After hearing this, Si Nian had no choice but to carefully recall on the way home how she looked at Zheng Yinglun.
If there was even the slightest misunderstanding, it could only be that she purely admired his professional ability, right?
Besides, after the previous guest duo “Qing Shen Si Hai” left a bad impression, it was a relief to finally have a reliable guest.
How could she not be happy?
Moreover, Cici probably mistook her gaze at the clothes for a gaze at Zheng Yinglun.
Realizing that Cici might have misinterpreted her gaze, Si Nian immediately let go of her doubts and stopped thinking about it.
…
“Fashion Curator” aired as usual every Friday night.
This time, Si Nian didn’t have to stay up late filming and could watch the show with Jiang Yihan.
The show had already reached its fourth episode.
The third episode focused on the artists’ preparations, so Si Nian didn’t have much screen time.
The fourth episode moved on to the results review stage, where the NPC models made their appearance again.
Jiang Yihan had already been spoiled in advance that Zheng Yinglun was Si Nian’s partner for this episode.
“Our magazine has worked with him before.”
Jiang Yihan said while biting into an apple.
“He’s actually quite easy to talk to.”
Si Nian hugged a pillow and stared at the TV screen.
She noticed that she seemed to have significantly more screen time in this episode.
However, as the episode progressed, Si Nian increasingly felt that something was off.
But she couldn’t quite pinpoint what exactly felt wrong.
Until Jiang Yihan frowned while holding an apple core and clicked her tongue:
“This scene… why does it look like you’re secretly in love with Zheng?”
Si Nian: “…”
She suddenly realized what felt wrong.
She had been admiring the clothes at that moment, but the camera angle made it seem like she was looking at Zheng Yinglun with that kind of gaze.
And it wasn’t just one shot there were multiple similar ones.
No wonder Cici later said her gaze toward Zheng Yinglun felt deep.
Jiang Yihan pulled out her tablet.
The TV screen didn’t have live comments, but the tablet did.
Jiang Yihan skipped to one of Si Nian’s shots and saw the comments floating across the screen:
???
What’s with Suisui Nian’s gaze this episode?
Damn, is Suisui Nian secretly in love with Zheng Yinglun?
She gave up on “Qing Shen Si Hai” and found new hope in Zheng Yinglun, hahaha!
Tsk tsk tsk, that gaze doesn’t look innocent at all.
After suffering through “Qing Shen Si Hai,” who wouldn’t love Zheng Yinglun? Hahaha!
Her eyes are sparkling, so pretty!
To be honest, if Zheng Yinglun stood in front of me, my gaze would be even more intense.
Suisui Nian’s gaze is so beautiful! It’s a shame she doesn’t act.
…
Clearly, most of the audience had the same reaction.
Jiang Yihan stared at the barrage of comments, rubbing her head as if she had a headache.
Even though the person in question was sitting right next to her, the overwhelming consensus in the comments almost made her doubt herself.
“…You don’t actually have a crush on him, right?”
“Are you crazy?!” Si Nian immediately huffed in protest.
She admitted that her gaze looked a little off, but the editing team was way more at fault.
No matter what she was looking at, the show always cut to a shot of Zheng Yinglun right after.
Si Nian: “With editing like this, I could stare at a dog and still look deeply in love!”
Jiang Yihan laughed.
“Or maybe you just naturally have soulful eyes?”
Luckily, it was just some playful teasing from the live comments.
Throughout the episode, Si Nian and Zheng Yinglun’s interactions remained professional and respectful.
Zheng Yinglun wasn’t a top-tier celebrity, and his fans weren’t particularly rabid, so it was unlikely that just a few suggestive glances would cause an uproar.
Jiang Yihan added, “By the way, I heard a rumor that Zheng Yinglun is actually married.
He had a secret wedding abroad, but it’s never been exposed.”
Si Nian nodded thoughtfully. “That explains it.”
Jiang Yihan: “Explains what?”
Si Nian pondered for a moment.
“It explains why, when working with him, I kept feeling this subtle distance… like…”
She hesitated before finally saying three words:
“…Husband energy.”
Jiang Yihan: “Oh my god.”
She was amazed by how accurately Si Nian had put it into words.
“You fell for a married man.”
“That just makes it more thrilling to ship!”
Si Nian: “…”
“Go to hell.”
She snatched the tablet from Jiang Yihan’s hands.
…
At the same time, past midnight, the city’s main roads had significantly fewer vehicles, making the streets smooth and open.
Lu Shuyan had just finished a business dinner.
Inside the Maybach, Zhao Chao glanced at the rearview mirror and saw the reflection of the man in the backseat Lu Shuyan’s face carried a faint trace of fatigue.
Tonight’s meeting had been arranged by Lu Yuanshan with the Jian family from Jingjian.
Initially, Zhao Chao assumed it was just another routine business dinner.
However, upon arrival, he discovered that Chen Tingxiao had also brought his daughter along.
She had recently returned from the United States.
Zhao Chao immediately understood what was going on.
Lu Shuyan was forced into a matchmaking dinner by his father.
Chen Tingxiao’s daughter initially seemed uninterested in the meeting, but after seeing Lu Shuyan in person, her attitude clearly changed.
When she later chased after him, claiming she had forgotten to exchange contact information, Lu Shuyan handed her details to his assistant instead.
“Take care.”
The disappointment on Miss Chen’s face was unmistakable.
Leaning against the seat, Lu Shuyan slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing that he was fully alert again, Zhao Chao took the opportunity to report on an impromptu meeting scheduled for Aup tomorrow.
Lu Shuyan responded with a simple “Mm.”
The car fell into absolute silence.
Zhao Chao said nothing further, while Lu Shuyan slightly lowered his head, unlocking his phone.
The first recommendation from his algorithm popped up.
A post from the account he followed Suisui Nian.
It was a backstage selfie with the caption:
“‘Fashion Curator’ airs tonight! Don’t forget to watch~”
Lu Shuyan stared at the post for a moment.
Then, as if guided by an unseen force, he downloaded a video app.
A show called “Fashion Curator” was currently on the homepage’s recommendations. Tonight’s episode was the fourth.
Lu Shuyan clicked on it.
He dragged the progress bar, searching for Si Nian’s scenes, until he saw her looking at a male celebrity with a peculiar expression.
Lu Shuyan couldn’t quite describe the peculiarity.
It was just… he had never seen Si Nian look at anyone like that before.
Something about it made his heart feel unexpectedly heavy.
Frowning slightly, he swiped at the screen, intending to skip ahead, but accidentally turned on the live comments.
A flood of text scrolled across the screen.
Suisui Nian’s gaze is electric!
Is she secretly in love with Zheng Yinglun?!