However, after being the "victim," she was quite content with the outcome.
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After the filming ended, everyone headed back, and a one-hour bus ride quickly returned us to the city.
Upon seeing the familiar hotel room again, Jian Anning suddenly felt as if she had traversed through time.
When she left the hotel, her relationship with Yu Zexiao had not progressed this far. But now, it suddenly seemed as natural as water flowing along its course.
How should I put it? Although she and Yu Zexiao weren’t the type of lovers who were madly in love or soulmates with identical ambitions, over this period, their squabbles and setbacks—frankly speaking—even without deep love, so what?
Their current relationship was exceptionally good, almost like a fish taking to water. Even if they were to get married right now, there wouldn’t be any issue.
Because, for romance, all you need is sweet nothings between two people. But marriage—requires the mundane management of daily life and the little ups and downs that come with it.
Finally shaking off the group from the film crew, Yu Zexiao carelessly placed his hand around her waist, his hand boldly sliding over her slender waistline. Feeling the silky touch, he couldn’t help but grin widely.
However, while in the elevator, Yu Zexiao still had something to say, "When we meet my mother later, what have you decided to do?"
Jian Anning was taken aback. Did he mean—to go public with their relationship?
In truth, after yesterday’s events with Zhao Ziyin, she also thought it wasn’t bad to keep their romance a secret. But it depended on whom they were dealing with.
For example, to the outside world, she certainly should keep it a secret. Even if she wasn’t worried about her own identity being revealed, just Yu Zexiao’s celebrity status alone would lead to her being hounded to death by relentless paparazzi!
But for friends and relatives, like Zhao Ziyin, like his mother Shen Lanxiao, of course it could be made public.
If they didn’t go public with their relationship and kept hiding it, would they have Shen Lanxiao continuously worry about her son’s personal issues and keep finding him matchmaking opportunities?
Just the thought seemed inhumane!
Before returning, Yu Zexiao had already notified his mother—saying, "When I come back, I’ll give you a surprise!"
So, even though he hadn’t discussed it with Jian Anning, she also had this awareness.
At least, the fact that Yu Zexiao was willing to regard her as his girlfriend showed that—he intended to take responsibility for this relationship. Although she had met Shen Lanxiao numerous times before, now, to meet her again as "her son’s girlfriend," felt a bit nerve-wracking.
She looked at him, and he seemed quite composed, which helped her calm down, "Since we both plan to be together—then, it’s probably better to tell Aunt Shen, right?"
Indeed, upon hearing her say this, Yu Zexiao’s face broke into a smile, "Aren’t you afraid that my mother will tell my father about the two of us?"
Jian Anning said, "I am mentally prepared."
She said, "No matter what, your father cares a lot about you. I will definitely try my best to make both him and Aunt Shen like me!"