Chapter 1077: Gentle Neighbor's Drama Queen Sweetheart 05

Zhongyu Yu hurriedly grabbed an empty cup and went into the kitchen, thinking today's weather was too strange.

Even though the central air conditioning was on, the room was still very hot.

After entering the kitchen, Zhongyu Yu bounced up and down excitedly, cheering for himself.

"Surely you are the greatest Special Blend Specialist of this century; the guests love your drinks! Keep it up!"

He twisted his waist while scrubbing, his mind full of Jin Chen's praises just now, completely filling him with emotional value.

Finally, Zhongyu Yu picked up a clean glass cup, using it as a microphone to say his thanks.

"Thank you for the praise; as the chief Special Blend Specialist, my philosophy is to blend natural deliciousness so that every guest can drink happily~"

The Special Blend Specialist gave a perfect bow, then turned around and saw Jin Chen standing by the kitchen door, his arm still held in the pose of wanting to lift it to knock.

Zhongyu Yu:!!!

Zhongyu Yu hastily hid the glass cup behind his back, feeling guilty, his big eyes blinking rapidly.

"I wasn't talking to the air."

He explained instinctively, afraid to scare this wonderful new neighbor.

The redness on his face gradually faded, making him look pitiful, his eyes still holding a faint panic, like a startled snow fox.

But Jin Chen's reaction was beyond his expectation.

"So, this greatest Special Blend Specialist of the century," he withdrew his hand, walked into the kitchen, lips curved in a smile, hands behind his back, slightly bowed, his gentle peach blossom eyes carrying an inclusive smile, "May I have the honor to invite you to my humble home for dinner tonight?"

"Ah...?"

Zhongyu Yu hadn't reacted yet, nor did he expect Jin Chen to cooperate; as his gaze met those deep eyes, he instantly heard his heartbeat suddenly accelerate.

He slightly averted his gaze, strands of hair covering his flushed cheeks, his eyes somewhat wandering.

"Why did you suddenly invite me to eat?"

"Moving in requires a house-warming meal, but unfortunately several of my friends have to work today, so I wanted to invite you, this new friend."

Jin Chen explained, seemingly realizing just now that they were too close, he stepped back half a step, waiting for Zhongyu Yu's answer.

The invitation sounded quite normal, but it seemed they had become friends so quickly...

Zhongyu Yu thought it over, didn't refuse, "Sure."

He lifted his eyes again to meet Jin Chen's gaze, without the sudden shyness from before, he pursed his lips and smiled, "I'll go."

"See you tonight, great Special Blend Specialist."

Only then did Jin Chen bid farewell and leave.

Zhongyu Yu watched him leave the door, took a deep breath, and covered his heart with both hands.

(He was) frightened.

But this person actually went along with him.

Such a novel feeling made Zhongyu Yu feel quite wonderful.

He cupped his face with both hands, "Alright, the great Special Blend Specialist needs to make a great drink to thank the neighbor's invitation."

After saying that, he even laughed out loud; an inexplicable excitement welled up again, as if he hadn't been this happy in a long time.

Zhongyu Yu opened all the delivery boxes, washed his hands clean, and began moving items back to the living room one by one.

Most were props and decorations for filming, plus a heavy embroidered skirt that had taken a long time to produce and various sample items sent by the brand.

Zhongyu Yu unpacked them one by one, thinking this pile of stuff could make several video episodes, when suddenly he unpacked a box of domestic niche perfume samples.

Upon seeing the agarwood sample, Zhongyu Yu almost instantly recalled the scent he had smelled in the elevator.

Although remembering someone else's scent and trying to recreate it might be offensive for a new acquaintance he had only known a few days.

But Zhongyu Yu truly liked this scent, second only to his favorite cool rose fragrance.

He opened the perfume cap and lightly sprayed it into the air.

Zhongyu Yu lifted his face to sniff it, and instantly furrowed his brow.

No, it's far off.

If he hadn't smelled Jin Chen's scent today, perhaps this wouldn't seem overly pungent.

He stuck out his tongue, scrunched his face, and waved the scent away.

"What am I doing?" Zhongyu Yu's embarrassment came belatedly; with red ear tips he pushed the sample box aside and continued unpacking the rest.

Perhaps infected by the good mood, the morning shoot went smoothly; Zhongyu Yu especially liked today's makeup, and he snapped many photos in front of the mirror.

——

After editing and sending the videos from the past few days, just as he was about to change clothes, he received a video call from Xue Yuanjing.

Zhongyu Yu curled up again on the sofa and answered the video call.

"How come you're only free now?" Zhongyu Yu couldn't help but complain, "This morning's call hung up so quickly."

"I'm in a meeting; isn't this me calling you as soon as I'm free?"

Xue Yuanjing looked at the person on the screen, his eyes astonished, yet he still felt something odd; perhaps because He Jiao had been compliant in front of him earlier, he instinctively blamed.

"Xiao Yu, your makeup today is too heavy; I still prefer your natural look, which is already pretty enough—why bother with makeup?"

Zhongyu Yu swallowed the words he wanted to say.

He frowned, feeling uncomfortable listening.

"You didn't used to say that... Yuanjing, don't you think you've changed a lot lately?"

But only a month has passed since then.

Zhongyu Yu even doubted whether agreeing so readily to Xue Yuanjing's pursuit had been too hasty.

"Look at what you're saying—I'm your boyfriend, so of course my words are for your own good; Xiao Yu, don't be so sensitive."

Xue Yuanjing's tone was gentle, his gaze locked on Zhongyu Yu's eyes, but his smile carried a sharp edge, leaving no room for doubt.

"Because I like you, that's why I say more; Xiao Yu, you won't let me down, will you?"

"... Is that so? But I need to be on camera for filming, the makeup has to be a bit heavier to show up."

Zhongyu Yu spoke softly, explaining, and the topic was completely taken over by Xue Yuanjing.

"I know, so I won't blame you, but besides that, wearing such an overly revealing dress out or video chatting with others is not allowed, okay?"

Xue Yuanjing spoke gradually and persuasively, almost like advice, but with a somewhat condescending expression that made one feel inexplicably insecure: "Only in front of me can you be like this; even your parents couldn't accept it, others would be even less likely—only I am the one who loves you."

Zhongyu Yu listened to him speak, her gaze gradually dimming, her arms slowly tightening around her knees, the long skirt drooping to the floor, like a broken flower fallen to the ground.

"Well then, maybe I've just been feeling off lately, too sensitive…… When are you coming back?"

Xue Yuanjing still wanted to say something, seeing He Jiao, who had been trying on clothes, already walk out, he looked at the screen again: "All right, Xiao Yu, I'm going to meet a client; after I book the ticket I'll let you know."

"At home, be obedient and listen; don't go out wearing revealing clothes, okay?"

It was like admonishing a pet kept in captivity.

After the video call ended, Zhongyu Yu's breathing stalled; lacking a sense of security, she tightly hugged the blanket on the sofa, turning up the heat a bit.

Just as Xue Yuanjing said, Zhongyu Yu, like many times before, attributed this feeling to the panic of Xue Yuanjing not being by her side.

The thought that they shouldn't be together was dispelled; Zhongyu Yu curled up in the blanket, her eyes vacant, feeling that the problem lay with herself.

【Detected Villain Blackening Value +10, total 60!】

Jin Chen, lying in bed catching up on sleep: ……?

Just fell asleep! Who's bullying my wife again!