"So you were in the garage yesterday?" Yan Shenyu suddenly realized. "And then you heard me on the phone?"
“Yes,” Yan Sheng’s Adam’s apple bobbed, her lips pressed tightly together, “I heard everything.”
He heard Yan Shenyu say he didn't like him, heard the disgusted tone in the other person's voice when rejecting him, heard...
With a loud "bang," Yan Sheng suddenly felt a sharp pain on her forehead. She looked up, her eyes widening in disbelief.
颜慎语竟然弹了他脑门？他竟然已经讨厌他到了要揍他的地步了吗？
"What did you hear? You heard everything?" Yan Shenyu was both amused and exasperated. "You heard me say I don't like you, but did you hear my friends say I have a crush on you?"
"Huh?" Yan Sheng was stunned. "You have a crush on me?"
"Yes, because I visited you on set as a fan, and my friend thought I had a crush on you. I denied it as romantic love."
Unexpectedly, this caused such a misunderstanding. Yan Shenyu laughed as he spoke, raising his hand to rub Yan Sheng's forehead, which he had reddened, and said gently, "But as a brother, of course I like you. Otherwise, why would I go to all this trouble to let you come home to meet your family?"
So Yan Shenyu doesn't dislike him? Yan Shenyu likes him as her older brother?
Yan Sheng stood there, stunned, as if a hard part of his heart had shattered, and the broken shell melted into a warm current, slowly filling his chest.
He had searched for kinship in two lifetimes, a longing he thought would never be fulfilled... and then suddenly and unexpectedly appeared before him.
Like honey that attracts ants, fireworks that lure moths to their death, or a large gift bag of snacks placed in front of a child... Yan Sheng was drawn in by this wonderful attraction and gradually lowered her guard.
"I..." He opened his mouth as if to say something, but when he saw Yan Shenyu's familiar face, all sorts of memories from his previous life flooded back into his mind: Yan Shenyu's disdain and disgust, anger and hatred.
No, that's all just sweet talk; you can't fall for his trap.
Once you let your guard down, you will be met with repeated blows and humiliations.
Destroying a person in the name of hope, giving hope first and then instilling despair – this is their favorite trick.
If you are tamed now, endless harm awaits you.
Yan Sheng suddenly came to her senses and erected the barrier around her once again.
"I...I won't believe you!"
He pushed Yan Shenyu away and closed the door, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of his throat.
This is terrifying. Yan Shenyu in this world is a hundred times more terrifying than before.
Outside the door, Yan Shenyu stared at the door panel, scratching his head in confusion: Did Yan Sheng know that he wanted to move out, and that's why he brought him back in advance?
But this doesn't contradict the fact that I like this older brother.
Yan Shenyu stood at the door for a while, but received no response, so he had to turn around and leave.
Oh well, maybe the original owner of this body was playing the role of the most beloved character and didn't care about his little bit of affection.
A note from the author:
Yan Sheng: Yes, I don't care at all. QAQ;
He wouldn't intentionally mistreat Yan Sheng, but his past experiences meant that even if he sensed the kindness around him, he wouldn't let his guard down so quickly. Building trust takes time.
Chapter 32 You Go in My Place.
Half an hour later, Yan Shenyu, accompanied by his private doctor, knocked on Yan Sheng's door again.
"I already told you I don't believe you, and you still want to—" Yan Sheng choked on her words when she saw the stranger behind Yan Shenyu.
“I’ll have the doctor take a look at you,” Yan Shenyu said to the doctor. “Dr. Lou, Yan Sheng has been bitten by mosquitoes. Could you please take a look?”
The latter looked Yan Shengzai over carefully, and his expression gradually became serious.
“This shouldn’t be a mosquito bite,” Dr. Lou shook his head. “Mosquito bites look similar to this, but there are subtle differences. Your wound looks more like an allergic reaction.”
"An allergic reaction?" Yan Shenyu was somewhat surprised. "Was it because of something you ate?"
“Not necessarily,” Dr. Lou shook his head. “Food, medicine, cosmetics, and pollen can all cause allergies.”
After he finished speaking, he asked Yan Sheng, "Do you know your allergens?"
“No,” Yan Sheng shook her head somewhat blankly, “I’ve never had any allergy symptoms before.”
Dr. Lou: "In short, you should go to the hospital for an examination first to confirm the cause of the illness before you can receive treatment."
Yan Shenyu nodded. He personally escorted the doctor downstairs and told Yan Sheng upstairs to get ready so they could go to the hospital together later.
In the Yan family's reception room, the staff of "Diary of a Wealthy Family" waited for a long time, and their faces gradually showed impatience.
"Brother Jiang," a boy wearing a baseball cap couldn't help but complain, "Why hasn't Yan Sheng come out yet? The live stream is about to start in less than an hour."
“I just called and he said he’ll be down right away,” Assistant Director Jiang Xulin instructed. “Xiao Dan, get the live broadcast studio set up first and do a couple more tests.”
Dan Li nodded, but a vague sense of unease lingered within him.
It was bad enough that they were in charge of the least popular guest, but they didn't expect this one to be the most arrogant. They were turned away on the first day, and who knows how many problems there will be when they work together in the future.
Brother Jiang was unlucky. He was clearly the most capable, but because he was too young and had no background, he was exiled to this newcomer's side.
Although Yan Sheng gained a lot of fans on the variety show "Omniscient and Omnipotent", she is still far behind the other guests.
Moreover, the selling point of "The Rich and Powerful" is the rich and powerful, so the other three guests are naturally not weak either.
Wei Yiming, a super popular celebrity, crashed the website during his first live stream. Celebrities naturally attract a large audience, and with the added boost of his wealthy background, it's easy to predict just how popular this group will be.
Xu Yi, the son of one of the show's top sponsors, is a super influencer with millions of followers and a frequent poster of his wealth on social media. Every item he wears causes a frenzy, from luxury boutiques selling out to Taobao sellers creating their own best-selling items, making him a true fashion trendsetter.
However, the most impressive one has to be Fu Shuyu. Unlike those random internet celebrities, he is a true aristocrat, living in a castle abroad and attending Eton College—the kind of super elite. In particular, he has an angelic mixed-race face, which attracted widespread attention on social media as soon as he returned to China.
To be fair, Yan Sheng's conditions are not bad either. She is a good-looking academic achiever and has the added boost of being recognized by a wealthy family. However, compared to the people mentioned above, she is somewhat lacking.
Otherwise, why would Yan Sheng's live stream be scheduled for the morning, the worst possible time slot?
But there was nothing they could do; it was an unspoken understanding among everyone. Dan Li sighed and resignedly set up his livestreaming studio.
On the other side, Yan Shenyu's face kept flashing through Jiang Xulin's mind, and a bold idea suddenly came to him.
Why not invite Yen Shen-yu to record the show together?
Yan Sheng is beautiful, but compared to Yan Shenyu, he is more like a fine porcelain vase, delicate and fragile, but lacking in vitality.
Yan Shenyu, however, exudes a wild and untamed vitality, like a rose blooming in the wilderness, unrestrained and untamed, capable of captivating hearts instantly.
Besides their appearances, their personalities also complement each other well. Yan Sheng has a reserved personality; in "Omniscient and Omnipotent," viewers were drawn to her good looks and academic prowess because this character was very appealing in the storyline. However, in everyday variety shows, this personality would be less likely to retain viewers.
Jiang Xulin recalled Yan Shenyu's face, his infamous elopement incident, and his outspoken and daring personality...
One is aloof and elegant, the other is passionate and vibrant.
If the two brothers can appear on screen together, why worry about other groups outshining them?
In "The Diary of a Rich Family," the four assistant directors are all competitors. Jiang Xulin was initially a little unhappy about being assigned to Yan Sheng's group, but the thought of Yan Shenyu made him eager to try again.
He immediately contacted the producer to explain his thoughts.
Unexpectedly, the producer replied to him: "I asked, but Yan Shenyu didn't reply to me."
Jiang Xulin: "If I convince Yan Shenyu to participate in the show, can he appear on screen later?"
“Of course, the contract is the same as for all the guests,” the producer nodded. “The sponsors really like him and said they would add more sponsorship fees if Yan Shenyu is willing to join.”
"Then I'm relieved." Jiang Xulin hung up the phone, unable to contain his eagerness to try it out.
Just then, Yan Shenyu was seeing someone off downstairs, and Jiang Xulin quickly went over and shared his thoughts.
"Sorry, I'd rather not participate," Yan Shenyu smiled. "I'm a bit afraid of trouble."
“It’s no trouble at all,” Jiang Xulin quickly replied. “We’ll just set up cameras in your living area and then do a live stream once a week.”
Yan Shenyu had done reality shows before, but because his agent created a "fairy-like" persona for him, he ended up acting for a whole month. After that, Yan Shenyu learned his lesson and never accepted any reality show-related programs again.
Although he has no baggage in this life, since he can slack off, there is no need for him to continue working.
“And as long as you come in, the contract we give you will be the same as that of other guests, and the remuneration will be this amount…” Jiang Xulin gestured a number, which made Yan Shenyu pause in surprise.
This variety show is really rich; the reward they offered was twice what he received in his previous life.
Yan Shenyu: "..."
Suddenly I feel like I can give it another shot.
Although somewhat tempted, Yan Shenyu knew this was Yan Sheng's resource, and his participation would inevitably siphon off some of Yan Sheng's popularity. He politely declined Jiang Xulin's enthusiastic offer and turned to go upstairs.
On the other side, a boy wearing a baseball cap ran towards him anxiously and said, "Excuse me, could you please urge Yan Sheng? The live broadcast is about to start, and if we don't prepare now, it might be too late."
"Live stream?" Yan Shenyu suddenly remembered this matter and nodded, "Okay, I'll tell him."
"Okay, thank you."
Yan Shenyu went upstairs to tell Yan Sheng about the live stream, and then suggested, "You can't do a live stream like this. Take a leave of absence first, and we'll talk about it when you come back from the hospital."
“No,” Yan Sheng shook her head, her face swollen, her expression turning serious. “I can’t take leave.”
Yan Shenyu was stunned for a moment, incredulous: "Even after all this, don't tell me you still want to do a live stream?"
“It’s not that I want to, it’s that I can’t take leave,” Yan Sheng shook her head and began to analyze for him seriously. “My live broadcast time slot is already not good. If I make an excuse to postpone it, the audience will think that I am dissatisfied with the time arrangement and say that I am acting like a big shot and that I am not satisfied with the program’s configuration.”
“But your injury…” Yan Shenyu frowned.
"It just looks scary, it's not serious." Seeing Yan Shenyu looking at him suspiciously, Yan Sheng added, "At least it doesn't itch now."
"Do you know what happened?" Yan Shenyu was also a little confused, as the book didn't mention that Yan Sheng was allergic.
Yan Sheng's eyes darkened, as if she had thought of something, but in the end she just shook her head: "I don't know."
Yan Shenyu: "So I went to the hospital for a check-up first."
Yan Sheng: "No, let's do a live stream first."
Yan Shenyu: "So you're going to keep this face?"
Yan Sheng looked up at him.
Yan Shenyu suddenly had a bad feeling and asked warily, "Why are you looking at me?"
"I remember you're a beauty blogger, right?"
"so?"
"I'll do a makeup look for you, you can do it for me."