The only SSSS-level fertility constitution in the entire interstellar space

"My goodness, what's wrong with Actor Xie today? Did he take some kind of poison?" Qinghe patted her chest, still shaken. "He's usually aloof in front of the camera, but not this aggressive. Have you guys seen him like this before?"

Lu Yao shook her head, her brows furrowing slightly: "Maybe he just doesn't like me, or maybe my topic really hit a nerve."

At this point, Qinghe seemed to recall something unusual and leaned closer to whisper, "I did hear something about this. It's said that when Xie Linyu was 18, he was rejected by a matchmaker, which led him to never accept a match again, preferring to pay a hefty penalty for breach of contract. I think that might have really touched a nerve with him."

Lu Yao's heart skipped a beat. She never expected that someone as handsome as Xie Linyu would be rejected.

She did become somewhat curious about the woman who refused.

"Well, it seems he really is pitiful, still holding a grudge about something like this all these years." Lu Yao chuckled lightly, and considering Xie Linyu's attitude towards her today, she had no intention of showing him any sympathy!

"He probably never thought he would be rejected, after all, he looks like that." Qinghe obviously thought so too.

The two were quietly chirping in the elevator, unaware that someone inside the elevator was watching them for a moment.

After the elevator doors opened, Lu Yao and Qing He agreed on a time for their next script reading, and then Lu Yao drove away in her hovercar.

Standing at the door, Zhou Jinlu asked his assistant, "Who were those two people who just left?"

The assistant immediately opened his electronic notebook to check, and replied after a moment: "Mr. Zhou, the one in the beige suit is an author signed with 'Third Dimension,' pen name 'Yaotiao,' real name Lu Yao. The recently popular novel 'Temptation of the Wife' is her work. The one next to her should be her editor, Qinghe. The copyright has been bought by our company, and she should be here to participate in the seminar today."

"Lu Yao..." Zhou Jinlu repeated the name in a low voice, his gaze fixed on the direction where the hovercar had disappeared, lost in thought.

"Is there a problem, Mr. Zhou?" the assistant asked cautiously.

Zhou Jinlu withdrew his gaze, his face expressionless: "It's nothing."

Perhaps it's just an illusion.

He raised his hand and glanced at the spot where Lu Yao had brushed past him. The skin there was still its normal color, and no rash had appeared from the touch.

*

When Lu Yao returned to the apartment, Fu Ciyan was not home; he must have gone to work.

She noticed a hovercar buying guide on the coffee table.

Thinking about what Fu Ciyan said this morning, I have to say that compared to Xie Linyu, that annoying guy, Fu Ciyan has become quite adorable.

After changing out of her outdoor clothes, Lu Yao sat on the sofa, picked up a shopping guide, and started flipping through it.

The buying guide is quite thick, with both text and pictures, and covers almost all mainstream brands and models on the market.

Lu Yao didn't know much about hovercars and was a little dazzled by what she saw.

She initially selected several options based on her budget and needs.

Just as I was engrossed in watching, my personal communication device rang.

It was Fu Ciyan.

Lu Yao answered the call, and Fu Ciyan's handsome face appeared on the virtual screen, with his office in the background.

"Are you home?" His voice came through the speaker, sounding somewhat surprised, as if he hadn't expected her to return so early.

"Yeah, I'm looking at a car buying guide." Lu Yao waved the book in her hand. "Thank you, it's quite comprehensive."

"Anyone you like?" Fu Ciyan leaned back slightly in his chair, his gaze fixed on her.

"I have a few options, but I haven't decided yet." Lu Yao turned the camera to the pictures on the pages of the guide. "Which one do you think would be more suitable for a beginner like me?"

Fu Ciyan looked at it very carefully: "Let's go to the physical store this weekend, take a test drive, and then make a decision."

"Okay." Lu Yao nodded, finding the suggestion quite reasonable. She put down the booklet and looked at Fu Ciyan. "Did you need something from me?"

Otherwise, this guy wouldn't have contacted her.

She felt that they weren't close enough to casually make voice or video calls.

"Well, there is something," Fu Ciyan said casually, "There's a charity gala tonight, and you need to bring your partner. Do you have time?"

Lu Yao was taken aback; she hadn't expected Fu Ciyan to seek her out for something like this.

"If it's inconvenient for you, or you don't want to go, you can refuse." Seeing her silence, Fu Ciyan quickly added, "It's just a formality, I won't force you."

Lu Yao looked at the man's deep-set eyes on the screen.

"Are you trying to tell everyone that you have a partner now?"

Fu Ciyan's expression froze, clearly his thoughts had been guessed. But before he could retort in embarrassment, Lu Yao smiled and agreed: "Okay, I've never attended a banquet like this before, so I'll go with you to broaden my horizons. But I don't have a dress to wear to this kind of banquet, so please prepare one for me."

She spoke as if it were perfectly reasonable, without feeling at all that there was anything wrong with having Fu Ciyan prepare this for her.

After all, it was Fu Ciyan who invited her; she didn't beg him.

Shouldn't we prepare a dress for her to wear out?

Upon hearing this, Fu Ciyan's expression softened for a moment: "I'll take him home later."

"Okay, I'll wait for you then." Lu Yao nodded in agreement, then, as if remembering something, asked, "Is there anything I should pay special attention to at the banquet? Like etiquette, topics of conversation, or the like?"

Although she wasn't exactly stage-frightened, it was her first time attending such an event as "Fu Ciyan's partner," and she didn't want to cause him trouble over some minor details.

Fu Ciyan's tone softened slightly: "Don't be nervous, just follow me. It's all just social niceties. Just maintain basic politeness. If anyone causes you trouble, don't hold back, just tell me."

That last sentence carried a natural sense of protectiveness.

Lu Yao smiled slightly: "I know. If anyone dares to provoke me, I'll curse them back myself."

After saying that, she winked at Fu Ciyan and ended the call.

As the screen suddenly went black, Fu Ciyan's lips unconsciously curled up slightly.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, Lu Yao felt very vibrant to him.

At 5 p.m., the sound of the fingerprint lock opening came from the entryway.

Fu Ciyan returned, carrying several exquisite paper bags and a rectangular black velvet gift box.

"You're back?" Lu Yao got up to greet them, her gaze falling on the bags.

"Okay." Fu Ciyan handed her the paper bag. "A dress, a shawl, and a matching handbag. I don't know your shoe size, so I didn't prepare any. Just use your own."

I didn't expect him to be so thoughtful.

Lu Yao took it: "Thank you, I'll go try it first."

She carried her things back to the bedroom.

Inside the gift box was a smoky gray silk maxi dress, simple and elegant in style, with delicate subtle embroidery on the neckline and cuffs, and a light and flowing fabric.

The shawl was made of tulle in the same color family and was adorned with tiny crystals.

The handbag was small and exquisite, and it was suitable whether she held it in her hand or hung it on her body. She happened to have a pair of high heels in a similar color.

After changing into it, she realized that the size was perfect, and the dress's cut perfectly accentuated her slender waist and smooth shoulder line.

The smoky gray color made her skin appear even whiter, giving her a serene and sophisticated beauty.

She turned around in front of the mirror and was very satisfied.

Fu Ciyan has pretty good taste, but I don't know how he knew her size.

She didn't think she had told him.

Inside the black gift box, besides the dress, was a diamond necklace. The main diamond was a teardrop-shaped pink diamond, surrounded by tiny white diamonds. The chain was extremely thin, shimmering under the light, breathtakingly beautiful.

Lu Yao couldn't help but widen her eyes. Even though she knew nothing about jewelry, this looked expensive enough.

After hesitating for a moment, I put on the necklace anyway.

Pink diamonds were set just below the collarbone, perfectly embellishing the otherwise simple dress and adding a touch of liveliness and luxury.

She wore light makeup, tied her long hair into a low bun, and inserted a pearl hairpin.

Finally, she changed into silver high heels.

With everything ready, she took a deep breath, opened the bedroom door, and went out.