This... was probably a gift from Teacher Tangzhi.

  Looking at the cute punishment washboard on the ground, He Xiu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He picked up his phone, took a photo of the washboard, and then sent it to Jian Yan on QQ: "Teacher, I received the gift. I like it very much. Thank you :)"

  Jian Yan was having lunch. When she saw the message he sent, she burst out laughing immediately. She clicked on the enlarged picture to take a look and replied to him while laughing: "I'm glad you like it ^_^"

  He Xiu laughed again and uploaded the photo to Weibo.

  Nan Si V: [Picture] Someone gave me this [Smile] I won't say anything more. I'll go and try it out first [Smile]

  "First comment!"

  "Honey posted on Weibo again!"

  "Hahahahahahaha. Remember to tell us how it feels after you use it [Doge]"

  "Who sent it?? Honey's style has been a bit different recently! [Frustrated]"

  "Isn't this usually bought for boyfriends and husbands... Tell me, which seductive woman sent it [Smile]"

  "………… I came back after the final exams, and my honey has become someone else's [Goodbye]"

  "You don't have to ask anymore. I sent it [Cute]"

  Jian Yan happened to see this Weibo post and couldn't stop laughing. She liked the post and then switched back to QQ and sent him a message: "Don't kneel on it for too long the first time. It's not good for the washboard."

  Nan Si: ………… :)

  Nan Si: Have you had your meal?

  Tangzhi: I'm having it now.

  Nan Si: There's a New Year's Singing Party in VIOCE tonight. Do you want to come and listen?

  Tangzhi: I still have a few manuscripts to draw recently, but I should be okay tonight.

  Nan Si: Okay [Happy]

  Tangzhi: Oh, by the way, when you kneel, remember to start a live broadcast. I'll go and give you rewards [Cute]

  Nan Si: …………

  Was she determined to make him kneel? :)

  Nan Si: Teacher, I want to say that my name is He Xiu, not He Gou Dan :)

  Tangzhi: Hahahahahahaha

  Just thinking about the scene of the delivery guy calling He Gou Dan to pick up the package, Jian Yan couldn't stop laughing.

  Nan Si: :)

  He seemed to hear Jian Yan's laughter through these words.

  Tangzhi: It's just a nickname. Don't worry about it. It's more important to kneel on the washboard.

  Nan Si: …

  Tangzhi: Send me your feelings after you kneel. I'll write a review for the store ^_^

  Nan Si: …

  Nan Si: Remember to come and listen to the singing party tonight. I'm going back to work.

  Jian Yan raised her eyebrows. Was he escaping by saying he was going to work? She logged out of QQ and continued having her lunch.

  The New Year's Singing Party of VIOCE started at 7:30, and the host was still Da J. Jian Yan logged into the YY channel with her tablet and listened to Da J's nonsense while drawing.

  She checked the lineup announced on the official Weibo account. Nan Si was indeed on the list, but Manager He wouldn't get off work until after ten o'clock. He would definitely come close to the end of the party.

  Time passed quickly while she was drawing. When Jian Yan heard Da J's voice turn a bit teasing, she knew that Nan Si might be coming.

  "The next singer, well, I really don't want to introduce him." Before Da J's voice faded, "Nan Si" and "Honey" were already being 刷屏 on the public screen.

  Looking at the messages flashing by, Da J said angrily, "See? Every time he comes, I have no status here anymore."

  Jian Yan chuckled and sent a message on the public screen for the first time: "You've never had any status here."

  After she sent it, she found that many people sent similar messages. Da J's heart was instantly broken into pieces: "Since that's the case, I won't introduce him either. Let him come up on his own."

  Nan Si joined the first microphone and greeted everyone: "Good evening. I'm Nan Si. Thank you all for coming to our New Year's Singing Party."

  Messages on the public screen scrolled like a flood. Jian Yan also stopped her pen and listened to the singing party attentively.

  Although Da J was in a bad mood, there was so much to dig up from Nan Si's recent Weibo posts that he really didn't want to miss this opportunity: "Okay, welcome, Mr. Nan Si. I've been following Mr. Nan Si on Weibo all this time. Recently, I noticed that, eh~ you seem to have something going on?"

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  Nan Si asked knowingly: "What's going on?"

  Da J said: "Let's leave the 'noodles' incident last time for later. Right now, I'm really curious about who gave you that washboard?"

  The fans on the public screen were now united with him in their determination to make Nan Si reveal who gave him the washboard.

  Nan Si said: "Just a friend."

  Da J persisted: "What kind of friend? A boyfriend or a girlfriend?"

  Nan Si said: "Since you're so interested in this washboard, how about I send you one later?"

  "I'm not interested at all." Da J immediately denied it, "I'm asking on behalf of your fans."

  "I saw that someone has already admitted on my Weibo that she sent it."

  After Nan Si said this, messages like "That's right, I sent it" and "Honey, it's time to make our relationship public" started to flood the public screen.

  "…" Da J looked speechless, "You guys are so hopeless. Well, since you're like this, I won't ask anymore. Then, Mr. Nan Si, can you tell us why someone gave you a washboard? What did you do to offend that person?"

  This time, Nan Si didn't beat around the bush but directly said: "I did something wrong before. It was indeed my fault. She should be listening to this singing party today. I want to sing a song to apologize to her and hope she can forgive me."

  Da J's gossip radar was working at full speed: "Eh, why do we feel that there's something even more wrong with this after you said that?"

  Jian Yan felt her face flush and her heart race for no reason. But seeing the messages on the public screen saying "Honey, I forgive you", she also felt like laughing.

  Nan Si didn't answer Da J's question but directly announced the song title: "I'm going to sing an original apology hit song of our VIOCE, 'The Song of Sorry'. I hope you all like it."

  "Okay, okay." Da J said helplessly, "Let's welcome Mr. Nan Si to bring us this 'The Song of Sorry'."

  After Da J stepped down from the microphone, the brisk prelude sounded, and Nan Si's magnetic voice flowed out from the earphones, which was very charming. People kept sending gifts to him on the public screen, and the messages scrolled by so fast that it was impossible to read them clearly. Jian Yan also sent a flower to him, which was quickly buried by other messages.

  After the song was sung, Da J took the lead in clapping: "Wow, it sounds really good. With your singing, no matter what mistakes you make, you'll be forgiven."

  Nan Si laughed: "I hope so."

  "But I'm still curious about what mistake you made?" Da J became teasing again, "Is it the kind of mistake that all men make?"

  Jian Yan: "…"

  Nan Si said: "The kind of mistake you won't make."

  Da J: "…"

  "Okay, I can't continue this conversation. The New Year is coming soon. What blessings does Mr. Nan Si want to send to your fans?"

  "Yeah, I've been singing in VIOCE for almost ten years..."

  "Damn, it's almost been ten years?"

  "Yeah, time really flies. When I think about it, I find it terrifying. It's almost been ten years. Thank you all for your support over the years. Because I'm very busy with work and don't have many works, but you're still here. I'm very touched."

  Hearing such emotional words at night, the fans couldn't hold back their emotions. They sent messages on the public screen like "Honey, I'll always support you~". Jian Yan also typed a message: "I'll always support Mr. Nan Si ^_^."

  Nan Si said: "Thank you all. I wish you all a happy New Year and that all your wishes come true."

  Da J laughed and said: "What they wish for is to sleep with you. Will you fulfill their wishes?"

  Nan Si said: "I think we can change the host for the next singing party."

  "…" Da J was silent for a moment and then said energetically, "Okay, then I wish everyone in the new year can legally sleep with the person they want to sleep with. Thank you, Mr. Nan Si!"

  "Thank you. Goodbye, everyone."

  After saying goodbye to everyone, Nan Si stepped down from the microphone. Jian Yan took off her earphones and stared blankly at the computer. Suddenly, QQ beeped twice. She clicked to check and found that it was a message from Nan Si.

  Nan Si: Teacher, did you listen to the singing party just now?

  Tangzhi: I did.

  Nan Si: Then did you hear me sing "The Song of Sorry"?

  Tangzhi: Yeah.

  Nan Si: Then do you forgive me? [Poor]

  Tangzhi: Your voice is nice. Whatever you say is right ╮(╯_╰)╭

  He Xiu let out a sigh of relief. Did this mean she was reconciling with him?

  Nan Si: I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow night. What would you like to eat? ^_^

  Jian Yan thought for a moment and replied: "Hot pot."

  There were several famous hot pot restaurants in City A. After checking, He Xiu booked the one with the best reviews. Jian Yan was on the night shift the next day, so he set the time for noon.

  When it was almost time for the meal, He Xiu sent a message to Jian Yan, asking if he should pick her up. Jian Yan replied: "No need. I'll drive there myself. I can go to work right after the meal."

  Nan Si: Okay. Drive carefully. I'll go to the restaurant and wait for you now.

  Tangzhi: [OK]

  He Xiu smiled, put on his coat, and walked towards the parking lot. He wasn't sure if it was an illusion, but he always felt as if someone was staring at him. He frowned slightly and slowed down to look around.

  There was a sneaky figure in the corner. When he saw He Xiu looking in his direction, he turned around and tried to run. He Xiu quickly chased after him and caught him.

  "Take it easy, Young Master He." The man who was caught was in his twenties. He was holding a single-lens reflex camera in his hand and was crying out as He Xiu pulled him.

  He Xiu's eyes swept over him twice, and he smiled at him: "Tell me, which magazine are you from? Whose gossip with me do you want to write this time?"

  "Uh... No, really no. It's a misunderstanding." The paparazzi scratched his head and avoided looking at He Xiu. He Xiu sneered: "Oh? Then let me take a look at your camera."

  "No, no. This is my livelihood." The paparazzi held the camera tightly in his hand, afraid that He Xiu would snatch it away.

  He Xiu curved his lips and looked at him with a hidden threat in his smile: "You used to write random gossip about me, and I never interfered. But now I'm chasing a girl, and I don't want to see any gossip about me. Do you understand?"

  The paparazzi felt a shiver down his spine from He Xiu's smile. Fortunately, he still had a bit of reason left: "Well, can I dare to ask which girl you're chasing?"

  He Xiu looked at him and asked: "Are you my father?"

  "No, you're my father..."

  He Xiu smiled: "That's more like it."

  The paparazzi: "…"

  He Xiu patted his shoulder warningly and then turned and left. The paparazzi guy experienced the aura of a domineering CEO up close and felt miserable. It was already difficult to deal with Mr. Song, and now even Young Master He, who used to let them be, suddenly changed his attitude... Wuwuwu, it's the end of the year and they also need to meet their targets. Can't they just have a peaceful New Year?

  After scolding the paparazzi, He Xiu drove directly to the hot pot restaurant. There were a lot of people there at noon. Fortunately, he had reserved a table in advance, otherwise he would have to wait in line now.

  He reserved a private room. The waiter led him to the room and then left. He Xiu didn't order food first, thinking that he would let Jian Yan order when she came.

  After waiting for about ten minutes, Jian Yan arrived. The waiter quickly came to set up the pot for them. Jian Yan selected a few dishes and then handed the menu to He Xiu: "You order."

  He Xiu said: "It's okay. Just order the dishes you like."

  Jian Yan looked at him and ticked off a few dishes that He Xiu liked from memory. The kitchen served the dishes quickly. Jian Yan put the meat dishes into the pot first and fanned the smoke that kept drifting towards her: "I've discovered a theorem. No matter which side I sit on, the smoke will drift towards that side."

  He Xiu laughed and said to her: "Have you ever heard the saying that the smoke drifts to one side because the person on that side is fat, giving off more heat and creating a thermal low-pressure area?"

  Jian Yan: "…"

  Was this person really here to make up with her?