Under the temptation of money, Su He nodded as if possessed.
When Lu Yanbei emerged from his shower, Su He was already seated by his bed, book in hand.
"What kind of stories do you… like?" Su He asked, selecting several different genres with utmost professionalism.
Lu Yanbei paused for a moment before walking calmly to her. "No rush. Help me dry my hair first."
Su He had always been responsive to his requests. She immediately put down her book and began drying his hair with a towel.
Lu Yanbei, clad in a dark blue robe with the collar slightly open, had water droplets from his hair trickling down his neck, appearing exceptionally alluring against his fair skin.
His shoulders were broad, his frame well-proportioned, both pleasing to the eye and exuding a sense of security.
Su He, being a head shorter than him, found it a bit strenuous even with him sitting on the edge of the bed. She had no choice but to take off her shoes and kneel on the bed to assist him.
Lu Yanbei savored this rare moment of intimacy.
Even if it was just helping to dry his hair.
Su He had also just showered, carrying a faint scent of body wash. When she leaned closer to him, he couldn't help but inhale deeply. While busy drying his hair, Su He was also somewhat distracted.
Lu Yanbei's presence was simply too strong!
Even when he did nothing, just sat there quietly, he could affect her.
The motion of drying his hair inevitably led to slight physical contact between them. She tried her best to avoid touching other parts of him, but still couldn't escape the charm radiating from him.
Su He's face flushed, her heart pounding, and she didn't know where to look.
A moment of panic caused the towel to slip directly onto his knees.
Su He: ...
"Distracted while drying your hair?" Lu Yanbei curved his lips upward, his mood evidently good.
"My hand slipped… Hehe…" Su He felt like she was about to die of stupidity.
Lu Yanbei lazily raised his hand and picked up the towel.
As Su He reached to take it, he suddenly switched hands, causing her to grasp at empty air.
With a loss of balance, Su He tumbled onto him.
One hand instinctively clutched his collar, while the other braced against his leg.
With a ripping sound, his robe was torn, revealing his firm chest. Su He's lips accidentally brushed against it, pressing against his chest.
The bedroom suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
Ahhh, she had kissed him!
The warm touch, the faint scent, all told her this was not a dream!
But she wished it were a dream!
Su He felt like she was about to shatter.
Suddenly, Lu Yanbei's teasing voice came from above her head. "Are you in such a hurry to take advantage of me?"
Su He snapped back to reality and hastily lifted her head. "Don't misunderstand, this was purely an accident!"
"Yes, it was an accident!" Su He vehemently denied.
Although she might have had a tiny thought, she would never admit it, even if she were beaten to death.
Lu Yanbei responded with an "Oh," and unhurriedly, slowly, pulled his robe back to cover himself. "Actually, I don't mind."
"I do!" Su He immediately clarified. "I swear, I have absolutely no improper thoughts about you! As a person, integrity is paramount."
Lu Yanbei raised an eyebrow and said nothing more.
He tossed the semi-wet towel onto a nearby chair and lay back down, fully clothed. "You can start telling the story now."
Su He slid off the bed, clutching the books, and asked him, "Which one do you prefer?"
Lu Yanbei glanced at the books in her hand and casually pointed to one. "That one."
Su He acknowledged him.
She flipped to the first page and began to read earnestly.
Su He had a good voice, highly adaptable. To enhance immersion, she used several different voices to portray the characters in the book.
Lu Yanbei rested his hands on his abdomen, listening intently.
By the time Su He reached the third page, he had already closed his eyes, his breathing gradually becoming shallow. Two minutes later, his breathing became regular and steady, and he had miraculously fallen asleep.
Su He: ...
He just fell asleep?
At this hour, he was usually still working in his study, and wouldn't turn off the lights to sleep before midnight.
Su He glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table; the hour hand had just passed eleven.
Su He looked at his sleeping face with disbelief.
Was everything he said true?
As Su He yawned and tiptoed out, the person on the bed slowly opened his eyes.
His insomnia wasn't so easily cured. He merely wanted an excuse to have her stay with him longer.
However, one thing he didn't lie about was that as long as Su He was by his side, his depression symptoms significantly lessened. Although it was still difficult to fall asleep, at least his headaches subsided.
*
Having learned from the previous day's experience, Su He slipped away halfway through her training the next day.
After all, the rest was practice time, and whether she attended or not made little difference.
Su He progressed rapidly. After three days, she could already effectively utilize her vocal strengths to create characters. She recorded a few segments and sent them to her instructors, receiving much praise.
"Xiao Su is learning well! She'll be ready to go professional soon!"
"Indeed, the new generation surpasses the old. The youth are formidable!"
"The young lady has a good voice. You might consider joining our studio."
"I didn't expect you to have such talent!"
The training instructors were all well-known voice actors in the industry. Their high praise for Su He indicated that she truly had a talent for this profession and was suited for it.
Su He felt a secret joy upon hearing their compliments.
It seemed she was one step closer to becoming a professional voice actress.
By the end of the training, she had added several instructors' WeChat accounts.
"The boss is treating us tonight. Everyone's coming," the group leader announced as Su He, with her backpack, was about to leave.
"Hey, Xiao Su, wait up." The group leader's sharp eyes caught her. "You never attend our gatherings. It's not very social. To better integrate into the group in the future, you must come to tonight's dinner!"
Su He felt a bit conflicted.
"Don't you want to be a professional CV? There are so many industry elites here today. You can learn a lot from them." Without further ado, the group leader pulled her into the car.
With no other choice, Su He sent Lu Yanbei a message saying she had plans and would be back late.
Lu Yanbei replied with a simple "Mm."
Seeing his reply, Su He breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
The private room was lively, with toasts exchanged intermittently.
Su He wasn't accustomed to such occasions and found a quiet corner to stay, intending to leave after dinner. However, everyone was in high spirits, and they wouldn't let her leave so easily, insisting she join them for karaoke.
"Xiao Su, your voice is so pleasant. You must be a great singer, right?" the group leader whispered in her ear.
"I'm alright…" Su He shied away.
"Then you'll have to sing a few songs later. If you can make the boss happy, perhaps he'll skip the probation period and offer you a permanent position." The group leader's hint was unmistakable.
Su He felt a hint of annoyance but didn't argue.
As for singing, she would pass.
She wasn't that desperate.