Pampering My Cute Pet

“Happy birthday, Director Shen.”

“Director Shen, have a drink, have a drink.”

“I'd like to propose a toast to you.”

……

Shen Qingzhou usually appeared aloof, but he wasn't unapproachable. Since everyone was so kind as to celebrate his birthday, he naturally accepted all the toasts. Many actors who usually wouldn't dare to approach him took this opportunity to offer him a drink.

Yu Wan, on the other hand, sat next to Xiang Zeran, quietly eating the barbecue on her plate. In front of her was the enormous cake Lin Yeyu had sent, which the staff had just wheeled in.

“Weiwan, cheers,” Xiang Zeran said, returning to her after having a drink with someone else.

Weiwan's alcohol tolerance was average, but a little wouldn't be a problem. She picked up her glass and clinked it against Xiang Zeran's. “Cheers.”

“Me too, me too!” Li Mengmeng joined them. “Let's drink till we drop tonight!”

“Alright,” Xiang Zeran said, pouring red wine for the two ladies and then for himself.

“Xiang Zeran, fill it up!” Li Mengmeng said.

“I know, just don't slack off yourself. Hey, Weiwan, you too…”

“Glug, glug…”

Xiang Zeran and Li Mengmeng exchanged glances.

Li Mengmeng said, “Not bad, Weiwan, so impressive. Starting without a word!”

“Both of you, stop bothering me. If you want to drink, drink. Stop talking nonsense.” Yu Wan slammed her glass on the table impatiently. “Fill it up!”

Xiang Zeran raised an eyebrow in surprise. “Alright! You're a hero!”

On the other side, Shen Qingzhou accepted toast after toast. His gaze quietly fell on Yu Wan. She was happily drinking with Xiang Zeran and Li Mengmeng. At that moment, Xiang Zeran whispered something in her ear, and Yu Wan's smile almost reached her ears.

Shen Qingzhou's eyebrow twitched. That scene, no matter how he looked at it, made him uncomfortable. Regarding Xiang Zeran, Shen Qingzhou absurdly wondered if he had chosen the wrong leading actor.

“Qingzhou, don't drink too much. Have some cake to line your stomach.” Lin Yeyu came over with a slice of cake. “I had it specially made. The chef is very famous for their cakes. Try it.”

“Sorry, I don't like sweets,” Shen Qingzhou said indifferently.

Lin Yeyu's expression stiffened. “Then, then have something else. Drinking alone isn't good.”

Shen Qingzhou didn't speak. On the other side, Xiang Zeran and Yu Wan clinked glasses again. Shen Qingzhou narrowed his eyes and downed a glass of red wine.

After a few drinks, Yu Wan felt a little dizzy. She slowed down and pulled Li Mengmeng aside. “Hey, let me ask you, what's the relationship between Lin Yeyu and Director Shen?”

Li Mengmeng, tipsy, leaned in conspiratorially upon hearing the question. “I'll tell you, but you can't tell anyone else.”

“Okay.”

“I was quite close to Yeyu Jie before. She told me that she's known Director Shen for a long time… um… since before he became famous. I can tell that Yeyu Jie really likes Director Shen.”

“Then, what about Director Shen?”

Li Mengmeng thought for a moment. “You know how Director Shen is, cold and indifferent to everyone. It's a good thing Yeyu Jie persisted and didn't give up. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to handle it. But no one else knows about this, so you have to keep it a secret. After all, Yeyu Jie and Director Shen are important figures, and this kind of thing is sensitive…”

Yu Wan nodded, relieved. What she feared most was that Shen Qingzhou also had feelings for Lin Yeyu.

Yu Wan felt a bit dizzy and lost her interest in drinking. She excused herself to Li Mengmeng and quietly slipped away. Shen Qingzhou had so many people around him today; he certainly wouldn't miss her.

Back at the hotel, Yu Wan showered and changed out of her slightly alcohol-scented clothes. Lying in bed, she was still a little dizzy, but more clear-headed than she was at the villa.

Thinking about Lin Yeyu today, Yu Wan suddenly felt a little annoyed. When had she, Yu Wan, become so timid?

Sigh… but there was nothing she could do. Lin Yeyu had brought a huge cake and gifts, and even rushed to the set to celebrate his birthday despite her busy schedule. And she hadn't even remembered his birthday. She felt truly ashamed.

Wait… the cake?!

Yu Wan suddenly remembered the small cake she had left on Shen Qingzhou's coffee table. Oh no, wouldn't it be embarrassing if he saw it? Yu Wan hurriedly got out of bed, found her bag, and took out Shen Qingzhou's room card.

It had only been an hour since she returned to the hotel. Shen Qingzhou must still be at the villa. If she went to his room now and secretly retrieved the cake, he wouldn't find out.

Yu Wan was glad she remembered. She took the room card and, wearing her slippers, dashed to Shen Qingzhou's door.

“Beep.” The door unlocked.

Yu Wan slipped inside and quickly closed the door.

She walked to the living room and opened the cake box on the coffee table. It was intact. Yu Wan breathed a sigh of relief. “Thank goodness. Cake, before you're discovered, I'll take you back to my room.”

“Cake? For me?” A clear, magnetic voice suddenly sounded from behind. Yu Wan jumped, nearly dropping the cake.

She steadied herself and slowly turned around.

Shen Qingzhou was leaning against the partition in the living room, seemingly unsteady on his feet. He looked a little drunk. The buttons at the collar of his shirt were undone, the fabric slightly disheveled. At this moment, he was squinting at her, his usually cold eyes holding an alluring… charm.

Yu Wan swallowed, staring at him blankly. “Why… are you back?”

Shen Qingzhou frowned, raised a hand to rub his temples, and then walked towards her. Stopping in front of her, he bent down to look at the cake in her hands, then looked up at her. “You made this?”

Yu Wan took two steps back, bumping into the decorative cabinet behind her. “Yes, yes, I made it.”

Shen Qingzhou straightened up, but because he was unsteady, he reached out and placed a hand on the cabinet behind Yu Wan. In this position, it looked as if he was holding her in his arms.

Yu Wan's breath hitched. She was surrounded by his unique scent, mixed with the rich aroma of red wine. It was intoxicating.

“It's actually for me. Why did you say you were going to take it back just now?” Shen Qingzhou asked, puzzled.

Yu Wan pursed her lips. “There was such a big cake at the villa just now. You must have had enough.”

Shen Qingzhou pondered for a moment, then without saying anything, he suddenly lowered his head and took a bite from the edge of the cake. After tasting it for a while, he uttered two words, “Not bad.”

Yu Wan's eyes widened, a little stunned. “It’s… good?”

“Try it and you'll know.”

Yu Wan glanced at him and took a bite from the other side. “It's a little sweet.”

Hearing this, Shen Qingzhou smiled, the corners of his mouth curving into a beautiful arc. “It is a bit, but it's acceptable.”

Staring at the smile on his lips, Yu Wan had only one thought: Shen Qingzhou was acting a little unusual today. No, not a little, but very.

“Um, right, you came back so early. Is the party over?” Yu Wan, feeling pressured by his closeness, tried to find a topic to break the strange atmosphere.

Shen Qingzhou's gaze fell on her eyes. “I don't know. I left first.”

“So, Mengmeng, Xiang Zeran, and… Lin Yeyu, are they still there?” Actually, Yu Wan wanted to use the first two names to lead into asking about Lin Yeyu. Asking about Lin Yeyu directly would seem strange. However, Shen Qingzhou miraculously only heard Xiang Zeran’s name.

His eyes darkened slightly, and he leaned closer. “Why are you asking about Xiang Zeran?”

“Huh?”

“Yu Wan, are you close to him?”

“We’re… alright.” Yu Wan blinked. His breath was hitting her face, making her blush, and her mind was too jumbled to explore the deeper meaning of his question.

Shen Qingzhou narrowed his eyes. “Why?”

“Why what…” Yu Wan looked up at him. “Director Shen, I think you’re a little drunk today. Um… really drunk. Do you want to go rest?”

But Shen Qingzhou seemed to have no intention of moving away. He just stared at her, his eyes clouded with intoxication. Yu Wan closed her eyes briefly. She couldn't take it anymore. She wanted to announce to the world that the reputation of Shen Qingzhou, the most indifferent, expressionless, meticulous, and tightly-wound director in the entertainment industry, was all fake!

If you thought he was expressionless, it was because you hadn't seen him drunk… like now, standing before her, every eyelash seemed to exude alluring sensuality.

Yu Wan panicked. This Shen Qingzhou was beyond her comprehension.

“No… I don’t want to rest. What about the cake?” Yu Wan lifted the cake in a fluster. “Cough, cough, do you want to eat it? No? Then I’ll eat it.”

Yu Wan, her ears red, tried to avoid his gaze and hurriedly lowered her head to take a few bites. Instantly, the cream melted on her taste buds, its fragrance overflowing.

“Don't eat with him next time. Don't be so close to him, and don't cook for him. Don't forget… I hired you,” Shen Qingzhou’s slightly deep voice suddenly came from above.

Yu Wan froze, then looked up at him. “…Okay.”

Hearing her say "okay," Shen Qingzhou smiled with satisfaction.

The living room lights were off, and the light coming from the bedroom illuminated their faces, making the silence even more profound. Shen Qingzhou's gaze moved from her eyes down to her cream-stained lips, his eyes narrowing slightly…

“I want to eat cake.”

Yu Wan quickly said, “Oh, here.”

The word "here" had barely left her lips when the face before her suddenly magnified. Shen Qingzhou leaned in, his lips brushing against the corner of her mouth. He shifted slightly and unexpectedly extended his tongue, licking the cream from her lips.

A moist, warm sensation swept across her lips. Yu Wan's face flushed crimson. She didn't react to the situation, her brain short-circuiting.

Shen Qingzhou found it sweet. He took another lick. Mmm, and soft. He felt unsatisfied and continued to savor the sweetness. The cake between them created a slight distance, which Shen Qingzhou found bothersome. He reached out and removed the obstacle, then contentedly pulled the person in front of him closer, continuing his exploration of that territory in a daze.

Yu Wan's eyes widened, the sensation on her lips and his close proximity making her weak. She had never imagined that Shen Qingzhou could be so… unrestrained.

A tingling sensation spread through her. Yu Wan placed her hands on his arms, her breathing erratic.

Suddenly, the pressure on her lips paused. Yu Wan felt a weight on her as Shen Qingzhou leaned against her shoulder, motionless…

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