[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-ultimate-men-s-apartment":3,"chapter-the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-212":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Premium Men's Apartment",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1927940,2624,"Chapter 212","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-212",212,"\u003Cp>Ji Jie sheepishly withdrew his hand. \"You... and Li Yiquan—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Friends. Very good friends.\" He Lele said sternly, decisively. Such a strong defensive posture shocked Ji Jie, and his chest ached faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at the gauze on her left hand, Ji Jie suppressed his full stomach of questions and heartache, and said in a low voice, \"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Are you going to Xin× too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I'm taking the bus, why don't you drive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My driver's license was revoked.\" Ran too many red lights... all because of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele was speechless and could only squeeze onto the bus with him. It was the morning rush hour, and the bus was overcrowded. Not to mention seats, even if you lifted your foot for a second, you might not be able to find a place to land!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie looked down at the girl who was squeezed into his arms and couldn't move, only able to rub against him as the bus bumped, his handsome face smiling with amorous flair!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No wonder so many people take the bus, the benefits are really good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele gritted her teeth and stepped on his shiny leather shoe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie winced and took advantage of the driver's sudden brake to hug He Lele's waist tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as He Lele was about to struggle, Ji Jie whispered in her ear, \"Don't move, if you keep rubbing against me, I'm going to become a train pervert.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Such a sentence really made her stiffen honestly in his arms, but it also made her glare at him hatefully the whole way. And Ji Jie, looking back gently, had a sentence playing on a loop in his mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Really want to kiss her. Really want to kiss her. Really want to kiss her. Really want to kiss her. Really want to kiss her...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Arriving at Xin×, first they signed the contract, and then the two were led into the conference room. The meeting hadn't officially started, and the other voice actors seemed to know each other and were chatting enthusiastically. Seeing the two unfamiliar faces, they all looked curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele suppressed her panic and sat down, lowering her head and saying nothing. Seeing this, no one bothered to strike up a conversation with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What's wrong? Not feeling well?\" Ji Jie moved his chair closer to her and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele shook her head. Looking up at the people chatting easily, she tried to loosen her tense throat. \"Hello everyone, my name is He Lele, very happy to meet you all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The chatter stopped, and then everyone enthusiastically greeted He Lele.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although the entertainment industry is a mixed bag, the voice acting circle, as the heroes behind the scenes, is relatively simple because the conflicts of interest are not intense, and many just treat voice acting as an interest and a side job, so the interpersonal relationships are naturally easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After greeting everyone, He Lele smiled and watched others talk, only answering briefly and politely when someone asked her. Ji Jie, beside her, looked at her quiet and elegant appearance in a daze, not even noticing when several beauties talked to him. Seeing his blatant look, everyone started \"teasing\" the two, making He Lele blush uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing He Lele lower her head with a red little face in a \"shy\" manner, Ji Jie felt as if he were full of fine wine, intoxicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So shy?\" He couldn't help but tease in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele glared back fiercely—shy? Shy her head! Didn't he see her trying hard to keep a low profile?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This, is the voice acting for the first male lead not decided yet?\" He Lele looked at the information on the table, and seeing that the column for the first male lead was blank, she quickly used it to divert everyone's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Isn't the first male lead the handsome Li? I saw him last time, why? Did he finally decide to immigrate and not play with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It seems like it's been changed, but I don't know who it was changed to. Does anyone know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Nobody knows? Who is it? So mysterious? Could it be a newcomer too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as a group of people were discussing enthusiastically, a female voice actor with a baby face stared at the glass wall behind He Lele and said blankly: \"I think... I know who it was changed to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone followed her gaze—the straight suit pants of a beautiful color, the low-key and steady black gradient plaid shirt, the ivory suit draped over his arm. Even though a friendly smile hung on his handsome and dazzling face, that powerful superstar aura made people hold their breath, and their bodies stood up from their chairs spontaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thus, when the person finally walked into the conference room accompanied by a group of Xin× executives to nod and greet everyone, only two people in the full conference room were still sitting on their chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Why did you run here?\" Ji Jie frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That person looked at He Lele beside Ji Jie and smiled at Ji Jie. \"This gentleman... seems to not welcome me joining?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who? Who? Who?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Easy to guess, right~~\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Should I change my habit of selling suspense? Hehehehe~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>☆, (9 Fresh Coins) Chapter 229: A New Beginning\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The briefing didn't last long, but every second felt like torture to He Lele.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruan Lin! Ruan Lin also...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What exactly do they want to do? Why do they just refuse to let her go?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Miss He, please wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the briefing, He Lele just wanted to escape but was called by Director Cai, who was in charge of voice actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sitting in Director Cai’s office, He Lele was very surprised by Director Cai’s invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You just asked... if I have any interest in becoming a full-time employee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes, I’ve heard the reading you dubbed; it’s very talented and distinctive. Looking at the information you filled out, you just graduated and haven't settled on a job yet. You might as well try different jobs. Although the treatment at Xin× is average, voice acting pays more for more work. Although doing part-time isn't bad, your talent is rare; why not go a step further?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...May I ask, is your invitation really because you think I’m suitable?\" Staring at Director Cai’s eyes, He Lele asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of course. Why do you ask?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Cai’s reaction was natural and honest, and no concealment could be seen. He Lele lowered her eyes. \"May I consider it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No problem. However... I might as well reveal something to you: Xin× will have big moves next. We are working hard to dig for newcomers during this period to prepare for projects in the near future. If you have the intention to join Xin×, naturally, the sooner you reply, the better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Walking out of the office, what came into view again was the scene of Jiejie surrounded by women. When facing other women, Jiejie was always a romantic, dashing, and at-ease person, teasing the women until they were smiling and shy with just a few words...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing He Lele come out, Jiejie hurriedly walked over, bypassing the women. \"Finished talking? What did you talk about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele looked at the expressions of the women behind him, looking at him innocently and helplessly. \"I’m going back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"*Cough, cough*...\" Jiejie suppressed his laughter, greeted the women behind him, and followed her quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Jealous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele stopped, turned her head and smiled at him, but there was a warning in her eyes. \"Come, change the line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Uh... I’m hungry, what are we eating for lunch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...Is it true that no matter what I say or do, you are determined to follow me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes. I don't believe that with a handsome, dashing, and romantic big hunk like me shaking in front of you all day, you could still take a fancy to other men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele gritted her teeth. \"...Speak human language.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I want to start over. One last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I won't make any more demands on you. If I force you or hurt you again, I will disappear from your sight from now on. But before I make another mistake... don't be so resistant to me, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She couldn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The road wasn't hers, the restaurant wasn't hers, the bus wasn't hers; she had no reason to forbid him from walking, eating, or riding.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After getting off the bus, she first called Lingyu. Lingyu hadn't gone out all day, digging up the dark history of Hong×yuan Real Estate on the internet, and repeatedly reminded her not to go out if she was fine, and if she did, she could find her master to accompany her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>L... Thinking of L’s appearance in the morning, He Lele hesitated for a moment, but still sent a text message.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jiejie glanced at it secretly and asked timidly, \"Who is L?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele glanced sideways, and Jiejie hurriedly made a zipping motion on his mouth, making her both angry and amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This man... letting out a deep sigh, He Lele cheered herself up—she could never control the words and deeds of others; the only thing she could do was control herself. Control herself not to be easily influenced by others, and control herself not to unknowingly become the person she hated!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jiejie followed by her side, watching her expressions one by one. In the past, when looking at women, he was always accustomed to evaluating and distinguishing—which ones were not worth looking at, which ones could be looked at, which ones could be played with, which ones could make money. But he didn't know when it started, the women in his eyes became only two types—her, and other women.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She was the most pleasing woman he had ever seen; the more he looked, the more he wanted to look, and he even wanted to look at her from her green silk until her hair turned white like snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was so deeply in love with this woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Jiejie suddenly felt that many things didn't matter. A kind of... very strange, very profound feeling; he seemed to understand in an instant why that monster Zong Jieran would be willing to share his lover with other men.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When love is deep, you want everything, everything of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When love is deep, on the contrary, just a little bit... can support this love to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lele.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"*Mm*?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I love you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Nothing, just wanted to say it to you. You go upstairs, I have something to do and need to go back to Muse.\" Rest is rest, some work still needed to be handed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...*Mm*.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Returning home, He Lele felt inexplicably panicked. Jiejie’s figure kept spinning in her mind. She had resisted this man so much; why did her heart beat so fast when she heard that last sentence just now?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Author's Note:\u003C\u002Fp>",1809,"2026-06-14T03:55:59.415Z","2026-06-17T08:39:51.626Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","5f43efad09dd474b8031b2372158e6da7db757475ce37d4a880a30731ecb7b1f","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-213","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-211",301,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ultimate-men-s-apartment-cover.jpg"]