The makeup artist quickly finished applying Yu Zexiao’s makeup, leaving a little time before the final rehearsal.
The makeup artist was familiar with them, as she had always been Yu Zexiao’s personal makeup artist. She was quite aware of the intimate tension between Jian Anning and Yu Zexiao. She set down her makeup case and greeted Jian Anning with a smile, "Assistant Jian, the makeup is done, I’m going to take a break outside."
Jian Anning kept a stern expression, fully aware that she was deliberately giving them space yet maintaining a facade of strictly business. It couldn’t be helped—celebrity romances were like that, you hide it for as long as you can.
After all, if nothing unexpected happened today, Yu Zexiao would soon finish shooting his scene, the TV series would wrap up, and he would be able to return to Yancheng immediately.
By then, if there were no major surprises with her parents’ company, she guessed it would be time for a personal visit. Once his parents were on board, their relationship might have a chance of going public—with the support of Huanyu Group, which agency or media company would dare challenge his choice?
But for now, better keep things under wraps!
She instructed, "Then please tell the bodyguards to be extra vigilant. Some fans are coming over today, and we can’t have them storming backstage and bumping into Zexiao. Make sure the bodyguards are focused and defend the area with their lives!"
The makeup artist held back a smile, "Don’t worry, Assistant Jian, I’ve got this."
Jian Anning and Yu Zexiao still waited until the makeup artist left the room, both wearing cold expressions. Only when her footsteps faded did Jian Anning lock the door without saying a word—they had learned too many times the consequences of failing to lock it. This time, they definitely couldn’t be that careless!
As soon as the door closed, the two immediately shifted from their just-now chilled demeanor to a clingy one. Yu Zexiao opened his arms and embraced Jian Anning, who did not hesitate to sit on his lap—if it weren’t for fear of ruining the makeup he had just applied, he would have already been kissing her ceaselessly.
"It’s just too inconvenient," Yu Zexiao muttered after a while, "every time there’s someone else around, we act like we’re criminals! It’s not like we’re in an illicit affair, I’m really fed up with this!"
Jian Anning comforted him, "If we finish shooting this scene today, without any mishaps, we should be able to return to Yancheng tomorrow. Then even if we don’t talk to Aunt Shen and Uncle Yu right away, we can live together on our own, without having to... like now."
In fact, much of Yu Zexiao’s frustration stemmed from their recent cohabitation during grouped accommodations. Because they lived with others, they felt physically constrained, as if their movements were constantly restricted no matter what they did.
However, after tomorrow, they would be free!
"We must go back to Yancheng tomorrow!" he whispered as he held her, nuzzling against her neck, "My villa has a room that’s a hundred times better than this hotel room! The bed is wide and spacious; we won’t feel uncomfortable no matter how much we toss and turn!"
This guy! Can’t keep his mind off his usual business for three sentences! Jian Anning playfully hit his shoulder, but Yu Zexiao suddenly remembered something, "No, I need to call my parents, see how their company is doing. If all is well, we’ll try to go back home for dinner tomorrow night!"