202: Chapter 202: Lou Bing'an's Album Released!

Chen Yu quietly held Su Lingyin.

Feeling the passage of time like this.

"What are you laughing at?" Chen Yu suddenly asked.

Su Lingyin looked up, a lingering smile still dancing in her eyes, like a pool of shimmering moonlight.

"I'm laughing at how someone looked so pitiful just now, as if the whole world had abandoned him." She poked Chen Yu's chest lightly with her fingertip.

"Now you're incredibly happy, aren't you?"

Chen Yu caught her mischievous finger, the feigned reserve in his eyes completely shattering to reveal a genuine, tender smile.

He lowered his head and rubbed his chin against the top of her head, smelling the familiar, incredibly reassuring light fragrance. "Yes, I'm happy."

He admitted it readily, tightening his embrace. "So, please pity me a little longer, Teacher Su."

"Just a little longer?" Her voice trailed upward, filled with teasing as she asked what she already knew.

"Ideally... a life sentence." Chen Yu's voice dropped, falling by her ear with an undisguised longing.

Outside, the moonlight deepened, gently soaking through the window frames and casting their embracing silhouettes onto the silent floor.

It felt as if time truly stretched infinitely at this moment, extending into something timeless.

He felt the person in his arms lean against him with her full weight, hearing her amused sigh against his chest. "Then... it depends on your performance."

Chen Yu chuckled, his chest vibrating slightly. "How does Teacher Su want me to perform?"

He loosened his embrace slightly and looked down at her.

The moonlight traced her eyelashes, casting delicate shadows beneath her eyes.

Su Lingyin blinked mischievously, suddenly reaching out to pinch his cheeks and pull them apart. "Smile for me first. Don't always frown like a little old man."

Her action was sudden, carrying a hint of charming bossiness.

Caught off guard, Chen Yu's mouth puckered slightly from her pinching. His usual calm and composed demeanor instantly crumbled, revealing a rare touch of boyishness.

Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, then ripples of helplessness and indulgence spread through his eyes.

Maintaining that somewhat ridiculous pose, he spoke indistinctly, "Su Lingyin..."

It was hard to tell if his tone was one of protest or resignation.

The cat napping in the corner of the sofa was startled awake by the commotion. It lazily opened its eyes to glance at the two, flicked its tail as if annoyed by the interruption of its peaceful slumber, and turned over to continue sleeping.

"Look, even the cat is annoyed by you."

Su Lingyin finally let go, but her fingertips brushed lingeringly across his cheek, her face full of smiles.

"The first step of your 'performance' is to smile more."

Chen Yu refused to be outdone. "You too. You're always so cold-faced; it's not good for your health."

Su Lingyin was puzzled; was there any necessary connection?

Chen Yu raised his hand and gently brushed her slightly pursed lips, his fingertips warm.

"Traditional Chinese Medicine says that Excessive worry harms the spleen," he explained solemnly, though his eyes sparkled with playfulness.

"And laughter can ventilate the lungs, making one feel better and harmonizing the Qi and blood."

He mimicked her tone from earlier. "Teacher Su, shouldn't the first step of your 'performance' also be to smile more?"

Su Lingyin slapped his hand away but couldn't help her eyes crinkling. "You're quick to use what you just learned."

"A great teacher produces a brilliant student." Chen Yu accepted the 'compliment' shamelessly and pulled her into his arms again.

This time, their chests were pressed together, allowing them to clearly feel the rhythm of each other's heartbeats and the irrepressible vibrations.

The tip of the cat's tail curled lazily at the edge of the sofa, as if in silent agreement.

Outside, the moonlight was at its peak.

It seemed as if time had truly stopped for them, freezing this laughter and warmth into an eternity.

"Alright, I really have to go back now."

"Okay." Chen Yu didn't press her further; it wouldn't be safe for Su Lingyin to head back too late.

The two shared a parting kiss in front of the car.

The streetlights peeked from the side.

"Drive safely," Chen Yu urged.

"I know." Su Lingyin waved her hand and left quite coolly.

But her gaze followed him in the rearview mirror until his figure became a blur.

Chen Yu returned to his room feeling a bit dejected.

His heart felt empty.

This home was missing a mistress.

He hoped that day would come soon.

...

The next day.

"Chen Yu, we need to go to the mall for a bit."

"Didn't you already buy everything?"

Su Lingyin explained, "Doesn't Auntie like Honey Cake? It's only good when it's fresh out of the oven."

Chen Yu had almost forgotten himself and felt a bit embarrassed. "You're more thoughtful than I am."

Su Lingyin stepped into the dessert shop, greeted by the fresh scent of milk.

"Hello, how can I help you?" the clerk behind the counter asked in a sweet, crisp voice.

"Excuse me, do you have any freshly made Honey Cakes?"

"Yes, a batch just came out of the oven and is still hot. Would you like a whole one? Our Honey Cakes have a great reputation; many customers buy them for the elderly and children at home, and they all say they're good."

"Yes, please pack a box for me. Make it look nice, it's a gift," Su Lingyin added.

"No problem!"

The clerk nimbly placed a golden, glistening, fluffy cake into a box, carefully tied a warm yellow ribbon, and made an exquisite bow.

Then, Su Lingyin held an exquisite cardboard box tied with a beautiful ribbon, emitting a warm, sugary fragrance.

Outside the shop, Chen Yu watched her focused profile and the faint smile on her face as she took the box. Moved, he stepped forward quickly to take the other bags from her.

"Let me take those."

Su Lingyin held the cake box a bit tighter and smiled. "I have to hold this one myself to keep it steady."

"Okay."

Chen Yu looked at her and said softly, "Su Su, thank you."

"There's nothing to thank me for," Su Lingyin lowered her head slightly, her ears turning a bit red.

"Let's go quickly, don't keep Auntie waiting."

Sunlight poured through the mall's glass ceiling, lengthening their side-by-side shadows, and the air seemed filled with a warmth as sweet as the Honey Cake.

...

While Chen Yu was taking Su Lingyin home,

A certain woman related to him was monitoring her album's data.

Chen Yu's ex-girlfriend—Lou Bingan.

Today was the first day of her album release, starting from eight in the morning!

After promotion, especially "promotion" within fan groups, a group of die-hard fans bought in bulk and continuously encouraged casual fans to buy as well.

This made Lou Bingan very happy.

But what followed...

A sudden influx of comments from other people's fans made Lou Bingan very unhappy.

Super Wudi unhappy!

The kind where she felt like she was going to explode!

Lou Bingan swiped across her phone screen, her nails nearly digging into the screen protector.

"Ex-girlfriend," "clinging to Chen Yu's fame," "the songs aren't that great"... these piercing words pricked her like needles.

Her meticulously crafted album, all her efforts and promotion, instantly became a laughable footnote in the face of the name "Chen Yu."

A strong sense of resentment and fury surged in her heart.