Aren't we friends? Why are you rushing at me?

Liu Ruyan looked at Xia Ye's head, which popped out like a groundhog.

Although she didn't know what she wanted to do, Liu Ruyan still decided to talk to her so as not to interfere with tonight's grand plan.

She turned around, gave Lin Shi an apologetic smile, and spoke in a voice so gentle it could melt your heart:

"I'm going upstairs to get something, I'll be back in a bit."

Lin Shi nodded, quickly pulled his arm back, relaxed his tense body, looked at Mr. and Mrs. Liu who were still asking questions, and said:

Come back soon.

Without her sharing the burden, he really didn't know if he could have handled it.

After all, as the questions asked by the other party became increasingly outrageous, he was no longer sure what he could say and what he couldn't.

Liu Ruyan nodded and quickly walked to the stairwell in her slippers.

Seeing this, Xia Ye cautiously walked upstairs like a thief, without making a sound.

The two people went to a guest room.

"what!"

Liu Ruyan said somewhat irritably, as she was enjoying her intimate time with Lin Shi.

Xia Ye chuckled and, as if presenting a treasure, waved the tea bag in his hand in front of Liu Ruyan's eyes again.

"What is this?"

Liu Ruyan accepted it without hesitation, examined it carefully, and found nothing special.

"It's nothing, just black tea."

Natsuno continued to chuckle.

Upon hearing this perfunctory answer, Liu Ruyan's mind instantly flashed through countless scenes of "drugging" in dramas about the feuds of wealthy families.

Her eyes widened, and she quickly shoved the tea bag back into Xia Ye's arms like a hot potato, her cheeks instantly turning red.

"I don't want it. Whoever wants it can have it, but I don't want it."

"What I want is a genuine, natural progression of feelings! Not this...this kind of underhanded tactic!"

Xia Ye was completely bewildered by the barrage of insults, her clear eyes filled with confusion:

"What true feelings? What are you talking about?"

Listening to Xia Ye's "excuses," Liu Ruyan pointed to the tea bag in Xia Ye's arms:

"Then tell me what this is!"

As Liu Ruyan spoke, her gaze was fixed on Xia Ye, as if trying to discern any embarrassment in her expression.

"Sleep-inducing black tea. What's wrong? What if Lin Shi is unusually energetic at night and wants to leave?"

"You begged someone to stay by clinging to their leg?"

Seeing Liu Ruyan's questioning gaze, Xia Ye straightened his chest confidently and stared intently at her.

Liu Ruyan, feeling somewhat embarrassed by Xia Ye's gaze, continued stubbornly:

Is it for helping you sleep? Or for promoting restful sleep?

"Aids in sleeping!"

Natsuno said with absolute certainty.

"It only makes you a little sleepy; don't you know sleeping pills are harmful to your health?"

"And what if Lin Shi finds out?"

"What are you thinking???"

Seeing the doubt in Liu Ruyan's eyes, Xia Ye said urgently.

As he spoke, Xia Ye seemed to suddenly realize something, pointing at Liu Ruyan with a shocked expression, his mouth agape in an "O" shape:

"Oh~~~ You still want........"

Liu Ruyan quickly covered Xia Ye's mouth to prevent her from saying what she was about to say.

She snatched the tea bag back from Xia Ye's arms, holding it carefully in her hand, a last glimmer of doubt still lingering in her eyes:

"Is it really for helping you sleep? There aren't any other accessories inside?"

"Absolutely not, sister, I'm not that kind of person."

Xia Ye quickly assured her, then pushed Liu Ruyan toward the door.

Liu Ruyan took a deep breath, tucked the tea bag into her sleeve, straightened her skirt which was a little messy from their earlier playful antics, and slowly walked downstairs.

However, as soon as she reached the lobby on the first floor, the scene before her almost made her twist her ankle.

The two "veteran actors" who were originally trembling with fear were now, for some unknown reason, passionately holding Lin Shi's hands and talking.

The two were so emotional that it was impossible to hear what they were saying.

Lin Shi was cornered by the two enthusiastic people on the sofa, sweating profusely, and could only smile foolishly.

They dared not answer any of the questions posed by Liu's parents.

The conversation has moved beyond the initial topics of "family background," "personality," and "future plans."

It has been transformed into:

"Xiao Lin! I think you shouldn't delay any longer! Forget about career, it's all about settling down and starting a family first! Settle down first, then build your career!"

"I think the eighth day of next month is an auspicious day for weddings! Why don't we get married?"

"You know, we're practically going crazy thinking about Ruyan getting married."

He still can't figure out how the style of the painting suddenly changed.

The three of them were having a good chat.

However, Liu Ruyan had been up there for a while, and Liu's father seemed to be running out of questions. So he started asking Lin Shi about the situation where "young idols" were rampant and "veteran actors" had no roles to play.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shi immediately thought of the "mysterious background" of Liu's parents.

It dawned on me instantly.

These aren't just young heartthrobs and veteran actors. This is a test question! There must be a deeper meaning behind it!!!

In order to continue playing the role of Liu Ruyan's perfect boyfriend, Lin Shi thought for a moment and then, continuing to act like a veteran actor, began to speak:

"I think it's very unreasonable."

"Our predecessors are the cornerstones of the industry, witnesses to history, and our invaluable spiritual wealth. We must adhere to the core principle of 'people-centeredness,' not only in spirit... but also in material terms! We must build... significantly improve... perfect... and effectively solve... so that they... have a sense of gain, happiness, and security!"

This is a perfect answer.

To everyone's surprise, the two people opposite him instantly broke into bright smiles upon hearing this, and immediately clung to Lin Shi, wishing they could bring the Civil Affairs Bureau over right then and there and have the two of them get married on the spot.

A barrage of questions about "when to get the marriage certificate" and "when to help Ruyan manage the company" made Lin Shi feel like he was suffocating.

"What are you doing?"

Liu Ruyan hadn't heard her parents' request. She had just come downstairs when she saw the two of them cornering Lin Shi. Somewhat displeased, she spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Liu's parents froze instantly, looked up and smiled awkwardly, without answering Liu Ruyan's question.

You can't say:

I think Lin Shi's idea is great. I want to make him my boss's wife as soon as possible so I can get more benefits.

Lin Shi breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

He raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and looked at Liu Ruyan with sympathy.

I no longer have any misunderstandings about your previous "contract boyfriend".

It's so hard, it's really too hard for you.

Why didn't you tell me sooner that your family was pressuring you to get married this much?

If the two elders keep talking, I feel like I'll have to go home now to get my ID card and prepare to register for marriage.

Liu Ruyan looked completely bewildered, not understanding why Lin Shi was suddenly looking at her with such sympathy.

"So what exactly happened?"

Liu Ruyan continued to ask questions out of curiosity.

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

Lin Shi, Liu's father, and Liu's mother all spoke at the same time, without prior arrangement.

Everyone wanted what had just happened to be over quickly.

"Miss, young master, master, madam, dinner is ready."

Just then, the chef, who had been working quietly behind the scenes, walked over and shouted like a savior.

Lin Shi was so moved by these words that he almost cried. Finally, he could escape this sofa that was pressuring him to get married!

Why does the name "Liu Family" sound so strange?!