CHAPTER 100: CHAPTER 101: THE VILLA BELONGS TO XINGXING (PART 2)

Ruan Xingwen nodded calmly, "Okay."

Seeing his agreement, Su Liguo immediately handed over the prepared document, "Take a look, if there’s no issue, you can fill in the blanks."

Taking the folder, Ruan Xingwen read it word by word. After his previous experience with Tianyu, he was more meticulous about reviewing contracts now.

Wang Xiaoyuan and Andy leaned in beside him, seriously glancing at it too.

At first, the contract seemed normal, asking for basic information, profession, etc. But later, the questions became a bit strange.

...

Clause Twenty-eight: What is your favorite color?

Ruan Xingwen thought about it, perhaps it’s to avoid using colors in decoration he dislikes? This is okay.

So he filled in his favorite color, blue.

Clause Twenty-nine: What is your favorite fruit?

Ruan Xingwen thought some more, maybe some kind of benefit? Sending him fruits from time to time? This is okay.

Clause Thirty: Who is your favorite actor/celebrity?

Huh? What’s this question? Not to mention he doesn’t follow celebrities, doesn’t have a favorite star. Even if he did, would it affect his residency?

Ruan Xingwen hesitated before writing. Su Liguo noticed his hesitation and promptly asked, "Is there any clause causing confusion?"

Ruan Xingwen and his two companions all turned their gaze to Su Liguo. He pointed at Clause Thirty on the blank paper.

Upon seeing the question, Su Liguo nearly broke into a sweat waterfall. What kind of ridiculous question is this?!

But then he thought of the boss’s aloof handsome face... He better quickly provide a proper explanation!

"Well, Mr. Ruan, you know our villa security is quite tight. Asking about your favorite celebrity is for preparation in that regard."

"I know you are also an entertainer. Just think about it, if your favorite star behaves poorly, it could affect your image. Some extreme fans might take dangerous actions. Once we’re informed, we can take appropriate safety measures. Can you understand this point?"

This explanation, Su Liguo was running out of creativity himself. But unexpectedly, Ruan Xingwen seriously considered his words.

Indeed, in the entertainment industry, every action gets infinitely magnified. Even if a favored actor misbehaves, you’d be tagged similarly.

After reasoning with himself, Ruan Xingwen still didn’t write an answer to that question.

He was a bit torn, "But what if I don’t like any celebrity? I’m not star-struck."

Phew, that’s easy to handle then.

Su Liguo cautiously suggested, "Is there anyone you respect or admire as an actor?" Like a film emperor?

He didn’t say the latter part out loud. If he did, it would be too obvious.

Yu Xiaozhe’s face suddenly appeared in Ruan Xingwen’s mind. If it’s admiration, Ruan Xingwen could say yes.

He had watched Yu Xiaozhe’s films and couldn’t find a way to describe it. It felt like every role Yu Xiaozhe played, each frame seemed meticulously crafted, getting to people’s hearts.

But if asked whether he ’likes’ Yu Xiaozhe...

Ruan Xingwen unconsciously tightened his grip on the pen, his ears heating up.

He couldn’t ascertain what kind of liking he felt towards Yu Xiaozhe.

Seeing Ruan Xingwen’s hesitation with the pen, Su Liguo couldn’t hold back, suggesting, "For example, do you like any film emperors or empresses, Mr. Ruan?"

Ruan Xingwen loosened his grip on the pen abruptly, his ears bright red, and slowly wrote down Yu Xiaozhe’s name.

Seeing the name, Su Liguo’s mouth twitched, wanting to laugh but daring not to. It made his expression a bit twisted, but nobody noticed him.

After writing, Ruan Xingwen seemed to calmly continue looking through the document.

Unaware, his flushed ears were long since noticed by Andy.

Since childhood, Ruan Xingwen had this trait: if shy or embarrassed, others would blush but he reddened at the ears.

This was hard to spot initially, but as Ruan Xingwen’s skin was too pale, the redness on the ears became particularly conspicuous.

Of course, as he grew, Ruan Xingwen learned to hide his emotions, helped by his hairstyle, making this trait less noticeable.

Like Wang Xiaoyuan, she still didn’t know this characteristic of his.

But who is Andy? He grew up with Ruan Xingwen since their diaper days, knowing him inside out.

Andy instantly shifted his focus from the document to Ruan Xingwen.

Rubbing his smooth chin, Andy pondered, this person Yu Xiaozhe was somewhat special to Ah Wen, as for exactly how special...

He would definitely ask Ah Wen about it later.

Wang Xiaoyuan didn’t notice the others’ emotional shifts, but seeing Ruan Xingwen write that name, she was surprised.

From what she knew of Ruan Xingwen, apart from recent interactions with Yu Xiaozhe and aligning with Yu Xiaozhe’s studio, she didn’t know of other connections. After all, she was just Ruan Xingwen’s assistant, no need for him to report everything to her.

But Yu Xiaozhe was definitely worth admiring. Wang Xiaoyuan didn’t think much of the small incident. So when she learned of their romance later, she’d realize they were already in a ’secret connection’ at this point!

Right now, Wang Xiaoyuan didn’t know, so she continued looking down the document with Ruan Xingwen.

Clause Thirty-one: What’s your orientation?

This this this... Is this necessary to know too?

Ruan Xingwen raised his head, puzzled, looking at Su Liguo.

Su Liguo, clueless, turned his gaze following to see the question.

"..."

Oh god! Why is he so unlucky?! Why is the boss so unreliable? Handling not just a villa contract personally, but asking such, such strange questions!

Earlier was forcibly explained, but how to justify this one?!

Facing the confusion from Ruan Xingwen and the others, Su Liguo could only brace himself to provide a reason.

"Well... this question is similar to the previous one. If you were to have romantic entanglements within the five years during residency, it would help us take suitable measures based on the partner’s gender..." Su Liguo felt he was running out of fabrications.

But unexpectedly, Ruan Xingwen seemed to accept this flimsy reasoning.

He watched as Ruan Xingwen nodded and calmly wrote "male."

Wang Xiaoyuan and Andy were already aware of Ruan Xingwen’s orientation, so they showed no surprise.

But Su Liguo, having overlooked his force, suddenly slapped the table in front of him.

Turns out the boss isn’t in a one-sided crush! The boss still has a chance! Mr. Ruan likes guys! How delightful!

Though it’s not formal yet, the boss already values Ruan Xingwen greatly, if Ruan Xingwen truly becomes the boss’s other half...

He asks nothing more, just hopes Ruan Xingwen can make their boss clock in and out on time, otherwise, when the boss works late, they don’t dare leave too early!