133: This is what actors are like.

Oh?

This movement... Jiang Ye paused, turned around, and smiled faintly: "Miss Su is here too? What a coincidence."

Su Ning, dressed in a gray tracksuit, looked at the man's smiling face and quickly pondered in her heart.

He knows I'm Yaoyao, but he doesn't know that I know he knows I'm Yaoyao!

I have to maintain the persona of 'loving his looks but being unwavering in loyalty,' and I can't be too obvious about sucking up to him. I also can't let him feel like I'm approaching him on purpose, to avoid raising suspicion.

Hmm... how about... a 'exaggerated but not over-the-top' performance to subtly satisfy Brother Ye's potential vanity?

In a flash, Su Ning took a sudden small step back, raised a hand to shield her eyes, and exclaimed in an exaggerated tone:

"Oh my! So dazzling!"

The air froze instantly, and the scene became extremely awkward, as if crows were cawing overhead.

Jiang Ye: "..." (Damn! You're something else if you can make even me feel a hint of embarrassment!)

Lin Wanxing: "..." (My god, Su Ning... is she for real?)

receptionist: "..." (What's so dazzling? Is the light broken?)

Jiang Ye's lips twitched as he forced himself to maintain his composure: "Miss Su, you really know how to joke. Are you here to work out too?"

Su Ning peeked at the man's expression through the gaps between her fingers, and her heart skipped a beat.

Oh no!

Did I overact? Did I gross him out?

She quickly withdrew her hand and coughed into her fist, trying to return to a normal tone:

"Ahem, well, since Sister Wanxing works here, I planned to come over and get a good workout to improve myself."

She paused and asked as if casually: "Hey there... yesterday was Christmas, don't you have to spend time with your girlfriend today?"

Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow, immediately hearing that this girl was beating around the bush to scout the 'enemy situation.'

"Hmm? Yesterday was Christmas, isn't it already over?"

His expression remained unchanged, and his tone was flat: "What about you, Miss Su? Why, don't you have to work today?"

"No, I'm off."

"Oh? You can just take a day off whenever you want? Your company is so humane; don't they dock your pay?"

Su Ning's expression froze, and she cried out inwardly.

Big brother is doubting the authenticity of the 'picking up from work' routine back in the hall!

Fortunately, he doesn't know that I've already seen through his double identity!

She quickly squeezed out a sweet smile and tried to cover it up: "Hehe, it's all thanks to my world's best husband that the boss was so quick to approve my leave~"

"Husband?"

Jiang Ye chuckled, his eyes playful: "I didn't expect Miss Su to be married at such a young age."

"I'm not married!"

Su Ning's heart tightened, her face full of determination: "But in my heart, I've already chosen him! In life, I'm his person; in death, I'm his ghost!"

"So loyal? Then your husband is truly lucky."

"Absolutely! Unwavering loyalty!"

Lin Wanxing: "...?"

Listening to their increasingly strange conversation, she couldn't help but cough lightly to interrupt: "Ahem... well... Mr. Jiang, Su Ning, are you two still... going to work out?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ye and Su Ning said in unison.

Lin Wanxing blinked, feeling the atmosphere between them was odd, but she couldn't put her finger on exactly why.

She shook her head, putting her doubts aside for now, turned to the reception desk, and whispered a few quick instructions.

The receptionist looked surprised and couldn't help but steal a few more glances at Jiang Ye before starting to work on the computer, preparing the expensive "Star Private Trainer" contract.

Lin Wanxing turned to Su Ning: "Su Ning, what kind of membership do you want? Just an annual card?"

Su Ning nodded quickly: "Mhm, I'll just get an annual card. I'll try practicing on my own first..."

After speaking, she stole a glance at Jiang Ye and tugged on Lin Wanxing's sleeve:

"Sister Wanxing, I... I probably can't afford a private trainer right now. Could you give me some pointers when you're free?"

Lin Wanxing smiled and readily agreed: "Of course, no problem. Just let me know in advance when you want to come. I'll check when I don't have classes and find some time to guide you."

"It's not that much trouble, Sister Wanxing! When you're training other students, I'll just follow along quietly nearby. If I have any questions, I'll ask you then. I won't take up your time!"

"Su Ning, regular members can't enter the private training area; there's access control."

"Ah? Is that so..."

Su Ning was stunned, but she reacted quickly and decisively changed her tune: "Then... then sign me up for private training too! Just the... cheapest, cheapest, cheapest package will do!"

Lin Wanxing blinked, looking at her contradictory and obviously intentional behavior. She rolled her eyes helplessly and turned back to the receptionist to whisper a few more instructions.

Jiang Ye glanced at the drama queen next to him, who was willing to spend a fortune just for 'surveillance,' and his lips couldn't help but curl up.

Tsk, the catfish effect was a huge success.

Comrade Yaoyao is feeling the competitive pressure deeply and has started to take the initiative, even willing to pay the price to infiltrate the 'enemy' ranks.

Fine, let them compete; the more they do, the more Buddy benefits.

The receptionist quickly printed out two contracts and completed the membership registration.

Watching Jiang Ye finish signing, Lin Wanxing thought for a moment and asked: "Mr. Jiang, do you need any basic supplements? Taking some before and after training helps with recovery and results."

Jiang Ye knew nothing about these things and smiled straightforwardly: "Coach Lin, just arrange it as you see fit. I'll listen to you on what to eat and how to eat it."

Lin Wanxing nodded and turned to the receptionist: "Give him two tubs of MP Elite Whey Protein and one container of Cellucor Creatine."

The receptionist clicked a few times on the computer and pointed to the QR code on the screen: "Sir, the total for the supplements is 2800."

Su Ning watched Jiang Ye scan the code to pay from the side and scratched her head: "Sister Wanxing, do I need to take these?"

Lin Wanxing turned to her: "For beginners, if you're just maintaining an exercise habit and have a balanced diet, you don't necessarily need them. But if you want to speed up the toning effect, you can supplement with some protein powder."

Su Ning nodded, half-understanding, and pointed at the QR code: "Then I..."

"Don't buy it here."

Lin Wanxing immediately waved her hand to interrupt: "Go back and buy it on JD.com or the Tmall flagship store. It's the same brand but much cheaper. We sell them at a very high price here."

Jiang Ye, who had just readily paid 2800: "???"

Wait, Coach Lin, isn't this preferential treatment a bit too obvious? Even if you'd just lowered your voice, Buddy could have pretended not to hear!"