Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 76

Chapter 76

When Chen Shu returned from the charity gala, Yan Jingchuan was still awake.

After taking another shower, he saw Yan Jingchuan just lock his screen.

Finished with work?

Mm. Yan Jingchuan watched him walk to the bedside and sit down. Did the gala go smoothly?

Chen Shu glanced at him, unsure why he suddenly took interest in a charity event. Yes.

Yan Jingchuan asked further, Anything special happen tonight?

Something special?

Chen Shu said, No.

Any special people?

Chen Shu’s hand paused while pulling back the covers. He turned to look at Yan Jingchuan and couldn’t help laughing. You watched the live stream?

Yan Jingchuan turned away to switch off the bedside lamp, avoiding his gaze.

Chen Shu didn’t press further, only saying, I met Li Sheng tonight.

Yan Jingchuan brought it up casually, What did you talk about?

Chen Shu said, He asked me out.

Yan Jingchuan’s expression darkened. What was your reply?

Before Chen Shu could answer, he added, I want your exact words.

He trusted Chen Shu, but he didn’t trust Li Sheng.

Exact words? Chen Shu thought for a moment. I said, my lover forbids me from accepting any solo invitations.

Yan Jingchuan was slightly taken aback.

Chen Shu also switched off his lamp before turning back to him. Is Director Yan satisfied with that response?

Yan Jingchuan pursed his lips and after a long pause said, Mm.

With the lights off, he could only make out Chen Shu’s silhouette in the dimness, and the ever-overwhelming smile in his eyes.

But those eyes soon turned away.

Let’s sleep, Chen Shu said.

Yan Jingchuan lay down beside him as usual.

Yet the breath brushing against his cheek felt hotter than usual, feeding formless impulses in the dark and quiet, growing increasingly intense.

Chen Shu.

Hm?

His voice pulled back rationality from the edges.

Yan Jingchuan looked at his closed eyes and paused for a long moment.

In the end, he only said, You are not allowed to go—

Chen Shu said, Mm.

Yan Jingchuan hadn’t finished: —and you are not allowed to accept anyone else’s affections.

Chen Shu opened his eyes.

He looked at Yan Jingchuan but didn’t ask why, simply accepting it all.

Okay.

After the gala ended, Chen Shu had no schedules and stayed home for ten days.

But unexpectedly, only three days after Yan Jinqing’s birthday banquet, he found another excuse to summon Yan Jingchuan back to the old residence.

Was that kiss not enough to make Yan Jinqing give up? Was he still testing them?

Time to go. Yan Jingchuan walked past Chen Shu, holding Wangcai’s leash.

Chen Shu stopped overthinking and said instead, I need to stop by the company first.

Yan Jingchuan’s address wasn’t something to disclose casually, and his business dealings were always handled at the company.

Yan Jingchuan was already at the door. I’ll take you there.

Since he offered, Chen Shu didn’t refuse.

When they arrived at Huayuan’s entrance, Yan Jingchuan got out of the car with Chen Shu. Zhang Shi followed behind them.

Upon hearing that Yan Jingchuan had arrived unexpectedly, Huayuan’s upper management hurriedly gathered, rushing to the lobby to greet him.

Director Yan!

Yan Jingchuan looked at Chen Shu.

Chen Shu said, I’m going to He Qiyu’s office. You can wait for me downstairs.

Yan Jingchuan said, I’ll go with you.

Zhang Shi, meanwhile, addressed the crowd beside him, Everyone disperse. Director Yan isn’t here for an inspection today.

The group exchanged uncertain glances, confused but not daring to ask. As Chen Shu and Yan Jingchuan continued forward, they instinctively cleared a path, watching them enter the elevator.

The elevator doors opened again. Chen Shu had just taken ten steps when he saw He Qiyu hastily straightening her collar as she jogged toward him. Spotting him first, her face lit up with delight, but then she noticed Yan Jingchuan and abruptly stopped. Director Yan!

She had been in the restroom earlier and saw the notification too late. Initially, she thought missing the meeting might be a good thing—at least she wouldn’t have to face Director Yan. Who would have thought…

Chen Shu asked, Are you busy?

Huh? He Qiyu snapped back to reality. No, not at all!

After saying this, she invited the three of them to sit in the office.

However, they had barely exchanged a few words when the desk phone rang.

She answered it, frowned after listening for a moment, and hung up. Turning to Chen Shu, she said, Reception says someone is looking for you downstairs, insisting on discussing a collaboration with you personally. Something feels off. Please wait here; I’ll go check it out.

Just five minutes later, she returned from outside. As soon as she entered, she stole a glance at Yan Jingchuan, her face pale with anxiety. Chen Shu, could you step outside for a moment?

Chen Shu stood and walked to the doorway.

He Qiyu retreated outside again, closing the door securely to ensure no one could overhear. Then, in a panicked whisper, she said, Chen Shu, it’s bad! The person looking for you downstairs is Li Sheng!

Li Sheng? Chen Shu said. How does he know I’m here?

I have no idea! He Qiyu was sweating with worry. I told him you weren’t here, but he said he saw you enter with his own eyes. He’s insisting on meeting you and is waiting in the lounge next door right now. What should we do?

Someone like Li Sheng was not someone she could afford to offend.

But Director Yan was right there in the office. If he found out she had let Li Sheng in… Just the thought made her vision darken.

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Better to let Chen Shu decide whether to go or not.

If you don’t want to go, maybe you should just leave with Director Yan? He Qiyu suggested.

Chen Shu said, No need.

He turned and pushed the door open, saying to Yan Jingchuan, Someone is looking for me next door. Wait for me a moment; I’ll be back soon.

Yan Jingchuan only asked, Who?

Chen Shu didn’t hide it from him. Li Sheng.

Hearing the name, Yan Jingchuan’s eyes darkened.

Chen Shu asked, Do you mind?

Yan Jingchuan’s tone seemed indifferent. Don’t take too long.

He Qiyu’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Was this really Director Yan?!

She couldn’t believe it.

Director Yan actually agreed to let Chen Shu meet with Li Sheng?!

If it weren’t for that phone call last time, she wouldn’t have thought much of it.

But that call had happened—Director Yan had heard everything loud and clear. The jealousy in his voice had traveled through the phone line so intensely it nearly gave her a heart attack.

She knew better than anyone.

To say Director Yan didn’t care about Li Sheng was simply impossible!

Beside them, Zhang Shi, despite his experience from the night before, still felt his heart skip a beat.

Mm. Chen Shu agreed casually and headed toward the lounge.

He Qiyu stood rooted to the spot, unsure whether to go inside.

Director Yan had miraculously not shown any jealousy, but he was still Director Yan. And given how unusual this was, she didn’t dare face him directly. Instead, she lowered her head and stared blankly at her watch, timing how long Chen Shu had been inside.

The second hand had just swept past half a rotation.

Footsteps suddenly sounded from inside the room.

He Qiyu looked up and saw Yan Jingchuan walking slowly over with his cane. She hurried forward to ask, Director Yan?

Yan Jingchuan strode straight out the door. Which room are Chen Shu and Li Sheng in?

He Qiyu quickly took a few steps to lead the way.

Yan Jingchuan fell silent, and she couldn’t help but let her mind wander for a second.

Truly, Director Yan—able to restrain his jealousy for a full thirty seconds before giving in!

Meanwhile.

In the lounge.

After Chen Shu finished speaking, he turned to leave but suddenly felt a tight grip on his arm.

Chen Shu, there’s one thing you might not understand, Li Sheng stepped closer with a confident smile. Whether you agree or not, what I want will eventually be mine.

Chen Shu glanced down. Director Li, there’s one thing you should understand too.

Li Sheng raised an eyebrow. Oh?

Chen Shu said, I don’t like physical contact.

With these words, he raised his hand to grip Li Sheng’s wrist and applied slight pressure.

A sharp pain immediately followed. Caught off guard, Li Sheng grunted and was forced to release his grip, his tone tinged with anger. You—

He only managed one word before three knocks sounded outside the door. Without waiting for a response, the lock clicked softly.

He Qiyu opened the door for Yan Jingchuan.

Yan Jingchuan stood at the doorway.

Seeing their positions, he looked at Chen Shu and asked in a deep voice, What are you doing?

Chen Shu released his grip.

Li Sheng frowned, withdrawing his hand and flexing it behind his back. Hearing Yan Jingchuan’s question, he smiled instead of getting angry. Director Yan, I was chatting with my friend. You barged in without permission—shouldn’t I be the one asking that question?

Yan Jingchuan only stared at Chen Shu.

Chen Shu sighed helplessly and walked to his side. It’s not what you think.

Yan Jingchuan reached out and took Chen Shu’s hand.

Chen Shu looked at him and, seeing his insistence, allowed the action.

Standing opposite them, Li Sheng watched everything with doubtful, shifting eyes.

Director Li, I didn’t get to introduce you earlier, Chen Shu turned to Li Sheng. My lover, Yan Jingchuan.

Yan Jingchuan’s grip tightened slightly, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips as his earlier displeasure vanished completely.

A flash of astonishment crossed Li Sheng’s face.

He never imagined that the lover Chen Shu had mentioned earlier referred to Yan Jingchuan.

Even more unimaginable was that Yan Jingchuan would allow Chen Shu to call him lover.

Could it be that Yan Jingchuan was serious about Chen Shu?

That was simply ridiculous.

As he was thinking this:

From now on, I hope Director Li will exercise self-restraint and stop disturbing Chen Shu, Yan Jingchuan tightened his hold on Chen Shu’s hand. He is my lover, not some casual fling for you.

Chen Shu waited for him to finish. Let’s go.

Li Sheng watched the two leave side by side, his hands behind his back clenching and unclenching.

From Yan Jingchuan’s tone, it was clear he didn’t consider Li Sheng worth his attention.

But this time, Li Sheng had indeed been careless and given them leverage.

Besides, now wasn’t the time to openly break with Yan Corporation, so he had no intention of confronting Yan Jingchuan directly.

As for Chen Shu…

Li Sheng watched the retreating figures disappear through the door and let out a silent cold laugh.

Yan Jingchuan might disregard him, but what gave a mere Chen Shu the confidence to challenge him? Nothing but Yan Jingchuan’s temporary favor.

Once the deed was done, he’d see whether Chen Shu would dare tell the truth to his so-called lover.

After leaving Huayuan, the car carried Chen Shu and Yan Jingchuan straight to the old residence.

Zhang Shi got out first and opened the car door for Yan Jingchuan.

Chen Shu was still on the other side.

Yan Jingchuan withdrew his gaze. Any recent movements from Xinrun?

Zhang Shi quickly understood his boss’s meaning. As per your previous instructions, we can act at any time.

Yan Jingchuan said calmly, Let Li Sheng focus on what he should be doing, so he doesn’t idle around.

… Zhang Shi lowered his head. Understood.

So Director Yan’s jealousy hadn’t disappeared—it had evolved.

Ordinary jealousy was child’s play.

Now Director Yan was targeting vital points…

Noticing Chen Shu approaching from the corner of his eye, Zhang Shi said nothing more.

Chen Shu didn’t ask about the topic of their conversation either. As usual, he took Yan Jingchuan’s hand and walked toward the Yan family members who had come out to greet them.

Contrary to his expectations, Yan Jinqing, who had arranged this visit, never showed up except for coming downstairs for meals.

Instead, Yan Xinli and Wen Jiao, as a couple, warmly invited them to stay at the old residence for a few more days since Yan Jingchuan rarely returned.

With no recent schedules, Chen Shu stayed with Yan Jingchuan until Sunday morning before taking a car to the airport and flying to the filming location of Ready, Action!

After recording ten live broadcasts, Xiao Tian drove him and He Qiyu back to the hotel.

Today’s live stream was very successful. I suspect the audience from the Escape Room show has been drawn to you—the popularity is even higher than during the Escape Room days, He Qiyu briefed Chen Shu as they went upstairs. Moreover, their own live viewership dropped significantly yesterday. They’re probably furious seeing your high engagement today.

Xiao Tian said with satisfaction, Serves them right!

Exactly! He Qiyu laughed a couple of times before turning back to Chen Shu. Tomorrow’s schedule is similar to before—we need to film about ten additional shots, and we’ll wrap up after that.

As she finished speaking, the elevator doors opened. She and Xiao Tian said their goodbyes and turned into their respective corridors.

Chen Shu continued up another ten floors. As he stepped out of the elevator, he happened to pass a room service attendant pushing a cart.

The attendant kept their head down and stopped by the wall to make way.

Thank you, Chen Shu said as he walked forward to his room door, swiped his card to enter, and sat down by the bed.

Even for him, six consecutive hours of filming inevitably brought some fatigue.

He raised a hand to pinch the bridge of his nose, casually picked up a bottle of water, unscrewed the cap, took a sip, then stood up and headed toward the bathroom.

But he had only taken two steps when his phone rang.

It was Yan Jingchuan.

Chen Shu answered the call.

Yan Jingchuan asked, Are you at the hotel?

Yes, Chen Shu said. Why?

Yan Jingchuan’s slightly distorted voice betrayed no emotion: I’m at the hotel entrance.

Surprised, Chen Shu said, What?

Yan Jingchuan explained simply, After you left, Wangcai refused to eat.

As soon as he finished speaking, Wangcai’s cooperative barking immediately came through the receiver.

Woof!

Yan Jingchuan continued, So I brought him to find you.