CH 55

Chapter 55 – Baffled

Because he wouldn’t say it even if he asked clearly.

The dressing room was silent for a few seconds. Shen Xi swept a glance at the two boxes and asked, “Don’t you want to open it and have a look?”

Since it’s a gift for Xu Jian and Milk, Shen Xi didn’t open it without permission. He was curious about what was inside.

Xu Jian opened his mouth at the right time and gave a ‘meow’ that means —

Quickly open it to have a look.

In the past, Xu Jian didn’t understand the saying ‘curiosity killed the cat’, but now he understands that the curiosity of cats is much heavier than people's.

Staring at the two boxes, Xu Jian felt that there was a cat teasing stick sweeping his heart and he couldn’t wait to know what was inside.

After understanding Xu Jian’s urging, Qin Chen picked up the two boxes. When he opened them, Xu Jian and Shen Xi both craned their necks to look.

Two boxes, where one contains a thin handmade collar made of soft leather with a silver bell on it, obviously a cat collar for Milk. While the other one contains a bracelet. In addition to the silver bell, there are also two dark green beads that don’t look cheap at first glance.

The two silver bells are exactly the same, except that the cat bell is several times larger than the bell on the bracelet.

Seeing the cat bell, Pan Min casually asked on the side, “Putting a bell on the cat that rings as soon as he moves, won’t it affect the cat’s hearing? Won’t Milk be also annoyed?”

“Meow meow…”

There’s really no more.

Qin Chen packed everything he could think of.

Qin Chen: “……”

Qin Chen has never lost his temper to Xu Jian. After staring at him for a few seconds, he sighed in his heart, put him inside the backpack specifically for cats, and carried the little heartless out of the room.

When he run into Shen Xi, who was also preparing to go to the airport, at the hotel doors, Xu Jian, who was originally lying inside the backpack, stood up and gleefully waved his short little legs to Shen Xi.

Shen Xi saw it and said to Qin Chen, “Qin Chen, your family’s Milk is scratching the backpack.”

Xu Jian, who greeted Shen Xi, stiffened: ……

I'm not that bored to scratch the backpack.

Over the past half month, Qin Chen and Shen Xi have also become familiar with each other, and they talk a lot more casually.

Qin Chen didn’t need to look to know what Xu Jian’s reaction was when he saw Shen Xi and said, “Maybe he’s greeting you.”

Amused by Qin Chen’s words, Shen Xi’s eyes bent. “Then, he’s quite enthusiastic to me.”

After hearing Shen Xi’s words, Qin Chen didn’t speak, and thought to himself — he’s willing to let you hold him, he’s more enthusiastic about you.

Shen Xi didn’t mind either. He bent his finger and tapped on the backpack, then bent over slightly and said to Xu Jian, “Milk is really obedient. The next time we meet, Uncle will bring you delicious food.”

Xu Jian: “Meow…”

Can I apply to exchange the delicious food for autographs?

Due to the trip being rushed, neither of them chatted, and when the car arrived, they got on each of their cars.

The crew sent someone to send them to the airport, so Xiao Nan didn’t have to drive and she sat in the backseat with Qin Chen.

Xiao Nan lowered her voice to ask Qin Chen, “Brother Chen, won’t Brother Xu come back with us?”

Although she hadn’t seen Xu Jian for a long time, Xiao Nan had always believed that he is still here, and in order to avoid suspicion, he didn’t often come to find Qin Chen.

[*to secretly have an affair]

Pan Min turned her face to look at Qin Chen, “That said, when did you know Xu Jian? Why didn’t I know?”

Xu Jian turned out to be an artist in the same company as He Jia but his contract was terminated by the company just because he wasn’t popular. Through Li Cheng’s words, now everyone in the crew knows.

It’s just that now, He Jia has been withdrawn without a word and Shen Xi, who hasn’t taken supporting roles for many years, has stepped up. Everyone doesn’t know what happened, so they all usually avoid the words ‘He Jia’ in the crew, for fear of making Shen Xi upset.

As for Xu Jian, who was in the same company as He Jia, everyone saw that he had a good relationship with Qin Chen, so they didn’t dare talk about him openly.

After glancing at Xu Jian without batting an eyelid, Qin Chen spoke calmly, “We’ve known each other before.”

Regarding Qin Chen’s words, Pan Min is as convinced as Xiao Nan and only said, “I didn’t hear you mention it before. You’re not from the same company and have never worked together, so it’s somewhat surprising.”

Qin Chen laughed after hearing this. “Why can’t I see your surprise at all?”

Over the years, Pan Min was used to seeing strong winds and waves, and even with Mt. Tai collapsing in front of her, her complexion remains unchanged. She had long developed the habit of not spilling her thoughts and revealing her emotions.

Therefore, after listening to Qin Chen’s words, Pan Min calmly spoke, “When you suddenly tell me you’re in love, you’ll be able to see the surprise on my face.”

Every time an artist fall in love, their agent will be like confronting a formidable enemy.*

[*to be on one’s guard against all possible dangers]

Since too many artists within the circle become out-of-date because they announce their relationships or marriages.

Especially idols and aidou,* once they announce their relationship, it will be a fatal blow to their careers.

[*both means idol = Ǒuxiàng (偶像) & àidòu (爱豆): the latter is a Chinese transliteration]

For actors like Qin Chen and Shen Xi, who have the strength and acting skills and don’t rely solely on their face to make a living, announcing a relationship isn’t fatal but there are also implications.

After all, Qin Chen has countless girlfriend fans and wife fans who are attracted by his face.

In addition, Pan Min is also Qin Chen’s cousin carrying Father Qin’s special instructions. Therefore, she is even more concerned about his emotions.

Qin Chen: “Don’t worry. If I fall in love, I will definitely tell you as soon as possible.”

Pan Min wasn’t happy to hear this and cautiously stared at him. “What? Do you have a goal?”

Qin Chen paused, his eyes swept over the backpack containing the cat, and then met Pan Min’s gaze, “Why do you ask?”

Pan Min frowned. “When the issue of love was mentioned before, you would've already said there isn’t.”

But this time, Qin Chen's answer is different; something is obviously wrong.

Pan Min’s heart had a vague sense of foreboding —

This person didn’t really fall in love secretly without her knowledge, right?

When Qin Chen and Pan Min exchanged questions and answers, Xiao Nan on the side didn’t dare come out in their atmosphere, thinking:

It’s over. Brother Xu, you’re about to be exposed.

Xu Jian, who was being talked about on his back by Xiao Nan, sneezed. The movement wasn’t big but it still drew Qin Chen’s attention.

The originally drowsy Xu Jian was awakened by his sneeze. Shaking his head awake, he saw Qin Chen, Pan Min, and Xiao Nan staring at him intently.

Caught off guard by the three people’s gaze, Xu Jian felt a hair* in his heart: ???

[*can also mean become panicked, nervous, or scared]

What’s going on? What did I do for them to look at me? Can’t cats sneeze?

Amused by Xu Jian’s baffled look, Qin Chen hook the corners of his mouth and said to Pan Min with a smile, “Sister Pan, don’t worry. If I really fall in love, I'll tell you.”

Hearing the words ‘fall in love’ from Qin Chen, Xu Jian was taken aback at first, then his heart jumped, and two pointed ears instantly stood up.

Qin Shen wants to fall in love? With whom?

He just took a nap so how did the topic jump to Qin Chen falling in love?

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The author has something to say:

Jian Cat: What did I miss?

Qin poop scooping officer: You didn’t miss anything.

Pan Min: … When you guys are like this, I’m a little panicked.