Chapter 87: Have You Fallen in Love with Me?

Xu An’an was actually reluctant to bring it up. There had been some beautiful moments in the past, but when those memories mingled with the ugliness of reality, it was like sweet, cloying cream mixed with dog excrement. Just imagining it made her want to retch.

So rather than say she was curious about Jiang Li, it was more accurate to say she didn’t want to talk about it at all. Of course, if Jiang Li was willing to speak, Xu An’an felt she could face it too—as if it were a final farewell to her past.

Jiang Li gazed at Xu An’an for several seconds, then quietly shifted his gaze away. He looked out across the distant lake.

“There’s no such thing as unrequited love.”

“What do you mean? I don’t really understand.” Xu An’an’s head was spinning. If she followed Jiang Li’s words, didn’t that mean he wasn’t single, that the person he loved was right beside him? And she… was the other woman.

This was extremely serious!

Xu An’an pressed her hands onto Jiang Li’s shoulders, her brows knitted tightly. “Jiang Li, do you have a girlfriend? Are you not single?”

“No.”

“Then what did you mean just now?”

“The literal meaning. Use your brain for once,” Jiang Li said, raising his hand to lightly pat Xu An’an’s shapely backside.

Wasn’t that a blatant jab at her for not thinking things through?

Xu An’an was furious, glaring at Jiang Li. “Let me tell you, if you really do have a girlfriend, don’t you dare… do that with me!”

“Haven’t we done enough already? And you’re bringing this up now?”

“…How was I supposed to know your situation?”

“Why didn’t you ask?”

“I just did, didn’t I?”

“And I answered.”

Talking to Jiang Li felt like playing music to a cow—utterly pointless. Exasperated, Xu An’an walked back to the bed and sat down. If it weren’t broad daylight, she wouldn’t want to stay here at all.

Yet Jiang Li was still watching her, smiling like a fox who had gotten his way.

Xu An’an lay down and pulled the blanket over herself.

“Filming starts at four in the afternoon,” Jiang Li said as he passed by, pressing down on the blanket.

“Hey, where did you just touch?” Xu An’an’s cheeks flushed as she snapped angrily.

“It’s pretty soft. Where did I touch?” Jiang Li’s face was innocent, as if he had no idea what he’d done wrong. Xu An’an was so annoyed she turned over.

Jiang Li didn’t leave. He sat down at the bedside. “I’m heading downstairs to get dessert—they just delivered it. Want some?”

Xu An’an dodged his hand. “No!”

“It’s a Michelin dessert that won a gold award. There’s a daily quota—even having money doesn’t guarantee you’ll get it. Someone really doesn’t want any?”

Still sulking, Xu An’an’s eyes lit up.

She envied Xiao Mei, who got to do food features and taste delicious dishes every time. Especially this dessert—just seeing the photos made her mouth water!

“…You’re kidding, right? Is the production team really this generous?”

“I bought it.”

“You?”

“I thought someone would want to eat it.”

Xu An’an turned to look at Jiang Li’s profile bathed in sunlight. The golden fuzz around him made him appear vibrant and beautiful.

Her heartbeat suddenly lost its rhythm.

Jiang Li leaned over, coming close to Xu An’an, his eyes curved in a smile. The closeness let Xu An’an see her own shy expression reflected in his irises.

He asked, “Are you falling in love with me?”

As if possessed, Xu An’an almost wanted to nod.

Knock, knock.

Just then, someone knocked on the door, jolting Xu An’an back to her senses. She quickly burrowed under the blanket.

A flash of murderous intent appeared in Jiang Li’s eyes. If the person outside didn’t have urgent business, he wouldn’t let them off easily. His girl was just about to give in!

“Who is it?” he barked.

The person outside trembled, even the fat on his face quivered.

It was the director.

The director felt miserable. Why had he ever agreed to let Jiang Li join the show? The whole day had passed and filming hadn’t even started!

But however bitter he felt, he dared not show it.

He timidly said to Jiang Li, who answered the door, “Master Jiang, it’s like this. The sun isn’t so strong now, so maybe…”

“Didn’t you say four o’clock?”

“But… the thing is, this villa is rented…”

“I’ll cover all the expenses.”

Jiang Li reminded the director to bring up the dessert, then closed the door.

The director’s face instantly brightened—someone paying meant everything could be sorted! He wanted a paid vacation too!

He cheerfully went downstairs, only to see a crowd gathered around the table, everyone reaching for the dessert. Ning Xiyue had already grabbed a piece.

“Thank you, production team! I’ll take this one,” she said.

“Put it down!!”

The director was terrified, nearly leaping forward and almost knocking Ning Xiyue aside. “Are you all insane? This was flown in from overseas for Master Jiang!”

He carefully retrieved the dessert, counting them to make sure there were ten exquisitely crafted pieces.

“Out of the way, out of the way, I’ll deliver them myself.”

Seeing Ning Xiyue’s embarrassed look, Xu Wanwan and Guan Xiaoxiao were quietly snickering. Moments ago, Ning Xiyue had boasted, “If I say we can eat it, we can eat it—it’s just a piece of cake.”

Ning Xiyue’s cheeks reddened, and she shot Jiang Yu a meaningful glance.

How could Jiang Yu watch the woman he loved being humiliated? He stepped forward to block the director. “Director, you know I’m related to Master Jiang, right?”

“As his nephew, surely it’s not too much to ask for two pieces of cake?”

The director was a little troubled. “Why don’t you come upstairs with me and ask?”

He’d have to face Jiang Li!

Jiang Yu swallowed hard. He was scared—his legs felt weak!

Ning Xiyue sniffled. “Forget it, I don’t really want to eat it. But can Master Jiang finish so many at once?”

“And why hasn’t An’an appeared yet?”

If Ning Xiyue hadn’t mentioned Xu An’an, no one would’ve thought of her.

Xu Wanwan had just knocked on Xu An’an’s door, but there was no answer. She figured Xu An’an must be pretending to be ill.

But why had Master Jiang stopped filming at just the right moment? Was there some connection?

Guan Xiaoxiao whispered, “Isn’t your sister secretly seducing Master Jiang? Maybe she’s in his room right now—with that seductive look, no man could resist if she took off her clothes!”

She was deeply jealous of Xu An’an’s looks and figure.

Xu Wanwan felt the same.

“As her sister, it’s only right I go check on her.”

“Come on, let’s go upstairs.”

The first room on the second floor was Jiang Li’s; the second was Xu An’an’s. So Xu Wanwan and Guan Xiaoxiao followed the director upstairs.

They weren’t in a hurry to knock on Xu An’an’s door. Instead, they stood outside Jiang Li’s room.

The director knocked.

After a while, Jiang Li came to open the door, but didn’t open it fully. It was difficult to fit the rectangular tray through, and he might spill the desserts.

His expression darkened. “Couldn’t you use something smaller to carry them?”

“Uh, well…”

“Ah!”

Xu Wanwan, standing behind, pushed Guan Xiaoxiao forward, making her crash the door open!