Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?
Chapter 156. Because they were childhood friends, she supported him unconditionally (Subscribe! Vote for the monthly ticket!)

Chapter 156: 156. Because they were childhood friends, she supported him unconditionally (Subscribe! Vote for the monthly ticket!)

The sleeping place tonight had shifted back to Bae Juhyun’s bedroom.

Liu Xin’an went to wash up first. He was quick; in just half an hour, he came out of the bathroom looking refreshed.

He chose to wear a T-shirt and shorts for his pajamas, with his slightly wet, tousled hair. Just his smile was enough to get Bae Juhyun’s heart racing.

Why do men look so attractive after taking a bath?

Bae Juhyun struggled to tear her gaze away from Liu Xin’an’s prominent jawline and the Adam’s apple that stood out in his throat. Pouting, she got up from the bed.

She had already worn all the pajamas she brought and hadn’t washed them yet. She didn’t want to use the hotel’s washing machine, so she had no choice but to dig out a slightly cooler nightgown.

She didn’t expect this trip to make such a significant leap in her relationship with Liu Xin’an, let alone that they would end up sleeping in the same bed. That’s why she had brought several cool nightgowns to avoid getting hot at night.

But the current situation told her she was still too naïve.

Bae Juhyun took her time washing up. After finishing, she tied her hair into a ponytail and came out of the bathroom with a face mask on.

Her sleepwear was a sleeveless slip dress. The hem only barely covered her knees, and the overall ash-gray dress made her already fair skin look even more pink.

With her keen eyes, Bae Juhyun felt Liu Xin’an’s gaze on her as soon as she entered the room.

She had been wearing short sleeves and long pants to bed the past few nights. This was the first time she was dressed so coolly in front of Liu Xin’an...

Feeling a bit nervous, she maintained a blank expression.

She was wearing a face mask!

Her room was quite large and came with a vanity, so Bae Juhyun walked over and started her nightly skincare routine.

First, she removed the mask and gently wiped her fair arms with the still-moist mask.

Next, Bae Juhyun took out a bunch of bottles and jars, applying them on her face in order.

Watching her fuss around, Liu Xin’an felt tired himself. He sighed, propped his face on one hand, and lay sideways on the bed, keeping his eyes on Bae Juhyun at the vanity.

Seeing his obvious gaze, Bae Juhyun glanced at him through the mirror and chuckled, "Why are you staring at me?"

"Because you’re beautiful."

His unhesitant reply made Bae Juhyun, who was applying something to her neck with her chin up, instinctively purse her lips.

Okay, the answer was quick and seemed like an instinctive response. She would reluctantly accept Liu Xin’an’s compliment.

Finally, Bae Juhyun finished her skincare routine for her face and neck.

Just when Liu Xin’an thought she was finally about to get into bed, Bae Juhyun turned and rummaged through her little bag, taking out a strange little thing.

"What’s that?"

Liu Xin’an was very puzzled, looking at the small ball in her hand and asking.

Bae Juhyun glanced at him, thought for a while, and ultimately didn’t kick him out.

She stood up, walked to the bed, adjusted her dress, and sat down. Then, under Liu Xin’an’s stunned gaze, she stretched out her fair, perfectly proportioned, though not very long, leg.

With a slightly flushed face, Bae Juhyun glared at the dumbfounded Liu Xin’an and scolded, "Keep staring and you’ll get out!"

Liu Xin’an quickly averted his gaze. This girl was genuinely annoyed; Bae Juhyun’s real reaction when she got angry was to unconsciously swear.

It wasn’t really an annoying quirk, at least to Liu Xin’an. An enraged and swearing Bae Juhyun was still so eye-catching!

But just a few seconds later, Liu Xin’an couldn’t help but turn his head again, his mind filled with that fair, slender leg.

Bae Juhyun was using the small ball to massage her slightly sore calf, with her mildly curled knee blushing.

Now Liu Xin’an understood what the small ball in Bae Juhyun’s hand was for.

Bae Juhyun, who was massaging her leg with her head down, didn’t notice Liu Xin’an’s gaze. By the time she realized, Liu Xin’an had already gotten an eyeful.

Her expression stiffened, and after giving Liu Xin’an a blank look, she retracted her left leg and extended the other one.

If she didn’t massage properly, she might develop muscles by tomorrow.

For a female celebrity... muscles were absolutely unacceptable. So after intense exercise, she had to work hard to relax her body.

"Is that effective?"

"Hmm? Yes, it is."

Since they were already sleeping in the same bed, Bae Juhyun wasn’t as shy as before. She rolled the small ball over her slightly chubby calf, changing its shape with the massage, looking quite cute.

"How about I help you? I often massage myself after exercise. I’m pretty good at it."

Liu Xin’an swore he had no ulterior motives; he just genuinely wanted to share her burden.

But Bae Juhyun didn’t seem to think so. Startled, she quickly pulled her leg back under her dress and glared at Liu Xin’an angrily.

"What are you trying to do?"

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, I just want to help?"

"Really?"

"Last time I massaged you, it felt good, right? I’m just trying to help you relieve muscle fatigue. It’s something I’m good at."

The pitiful-looking Liu Xin’an made Bae Juhyun let her guard down, though she still decided to forget about such a thing.

"I’m almost done. Why didn’t you say so earlier?"

"Next time, then."

Bae Juhyun smiled gently, with her dark, clear eyes full of laughter.

"You might not get the chance then~"

Liu Xin’an shrugged, giving a mysterious smile.

He believed he would definitely get the chance.

Finally, as Liu Xin’an eagerly waited, Bae Juhyun finished her skincare routine. She tidied everything up and then shyly stood by the bed, using her pretty face as an advantage to keep staring at Liu Xin’an.

To be honest, she really wanted to kick Liu Xin’an out.

In the past few days, she realized her boyfriend wasn’t as much of a coward as she thought; he was bold to the point of making her anxious.

But... if she really kicked Liu Xin’an out, she worried whether she could actually fall asleep without his presence.

Earlier, hadn’t she tossed and turned for over an hour without falling asleep, only to end up walking to his room?

Not to mention, while sending herself to him, her little hand was also...

So, knowing she probably couldn’t be without Liu Xin’an at this moment, Bae Juhyun adjusted her mood.

It’s quite enjoyable to be stared at by a beauty, but the precondition was that the one staring couldn’t be his girlfriend.

Feeling pressured, Liu Xin’an pulled out a smile, then very obediently lay on the bed, tucking both hands under his body to appear as "well-behaved" as possible.

Bae Juhyun snorted softly, climbed into bed, pulled the blanket over herself, and lay flat.

"Click."

Liu Xin’an turned off the light and naturally pulled out his hands from underneath him.

Anyway, it was pitch dark, so Bae Juhyun couldn’t see.

After a while, a small hand groped its way to his shoulder from under the blanket.

Understanding the girl’s intention, Liu Xin’an cooperatively grabbed the little hand and heard Bae Juhyun’s cold laugh, "Pretending again, huh."

"...Damn! You got me!"

Liu Xin’an cursed and angrily flung away the "little hand" that served as bait.

Seeing Liu Xin’an lose his composure, Bae Juhyun quickly scooted over, planting her soft lips on Liu Xin’an’s face with a slight rise of her body.

It was a brief touch.

"Don’t be mad, let’s sleep."

"Alright."

Liu Xin’an wasn’t really angry; he was just playing along with his girlfriend, sharing a small joke.

This way of interacting made Liu Xin’an feel very comfortable, so he usually went along with it.

Knowing Bae Juhyun was a bit uneasy tonight because of her cool pajamas, Liu Xin’an didn’t think about taking advantage. He merely held her small hand tightly, providing maximum assurance to the girl beside him.

As time ticked by and Bae Juhyun’s rhythmic breathing indicated she had fallen asleep, he quietly let go of her hand.

Bae Juhyun showed no reaction, simply sleeping peacefully.

Liu Xin’an carefully moved closer to her, observing her sleeping face in the dark.

Confirming that Bae Juhyun was soundly asleep, he tiptoed out of bed, grabbed a coat, and left the room.

After so many nights of sleeping together, he knew Bae Juhyun had good sleep quality and wasn’t easily disturbed by external factors, so he wasn’t worried she would wake up suddenly.

Moreover, he didn’t intend to hide his outing from Bae Juhyun.

About ten or so minutes later, there was a knock on the door.

Liu Xin’an strolled over, opened the door, and let Li Chenglu in.

Nearly thirty years of friendship meant they understood each other with just a glance.

"I ordered some barbecue and beer; let’s have a drink."

How could an adult’s late-night snack lack the company of alcohol?

"Sure."

Li Chenglu plopped down on the sofa, crossed his legs, propped his head on the armrest, and looked at the gloomy man beside him.

"Feeling a lot of pressure?"

"Duh, if your partner were a big star, wouldn’t you feel the pressure?"

"Tch, I wouldn’t date entertainers. No male stars are good, present company excluded..."

"Stop it, don’t badmouth my Jay Chou."

Li Chenglu grinned, "He’s different."

"Mu Shang chatted with me today. She said I’ve been in my comfort zone too long."

"...I told you that six months ago, didn’t I?"

"Shut up, do you want to listen or not?"

Li Chenglu shrugged and said no more, just quietly listening.

"But I found out... no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to help her..."

"Feeling down? Look, Irene’s situation can’t be helped right now. Ignoring it is the best thing to do. Don’t undervalue yourself, okay?"

"I know, but I have to do something. I’m her boyfriend, after all."

Liu Xin’an rubbed his hair, feeling frustrated.

"Aren’t you keeping her company?"

"Besides that, I seem to be able to do nothing."

Li Chenglu sighed. She hugged a pillow in her arms, thought for a while, and nodded.

"Yes, you can’t do anything else."

It wasn’t to kick him while he was down, nor to mock Liu Xin’an.

She knew Liu Xin’an well. This guy didn’t need advice from others. Even if he called her over for a late-night snack tonight, it was more about venting his pressure.

She knew this boy could pull himself out of his predicament.

Providing unconditional support was the most Li Chenglu could do to help Liu Xin’an.

"Work on improving your self-value first. You’re right, both you and Mu Shang are right. I should step out of my comfort zone."

"Good thinking. So what’s next? Try Not to Laugh Challenge or Freeloading Challenge?" Li Chenglu chuckled, winking.

"...Damn!"

Liu Xin’an stayed silent for a long time, only to respond with a single word.