Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 56

Chapter 56

Seeing Yan Jingchuan, Duan Xu instinctively released his grip and stammered, Director Yan?

Why was Yan Jingchuan here?

Or rather, why was it Yan Jingchuan again?

Yan Jingchuan only looked at Chen Shu.

Zhang Shi also opened the car door and stepped out.

Seeing Duan Xu standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Chen Shu, then glancing at Yan Jingchuan’s expression, he didn’t dare make a sound.

He had already witnessed their interaction from the car earlier.

While two men tugging at each other wasn’t particularly strange, as the car pulled up in front of them, he couldn’t help but feel there was something odd about Duan Xu’s demeanor.

Really?

Are gay men this common nowadays?

And this Duan Xu.

Trying to steal from Director Yan?

How admirably brave…

Fortunately, Chen Shu hadn’t responded, otherwise things might have gotten messy today.

Just as Zhang Shi was thinking this, he heard Chen Shu’s voice.

Did you have something to say?

… Zhang Shi tensed up and looked up at Chen Shu.

There were still others present.

A sliver of rationality struggled through the alcohol, and Duan Xu shook his head: It’s nothing important. We can talk when we meet in a couple of days for the variety show recording.

Alright. After responding, Chen Shu descended the steps and approached Yan Jingchuan. Why didn’t you wait in the car?

Yan Jingchuan countered: Afraid I’d interrupt your good time?

Chen Shu looked surprised: What good time?

Yan Jingchuan said coldly: You know perfectly well.

Hearing his unusual tone, Chen Shu asked: Are you in a bad mood today?

Yan Jingchuan paused slightly and averted his gaze: No.

Chen Shu then turned to look at Zhang Shi.

Zhang Shi: …

How dare he get involved in their conflict? He hurriedly said, Mr. Chen, Director Yan was worried you might be drunk. We should head back to the hotel as soon as possible.

Understanding the implication, Chen Shu raised an eyebrow and said: Don’t worry, Director Yan. I won’t accidentally bump into anything and get injured tonight.

Hearing this, Yan Jingchuan pressed his thin lips together tightly before relaxing them, though his jaw remained stern: Don’t talk nonsense.

Alright. Chen Shu smiled, reached out to hold the car door, and grasped Yan Jingchuan’s forearm with his other hand, gently turning him around. Let’s get in the car.

Watching Yan Jingchuan sit down with a frown, Chen Shu closed the car door, walked around the rear of the vehicle to the other side, nodded to Duan Xu who was still standing by the entrance, and got in as well.

Zhang Shi quickly returned to his seat and told the driver: Back to the hotel.

The car slowly started moving.

Yan Jingchuan looked at the documents in his hand.

After a while, he closed the folder.

Hearing movement from the back seat, Zhang Shi instinctively straightened his back, fully alert and prepared.

But after a long wait, the car remained as quiet as before.

Zhang Shi glanced in the rearview mirror.

Chen Shu was reading his script again.

Director Yan was gazing out the window again, the furrow in his brow reflected in the glass, as if troubled.

Zhang Shi couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

In the past, he had never seen Director Yan troubled, but recently it had become frequent. Truly, romance demands more energy than business.

But as an assistant, it was his duty to help solve his boss’s problems.

More importantly, if Director Yan’s troubles stayed bottled up, they would easily become his own troubles…

The reason for Director Yan’s displeasure tonight was obvious.

And Director Yan always seemed reluctant to let Chen Shu notice he was jealous.

Zhang Shi quietly organized his words and casually remarked: Were you chatting with Duan Xu earlier, Mr. Chen? What bad timing, interrupting you.

Chen Shu said: It’s fine.

Zhang Shi asked again: I heard Duan Xu mention the variety show you’ll be recording in a couple of days. Was that what you were discussing?

No. Chen Shu finally looked up. What would you like to know, Assistant Zhang?

Although they saw each other every morning and evening, Zhang Shi rarely engaged in casual conversation with him.

Zhang Shi gave a dry laugh. It’s nothing much, just that I heard Duan Xu mention this and wondered if Mr. Chen was going on another business trip?

Yes. Hearing him bring it up, Chen Shu thought for a moment and turned to Yan Jingchuan. This matter was only finalized today. After wrapping up filming, I’ll be shooting two variety shows for promotion. Each trip will take two days.

Zhang Shi breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally getting to the main point.

He continued, What about Duan Xu?

Chen Shu said, His schedule is the same as mine.

Duan Xu was the male lead in Moon in the Mirror, and given his strong commitment to this project, he naturally needed to be proactive about promotion.

After speaking, recalling the online rumors that had once circulated about him and Duan Xu, he added, If Director Yan minds, I can turn down these two variety shows.

Hearing this, Zhang Shi smiled.

Chen Shu really knew how to sweet-talk people.

The suggestion was made decisively, without any hesitation—the attitude was perfect. Now all that was needed was for Director Yan to accept it gracefully—

No need.

Zhang Shi’s smile froze on his face.

Yan Jingchuan glanced at Chen Shu. This is your work. Going back on your word could easily give people something to talk about.

Chen Shu asked, So you don’t mind?

Yan Jingchuan said, Why would I mind?

Zhang Shi: …

Why else?

Because you’re possessive and jealous, Director Yan!

Chen Shu didn’t insist further.

Zhang Shi asking these questions might have been on Yan Jingchuan’s instructions.

He understood.

The Yan family was an influential household. Yan Jingchuan was using him as a shield, probably just to avoid the matchmaking banquets arranged by Yan Jinqing and regain some peace. Naturally, he wouldn’t want his shield to be involved in romantic scandals with others, which could affect the reputation of the Yan family or Yan Jingchuan himself.

Thinking of this, Chen Shu said, I can try to make it a same-day round trip.

Since the contract began, Yan Jingchuan had never used his status as a sugar daddy to demand priority treatment. Instead, he discussed everything and even compromised.

Since he had shown concern about the rumors twice before, it was better to be cautious.

The time saved could be used for the new album his company was preparing.

Yan Jingchuan had just reopened his file, his expression unchanged as he said calmly, Fine.

Zhang Shi found it almost sickeningly sweet and discreetly withdrew.

After one last night at the hotel, Chen Shu and Yan Jingchuan returned to Hengtai Residential Area together.

After carrying his suitcase inside and before heading to the secondary bedroom, he asked Yan Jingchuan, Should I move into your room?

Yan Jingchuan said, Mm.

Staying with Chen Shu meant he wouldn’t need to return to Wangcai’s body at night, which was more convenient.

Chen Shu didn’t overthink it.

Now that he understood the reason behind Yan Jingchuan keeping him, even sharing a bed held no special meaning.

Besides, Yan Jingchuan had shown clear aversion during their first time sharing a room.

If Yan Jingchuan was willing to overcome his aversion to maintain the act, as the beneficiary, Chen Shu had no reason not to cooperate.

He didn’t have much luggage. After moving Wangcai’s dog crate to the master bedroom, most of the relocation was done.

After lunch, Yan Jingchuan went to Yan Corporation.

Having been away from the company for almost three months, he had a lot to catch up on. After returning from Chen Shu’s wrap-up, he left early and returned late every day.

During this time, Chen Shu also finished recording the promotional variety shows and went to the company to work on the new album. A week passed in the blink of an eye.

Another late night arrived.

On the way back to Hengtai Residential District, Zhang Shi couldn’t resist dozing off four times while driving Yan Jingchuan.

This week’s workload had truly been overwhelming!

Clearly, there weren’t that many urgent matters, yet Director Yan had resolved everything promptly. What would they even be busy with in the future? There’d be nothing left to do!

But he didn’t dare voice his concerns, so he could only continue working overtime.

Fortunately, the company no longer had any tasks requiring Director Yan’s personal attention, and this grueling period lasted only a week.

Startling awake from his fifth doze, Zhang Shi patted his cheeks.

A few more days of this, and he’d probably fall asleep standing up.

He unscrewed a bottle of mineral water and took a sip, using the motion to glance in the rearview mirror.

Even though Yan Jingchuan’s iron-willed workaholic image was deeply ingrained in everyone’s minds, Zhang Shi still felt profound admiration seeing not a trace of fatigue on the other man’s face.

For Director Yan to reach such a position at such a young age clearly wasn’t just due to his family name.

Arriving at the residential building, Zhang Shi got out and opened the car door for Yan Jingchuan.

Noticing Zhang Shi’s exhausted expression as he stepped out, Yan Jingchuan said, No need to come tomorrow. Take the day off.

An unexpected delight—Zhang Shi instantly woke up completely. Thank you, Director Yan!

Yan Jingchuan had already entered the building and gone upstairs.

When he opened the door, the living room lights were still on.

Returning to the bedroom, he saw Chen Shu was already asleep.

In his cage, Wangcai opened his eyes to look at him, twitched his ears, then let his eyelids droop again.

Yan Jingchuan gazed at Chen Shu on the bed, went to the secondary bedroom to wash up, then returned.

But when he sat down by the bed, Chen Shu still woke up.

Seeing Yan Jingchuan, he frowned and pinched the bridge of his nose, glancing at the time on the bedside table. So late?

Yan Jingchuan turned off the light and lay down. Company matters. Just finished.

Habit taking over, Chen Shu had already closed his eyes, casually pulling Yan Jingchuan into his arms. Sleep.

Yan Jingchuan stiffened briefly before relaxing.

In the darkness, his eyes traced the contours of Chen Shu’s face. After a moment, he said, Chen Shu.

Hmm? The sleep-hoarse response came a second later, laden with drowsiness.

Perhaps infected by that sleepiness or the overly familiar body warmth beside him, the accumulated fatigue surged up rapidly.

Yan Jingchuan closed his eyes.

Never mind. We’ll talk tomorrow.

No response came from beside him.

Only the equally familiar, steady breathing gradually deepened.

—

The next day.

When Yan Jingchuan woke again, opening his eyes revealed Chen Shu beside him holding a script in one hand while reading.

Noticing movement in his arms, Chen Shu turned to look at him. Awake?

Bright daylight streamed through the window.

He’d woken much later than usual this morning.

Chen Shu had been waiting for him for who knew how long.

Yan Jingchuan pressed his lips together and turned over. Why didn’t you wake me?

You were sleeping deeply, Chen Shu withdrew his arm. Been busy lately? I remember you came back very late last night. If you’re tired, sleep a while longer.

Yan Jingchuan said, Not too tired.

Chen Shu asked, Still going to the company?

No. Yan Jingchuan turned back to look at him. Are you busy today?

Chen Shu thought for a moment. I need to go back to the dormitory.

Yan Jingchuan frowned. What for?

Chen Shu said, It’s about He Qiyu. It’s not convenient here, so I’ll go to the dorm to talk with her and then come back.

Yan Jingchuan being open with the Yan family didn’t mean they needed to go public.

He and Yan Jingchuan were currently cohabiting, and if He Qiyu saw them, misunderstandings would be inevitable.

Yan Jingchuan got out of bed. It’s perfectly convenient here. You can have her come here to talk.

Chen Shu couldn’t help feeling surprised.

But since Yan Jingchuan said so, Chen Shu didn’t refuse—after all, it saved him an extra trip. Alright.

After breakfast, he called He Qiyu.

He Qiyu already knew he was staying elsewhere, so she wasn’t surprised. After getting the address, she said over the phone that she’d come right away.

Yan Jingchuan watched Chen Shu hang up. Once you finish talking with He Qiyu, I also have something to discuss with you.

Chen Shu said, Okay.

Not long after, He Qiyu arrived.

Chen Shu was feeding Wangcai.

Yan Jingchuan went to open the door.

He Qiyu, head lowered, rummaged in her bag as she stepped inside. Chen Shu, that variety show I mentioned earlier—

Halfway through her sentence, something felt off.

Huh?

Chen Shu doesn’t use a cane, does he?

The doubt flashed through her mind in an instant.

He Qiyu instinctively looked up.

Her eyes met Yan Jingchuan’s face.

In that moment, her heart nearly stopped.

Director Yan…

Tears streamed in her heart, but she struggled to keep a smile on her face. You… you’re here too…

Author’s note: ??