After dinner, the couple was busy in their study when Shi Lan suddenly said to Yan Shixiu, "I have to go out tomorrow. There's an artist named Tang Ze that I can't deal with, and they want me to speak with him in person. I might not be able to come back on the same day."
Yan Shixiu stopped what he was doing and turned to look at Shi Lan, "Where? I'll come to get you in the evening."
"They have an event, and I can't be certain. I'll give you a call tomorrow once things are settled," she replied.
Shi Lan's composure didn't raise any suspicions in Yan Shixiu.
After finishing their overtime work, the couple returned to their bedroom and spent a passionate night together, but this time, it wasn't Yan Shixiu who was awake. Due to the things on her mind, Shi Lan couldn't sleep.
Looking at Yan Shixiu's back in the darkness, Shi Lan gently snuggled up to him.
Yan Shixiu did not wake, but he gently caught the hand Shi Lan had around his waist.
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