, even if he were a man, it would still just be a pastime. How could you take him seriously Besides, he's already looking for a Princess Consort for the Crown Prince. What does this all amount toAnd d...Ning Shu couldn't help but jump in fright, and he quickly covered his burned hand.

Seemingly, the man standing there noticed this and frowned slightly. Then he walked over and grasped his hand: "Is it hot"

Ning Shu pursed her lips and said, "It's okay..."

Lu Ze pulled him without hesitation under the sink and turned on the cold water to rinse the youth's hands.

He has fair skin, and the place where he was burned immediately turned red.

Lu Ze stared at that patch of skin and pulled the young man's hand back.

Ning Shu came back to her senses and quickly said, "It's not really that painful... I just need to rest for a while."

The man grabbed his hand and pulled him down to sit. Though his tone was gentle, there was an undeniable authority in his voice as he said, "Just stay here for a moment. I'll get some ointment from the room."

Ning Shu watched the other person's departing figure, dazed.

My heart beat a little faster.

Few people cared for him this much, everyone has their own lives after all. Even when he was alive, let alone his parents Ning Fu and Ning Mu, even Ning Shu rarely received warmth and care from others.

He had always felt that Emperor Lu kept a certain distance from everyone, making it hard to get close to him.

But after several days of getting to know each other.

Ning Shu felt that her own thoughts might be wrong. Whether it was borrowing the bathroom or Lu Ze grabbing her hand just now, caring about her injuries.

He thought...that Lu Yinge's character was actually quite good.

In the gaps between Ning Shu's daydreams.

The Imperial Actor has already brought the medicinal plaster over.

The man lowered his head slightly and said softly, "I'm sorry. If I hadn't startled you just now, you wouldn't have burned your hand."

Ning Shu watched as the other person's slender fingers squeezed out the ointment and rubbed it on his back of his hand.

Lu Ze had a pleasant scent, like a faint coldness.

It was then that Ning Shu realized they were standing very close to each other.

As he was thinking this, Lu Ze slightly raised his eyes, and those peach blossom eyes looked over.

Ning Shu couldn't help but blush, shifting her gaze away and hurriedly shaking her head. "It wasn't Lu Ge's fault," she said quickly. "I was just too careless."

Those slender fingers trailed lightly across the back of the hand.

Massaging in a circular motion.

A warm breath brushed against her.

Lu Ze smiled slightly at the youth and said, "Are you always so understanding and considerate of others" He asked casually, "Your friend must be very happy."

Ning Shu couldn't help but think that the original owner was from a single-parent family. After her mother remarried, she never gave any living expenses again. She had to make ends meet by working odd jobs to pay for her tuition. She could count her familiar acquaintances on one hand.

He hesitated and shook his head, saying, "I don't have any friends."

Lu Ze showed a slightly surprised expression, then said in a gentle tone: "That's because they missed you by accident. Now it's too late to regret it."

Ning Shu found that Emperor Lu was really good at talking.

The man let go of his hand and said, "Apply this three times a day, in two days it should be gone."

Ning Shu nodded and said thank you.

The millet porridge has gone cold.

Lu Ze helped him fix it for two more nights.

Then, she sat beside him and softly said, "Would you like me to feed you"

Ning Shu, of course, heard the joking tone. He quickly shook his head and ate mouthful by mouthful.

Lu Ze glanced at the wound on his back.

His eyes darkened slightly before he looked away.

The entire bowl of millet porridge was eaten by Emperor Lu.

Before the meal, Ning Shu was worried that Lu Ze, who had grown accustomed to fine food, would look down on millet porridge. Seeing him finish it all, she breathed a sigh of relief.

He wanted to stand up.

Lu Ze stood up first, took the bowl and chopsticks from his hand and said, “It’s inconvenient for you, so I’ll do it.”

He said with a hint of a smile, "Consider it payment in millet porridge."

Ning Shu felt a little embarrassed, after all, he was living in someone else's house and using their things. Now the host was even helping him wash the dishes.

Lu Ze stood under the sink.

His movements were graceful, as if he were not washing dishes but creating art.

He stands tall and slender at 1.87 meters.

Long legs and broad shoulders.

He lowered his eyes, thinking about the young man's hand just now. It felt surprisingly comfortable to the touch, Lu Ze smiled faintly.

...

Ning Shu lay in bed, but she couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

He remembered that today was the last day of the test.

He couldn't help but close his eyes, thinking that tomorrow was the day of departure. Ning Shu couldn't help but purse his lips; he was certainly worried that Lu Ze wouldn't look favorably upon him.

Ning Shu knew she was very ordinary and incapable of taking care of others.

He couldn't help but think, what if Lu Ze hadn't chosen him What should he do then

Ning Shu got up and walked out of the room.

with a hint of thirst.

The young man poured himself a glass of water, but when he turned around, he jumped in fright.

Ning Shuping calmed his racing heartbeat and slowly walked over.

The familiar figure of the man eased his anxiety. He tentatively asked, "Lu Ge"

The owner of the figure moved and then raised their head, speaking softly, "Xia Shu"

Ning Shu couldn't help but be startled. This was the first time Lu Ze had called his name, and it was in a rather intimate tone.

He couldn't put his finger on how he felt.

Just walked past and asked, "Lu Ge, are you having trouble sleeping"

Ning Shu found it strange that, so late at night, Lu Ze was alone in the living room with the lights off. And for as long as he'd been down there, the other person didn't seem to have noticed him.

Lu Ze replied, "I'm having a bit of trouble sleeping. It's late, you should go to sleep first."

Ning Shu hesitated for a moment, but still sat down. Perhaps because the other party had helped him twice before, he also wanted to do something for Lu Ze this time.

Although Ning Shu felt it had already involved privacy issues.

He remembered that Emperor Lu disliked others prying into his privacy, but Ning Shu still spoke up and asked: "Lu Ge, is there anything bothering you"

After he said that, his heart started beating nervously.

The other person didn't speak.

Just when Ning Shu was starting to regret it, Lu Ze whispered softly, "I just took on a script."

"This character is a doctor and also a murderer."

He spoke in a calm tone, continuing, “This doctor likes darkness because he was traumatized as a child. The darker the place, the more he likes it. Every crime scene is at night.”

His voice was like the spring breeze.

But Ning Shu couldn't help but feel a shiver down her spine. Despite the fact that Emperor Lu spoke these words in an ordinary tone, without any deliberate theatrics, she still found them... rather unsettling.

"Did I scare you"

The Emperor of Shadows chuckled lightly and said, “I’m just trying to understand his psychology, what he might have been thinking when he committed murder.”

Ning Shu hesitated for a moment, then said: "But it's already two in the morning." He hesitated and said, "It's very late..."

He thought to himself, last night, Lu Ze wouldn't have stayed in the living room all night, would he

Lu Ze said calmly, "I can't sleep. I probably won't be able to until I get to the set."

He chuckled softly and said, “But don’t worry, I won’t get too into character and actually kill you.”

Ning Shu gave a slight awkward smile. He hesitated for a moment and then said, "Lu Ge, maybe you should rest." He continued, "After you've rested enough, you'll have the energy to perform well in the script,"

He finally knew why men have dark circles under their eyes.

Ning Shu couldn't help but think, with such a dedicated idol, if Lu Ze's fans knew about this, they probably wouldn't regret supporting him.

Lu Ze, however, spoke up: "Can't sleep."

He raised his hand and rubbed his temples.

"I haven't had a good night's sleep in a year."

Ning Shu couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

He frowned slightly and asked, "Is it because of acting"

If that's the case, Lu Ze's dedication has reached a shocking level.

Lu Ze shook his head and said softly, "No, it's because I can't sleep. That's why I don't give myself time to rest and keep filming."

"Lu Ge..." Ning Shu felt a little shocked: "Have you seen a psychologist"

Lu Ze said faintly, "The doctor told me to adjust well and relax gradually..."

Ning Shu hesitated for a moment, obviously it was useless.

Otherwise, Emperor Lu wouldn't be here.

Lu Ze obviously didn't want to dwell on this topic any longer, and he said gently: "Alright, I know you care about me. But it's late now, you should get some sleep."

A man's low voice came, "If you're afraid, you can also lock your room door."

Ning Shu didn't speak.

He knew Lu Ze was just joking, he didn't know Lu Ze had such a situation, after all, for a year like this, no one would feel good. Thinking about Lu Ze during the day, especially having to film and attend announcements, he would have even less time to rest.

And his temper hasn't become any less irritable, and he does everything very discreetly.

Polite and courteous, with an elegant and gentlemanly demeanor.

Ning Shu couldn't help but admire Lu Ge a little. He opened his mouth and said, "Lu Ge, I know a little bit of massage. If you don't mind..." He gathered his courage and said, "Can I help you relax"

Lu Ze said nothing.

Although in the darkness, Ning Shu still sensed Emperor Lu's gaze falling directly onto her.

He waited for a while, until the man uttered a low word and said faintly, "It probably won't be of much use to me."

Ning Shu said it was okay, that she just wanted to give Lu Ge a massage herself.

He walked closer.

Lu Ze sat on the sofa, Ning Shu turned around a bit.

Because of his height, he had to sit on his knees so that it would feel a little better.

A young person's hands were placed on their own shoulders.

She began to massage gently.

In the darkness, one couldn't see Lu Ze's expression.

Ning Shu gently squeezed for a while and asked, "Lu Ge"

The man said softly, "Well, that's pretty good."

Ning Shu seemed to be inspired, he truly hoped he could help Lu Ze.

He kneaded his shoulders for a moment, then his hand slowly moved to another spot.oingAnd Ning Shu would not look at him, nor love him. 。Even hate him 。Han Xi suppressed those wild thoughts, though a beast raged within him. 。But he still acted like a normal person, just looking at...