Huayu: Starting from retirement, sweeping across the domestic entertainment industry

The three of them ate and chatted, and their hot pot and barbecue dinner lasted until 11 p.m.

The city outside the window has quieted down. The living room is a mess of dishes and cups, and the aroma of barbecue and hot pot still lingers in the air.

All three of them had drunk quite a bit of alcohol, and their faces were flushed with a slight intoxication.

Zhang Ruonan yawned and glanced at the time: "Oh dear, it's so late..."

She stood up, her steps unsteady: "I have to go back."

Zhang Jingyi pulled her back: "Why go back so late? Just sleep here."

Zhang Ruonan hesitated for a moment: "Isn't that a bit inappropriate..."

"What's wrong with it?"

Zhang Jingyi smiled and pointed towards the second bedroom, "I happen to have two bedrooms, so you won't have to sleep on the sofa."

Zhang Ruonan looked at Li Ran, then at Zhang Jingyi, and finally nodded: "Okay then... thank you, Jingyi."

She stood up and waved to the two of them, saying, "Goodnight, goodnight, I'm going to sleep."

After saying that, she staggered towards the second bedroom, her cheeks flushed...

Only Li Ran and Zhang Jingyi remained in the living room.

Zhang Jingyi leaned against Li Ran's chest, her cheeks flushed and her eyes hazy.

She reached out and gently touched Li Ran's chin: "Brother Li Ran, your beard has grown out..."

Li Ran looked down at her without saying a word.

She snuggled closer to him and said, "Li Ran, give me a kiss."

Li Ran lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead.

She pouted in dissatisfaction: "Not here..."

Li Ran smiled and lowered his head to kiss her lips.

After a long while, the two finally separated.

Zhang Jingyi, panting, looked at him with bright, sparkling eyes: "Brother, hug me..."

Li Ran sighed and reached out to pick her up around the waist.

Zhang Jingyi wrapped her arms around his neck, buried her face in the crook of his neck, and whispered, "Brother, carry me to the bath..."

The bathroom was filled with steam, creating a somewhat ambiguous atmosphere.

Zhang Jingyi stood under the showerhead, warm water cascading down from above.

Li Ran stood behind her, rubbing her back.

She suddenly trembled slightly: "Li Ran...it's a little itchy..."

Li Ran softened his movements.

After taking a shower, the two lay down on the bed.

Zhang Jingyi had sobered up considerably, her cheeks still flushed from the hot water.

Li Ran looked at her: "Where did you put the things?"

Zhang Jingyi was stunned for a moment: "What is that...?"

"Safety measures."

Zhang Jingyi blinked, then shook her head: "I don't have any at home... and you're not here, what would I need that for?"

She paused, looked at Li Ran, and a mischievous smile curved her lips: "No need today."

She nestled into his arms and whispered, "I want to see what you're capable of..."

Li Ran smiled helplessly.

I can always come out again in a little while.

He didn't want to...

……

The next morning.

Sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, casting warm patches of light on the floor.

Li Ran prepared breakfast: fried eggs, toast, milk, and fruit, all neatly arranged on the table.

He walked into the master bedroom and gently nudged Zhang Jingyi, who was still fast asleep: "Get up, have breakfast."

Zhang Jingyi groggily opened her eyes and yawned.

She sat up, rubbed her eyes, then knocked on the door of the second bedroom and went inside.

"Ruonan, get up and eat."

Zhang Ruonan rolled over in the blanket, mumbled something, and finally got up.

At the dining table.

Li Ran was already seated, slowly eating his breakfast.

Li Ran was taken aback when Zhang Ruonan walked over.

She had prominent dark circles under her eyes and looked listless.

Zhang Jingyi, standing next to her, had a flushed face and kept her head down, not daring to look at anyone.

Li Ran asked in confusion, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Zhang Ruonan plopped down, picked up a slice of toast, and took a big bite.

She glared at Li Ran, gritting her teeth, and said, "You listened to 'Good Brother' all night long last night, do you think I could get any rest?"

Li Ran gave an awkward laugh.

He turned to look at Zhang Jingyi, who had already buried her face even lower.

It turns out the soundproofing in my house was a bit poor!

Zhang Ruonan became angrier the more she thought about it.

She heard it clearly last night; the sound continued until 2:30 a.m.

Li Ran is acting like nothing happened?

She suddenly thought of a scene, quickly shook her head, and banished the image from her mind.

Zhang Jingyi really didn't want to continue this topic.

She had a few drinks last night and was indeed more relaxed than usual, but it was still embarrassing for Zhang Ruonan to say it to her face.

She looked at Li Ran and changed the subject: "Brother, are you busy today?"

Li Ran recalled the message Liu Haocun sent last night and nodded: "I have something to do today. I have to participate in a variety show recording tomorrow, so I need to prepare today."

Zhang Jingyi asked, "The variety show Zhou Ye participated in?"

Li Ran nodded and added, "Yes, I'll take Ta Xue with me. I'll take it to the variety show to have some fun."

Zhang Jingyi glanced at Taxue, who was lying on the sofa. The little guy was sleeping soundly with Douzai, completely unaware that her schedule had been arranged.

She nodded and didn't say anything more...

The three of them finished breakfast.

Zhang Ruonan and Zhang Jingyi both went back to catch up on their sleep.

Li Ran left Zhang Jingyi's house with Ta Xue.

Downstairs, Assistant Chen was already waiting.

Li Ran got into the car, and Ta Xue obediently lay on his lap.

He looked at Xiao Chen and casually asked, "You know about that kid who secretly took pictures of me yesterday, right?"

Xiao Chen chuckled: "Don't worry, Brother Ran, everything's been taken care of. After today, I guarantee you won't see his account anymore."

Li Ran was somewhat surprised: "When did you become so quick?"

Xiao Chen chuckled sheepishly: "My wife bought me a house back in my hometown and even gave me a raise."

Li Ran curled his lip: "A money-grubbing bastard."

Xiao Chen wasn't annoyed and asked with a smile, "Where is Brother Ran going now?"

Li Ran thought for a moment: "Take me to Liu Haocun's house first. Then go home and pack the clothes I need to wear for the variety show tomorrow, and bring them over."

"Alright, Ran-ge!"

The car started and slowly drove into the traffic.

Sunlight streamed through the car window, falling on Ta Xue's fluffy body.

It yawned, rolled over, and continued to sleep on Li Ran's lap.

……

Xiao Chen dropped Li Ran off downstairs at Liu Haocun's apartment building, then turned around and went back to Li Ran's apartment.

He had to pack Li Ran's things for tomorrow's trip to "Peach Blossom Village".

Although I am a guest, I will stay there for three days and two nights, and I need to prepare a full range of clothes and daily necessities.

Li Ran, carrying Taxue, entered the password with practiced ease and pushed the door open.

In the living room, Liu Haocun was wearing a close-fitting practice uniform and had his hair tied in a high bun, practicing basic dance skills on a yoga mat.

She stretched one leg straight forward, her body slowly lowering, her whole being resembling an elegant swan.

Hearing the door open, she looked up and saw Li Ran; her doe eyes immediately curved into crescents.

"You wait here by yourself for a while until I finish practicing," she said with a smile, then continued to focus on her movements.

Li Ran smiled, put Ta Xue down, leaned back on the sofa, and began to read with great interest.

I must say, watching Cunzi practice his skills is truly a pleasure to behold.

Every movement was fluid and graceful, and the flexibility of the body was astonishing... that waist was so soft it was as if it had no bones.

When Ta Xue saw Liu Haocun, she excitedly wagged her tail and tried to run over to get closer.

Li Ran reacted quickly, scooping it back into his arms and holding it firmly in place.

We can't let this little guy disturb the scene in front of us.

He suddenly understood why Feng Gangpao wanted to make "Youth" back then, and why he held open auditions for so many actors who could dance.

The allure of dance students to men is truly fatal.

Liu Haocun noticed his gaze and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

Being stared at like that by others would only make her feel uncomfortable, but Li Ran's gaze made her feel quite comfortable.

She even deliberately did a few difficult moves that she didn't usually practice... leaning back, supporting herself with her hands on the ground, bending her whole body into a bridge shape.

Then he raised his leg above his head and bent it to the other side...

Li Ran watched, swallowing hard.

After finishing a set of movements, Liu Haocun was slightly sweaty, and his cheeks had a healthy blush.

She stood up, walked up to Li Ran, and smiled faintly: "Does it look good?"

Li Ran nodded with an awkward smile, threw Ta Xue to the ground, and put his arm around her waist: "Beautiful!"

After saying that, he lowered his head and "nibbled" at it.

Liu Haocun's lips had a hint of saltiness from sweat, and a touch of girlish sweetness, giving them a unique flavor.

She had just finished practicing her martial arts, and her body still exuded a faint fragrance mixed with a slight smell of sweat, which was unexpectedly alluring.

After a long while, Liu Haocun's cheeks flushed red, and she gently pushed him away, breathing slightly heavily.

Her doe-like eyes glared at him, her tone tinged with a hint of coquettishness: "Why are you in such a hurry? Didn't the others in the crew feed you enough?"

Li Ran was indeed busy keeping up with the filming schedule on set and didn't have much time to "eat".

Last night, I had a great time with Zhang Jingyi.

He nodded, grinning mischievously as he leaned closer: "Isn't this just what I'm waiting for, to find fault with you?"

He reached out to hug her again.

Liu Haocun gently pushed him away: "Let's talk about it tonight, we have important business to attend to later."

Li Ran was taken aback: "What could be more important than this?"

Liu Haocun looked at him helplessly: "I'm not going to joke with you anymore. You have to come with me to see Director Zhang this afternoon."

She paused for a moment and then explained, "Regarding the e-sports themed drama you mentioned, the preliminary script has been completed. Director Zhang wants you to take a look and give the screenwriter some feedback."

Li Ran pursed his lips and had no choice but to give up: "Alright then... I'll eat you tonight."

Liu Haocun smiled, a hint of slyness in his smile: "But I want to eat braised pork. Can you make it for me for lunch?"

Li Ran nodded: "Have you bought the ingredients?"

Liu Haocun nodded with a smile: "I bought it yesterday afternoon, it's in the refrigerator. You go ahead and do it, I'm going to take a shower first, I'm all sweaty."

She tiptoed and gently kissed him on the cheek: "Brother, you're the best."

After saying that, she skipped and hopped towards the bathroom, her bun swaying with her movements like a happy little deer.

Li Ran watched her retreating figure, shaking his head and chuckling.

He turned and walked toward the kitchen, but after taking a couple of steps, he suddenly felt something under his feet.

Looking down, he saw Ta Xue squatting at his feet, her dog face full of frustration.

It tilted its head back and stared at him with its black bean-like eyes, as if accusing him: Who was it that threw me to the ground just now? Now you only have that woman in your eyes, right?

Li Ran chuckled and bent down to rub its head: "Alright, alright, I'll get you something good to eat later."

Ta Xue snorted and wagged its tail as it followed him into the kitchen.

This damn dog is becoming more and more human-like.