Chapter 28: Don't come in anymore, it's really full

Outside the door, Dong Jie, wearing a white lace gauze dress, swayed the red wine and the two glasses in her hands, looking at Zhang Yuan with a smile.

The character Dong Jie played in the film, Leng Qingqiu, was a "White Moonlight" type of female lead, which was very popular in that era.

Her current outfit, which was "revealingly subtle," stood in stark contrast to her character in the film and her usual behavior on set!

Zhang Yuan clearly remembered that when they ate earlier, Dong Jie was wearing a tracksuit.

It was obvious that she had specifically changed into this outfit after returning to her room before coming to his.

To this, Zhang Yuan only wanted to say one thing...

*You're such a flirt.*

Unlike others, Zhang Yuan knew about Dong Jie's "scandals" in the future; he knew very well that this pure-looking actress was not as consistent as she appeared on the surface.

Moreover, he had noticed recently that the way Dong Jie looked at him was gradually changing.

Women generally like two types of men.

Handsome ones.

Talented ones.

Zhang Yuan possessed both.

"Aren't you going to invite me in to sit for a while?" Having had quite a bit to drink at the banquet, Dong Jie's cheeks were slightly flushed, and she possessed a relaxed, slightly tipsy aura.

"Sit for a while, then do a while..." Zhang Yuan welcomed her into the room, closed the door, locked it, and slid the bolt in one fluid motion.

Then, Zhang Yuan pressed his palms together toward an unknown direction and waved them vigorously.

"My apologies, Teacher Pan Yueming, my future sister-in-law made the first move."

Dong Jie was already sitting on the sofa by the coffee table.

*Pop!*

The red wine was opened, and two half-glasses were poured.

Zhang Yuan stepped forward and sat down naturally.

Seeing this, Dong Jie noticed that Zhang Yuan didn't sit on the single sofa opposite her, but sat side-by-side with her, flashing a seductive smile.

"Congratulations, your TV series is about to air."

The two clinked glasses.

"Your performance this afternoon was simply too cool." Dong Jie rested her chin on one hand, her face flushed: "Especially those few slaps."

Zhang Yuan's eyebrows twitched slightly, wondering if she had some specific fetish.

"And I've been observing since we joined the crew; you seem even more handsome than when you first arrived." As she spoke, Dong Jie took the opportunity to reach out, her hand tracing his jawline.

This wasn't an illusion on her part. From Shu Chang, Liu Xiaoli, Liu Qianqian, Chen Kun, and including Dong Jie, Zhang Yuan had absorbed a significant amount of "beauty attributes" over these past few days.

Back in the *Conquest* crew, it wasn't that he didn't want to increase his looks, but rather that those people, like Sun Honglei, simply couldn't provide the...

"I have a scene recently that I can't quite get right. Your acting is so good, why don't you help me rehearse it?"

"Which scene?"

"It's the night Leng Qingqiu and Jin Yanxi get married. After Jin Yanxi carries Leng Qingqiu to the bed, what kind of state should the Leng Qingqiu I play be in?"

"A practical demonstration?"

"Exactly what I had in mind."

Just as the two were preparing to "rehearse," a knock suddenly sounded at the door.

This knock was different from Dong Jie's languidness; it carried a hint of caution and shyness, like a lost fawn being careful.

"Yuan... Brother Yuan, are you there?"

"I heard a sound, are you alone?"

Shu Chang had arrived!

Zhang Yuan and Dong Jie exchanged a glance, and she immediately stood up and ran toward the window.

"That's the pond!"

Why run?

Dong Jie's public image was that of a "Jade Maiden." If she were seen by a fellow actress in the room of a male co-star late at night, and word got out...

"The space under the bed won't work, there are solid panels... There, there's a large wardrobe over there." Zhang Yuan pointed to the closet by the bed.

Dong Jie opened the wardrobe door. There were only a few pieces of clothing inside, and she squeezed herself in.

Zhang Yuan placed the wine glasses on the windowsill, pulled the curtains shut, smoothed his hair, and then went to open the door.

"Changchang, you're here. What can I do for you?"

"Brother Yuan, I heard a sound. Were you reciting lines?"

"I... was rehearsing a scene."

Shu Chang walked into the room with small, hurried steps, keeping her head down, and sat in the spot where Dong Jie had just been sitting.

Zhang Yuan returned to his position.

"Brother Yuan, thank you." Shu Chang kept her head down, her eyelashes fluttering incessantly.

"Thank you for what?"

"Thank you for protecting me. Ever since my mother left me, no one has ever cared for or helped me like this." Shu Chang bit her lip and looked up.

"It's fine, I look at you like a younger sister."

"I don't want to be Brother Yuan's sister."

After saying this, Shu Chang seemed to have made a great resolution. After staring at Zhang Yuan for a few seconds, she slightly lifted her chin and slowly closed her eyes.

Normally, Shu Chang would never do something so bold, but she had also drunk quite a bit at the banquet just now.

As the saying goes, "alcohol emboldens the coward." Usually quite shy, she had become much more unrestrained.

*Sister, I know you want to repay the favor, but at your age, you might land me in jail...*

*Should I kiss her?*

*He couldn't bring himself to do it.*

*Should he push her away?*

*He couldn't bring himself to do that either.*

While he was struggling with his dilemma, Dong Jie, hiding in the wardrobe, heard their conversation clearly.

"Bah, he won't even let a young girl go."

"Beast!"

Just as Zhang Yuan was hesitating on how to respond to Shu Chang, another knock came from the door.

"Zhang Yuan, Zhang Yuan, open up! Let me in!"

Shu Chang's eyes snapped open. Forgetting her shyness, her eyes were filled with panic.

"It's Qianqian!" She knew from the voice.

If Qianqian saw her in Brother Yuan's room this late... Thinking of this, Shu Chang's ears turned red. The courage she had finally mustered moments ago vanished instantly, and she stood up in a panic.

"That's the pond."

"The space under the bed is solid."

Zhang Yuan felt like these lines sounded very familiar...

Shu Chang was smart; without needing Zhang Yuan's reminder, she rushed straight for the large wardrobe.

"Hey, inside is—"

Before Zhang Yuan could finish his sentence, Shu Chang had already opened the door and ducked inside.

The Wardrobe:...

Zhang Yuan scratched his head and walked helplessly to the door to unlock it and undo the bolt.

As soon as he opened the door, Liu Qianqian rushed in panting, looking as if she were being chased by a wild beast.

Meanwhile, inside the wardrobe, Shu Chang pushed aside the hanging clothes and discovered Dong Jie not far away.

Dong Jie was also very embarrassed; she raised her hand and gave a small wave: "Hi~"

Shu Chang nearly screamed in fright, covering her lips tightly with her hands.

Outside the wardrobe.

Liu Qianqian plopped down on the spot where Dong Jie and Shu Chang had previously sat.

"Huh, why is the sofa warm?" Liu Qianqian wiggled her pert hips.

*Two people have already helped you "pre-heat the cushion"...*

Zhang Yuan sat back down on the same spot where two different butts had just been.

"Why are you looking for me in the middle of the night?"

Zhang Yuan was already numb to it all.

"It's all your fault! Look!" As she spoke, Liu Qianqian lifted the hem of her T-shirt, revealing a stretch of snowy white abdomen, and began slapping it. *Slap, slap, slap.*

"You've made my belly big!"

Inside the wardrobe.

Dong Jie: *Beast!*

Shu Chang: *Beast!*

"Now my mom is dragging me to weigh myself, what should I do!"

"Then don't eat fried chicken in the future."

"No, no, I want to eat it." Liu Qianqian clung to his arm, acting spoiled.

"Then go to the bathroom, throw up and then... well, just go. Lose whatever you can, just get through this first."

"That makes sense!" Liu Qianqian jumped up from the sofa. "Zhang Yuan, you're so smart."

She was about to head to the bathroom.

Then, the door was knocked on once again.

"Zhang Yuan, have you seen Qianqian?"

Upon hearing this voice, Liu Qianqian's braided hair almost stood on end.

It was Liu Xiaoli!

At this moment, Zhang Yuan was like a veteran player on his Nth playthrough of a game, extremely proficient.

"Pond."

"Solid."

"Large wardrobe."

Liu Qianqian dove into the wardrobe.

The Wardrobe: *I should have stayed in the factory...*

Qianqian opened the door in a panic. The already cramped wardrobe could hardly accommodate a third person.

Fortunately, two white, slender arms reached out and pulled her inside.

Inside the wardrobe now, Shu Chang was squeezed in the middle.

On the left was the "White Moonlight."

On the right was the "Cinnabar Mole."

Silence was the Cambridge of tonight.

The three of them exchanged glances, then looked through the crack in the door at Zhang Yuan, who was running to open the door.

Dong Jie: *Beast!*

Shu Chang: *Beast!*

Liu Qianqian: *Beast!*

*Stop coming, we could practically form a Mahjong table here.*

When Liu Qianqian entered, Zhang Yuan hadn't even locked the door, so opening it this time was much easier.

"Auntie, is there something I can help you with?"

"Has Qianqian come to your place?" As she spoke, Liu Xiaoli looked around the room.

"No..." Before Zhang Yuan could finish, she squeezed into the room.

A mature woman was, after all, a mature woman; she had sharp eyes.

In a few steps, she reached the sofa. Seeing the imprint on it, she reached out to touch it.

It was still warm.

Liu Xiaoli shot Zhang Yuan a sidelong glance, then forcefully pulled open the curtains.

No one was there.

But there was a wine bottle and two glasses, one of which bore a bright red lip print.

Liu Xiaoli froze, then sniffed the air. After a quick sweep of the room, she looked toward the large wardrobe, which was slightly difficult to close.

"Auntie, like I said, Qianqian didn't come here." Zhang Yuan spread his hands in a helpless gesture.

"Heh." Liu Xiaoli gave a cold laugh. Knowing there was someone in the wardrobe, she did not approach.

"Young people should be careful." Liu Xiaoli gave him a meaningful look.

At the same time, she thought to herself that she must tell her daughter to stay far away from him, lest he lead her astray.

Dong Jie and Shu Chang looked at Liu Qianqian beside them, thinking: *Auntie, your daughter is quite safe here.*

Liu Xiaoli left the room with a standard business smile. Zhang Yuan closed the door, leaned one hand against the wall, and let out a long sigh, nearly collapsing from exhaustion.

He turned around... and then, it would have been better if he hadn't.

He saw the three girls emerging from the narrow wardrobe, arms crossed, looking at him with unfriendly expressions...

(End of Chapter)