Qin Jiran originally only intended to try on his own, and it didn’t matter to him whether he succeeded or failed. But the addition of Dragon Media did put some pressure on him, since it was his mother-in-law’s business, and he needed to handle it with extra care.
"Just what? Losing your confidence?" Su Yanyi felt she was getting to understand Qin Jiran better and better. She could tell what the man meant just from his hesitant expression.
"There is some pressure, but I still have confidence," Qin Jiran admitted. Despite the pressure, it wasn’t to the extent of having no confidence, especially since Yanyi deliberately said that to provoke him, there was no way he could back down now.
Even though he always felt somewhat inferior in front of Yanyi, as a man, and particularly as a rather outstanding one, he couldn’t always feel inadequate. So, when it was time to affirm himself, he had to do so assertively, since he definitely did not want Yanyi to look down on him!
"That’s the spirit. Since that’s the case, just go ahead and do your best," Su Yanyi said with satisfaction, nodding her head. She had noticed that this man sometimes lacked confidence in front of her. Although she enjoyed being looked at with his admiring gaze, she liked it even more when he was spirited and confident, brimming with pride. That was the image of the Best Actor Level personality who stood at the pinnacle of the entertainment circle, a man who could look down upon the world.
Of course, this man who could look down upon the world was looking up to her with an admiring gaze, and that was what made her feel even more honored and delighted, Su Yanyi thought rather arrogantly and haughtily.
Su Yanyi believed that a person’s success isn’t just measured by their own stature, but also by the stature of their followers. When the one admired by thousands looks up to you, that feeling is undoubtedly wonderful.
As night deepened, the two of them gradually fell asleep, their hands still intertwined, and slowly, this had drawn them even closer together.
When morning came, Su Yanyi once again proved that she really wasn’t a peaceful sleeper because, unsurprisingly, she found herself having rolled into Qin Jiran’s arms once more.
The man’s broad chest exuded a warm aroma. Unlike her first surprise, Su Yanyi was becoming accustomed to this scent and even enjoying it a little.
Qin Jiran opened his eyes just as Su Yanyi woke up; in fact, he had been awake for a while but hadn’t dared to move an inch, for fear of disturbing the petite woman sleeping in his arms. Her sweet sleeping face made him forget the time, as every minute and second seemed to pass extremely slowly yet also flew by unnoticed, and he couldn’t hold onto it even if he wished to.
Qin Jiran gazed at Su Yanyi with an intense longing, watching her as she slept and as she gradually awoke, etching every different expression of hers deep into his heart.
"Good morning," Su Yanyi’s voice sounded with a hint of laziness, quite seductive, especially with the traces of sleepiness in her eyes, which made one desire to hold her and kiss her deeply.
Suddenly, Qin Jiran felt a tightness throughout his body and shifted uneasily, trying to put some distance between himself and Su Yanyi. But, given she was still lying on top of him, he couldn’t move away and could only try to ignore his feelings as he greeted her earnestly.
"Good morning," Qin Jiran’s voice was also unusually hoarse, and to Su Yanyi’s ears, it sounded incredibly sexy, particularly given their close proximity, which made her wonder if her own ears had turned red.
Su Yanyi squinted her eyes slightly, a mischievous look flashing across her face, and suddenly she leaned down to quickly plant a kiss on Qin Jiran’s lips, a swift and decisive move that was over as soon as it began.
"A good morning kiss." Su Yanyi, feeling she had taken advantage, swiftly got out of bed and stood by its side, smiling at Qin Jiran as she spoke.
Su Yanyi moved so quickly that Qin Jiran hadn’t even had time to react before it was over. He pursed his lips regretfully, his gaze growing more fervent as he watched her. He decided that if he had the chance next time, he must steal a kiss in return. After all, the woman shouldn’t always be the one to initiate.
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