If Gu Wan’er had come, she probably wouldn’t have been able to keep you in line.
Yu Xiaoduo looked at Gu Wan’er teasingly and said, “Yu Xiaoduo is actually pretty handsome.”
Xiao Luan agreed, “True. I thought he’d be kind of effeminate, but I didn’t expect him to stand up for someone yesterday. He really had some manly charm.”
“Just not sure if he can keep you in check, though,” Yu Xiaoduo said with a flirty smile.
I thought Xiao Luan would be a bit shy, but she wasn’t at all. Instead, she smiled and said, “Well, that depends on Mr. Yu’s skills.”
Gu Wan’er, did you hear that? Your best friend just threw down a challenge to you. We have to team up and keep her in check.
Gu Wan’er wanted to remind Xiao Luan that Yu Xiaoduo’s words had a deeper meaning.
“I’m just an ordinary person. I don’t have any special skills,” Gu Wan’er said honestly, without bragging, since she knew Xiao Luan didn’t like people who boasted.
Sure enough, Xiao Luan showed a faint smile and dropped the topic. “Let’s hurry up and eat. I haven’t seen Yun’er in so long. When we argue, Yun’er unconditionally takes your side as her real sister, and completely ignores me. It’s really enough to make someone jealous.”
Gu Wan’er obviously knew the details. Because of her, Yun’er and Xiao Luan had a very good relationship too. It was just that after arguments, Yun’er stood by her side and supported her unconditionally.
If Yun’er knew that she and Xiao Luan had made up, who knows how she’d react. She’d probably be really happy. Actually, Yun’er was also stuck in the middle between her and Xiao Luan.
Yu Xiaoduo was thinking something different. If Yun’er found out that he was pursuing Xiao Luan, she’d definitely chew him out—and her sister too. After all, in Yun’er’s heart, he was someone her sister had introduced. Now her sister was introducing him to someone else.
This mess was getting bigger and bigger. He needed to figure out a way to fix it. Yun’er looked gentle and considerate on the surface, but deep down she was stubborn too.
Xiao Luan looked at both their expressions and felt puzzled, but even if you beat her to death, she would never guess that they had swapped bodies.
After the meal, the three of them headed straight for Hengdian. It would only take about two hours on the highway.
Yu Xiaoduo had already secretly sent Gu Yun’er a WeChat message to spill the beans, but the other party hadn’t replied. He didn’t know if she’d seen his message or not.
“Wan’er, what’s wrong? You seem a bit anxious?” Xiao Luan beside him immediately noticed something off about Yu Xiaoduo.
Yu Xiaoduo smiled and said, “I’m just not sure if Yun’er will act like she used to.”
“She listens to you so much. It’s all up to you anyway.”
Yu Xiaoduo also had a headache. Gu Wan’er, who was driving up front, still didn’t know about the little secret Yu Xiaoduo had cooked up, and was looking forward to the moment they’d meet.
Two hours later, the three of them arrived outside Hengdian. The sun was pretty strong today. Xiao Luan held up an umbrella and walked together with Yu Xiaoduo, while Gu Wan’er wore a cool pair of sunglasses and walked to the side, enjoying the blazing sun.
Yu Xiaoduo really wanted to remind him: even though I have thick skin, I can’t handle being baked in the sun like this. If I get tanned, no matter how I transform, I’ll turn into a black sausage.
Gu Wan’er then walked over to a small shop nearby and bought a few bottles of Nongfu Spring water.
“Thanks,” Xiao Luan said as she took the water.
Yu Xiaoduo wasn’t so particular about manners and teased, “Sister Luan, from now on we’re all family. No need to thank me.”
After saying it, Yu Xiaoduo felt something subtle. Having a wingman standing off to the side really did make things twice as effective.
Gu Wan’er was speechless. If you tease like this and it doesn’t work out later, don’t blame me.
Sure enough, Xiao Luan still gave Yu Xiaoduo a little pinch. That comment was way too forward. Did this Yu Xiaoduo give you some kind of benefit? You’re praising him so hard.
I’m not going to praise myself—who else would I praise?
But President Gu, you should launch your pursuit offensive! How come you don’t know how to be a man in front of your best friend? Weren’t you pretty fierce yesterday?
As the three of them walked in, Yu Xiaoduo and Xiao Luan’s looks immediately caught the men’s attention. Weren’t they even prettier than some female celebrities?
Before they’d even finished walking down this street, they ran into people from three different film crews asking if the two of them were interested in trying out for roles.
If no one else had been around, Yu Xiaoduo would’ve wanted to go try something new.
Suddenly, Gu Wan’er froze for a moment, then quickly pulled Yu Xiaoduo and Xiao Luan to hide by a wall nearby.
Xiao Luan’s expression immediately darkened. She’d originally had a pretty good impression, but this sudden grabbing of her hand instantly killed the mood.
“What are you doing?” Yu Xiaoduo asked in confusion. Did he run into an enemy or something? That reaction was way too strong.
Gu Wan’er pointed into the distance. “Look.”
Yu Xiaoduo looked over and was also very surprised. Wasn’t that Huang Lifei, Gu Lin’s right-hand woman?
“Let go!” Xiao Luan said in a low voice.
Gu Wan’er quickly released Xiao Luan. “Sorry, Miss Xiao. I ran into one of President Gu’s rivals.”
“Wan’er’s rival?” Xiao Luan was stunned.
Yu Xiaoduo nodded and said, “See that woman in red? She’s the PR director at my company, mixed up with one of the vice presidents. She wants to push me out.”
“So that’s how it is.” Xiao Luan finally understood. Yu Xiaoduo’s attitude toward work was actually quite good, and his vigilance was high too. No wonder Wan’er valued him so much.
Huang Lifei was talking with a man, around forty years old, not handsome. As they chatted, the two of them walked off in another direction.
“I’ll go take a look. We’ll keep in touch by phone,” Gu Wan’er said seriously, feeling like this was an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed.
Yu Xiaoduo silently thanked the heavens. “Then be careful. Don’t fall into a trap. Call if anything comes up.”
“Mm.” With that, Gu Wan’er quickly followed after them.
Yu Xiaoduo sighed softly. “This little Yu… his work attitude is upright. Without his help, I’d be fighting alone at the company.”
“Is he really that impressive?”
“At first I didn’t believe it either, but there were several times when it was his suggestions that got us out of trouble. If he didn’t have some real skills, would I introduce him to you?” Yu Xiaoduo was praising himself so much he felt a little embarrassed. If his best friend’s pillow talk worked well, then nine times out of ten he’d be able to escape.
Xiao Luan let out a long “oh” and looked at that receding figure with her beautiful eyes.
“Let’s go, let’s go. Don’t worry about him. Let’s go find Yun’er.”
“I wasn’t worrying about him,” Xiao Luan said with a helpless smile.
“Sister Luan, are your spring feelings stirring?”
“You little girl, you’re the one.”
At that moment, in a film crew several streets away, Gu Yun’er was dressed in ancient costume, pure and flawless like a fairy. Every gesture she made radiated the grace of a noble young lady. The men in the crew were feasting their eyes. This female lead was beyond reproach.
“Putting on an act. She’s obviously just a green tea bitch.” The female second lead, lying on a chair nearby and eating grapes handed to her by an assistant, spoke viciously.
” Sister Mei, that Yun’er is really too out of line. She doesn’t even know to respect you. She definitely doesn’t take you seriously.” The little assistant beside her added fuel to the fire, making Qu Mei even angrier.
