After confirming their relationship, the two sang songs on the patio and then chatted.

The sudden change in their relationship seemed to have broken an invisible barrier between them. They were like old friends who hadn't seen each other for years, with endless things to discuss, from their first meeting and shared experiences to amusing incidents and unforgettable childhood memories.

The moon was high in the sky, and all was quiet. In the room, Yiyi, who had been glued to the drama, could no longer stay awake.

The fruit plate in her hands had long been emptied, yet those two outside seemed to have endless things to say. She wanted to go back to sleep, but she couldn't.

Because she was worried about Sister Qiu making a mistake. It was past one AM already—even if they were already making out, they couldn't spend the night here, could they?

Not to mention what would happen if the paparazzi snapped a photo, let alone what Sister Hua would do if she found out—she'd skin Yiyi alive!

And, this all seemed a bit too hasty...

With that thought, she stood up, rubbed her numb calves, and once she felt better, she limped to the door and nervously said,

"Um... Sister Qiu, it's past one AM, time to rest..."

"Ah? Is it past one AM already?!"

Xu Qingqiu, engrossed in her conversation with Chu Tian, was suddenly brought back to reality by Yiyi's call.

Chu Tian also realized that it was getting late.

"I didn't realize we talked for so long. Go get some rest; I should head back too."

Upon hearing that he was leaving, Xu Qingqiu's face showed her reluctance—this was, after all, the man she had yearned for for several years.

She had waited so long for this day, and now that her wish had come true, she truly didn't want to separate from Chu Tian, but she also knew it wasn't right for him to stay.

So, Xu Qingqiu, looking endearingly aggrieved, gently took Chu Tian's hand and asked softly,

"Is your place far? Will it be very late for you to get back?"

Chu Tian looked at her with a smile and said,

"No worries, it's not far. I'll be back soon."

Xu Qingqiu either didn't hear or was distracted; she lowered her head and said somewhat shyly in a low voice,

"How about... you stay here tonight and go home tomorrow?"

Did I want to stay? Of course, I did! A beautiful woman, and my brand-new girlfriend at that—who wouldn't want to?

However, his reasoning overcame his desire. Even though he was tempted, he knew some things required moderation.

If Xu Qingqiu didn't care, that would be one thing, but she was the sole backbone of the studio and also at a critical period in her career.

Even though her career didn't rely on looks or popularity, it was still best to be cautious about a relationship.

It was best to avoid any scandals if possible, especially since this was a key time to deal with Baise Entertainment. After all the preparations they had made, it would be a shame if all their efforts were wasted at this critical juncture.

"Qingqiu, it's not possible right now. Wait a bit."

"Besides, my house isn't far. See that house over there? Do you see it? That one is my place. If you need anything, just come find me," Chu Tian said, pointing to the house visible above the treetops.

"Hmm...huh? What did you say?"

Initially, Xu Qingqiu didn't catch on, but soon her gaze followed Chu Tian's pointing finger, and she froze on the spot.

"You're saying... that's your house? You live here too?"

"Yes. Surprised?"

Staring at Chu Tian's smiling face, Xu Qingqiu frowned slightly and playfully hit him.

"Why didn't you say so earlier? When did you move here?"

At this, Chu Tian couldn't help but give a wry smile.

"That was when I moved. I moved here, and I never expected you would live next door. What a coincidence!"

Upon hearing that, Xu Qingqiu, who had been slightly annoyed, paused and suddenly couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Haha, what a coincidence! You didn't already know I was moving here, did you? But wait, I remember I hadn't decided on this place when you moved, right?"

He spread his hands with a helpless expression and said,

"Actually, it is such a coincidence. Maybe it's fate."

HAHAHA.

The two exchanged smiles, and Xu Qingqiu quickly pulled him, insisting on going to see.

"Let's go, let's go to your house. Since you've moved here, I haven't visited your place yet."

Chu Tian, of course, would not refuse. It wasn't as if he had a secret lover hidden away or anything. But Yiyi, who was following behind, was completely dumbfounded.

Should I stop them, or should I stop them? Didn't we agree to rest? Why are they running around in the middle of the night?

Who visits someone's house past one AM? Besides, their houses are less than thirty meters apart. They could visit anytime. Why the rush?

Regrettably, while she hesitated, the two had already gone downstairs, not waiting for her at all.

"Hey! Sister Qiu, wait for me! I want to take a look too..."

HUMPH, now that you have a boyfriend, you don't need me anymore...

Yiyi pouted in displeasure but still trotted after them. She couldn't help it; she was also curious about what Chu Tian's house looked like.

Once downstairs, the two still seemed to have endless things to talk about.

"You clearly live next door, so why have you never mentioned it? Were you planning not to tell me unless I asked?"

"That's not it. I was planning to surprise you. Besides, I was afraid Sister Hua would find out and drag me out for an early morning workout, so I was wary of her knowing..."

"HUMPH. But wait, how do you have the money to rent a house here?"

"What do you think? Who am I? I'm Youmeng, remember? The money you make from singing has always been shared with me, right?"

"Oh, right, I forgot about that..."

As they talked, they had already arrived at the front door of Villa Number 18. Chu Tian opened the door, and as he turned on the light, Xu Qingqiu's eyes immediately lit up.

"Wow, I really like the decor style of your house!"

How could she not like it? Chu Tian had also spent a long time choosing it. This villa embraced a minimalist style with a touch of modernism, looking simple and elegant, very much in line with young people's tastes.

The one she rented was more of a neoclassical style, which she was not very fond of.

Generally, young people either prefer modernism and minimalist styles, or they opt for more youthful and vibrant styles like Bohemian or country pastoral, and the raw wood style is also very popular.

On the contrary, neoclassicism is usually preferred by older, more experienced individuals who can also appreciate its nuances.

Unsurprisingly, both Xu Qingqiu and Chu Tian, being young, naturally favored more youthful styles.

Yiyi, who had tagged along at some point, found the two still standing at the entrance without going in. Being quite short, she couldn't see anything standing behind them.

She hopped around for a while trying to see, but couldn't make anything out. Finally, annoyed, she squeezed right between them, sticking her little head forward curiously.

"Wow! This is nice! It's prettier than ours, Sister Qiu!"

Xu Qingqiu, upon hearing her, finally came to her senses and looked at the small head beside her, casually ruffling her hair, her face full of a doting smile.

"Later, let's buy a house too, and decorate it just like this, okay?"

"Okay!"

Yiyi nodded faster than anyone, as if afraid that she might change her mind.

"Let's go in and have a look."

Chu Tian didn't react much to her suggestion. Now that the two were together, he considered his house to be partly Xu Qingqiu's already, but he wasn't the chauvinistic type.

He wasn't about to say things like, 'I have a house, you don't need to buy one.' There was no need for that. If she had the money and wanted to buy, let her buy it. If she wanted to live at his place, that was fine too. These were trivial matters, so why bring them up?

The three of them then wandered around the house, upstairs and downstairs. Overall, the style was consistent and, although not excessively luxurious, it was still quite pleasant to look at.

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