Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 47

Chapter 47

After giving the gift, Chen Shu didn’t disturb Yan Jingchuan further.

Learning that he could leave tomorrow, he first called the film crew to end his leave, then went to wash up.

Yan Jingchuan didn’t return from the study for a long time.

Chen Shu leaned against the bedside, made annotations in his script, then lay down directly to sleep.

Since Yan Jingchuan didn’t want him to mention what happened in the morning and probably didn’t enjoy sharing a bed with him either, and since this was his last night here, avoiding further conversation before sleep might make Yan Jingchuan more comfortable.

When he woke up.

Chen Shu opened his eyes to find the space beside him still empty.

As he tried to get up, his shoulders and arms immediately felt numb and swollen.

Just then, Yan Jingchuan’s neatly dressed figure passed by the bedside. Seeing he was already awake, Yan Jingchuan said with his usual expression: Morning.

Chen Shu moved his arm and, upon seeing him, couldn’t help recalling the face he’d seen up close when waking yesterday morning.

Probably because he was used to having Wangcai nearby, he hadn’t noticed any of Yan Jingchuan’s movements during the nights they’d slept together.

However, the longer he spent with Yan Jingchuan, the more he could see the differences between his surface demeanor and his true nature.

All the descriptions used for Yan Jingchuan in the original text were far less vivid than the real person before him.

What are you smiling about?

Chen Shu straightened his expression: Was I smiling?

Yan Jingchuan looked at him, his face darkening as he threw the clothes in his hand onto Chen Shu: You should get up.

Chen Shu removed the shirt from his face and accepted his suggestion: Alright, Director Yan.

You— Yan Jingchuan started, then pursed his lips and turned around when he saw Chen Shu directly changing out of his pajamas before continuing, When do you plan to leave?

Chen Shu said: The sooner the better.

Including today’s travel time, he’d been away from the film crew for three days and needed to return quickly to make up for lost progress.

Yan Jingchuan said: Fine. After breakfast, I’ll have the driver prepare the car.

Chen Shu said: Thank you.

After confirming the timing, he got up from the bedside, washed up in the bathroom, then went downstairs with Yan Jingchuan.

Yan Xinli and Wen Jiao were already at the dining table. After the two of them took their seats, Yan Jinqing, who usually rose early, finally made his belated appearance.

Leaning on a cane, he stopped every three steps, sighing mournfully.

Yan Xinli rushed over to support him in alarm: Dad, what’s wrong?

Yan Jinqing glanced at Yan Jingchuan’s back: I didn’t sleep at all last night.

… Seeing his expression, Yan Xinli said helplessly, Dad, don’t overthink things. Children and grandchildren will have their own fortunes.

You don’t know anything! Yan Jinqing scolded angrily, then paused, coughed lightly, and continued to his seat at the head of the table. I thought about it all night – if Jingchuan and Chen Shu are together, and you have no children, what will happen to the Yan Corporation in the future?

Yan Xinli burst out laughing: Dad, you’re thinking way too far ahead!

Yan Jinqing turned to look at him.

Yan Xinli’s laughter caught in his throat as he sat down and served food to Wen Jiao: Let’s eat.

Yan Jinqing then turned to Yan Jingchuan: Have you thought about this problem?

Yan Jingchuan only said: Grandfather can take back the Yan Corporation anytime. I have no objections.

Yan Jinqing angrily tapped his cane on the floor: Stop using that line to brush me off! You’re counting on your father being idle all day, thinking I can’t do anything about it, aren’t you!

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Yan Xinli: …

Forget it.

He couldn’t afford to offend anyone.

He pretended not to hear.

Wen Jiao stepped in to smooth things over: Oh? Jingchuan, are you wearing cufflinks today?

Yan Jinqing instinctively glanced over and was immediately distracted. Don’t you usually dislike wearing accessories like these?

Yan Xinli also asked, From home? I haven’t seen these before.

Yan Jingchuan raised his hand to pick up his water glass.

The fine blue sparkles shone exceptionally bright under the light and water’s gleam.

The three watched him take a small sip of warm water and set the glass down before he said calmly, A birthday gift from Chen Shu.

Yan Xinli: …

What’s there to show off!

It’s just a pair of cufflinks!

Wen Jiao smiled and said, They’re quite nice. Chen Shu has excellent taste.

Yan Jinqing couldn’t stand seeing the two lovebirds being affectionate. Hearing Yan Jingchuan’s words made his mouth turn downward, and he merely said, That’s thoughtful of him.

Chen Shu said, It’s only right.

After dinner, the five of them moved to the living room together.

Yan Jingchuan had originally planned to leave directly, but he received a phone call midway and stepped aside. Watching his back disappear from view, Yan Jinqing seized the opportunity to say to Chen Shu, I’d like to have a word with you, Mr. Chen. I wonder if you’d be willing to oblige?

Chen Shu said, Please go ahead.

Without Yan Jingchuan by his side, Yan Jinqing’s expression turned cold, his face—already marked with wrinkles—carrying the authority accumulated over time.

He looked into Chen Shu’s eyes and first asked, I’d like to know how you and Jingchuan got together.

Yan Xinli picked up a fruit platter from the table, ready to listen.

Chen Shu said, Love at first sight.

Given the Yan family’s capabilities, investigating his background would be effortless. The less he said, the better.

Yan Jinqing frowned. Love at first sight? Then what made you fall for Jingchuan at first sight?

Yan Xinli waved his hand. Dad, love at first sight doesn’t need a reason. Besides, Jingchuan is good-looking—isn’t it normal for someone to like him?

Appearance? Yan Jinqing looked at Chen Shu. If it’s that simple, and you’ve only been together for a few months, your feelings probably aren’t that deep yet.

This time, without waiting for Chen Shu to respond, he got straight to the point. I believe you’re in love now, and I believe your affection for Jingchuan is genuine. But Mr. Chen, you must understand that two people staying together isn’t just about momentary feelings. You’re still young and have a long road ahead. Can you guarantee you’ll never change your heart toward Jingchuan from now on?

Yan Xinli sighed inwardly. Dad…

Yan Jinqing raised a hand to stop him and said to Chen Shu, I won’t force you to do anything. I just want to offer you a reasonable suggestion.

Chen Shu didn’t refuse outright. I’m all ears.

One year. His attitude made Yan Jinqing’s brow relax slightly. Remaining faithful is difficult. I hope you can separate for a year as a test for each other. If your resolve remains unchanged after a year, then I will never stand in your way again.

Just as Chen Shu was about to speak.

Don’t rush to give me an answer yet. Yan Jinqing said, I haven’t finished. My suggestion for you to separate for a year comes with a condition: if you agree, I will help you repay your family’s debts. Additionally, you’ll receive three percent of the shares in Huayuan Media under the Yan Corporation.

Hearing this, Chen Shu raised an eyebrow.

It had to be said, the terms Yan Jinqing offered were very tempting.

The debts were secondary.

Holding shares in Huayuan Media was undoubtedly like owning a goose that lays golden eggs.

What do you think? It’s just one year without seeing each other. If you agree now, I’ll prepare the contract immediately.

Hearing these words, the figure walking behind the partition screen paused.

But the next second.

A familiar, unwavering response reached his ears.

Sorry, I can’t agree.

Yan Jinqing was somewhat surprised: Why?

Yan Xinli couldn’t help but ask: Chen Shu, won’t you think it over?

The terms offered by the old man should be an enormous temptation for someone burdened with heavy debts, not to mention the shares. Could it be that Chen Shu didn’t understand what the shares could bring him?

Chen Shu said: Because I love Jingchuan.

Yan Jinqing frowned again: Think carefully. It’s only a year apart. Everything I promised will be yours, and after a year, I won’t interfere anymore.

Chen Shu said: Thank you for your kindness, but I love Jingchuan. I can’t bear to be apart from him for even a second, let alone a whole year.

Yan Xinli felt his back teeth aching with sourness again.

Yan Jinqing looked at Chen Shu, his heart sinking: Are you sure?

Chen Shu said: I’m sure.

He was quite interested in Yan Jinqing’s offer.

Unfortunately, he had an agreement with Yan Jingchuan first.

Yan Jingchuan had proposed this arrangement precisely for today.

Using him as an excuse to avoid social obligations.

Moreover, without this arrangement, he wouldn’t have received Yan Jinqing’s offer in the first place.

But considering the probability of unexpected events, he added: Unless Jingchuan agrees, then I’ll respect his decision.

Yan Jinqing wanted to say more.

Yan Jingchuan emerged from behind the partition: I don’t agree.

Yan Xinli abruptly stopped eating his fruit and looked at him: How long have you been back?

Yan Jingchuan said: Long enough.

Yan Xinli: … He’d only said one sentence earlier—surely it hadn’t been overheard?

Yan Jinqing said: Jingchuan, you should seriously consider my suggestion. One year in exchange for my permanent non-interference—isn’t that a good deal?

Yan Jingchuan said: This matter requires no consideration.

Yan Jinqing thought for a moment: Ten months?

Seeing Yan Jingchuan’s unchanged expression as he approached, he lowered his offer again, Six months?

Yan Jingchuan said: Not even one day.

He reached out his hand toward Chen Shu, We should go.

Chen Shu took his hand and stood up from the sofa.

Yan Jinqing grabbed his cane and pulled back their joined hands: Jingchuan, you can’t just leave like this. How will you explain this to the shareholders? How will you explain it to the employees?

Yan Xinli said: Dad, it hasn’t come to that yet.

Hearing his voice, Yan Jingchuan turned to look at him.

You agree, right— Meeting Yan Jingchuan’s gaze, Yan Xinli’s heart skipped a beat, —Jingchuan?

Yan Jingchuan had already turned back to Yan Jinqing: Grandfather wants an heir?

Of course I do! Yan Jinqing said, You and Chen Shu can’t have children. Are you going to let the Yan Group have no successor?

Yan Jingchuan said: The Yan Group won’t be without a successor.

Yan Jinqing’s eyes lit up: Oh?

Yan Xinli felt uneasy hearing this but couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong.

Then he heard Yan Jingchuan say: Since Chen Shu and I can’t have children, someone else can.

Yan Jinqing was momentarily stunned, then followed his gaze until it landed on Yan Xinli.

Yan Xinli froze.

He looked at Yan Jingchuan.

He was certain this was Yan Jingchuan’s retaliation, but he never expected that just for echoing the old man’s words earlier—merely suggesting Chen Shu consider the offer—Yan Jingchuan would ruthlessly push him into the fire.

Yan Jingchuan gave a slight nod to the three people. If there’s nothing else, Chen Shu and I will take our leave.

With that, he held Chen Shu’s hand and walked side by side toward the door.

Wait!

Yan Xinli quickly raised his hand. Jingchuan, come back here!

Yan Jinqing’s cane, which had already been released from Yan Jingchuan and Chen Shu’s hands, now landed on Yan Xinli’s shoulder again.

Xinli, let’s talk.

The words coming from behind sounded like a curse to his ears.

Watching the two receding figures walking further away, Yan Xinli was filled with regret and spoke with grief and indignation, Yan Jingchuan, your father has treated you well!!

Yan Jingchuan didn’t look back.

Chen Shu went out with him and got into the car. After the driver picked up Zhang Shi, they headed straight for the airport.

On the way, Chen Shu looked at Yan Jingchuan. Aren’t you staying to rest for a while?

Yan Jingchuan’s previous actions were likely intended to create the illusion of cohabitation to avoid Yan Jinqing discovering any clues.

Now that the goal had been achieved, Yan Jingchuan probably didn’t need to be with him constantly anymore.

Yan Jingchuan said, No need.

He also looked at Chen Shu.

But the same hesitation as last night held back his words.

He wanted to ask, why didn’t you agree to the conditions just now?

Chen Shu accepted this arrangement to pay off his debts. There was clearly a simpler and faster method just now, so why refuse?

Meeting his gaze, Chen Shu asked, Is something wrong?

Yan Jingchuan raised his hand to brush over the cufflinks on his sleeve and opened the file on his lap. Nothing.

Zhang Shi, sitting in the front seat as usual, instinctively glanced at the rearview mirror. His eyes were dazzled by a flash of blue light reflected in the mirror. Looking more carefully, he was surprised to discover it was coming from Yan Jingchuan’s cuff.

After a long moment, his gaze shifted upward and directly met Yan Jingchuan’s dark eyes. His eyelids twitched violently. Director Yan…

Yan Jingchuan said, What are you looking at?

Your cufflinks, Zhang Shi hurriedly said. Director Yan is wearing cufflinks today—they look absolutely stunning!

Hearing him mention the cufflinks, Chen Shu recalled what Yan Jinqing had said during breakfast and told Yan Jingchuan, So you don’t like jewelry. I should have known and given you something else.

No, Yan Jingchuan said. I really like this pair.

It was just that this fondness came without reason.

Quietly, thicker and deeper tangled threads wandered through his heart, yet he had no way to explore them.