Aria's Tales - 1.7

Chen Rui and Yang Xi kept tossing the villain tag to each other but Mingyan no longer cared. She leaned her head on Shen Yan’s shoulder since he was sitting beside her. He was in the middle of work earlier so he asked his driver to drive him at the moment. When Mingyan texted that she finished early, he didn’t hesitate to abandon his meeting to his trusted aide just to pick her up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They arrived home an hour before lunch. Mingyan decided to begin her capturing plan by first capturing his stomach. She looked through the fridge and sighed in relief that it wasn’t empty. The original Mingyan was also good at cooking so she had the tools and seasonings ready in the cabinet. She remembered that Shen Yan like Teriyaki chicken, and it wasn’t difficult to cook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Mingyan what are you doing?” Shen Yan felt a bit sad at being left behind in the car right as they got home. He didn’t plan on going back to the company and instead got his assistant to bring the papers to him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan was startled and shyly looked at him while holding a pan. “C-Cooking.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Cooking?” Shen Yan repeated, making sure he hadn’t heard it wrong. When Mingyan confirmed, his eyes brightened in excitement and he nodded his head in understanding. “Do you need help?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan shook her head in denial right away. How was she going to cook calmly when he’s by her side? She might not be able to differentiate which vegetables to put or what seasoning to use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Her Yan gege suddenly had a sad face, and she panicked. “No – that’s not it! I just thought I wouldn’t be able to cook properly if you’re here because- because- uhm,” tears were already forming in the corner of her eyes as she tried to explain. She was troubled because she couldn’t just possibly say her heart wouldn’t calm down if he were to watch her cook, right?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The girl looked so cute while she panicked that Shen Yan chuckled. “Don’t hurt yourself, okay? I’ll be in the living room.” He gave one last bright smile before heading to the living room to continue his work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan only relaxed when she couldn’t hear his footsteps anymore. And only then did Lily appeared in a red polka dots dress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Are you cooking Teriyaki chicken?’ Lily hopped on from her shoulder to her head and sat down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Yep! It’s easy and he likes it.’ Mingyan finally started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘What about cookies? I want cookies~’ Lily used her soft paws to pat continuously on Mingyan’s head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Okay okay, I will later. I promise.’ She said in a doting tone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Yay!!! I want ten! No less!’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan helplessly complied.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She finished everything in about an hour. After setting down two empty glasses on her oval shaped dining table, their lunch was ready. She happily skipped to the living to call her Yan gege, “Yan ge! Lunch is ready~”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan was still wearing her pink laced apron and had her hair up into a messy bun. Her hair bounced as she made her way to the sofa that Shen Yan was sitting. An ethereal smile was etched on her cute face. Shen Yan who looked up and saw this scene was startled. Why did this scene seem like a wife calling for his husband for a meal? Shen Yan’s heart beat excitedly at that thought.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shen Yan slowly put away his computer to ease his rapid heartbeat, but Mingyan was too excited so she directly held his wrist and pulled him to the dining room. “Come on~ You’re so slow~!” She had no idea that her touch was testing the man’s control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shen Yan let her lead him away but he was seriously holding his breath to stop himself from thinking of pushing the girl to the wall to steal a kiss. His hard-earned experience of patience over the years finally paid off as he reached the table before his desires took control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the edge of the large oval table, the Teriyaki dish and white noodles that Mingyan decided to pair with the Teriyaki was laid out along with two bowls of rice. It was very simple, yet Shen Yan felt fulfilled just seeing it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shen Yan eyed the head seat where one of the bowls of rice was placed. Doesn’t that mean I’m the head of the family? Or has the happiness made me drunk? His eyes narrowed, pleased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan didn’t move her chopsticks until Shen Yan took the first bite under her eager gaze. And Shen Yan’s mouth watered at the tasty dish. He beamed at Mingyan. “Yanyan you’d be a great wife!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan’s face was thoroughly red, it even reached down to her neck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan: Yes! Success!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lily: That was easy…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan: Of course. Your master literally has thousands of experience in cooking. It’d be a shame if I couldn’t do this much *sweat*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lily: It took you thousands of years though to coo-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan: Ahhhhhh what are you talking about!? That didn’t happen okay?! I don’t remember! No no no!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan’s blushing face didn’t change even though in her mind she was scolding Lily. Her eyes were twinkling and her lips were curled up. She was in an extremely good mood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They both ate in silence but there was no awkwardness, only a harmonious atmosphere. While in the background their hearts were beating as one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The days have gone by while they continued to raise each other’s favorability rate. Mingyan, who have gotten comfortable with Shen Yan to the point that she would ask for a hug from time to hug, was too focused on Shen Yan. Likewise, although Shen Yan didn’t neglect his work, was too occupied on doting on Mingyan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About only four days since she recorded, Hui Mingli’s song, that he decided to title “My Identity” after much debate, had only gotten out and was being played on the radios over and over again for the past twelve hours. It had already become a big hit overnight, and while Mingyan had no idea because she was “too busy” to care, Shen Yan knew and had already bought thousands of copies secretly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Weibo, the music fanatics were going crazy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MusicMyLover: “Quick! Quick! I need info on this Gu Mingyan!!! AHHHHHH!!! How does she make me cry every time??!!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JoeIsYourLover: “Tell me about it! I cried the first time. Then the second. Then the third! Listening to it now for the fourth time and I’m still crying! The fuck is this! The tag clearly showed it’s upbeat!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NoticeMeSenpai: “I’m going around Weibo looking for her! But she is MIA!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pranks101: “Are we not going to talk about Sam? I’m a devout fan of classical music but Sam, paired with Gu Mingyan’s voice, made me suddenly want to shift!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JoeIsYourLover: “Shift! Shift! Shift! I’ll welcome you in the rap underground world!! Although Gu Mingyan also makes me want to shift to classic … Uggghhh”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was a part of the top comments on the highest shared post of “My Identity.” The netizens were on fire, looking for Gu Mingyan. It was at this time that Brilliant Stars decided to take their excitement to a whole new level by posting Gu Mingyan’s audition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BrilliantStarsOfficial: “Gu Mingyan’s cover of “Without Me” by Halsey // video”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The title was nothing but formal. And yet it drove the people who were eyeing Gu Mingyan into a frenzy. The first song had gotten them in tears, and now the second song had their hearts beat fast. It couldn’t be helped, because Gu Mingyan had sung “Without me” like she was still in love with her lover even if she was angry about it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All single dogs alike had fallen in love, and some who were in a relationship could relate with Gu Mingyan. Her newly formed fans were demanding for her Weibo. One comment earned the likes of thousands of these fans.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ming’s_follower: “Please goddess, grace us with your presence! I beg of you *cries*”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan, who finally saw the ruckus on the internet and saw this comment, was speechless. Did this person have to be dramatic? But she had to say that she was pleased with this result. It didn’t matter if her fame shot up all of a sudden, because artists like her are forever judged based on the selling quality of their songs. Even if her platform wasn’t solid, she could strengthen it with a new, potentially high quality, song.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The scandals and reputation for singers are even less relevant than to actors and actresses. As long as you have the ability to move people with your song then it didn’t matter to them whoever you were. Mingyan believed that those people who did not earn their fame through their songs are called celebrities, not artists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At this moment, Mingyan was leaning her back against Shen Yan’s side. She had taken hostage of his other laptop and skimmed through comments and news about “My Identity.” The public’s overall message was clear; they wanted her Weibo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan was exasperated. Okay, I’ll make one right now. “Yan ge~” Mingyan tilted her head back and poked at Shen Yan’s arms. Before she could poke him a second time, her hand was caught be his rough warm hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Mn, what is it?” He didn’t let go of her naughty hands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Can you name my Weibo~?” She shifted and used her free hand to poke once more, but was caught again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Me? Are you sure?” Shen Yan held her two soft hands and played with them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan sounded an affirmation absentmindedly. She was watching her hand being pressed and shook. What is this guy doing?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Alright,” then he pulled her to sit on her lap together with the laptop she had taken from him. He thought about it for a few minutes, coming up with all kinds of name and finally settled on one that he liked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ming ❤Yan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lily: …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan: KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan’s CPU just broke again. How sneaky! It definitely was her name, but that was only to people who didn’t know her and Shen Yan. He was so subtle, so smooth. It was definitely the perfect name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She covered her red face. Her Yan gege was becoming more and more daring and sweet. How was her tiny heart going to live?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Do you like it?” Shen Yan whispered in her ear and intentionally brushed it with his lips. The little ear reddened even more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan pressed her hands firmly to her face and slightly nodded. She felt like she’d be together with her Yan gege even on her career.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan could have never prepared herself on the day of her concert were posters with “Ming ❤Yan” were held high up. It was a lowkey ship name that only a few would ever realize.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She finally let go of her face and patted her cheeks to calm herself. Then with careful but deliberate movements, she slid off his lap and brought the laptop on hers to continue making her account. While she was sliding down from Shen Yan’s lap to the couch, she didn’t notice his dark eyes glinting with lust. His tolerance was being tested again. Shen Yan could no longer count how many times he had to take a cold shower to repress his urges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And he knew he was getting impatient. He was still secretly working on convincing Mingyan’s parents to give their daughter to him so he had to endure. Perhaps everything will be ready after a year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan shyly created her account and posted a selfie that Shen Yan had taken in one of their dates. The background showed that it was in Pastel House, the cafe they had gone on their first date. Mingyan was wearing a furry bunny hat and a white long sleeved shirt. In the picture, she was holding her head with both palms while a rabbit parfait was in front of her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then, she was about to upload her first post – a normal one, when she was suddenly struck with an idea. She took her phone and opened a recording app and gestured for Shen Yan to keep quiet, to which he reacted by raising his eyebrows in interest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mingyan sang an acoustic version of “TIK TOK” by G. E. M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When she finished she took a photo of her patio in her backyard and made it as a cover photo while her voice was being played in the background. Then she uploaded it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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