After breakfast, Lu Yao opened her personal terminal and prepared to work on the script.

Then I received a message from Qinghe editor: "[Yaoyao, congratulations! The physical publication contract for 'Seducing My Wife' has been finalized. Please take a look. If there are no problems, I'll submit it.]"

Lu Yao's eyes lit up. So, the physical publishing was also sorted out?

Qinghe's editing efficiency is incredibly high.

She opened the contract, read it carefully, and after confirming there were no problems, immediately replied: "No problem, thank you, Editor Qinghe!"

You're welcome. It's all I should do. Keep it up, I believe in you!

After chatting with Qinghe editor, He Shang, producer from Xingwen Entertainment, also sent a message: [Ms. Lu, the script outline for "Temptation of the Wife" has passed the company's internal review. We plan to start the first round of script readings next week, inviting several potential lead actors to participate. Is your schedule available?]

Next Monday, so fast! Looking at the script I've already written, I'm glad I didn't slack off before.

[Sure, no problem, thank you, Producer He.]

The morning was filled with good news, which dispelled the unhappiness in Lu Yao's heart.

Around noon, Lu Yao's stomach growled after writing the script all morning.

Without depriving herself, she opened the refrigerator and took out the lunch that Fu Ciyan had specially prepared for her. She found that it was sweet and sour pork ribs and crispy pork, along with side dishes.

This is such a lavish meal! Did he prepare it all this morning? How is he so capable?

Lu Yao found it somewhat unbelievable.

But I ate it without hesitation.

*

The following afternoon, Xie Linyu stood in front of the mirror in the dressing room. He had already changed three outfits, but he was still somewhat dissatisfied.

"Which one is better?" Xie Linyu scratched his hair in frustration, turning to Xiao Chen who was waiting with several outfits in hand. "You tell me!"

Xiao Chen blinked and cautiously said, "Brother Xie, it's just a meal at Miss Lu Yao's house, not a film festival red carpet event. There's no need to make such a big deal out of it, is there?"

"What do you know?" Xie Linyu glared at him. "How can you be so casual on your first visit?"

Xiao Chen thought, "It's just going out for a meal, is it really necessary? People might think you're going to meet a potential partner."

But he didn't dare say it aloud. Instead, he held up another outfit in his hand: "Why don't you try this one? A light blue knit sweater paired with off-white casual pants softens your sharp features, making you look more homely and gentle. Perhaps Miss Lu Yao will like this contrast."

Xie Linyu glanced at it, thought for a moment, and accepted the suggestion: "Take a look."

After changing into the new outfit, the person in the mirror lost some of their celebrity aura and gained a more approachable, girl-next-door feel.

The light blue color made his skin look even whiter, and the off-white trousers accentuated his long, slender legs.

"Not bad." Xie Linyu looked him up and down critically, and couldn't help but think that Lu Yao was used to his glamorous side. Maybe this way he would really catch her attention. He couldn't wait to see her surprised look, but he reluctantly said, "This one is fine."

"Great!" Xiao Chen breathed a sigh of relief and quickly packed away the other clothes. "When do we leave? Miss Lu Yao said 5 p.m., and it's only 2:30 now..."

"Let's go now." Xie Linyu grabbed a coat that matched the color of his pants. "Let's go to the mall first."

"Huh? Why are we going to the mall?"

"We can't go to someone's house empty-handed." Xie Linyu had already walked towards the door.

Xiao Chen quickly followed up, "Then just buying a bouquet of flowers will do. Do you want to give anything else?"

"I don't know, I need to see it for myself before I can decide."

Xiao Chen followed him into the car, feeling that Xie Linyu was taking this dinner at Lu Yao's house far too seriously.

I have a feeling that Xie Ge might have feelings for Miss Lu Yao.

Thinking this, Xiao Chen tentatively asked, "Brother Xie, what do you think of Miss Lu Yao? I feel she's quite different from other women."

Xie Linyu gave him a cold look: "Just say what you want to say, don't do this, you're not good at it."

Xiao Chen gave an awkward smile: "Then I'll ask you this seriously, do you like Miss Lu Yao, and do you want to be matched with her?"

"..." Xie Linyu's expression stiffened. This kid was indeed direct. "Can't I simply appreciate her talent?"

"Heh, you don't even believe it yourself, do you?" Xiao Chen chuckled. "But I really think she's great. General Fu treats her differently. Once General Fu's matching is over, seize the opportunity. You might actually be able to match up with Miss Lu Yao."

"Who said I was going to be matched with her? She's dreaming!" Xie Linyu looked at him with an expression that said, "She's trying to take advantage of me, she's dreaming."

Xiao Chen was speechless. His brother Xie was great in every way, except for his mouth. He always had trouble speaking properly. Miss Lu Yao was able to forgive him entirely because of this unexpected life-saving grace.

Upon arriving at the mall, Xie Linyu got out of the car wearing a hat and a mask. He thought he had taken good precautions to keep his identity secret, but he was recognized by several sharp-eyed fans as soon as he entered the mall.

He quickly signed a few names and strode into a boutique.

The store displays a variety of exquisite gifts, ranging from artworks to household items.

Xie Linyu's gaze swept across the display shelf and finally settled on a set of handmade ceramic teaware.

The light blue glaze is warm and smooth like jade, with fine crackle patterns on the cup and smooth, elegant lines on the teapot.

"This tea set is a work by independent artist 'Qingci,' and only ten sets were ever made worldwide. Our store only got this one set," the sales assistant introduced at the right time. "Each piece is handmade and unique."

"Wrap it up." Xie Linyu said almost without hesitation.

Xiao Chen glanced at the price tag and gasped; it was enough to buy a mid-range hovercar.

But he didn't dare say anything and obediently went to pay the bill.

After leaving the mall, Xie Linyu went to a high-end flower shop and chose a bouquet mainly composed of white tulips and light purple lisianthus, paired with silver chrysanthemums and eucalyptus leaves. It was simple and elegant, without being gaudy.

"Is this okay now?" Xiao Chen asked cautiously, holding the beautifully packaged gift box and bouquet.

Xie Linyu checked the time: 3:40 PM.

"Let's go to her house."

"Now? Isn't it too early? We agreed to meet at five o'clock..."

"Arriving a little early shows sincerity." Xie Linyu had already gotten into the car. "We can't just go there specifically for a meal, can we? I just didn't expect her to be able to cook."

When Xiao Chen heard him say that, his heart tightened slightly. Did his brother Xie have some special filter for Miss Lu Yao?

Miss Lu Yao doesn't look like someone who can cook, and besides, there are almost no women who can cook these days, okay?

Should he tell Xie Linyu that the meals they ate in the past might have been cooked by General Fu, or they might have been takeout?

It couldn't possibly have been made by Miss Lu Yao herself.

Stop dreaming, wake up!

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