Shen Tang did not immediately agree to Qi Yue's suggestion.
To be honest, although the female protagonist of the original book was very kind, she still did not want to get involved with her.
In case the plot god awakened one day, things would turn bad.
However, it had to be said that Qi Jue's company treated its artists very well. If she wanted to continue working in the entertainment industry, this would be a very good place to go.
Qi Yue did not mind. Next, he took Shen Tang to meet several people, all well-known figures in the entertainment industry, and most importantly, they had good character.
It was not until after 10 pm that the two finally left.
In the car, they both took off their high heels and sprawled inelegantly on the back seat.
"This job really isn't meant for humans." Shen Tang rubbed her cheeks. Her face was almost cramped from smiling, and she had drunk quite a lot too.
She rubbed her eyebrows. Even though the alcohol had low proof, it still got to her head a little, making her dizzy.
Qi Yue sighed. "Ever since I was little I have attended many banquets like this, and couldn't refuse even if I wanted to."
It was even worse when she was little. The adults would compete with each other, and she had to take all kinds of classes since young and excel in them.
Sometimes for the family business, she would also have to chat amiably with people she did not like.
The rich do not have it easy either. They enjoy what they should enjoy, and have to bear what they should bear.
Even her future marriage would become a bargaining chip.
Qi Yue did not say any of these out loud.
After lying down for a while, Shen Tang fell asleep unknowingly.
When she woke up, she gave a start.
She realized that she was actually lying in her bed at home, and her clothes had been changed into pajamas. Her makeup seemed to be removed too, her face felt clean.
How did she get home?
Shen Tang tried hard to recall, but could not remember anything.
Her throat felt parched. As Shen Tang got up, she noticed a thermal flask placed by the bed. The water inside was still warm.
Aw aw aw, Tao Sister is too thoughtful!
Shen Tang was deeply moved. She was awake now but still could not fall asleep. Looking at the time, it was past 3 am, still early before dawn.
Having nothing to do, she opened her game. Just as the "timi" sound rang, there was a knock on her door.
Conditionally, Shen Tang turned off her phone and hid it under her pillow.
But she soon realized that she had recovered now, and no longer needed to sneak around. So she took out her phone again.
"Who is it?"
"It's me."
Gu Huaian?
Shen Tang hurriedly ran over to open the door. "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Gu Huaian lowered his eyes and noticed Shen Tang's bare feet. His brows furrowed. "Why aren't you wearing any shoes?"
Shen Tang wiggled her plump toes. "It's not cold either, I was in a hurry to open the door."
Shen Tang sat on the sofa. "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
"I came to see if you were sober from the wine."
Shen Tang scratched her head. "Was I drunk? Oh right, how did I get home?"
Gu Huaian was silent for a moment. "You called me to come pick you up."
Shen Tang was startled. She had absolutely no memory of it.
After checking her phone, she realized she did not only make a call, but also said some nonsense.
[Lovesick Monkey: Unaware of dawn during spring sleep, but aware of beloved]
[Lovesick Monkey: Do you know how to say wall, eye and knee in English? It’s wall, eye, knee. I love you!]
[Lovesick Monkey: I’m going to buy stewed meat stuffed in bread. I asked the owner to add more chili. I had just taken a bite and it fell onto the muddy ground. I cried. Turns out this is what’s called “spicy films like mud”.]
[Lovesick Monkey: Dear, what water did I drink just now? I can’t fall asleep without you.]
Shen Tang: "..."
Looking at these cheesy pick-up lines, she felt embarrassed, even her toes curled in response.
"So... I didn't do anything indecent right..."
She was somewhat skeptical of herself now.
Gu Huaian glanced at her. "Nothing much. You just hugged me and refused to let go, insisting on touching my abs."
Shen Tang's eyes shook: "!!!"
Oh my god!
This is absolutely disastrous.
But did she manage to touch them in the end...? If she did and now had no memory of it, wasn't that a huge loss?
Hearing her inner voice, Gu Huaian helplessly curved his lips.
Seeing how Shen Tang's complexion fluctuated between pale and red, Gu Huaian chuckled. "I'm kidding."
Shen Tang heaved a sigh of relief. "I knew I'm not that kind of person."
"You only hugged me and said you wanted to give birth to little monkeys for me, that’s all."
Shen Tang: "......"
Is there a big difference between the two?
Speaking of which, she never dared to get drunk because of someone from the past. She really did not know how she behaved when drunk.
Turns out she behaved so uninhibitedly. The impression Gu Huaian had of her must be pretty terrible now.
He wouldn't see her as some cheap woman now, would he?
As God is her witness, she had not even kissed a man at her age!
Thinking of this, Shen Tang involuntarily glanced at Gu Huaian's lips.
His lips were very attractive, pinkish in color, as if applied with lipstick. His lips were thin. It was said that people with such lips were most fickle. She wondered if this was true.
Gu Huaian rested his chin on his fist, uncomfortable with the gaze as he softly cleared his throat. "Since you can't sleep, drink this sober-up soup."
Only then did Shen Tang notice Gu Huaian was carrying a bowl of soup.
Ah ah ah! Were her eyes blind just now?!
"Thanks a lot. It's so late yet you still made a trip here to deliver this to me. Hasn't Tao Sister slept?"
Tao Sister was just too nice. She helped her change her clothes and remove her makeup, prepared water for her, and even made hangover soup. She’s so thoughtful!
"Tao Sister's asleep long ago."
"Huh? In that case, did you... cook this?"
Gu Huaian gave a light nod. "Drink the soup and go to bed. I should turn in too."
Shen Tang blankly saw him to the door. Until she finished the soup, she still could not react to the fact that the sober-up soup was cooked by Gu Huaian himself. He's also too nice!
Shen Tang's heart started pounding uncontrollably.
It really was difficult not to fall for him. She was so afraid that after spending more time together, she would not be willing to leave him. Just like what happened in the book.
Shen Tang hurriedly shook her head to throw this idea aside.
No way. She was not the Shen Tang in the book. She had moral values. She would certainly not do despicable things like giving drugs!
Not until she was about to fall asleep did Shen Tang remember that she had forgotten to ask Gu Huaian about what he initially wanted to tell her.
