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

The next morning, a van with the "For You, My Heart Fluttered" logo was parked at the entrance of Yunqi Platinum Hotel, but was blocked by the access control barrier.

Director Liu stuck half his head out and negotiated with the security guard for a long time, but the answer he received was always the same:

"No outside vehicles are allowed to enter without the owner's authorization."

Helpless, Director Liu took out his phone and dialed Gu Yan's number.

Last night, he secretly asked his agent for the address and learned that Gu Yan and Shu Zi lived together. The entire production team was excited.

They repeatedly forbade their agents from leaking information, preparing to catch everyone off guard.

As a result, the meticulously planned raid was stalled at the very first step.

Meanwhile, the viewers waiting in the live stream were laughing hysterically.

[Hahahaha, this is hilarious! They suddenly started a live stream this morning, saying they were going to do a surprise attack, but the surprise attack turned into a confession. I can't take it anymore!]

[Production crew: We're going to catch them off guard. Security guard: No, you don't want to.]

Director Liu's expression at this moment was probably: I'm devastated.

[The most tragic TV production team in history, bar none]

[Gu Yan: Surprised? Unexpected? You can't even get through the door!]

[I suggest the production team scout out the terrain before their next surprise attack, otherwise it'll be too embarrassing, hahaha]

[But why isn't Zizi being filmed? Did they film President Gu first and then film Zizi?]

[Yeah, yeah, Sister Han didn't get any screen time either, only Teacher Shen had a live stream. Are they filming the male guests first and then the female guests?]

[...But my Huanhuan is on camera!]

My son Youbao also has (thinking)

Gu Yan was already awake, leaning against the headboard, wearing headphones and dealing with an email when his phone suddenly vibrated.

He glanced at the caller ID and answered, "Director Liu?"

"Good morning, Teacher Gu!"

Director Liu's voice carried a hint of embarrassment:

"Um... we've arrived at the entrance of your residential complex, but we're stuck and can't get in. Could you please come down and help us?"

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

"……Now?"

Director Liu chuckled twice: "Right, now, we originally wanted to do a surprise shoot, but we didn't expect..."

Two more seconds of silence.

Gu Yan's voice was devoid of emotion: "...Wait."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Yan glanced at Shu Zi, who was still curled up in the blankets beside him, fast asleep and completely unaware of her surroundings. He then gently nudged her shoulder.

"Nuonuo, wake up."

Shu Zi frowned, shrank further into the blankets, and mumbled something indistinctly:

"...Don't bother me, I don't want to anymore..."

Gu Yan chuckled softly, didn't call her again, and got up from the bed.

He first called the property management to ask them to let him through, then went into the bathroom to wash up, and when he came out he had changed into casual clothes.

He had just carried the crunchy little ones down from the second floor when the doorbell rang.

Gu Yan got up to open the door.

The moment the door opened, Director Liu's smiling face appeared before us, followed by a cameraman carrying equipment.

"Good morning, Teacher Gu! Surprised? Unexpected?"

Gu Yan leaned against the door frame, his expression indifferent: "Quite unexpected."

Director Liu rubbed his hands together:

"Um... can we go in and film? Our viewers are really interested in seeing your daily lives."

Gu Yan was silent for two seconds, then stepped aside to make way for her: "Come in, keep your voice down, she's still sleeping."

Director Liu nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay."

The cameraman immediately followed, the lens slowly panning across the entryway and living room, finally settling on Crunchy, who was nestled on the sofa.

The three kittens all raised their heads at once, staring curiously at the camera. Gaa even tilted her head and let out a soft "meow".

The live chat exploded instantly:

[Wait, wait, wait, is that a cat??? Gu Yan has a cat at home???]

【Aaaaaaah, three! Still three!】

[What an amazing scene! A handsome guy and a cat, my blood pressure is rising!]

[Tsk, I remember Zizi saying before that Gu Yan might freeze the cats to death if he keeps them. Why don't we each take one?]

Gu Yan looks so handsome in his casual clothes! It's a completely different style from his usual suits, but he's still so dashing.

[Wait a minute! President Gu just said, "They! Are! Still! Sleeping! Does anyone understand the significance of that 'they'?!"]

【Aaaaaah, is it Zizi?! Mr. Gu, just say it! Production team, just ask her?!】

What if it's a man?

【Don't mess with this】

[It must be Zizi! Is Zizi still sleeping upstairs? I really want to see Zizi's sleeping face (gets beaten to death by Gu Yan)]

Director Liu and the cameraman were squatting by the sofa filming the cat when Gu Yan turned around and went into the kitchen. He took out a few glasses from the cabinet, poured water, and brought them out.

"Director Liu, have some water."

Director Liu accepted the cup, flattered and surprised: "Oh, thank you so much, Professor Gu! You're too kind!"

Gu Yan nodded, sat down on the sofa, and took a sip of his water.

The three kittens immediately moved to a different spot. Gaga jumped onto the sofa armrest first, Beng Beng peeked out from under the coffee table, and Cuicui was picked up by Gu Yan.

Seeing this, Director Liu couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Gu, is this your cat?"

"Um."

"What's your name?"

"Crunchy and crunchy."

"..."

Director Liu thought he had misheard: "What did you call me?"

Gu Yan pointed to the three cats in turn: "Gaga, Boom Boom, and Crispy."

Director Liu then realized what he meant and couldn't help but laugh: "This name... is very creative."

Gu Yan smiled slightly. "It's very creative."

【Crunch, crunchy? ? ? Is this name for real? Hahahaha】

【Gaga, Beng Beng, Cui Cui, put together it means Crunchy, I declare this is the most soulful cat name I've heard this year】

[Director Liu: This name is very creative. (Thinking to himself: What kind of weird name is this, hahaha!)]

[Cameraman, stop shaking, I'm going to throw up (vomit)]

[kswl, Gu Yan laughed when he mentioned the cat's name, is he thinking of Zizi (I think only Zizi could come up with such a name)]

[I'm not pretending anymore, I'm coming clean. I'm actually the cat on President Gu's lap.]

[Hey upstairs, find yourself an exit and get out!]

The living room had just quieted down, and Director Liu was racking his brains for something to say to liven things up when a sleepy voice suddenly came from the second floor:

"Gu Yan, is the crunchy part at the bottom?"