Perhaps the previous “face-touching” incident had flipped some switches in Xu Yan.
During the days when Xiao Man was dreaming, besides hearing some unfinished stories, she could actually hear other things as well.
Xu Yan mentioned that he had been tricked by his family into going on a blind date.
Out of politeness, he added the girl on WeChat, only for her to push her boyfriend’s WeChat to him, hoping he could help save her boyfriend’s nearly bankrupt company.
Xu Yan scoffed, “Of course, I refused. Not just any trash can catch my eye.”
He paused, then chuckled, “Guess what her boyfriend’s company did?”
“I heard the guy, along with his company, got busted by the police. Trying to drag me down? It’d be easier to just dream about it.”
After turning into a dog, Xiao Man could hear even juicier gossip because no one would suspect a speechless dog.
She had once overheard people talking about Xu Yan not just about his looks, demeanor, and sharp tongue, but also about his career.
He was like a magician, taking over struggling small businesses, reviving them, boosting their value, and then selling them at a high price.
So, even though he didn’t own much property, his personal skills alone earned him respect.
And that was just him.
His family background was also a hot topic.
It was said that he was the second son of one of the top three wealthiest families in the area.
Perhaps he didn’t want to compete with his elder sister for inheritance, or maybe he simply had no interest in the family’s traditional business.
He didn’t get involved in the family company, but the dividends he received each year were still a substantial amount.
After all, Xiao Man was just a dog now, so Xiao Man brushed off those background details.
What left the deepest impression on her was that Xu Yan was afraid of dogs.
Rounding it up, he was afraid of her.
That was the only psychological comfort she could give herself.
She never expected that, given his skills and wealth, his blind date would dare to mention her boyfriend in front of him.
That lady really had some nerve, unaffected by his looks and wealth.
But she underestimated Xu Yan and failed to “trick” him.
Whether intentional or not, the result was that if Xu Yan had actually taken over that company, he would have been plunged into endless trouble.
Snapping out of her thoughts, Xiao Man didn’t do much for the rest of the day until evening.
During the time she was filming, she had been extremely active every day!
So, today, she decided to be a lazy dog and just rest!
That night, Xiao Man had another dream.
She had thought her dreams were only auditory, as she could only hear sounds in them.
But in this dream, she felt a touch.
Her hand was being held-not a casual brush, but a hand slightly larger and warmer than hers, gripping her right hand, slowly caressing from her palm to her fingertips, making her feel an inescapable itch even in her dream.
Following that was Xu Yan’s thoughtful voice.
“Now that I think about it, you weren’t really trying to touch me, were you? Back then, your expression looked more like you wanted to devour me than touch me. So fierce.”
Xiao Man thought, Well, obviously!
Xu Yan’s voice continued,
“But why? Just for those unfinished stories?”
Then she heard a soft chuckle, unsure if he was laughing at the idea of her wanting to hit someone over unfinished stories.
Xiao Man’s irritation had just begun to rise when she heard him continue,
“But the way you looked at that moment, to anyone, it seemed like you were throwing yourself into my arms.”
Xiao Man: “……”
Ahhh, how infuriating!
Why didn’t she have the strength back then?
“You should have recorded it so you could see it later. The expression on your face would have been priceless.”
Xiao Man: “….”
Xiao Man wanted to wake up immediately, not wanting to listen to Xu Yan continue to mock her.
Unfortunately, this dream was not under her control.
After a brief silence, Xu Yan’s laughter rang out again.
Damn it!
“By the way, you’re three years older than me, right?”
Xiao Man sneered.
Yes, she knew he was young, becoming a domineering CEO at such a young age.
How impressive!
Should she give him a thumbs- up?
“…Why do you act like a child? It’s kind of cute.”
Xiao Man: “……?”
Xiao Man: “!!!”
Wait, why is he suddenly complimenting her?!
Don’t do that, it’s scary…
But Xu Yan’s “monologue” ended there, and the next thing that sounded was a mechanical female voice, playing a…
As Xiao Man listened, she felt a sense of astonishment.
This wasn’t just a satisfying story; it even had an ending.
The family and fiancé who bullied the female lead are all dead.
The next morning, Xiao Man woke up feeling refreshed all over.
Recalling the dream from last night, she felt it was a bit hard to describe.
Looking up, she saw Han Shuangshuang, who had barely slept due to overthinking, almost floating to the bathroom.
She couldn’t help but think of what Han Shuangshuang had muttered to herself yesterday.
Xu Yan often visited her in the hospital and even called her cute.
Could he actually like her?
That’s… a bit perverted, isn’t it?
She’s a vegetable, after all.
Although she occasionally opens her eyes and says a few words, and can even “touch” someone’s face, most of the time she’s in a Sleeping Beauty state.
Hmm…
Besides touching her hand, he hasn’t done anything else to her body, right?
After all, it’s a public place like a hospital…
Xiao Man thought and thought, feeling that she didn’t need to worry unnecessarily.
It’s just speculation.
Anyway, she can’t return to her own body now, so what does it matter?
Today was a workday, and after freshening up, Han Shuangshuang transformed into a spirited new office worker.
At the company, both Han Shuangshuang and Xiao Man received warm greetings from their colleagues.
They had been on a business trip for almost two months, and with the year coming to an end, the New Year holiday was just around the corner.
Han Shuangshuang was surrounded by colleagues for a long time before they gradually dispersed, leaving only Chen Yao, Su Mingxuan, and Han Shuangshuang in the trio.
Before going to film the movie, Han Shuangshuang had shot a lot of footage, which had now been used up.
Fortunately, she had also captured many materials during the filming, mostly fun behind-the-scenes moments, rarely involving the movie itself.
The parts that did involve the movie had been approved by Director Hua, so they could all be released.
As for the guest roles Han Shuangshuang took on after finishing Director Hua’s movie, the investments and cast weren’t great.
Promoting them online would actually benefit them, so she was free to release them.
Chen Yao had already helped Han Shuangshuang review a batch, coming up with many good ideas.
Now, looking at the remaining materials, she was overjoyed, patting Han Shuangshuang on the shoulder and saying,
“You’ve really made it! These materials are getting better and better. Some of them don’t even need editing.”
Han Shuangshuang smiled shyly, her confidence growing.
At this point, Han Shuangshuang’s account already had over 400,000 followers.
On her first day back at work, she released the video of her audition.
Within half an hour of the video being posted, numerous comments flooded in.
“Finally, Sister Xiaobai released this video! I saw Xiaobai at the audition site earlier. After all, Xiaobai’s appearance is really hard to mistake [smirk] [smirk][smirk].”
“Xiaobai is awesome!”
“I suspect Xiaobai was a human in her past life and forgot to drink the Mengpo soup.”
“So, did Xiaobai succeed? I’ve looked around online, and several influencer dogs went for the audition, but none succeeded. I really want to know which dog won.”
Han Shuangshuang didn’t keep the suspense for too long and replied to this comment:
“Xiaobai won.”
Under this reply, congratulatory comments and likes surged rapidly.
Han Shuangshuang soon noticed that Mu Yan, whom she followed, also left a comment:
“Checking in, it was a pleasure working with Teacher Xiaobai.”
Mu Yan’s fans quickly followed the trail, many asking which drama Mu Yan collaborated with Xiaobai on, and some who knew Mu Yan’s schedule speculated if it was that fantasy drama.
Han Shuangshuang watched the skyrocketing data with a smile, hugging Xiao Man and saying,
“Thanks to Xiaobai, look how popular you are.”
Chen Yao didn’t let Han Shuangshuang enjoy her happiness for too long.
The clients sent over a pile of products, and from today onwards, they would once again be both suffering and enjoying the process of fulfilling commercial orders.
While filming on set, Han Shuangshuang wasn’t completely free from commercial orders.
Chen Yao sent the most urgent and easy-to-shoot ones to her hotel, and Han Shuangshuang was busy during her breaks, thoroughly enjoying herself.
Although it was a bit tiring, Han Shuangshuang felt nothing but joy as she watched the balance in her account continuously grow.
She really liked Sister Man’s apartment.
When she had enough money, she wanted to buy one too, preferably in the same building as Sister Man, or at least in the same neighborhood.
If everything went smoothly, she felt she could buy it outright next year.
With this thought in mind, Han Shuangshuang would occasionally browse housing-related apps during her free time, giving herself more motivation.
Xiao Man, who was almost inseparable from Han Shuangshuang, of course knew her thoughts.
“Don’t worry, Xiao Han, your Sister Man will work hard to help you achieve your dream.”
With the novelty of “filming a drama,” and as each video was released, the growth of Han Shuangshuang’s followers accelerated.
On New Year’s Day, Han Shuangshuang officially reached 600,000 followers.
Of course, the company was closed on New Year’s Day, and Han Shuangshuang was at home, cuddling with Xiaobai and watching mindless variety shows, laughing along with the canned laughter.
However, by the afternoon, Han Shuangshuang started changing her clothes to go out.
Tonight, the government was hosting a fireworks show at Times Square, and Lin Ci had invited her to join.
Considering the expected traffic congestion and difficulty in securing a good spot, they wouldn’t be going directly to the scene.
Lin Ci had a college classmate who was a local, a rich second-generation with a large flat in a high-rise building near Times Square.
The apartment had floor-to-ceiling windows facing Times Square, offering a clear view of the fireworks show.
Being a sociable person, he had invited many friends to watch together, and pets were welcome.
Upon learning that Lin Ci’s friend was a pet blogger with hundreds of thousands of followers, the wealthy second-generation friend extended an even more enthusiastic invitation.
Ordinary people often view internet celebrities as stars, so who wouldn’t be curious?
By 4 p.m., Lin Ci had already arrived downstairs to pick up Han Shuangshuang.
He had rented a car in advance to make it easier to take the two dogs to the city center.
As usual, he had prepared snacks and entertainment for both the humans and the dogs for the journey.
Xiao Man thought to herself that although these two were quite pure in their love, Lin Ci definitely had a certain charm about him.
Huanhuan, already familiar with Xiao Man, rested her head on Xiao Man’s back as soon as she got in the car.
Xiao Man:”……”
Well, she wasn’t going to argue with a dog.
By this time, the roads were already a bit congested, and it was 5pm by the time they arrived at their destination.
The wealthy second-generation friend, named Li Lei, personally came downstairs to greet them.
After exchanging pleasantries with Lin Ci and Han Shuangshuang, he crouched down to say hello to Xiao Man, his voice unconsciously softening:
“So this is the clever little Bai, huh? Hello, Bai! My name is Li Lei, but you can call me Wangwang.”
Xiao Man:”……”
“Wangwang?”
What on earth is that?
Anyone could hear the confusion in Xiao Man’s bark, but Li Lei just laughed cheerfully:
“Bai is so smart! She can even say my name!”
Xiao Man:”…..”
Thank goodness she was a dog now-teasing a dog didn’t count as being cringy!