Shen Xiuqi stared at the two locked in a kiss for a few seconds, his expression darkening. He turned away, a storm brewing in his eyes. Assistant Chen had no choice but to follow along, hearing Shen Xiuqi mutter irritably. “Isn’t this supposed to be a watch commercial? Why add all these unnecessary scenes? What a ridiculous ad. Make sure she doesn’t do anything like this in the future.”

Assistant Chen trailed silently behind, trying to make himself as inconspicuous as possible—anything to avoid becoming the target of Shen Xiuqi’s simmering anger.

It was obvious Shen Xiuqi was in no mood for pleasantries. After grumbling, he felt a surge of frustration building and shot a look at Assistant Chen, frowning as he asked. “Why did she agree to an ad like this?”

Assistant Chen could only sigh internally. Who could he even ask?

Shen Xiuqi didn’t wait for an answer and headed out, his face still clouded. He climbed into the car waiting outside the studio, his presence chilling the air.

Assistant Chen watched as Shen Xiuqi’s figure exuded an icy aura, leaving him feeling as if winter had come early. He almost wanted to layer up on the spot.

“President Shen, where should we go now?” The driver, Uncle Zhong, had picked up on Shen Xiuqi’s dark mood but pressed on out of duty.

Shen Xiuqi replied in a clipped, icy tone. “To the company.”

Uncle Zhong quickly acknowledged, turning the car around to take him back to the office.

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At the film studio, no one knew Shen Xiuqi had been there. Everyone was focused on their work until the couple’s watch ad wrapped up.

Su Yaya and Yan Junyi’s photoshoots had gone smoothly. Though they had been criticized by Director Qu for poor coordination at first, they quickly adjusted, showing precise acting skills. Immersed in the shoot, they finished the couple’s watch ad just as Director Qu had envisioned.

Afterwards, Su Yaya and Yan Junyi breathed a sigh of relief. They thanked the crew for their hard work, and a harmonious atmosphere filled the set.

The two headed back to the makeup room to remove their makeup. Finding the hallway empty, Su Yaya took the chance to say to Yan Junyi. “Thank you for standing up for me on Weibo the other day.”

On the day of the incident, Shen Xiuqi had taken Su Yaya’s phone, so she hadn’t known what was happening online. Later, she learned that Yan Junyi had clarified the situation for her, though it wasn’t until the following day.

Thankfully, Zhou Peiyun had already stepped in, forwarding Yan Junyi’s Weibo post and adding a supportive message. She referred to Yan Junyi as Su Yaya’s good neighbor and posted a cute photo of the two of them, which earned Su Yaya a lot of positive attention.

Fans on Weibo began trending hashtags like #bestneighbor and #mineisBrotherYan.

Comments poured in, with many joking about how lucky Su Yaya was to have such a handsome neighbor and wishing they had neighbors like them. The playful banter lifted everyone’s spirits, creating a lighthearted atmosphere.

Occasionally, a negative comment would appear, but it was quickly drowned out by Su Yaya and Yan Junyi’s fans, who worked hard to keep the peace on their Weibo pages.

Seeing all this, Su Yaya felt deeply grateful to Yan Junyi for his help. She was well aware of how devastating cyberbullying could be and knew how easily online personalities like her could be targeted. Yan Junyi’s post had been a huge help. She had wanted to thank him immediately and even tried calling him, but he had no service at the time. She figured he might have been busy, so she decided to wait until they met during this ad shoot. Thanking him in person felt more genuine anyway.

Originally, Su Yaya had planned everything perfectly. She intended to thank Yan Junyi in person when she saw him. But as soon as her makeup was done, his manager, Sister Wu, whisked him away before she had a chance to speak. To make matters worse, Sister Wu shot her a wary look, leaving Su Yaya feeling unsettled. This put her in a bad mood, which lingered throughout the start of the shoot, making it difficult for her to work smoothly with Yan Junyi. Thankfully, they both managed to adjust and ultimately completed the ad without any further issues.

Now, with the hallway empty, Su Yaya finally had her opportunity to thank him.

Yan Junyi looked at her with a complex expression, remembering the conflicting feelings he’d experienced when he decided to speak up for her on Weibo. The moment he realized that hired trolls were involved, he wanted to stand by her side. Just then, Sister Wu had rushed over, urging him to quickly clarify their relationship.

Taking the initiative to clarify felt completely different from doing so out of obligation. Sister Wu’s words had made things even more complicated; she’d warned him to keep his distance, cautioning that Su Yaya’s “sponsor” was someone a minor celebrity like him couldn’t afford to cross. That reminder reinforced the idea that they came from different worlds.

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