Jiang Jianhuan spends most of her time at the company and rarely goes out, so she usually just eats whatever is convenient at the hotel.
This meal was probably the best she'd had recently.
After Jiang Jianhuan finished drinking two bowls of soup, she sat down to rest. Su Mo went into the kitchen and after a while, she came out with a plate of food and placed it in front of her.
"Have some fruit."
Jiang Jianhuan's gaze froze.
On the white porcelain plate on the table, there was a full plate of cherries, plump and red, each one crowded together, glistening with a translucent luster.
When did you buy it...?
"I saw it on my way back from grocery shopping, by the time I passed the fruit shop. Don't you like fruit?" Su Mo answered without turning his head as he washed the dishes. The sound of the water was so soft that it masked his voice.
Jiang Jianhuan slowly picked up a fruit and put it in her mouth. With a gentle bite, the peel spilled out, and the sweet juice filled her mouth.
It tasted just as good as I imagined.
All feelings, pressure, and depression have vanished.
The surface of life is peeled back layer by layer, revealing the sweetness that was originally hidden underneath.
Before going to bed, Su Mo brought in a cup of warm milk. Jiang Jianhuan drank it and put it on the cabinet next to him.
"It seems our company is looking to select someone to participate in a variety show recently," she said, tilting her head back. Su Mo, having gotten into bed, casually agreed.
What program?
Do you know "Her New Clothes"?
Jiang Jianhuan followed his hand gesture and glanced at the quilt. It was a new quilt that Su Mo had bought while she was away. It was large and soft, much more comfortable than her old one.
The price will definitely be very attractive.
During the two weeks she was away, Su Mo was given a key to the house. Jiang Jianhuan planted several potted green plants, and fearing they would die if no one watered them while she was away, she entrusted Su Mo to take care of them.
"I think I've heard a little bit about this show before, why?" Su Mo thought for a moment, seemingly having overheard some of her studio employees talking about it.
He hardly watches TV dramas or variety shows, and his entertainment activities are extremely limited, making his life so simple that it's almost boring.
"The designers from the first season are now quite famous, and many celebrities and big names seek to collaborate with them privately."
"You want to go?" Su Mo pulled her into his arms and hugged her from the side.
"Of course! Everyone wants to, but let's do our best and leave the rest to fate. I'll give it a try, and if it doesn't work out, that's fine too." Jiang Jianhuan's mindset had calmed down considerably, and the heavy pressure she had felt earlier had dissipated a lot.
She shifted, finding a comfortable position in Su Mo's arms.
"Chi Lan is a guest this season. She has worked with another designer in our company before. I think she is more likely to participate in the show than I am."
"Why?" Su Mo didn't react at first, but then something came to mind.
"By the way, what's going on between you and Chi Lan?"
Jiang Jianhuan paused, looked up at him with a puzzled expression, and then slowly spoke.
I won't tell you.
“But—” she immediately added, her eyes flashing with a warning, her whole demeanor fierce.
"I've broken off all contact with her, and you can't have any contact with her either. You're not allowed to speak to her first, you're not allowed to have any contact with her, and you're not allowed to sing on stage or shoot commercials with her anymore. Oh, and you'd better be honest with me about what's happened these past few years!"
Jiang Jianhuan became more and more excited as she spoke, and even broke free from his embrace, climbed out of bed, sat cross-legged on the bed, crossed her arms, and glared at him.
"What happened to me... I'm completely innocent." Su Mo felt like she had been struck by lightning.
His face was completely innocent, with a hint of confusion, and he seemed utterly clueless.
It's okay. Jiang Jianhuan looked down at her phone and scrolled through old news. Fortunately, there weren't many photos of the two of them together, and the webpage appeared as soon as she typed in the keywords.
"See for yourself." Jiang Jianhuan placed the news of the two of them smiling at each other at the awards ceremony in front of Su Mo.
He glanced down and saw several large black characters that had burst in.
[Su Mo and Chi Lan appear together! It turns out they've known each other for a long time, rekindling their romance within the entertainment industry]
Below that is the group photo.
Su Mo was stunned for a moment, then scrolled down and saw the familiar scenes in the photos, which gradually brought back her memories.
He threw his phone away and looked at Jiang Jianhuan with a half-smile.
"Do you really want me to explain?"
"?" Now it was Jiang Jianhuan's turn to be completely confused.
Su Mo saw through her thoughts, but didn't say much, only offering a calm explanation.
"Did you spend Christmas with Shen Zaixi, and even fall asleep on his shoulder?"
Jiang Jianhuan recalled carefully, and it seemed that there was such a time when Shen Zaixi took the train from a neighboring city to spend Christmas with her. When the two finished eating at the restaurant and were waiting for dessert, she couldn't stay awake and fell asleep.
She had just finished work and rushed over there; she had been working continuously for a month.
Sleep time should not exceed five hours per day.
later...
Shen Zaixi posted a message on WeChat Moments.
She suddenly raised her head and looked at Su Mo, her expression a mixture of disbelief and hesitant inquiry.
"You saw it?"