18. Shocking Things

Wu Yige's eyes that could kill people with the gentleness unique to men appeared again.

This time Katrina's breathing was almost stopped by him. She stared at Wu Yige's eyes, and then something happened that made Katrina's whole body in cold sweat.

Wu Yige got hard..

Katrina's whole face turned red. It was good that Katrina didn't react so much. Wu Yige seemed to be affected by him for some reason, and his face was full of emotions immediately.

She pushed him with all her strength and ran to the rooftop.

"What the fuck!" Katrina was in horror and also shocked, her leg felt like noodles yet she was in cold sweat. How could something like that happen? It was Wu Yige!

No, no, it's more like. Wu Yige, it's Katrina! His assistant! Why the hell did he react like that?

She scrubbed her body to extinguished the goosebumps.

"Katrina!"

"Fuck!"

Katrina lost her strength and directly fell on the ground.

"Sorry, did I surprise you?"

"Brother Kun?" Katrina sighs relieved and straightens her legs. She almost met the grim reaper just now.

Qian Kun looked around and found nobody else but them. She was certainly here to unwind and he found her.

"Then I'll get going, have some coffee. It's new."

Qian Kun hurriedly left and Katrina was alone in the open space. A small ding made her check on her phone and it was a message from Wu Yige.

I'm heading home. You can take a taxi home.

Katrina had no mental capacity to reply to him. The incident was embarrassing for them, but Katrina let it affect her too much.

Just like many modern humans in distress, Katrina 'Ok, Google' and ask the reason for erection aside from sexual arousal. As expected from the all knowing search engine, it stated that males could experience erections or boners without physical or psychological stimulation. Random erections were normal in adolescents and adults especially with the fluctuations in testosterone.

It made sense, women's mood swings also affected by their hormones and hormonal problems might cause a late period. She shouldn't compare their struggle, but at least she got no obvious signs like men with boners.

Wait a minute!

She was Wu Yige's Personal Assistant! This was related to hormones fluctuation, it tied with his health! She should be scheduling a medical check-up instead of moping around here feeling weird out!

Back in the house, Wu Yige showered with cold water. He wanted to tease Katrina, but it backfired!

Damn it! Just how long hadn't he touched a woman?!

So embarrassing!

Thankfully, no more embarrassing things happened for the next few days. For the three months of his absence he got a mouthful of work and immediately turned into hustle mode.

This watch brand pop-up store appearance, photoshoot for an eyewear, NGO's Ambassador press conference, crew meeting for upcoming drama, honorary speech for government initiative, and the highlight was The Ones collection launching.

"Just dress up already, Kat. You're not contracted by Wang Media anyway, just take this as a favor for me."

Katrina scoffed, the last time she gave favor to Shen Fe her Instagram page was bombarded by dms from brands and non stop followers notification.

She no longer had the luxury of anonymity to do her assistant job freely as whispers of recognition follow her wherever she goes.

Katrina couldn't step into the streets without strangers approaching her for selfies, the self proclaimed fans thrust pens and scraps of paper, seeking autographs and permission to upload the picture. Each step becomes a negotiation between embracing newfound admirers and the necessity to keep moving.

"No."

Short and concise.

"Oh come on, Wu Yige is my Spokesperson and you're the global campaign's face! It will create buzz and buzz means profit! It's a win-win for us."

Another "No!"

Arthur Shang looked up from his phone, "Andrei is in Somerset Preschool, my brother can sign Lin Zhi there."

Katrina squinted her eyes to her best friend's boyfriend.

"You don't believe me?"

She shrugged, "The school broker said Somerset reservation is full for the next decade."

Arthur rolled his eyes: "Give me your ID number."

While Arthur Shang was typing the number in the ID card on Katrina's hand, Wu Yige and Shen Fe shared a look.

An email notification from Somerset Preschool Committee was enough to prove that Arthur Shang didn't bluff. She looked at the younger man with newfound admiration, "Your wish is my command, Your highness. What do you need me to do?"

Arthur Shang tilted his head to behind her.

Katrina turned around and gave a sickeningly sweet smile to her best friend, "What are your orders, My Queen?"

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In the glittering city of dreams, where aspirations dance like stars in the night sky, a hidden gem emerges from the shadows. Katrina Shin was once a discreet figure behind the scenes, now stepping into the dazzling world of showbiz after a chance encounter with fame.

"Katrina!"

"Wu Yige!"

"Brother Yi!"

"Katrina Shin!"

Shen Fe maximized on the headline and smirked as the live streaming audience crazily sent comments to the point it was flying and unrecognizable on the screen.

"Please wipe that capitalist look on your face, honey, you're drooling."

Arthur Shang's teasing made Shen Fe straighten her expression, "But they make good money, should I just steal her from Wang Media? I'm pretty sure I can pay the termination fee."

"Katrina didn't sign with them."

"What?"

"Your best friend didn't sign with anyone. She rejected Wang Media, my uncle try to lure her in but she said no, she rejected everyone. She's still just Wu Yige's PA."

"Are you kidding me?"

"I'm serious. Why don't you just talk and give her an offer she can't refuse?"

"Tsk, I know her earlier than you but you grasp Katrina's weakness better than me. What kind of apple of life should I offer her?"

"I don't want to say this, but.." Arthur Shang whispered.

The crews and invitee were used to this display of affection, the documentary director even records the love birds interaction for a while.

People had no idea how unsweet and close to murderous the plan the couple had.

In the front, Katrina was posing beside of Wu Yige, flashing smile and waving hands like the blinding lights and thunderous scream towards her was nothing.

"Thank you, Wu Yige. Thank you Katrina Shin."

They left the photo zone.

"You're quite a natural, why don't you just sign with the company?"

"I already have a job, I'm your PA."

"Tch, have you seen PA attend a brand event hand in hand with the actor? Or do you see any PA who got more gifts and needs more protection than the actor?"

Katrina dead on her track, "Sorry, it won't happen ag-"

Wu Yige suddenly put his hand on her waist and whispered, "Smile, the enemy is here."

As fate would have it, the dim light on the corridor backstage brightened, and in walked memories dressed in the familiar silhouette of Zhang Siyuan. Her eyes scanned the room like a compass seeking north, and in that moment, they found him. The current of recognition was swift, sending shivers down Katrina's spine.

The adulterer couple was glimmering with love, walking side by side and laughing like nobody business. They still didn't realize the other couple ahead.

Wu Yige saw her sneering, instead of the heartbroken and timid look, Katrina straightened her back and closed her body to him with a smile and winked, "Please help me, Actor Wu."

Zhang Siyuan's eyes met Katrina, and the air seemed to thicken with a symphony of unspoken words. They were now strangers and yet with a repository of shared secrets, his steps hesitated at the entrance. Meanwhile, Liu Fei, unaware of the impending collision of echoes, continued to share animated stories, oblivious to the storm clouds gathering.

Zhang Siyuan, caught between the crossfire of history and the present, attempted a reassuring smile that felt more like a nervous twitch. His heartbeat echoed in the long hall, an unwitting percussion to the drama unfolding.

He had never thought would be seeing Katrina everywhere. In the billboard, poster, and all kinds of The Ones promotion next to their works.

Katrina disappeared from his life right after the cryptic text message, he was too busy with work and too happy to officiate his relationship with Liu Fei. His management's approach to publicly revealed the relationship and they started the CP marketing while dating. They could date and still maintain their career.

Things were looking up for them.

They were perfect, the perfect couple.

Zhang Siyuan wouldn't let the smiling woman at the end of the path ruin his life.

Never.

"Senior Wu." Liu Fei was the first to greet them, "Miss Shin."

Wu Yige never thought it was this hard to find something to say, saying 'nice to meet you' was overboard considering the situation. His status didn't require him to be nice to them, but leaving would be defeating Katrina's purpose.

"Miss Liu Fei is really a beauty in person, I heard many good things from Siyuan."

Liu Fei visibly startled, looking at her boyfriend; "Si.. Siyuan? Do you two know each other?"

Katrina saw Zhang Siyuan's tense face and flash of irritability on Liu Fei, "We are university's classmate."

The relief from Liu Fei's face was too loud, even Wu Yige almost cracked his straight face.

"Oh, so you're Yuan's friend. Nice to meet you."

"Shen Fe is looking for us." Katrina linked her arm faster to Wu Yige than Liu Fei's almost handshake, " Do enjoy the event tonight."