I was criticized on a dating reality show, but I retaliated and became an internet sensation.

At the same time, related terms such as "Heartbeat With You Season 2 Official Announcement" quickly rose to the top of the trending searches.

Shu Zi was engrossed in reading when a new WeChat message popped up at the top of her phone.

It's Fang Ran.

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The biggest sleeper within a hundred miles: "Look at the 'marriage anniversary gift' that idiot He Yuzhuo bought for me (smile) (smile)"

The sleepiest person within a hundred miles: "A diamond-encrusted... koi fish necklace???"

He was the biggest sleeper within a hundred miles: "He wished me abundance every year and a successful career."

The biggest sleeper within a hundred miles: "I'll jump my head off! Is this straight man's aesthetic beyond saving?! Huh?!"

Shuzi clicked on the picture.

A necklace with a design that is quite magnificent and grand.

The main body is a lifelike koi carp, with its scales densely studded with tiny diamonds that sparkle under the lights, almost blindingly so.

"Pfft—hahaha..."

She couldn't hold back and burst out laughing on the spot.

He Yuzhuo is truly an ordinary but unremarkable talent.

A little girl said, "...You know what, this little thing is quite unique."

One little guy said, "Wearing this to play mahjong might just make me a winner."

The biggest sleeper within a hundred miles: "Screw you! People will think I'm wearing an aquarium around my neck if I go out wearing this! A 24K pure luxury version, no less!"

The sleepiest person within a hundred miles: "No, my blood pressure is rising. I need to find him for some friendly communication! I'm outta here!"

Shu Zi laughed so hard her shoulders shook. When she looked up, she found that Gu Yan had finished cleaning the kitchen and was walking over, wiping his hands. His gaze fell on her face.

"What are you looking at, laughing so happily?" He sat down next to her.

"Ranran's message," Shu Zi turned her phone screen to show him, her eyes still glistening with laughter:

"He Yuzhuo gave a diamond-encrusted koi necklace as a marriage gift, and the straight man's aesthetic sense shocked Ranran for ten thousand years."

Gu Yan glanced at the glittering picture, a slight smile curving his lips: "The meaning is quite good, very practical."

"Hahahaha, that's pretty honest."

Shu Zi, holding her phone, laughed so hard she leaned back on the sofa cushions. "It really makes you want to punch him, thank goodness..."

"Hmm?" Gu Yan looked at her, asking with his eyes.

Shu Zi laughed so hard she could hardly breathe, and after a moment she caught her breath, she finished speaking: "Luckily, that's not your aesthetic sense."

Gu Yan looked at her.

Under the light, her cheeks flushed a faint pink after she smiled, and her eyes shone brightly.

Because of his laughter, a few strands of hair stuck to his forehead, making him look lively and soft, nestled defenselessly in his territory.

His Adam's apple bobbed almost imperceptibly.

The air suddenly fell silent. After saying that, Shu Zi belatedly realized that something seemed amiss.

Fang Ran and He Yuzhuo are about to become husband and wife, so what about her and Gu Yan...?

Her eyes darted around for a moment, she coughed lightly, and subconsciously tried to find another topic to distract herself.

"Hey," she nudged him gently with her elbow.

"Um... when are you planning to pack your bags? We're going to record the second episode the day after tomorrow, so we should prepare our things in advance."

Gu Yan raised an eyebrow: "No rush, I can tidy it up later when I have some free time."

"Okay, fine. I just wanted to remind you." Shu Zi turned on her phone and checked the time: 8:36 PM.

"I'll go upstairs now, Sister Wen told me not to stay up late."

As she was about to get up and leave, Gu Yan suddenly reached out, gently grabbed her wrist, and pulled her back onto the sofa with a little force.

"etc."

"What?" Shu Zi slumped back down, looking at him in a daze.

Gu Yan's gaze fell on her face. "You just said, 'It's a good thing your taste isn't like this.'"

Shu Zi: "...Yeah, I was just saying it casually, complimenting your good taste, is that wrong?"

"OK."

Gu Yan nodded, tightening his grip on her wrist. "However, since the examiner has already praised her..."

He leaned slightly closer, deliberately closing the distance between them. "Shouldn't we... give him some points?"

Shu Zi: "..."

"Gu Yan," she tried to pull her hand away but failed, so she glared at him, "this is blatant extortion! This is illegal!"

"It doesn't count as asking for it."

Gu Yan released her wrist, but did not move away, his gaze still fixed on her. "Just make good use of the examiner's feedback and adjust your preparation strategy accordingly."

He spoke with such seriousness, but Shu Zi found his twisted logic hilarious.

"Okay, okay, I'll add it for you, alright?"

She raised her hand, somewhat annoyed, and gave him a light shove on the shoulder:

"Just one point! Are you satisfied now? Can you let me go upstairs to sleep now, Mr. Gu?"

Gu Yan leaned back following her lead, a triumphant smile playing on his lips.

He didn't stop her anymore, but just watched her stand up from the sofa, take her phone, and walk upstairs.

As Shu Zi reached the top of the stairs, she paused slightly, but without turning around, her voice drifted over:

"Don't mention that painting again! Mentioning it again will result in a direct deduction of points, the kind that deducts points from your score!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she quickened her pace and ran upstairs in a flash.

Gu Yan sat on the sofa, watching her disappear around the corner of the stairs. The smile in his eyes finally became undisguised and spread little by little.

He picked up his phone and opened his chat with He Yuzhuo.

Gu Yan: "The necklace is nice."

He Yuzhuo replied instantly within seconds.

He Yuzhuo: "? Your account was hacked?"

Gu Yan: "No, it's quite practical."

He Yuzhuo, who had just been scolded by Fang Ran, fell silent upon seeing these words.

"..."

"Is there something you need?"

Gu Yan didn't reply. He exited the chat, casually placed his phone on the coffee table, and looked towards the second floor.

The second floor was quiet, and there was no further sound.

He chuckled softly, finding her incredibly adorable just thinking about how she had threatened him earlier.

After sitting quietly for a while, he slowly got up, turned off the living room light, and went back to his room.

As night slowly settled, the city lights gradually faded into silence, and the night passed in quiet stillness.

The next morning arrived in the blink of an eye.

It was almost lunchtime when Shu Zi finally woke up from her nap.

Great, another luxurious day of sleeping in until I naturally wake up.

She stretched comfortably in bed, picked up her phone from beside her pillow, and glanced at it.

Lin Xueting sent her a message asking her to come back to the Shu family home for lunch. Lan Manwen also sent a few messages, informing her to go to the company in the afternoon.

After replying to each message, Shu Zi opened Gu Yan's chat window and told him that she was going back to the Shu family home for lunch and that he didn't need to come back.

After sending the message, she washed up, changed her clothes, and went back to the Shu family home.

After lunch, she drove straight to the company.