The gigolo kept by the matriarch turned out to be the heir to a wealthy family.

Chapter 279 The Director of the Imperial Vinegar Factory

Yun Yao watched Mo Peichen's hurried departure, a meaningful smile appearing on her lips.

As soon as Ge Beiyao turned around, he saw Yun Yao's intriguing expression, and his eyes flickered slightly.

Su Yuchen was incredibly intelligent, and he naturally noticed the unusual interaction between Ge Beiyao and Mo Peichen, but he didn't say anything.

He respects every kind of feeling, but he just finds it a bit unbelievable.

"Miss Yun, since Mr. Su is here, I won't see you off. Please take care on your journey."

Yun Yao nodded slightly, and she and Su Yuchen watched Ge Beiyao leave.

After Ge Beiyao left, Yun Yao looked up at the person beside her.

"Su Yuchen, shouldn't you be at home at this time? What are you doing here?"

Su Yuchen knew Yun Yao was asking a question she already knew the answer to, so he looked down at her and slowly said, "I just missed you."

Yun Yao, however, refused to listen, shook off his hand, and faced him directly.

"The director of the Imperial Vinegar Factory?"

Su Yuchen: "..."

"Wanwan, I'm not."

"Isn't that right? Okay, I have an appointment later, you can go back first!" Yun Yao waved to him.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Su Yuchen's eyes. He stepped forward and gently took Yun Yao's hand in his palm, as if he were cherishing a precious treasure.

"Wanwan, it's getting late, we should rest." He said it very bluntly.

Yun Yao's gaze faltered slightly as she glanced at him.

This guy, what kind of inappropriate and lewd words are these?

But after they left the restaurant, they stood at the doorway, lost in thought.

"It's true what they say, boys grow up and leave home!" Yun Yao said, crossing her arms and touching her chin.

Su Yuchen's face was very ugly. He was about to call Mo Peichen when Yun Yao stopped him.

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder, Su Yuchen. Although Mo Peichen is your subordinate, you can't be too harsh on him! Let's go, let's take a taxi back!"

Su Yuchen was pulled away by Yun Yao and reluctantly got into a taxi.

Throughout the journey, the driver kept glancing in the rearview mirror. He couldn't help but think that the man in the back seat was acting strangely. Not only was he sitting up straight, but he also had a gloomy expression, as if someone owed him millions.

Yun Yao knew that Su Yuchen had a cleanliness obsession, and seeing him like this, she really felt sorry for him!

Yun Yao had been holding back her laughter the whole way. When they finally arrived at the entrance of Tianzhu Huafu, Su Yuchen seemed to be released from his reverie and rushed into the bathroom without even waiting for Yun Yao.

Looking at the clothes he had thrown out, Yun Yao shook her head.

I'll only feel sorry for you for a second, that's all!

……

The bright moon hung in the night sky, and in a high-end villa, Xiao Xingyu was dead drunk. He was curled up on the headboard, surrounded by empty wine bottles. The moonlight shone in, making his face look exceptionally pale.

"Ge Beiyao, you bastard!" he muttered to himself.

Little did he know, he was now being locked onto by a sharp gaze. The dark figure stood on the roof of the villa opposite, with only half of his face visible under the hood, which was particularly alluring.

"Xiao Xingyu." He murmured the name, and then disappeared from the spot.

Night returned to tranquility.

……

The next day, the peaceful theater was thrown into chaos.

It was already nine o'clock and the male lead, Xiao Xingyu, still hadn't arrived. Yun Yao thought to herself as she watched Ma Cheng'an pacing back and forth.

Was that guy really upset? Is he that emotionally fragile? That shouldn't be the case!

"Miss, what are you thinking about?" Lin Dai'er asked.

Yun Yao shook her head and took the phone from Lin Dai'er's hand.

Yesterday, Ge Beiyao told her a lot about Xiao Xingyu, much more detailed than what Su Yuchen had found out. Yun Yao also learned about Xiao Xingyu's habit of hiding away when he was sad.

Thinking of this, Yun Yao immediately called Ge Beiyao.

The call was quickly answered. Ge Beiyao sounded like he was working. He truly deserves to be called a role model in the entertainment industry. His dedication is no joke!

After Yun Yao explained the situation to him, Ge Beiyao said he would go find Xiao Xingyu.

Ge Beiyao was always reliable, so Yun Yao didn't take it to heart. However, when Xiao Xingyu reappeared, Yun Yao sensed something was wrong.

Xiao Xingyu's personality seems to have changed, but it's hard to pinpoint exactly how.

"Miss, is that lecherous Xiao Xingyu looking at you?" Lin Dai'er asked in a low voice.

Yun Yao didn't speak, but met his gaze without fear.

If it were a couple of days ago, Xiao Xingyu would definitely have retaliated against Yun Yao's provocation. But today, he avoided her gaze. Not only that, he also ordered his assistant to bring Yun Yao a cup of coffee.

Yun Yao: "???" Even she was a little confused.

Is this guy planning to harm someone secretly?

Clearly, Lin Dai'er thought so too. She opened the cup of coffee, brought it close to her nose to smell it, and then shook her head under Yun Yao's gaze.

Is he alright? This is clearly not like the kid at all!

Could it be that they first lowered the enemy's guard and then attacked them by surprise? But Yun Yao quickly dismissed this idea, as it clearly didn't make sense.

Could it be... that he suddenly had a change of heart?

Who cares? As long as they don't cause trouble, that's good.

"Attention all departments, filming will begin in three minutes!" Ma Chengan's voice rang out.

Yun Yao handed the coffee in her hand to Lin Dai'er.

"Keep an eye on Bai Mengyan, and let me know if she makes any unusual moves," Yun Yao whispered in Lin Dai'er's ear.

When Yun Yao and Xiao Xingyu faced off, she felt even more puzzled.

She looked at the person in front of her, her wary gaze fixed on his face.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Xiao Xingyu's eyes no longer held the same ferocity as before, and instead, they seemed to hold a hint of... affection?

"Xiao Xingyu, you're getting too into character too quickly. It hasn't even started yet, there's no need to act so affectionate," Yun Yao said mercilessly.

Where Yun Yao couldn't see, a hint of disappointment flashed in Xiao Xingyu's eyes.

Today's photo shoot shows Jing Chen and Yu Nuo attending an auction.

Yu Nuo descended the stairs in a long red dress, first revealing a section of her fair calf, then lifting her dress with her delicate hands.

Yun Yao's perfect figure gradually became apparent, with a slender waist that could be grasped in one hand.

At this moment, Xiao Xingyu had already stood up, his handsome eyes fixed on the person coming downstairs.

The camera turned to Xiao Xingyu, and Ma Chengan ordered in a low voice, "That's the kind of absent-minded feeling. Zoom in and get a close-up."

Xiao Xingyu's dazed state wasn't due to being amazed by Yun Yao; he was simply feeling nostalgic, longing for that long-lost unrestrained, flamboyant, and fiery passion.

When Yun Yao looked up, she met Xiao Xingyu's infatuated eyes. For some reason, her heart felt as if it were being gripped by a pair of large hands, and even her breathing became a little difficult.

Why did she feel like she had seen this scene before?

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Xiao Xingyu strode towards Yun Yao. Before Yun Yao could react, he pulled her into his arms.

It's like... a lover lost and found again.

Even the usually composed Yun Yao was somewhat stunned, as this action was clearly not written in the script!

These days, Yun Yao also treated herself as a real actress. She was familiar with the rules on set. If the director didn't yell "cut," then it couldn't be cut. So, she let Xiao Xingyu hold her.

While Yun Yao was lost in thought, she suddenly heard a very low voice in her ear.

"Zhou Wan, I...miss you so much."

That voice definitely didn't come from Xiao Xingyu!

Before Yun Yao could find out who was speaking, Xiao Xingyu had already released her.

"Okay, card!"

"Perfect! This match was absolutely perfect!" Ma Chengan exclaimed repeatedly.

Only Yun Yao stood still, her scrutinizing gaze fixed on Xiao Xingyu, who was surrounded by the crowd.