Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 93

Chapter 93

Before Chen Shu could respond, Hua Yun continued, Do you remember that girl? You even lifted her skirt when you were little.

Knowing that listening further wouldn’t yield any answer Yan Jingchuan would appreciate, Chen Shu declined directly, Help me turn it down.

Hua Yun wasn’t particularly surprised by his refusal but still wanted to persuade him, But—

Chen Shu’s next words cut her off, I’m not single.

Hua Yun was taken aback.

Only then did Yan Jingchuan withdraw his gaze.

Chen Shu glanced at him before continuing, But I can go back for a visit. Actually, I have something to tell you all.

Hua Yun said in surprise, You also have something to tell us?

Then she caught on, her voice filled with delight, Is it about you not being single?

There were faint sounds of Chen Hexuan approaching in the background, but Hua Yun blocked them all out.

Chen Shu didn’t miss the word also in her statement, but since Hua Yun didn’t mention it over the phone, he didn’t press further, Yes.

Hua Yun hesitated for a moment before asking, When would be convenient for you?

Chen Shu said, Any time this month.

Han Shan had already informed him earlier that Nameless would have preview screenings before its official release, lasting fourteen days. During this month before the preview screenings began, his schedule was relatively flexible.

Hua Yun tentatively asked, Tomorrow?

Chen Shu said, Sure.

Hua Yun laughed, That’s great! Your dad and I will be waiting for you at home tomorrow!

Yan Jingchuan leaned slightly forward at that moment, picking up a glass of water from the table, his eyes fixed straight ahead, expressionless.

Chen Shu glanced at him again, a hint of amusement in his eyes, and added into the phone, I’ll bring someone with me tomorrow.

Hua Yun’s anticipation grew stronger, Good, good, you must bring them!

After confirming the time with Chen Shu, she reluctantly ended the call.

As soon as Chen Shu put down his phone.

You lifted someone’s skirt. Aren’t you going to see her?

Chen Shu turned to look at him.

Yan Jingchuan set down the water glass, his tone seemingly neutral.

That wasn’t me, Chen Shu said, I never lift skirts.

Yan Jingchuan also turned to look at him, Is that so.

Chen Shu raised an eyebrow.

Suddenly, he looked Yan Jingchuan up and down, suppressing a smile at the corner of his lips, Of course, if Director Yan were wearing one, I’d definitely cooperate.

Yan Jingchuan’s expression stiffened instantly, Don’t talk nonsense.

With that, he pressed his lips together and stood up, I have a meeting. You feed Wangcai.

Chen Shu watched his retreating figure, his gaze lingering on the flushed curve behind Yan Jingchuan’s ear, and chuckled softly.

Understood.

At the appointed time, Chen Shu and Yan Jingchuan arrived together at the Chen family’s doorstep.

After ringing the doorbell, Chen Hexuan once again came to open the door.

Hua Yun quickly emerged from the bedroom to greet them.

Seeing Chen Shu, their faces lit up with joy; but when they noticed Yan Jingchuan behind him, they both froze in unison.

Yan… Chen Hexuan quickly corrected himself, Jingchuan?

Then he craned his neck to look behind the two men, and seeing no one else outside the door, he exchanged a puzzled look with Hua Yun.

Thanks to their previous interactions, they were somewhat less reverently cautious around Yan Jingchuan now.

After greeting Yan Jingchuan, Hua Yun asked Chen Shu, Weren’t you supposed to bring your girlfriend back? Where is she?

Chen Hexuan found a possible explanation, Did she not come with you?

Chen Shu said, No.

Hua Yun asked, Did you change plans? Is she not coming this time?

Not exactly. Chen Shu casually closed the door behind him, then turned and took Yan Jingchuan’s hand, pulling him into an embrace. Under the stunned gazes of the two people before them, he said calmly, Not a girlfriend. A boyfriend.

A brief yet seemingly endless silence fell over the room.

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun remained frozen in their positions, maintaining the same posture they had when they first heard the news.

Chen Shu said, Last time when Jingchuan came with me, it was to let him meet you and get familiar.

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun: …

Chen Shu added, He may seem cold on the outside but is warm inside. Actually, he’s very easy to get along with.

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun: ……

Cold outside but warm inside?

Easy to get along with?

They instinctively glanced at Yan Jingchuan, then immediately averted their eyes.

They couldn’t see it at all…

Noticing their reaction, Yan Jingchuan spoke up: If there’s anything I’m not doing well, please let me know anytime. I’ll correct it.

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun: ……

Yan Jingchuan, having long held a high position, carried an intimidating aura that seemed innate—a deeply ingrained dominance.

Even when saying such words, he still felt difficult to approach.

That someone like him was Chen Shu’s friend was surprising enough; now he had actually become Chen Shu’s boyfriend, leaving them with nothing but complex emotions.

They weren’t foolish.

The moment they heard this, past events quickly surfaced in their minds.

Chen Shu’s competition withdrawal and signing with Huayuan Media; the generous investment from Yan Corporation in their shop—

My relationship with Chen Shu is an equal romantic partnership, Yan Jingchuan easily saw through their thoughts. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be standing here.

Hearing his words, Hua Yun suddenly snapped back to reality.

Suppressing her complicated feelings, she guided the two to sit on the living room sofa.

After another period of silence.

Since you’re in a relationship, I’ll be direct. Chen Hexuan spoke first. Jingchuan, how do you plan to explain your relationship with Chen Shu to your family?

Hua Yun pressed her hand over his.

Chen Hexuan clenched his fist.

In front of Yan Jingchuan, he was indeed insignificant, but as Chen Shu’s father, even if the Yan family was immensely wealthy, he didn’t want Chen Shu to become Yan Jingchuan’s secret lover and suffer grievances.

If Yan Jingchuan avoided answering this question directly, it would mean he wasn’t serious about Chen Shu.

Moreover, he’d heard that Old Master Yan still held power—would he agree to Yan Jingchuan being with Chen Shu?

Thinking of this, Chen Hexuan frowned.

He respected Chen Shu’s choices.

But some matters required careful consideration.

My family members all like Chen Shu very much.

Yan Jingchuan’s voice interrupted Chen Hexuan’s thoughts. He opened his mouth: They all like Chen Shu? Your family has all met Chen Shu?

Yan Jingchuan said, Yes.

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun exchanged glances, both seeing the bewilderment in each other’s eyes.

This matter had been unexpected from start to finish.

So they weren’t the first to be pressured about this—they were actually the last to know?

It seemed Yan Jingchuan was serious about Chen Shu, but what about the Yan family? Were they serious too?

Chen Hexuan was still hesitating about how to probe further.

Yan Jingchuan said, My parents have been wanting to invite you both for a meeting. If you have time this weekend, I’ll make arrangements.

Chen Hexuan was dumbfounded.

Hua Yun hurriedly said, There’s no need to rush like this!

Yan Jingchuan’s tone remained calm: It’s fine. It’s just a casual meal together.

Chen Hexuan still felt uneasy, but then it occurred to him that meeting in person would at least allow him to gauge the other party’s attitude toward Chen Shu. So he gritted his teeth and agreed.

Hua Yun seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

Several times she looked as if she were about to speak, yet no words came out.

Chen Shu simply changed the subject: What was it you wanted me to come back for?

Only then did Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun snap back to reality.

The boyfriend Chen Shu had brought along had been such a shock that they had nearly forgotten the main reason for his visit.

There is something we’d like to discuss with you, Hua Yun paused, organizing her thoughts before continuing, There’s a long-time employee at the shop—a single mother. She suddenly had a stroke while on leave and passed away today. Her daughter is only two years old, and there’s no one in the family she can turn to. For the past few days, her colleagues in the dormitory have been taking turns caring for the child. Now that she’s gone, your father and I were thinking—since we’re about to have more free time and will be less busy—whether we should adopt her.

Chen Hexuan added, We’re not set on adopting her. If you don’t agree—

I agree, Chen Shu said. If needed, Jingchuan and I can help out.

Hua Yun waved her hand dismissively. No, no! Your father and I can take care of her just fine. There’s no need for you two to help.

With their wish fulfilled, she and Chen Hexuan held hands, their tense expressions since Chen Shu’s arrival finally softening into smiles. Don’t overthink it, she reassured him. We just want to help her.

Chen Shu replied, I understand.

The real Chen Shu had already passed away. If Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun adopted a child, it would be a different kind of continuation.

With that settled, the previously strained atmosphere gradually eased.

Chen Hexuan continued the conversation for a while longer, then deliberately shifted to other topics. Since he never found an opportunity to speak with Chen Shu alone, and it would be inappropriate to pull him aside in front of Yan Jingchuan, he reluctantly swallowed the rest of his words. He only insisted that they stay overnight after Yan Jingchuan finished the lavish meal and assortment of desserts and fruits originally prepared for their future daughter-in-law.

That same evening, Yan Jingchuan called Zhang Shi to finalize the arrangements for the weekend gathering.

—

On the day of the weekend gathering, Chen Shu had originally planned to go with Yan Jingchuan to pick everyone up separately.

But as they descended the stairs and before getting into the car, Yan Jingchuan took his hand and turned toward another vehicle.

Yan Jingchuan’s driver was waiting by the car and opened the door as they approached.

To the hotel, Yan Jingchuan instructed.

The driver nodded. Yes, Director Yan.

Chen Shu looked at Yan Jingchuan.

Yan Jingchuan explained, There’s a car picking up the Chen family.

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun were not Chen Shu’s biological parents. He would cooperate with Chen Shu in giving them the respect they deserved and meeting all their needs, but that was the extent of it.

Chen Shu didn’t insist.

After they got in, the car started smoothly and sped toward the hotel.

When they arrived, the other parties were already there.

Yan Jinqing was seated at the head of the table, while Chen Hexuan, Hua Yun, Yan Xinli, and Wen Jiao were still exchanging pleasantries by the door, clearly having just arrived themselves.

As Chen Shu and Yan Jingchuan entered, all five looked toward them.

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun let out a long sigh of relief and moved to stand beside Chen Shu.

Before coming, they had looked up information about Yan Jingchuan’s parents and learned that both were artists with pleasant personalities, which had put them somewhat at ease. However, running into Old Master Yan at the entrance instantly wiped away their relaxed mood.

Still, the fact that Old Master Yan had also come to the meeting indirectly confirmed that Yan Jingchuan had been truthful—the Yan family held Chen Shu in high regard, at the very least.

This thought provided them some small comfort and helped steady their nerves.

However, after sitting down at the table with Chen Shu, before they could fully calm their emotions, Wen Jiao across from them smiled and said:

I’ve been looking forward to this day for so long, and now it’s finally here. Since everyone is present, why don’t we skip the small talk and get straight to the main matter?

Main matter?

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun were bewildered.

Wasn’t it agreed that this was just a gathering?

Taking their silence as agreement, Wen Jiao continued straightforwardly: Here’s what I think—Chen Shu and Jingchuan have been together for so long, and their relationship is stable. An engagement now wouldn’t be rushed. My only concern is that since Chen Shu is a celebrity, should we invite the media to their engagement ceremony?

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun: …

Engagement??

They both turned to look at Chen Shu simultaneously.

Chen Shu turned to Yan Jingchuan: Engagement ceremony?

Yan Jingchuan maintained a calm facade: I wasn’t aware of this.

Author’s note: 😅 Sorry, I’m struggling a bit with wrapping things up, so updates might be irregular recently.

(I’ve read all the comments on the extra chapters and will consider writing one)