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

Exquisite roast duck and several specialty dishes were served one after another, filling the private room with a delicious aroma.

Wang Churan stopped saying anything strange and started chatting normally.

She keenly sensed that Li Ran and Zhang Jingyi were probably just ordinary senior and junior students, and there was no other relationship between them for the time being.

But a woman's innate intuition told her that the girl across from her, quietly eating roast duck, was looking at Li Ran with affection in her eyes.

Zhang Jingyi rolled up a duck pancake with not-so-skilled but very serious movements. She took a small bite, her eyes slightly squinting with satisfaction, like a little squirrel with chubby cheeks.

She swallowed her food, looked at Li Ran, and asked naturally, "Brother Li Ran, I read 'Mao Xue Wang' before, and you said you wanted to get a pet. Haven't decided what kind yet?"

Li Ran nodded: "Yes, I do have some ideas."

"I've considered both cats and dogs, but I'm still unsure which one to get."

"So... are you free tomorrow?" Zhang Jingyi's eyes lit up, with a hint of barely perceptible anticipation.

"I know a really good pet store that has a wide variety of breeds. I'm actually thinking of getting a puppy myself, so why don't we go check it out together?"

After she finished speaking, she seemed to realize that she had been a bit abrupt, and added softly, "Of course, if you're free tomorrow."

After a moment's thought, Li Ran realized that he indeed had no plans for tomorrow.

Looking into Zhang Jingyi's clear, expectant eyes, she smiled and said, "Sure, I'm free tomorrow. It'll be good to go check it out."

Zhang Jingyi smiled, nodded, and continued to quietly eat the roast duck in small bites.

Wang Churan, who was standing to the side, slowly rolled up the duck pancake, taking in the whole scene and clicking his tongue in his heart.

She didn't say anything, glanced at Li Ran, and then focused on eating the roast duck.

After finishing their meal, since it was still early, the group strolled around the nearby shopping district.

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"Brother Li Ran, see you tomorrow! I'll send you the address on WeChat."

Zhang Jingyi waved goodbye to Li Ran, and Zhang Ruonan also smiled and said goodbye.

Li Ran watched the two girls walk away, then turned his gaze to Wang Churan beside him.

"Let's go, I'll take you back to your hotel. Tell me the address."

Upon hearing this, Wang Churan winked at him, "Huh? A hotel? I didn't book one."

Li Ran paused, raising an eyebrow at her: "Didn't book a hotel? Where are you planning to stay tonight? Sleeping on the streets?"

"Of course I'll stay at your place!" Wang Churan replied crisply.

Before Li could react, she reached out and took his arm, her grip light but carrying an undeniable intimacy, and pulled him toward the parking lot.

"Don't just stand there, driver, let's go!"

Li Ran was being dragged along by her, feeling both annoyed and amused: "Wang Churan, I don't think I've agreed to let you stay at my place yet, have I?"

"What?" Wang Churan stopped and turned to look at him, his eyes under the brim of his hat flashing with a cunning light.

"Brother Li Ran, are you scared? Afraid I'll eat you?"

"Don't cry next time we meet. Who said that? I'm still waiting."

Li Ran chuckled and grabbed her wrist with his other hand. "Sure, as long as you don't call a halt halfway through."

"Hehe," Wang Churan laughed like a triumphant little fox, gently scratching his palm with her fingertip.

"This saying is returned to you exactly as it was: Whoever runs first is the little dog."

The two returned to Li Ran's high-rise apartment in the city center.

Wang Churan unceremoniously kicked off her high heels, stepping barefoot onto the soft carpet, and surveyed the surroundings. "Not bad, Young Master Li, you have good taste."

Li Ran carried her suitcase in and closed the door: "There are drinks in the fridge, help yourself."

Wang Churan took the suitcase, took out a change of clothes, and then winked at Li Ran.

She drawled, "Brother, I'm going to take a bath and put on some perfume first!"

"Wait for me~"

The last word rises in pitch, carrying a distinctly provocative quality.

After saying that, without waiting for Li Ran's reaction, she hummed a song and walked into the bathroom.

Li Ran stood there, speechless with amusement.

Sister Baizhou's initiative is truly astonishing.

A young and beautiful female celebrity followed a man living alone home late at night and even casually prepared to stay overnight...

The implications of this are clear to all adults.

To be honest, Li Ran wasn't averse to Wang Churan's unconventional and quirky way of pursuing him.

He even felt a secret sense of satisfaction.

About thirty minutes later, the bathroom door opened and Wang Churan came out.

She changed into a burgundy silk slip dress; the fabric was soft and clingy, outlining her curvaceous figure.

Her slightly damp long hair draped over her shoulders, her cheeks flushed from the heat, and her eyes seemed to be moist, making her lips and teeth appear even more red and white.

She saw Li Ran sitting on the sofa, scrolling through his phone, so she walked straight over to him.

Without the slightest hesitation, she turned around gently and sat sideways on Li Ran's lap, her arms naturally wrapping around his neck.

"Brother," she looked up at him, her breath sweet as orchids, "Do I smell good?"

Li Ran put down his phone, wrapped his arm around her waist, and looked down at her. "Sister Baizhou, aren't we moving a little too fast?"

"I can't keep up with your pace anymore."

Upon hearing this, Wang Churan rolled her eyes and poked his chest with her finger: "Li Ran, you've already brought me home, closed the door, and even taken a shower."

She paused, then leaned closer to him. "Still pretending to be innocent? You're wasting your acting skills!"

Li Ran chuckled, giving her waist a light tap: "So, you came to the capital a few days early this time just to deliver yourself to the grave?"

"It's true that the variety show was being filmed, and it's also true that they came early."

Wang Churan tightened her grip on his neck, her tone unusually serious.

"I've been flirting with you on WeChat for two months now, the stone should be warmed up by now, right? Li Ran, I don't believe you can't feel it."

She looked directly into his eyes, her emotions undisguised.

Looking at her bright face so close to his, Li Ran suddenly felt that there was no point in pretending anymore.

The adult man and woman are interested in each other, and the atmosphere is just right.

He smiled and said, "Then I'll go take a shower."

After saying that, he put his arm around her waist, picked her up steadily, and placed her beside him.

Wang Churan slid down and sat down, watching his retreating figure as he walked towards the bathroom, a victorious and pleased smile curving her lips.

Li Ran took a quick shower, since she would have to shower again later anyway.

When he emerged wearing only a towel around his waist, his smooth muscle lines were clearly visible, with his firm abs and V-line clearly discernible.

Wang Churan's gaze swept over him without any attempt to look away, and he subconsciously swallowed.

She honestly exclaimed, "Li Ran, I'm sure now, I was definitely a huge Sai fan back then!"

"Your body is amazing... Come here and let me touch it to see if it feels as good as it looks!"

Li Ran chuckled, walked up to her, bent down, and easily picked her up in his arms, carrying her towards the bedroom.

"So, you admit that you were lusting after me at first sight when we were by the river?"

Wang Churan wrapped her arms around his neck, saying matter-of-factly, "Of course! Isn't the first criterion for us Aquarians when choosing a partner looks and figure? I'm just following my heart!"

She traced circles on his chest with her fingertips, her voice teasing, "And don't think I didn't see the smirk on your face that night by the river! You were secretly pleased, weren't you?"

"You really are..."

Li Ran gently placed her on the large bed in the center of the bedroom, looking at her flushed cheeks and strikingly bright eyes, "So direct that it leaves you speechless."

"Hehe," Wang Churan laughed, reaching out to stroke his cheek.

"To be able to sleep with a former world champion like you, a rising star in the entertainment industry with everything from looks to physique, I've hit the jackpot! I can brag about this for the rest of my life!"

Li Ran lowered his head and kissed the tip of her nose, his voice softening with a warning: "Don't speak too confidently. Don't cry later."

Wang Churan met his gaze without fear, instead defiantly saying, "Then... let's see what you're capable of, and see if you can make me cry."

"Where did it flow down first?"

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