Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 333 Advice from My Best Friends
The morning sunlight, as if filtered through bulletproof floor-to-ceiling windows, lazily streamed into the villa's living room, casting dappled, swaying light and shadow on the floor.

An Xiaoqian had just finished writing ten invitations, and her slender fingers were slightly sore.

She slowly put down the pen, gently shook her hand, trying to relieve the soreness in her fingertips.

As she got up, there was a slight rustling sound of paper, then she curled up in the fluffy sofa, hugging a cushion tightly to her chest, resting her chin on it, revealing a pair of clear, watery eyes.

Suddenly, a series of footsteps, varying in weight and approaching from the entrance hall, came from afar.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her pure eyes instantly lit up, like two dazzling stars fallen to earth.

"XiXi! We're here!" Zhang Liangyin's powerful, high-pitched voice came through the entrance hall, accompanied by Shu Chang's deliberately lowered, amused laughter.

Zhang Liangyin's voluptuous figure was the first to enter, carrying a gift box in her hand and casually waving a pair of sunglasses between her fingers.

Shu Chang followed closely behind, gracefully leaning out from the side, carrying a velvet paper bag printed with delicate lace patterns.

The bag was slightly open, revealing a hint of pink and a faint rose scent: "Traffic jam on the way, didn't you get impatient?"

An Xiaoqian sat up slightly, a look of surprise in her eyes, and asked instead of answering, "Oh, how come you all came together?"

Shu Chang gently brushed a stray hair behind her ear, a faint smile playing on her lips: "We had already made plans, the time was about the same, and since there were fewer people coming from your area, we bumped into each other halfway there."

Suddenly, Zhang Liangyin deftly handed the gift box to An Xiaoqian, her fingertips deftly hooking her slender wrist, gently leading her into the room: "This is the latest silk nightgown, both innocent and alluring, I guarantee you'll look amazing in it—tsk tsk!"

"Liangyin! Don't scare Xixi." Shuchang gently patted the back of her hand helplessly and elegantly handed over her gift bag, which looked like a set of sexy lingerie!
The three of them came to the sofa. Zhang Liangyin's eyes were sharp, and she immediately noticed some handwritten invitations scattered on the coffee table.

She playfully nudged An Xiaoqian's side with her elbow: "So that's why you haven't been working or going out lately, you've been busy being a bride!"

She suddenly lowered her voice, leaned forward, and whispered in An Xiaoqian's ear, her warm breath brushing against it: "Tell me honestly, did you wear the lace slip dress I gave you? Did Hu Xiaobei react in any particular way?"

An Xiaoqian's cheeks flushed crimson, as luscious as a ripe peach. Her fingers nervously twisted the hem of her skirt, her voice growing softer and softer: "You've bought all this again..."

Her eyes darted away, looking out the window: "We've been so busy with the wedding lately, we haven't...we haven't had time for those things."

"Didn't have time?"

Zhang Liangyin raised an eyebrow, opened her mouth wide in an exaggerated manner, and stared with wide eyes: "What? You two are still sleeping in separate beds, aren't you?"

"Beautiful voice!"

Shu Chang gently tugged at her sleeve, and when she turned to An Xiaoqian, her gaze softened, and her tone was so gentle it could melt your heart: "Actually, when it comes to matters of the heart, it's best to let things take their natural course."

We've all seen how Xiao Bei treats you; there won't be any problems.

"What do you mean by 'let nature take its course'?"

Zhang Liangyin excitedly patted the sofa armrest and leaned forward: "Let me tell you, things are very different before and after marriage!"
Think about it, you've both decided to get married, so you'll have to go through that step sooner or later. Getting to know each other better beforehand will actually make things easier after marriage.

She suddenly gripped An Xiaoqian's hand tightly, her eyes incredibly serious, her pupils reflecting An Xiaoqian's image: "Xiaoqian, don't be shy, this is no small matter."

Physical compatibility between two people sometimes has a greater impact on the quality of a marriage than emotional compatibility. Look at all those divorces, how many of them are due to…?

An Xiaoqian lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously tracing the texture of the sofa, repeatedly creating fine wrinkles on the soft fabric.

Zhang Liangyin's words were like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples in the heart.

An Xiaoqian recalled the subtle movement of Hu Xiaobei's Adam's apple bobbing when he hugged her last night, and the stiff back he used to deliberately turn to the side.

I suddenly felt a little flustered, yet also a vague sense of anticipation.

Shu Chang gently patted her shoulder, her palm warm: "Don't listen to Liang Yin's nonsense, there are no standard answers when it comes to relationships." She paused, her tone becoming even gentler: "But if you both have each other in your hearts, there are some things you'll have to face sooner or later. Just follow your heart, there's no need to be so deliberate."

An Xiaoqian raised her head, looked at her best friends' concerned eyes, her eyelashes trembled, and she mumbled a soft "hmm" in a daze.

Sunlight fell on her eyelashes, creating dappled patterns of light.

Shu Chang gently patted Zhang Liangyin's hand again, lowered her eyes and chuckled softly, her hair sliding down her cheek.

An Xiaoqian blinked in confusion, somewhat bewildered.

Shu Chang turned to look at An Xiaoqian, who looked bewildered, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the edge of the gift bag. She changed the subject, her voice carrying a hint of gentle teasing: "However, what Liangyin said is rough but reasonable."

As she spoke, she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and gently tapped An Xiaoqian's hand with her fingertip: "Hu Xiaobei seems calm and collected, but he's actually quite stubborn. If we wait until after marriage to slowly work things out, I'm afraid..."

"That's it!"

Zhang Liangyin couldn't wait to push the obstructing fruit plate to the center of the coffee table, her movements showing a touch of boldness and excitement.

"Let me tell you something I read in a magazine—a woman had only been married for three years when she asked her husband to let her sleep in separate rooms, and a few years later they were on the verge of divorce!"

why?
"Just because the man felt she hadn't satisfied his needs after marriage!"

She grabbed a strawberry, took a big bite, and didn't care that the juice stained her lips red: "Qianqian, you are different from Hu Xiaobei. Your love is the kind of fairy-tale romance that everyone admires."

But physical intimacy can also be a catalyst for relationships, and it's something that needs to be valued, understand?

An Xiaoqian's fingertips trembled slightly as she crumpled the edges of the sofa cushions. She lowered her eyes and bit her lip. After a while, she looked up, her eyes filled with confusion and eagerness, as if she was somewhat tempted.

Sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting intermittent dappled patterns of light on the back of Zhang Liangyin's outstretched hand.

"You've already decided to get married, so what are you afraid of?"
The sooner you break through that barrier, the sooner you'll know all his weaknesses.

Men are completely different in bed and out of bed—"

"Beautiful voice!" Shu Chang coughed lightly, her ears turning red with embarrassment and her cheeks slightly flushed.

"What I mean is that close relationships can make both parties more honest."

For example, Hu Xiaobei always treats you like a little girl and protects you, but if you really become his woman, he might become even closer to you and trust you more.

Zhang Liangyin took the opportunity to move closer to An Xiaoqian, the scent of her perfume mingling with the sweet smell of strawberries on her lips: "Think about it, once you two have physical intimacy, the way he looks at you will be different."

Before, it was 'My Sisi needs to be pampered,' but from now on it'll be 'This is my woman'—that possessiveness, just thinking about it is exhilarating!

She suddenly lowered her voice, speaking in a volume only the three of them could hear, and leaned close to An Xiaoqian's ear, a sly smile playing on her lips.

"And as far as I know, the more satisfied a man is in that area, the less willing he is to leave you. You know, that's called biological instinct."

An Xiaoqian suddenly raised her head, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, staring at Zhang Liangyin with amazement—this best friend is amazing!

The floor-to-ceiling windows reflected the gentle spring sunlight, but the mischievous yet earnest glint in her best friends' eyes was like a spark that instantly ignited her dormant heart.

She didn't say anything more, but picked up a bright red strawberry, took a small bite, and the sweet and sour taste slowly spread between her teeth, while her fingertips secretly tightened their grip on the hem of her skirt.

Perhaps my girlfriends are right; there are some things I really should take another step forward on.

(End of this chapter)