Chapter 24

Wen Tang couldn’t believe what kind of person her neighbor was. Was he somehow born to be her nemesis?

This was perhaps the most indifferent man Wen Tang had ever encountered in her twenty-six years! His universally praised looks, his proud physique, his star-like aura—none of it seemed exceptional in the presence of Zhou Jingyu.

She had planned to go to bed early, but now she couldn’t sleep.

She picked up her phone, which had been off since the afternoon. Liu Meifen usually contacted Wen Tang directly by phone. Since their argument, Liu Meifen has been blocked on WeChat and has not been added back. So, Liu Meifen could only reach Wen Tang by phone, and if that didn’t work, she’d have to wait until it did.

Filled with resentment, Wen Tang turned on her phone and, as expected, found a message from Gong Yue.

[Candy: Senior, I have a question I need you to answer honestly!]

The reply came quickly.

[Y: ?]

Seeing he was available to chat, Wen Tang quickly typed her message.

[Candy: Suppose, just suppose! You had an incredibly beautiful neighbor, to the point where everyone adored her and praised her endlessly. Would you feel even a little bit moved when you saw her? Even if not moved, would you unconsciously glance at her a couple of times?]

After typing out this lengthy message, Wen Tang reviewed it and didn’t think there was any problem in flattering herself this way, then hit send.

She waited patiently for his reply.

Two minutes later.

[Y: Probably… yes.]

This answer greatly surprised Wen Tang!

In fact, this was the answer she had expected, but hearing it from him didn’t make her happy.

Why was it that as long as someone was good-looking, he couldn’t help but look and feel moved?

……

Wen Tang felt a pang of jealousy.

She angrily typed out another message.

[Candy: Senior, I didn’t expect you to be so shallow too! I misjudged you!!!]

Zhou Jingyu sat on the sofa, his racing heart gradually returning to normal.

He looked at the message Wen Tang sent and couldn’t help but smile.

Had she asked him this question half an hour ago, his answer would have been “no,” but now…

Recalling the scene from the balcony, it was likely no man could escape such a reaction.

He shook his head slightly, trying to stop dwelling on it. Just thinking about it made his heart race again.

He replied to her.

[Y: Sorry, I’m just a normal man.]

The “sorry” was for seeing what he shouldn’t have seen.

The latter part of the message reflected his helplessness. He didn’t want to disappoint her, but he had indeed been shallow. And he was certain that if it happened again, he would likely be the same.

Wen Tang waited for his explanation, expecting him to at least defend himself, but seeing his reply left her feeling empty.

Could it be that no man in this world can resist the temptation of beauty?

Not even him?

When chatting with her, he had always seemed disinterested in women. If it weren’t for her persistence, they might still be on each other’s friends list. She could tell he wasn’t the type to be easily swayed by appearances, but now…?

Wen Tang was upset.

Even though she knew he was just telling the truth, and she understood this was a common trait among men, she had hoped he would be an exception.

Now it seemed she had just been overthinking.

……

In her disappointment, Wen Tang suddenly thought of someone else.

Her spirits were lifted.

[Candy: So, the neighbor I mentioned earlier, is he really abnormal? How could he not even glance at such a stunning beauty right in front of him? Doesn’t he have any issues?]

[Candy: No, he must have problems!]

[Candy: He’s probably not even a man!!!]

Wen Tang speculated with a hint of malice.

Soon, she received a reply.

[Y: ……………]

[Candy: What does the ellipsis mean? Is it an acknowledgment?]

[Y: Perhaps he just appears indifferent but is actually not?]

[Candy: Impossible!]

[Candy: Senior, I’ll be straightforward. That person is my neighbor. I consider myself… not bad, but he neither looks at me nor pays any attention. He’s even been sarcastic to me more than once.]

[Candy: Even Senior says he’s just a normal man.]

[Candy: And he… haha.]

[Y: …]

[Candy: In short, he’s definitely not normal!]

[Y: ……………]

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Over the years, no matter how many problems Wen Tang caused, Liu Meifen had always been there to clean up.

Since Liu Meifen wanted something from Wen Tang, she had to pay the price.

Wen Tang caused trouble with a clear conscience.

After that, Wen Haifeng indeed did not appear in front of Wen Tang again.

When Liu Meifen returned to Lingcheng, she inevitably scolded and lectured Wen Tang, but after hearing such things repeatedly, they were like the wind in her ears.

With Wen Haifeng out of the picture, time flew by, and before she knew it, another week had passed.

In just two days, Gong Yue would be joining the crew.

Wen Tang chatted with him on WeChat every night until late, and though it didn’t affect her much, Kexin and Yangyang were extremely excited.

“Waiting day and night, Little Cool Guy is finally coming!”

After all, Wen Tang was the only one in the crew who had shown interest and proactively added Gong Yue on WeChat.

Sweet love for Tang Tang was about to begin!

They were excited and happy!

The two little assistants were eagerly counting down the days in front of Wen Tang, and even the usually indifferent Wen Tang found herself oddly looking forward to it.

However, they only knew that Gong Yue would be joining the crew in a few days but had no idea exactly when, whether during the day or night.

Wen Tang didn’t know either.

Even though she chatted with him daily, she was wearing a different identity and didn’t want to inquire too closely about everything.

But with the date approaching and the influence of her two assistants, Wen Tang couldn’t help but be curious.

One day, in the middle of their chat, Wen Tang suddenly remembered this matter and subtly extended a probing question.

[Candy: Senior Brother, with the days counting down, your “Charge Forward” should be wrapping up soon. Have you set a date for when you’ll join the crew for your next project?]

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