighter as she spoke.

"With just this song 'Red-Clad Lament,' as long as the arrangement is done well, the effect will definitely be great! It'll definitely become a hit!"

Xu Zhiyou nodded frantically beside her.

Jiang Yichen slowly took a sip of his iced Americano, the ice cubes clinking against each other in the glass.

"Appearing on TV is no problem."

"It's fine to cooperate with you in angering Lin Qinghe."

"But before that, we need to solve a very real survival crisis."

Gu Ruanxing was taken aback: "What crisis?"

Jiang Yichen took out his phone from his pocket, opened WeChat Wallet and Alipay, and turned the screen towards Gu Ruanxing.

The balance is 1,250.

He said with a wry smile, "If you don't give me some advance money for living expenses, I might have to sleep under a bridge."

Gu Ruanxing looked at the pitiful number.

A grown man, after three years of struggling, all he has left is this little bit of money.

That's so tragic.

Before Gu Ruanxing could even speak, Xu Zhiyou's eyes lit up instantly.

She took a small step forward and squeezed right in front of Jiang Yichen.

"Why sleep in the basement? It's so damp there."

"If you don't mind, you can come stay at my place."

"I rented a large single-level apartment outside, and I usually live alone, with several rooms empty."

Xu Zhiyou blinked her big eyes, her tone as sincere as could be.

"And I can cook, and I'll provide meals and accommodation, so you won't have to spend a penny."

Jiang Yichen raised an eyebrow.

Seriously, he was smitten!

If I were to be a kept man, I'd be willing to do it even if the other person was a rich and beautiful woman!

However, before he could express his opinion, Gu Ruanxing became anxious.

Gu Ruanxing pulled Xu Zhiyou back.

Are you kidding me!

Jiang Yichen was her trump card to deal with Lin Qinghe.

How could we let that little girl Xu Zhiyou get away with it?

Gu Ruanxing raised her chin and refused decisively.

"No!"

Xu Zhiyou stumbled as she was pulled, her face full of grievance.

"Why not?"

"My place is big and comfortable, so Jiang Yichen is comfortable living there too."

Gu Ruanxing glared at her.

"If you bring any random man home to live with, your father will definitely have Jiang Yichen drowned if he finds out, do you believe me?"

"It's not that exaggerated!" Xu Zhiyou muttered softly, "I just won't tell him."

"That won't do either!"

Gu Ruanxing was resolute, her brain working at lightning speed, and she immediately came up with another plausible reason.

"Although the foundation of 'Red-Haired Girl' is good, the arrangement still needs to be refined. I need to contact the company's arrangement team. Jiang Yichen is the original composer, and he has to personally oversee many details."

"Your place is too far away; traveling back and forth will only cause delays."

Gu Ruanxing waved her hand confidently: "I happen to have a spare room on my second floor, so let him stay there. It'll be more convenient for him to work!"

Xu Zhiyou glared angrily at Gu Ruanxing, but there was nothing she could do.

After all, the other party was in a position of authority regarding "work".

Moreover... he was indeed a little afraid of his father losing his temper.

Xu Zhiyou bit her lip, forcibly suppressing the resentment in her heart.

She bit her lip, looking at Jiang Yichen with disappointment in her eyes: "Alright then... Jiang Yichen, if you don't feel comfortable living here, feel free to come find me anytime."

Jiang Yichen heard everything clearly from the side.

Drowning in the river?

The two of them were speaking with such seriousness that it didn't seem like they were joking.

How could he dare to go?

While being a kept man may seem appealing, risking your life for a meal is not something you should consider.

Although he has become indifferent to life and death after being reborn, it is still better to stay alive if possible.

After all, it doesn't matter to him where he lives.

As long as he doesn't end up homeless and doesn't have to spend his pitiful thousand-odd yuan, that's fine.

"OK."

Jiang Yichen stood up, straightened his collar, and smiled slightly at Gu Ruanxing, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Gu."

Seeing that she had won, Gu Ruanxing proudly raised her chin, like a proud white swan.

"You're smart to know what's good for you."

"Let's go, I'll show you around first."

........

Gu Ruanxing's residence is not far from the company.

After driving around two corners and passing through an old street lined with plane trees, we arrived.

It is a detached duplex villa, hidden in a high-end residential area.

Two neatly trimmed osmanthus trees stand by the entrance, and a faint sweet fragrance wafts through the air.

Jiang Yichen followed Gu Ruanxing into the room.

The living room on the first floor is large and decorated in a simple style, with black, white and gray as the main colors, and several abstract paintings hanging on the wall.

The countertop in the open kitchen was so clean it shone, and you could tell at a glance that it hadn't been used much.

Gu Ruanxing kicked off her high heels, stepped barefoot on the floor, and casually slumped onto the sofa.

"You'll sleep on the second floor. The room upstairs with the floor-to-ceiling window is yours; no one has slept in it before."

Jiang Yichen nodded and went upstairs.

I pushed the door open and took a look.

The room wasn't big, but it had everything you'd expect.

A two-meter-wide bed, a separate desk, and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the small garden behind.

There was no restroom, though.

He looked at the other rooms on the second floor, but they weren't there.

Go downstairs and ask Gu Ruanxing.

Gu Ruanxing was curled up on the sofa scrolling through her phone, without even looking up.

"The bathroom is on the first floor, at the end of the corridor."

"Is this the only one in the entire building?"

"Um."

Gu Ruanxing finally raised her head and glanced at him sideways.

"What? You're disgusted?"

"No, that's not it."

Jiang Yichen shrugged and didn't ask any more questions.

When you're staying at someone else's house, you should be grateful if there's a place to take a shower. What else is there to complain about?

Gu Ruanxing sat up from the sofa and stretched.

"I'm going back to my room. Help yourself. There's food in the fridge; help yourself if you're hungry."