Zhang Rongrong and Yi Ran talked into the middle of the night. As friends, they also gave each other a lot of opinions, support and encouragement. This also made Yi Ran’s somewhat uneasy emotions calm down. After all, Zhang Rongrong worked in a mental health center and was proficient in psychology. Moreover, Yi Ran was an innately happy person. Once a decision was made, there will be no need to think about it again.

Director Gu had originally said for them to get married in a week, but once he started working, his concentration was amazing. When he finally took the time to find her again, a month had already passed.

This day can also be regarded as a good day to get married. Yi Ran’s foot injury was nearly recovered. The weather in late summer was no longer so hot and difficult, and the sun shined with bright vitality over the entire city, even as the cool breeze traced the faces of the people as it blew past.

They planned to meet at the Civil Affairs Bureau, where Gu Tingchuan will register their marriage. She asked him over the phone, “This, I don’t have to talk to your parents first?”

Gu Tingchuan was preparing to park, and his hands were light on the edge of the steering wheel. He tapped it gently and said in a low voice, "My parents knew about our marriage and agreed to it. I can take you back to see the parents after I received the certificate. Right now, they are in Germany with my big brother and will come back in a few days."

“So, Gu Tai also knows about this? "

Through the microphone on the headset came the sound of a chuckle. “Mmm, of course, but he is abroad with my mother.”

Yi Ran didn’t know why but she suddenly wanted to see the reaction of the little boy when he heard the news. She thought it would be very cute...

The sky was bright and white. She walked towards Gu Tingchuan’s tall figure and went all the way up to him. In front of the private car, she stood in place and waved and smiled at him.

Gu Tingchuan thought that this seemed to be the first time someone gave him such a greeting. He was surprised and gazed at her for a while before breaking the silence. “Let’s go in.”

The marriage procedures went smoothly. It wasn’t until Yi Ran saw the little book in her hand did she finally react, realizing that she was now married to the big director.

Seeing the field for marital status, she discovered that this man really had a kind of magic power, because, with his guidance, it seemed that the process of marriage itself had never been so natural or simple.

Gu Tingchuan ignored her dazed look. After starting the car, he looked at her sideways and said, “I have to go back to the company first. Xiao Zhao already had the moving company send me your luggage. We should see it when we go back tonight. You'll follow me to the company first."

He paused, turned off the air conditioning in the car, and asked, "Do you have other arrangements?"

Yi Ran immediately shook her head. On such a day, what other arrangements could she have?

When Gu Tingchuan asked her to move to his downtown apartment, there were all kinds of worries but she really didn’t have any good reasons to refuse. So, naturally, she could only promise him.

Yi Ran glanced at her surroundings, remembering that this was her first time in Gu Tingchuan's car and sitting in the position of co-pilot, no less. To be honest, this feeling was hard to describe. It was like suddenly receiving a gift with your name on it, only to find that it represented something very special.

Yi Ran looked at the decor inside his car. She ordinarily do not pay too much attention to cars and was only able to recognize that this car was a Cadillac, one with lines sharply cut like a diamond. When in motion, the car’s body was particularly distinguished.

The car was not a high-end sports car nor a business luxury car. Even so, it appeared that Gu Tingchuan liked to use this car. Last time, he also used this same car to pick up Gu Tai from school.

Yi Ran blinked and still couldn't believe that this was happening.

After half an hour, the car steadily stopped in the company’s underground garage. The decoration of the Jiaye film company from top to bottom was in a cool color scheme, exuding a rigorous and detailed atmosphere everywhere. Elite men and women in suits and high heels would pass through the corridor from time to time, and everyone seemed to be busy.

Although this company will partly belong to Gu Tingchuan sooner or later, several old producers and investors had disputed the plot and setting of his movie. The two sides had different opinions. As a result, he had to rush back to the meeting to handle some things and to voice his own opinions.

As they waited for the elevator, several company personnel in suits gathered around Gu Tingchuan to discuss business affairs. One of them was a deputy director named Lu Shanwei, who was also famous and well-received.

She quietly followed them to the elevator on the highest floor. As Gu Tingchuan’s new wife, she really felt unprecedented tension. The pressure was ten times more than the first time she stood in front of a classroom full of students.

Yi Ran secretly sent a WeChat to her friend, saying: Laozi is now in the Jiaye building, but why do the people here look so good...

The information was only sent halfway when Gu Tinghuan noticed Yi Ran’s bowed head as she looked at her phone. He opened his mouth as if to say something but seemed to think better of it, and he finally just said, “I’m going to open a meeting. You can go to my office to rest. If you want coffee or snacks, let the staff help you.”

After saying this, he turned to a female staff member. “Take her to my office and bring the documents on my desk to the conference room.”　　

Before Yi Ran had the chance to respond, the group with Gu Tingchuan at the center had already taken a big step away.

She smiled at the beautiful secretary in dark professional suit, and the professional smile on the other person’s face was just right. “Hello. Please enter here.”

After greeting her, the secretary took a bunch of files and walked away. Yi Ran sat alone on the sofa for a while.

Gu Tingchuan's office was not only full of modern art style, but it can even give people a cold chill. She looked around and saw paintings on the wall that looked like they were done by masters. The indoor potted plants were flourishing. It should be that someone always came on time to take care of it. The desk was spotlessly clean with only a few documents piled on top. Even so, the look was still very orderly. The rows of bookshelves were filled with books related to movies.

She dared not tamper with his things so she simply took a magazine from the coffee table and thumbed through it. After a while, she got up to look for the remote control to raise the air conditioner. Then, after lowering the temperature a few degrees, she turned and walked out to find the restroom.

When she returned to Gu Tingchen’s office, there was a familiar figure in front of the door.

She stared distractedly at the woman, and when she got closer, she realized that she knew this beautiful woman. It was from the last time she and Zhang Rongrong went to see the White Birch Award ceremony. At that time, Gu Tingchuan walked the red carpet with this Dark River female star named Guo Baiyu.　

Yi Ran remembered that Zhang Rongrong had previously said, “This woman is only a small model ranked 18th in line. When she auditioned, Director Zhan and Director Gu settled on her. Otherwise, it would be impossible for her to rise so fast, ah.”

Guo Baiyu's features were beautifully accentuated by light makeup, making her face look even more delicate and elegant. Her maroon hair was wavy and long, contrasting with her pale skin. She wore a tight dress with a high waist extending upward. The neckline was low enough to expose the kind of sexy collarbones that could make people lose their concentration.

Yi Ran was still pondering over how to say hello when Guo Baiyu swept her a glance and asked, "Where is Xiao Zhao?"

She suddenly felt that just looking at the other party was quite good. It was, after all, a popular goddess. Without thinking much about it, she blurted, “Out carrying luggage.”

Guo Baiyu raised her eyebrows in doubt but only thought that this was the work arranged by Gu Tingchuan. Without asking, she handed the things she was carrying over to Yi Ran.

Yi Ran looked down and saw that it was a box of the afternoon tea snacks usually found at high-end hotels. The fanciful shapes and colors completely evoked her appetite.

Guo Baiyu glanced at the time on her mobile phone and said, "Is the director still not finished yet? Then you give this to him."

Yi Ran jumped and raised her voice, “Thank you, Miss Guo. The snacks are not cheap; you've spent a lot of money.”

Guo Baiyu heard this and laughed out loud. "It's interesting talking to you."

She didn't seem to care what Yi Ran’s identity was. She sent a message on her mobile phone and said to the girl who was suspected of being a new assistant, “I have a notice in the next TV series. I will go first. You tell him that I was here.”

Yi Ran stood in the same place and watched the big star walk away. Finally, she looked at the snack in her hands. In the past, she and the cousin also went to this hotel to have afternoon tea. It was really delicious but downright expensive.

She entered the office and closed the door, sighing a little as she did so. Well, the female celebrity obviously did not put Yi Ran in her eye, not even directly as a small role.

In fact, before deciding to marry Gu Tingchuan, she had also considered the many temptations of this circle. The director’s influence was wide, allowing him to meet all kinds of people, and there had been a lot of reports about his life. Regardless, she had already convinced herself several times that, according to her perception of Director Gu, he will not be a man who likes to sneak around. What's more, if he loves to play, there was no need to find her to settle down.

However, in an environment like the entertainment circle, if he wanted to play with other women, to flirt with and entertain them, this will not be something that she would be willing to accept. Perhaps, it might be that some of his previous scandals were even true.

Yi Ran couldn't help but start thinking about it. If one day she really had to face an emotional dispute, could she really stand the test…

After a long time, Gu Tingchuan finally pushed in the door, with traces of impatience still on his face. The results of the discussions at the meeting were not satisfactory. Then, his eyes noticed the snacks on the table, and the look on his face softened.

However, Yi Ran said, "Oh, this was from the 'house goddess' Guo Baiyu, who wanted me to give it to you."

Gu Tingchuan paused, and in his eyes was a hint of a teasing smile. "She didn’t ask who you were? You didn’t say it?"

Yi Ran observed his look while drinking tea. She had never had a soft personality. She deliberately replied, "I wouldn’t know what to say even if she asked. After all, I don't know what your and Guo Baiyu’s relationship are?"

His eyebrows furrowed for a moment, then he smiled . He moved his eyes back to the computer screen on his desk and said softly, "I will teach you. Next time you can say thank you to her, then just tell her, ‘He doesn’t like sweets, but Mrs. Gu likes it’."

Yi Ran was surprised by his answer.

She repeatedly chewed on the meaning of this sentence, uncertain whether the meaning to him was the same. It just felt that ...was Director Gu being sweet?

From their first meeting to the present, Gu Tingchuan had always been thoughtful and circumspect. However, she believed that their relationship was indeed a step closer today, and now they had a new relationship, one that she hoped will be good.. .

Gu Tingchuan saw her expression, and got up from his desk. Sitting down on the sofa next to her, he poured himself a cup of tea. She took a sip of her own tea and was about to start talking. But then, she heard her phone on the table ringing.

She had to lean over and pick it up. He suddenly grabbed her wrist with one hand, his fingertips softly pressing against her skin.

Drawing in a breath, Yi Ran looked at Gu Tingchuan's face. She felt the touch of his fingers and completely forgot to answer the phone. She could only allow the vibration of the mobile phone to continue.

Gu Tingchuan’s fingers gently rubbed a few times over her skin. His eyebrows were pulled down in a frown, as he said: "Why are you always watching the mobile phone?"

His tone was like teaching a youngster.

But, before she had time to retort, his handsome face drew closer. The eyes were as deep as two pools of water as he suddenly pressed his mouth to her. The kiss caught her off guard, but her lips were still decisively captured and entangled. His mouth was warm and moist, turning her surprise into a kind of shame and incitement that cannot be spoken.

The taste of his mouth as he kissed her caused her resistance to crumble in an instant. His soft lips were electrifying, sweeping across her senses like a brewing storm.

And then, the tip of his tongue invaded, pushing away all of her rationality and leaving her trembling with only the soul stirring awareness of him.

END OF CHAPTER 8

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Yi Ran completely did not expect that this man will kiss her in his office. The movement of his lips as his kissed her, the way his tongue swept across the inside of her mouth, completely encircled her and left her mind blank.

Gu Tingchuan shifted slightly, pressing her closer to him, and sensation of his body left her trembling.

Yi Ran did not know how to resist, but neither did she know how to respond. She originally thought that, if one day someone kisses her, it would be necessary to leave her eyes open to look at him. But now, her eyes were shut tight and she could only use her fingers to cling to his wide shoulders.

Gu Tingchuan’s clothes were very casual today. The gray shirt had some British flavors, and his trousers were wrapped around two slender legs, Yet, the way he wore these clothes exuded a strong sense of masculinity, making him seem more dangerous.

He only held her face with a few fingers and did not even use the full force of his hand, but it was impossible for her to move. His mere touch dominated her completely.

He really was a man favored by the goddess of fate.

There was some confusion in her mind, some indescribable delight that, when aroused by the taste and sensation of his mouth, made her unable to resist the need to press closer. She wanted a deeper taste, even as her ears drummed with the rhythmic tempo of her quickening heartbeat.

The situation of the two became more and more uncontrollable, but there was no obstacle. This was a kiss between a pair of husband and wife, but also a kiss between an unfamiliar man and woman.

Finally, Yi Ran’s first kiss was interrupted by a knock on the door. When Gu Tingchuan left her lips, his fingers seemed to be deliberately pinching her cheek before he got up and went to open the door.

Yi Ran did not need to look at the door, knowing that her face was too red to see people. She lowered her head and pretended to be busy with her mobile phone. Looking at her phone, she found that Zhang Rongrong had called.

As she called her friend back, she could hear Gu Tingchuan standing at the door and talking to the staff. After that, his voice was slightly raised and he said, "My script can't be changed like this."

Director Gu can really have a bit of a temper, a departure from his usual gentle calmness.

As Yi Ran touched her hot lips that had just been thoroughly kissed, her surging emotions finally calmed, but her heart was still shaking.

As night descended, the streets were warmly lit up by the soft yellow glow of the street lamps, and the layer of clouds had already slowly dispersed. By the time they left, the Jiaye Building was already dark. There were not many stars overhead, making the night sky seemed silent and boundless.

Because of the kiss in the afternoon, Yi Ran did not know what to say to the other person. On the way to his home, sitting in the passenger seat was like sitting on needles.

Gu Tingchuan drove the car into a community where a few houses still had lights on. Although his house was just a fairly small apartment in the city, the inside was structured like something right out of a large mansion, with the rooms shaped by modern architecture. The decorative style of the home was similar to his private office; it was like a modern art exhibit. Although it was elegant and clean, it was still cold and had no “home” atmosphere.

Gu Tingchuan took off his shoes at the porch, and when he handed her a pair of women's slippers, she didn't know whether it had belonged to a maid. After changing shoes, she looked up to find the several paper boxes she had packed neatly stacked in the hall.

As he walked forward, he said to her, "The things that you need my help with can be left on the side. I will show you the house first."

Yi Ran did not utter a sound but followed behind Gu Tingchuan. Throughout the journey, she was strangely silent. But he also did not mind. He recalled the kiss and was in a good mood, such that, above his graceful chin, there was the arc of a smile and his features could not maintain his usual seriousness. “This is my studio. Please don’t enter it casually or touch the information inside, especially the books related to movies. This is just a personal habit of mine. I have left a few bookshelves in the study room for you. If you don’t like the decorations of the house, you can change it but just let me know beforehand. There is an extra closet in the master bedroom, and I have left you some space…”

He patiently told her all the details of the house and the "rules" he had already set beforehand. She listened to it seriously, but later she couldn’t help but start to ruminate.

She really didn’t expect that one day she would not only get to see the place where the godly Director Gu Tingchuan lived, but even live with him here...

Yi Ran still felt a kind of inner shock, which was like suddenly and unexpectedly having the biggest "adventure" of her life.

Seeing that she had gradually stopped responding, Gu Tingchuan looked at her and said, "Are you tired?"

“No, I am in good spirits. Usually, my nightlife will have just begun." Yi Ran smiled and glanced at the time on her phone. At this time, she would probably be opening a computer to play an online game, but she obviously could not expect Gu Tingchuan to understand.

She continued to follow him around, looking at this and that. Gu Tingchuan was usually very busy with work, but she enjoyed the fact that he was taking time with her.

In the house, there was not only a bar but snooker table. He even had private wine cellar that, though small, looked very elegant under the warmth of a chandelier.

Gu Tingchuan glance at it with a pair of dark eyes, and she caught sight of his clean profile. Then, he flicked off the light switch on the wall and turned to her, saying, “You’re probably not used to living here yet. I will pour you a glass of wine. Drinking a little will help you relax somewhat.”

Yi Ran shrugged and accepted the drink . “I’m not used to it. But my mom is already anxious to arrange my room into a mahjong room.”

Gu Tingchuan laughed softly, realizing that her sense of humor was really very different from those around him.

The taste of wine and food so late at night helped Yi Ran to calm down. When Gu Tingchuan took the cake and the wineglass into the study, he saw Yi Ran stepping on a chair with bare feet and trying to put the books she'd brought on to the top shelf.

Her long hair shimmered in the bright light, and half of her small face was in his sight. Seeing such a scene in his room for the first time, he couldn’t help but reveal a smile.

"Come down." Gu Tingchuan's voice was sharp and commanding. "Your feet have just gotten better. Be careful not to fall again."

Yi Ran, who had long gotten used to doing the heavy lifting by herself, suddenly realized that someone cared so much. Her heart warmed as he held her hand to help her down, and he personally began to neatly arrange her books for her.

Her gaze shifted to his bookshelf next to her own, and she saw an interesting title. “This book introduces the work of Fuksa, right? Didn’t he design a domestic airport? Would you mind if I borrow it?”

Gu Tingchuan thought that her interest was pretty broad, not limited to just anime and cartoons. He took a glance and nodded. “Aside from the items in the studio, feel free to use anything else as you pleased.”

After they finished with the study, the two decided to take a break. They each carried a book and a glass of wine as they entered the spacious master bedroom. By the bay window, there was a table with a Go chessboard on top, but Gu Tingchuan piled the books on the bedside table instead. The thick air conditioner made the bed feel cool and refreshing.

With dinner resolved and since her newly purchased desktop computer cannot be moved, Yi Ran had nothing else to do but lay on the sofa in the bedroom and read.

Outside the living room, the music player drew out a leisurely tune. The house was like a bachelor pad. She humorously thought that there was no trace of any other woman in the whole house. She wondered if the director intended for it to be so.

Overnight, the newest gossip about Gu Tingchuan will eventually be the topic of his flash marriage. Once the media and fans knew, they would probably go crazy.

She flipped through the book while thinking about it and then heard someone said next to her: "Fuksa, he called architecture visual poetry. Regarding the airport you mentioned...Simply speaking, his design philosophy was ‘fish swimming in the lake, birds inhabiting the tree '.'

This simple phrase was spoken by him, and the sound was like being enveloped by warmth, adding a bit of an attractive appeal.

She lifted her head to look at him and saw his smiling face and dark eyes, looking particularly appealing.

Yi Ran sighed, resigning herself to her fate. She began to unconsciously open her heart to him. "I previously thought about becoming a designer, but later I found out that my brain was not big enough."

She probably drank a few glasses of red wine already, for there was a clear drunkenness in her eyes. "Director Gu likes his work so much. No wonder the style you like is like this..."

After all, the style of architecture in his home had a sense of freedom and high technology.

Gu Tingchuan noticed that her eyes were shining. Her pretty face had already been covered with a layer of blush. Seeing this look, he said with a smile, “I think that no matter which form of creation, the most important thing is to stick to your spirit and persist. Your own art is to stick to your heart.”

Yi Ran lazily stretched out her waist and adjusted her posture. She said softly, “In the end, teaching was not my first choice. Nowadays, many people belittle teachers. On the surface, the work may seem fascinating. But, the more remote the place the teacher worked, the harder it is for the teacher. In fact, when I was an intern, I felt very tired and thought about giving up. But, in the end... I still stayed stupid. Probably because I like to see the young people filled with hope."

Gu Tingchuan remembered her peaceful smile at that time and thought that, in the entertainment circle, where he was used to seeing all kinds of beauty, it was not so bright and moving. But, yet, there was an unforgettable charm in the curves of those lips. It was probably one of the reasons why he chose to marry her.

"I can see that you like teaching very much. Gu Tai also likes you very much."

Yi Ran can't tell if this was a good thing or not. She bit her bottom lip, remembering the face of the child’s father, Gu Tingyong. The news was actually not surprising. On the one hand, looking at this single matter, it may look crazy on the outside but may not actually be so severe. On the other hand, she felt that the two sons of the Gu parents were really popular.

However, he was not the same as his brother. He was Gu Tingchuan.

This man whom she did not know too well but whom also gave her a lot of stability.

Yi Ran reminded him, "The news that Gu Tai's parents are divorcing must have some influence on him. As an uncle, you should also take more time to care about him."

Gu Tingchuan nodded and walked into the bathroom. When he came out, he saw her looking at her phone from time to time. He began unbuttoning his shirt and slipped his finger across the neckline. He said, "You’re welcome to use my computer, desktop or notebook." "

Yi Ran felt that the essence of her "internet addiction" had gradually been exposed. She hastened to save it. "Oh, nothing. I won't die without touching the computer one day."

Her eyes inadvertently looked at the big bed behind Gu Tingchuan. Thinking of the room not far from next door, she scratched her head and asked, "Where should I sleep tonight?"

He paused his movements, as if he didn't understand what she meant. "Where can you sleep?"

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Translator:

One of the things I really like about this story is how the author shows them getting to know and to truly understand each other first before falling deeper in love. It made their relationship seem more realistic and more durable. This story is rather slow-paced, but it is quite sweet and savory.

Now, all seriousness aside, we finally got a kiss...perhaps a bed scene next? (*Wiggles eyebrows) Heehee.

END OF CHAPTER 9

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM VOTING .. ALL CREDITS GO TO THE AUTHOR AND XIXI TRANSLATIONS .

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Hearing him say this, although Yi Ran did not object, she couldn’t help but feel some shyness in the bottom of her heart. After all, it was one thing to agree to marry, but it was altogether different having to lie on a bed with a man she was not wholly familiar with.

Yi Ran was fully aware that Gu Tingchuan often called for this kind of thing on set, and so it was probably nothing to him. But his aura was too strong, such that, after he finished this sentence, her heart jumped like crazy. Feeling embarrassed, she did not know how to answer him.  

He noticed her anxiety and even if he lacked “real combat experience” he could guess what she was thinking. Although he had not been willing to appease those actors and actresses under him, at least he knew how to comfort others.

Gu Tingchuan turned back and asked: "Do you have difficulties sleeping in a bed other than your own?"

Yi Ran shook her head. She thought that he would be a gentleman and say that they would sleep in separate beds tonight but she was wrong. Fortunately Gu Tingchuan’s red wine and music, along with other various details of taking care of her, still give her some peace of mind.

She was considering how to discreetly put forth this proposal but Gu Tingchuan seemed to be one step ahead of her. He filled up her glasses again and asked, “So what is going on with Gu Tai?” 　　

Yi Ran held the crystal glass up to her lips. “Ah? I didn't say anything about what happened to him…?” 　

She suspected that Gu Tai was being bullied but dared not say anything to the teacher. However, since she couldn't be 100% certain, she had decided not to tell him beforehand. 

Gu Tingchuan furrowed his eyebrows and said helplessly, "He is still young but is mature for his age, and he is naturally more complicated than his peers. The more the parents are less reliable, the more mature the child will be."

Then he took a change of clothes from the closet. Looking back at her, he said, "I’ll go to the bathroom outside and take a shower there.”

This reminder Yi Ran she had not removed her clothes from the box. Putting on her slippers, she went downstairs and took out some newly bought undergarments and a nightdress. 　　

As the night passed, her heart became more and more tense. After coming out of the shower, she did not see Fu Tingchuan’s figure and guessed that he was in his studio. 

Feeling wide awake, she slipped under the quilt and sent a message to Zhang Rongrong, then brushed Weibo. 　　

Zhang Rongrong: What is the idea of ​​the wedding night? Look at the value of this director, this figure, this talent. Don’t you want to attack in minutes?

Yi Ran: I just spoke with my mother earlier, and it scared my heart to death. Save me!"

Zhang Rongrong: I wish you success in pushing down the male god. You must know that the industry is saying that he is sexually cold?

Yi Ran: Cold in manner but not completely indifferent. Anyway, I am getting ready to wrap the quilt around me like tube and hide under it. I’m not coming out. Good bye!

Zhang Rongrong: Hahahaha. Driving underneath and not coming out? I understand!

They talked too much, and she didn’t hear the footsteps until Gu Tingchuan was already by the side of the bed. When she heard his voice, it was almost in his ear. “Why are you watching the mobile phone again?"

She suddenly couldn’t help laughing, and wanting to deliberately provoked him, said with a serious face, "I’m just chatting with my friends, catching up on gossip, and still want to play a game."

Yi Ran looked up at him and saw his dark hair and his eyes gradually deepened: "I deeply dislike it when people indulge in mobile phones, or other electronic products."

His body exuded a strong scent of freshness from his shower. Compared to the careful and precise manner in the daytime, the person whose figure was brightly lit by the two bedside lamps on the wall was now  more casual and relaxed.

“These days, who doesn’t play on mobile phones? Mr. Gu, how old are you mentally?”　Even as Yi Ran said this, she still cooperatively put down the phone. She obviously can’t escape so it was best to spend some time with this person. After all, she was sitting on the same bed as this talented, handsome and great director.

"Probably I am really old?"

She wondered if he deliberately lowered his voice, so that the sound lingered in her ears and created a double effect of hypnosis and awareness.

Her scalp tingling, she desperately thought of a topic. “Director Gu, in fact, I’ve been curious and wanted to ask if you can tell me about the usual things in the studio?”

Yi Ran’s palm was full of sweat, deeply aware that she was on a strange bed with a man she was not really close to. Then, remembering that they were already a couple, she was able to relax somewhat.

Gu Tingchuan perceived her little emotions, rested quietly on the bedside, and slowly told her about the details about filming. The result was that the more he speaks, the more committed and eloquent he became.

After hearing about some of the works from the Jiaye film company, Yi Ran found herself beginning to appreciate some of the unique plots and details in Gu Tingchuan's films, including his habit of passionately talking about it

He had long gotten used to all kinds of flattery and praise, from the master predecessors to the admiration of countless younger generations, but it was still very surprising to discover that many of her ideas have never been heard before, more similar to the average audience. It was thought-provoking, but it also brought some unique perspectives about what type of girl she was.

“The lighting filter and the clothing set of Cloud Headdress was amazing. Also, how can He Yang be so handsome. If one day I met him on the road ...” 

After that, the topic was extended to the merits of the camera stand, how to shoot the thrilling long shots in movies, and to discuss Gu Tingchuan’s plans. 

 "When there are opportunities in the future, you can come to the scene." 

 Yi Ran's mood was high. "Really?" 

 "I am just afraid that you will feel bored." Gu Tingchuan put down the document in his hand and looked look at her face, then said: "Yes. You can also think about what kind of wedding you want. After I finished the show, we should be able to do it." 

"It doesn’t really matter. Anyway, I’m not  worried ......" 

Yi Ran still thought that she needed more time to adapt to her new identity. 

At this time, the speaker outside the bedroom changed to a foreign love song. She noticed that the beautiful lyrics seemed to be alluding to sex. The room, which had originally been focused on drinking and chatting, sudden had a little bit of an awkward atmosphere The reason could be the red wine, or that the man in front of her eyes was so attractive to her. She felt a little dizzy and, thinking of the sweet and hot first kiss that afternoon in the office, she suddenly became very warm.  

When her body fell backward, she suddenly found herself wrapped in a warm embrace. At the same time, she could instantly feel that underneath Gu Tingchuan’s thin shirt was a fit and powerful body.

She hurriedly looked up to meet a pair of deep and dark eyes, even as his lips descended. 

At first, the kiss was slow and reassuring, almost gently placating. But, gradually, by degrees, he began to skillfully explore her mouth, as if she was a territory he longed to conquer. For her part, this entanglement became full of joy and comfort. 

Some things don't need to be said with words, just need to feel. Gu Tingchuan looked down at her eyes and his burning gaze reminded her of something that Zhang Rongrong had once said: "There is no need for a man to take off your clothes. If he really wants you, he can strip you completely with just his eyes." 

Gu Tingchuan’s hot gaze at this moment was almost so direct there was nowhere to escape, exuding a powerful magnetism that was purely, blatantly male. 

 “You, what do you want to do..." 

“I didn't intend for us to have a fake marriage. We can fulfill the husband and wife obligations." He held her fingertips that had trembled, like a competent lover. “But I will never force you.”

Gu Tingchuan’s back was slightly rising and falling. Yi Ran’s forehead had faints beads of sweat as she was pressed down on the soft bed, his lips brushing against her skin, soft as silk. And the skin tingled and grew heated in the aftermath of his lips.

"What do you think?" 

Yi Ran heard this question and looked up in a daze. She met his gaze and then intensity of caused her to swallow. She suddenly became confused, not out of fear, but more by the sensation that her body was soaked in warm water. 

The beauties in his circle were probably dazzling, and the director was a very popular title. What's more, he was Gu Tingchuan, who was eccentric and indifferent and obsessed with filming. Yi Ran didn’t know if he had been with countless other people, but, suddenly, she realized that she quite minded. 

She didn’t know when the music from the living room stop play, but the shyness on her face became more and more attractive under the wash of bright lights. 

"I don't know..." Her words were swallowed up by another strong kiss, mixed in the scent of his coffee and shower gel and red wine. "Gu Tingchuan..." 

But, suddenly, she became dazed again because, in the glare of light, she saw his smooth chest. Seeing the outlines of his wide shoulders and firm pectoral, the muscles of the abdomen taut with power, Yi Ran wanted to cry “Foul!” How could she resist this abdominal muscle! 

Under the caress of his fingers, she gradually felt the wet tides of desire, the taste as if arriving at a beautiful peak and being unable to resist. Even breathing had become difficult. 

“Relax, don't be nervous...Yes...Let me in…”

Gu Tingchuan's hoarse voice was a low rumble, heavy with rare desire. Even he himself was surprised when he detected it. Was it right to let himself indulge in this uncontrollable situation? 

“Right now, I probably still can..."

But she was resolutely clinging to his shoulders, trying to get closer to him, to hug him, to approach him, like a traveler wanting to hold on to the only source of light on a dark, dark night. There was no hesitation. 

This action of hers caused all thoughts to fled, making him only want to bury himself inside her soft body. 

Yi Ran was swept up in a vast storm, and there was only one conscious thought left in her mind: from now on, she could only depend on this man. Above her, his expression was especially gentle. 

"Is it good? I need to go faster...." 

"Mmm..." Her voice was a low and ambiguous moan. His large hand held her smaller one, fingers tightly entwined, even as his other hand explored and fondled the curves of her body, igniting a wet fire within her. 

She bit her bottom lip, her body trembling as she endured the fierce entry. Then, Gu Tingchuan resolved any possible resistance with a soft and overbearing kiss. 

She responded with a clumsy tongue. A leg inadvertently wrapped around his waist and this action made him hot all over. After calming her pain, he pulled her into the flames of desire and carried her along the undulating river of pleasure.

The desire of the body always comes earlier than the awakening of love. 

END OF CHAPTER 10