159: She's getting better and better at serving people.

Bai Xinran had actually been ready for a long time, and now Yu Heng was about to sign a contract with her.

That meant he was accepting her and confirming their relationship. Shouldn't it be okay now?

After she finished asking, she felt a little excited inside.

She should be able to get the real thing now, right?!

"Wait until the night we sign the contract," he said. "The sense of ritual must be perfect."

Bai Xinran paused for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

"Keep washing," he said.

"Mhm." Bai Xinran acknowledged, pursed her lips, and continued washing the dishes.

Yu Heng returned to the living room and sat down on the sofa.

Shen Yueling had already finished showering and came out, wearing pajamas with her hair still wet.

She walked over and sat next to Yu Heng, picking up the remote control to change the channel.

Yu Heng reached out and hugged her, pulling her closer into his embrace.

Shen Yueling obediently leaned against his chest and closed her eyes.

An old movie was playing on the TV, the volume very low.

Yu Heng looked down at Shen Yueling's profile, his fingers unconsciously twisting strands of her hair.

Just then, his phone vibrated. Yu Heng picked it up; it was a message from Zhou Mengqi.

Zhou Mengqi: Club President! Our video went viral!!!!

Yu Heng narrowed his eyes and unlocked his phone screen.

He opened TikTok. The first video on the Soul Pawnshop account was the one posted on Thursday night.

He clicked into it and glanced at the statistics.

Likes: 4.27 million.

Comments: 183,000.

Shares: 960,000.

Followers: 4.02 million.

Only one day.

This follower conversion rate was indeed a bit frightening.

However, compared to the actual data of this account in his memory of his previous life, it was roughly the same.

It was even slightly better.

He exited TikTok and switched back to WeChat.

Yu Heng: I saw it. The two of you are internet celebrities now, so prepare yourselves mentally.

Zhou Mengqi's side showed 'typing,' and a few seconds later, the message popped up.

Zhou Mengqi: Wang Luyu is already dying of nervousness.

Zhou Mengqi: Lots of her classmates sent her WeChat messages asking if that was her in the video.

Yu Heng twitched his lips; this reaction was normal.

Yu Heng: Nobody asked you?

Zhou Mengqi: I don't really keep in touch with my high school classmates.

Yu Heng rubbed his finger along the edge of the screen. He thought back and realized he had never really heard her mention things about school before.

Zhou Mengqi: Club President, shouldn't you treat us to a meal to celebrate?

Yu Heng pondered for a moment when he saw that message.

His left arm was still around Shen Yueling, his hand gently tracing her outline.

Shen Yueling leaned in his arms, breathing evenly, her eyes half-closed, seemingly about to fall asleep.

He had originally planned to go back to his hometown tomorrow, so he decided to postpone it until next week.

He typed a reply.

Yu Heng: Alright, tomorrow night then. Club dinner.

The message was sent, and Zhou Mengqi replied almost instantly.

Zhou Mengqi: Great!

Yu Heng turned off the screen and tossed the phone aside.

Shen Yueling stirred in his arms, looking up at him: "Something about the Club?"

"Mhm," Yu Heng lowered his head and kissed her on the forehead. "The short video we shot went viral, so I have to treat them to a meal tomorrow night."

"Viral?" Shen Yueling blinked. "How viral?"

"Over four million likes in one day, and followers also increased by over four million."

Shen Yueling was silent for two seconds, seemingly digesting the number.

"Then we definitely need to celebrate properly," she said. "That's amazing."

"The two of you should come along tomorrow too," Yu Heng said with a smile. "You're also members of the Club."

"Shouldn't we skip it?" Shen Yueling pursed her lips. "We weren't involved in creating the video."

"Go," Yu Heng looked at her. "I want to invite Yu Tong too. Just say it's a mandatory Club dinner."

Shen Yueling looked up and glanced at him.

So that was his intention.

She pursed her lips, her eyelashes lowered, staring at the TV screen where the male and female leads were kissing in the rain.

"Fine, we'll go then," Shen Yueling turned her head, looking him in the eye. "But if we go, you're not allowed to do anything during the dinner."

"What could I possibly do during a dinner?" Yu Heng laughed.

"During the last Club team-building event," Shen Yueling said, "what did you do? What did you make A Ling do?"

Yu Heng raised an eyebrow, surprised she still remembered.

"Alright, alright," Yu Heng said, smiling, "I won't do anything."

"You'd better keep your word." Shen Yueling stared at him for a few seconds, as if judging how sincere he was, then turned back to watch TV.

Yu Heng hugged her tightly, rubbing his chin against the top of her head.

Bai Xinran came out of the kitchen, wiping her hands as she walked into the living room.

"Finished washing?" Yu Heng asked.

"Mhm." Bai Xinran sat down on the armrest of the sofa, legs together, hands resting on her knees.

She glanced at Shen Yueling, then at Yu Heng: "Would you like some tea?"

"No, thank you," Shen Yueling said. "I'm tired."

She was genuinely sleepy; after being messed around with by Yu Heng, her whole body felt weak.

"Then I'll go make the bed." Bai Xinran stood up.

"No need," Yu Heng said. "Rest. You cooked and washed the dishes today; you must be tired enough."

Bai Xinran pursed her lips, feeling a little warmth in her heart. Yu Heng still cared for her.

"It's fine," she said, still heading upstairs: "I'll go change the sheets. They should have been changed yesterday."

Yu Heng watched her retreating figure as she went upstairs and narrowed his eyes.

This girl is getting better and better at serving people.

"Are you really going to invite Yu Tong tomorrow?" Shen Yueling stirred in his arms, then looked up and asked.

"Mhm," Yu Heng said. "She's also part of the Club. Isn't it normal to invite her?"

"If she comes," Shen Yueling said, "be careful."

"Be careful about what?" Yu Heng looked down at her.

"Be careful not to embarrass her," Shen Yueling said. "She's still quite sensitive."

Yu Heng smiled: "You really look out for her."

"We've known each other for so many years, after all." Shen Yueling closed her eyes. "We still have a very good relationship."

She spoke those words sincerely.

Ning Yutong might have some minor intentions, but she wasn't a bad person.

There was nothing wrong with liking someone.

Yu Heng curved his lips and lowered his head to kiss Shen Yueling on the forehead.

Shen Yueling closed her eyes again and snuggled into his arms.

When Bai Xinran came down, she saw Yu Heng and Shen Yueling had already fallen asleep on the sofa.

She walked over, turned off the TV, then fetched a blanket from the bedroom and gently covered the two of them.

Yu Heng stirred and opened his eyes.

"A Ling..." His voice was a little hoarse.

"Go sleep in bed," Bai Xinran whispered.

Yu Heng hummed and reached out to pick up Shen Yueling.

Shen Yueling woke up groggily and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Yu Heng carried her upstairs.

Entering the bedroom, Yu Heng placed Shen Yueling on the bed and lay down beside her.

Bai Xinran turned off the light and lay down on the other side of the bed.

"Sleep," he said.

"Mhm." Bai Xinran replied.

Yu Heng withdrew his hand, turned over, and faced away from her.

Bai Xinran also turned over, facing away from Yu Heng.

Shen Yueling was already asleep, her breathing light.

Bai Xinran closed her eyes, forcing herself to sleep.

She gently rubbed her legs together.

Then she stopped, not daring to move again.

After a long time, she slowly fell asleep.