Originally, Ma Teng wanted to invite Xiao Yufan to the company gathering, but he was firmly rejected. Xiao Yufan didn’t want anyone to know he had any connection with Ma Teng’s company…
Taking advantage of the weekend, Xiao Yufan wanted to relax thoroughly. Fortunately, Yu Han hadn’t assigned him any tasks, allowing him to enjoy this rare leisure time.
After a hectic night and a busy morning, Xiao Yufan returned to his rented apartment and immediately collapsed onto the bed, hoping to catch up on some much-needed sleep…
However, just at that moment, his phone rang inappropriately, triggering an urge in Xiao Yufan to curse someone out.
Seeing the caller ID, his anger eased slightly—he just couldn’t stay mad at a beautiful girl, especially one who was always so obedient and sweet to him…
“Miss, what’s going on? You’ve found time to call me amidst your busy schedule!” Xiao Yufan answered teasingly. To be honest, he had gradually grown fond of this feeling—the intimacy Lin Jiayao gave him.
“I…” Lin Jiayao’s voice sounded a bit upset. Yet after hesitating for a long while, she still hadn’t said a word, making Xiao Yufan’s heart tighten involuntarily.
“What’s wrong? What happened!” Xiao Yufan jumped up from the bed. He knew something must have happened to Jiayao—otherwise, she wouldn’t sound so distressed.
“There’s a second-tier actor in our crew… he… seems to have feelings for me, and he always subtly shows it…”
“What kind of feelings?” Xiao Yufan was momentarily confused, but soon realized what she meant. Unexpectedly, a surge of anger flared inside him, and a word flashed through his mind—“sexual harassment.”
Sensing Xiao Yufan’s mood, Lin Jiayao’s tone softened slightly, and in a barely audible voice, she asked:
“I told him I already have a boyfriend, but he didn’t believe me. He’s hosting a party now, and if I don’t show up with someone, he’ll definitely think I’m lying. Can you…”
“Are you still in Pingwu? Tell me your exact location there—I could be there by tonight if I hurry!”
How could Xiao Yufan not understand what Jiayao was trying to say? But could he really avoid this? If he did, wouldn’t he be exactly playing into that arrogant second-tier actor’s hands? Besides, how could he possibly let go of such a beautiful girl?
“If you really come, I’ll pick you up from the airport. Do you have enough money in your card? If not, I can transfer some to you first…”
Lin Jiayao hadn’t expected Ha Xuan to agree so readily. She was surprised, yet delighted. Although they had been apart only briefly, she had constantly thought about him.
“Don’t worry. If I can’t even afford to go flirt with girls, then I’ve been wasting my time in this city. I can’t afford to lose face in front of that pretty boy, can I?”
Xiao Yufan replied casually, but warmth filled his heart. Jiayao was indeed different from other girls—she didn’t care whether he was rich or not.
…
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yufan suddenly realized how much he actually cared about Lin Jiayao. He wasn’t sure if it was love, but he did know that his feelings for her had changed from initial irritation to affection.
“Might as well treat this like a vacation…” Xiao Yufan sighed. Lately, he had been caught between Yu Han and Hu Yingluo, feeling extremely stressed. This was the perfect opportunity to get away for a while.
Yu Han was currently preoccupied with the company’s IPO, so Xiao Yufan didn’t want to bother him. Thus, he left the matter of taking leave to Lin Pingle. If Yu Han found out he was taking time off to accompany Lin Jiayao, who knew what chaos might ensue.
After packing his bag, Xiao Yufan left a note on the table. Although he didn’t want to ask Yu Han for permission, it still felt wrong to leave without saying a word.
The distance from Beijing to Pingwu wasn’t far—just a three-hour flight. Xiao Yufan didn’t plan to stay long, so he traveled light, almost like a backpacker.
This was actually Xiao Yufan’s first trip outside Beijing since returning from Shanghai. However, he was no longer the same person he used to be—his mindset had changed significantly.
Xiao Yufan had never imagined he would have such good luck with women. In his mind, having an ordinary person by his side to walk an ordinary path would have been more than enough…
Yet fate had other plans. Whether it was Lin Jiayao, Yu Han, or Hu Yingluo, each had become deeply entangled in his life. Unknowingly, his emotions had gradually fallen into a whirlpool…
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