Everyone was somewhat taken aback.

The boss immediately realized that his bluntness might have embarrassed the other woman.

Although he didn't know Zhong Ran, judging from what Miss Xu said, her friend was also a celebrity.

To her, his attitude was a form of neglect and offense.

So the boss quickly said to Zhong Ran, "Of course, if this young lady would be willing to give me an autograph, that would be something I would be more than happy to do."

The boss has high emotional intelligence and saved the day in time.

But everyone present knew perfectly well that his initial target was indeed the girl in the black dress who was sitting quietly to the side.

Xu Yan was very puzzled.

Xia Tingwan is indeed good-looking, but her temperament is still immature and she needs more time to mature.

She's nowhere near as good as Zhong Ran no matter how you look at her.

It's important to know that big investors have seen countless people and don't just look at anyone.

You can doubt his character, but never doubt his aesthetic sense.

Does this mean that older men prefer women who are more youthful and beautiful?

But Zhong Ran is only in her early twenties, the prime of her life.

Zhong Ran lowered her eyes, tucked a stray strand of long hair behind her ear, and smiled, "Then thank you for your kind offer, boss."

The shop owner breathed a sigh of relief: "Please wait a moment."

He quickly returned, carrying two posters and a silver marker.

The first picture is an official still from one of Zhong Ran's period dramas.

She was dressed in Ming Dynasty Hanfu, with her hair styled in a cloud-like pattern and her face adorned with flowers. Her slender waist was gently tied with a plain silk ribbon, making her appear incredibly delicate.

The poster captures the moment she suddenly turns around.

Her smile was charming and her eyes sparkled.

Zhong Ran thought to herself, "It must have been tough on the boss to figure out her name in such a short time."

I also found a poster of her.

Zhong Ran took the marker and signed her name in the lower right corner of the poster.

The handwriting is elegant.

The boss then looked at Xia Tingwan and said, "Miss, you really look like a celebrity."

Lin Jianshen raised an eyebrow: "Oh? My sister looks like a celebrity?"

"Boss, you're not just trying to make her happy, are you?"

The shopkeeper shook his head and said, "How could that be? He really looks like a celebrity I used to idolize when I was young."

Lin Jianshen asked, "What's that celebrity's name?"

The shop owner recalled, "His name was... Ye... something like Yu."

Lin Jianshen frowned and said, "You don't even know the name of the celebrity you idolize?"

The boss didn't answer him, but thought carefully for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh: "That's right, her name is Ye Shuangyu."

"I'm getting old, so I don't remember very clearly, but it should be this name."

"Miss, please sign this name for me."

The boss then unfolded a second poster.

This poster is clearly old; the edges are slightly worn, and the colors are not as vibrant as modern prints.

In the center of the poster, a slender woman in a floor-length gown stands under the stage spotlight.

She wore a gorgeous mask that covered her entire face and was inlaid with feathers and rhinestones.

The audience below cheered enthusiastically.

Although her face is not visible, her figure alone exudes an unparalleled charm.

The shop owner scrutinized Xia Tingwan and said, "She looks like her, but not quite."

Xia Tingwan had never heard of this person before, and looked at Lin Jianshen with a questioning gaze.

Lin Jianshen felt something was off and was just about to refuse.

The boss seemed to have read his mind and quickly said, "I really don't have any other ideas."

"When I was young, I was a huge fan of this star, but unfortunately she retired very soon."

"Alas, it was just a flash in the pan."

Xu Yan said to Lin Jianshen, "I trust this boss's character."

Xu Yan has been a great help, so we can't refuse her.

Lin Jianshen nodded to Xia Tingwan.

Xia Tingwan took the pen and signed her name, Ye Shuangyu, on the poster in neat handwriting.

The boss was delighted, beaming, "Thank you so much, young lady!"

"From now on, whenever you come to the store, we will treat you as a member!"

The group left the restaurant and said goodbye at the door.

Lin Jianshen drove Xia Tingwan home.

After washing up, I lay down on the bed.

Lin Jianshen searched on his phone but couldn't find a celebrity named Ye Shuangyu.

There are no photos, no records of his works, and no encyclopedia entries; it's as if this person never truly existed in the public eye.

Did the boss forget the name? Or has the information been lost due to the passage of time?

The boss said Xia Tingwan looks like her. Could there be some kind of blood relationship between the two?

Lin Jianshen remembered that Xia Tingwan's biological mother was named Gu Qingyin.

Who is this female celebrity who quickly faded from the spotlight, like a fleeting moment of glory?

Could she be her mother's younger or older sister?

But they don't even share the same surname.

And if that's the case, why didn't her mother hand Xia Tingwan over to this female celebrity to raise?

How strange.

The next morning, Lin Jianshen got up and dialed the number Xu Yan had given him.

The voice on the other end of the phone was that of a middle-aged man, telling him to go to the hospital for a check-up.

Keep the payment slip. Come to work in two days, and I will reimburse him then.

Lin Jianshen skipped breakfast and rushed to the hospital on his motorcycle.

The hospital was packed with people, and there were queues for every part of the physical examination.

It was already noon when I finished the physical examination.

Lin Jianshen called Xia Tingwan in advance to tell her he was going home for dinner.

Xia Tingwan quickly replied, "Okay, brother. Dinner will be ready soon."

When I got home.

Xia Tingwan was bringing out the last dish from the kitchen when she saw him return. Her eyes crinkled into a smile. "Brother, wash your hands and eat."

Xia Tingwan ate the leftover porridge and steamed buns from breakfast and served him rice.

Two dishes were laid out on the table: shredded pork with green peppers and shredded potatoes.

"Why are you leaving it all out?" Lin Jianshen washed his hands, sat down, and glanced at her bowl.

"It was just cooked this morning, it hasn't been long, it would be a waste to throw it away." Xia Tingwan lowered her head and took a sip of porridge.

"You didn't eat breakfast, so have something substantial for lunch."

Lin Jianshen's lips curled up slightly as he lowered his head to eat. "I have to go out this afternoon. You can study at home by yourself."

Xia Tingwan asked, "Are you going out to deliver takeout?"

Lin Jianshen nodded.

"Actually, you don't have to work so hard," Xia Tingwan said, holding her chopsticks. "It's okay to rest for a day."

"I can eat a little less."

"No wonder the food in the fridge is being consumed so slowly lately!" Lin Jianshen frowned.

"The food in the refrigerator won't be fresh if it's left out for too long, and the leftovers must be eaten within three days, then we'll go buy new ones."

Xia Tingwan's mouth dropped open: "But there's so much food in the fridge, how are we going to finish it all?"

Lin Jianshen tapped the table with his fingers: "I don't care, you have to finish eating."

"Otherwise, with a physique like yours, can you handle the pressure of studying?"

"If you don't do well in your studies and can't find a good job, when will you ever earn me a million?"

Xia Tingwan said, "But..."

Lin Jianshen said arrogantly, "But what? Look at you, you're as thin as a bamboo pole."

"Then people will think I'm abusing you at home."

"Don't I have any pride?"

Xia Tingwan lowered her head and mumbled, "Okay, I understand."

Seriously, what kind of strange requirement is there to finish all the food in the refrigerator within a certain time?

The last time he bought things, he filled the refrigerator to the brim, and he even had to restock once.

There's still more than half left.

I'm not a pig, how could I possibly eat that much?

Moreover, his tone clearly indicated that he was treating her like a child.

Xia Tingwan took a big gulp of porridge.

What does it mean to be as thin as a bamboo pole?

She secretly glanced down at it.

She is indeed a bit thin, but it's not too bad, is it?

snort!

Her slightly puffed-out cheeks betrayed a hint of emotion.

Lin Jianshen turned his face away, quickly finished his meal, and left. It was past noon, still the peak dining season.

This time will continue until around 2 PM.

This is a period when it's easy to make money.

Then it will be afternoon tea time.

The orders will become scattered.

The room fell silent again.

Xia Tingwan finished cleaning up the dishes, sat on the bed, rested her chin on her hand, and stared blankly for a while.

Actually, being treated like a child who needs to be taken care of doesn't seem so bad.

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