The Entertainment Industry in Turmoil: Young Actresses All Want to Rise to the Top

Chapter 356 I Love You to Death! [Two Chapters Combined, Bonus Chapter 36]

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2017 1 Month 21 Day.

A strong wind, carrying a cold front, lashed against the apartment windows.

The underfloor heating in the room was working very well, and a thick stack of mock college entrance exam papers was piled up like a small mountain on the desk.

Wang Churan collapsed weakly onto the sofa.

Today is her eighteenth birthday, a landmark moment as she enters adulthood.

However, on this special day, she was the only one in the apartment.

"The phone vibrated, and Wang Churan's eyelashes trembled slightly."

A hint of anticipation flickered across her face, which was stunningly beautiful even without makeup.

She reached out and swiped the screen.

The "Ink Trace Five Beauties Group" is already buzzing with excitement.

[Tian Xiwei: Chu Ran! Happy 18th birthday!]

[Tian Xiwei: Congratulations to our cool and beautiful girl for finally turning 18! From today onwards, you are no longer a little kid protected by the Juvenile Protection Law!]

[Bai Mengyan: Wow! Xiaochuan is an adult now! Happy birthday! I heard you're still doing practice tests at home today? That's hilarious! Do you have enough tests? Should I send you a few more sets as a New Year's gift?]

[Meng Ziyi: Oh my, the proud little peacock is finally eighteen! Happy birthday, Chu Ran!]

[Liu Haocun: Happy Birthday, Chu Ran!]

[Tian Xiwei: @Bai Mengyan, you're too mean! Be careful next time. With your physique, Wang Chuan could beat two of you!]

[Bai Mengyan: Sigh! This is just reasonable concern, okay?! [doge emoji]]

[Bai Mengyan: Your sis ordered you a super huge cake remotely, the kind that's bursting with calories. Remember to do a couple of math problems to burn off the calories after you finish eating it.]

[Meng Ziyi: Speaking of which, now that I'm an adult, can I legally drink alcohol? When I finish filming and get back, I'm going to get Old Wang drunk and watch her tell lame jokes! [Evil laugh]]

[Meng Ziyi: @Wang Churan I sent you the latest limited edition lipstick as a coming-of-age gift. Wear it, and I guarantee someone will be completely smitten! Hehehe!]

[Liu Haocun: Sister Meng! You're so generous!]

[Liu Haocun: They're all so noisy, unlike me. I only feel sorry for Chu Ran who still has to do homework today.]

[Tian Xiwei: Liu Haocun, you'll get beaten up too!]

[Tian Xiwei: @Wang Churan, stop spying, come out for a stroll! [smirking]]

As the screen displayed the rapidly scrolling text, the quiet apartment seemed to instantly fill with the chattering and playful noise of the four girls.

The melancholy in Wang Churan's eyes faded away without her noticing, and a smile appeared on her brows.

Although these girls are all incredibly sarcastic and mean-spirited, they are still good friends after all.

She sniffed, raised an eyebrow with a touch of arrogance, and tapped her fingers rapidly.

[Wang Churan: Since you've asked so sincerely, I'll be merciful and step in for a moment.]

[Wang Churan: Polar bears don't eat penguins because there are no penguins in the Arctic, and you guys are making such a fuss because the crew's boxed lunches are too dry and have clogged your brains? [eye roll]]

[Wang Churan: Also, who said I was going to have to do a test? Mo Ge just texted me saying he's coming over to celebrate my birthday.]

[Wang Churan: Some sour lemons who eat sand on set, go ahead and be envious! [Hmph]]

As soon as the message was sent, the already lively group chat was instantly flooded with angry emojis.

Wang Churan chuckled and covered her phone to her chest.

Wang Churan pursed her lips, just about to retort with a sarcastic remark.

But then another message popped up.

[Li Yitong: Chu Ran, happy birthday! The signal here in Africa is terrible, it took me ages to find a bit of internet. You're an adult now, a young lady! I'll bring you back a sparkly diamond from Africa as a coming-of-age gift!]

Her fingers suddenly froze in mid-air.

An indescribable bitterness and loneliness gripped her heart.

Sister Tong —

If—would I be letting her down a little?

But everyone else was filming, while he was the only one who was "suspended from work".

What a great opportunity—Brother Mo is all alone!

Her parents divorced when she was young, and she moved around with her mother. In her memory, she had no idea what a sense of security was.

Because she is just too beautiful.

Those young male classmates, just beginning to experience romantic feelings, would use the most exaggerated words to flatter and surround her.

Those female classmates who were insanely jealous would use the most vicious rumors to ostracize and isolate her.

In order not to appear weak and vulnerable, Wang Churan deliberately put on a shell of "arrogance" and "sharp tongue".

She dislikes everyone and her words are always barbed.

Until she met Shen Mo.

As he pulled out each of her thorns, she experienced for the first time the ultimate sense of security that "someone will hold up the sky if it falls" from Shen Mo's hands.

But it is precisely because of this that Li Yitong and Tian Xiwei have both found their place by Shen Mo's side.

Wang Churan began to feel inexplicably inferior and panicked.

"Someone like me, with such a sharp tongue, an unpleasant personality, and who hasn't even gotten into university yet—"

Will Brother Mo really accept me?

"Is he so nice to me because I'm fairly good-looking? Or is it just a boss's concern for his employee?"

The clock hands silently pointed to 10:30 p.m.

There's only one and a half hours left until January 21st is completely over.

"Why hasn't Brother Mo arrived yet?"

Wang Churan picked up her phone, but when her finger hovered over the screen, she froze.

"Is Brother Mo busy right now?"

"Would it bother him if I texted him now?"

"Will he think I'm willful, lacking in tact, and annoying?"

She took a deep breath and began typing carefully in the input box, deleting and revising repeatedly.

Her habitual pride made it impossible for her to directly beg for affection.

In the end, she sent a lame, utterly pathetic joke in a fit of despair.

Hey Mo, do you know why polar bears don't eat penguins?

Because there are no penguins in the Arctic.

[By the way, a penguin is celebrating its 18th birthday today.]

But now she's all alone in the freezing cold.

I'm freezing to death!

Sent successfully.

Wang Churan felt as if all her strength had been drained away. She placed her phone face down on the table, her heart pounding wildly.

My cheeks suddenly felt incredibly hot.

"Good heavens! Wang Churan, have you lost your mind? What kind of rubbish did you post?!"

She scratched her long hair in a state of near despair.

One minute.

Two minutes.

three minutes.

Time ticked by, but the phone remained silent.

The faint light in Wang Churan's eyes began to fade away little by little.

"Is Brother Mo that busy? —"

Suddenly, my phone vibrated violently!

Wang Churan hurriedly grabbed her phone.

[Mo Ge: I was just in a meeting. I put on some warm clothes and will come downstairs in half an hour.]

[Mo Ge: If I arrive and you're still not ready, tomorrow's mock exam will be doubled.]

Wang Churan was so happy that she fell straight onto the sofa, unable to suppress the smile on her face.

All the grievances, loneliness, and anxieties melted away the moment I saw those words.

"Hmph! All you do is threaten me with the test paper!"

Wang Churan laughed and cursed as he rushed towards the dressing room at top speed.

Half an hour later, a Rolls-Royce Phantom stopped at the entrance of the residential area.

Wang Churan, wrapped in a large white down jacket, slowly opened the car door and got in.

As soon as I entered the carriage, a familiar atmosphere greeted me.

Shen Mo sat with his legs crossed, turned his head and swept his gaze over Wang Churan's flushed face, a half-smile curving his lips.

"Coming down so late? Looks like you haven't done enough practice problems!"

Wang Churan snorted coldly, raised his chin, and spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"Not at all, Mr. Shen is extremely busy. I should thank him for taking the time out of his busy schedule to visit me!"

The smile in Shen Mo's eyes deepened.

"Still so stubborn."

Shen Mo stretched out his long arm and pinched Wang Churan's exquisite cheek!

"Hey! What are you doing! Let go of me!"

Wang Churan's pretty face flushed bright red instantly, her small mouth was forced into a comical duck shape, and her big eyes were filled with shame, indignation and shock.

"Shen Mo! This is using violence!"

"I'm going to report you to the labor bureau, I'm telling you!"

"Sue me?" Shen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly, then withdrew his hand and flicked her forehead with a loud snap.

"Ouch!" Wang Churan exclaimed, covering her forehead and shrinking into her seat with a somewhat aggrieved expression, her almond-shaped eyes still glaring at him intently.

"I spent half an hour doing my makeup!!!"

As she spoke, she took out a small mirror from her bag and looked at herself.

"Okay!"

Shen Mo reached out and gently stroked the top of her head.

"Our ship is absolutely gorgeous even without makeup!"

Wang Churan snorted softly, not even turning her head, and continued to examine herself in the mirror.

But I was still secretly pleased.

The car sped along and finally stopped at a private club.

Upon entering the private room, one is greeted by an exquisitely decorated table laden with Wang Churan's favorite Chinese dishes.

In the center, a cake with the words "Happy 18th Birthday Chu Ran" stands quietly.

Shen Mo reached out and took her down jacket, hung it on the coat rack by the door, then pulled out a chair, patted her shoulder, and asked her to sit down.

He then took out a document and handed it to her.

"Here, your coming-of-age gift."

Wang Churan was slightly taken aback and opened the file bag with some confusion.

When her gaze fell upon the striking title on the first page, she froze on the spot.

That was a contract and script for the female lead in a TV series.

Dream Record

"You really think I've forgotten about you?"

Shen Mo poured a glass of red wine and pushed it in front of her.

"Your primary task is the college entrance examination."

"As long as you pass the exam, with your brother Mo around, why would you worry about not getting roles?"

"There's no shortage of pretty faces in the entertainment industry, but there aren't many who are worthy of my personal investment in promoting them."

"Prepare well for your college entrance exam. The day you go to university will be the day this movie starts filming."

Wang Churan stared blankly at the man in front of her.

It turns out that he didn't find her troublesome, nor did he think she was disobedient, and he didn't forget about her because of Li Yitong and Tian Xiwei.

Wang Churan's eyes instantly reddened, and happiness and emotion shone brightly in them.

She really wanted to ask: "Brother Mo, will you act with me?" But then she thought, "Am I being too greedy?"

She grabbed the wine glass in front of her in a fluster, trying to cover up her lapse in composure.

"Hmph—at least you still have some conscience."

"Drink less, this wine has a strong aftereffect."

Shen Mo smiled and shook his head.

It was one in the morning, and the lights in the return carriage were dim. Wang Churan was already drunk.

The aftereffects of the red wine made her cool and aloof face even more stunning.

She leaned limply against Shen Mo's chest, her dazed eyes fixed on him, all traces of her former arrogance and resistance gone, replaced by a heartbreaking humility and fervor.

"Brother Mo————"

She called his name softly, her voice hoarse and sweet, with a hint of a little girl's sobbing.

Shen Mo turned his head, but before he could speak, Wang Churan suddenly lunged forward and hooked his hands around the back of his neck with their fingers interlaced.

Shen Mo was pulled forward by her, and the two were almost touching.

"Brother Mo~~"

"Tell me, am I dreaming?"

Wang Churan's eyes were red, and tears welled up in her eyes without warning.

Shen Mo frowned slightly and casually put his arm around her shoulder.

"Are you drunk?"

"I'm not drunk! I'm perfectly sober!"

Wang Churan shook his head.

"I dream every day —"

"I dreamt that you didn't want me anymore!"

"I'm so envious of them!"

"I envy Mengyan for being able to stay by your side all the time, I envy Xiwei for always being protected by you no matter how willful she is, I envy Meng for being able to lie in your arms————"

"Sometimes I wonder if it's because I have a bad temper and a sharp tongue that I haven't even gotten into university—"

"So you don't like me?!"

Shen Mo gently stroked her back, about to speak, but was interrupted by her.

"My parents divorced before, and my mother was busy with work and had no time to care about me."

"At school, the boys surrounded me just to play with me, and the girls ostracized and isolated me."

"Here, no one looks down on me or isolates me. You care about me and take care of me. I've finally found a sense of home."

"But right now, you're all busy."

"I haven't seen you for months."

"I feel like I have no home again —"

The girl's scalding tears soaked through the shirt around Shen Mo's neck.

Her tone was calm, but Shen Mo could hear the heart-wrenching pain in her voice.

He knew this girl had thorns, so he guided her to change, but he didn't expect that the body beneath those thorns was already so fragile.

No wonder she loves reading corny jokes.

Shen Mo pulled her into his arms with a little force, trying to give her enough warmth and a sense of security.

Wang Churan suddenly raised her head, a resolute look flashing across her tear-streaked face.

She stared intently at Shen Mo.

"I'm eighteen years old today!"

"Brother Mo, I'm an adult now!"

"I like you----"

"No, I love you to death!"

"You're not allowed to refuse me, you're not allowed to push me away, in this lifetime—you'll never be able to kick me aside!"

Before she could finish speaking, she kissed him without hesitation.

Wang Churan's kiss was haphazard, clumsy, immature, and even a little crazy.

Shen Mo did not push her away.

He never denied having feelings for the girl he had raised himself for many years.

The next second, Shen Mo's large hand suddenly gripped the back of Wang Churan's head.

"Ugh—!"

Wang Churan's body stiffened abruptly, and his almond-shaped eyes widened instantly.

Then, under Shen Mo's deep kiss, she turned into a pool of spring water.

After a long while, Shen Mo slowly released her.

He reached out and gently wiped away the tear stains on her cheeks.

"Put away your worries."

"I never intended to let you go."

Wang Churan sniffed her slightly red nose and then smiled through her tears.

A hint of arrogance and cunning reappeared on her face.

"Hmph—you said it yourself—"

"If you dare to go back on your word, I'll beat your precious Tian Xiwei every day!"

Shen Mo smiled and reached out to lift her chin.

"You're welcome to give it a try. Actually, I'm quite curious too—who's better between you two!"

Wang Churan pouted, then suddenly remembered her current posture, and a shy blush returned to her face.

She buried her face in Shen Mo's chest and took a deep breath.

Finally, she could lie openly in his arms.

that's nice!

The confession on the eve of his coming of age completely washed away the gloom that had accumulated in Wang Churan's heart for more than a decade.

After receiving Shen Mo's promise, she finally let go of all her anxieties and worries.

Instead, there is an unprecedented driving force.

The script for "Dream of Splendor" is her only spiritual totem at this stage.

Shen Mo said that the day she passed the exam was the day this project started.

There was another thought that made her blush just thinking about it, but she didn't say it aloud.

She wanted to give herself completely to him on the day she stepped into the university gates, on the day the "Dream Record" project was officially launched.

To achieve this goal, Wang Churan embarked on the most dedicated period of her life in over a decade.

Ink Trace Media.

"Straighten your back! Wang Churan, your eyes are now cool and clear, not rigid!"

"The demeanor of a leading lady in a period drama must exude an indomitable spirit from the very core of her being. Let's do it again!"

The physical education teacher's stern voice echoed in the room.

To prepare for the upcoming entrance exams for Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama, Shen Mo hired the most professional training teachers for Wang Churan.

Throughout the day, Wang Churan was bombarded with training in lines, movements, acting skills, and classical dance. The intensity was so high that her practice clothes were soaked with sweat.

"Alright, get out of class dismissed."

At the teacher's command, the proud little swan who was gritting her teeth and persevering in front of the mirror just a second ago collapsed onto the soft mat the next second.

However, just two minutes later, Wang Churan suddenly got up.

She grabbed her down jacket and wrapped it around herself, haphazardly tied her long, black hair up, and slipped out of the practice room.

There were many employees and trainees at the elevator entrance; it was rush hour.

However, there was one elevator that no one used, because it was the exclusive VIP elevator that went directly to the chairman's office on the top floor.

Wang Churan waited for a long time in the tea room not far from the elevator until everyone at the elevator entrance disappeared.

She dashed over, pulled a card from her pocket, swiped it to open the door to the VIP elevator, and quickly slipped inside.

The elevator doors slowly opened at the top floor.

This place is tranquil and luxurious, exuding a faint scent of black cedar, a world apart from the noisy brokerage department downstairs.

In the secretary's office outside the chairman's office, Rebecca looked up, noticed the person who had come in, and then lowered her head again, as if she hadn't seen them.

The office door was pushed open.

Shen Mo was processing this DeepSeek approval document and signing his name on it.

"They're here!"

He didn't even raise his head, but a playful smile had already crept onto his lips.

"I was two minutes late today."

Wang Churan chuckled and skipped over to Shen Mo's side.

"There are too many people downstairs!"

"I have to wait until they leave before I come up."

As she spoke, she pouted and wrapped her arms around Shen Mo's neck, resting her head on his shoulder.

"I'm so tired, Brother Mo—"

Shen Mo smiled, put the documents down, and spun his chair around so that Wang Churan could fall into his arms.

"Mmm—that feels so good!"

Shen Mo steadily supported her waist and lifted her onto his lap.

Wang Churan obediently straddled him, then hooked her arms around Shen Mo's neck, buried her face in the crook of his neck, and greedily inhaled the incredibly reassuring scent emanating from him.

"The dialogue coach was too strict. I had to read a line eighty times. I felt like my tongue was going to get tied in knots."

Wang Churan complained softly in his ear, her voice filled with coquettishness and dependence, a stark contrast to her usual sharp-tongued self.

"This is a work injury!"

"As my boss, you have to take responsibility for me!"

Shen Mo chuckled softly, gently stroking her back with his palm.

"How do you want me to take responsibility?"

"Emm—I miss the taste of my hometown! I want to eat Zibo barbecue!"

"Why don't you want to eat seafood from Qingdao? You brat! We're in Beijing, not Shandong."

"You're the one who smells bad! I smell amazing!"

Wang Churan retorted, embarrassed and annoyed.

He then lowered his head insecurity and sniffed the collar of his T-shirt.

"Does it really smell bad?"

She pouted and looked up cautiously, which made Shen Mo burst out laughing.

"Hey! You jerk! You lied to me!"

Shen Mo laughed and lay back in the boss's chair, while Wang Churan angrily clenched his fists and punched him hard in the chest several times.

Then he gave a soft hum and turned his head to the side.

Shen Mo stopped laughing when he saw her like this, his eyes filled with doting affection.

He held the back of her head, turned her around, and leaned in to plant a kiss on her pink lips.

Wang Churan let out a soft moan, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid, and she collapsed into his arms.

As night fell, a few snowflakes began to drift down from the sky over the capital.

Wang Churan has not returned to her empty apartment recently, but has moved into the villa in Ziyu Mountain Villa with Shen Mo.

Since Li Yitong isn't in the capital, it's only right that I take care of Mo Ge for her.

As soon as she reached the door, Wang Churan twitched her delicate nose.

"Brother Mo, can you smell it?"

She leaned forward somewhat suspiciously and took a couple of deep breaths.

Looking at her charming and innocent appearance, Shen Mo's lips curled into a smile.

"What are you smelling? All I know is that if you don't come in now, this temperature outside will freeze your brain!"

"wrong!"

Wang Churan pushed open the door, and a rich and fiery aroma of cumin and chili powder, along with the unique sweetness of seafood, instantly overwhelmed her sense of smell.

Her eyes lit up instantly.

She quickly put off her boots, not even bothering to put on slippers, and rushed through the entryway into her snow-white cotton socks.

restaurant.

When her gaze fell on the dining table, Wang Churan was so happy that she covered her mouth and let out a scream.

"Wow, they really do have barbecue and seafood!"

On the large black walnut dining table, hot steam mixed with a strong aroma spread out.

The sizzling, oily pork belly skewers, grilled to a golden brown on both sides, and the marbled beef and mutton, still gleaming enticingly in the residual heat of the specially made charcoal fire.

Neatly arranged next to it were flatbreads, a bunch of scallions, and two dishes of authentic sweet bean sauce.

It was none other than the Zibo barbecue she missed so much.

In addition, there were several plates of steamed seafood medley.

The prawns, each the size of a palm, looked incredibly fresh and bouncy. The plump oysters were topped with fragrant minced garlic, and there were also several meaty blue crabs with roe and meaty flesh, their shells glistening with tempting red oil.

It's exactly the same as the Qingdao shrimp she's been longing for.

Wang Churan suddenly turned around.

Shen Mo then slowly changed into slippers and walked into the restaurant, carrying a pair of pink slippers in his hand.

He raised an eyebrow, walked up to her, squatted down, and took her delicate feet to help her put them on.

Wang Churan's eyes slowly reddened as she looked down at the man in front of her.

Actually, this was just a casual complaint she made earlier.

But she never expected that Shen Mo would take it to heart, and that he would arrange all of this in such a short time from the company to home.

Keep in mind that this is the capital city, not Shandong province. Finding something so authentic in a short period of time is quite difficult.

"Brother Mo—!"

As soon as Shen Mo stood up, Wang Churan didn't hesitate for a second. She suddenly jumped forward and threw herself into his arms!

It clung to him like a koala.

"I love you to death, Brother Mo!"

"How can you be so kind!"

Shen Mo steadily supported her pert buttocks, and bounced her up and down with amusement, deliberately lowering his voice to tease her.

"Alright, who was it that punched me in the chest with their little fist in the office just now?"

"What if someone breaks off our relationship if I don't buy it back?"

"However, I think you could learn Sichuan Opera; you're a natural at face-changing!"

"Shen Mo!"

Wang Churan raised her head coquettishly, her face flushed with happiness.

She gave Shen Mo a big kiss on the lips without a second thought, and proudly raised her chin.

"You're such a spoilsport!"

"Hmph! I don't care! I love you to death!"

The feeling of being cared for by someone she likes and who likes her back, and having every casual remark taken to heart, truly captivated her.

"Alright, it'll get really cold if you don't eat it now."

Shen Mo patted her waist.

Go wash your hands.

Wang Churan chuckled, quickly washed her hands, and sat back down at the dining table.

Shen Mo casually pulled over two disposable gloves and put them on. He grabbed a plump blue crab, skillfully peeled off the shell, picked out the meat, and then stuffed it into her mouth.

Wang Churan happily opened her mouth, enjoying Shen Mo's service.

Then, skillfully, he picked up a small pancake, folded it in half, put a few scallions dipped in sauce inside, picked up two sizzling, oily meat skewers, and wrapped them in the pancake.

Draw a lot!

She blinked her big eyes and beautifully held the meat skewer in her hand to Shen Mo's mouth.

"Brother Mo, you've worked hard!"

"I rolled these myself, you're not allowed to refuse!"

Looking at her adorable, slightly smug expression, Shen Mo smiled, lowered his head, and took a big bite out of her hand.

Crispy, succulent, and spicy, the authentic flavors of Shandong explode in your mouth.

"The craftsmanship is quite good."

Shen Mo nodded approvingly and casually pushed the peeled crab meat in front of her.

"That's right! Don't let my pretty face fool you into thinking all I do is eat."

Wang Churan gave a haughty snort.

"I'm the culinary master of Zibo!"

As she spoke, she picked up some crab meat and started eating.

"A master chef?"

"Is it some kind of bizarre cuisine?"

"Shen Mo!!!"

The dinner lasted for an hour, filled with lively chatter, before finally coming to an end.

Wang Churan rubbed his round little belly, slumped unceremoniously in the chair, his lips still glistening with oil.

Shen Mo took off his gloves, picked up a napkin, and handed it over.

Wang Churan closed her eyes haughtily, then pouted and gently shook her chin.

Shen Mo smiled and affectionately helped her wipe it.

"Are you full?"

"Go upstairs when you're full."

"ah----"

Wang Churan immediately pouted.

"Can't you take a break?"

"So soon—"

Shen Mo casually slapped her on the head.

"What are you thinking about all day long?!"

"Go upstairs and do your homework!"

Wang Churan crossed her arms and snorted angrily.

"I meant doing practice problems!"

"What are you thinking about, Brother Mo?"

Shen Mo pretended to raise his hand, and Wang Churan exclaimed in surprise, jumping up from the chair.

"Hmph! Fine, I'll do the problems then!"

"Isn't it just a little '53' exam?"

"Once I get into the Beijing Film Academy, I'll tear you all to shreds!"

Wang Churan twisted her waist, slipped on her pink slippers, and ran towards the study on the second floor.

The desk in the study is very large.

A laptop was placed on the left side, where Shen Mo was working on some documents related to Mohen Assets and DeepSeek.

The right half was piled high with colorful college entrance exam review materials.

Under the warm yellow light of the table lamp, Wang Churan bit the cap of his pen, staring intently at the "53" textbook.

Her small face was filled with struggle and pain, and her eyelashes trembled.

"Aish bastard—"

"Why does this problem have two unknowns? It's so difficult, it's insane!"

Wang Churan scratched her hair in a state of near collapse.

"An unknown variable is a middle school math problem."

"Oh—is that so? Why didn't you say so earlier!"

Shen Mo raised an eyebrow and pulled a chair over to her.

He rested one hand on the desk, and with the other, he wrapped his arm around Wang Churan's hand holding the pen, his chest almost pressed against her back.

His hormonal scent wafted directly into Wang Churan's nostrils, causing her to momentarily dazedly giggle.

Shen Mo spoke for a long time, but when he found no response, he noticed her flushed face and lifeless eyes.

He then tapped her smooth forehead with his pen.

"Look at the tip of my pen, don't look at me, there are no answers on my face."

Wang Churan's ears turned bright red instantly.

She couldn't possibly listen to anything about polar coordinates and homogeneous equations.

Shen Mo's voice was deep and magnetic, with a husky quality that was so captivating it could make your ears pregnant.

What's even more intoxicating is that his warm breath as he spoke repeatedly brushed against her earlobe, sending shivers of electric current through her.

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Her heart was pounding wildly in her chest, so fast that even she was afraid.

"Do you understand?"

After explaining the last step, Shen Mo turned to look at her.

Their faces were almost touching at that moment, and Wang Churan could even clearly see his own face flushed red in Shen Mo's eyes.

"Ah—I understand, I understand."

Wang Churan tried to turn her head away in a panic.

"lie."

A mischievous smile curled at the corner of Shen Mo's lips.

"I didn't realize, Wang Churan, you're such a little flirt!"

Wang Churan raised her head, intending to retort, but Shen Mo took the opportunity to lean in and fiercely kiss her delicate pink lips.

"Ugh, Wang Churan's body suddenly went limp, and she obediently closed her eyes, her hands gripping Shen Mo's clothes helplessly."

After a long while, Shen Mo reluctantly let go of her, looked into her sparkling eyes, and took a deep breath.

He told himself, "This girl is preparing for the college entrance exam!"

Bear with it!

Once she passes the exam, I'll give her a proper talking-to!

We'll give her a good beating then!

Let her know the consequences of not studying hard!

Wang Churan gasped softly as she leaned against his chest, humming defiantly.

"Brother Mo, you bad guy!"

"You're disturbing my studies—"

But she held him even tighter.

Shen Mo smiled and reached out to pinch her cheek.

"Who didn't study diligently?"

"Wang Churan! I suggest you—"

"If you don't need your brain, you can donate it to someone who does."

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