The Superstar's Contracted Wife Has A System
Chapter 66 A Bit Silly

Chapter 66: Chapter 66 A Bit Silly

"Zero Zero One, would you say his stupidity counts as his secret?" Su Yanyi thought that having the System around was actually quite useful, at least for venting when bored.

"The master isn’t stupid. He’s just so nervous because he loves you too much and cares about you too much." It was unclear whether it was the clarity of an outsider’s perspective or that Zero Zero One really had such high emotional intelligence, but anyway, this statement really took Su Yanyi by surprise. Of course, what mattered to her more was the meaning behind the words.

Su Yanyi’s gaze seriously shifted to Qin Jiran, as if trying to see whether this man’s concern for her was indeed as genuine as Zero Zero One had said.

"What’s the matter?" Noting Su Yanyi’s abnormal stare, Qin Jiran asked somewhat uncomfortably.

"Just think you’re a bit dumb," Su Yanyi bluntly said, her tone dead serious.

Qin Jiran felt a bit wronged. He hadn’t done anything, so why was Yanyi calling him dumb?

Qin Jiran didn’t realize that it was precisely because he hadn’t done anything that Su Yanyi thought him dumb.

Looking at Qin Jiran’s speechless expression, Su Yanyi suddenly felt that it was rather nice for a man to be a bit stupid—less calculative, which made her feel more at ease being with him. For a woman like Su Yanyi, having a sense of trust with a man she lived with was an essential factor, even a prerequisite for love.

A feeling of affection that slowly emerged from trust made Su Yanyi feel utterly comfortable, as if everything was falling naturally into place. Whereas falling in love without trust could well compel someone as self-centered as she was to give up on the relationship, or even worse, to ruin it. Control and trust had to complement each other, and Su Yanyi had the desire for control, but without trust, it would be a relationship crisis.

It had to be said, everything Qin Jiran had done in the past life played a key role in influencing Su Yanyi’s attitude in this life. Otherwise, even if Qin Jiran silently protected her for a lifetime, he might not have won her favor.

"Yanyi, where am I not doing well? Tell me, and I will definitely change, okay?" Qin Jiran, unable to figure out where he went wrong, asked helplessly and earnestly.

Su Yanyi was about to say that he was fine and didn’t need to change, but after a thought, she changed her mind and deliberately said with a cold face, "Do you still remember what you’ve said?"

"What?" He had said many things; which one was Yanyi referring to? It wasn’t that Qin Jiran didn’t remember, but rather he remembered very clearly everything he said to Su Yanyi, as none of it was spoken casually.

"You said you were going to pursue me, but you haven’t made any moves at all." Sometimes Su Yanyi could be very straightforward, or else she wouldn’t have asked such a question.

Qin Jiran certainly hadn’t expected Su Yanyi to be asking about that, and he fell silent for a moment, his face turning red in evident embarrassment.

"I, I..." Qin Jiran didn’t know what to say. Of course, he remembered that sentence; heaven knew how happy he was when it was accepted. But when it truly came to taking action, he was frustrated to find that he really didn’t know what to do.

He had asked Jiang Xiaobin what to do to pursue a girlfriend, and Jiang Xiaobin’s answer was clear: to be good to her. He continued to ask, how exactly to be good to her, and Jiang Xiaobin’s replies became somewhat formulaic, boiling down to two things: dating to increase affection and giving gifts to win her heart.

Dating, huh? He wanted to, but the problem was not only were they both busy, but he also felt awkward suggesting dating, especially since they were living together now. It felt weird to arrange dates deliberately, though walking like they were doing now seemed quite nice and probably counted as a date.

As for gifts, that’s where Qin Jiran felt truly conflicted. Of course, gifts should be something the recipient likes, but aside from food, he hadn’t found anything else Su Yanyi liked. As for the things that Jiang Xiaobin said most girls liked, such as flowers and jewelry, he thought better not use those on Su Yanyi, lest it backfire.

But now it seemed that his excessive caution and care, which had led to inaction, had upset Yanyi.

"Do you have time tomorrow? How about we go out for a date?" Qin Jiran decided to take Jiang Xiaobin’s advice to heart, looking at Su Yanyi with anticipation. As for work the next day, Lord Best Actor indicated that he hadn’t even considered it. Compared to Yanyi, everything else truly seemed trivial.

Su Yanyi gave Qin Jiran a glance, her eyes brimming with amusement, hidden only by the cover of night from Qin Jiran.

She really thought the man was a bit foolish, but this kind of slow reaction was making Su Yanyi feel more and more grounded, and she even found Qin Jiran increasingly adorable.

"I have work tomorrow." Su Yanyi’s words instantly dimmed Qin Jiran’s expression, but then her next words immediately lifted his spirits, "But I can go out in the evening."

"Great, then let’s go out in the evening!" Qin Jiran nodded vigorously, deciding to give Jiang Xiaobin an extra bonus at the end of the year. The advice to date really was still valid!

For the remainder of their walk, although they still didn’t hold hands, their mood was exceptionally beautiful. Two shadows cast in the light appeared blurry but harmoniously intertwined.

Perhaps their affection for each other couldn’t yet be called love, perhaps there was still a small gap in their mutual understanding, and maybe they didn’t quite comprehend the meaning behind each other’s words. But with all these maybes, their feelings were nonetheless slowly warming. Starting from a place of innocence, though tinged with greenness, it made one feel full of happiness and anticipation.

Perhaps the mood was too good, or perhaps time like this passed too quickly. The journey back seemed so brief, and as Qin Jiran watched Su Yanyi return to her bedroom, he distinctly felt reluctance and longing. He even began to consider making more delicious food to ensure Yanyi had plenty to eat daily, and then he could accompany her for walks every day.

From then on, Lord Best Actor became even more fond of various recipes, spending a large part of his free time researching all kinds of cuisine and pastries, making Her Majesty the Queen more delighted with his offerings.

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