Shock! I became the protagonist of a female-oriented novel.

"In no mood!"

Do you have any birthday wishes?

"no!"

"Are you so angry because I kissed you?"

"...You bit me!"

Hearing this, Gu Qiushui couldn't help but want to laugh. "I couldn't help myself."

"Oh!"

"What exactly happened?"

Chapter Ninety: Nothing much, just... happy.

"I'm fine," Yu Ci said, but Gu Qiushui cupped her face in her hands. "With that expression, you still say nothing's wrong? What's wrong?"

"..."

"It's really nothing." Yu Ci turned his face away, looking utterly grief-stricken.

She wouldn't say anything, but Gu Qiushui kept pressing her for details. Finally, Yu Ci blushed and looked up, saying, "Alright, stop asking!"

"I'm just very happy."

Gu Qiushui was speechless for the first time.

"Are you happy with that expression?"

"Is it not allowed?!" Yu Ci stood up, facing Gu Qiushui's chin directly. "I like to do this when I'm happy!"

……

When Yu Ci heard Gu Qiushui say she was coming to celebrate her birthday, a whole host of thoughts flashed through her mind.

Because Gu Qiushui has been very busy lately and she can't get in touch with her, she has been contacting Xiaoqing to get information about Gu Qiushui.

She had been hearing from Xiaoqing that Gu Qiushui had been very busy lately, whether it was rushing to meet a schedule or something else. She was filming while on her period, enduring the discomfort, filming day after day without taking a break, not letting herself have any free time, and continuously "training" the young master and such.

She genuinely thought Qiu Shui was rushing to a New Year's Eve gala or something similar, but she never expected—

I came to see her.

When my heart was touched, I felt like crying.

But it's not good to cry at times like this.

Overwhelmed by a mix of emotions, Yu Ci couldn't help but straighten his face, concealing the bittersweet feelings he was experiencing.

"Okay, if you like it this way, then so be it. Today is your birthday, and I haven't sung you a birthday song yet."

The voice of one person singing "Happy Birthday" sounded a little weak. Yu Ci opened the gift amidst the weak singing and at Gu Qiushui's urging.

It is a jade pendant with a very clear, green color.

"This is a jade pendant I bought at an auction years ago. I heard it was blessed by a master and symbolizes longevity and peace. What do you think? Do you like it?"

I touched the jade pendant several times.

The jade felt cool to the touch, yet it seemed to somehow convey a burning heart.

"I……"

"I really like this jade pendant." Yu Ci held the object, but a thought flashed through his mind: I like you too.

-

Yu Ci, who had previously said he wouldn't go out at night, ended up going out with Gu Qiushui anyway.

Gu Qiushui originally intended to take Yu Ci to set off fireworks, but the filming area was located in a busy city, where fireworks were prohibited. So the two of them took a detour and went to a fountain square not far from the filming location.

The night was black as ink.

The square was packed with people, and Yu Ci and Gu Qiushui, wearing hats, stood hand in hand.

"Yu Ci, we'll see the light in thirty seconds."

"Ah."

"Will you make a wish then?"

"……May."

"What do you wish for?" she asked with a smile. Yu Ci glanced at her and said, "Wishes won't come true if you say them out loud."

Gu Qiushui was amused by Yu Ci's serious expression and said nothing.

At that moment, a water spraying sound suddenly rang out in the square, and along with the water, countless colorful lights surged up.

The fountain gushed forth, and five-colored light flowed beneath it, rippling through the night! Under this dazzling light, Gu Qiushui suddenly embraced Yu Ci.

I just hugged him and didn't do anything else.

After she pulled me into her arms, I could clearly hear her heartbeat.

"We've been apart for so long, girlfriend, do you miss me?"

"I miss you." Yu Ci leaned against her chest. "Don't you ask me every day? I miss you every single day."

Gu Qiushui held her hand even tighter.

The fountain lights went from bright to dim in about five or six minutes, and Yu Ci and Gu Qiushui hugged for five or six minutes as well.

After watching the Radiant Fountain, the two walked around the area for a while, and around 11 p.m., they returned to their hotel.

The air conditioning made them feel a little weak. The two of them were tired after walking for a long time. After quickly washing up, they lay down on the same bed.

Yu Ci and Gu Qiushui did not fall asleep immediately, but instead began their first late-night conversation after a long separation.

"More than once."

"What's wrong?" For some reason, Yu Ci felt that Gu Qiushui seemed quite sentimental this time. "Did something happen?"

"It's nothing." Gu Qiushui turned to the side, her long hair loose. "I just wanted to ask you a question."

"What's the problem?" Yu Ci frowned. Was he being so cautious?

Gu Qiushui didn't know whether she should ask this question. She really wanted to ask Yu Ci if they could... keep their relationship secret and have a clandestine romance first.

But she didn't dare ask.

What if Yu Ci didn't originally have this idea, but suddenly started to think about it after she asked?

What if I suddenly hear her say she doesn't want to go public, and I think she's someone who plays with people's feelings?

After all, she was the one who pursued him, so she was in a proactive position. If she were to say at this point that she didn't want to go public, what would Yu Ci do?

Considering all the consequences, Gu Qiushui didn't ask directly, and instead started... slacking off.

"Qiu Shui, why aren't you saying anything?" Yu Ci said, turning to the side. "If you have something to say, just ask."

"I... I want to ask, have you thought about our future?"

"The future?" Yu Ci was taken aback.

"Yes," Gu Qiushui repeated, "our future."

Yu Ci must have thought about the future.

"I've thought about it." But my thinking was rather simplistic.

Have you thought about it?

Gu Qiushui was unusually nervous. "Then can you tell me about your vision of our future together?"

"I……"

"My thinking is actually very simple."

"It's okay, just tell me."

Okay, although I don't know why Gu Qiushui is in such a hurry, I'll still tell her.

In her imagination, her future with Gu Qiushui was... incredibly simple.

They got together and worked hard on their careers. Gu Qiushui continued to strive to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry, filming TV dramas, doing endorsements and magazine shoots. She also participated in variety shows. Just as Zhao Ruyi said, once she had gained a certain level of national recognition, she started to take on roles with fewer scenes but more likable characters.

Ideally, he could be in the same film crew as Gu Qiushui, so they wouldn't have to wait for their free time to meet.

They can interact with each other on Weibo, and the two of them can set aside one or two months each year to travel.

It's best to go to a relatively remote country where not many people know you, so that even if you go out together openly, you won't be photographed.

"..."

Is that all?

"Ah." Yu Ci chuckled. "Perhaps, a long time from now, I'll adopt a little daughter?"

Yu Ci's world was much brighter and purer than Gu Qiushui had imagined.

"So you don't want to go public?"

"Uh." Yu Ci was a little confused when he first heard the word "public." "I didn't mean to..."

"Sister Qiushui, do you have this idea? It's best not to."

Yu Ci paused for a moment, then said, "The entertainment industry is different from other circles. Although Qiu Shui is a talented actress, not all fans are rational."

"You said ten years ago that you wanted to reach the top of the entertainment industry. You've worked hard for so many years, don't be impulsive."

"Won't you feel wronged?" Gu Qiushui's gaze was intense.

Yu coughed twice. "No, we're happy together, and that's all we need to know. Why would I feel...wronged?"

She sees things in an incredibly naive way.

Gu Qiushui suddenly hugged her.

"Thank you."

When she said thank you, Yu Ci suddenly remembered a popular internet meme: "Such a small favor, no need to thank me, you can repay it with your whole life."

The bedroom was quiet and the air conditioning was warm. Gu Qiushui put her hand on Yu Ci's shoulder and said, "Okay."