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

Gu Yan placed the milk on the bedside table and stood by the bed, watching her for a few seconds.

She was wearing a white cotton nightgown, her hair was loose, and the hem of the nightgown was slightly rolled up, revealing a section of her fair calves. Her ankles were slender and swayed gently with the rhythm of the plot. She looked soft and defenseless.

He smiled and sat down on the edge of the bed.

Shu Zi still didn't notice anything unusual, and even tilted her head slightly because he was blocking the screen light:

You're blocking my way.

Gu Yan didn't move. He reached for the glass of milk and handed it to her, saying, "Drink it before you look at it."

Shu Zi finally managed to tear her gaze away from the screen, took the milk cup, took two sips, then shoved the cup back into his hand, her eyes glued back to the tablet.

"Alright, alright."

Gu Yan put the cup back on the bedside table, and before she could react, he reached out and snatched the tablet from her hand.

Shu Zi was stunned. Just as she was about to speak, he bent down, reached under her, and scooped her up from her prone position, turned her over, and held her firmly in his arms.

Caught off guard, Shu Zi found herself suspended in mid-air, instinctively grabbing his neck: "What are you doing?!"

Gu Yan carried her outside, saying, "It's time to sleep."

Shu Zi was shocked: "It's only ten o'clock!"

"You have to sign a contract tomorrow afternoon and have a dinner engagement tonight. Are you sure you want to stay up all night watching dramas?"

Shu Zi hesitated for a moment: "I'm not going until 3 PM! Besides, my episode ends in ten minutes—"

"I'll see tomorrow."

"No! I won't be able to sleep if it gets stuck in a crucial spot!"

Gu Yan didn't stop walking: "Then let's go back to my room to look."

"I didn't bring my tablet!"

"I have."

Shu Zi: "..."

Gu Yan carried her into his room, gently closed the door with his knees, walked to the bedside, and placed her on the bed.

As soon as Shu Zi sat down, she held out her hand to him: "Tablet."

Gu Yan turned around, picked up the tablet from the desk, handed it to her, and then lay down next to her.

Shu Zi took the tablet, skillfully opened the media player, found the episode she had just watched, dragged the progress bar back to catch up on the missing few minutes, and then nestled contentedly into his arms, propping the tablet between them.

As the plot unfolded, she watched intently, her mouth never stopping:

"Look at this second male lead, he seems like a good guy on the surface, but there's a big twist later on. I was completely shocked when I saw this part."

"And this female lead, she actually knew all along, but she just didn't expose it, she was just waiting for him to reveal it on his own."

As she spoke, she tapped and swiped her finger on the screen, glancing at him every now and then to make sure he was following the story.

Gu Yan hummed in agreement, but his gaze remained fixed on her face, not on the screen.

He turned his head, his gaze sweeping over her bright eyes, across her lips as she spoke, and finally settling on her lower lip, which she was gently biting as she spoke with great enthusiasm.

Her nightgown neckline was slightly open due to her posture, and the fair skin below her collarbone glowed warmly under the yellow light.

His gaze lingered there for a moment before shifting away, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily.

Shu Zi was completely unaware and was still enthusiastically recounting the plot:

"And the background music here is also particularly good. Listen to it, doesn't it instantly create the atmosphere?"

She turned her head to look at him, met his gaze, and paused for a moment:

Why are you looking at me instead of the screen?

Gu Yan looked at her, his voice a few decibels lower than before: "I'm watching."

"Tsk, what's the use of you looking at me? You're just here to watch the plot!"

Shu Zi turned his face towards the screen: "This part is really exciting, watch it carefully!"

Gu Yan's face was turned to face by her. He raised an eyebrow, his gaze fell on the screen, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up.

He didn't speak again, but tightened his arms around her waist, and gently pressed her side through the thin fabric of her nightgown.

Shu Zi was completely unaware, still staring at the screen, muttering to herself:

"See, see, I told you, as soon as this background music started, I knew something bad was going to happen."

She was so engrossed in her story that she didn't notice the slightly darkened gaze of the person behind her.

After the episode ended, Shu Zi licked her lips, still wanting more, and her finger automatically moved to the screen, ready to click on the next episode.

Before her fingertips could even touch her wrist, Gu Yan's hand covered hers and gently grasped her wrist.

She paused for a moment, turned her head, and looked at him expectantly:

"What are you doing? Just one more episode, just one more."

Gu Yan didn't say anything, but simply held her hand, took the tablet from her hand, and casually placed it on the bedside table.

"Ugh—I'm really only going to watch one episode!"

She panicked and reached for the tablet, but he calmly pressed down on her shoulder, turning her over to face him.

"It's the last episode, I promise!" She was still struggling, reaching for the tablet behind him.

Gu Yan lowered his head, his lips pressed against her neck, his voice low and husky against her skin: "Hmm, you see."

Shu Zi froze, her outstretched hand suddenly lost its direction, and softly fell back onto his shoulder.

"Gu Yan...!" Her voice suddenly changed.

His kisses traveled down her neck, landing on the hollow of her collarbone, his tongue gently tracing its path before slowly moving to behind her ear, his hot breath brushing against her sensitive skin.

Shu Zi's breathing became completely disordered, her fingers gripped the fabric on his shoulder tightly, and her body involuntarily arched upwards.

He stepped back slightly, looking down at her flushed cheeks and slightly moist eyes, a dark undercurrent surging in his eyes.

"Baby," his voice was hoarse and barely audible, "one episode... might not be enough."

After Gu Yan finished speaking, before she could react, he lowered his head again and kissed her lips.

His tongue pried open her teeth, penetrating deeply and lingeringly.

Shu Zi was so stunned by his kiss that all the words she wanted to say were sealed between her lips and teeth, turning into a few muffled sobs.

After a long while, he stepped back slightly, his gaze slowly sweeping across her face, his eyes growing increasingly deep.

He straightened up, reached into the bedside table drawer, and took out a box.

Strawberry flavored.

Shu Zi's gaze shifted frantically, unsure where to look, her fingers instinctively clenching the bedsheet beneath her.

"...Turn off the lights." Her voice was soft.

Gu Yan paused for a moment, then chuckled softly: "No, it's not closed."

"Gu Yan...!"

She nudged him, her voice trembling with a hint of embarrassment and anger.

He lowered his head, pressed his forehead against hers, and coaxed in a low, husky voice, "Then call me husband."

Shu Zi paused for a moment, then turned her face to the side, her ears turning bright red: "...I won't call out."

"Say something, okay?"

He nuzzled her nose against hers, "Call me and I'll turn off the light."