Think a title As the host on the stage questioned Joseph smilingly, the audience of his fans shouted at the top of their lungs when asked if he had a girlfriend. Joseph smiled and looked at the audience, clearly enjoying the attention he was getting. The host teased him and said that it didn't count if he himself didn't say it. He handed the microphone to Joseph, who responded casually with a, "Not yet."

Rose was shocked to hear the screams under the stage and wondered if Ada was among the fans. The host laughed and said that since he didn't have a girlfriend, they should guess what the next stage of the event was. The audience enthusiastically shouted for a famous scene, the confession, and the Jianian couple.

The host then called on both Joseph and his female co-star to reenact a famous scene from the drama. While his co-star looked shy, Joseph was relaxed and casual onstage. The scene played on the big screen behind them as they both acted it out, bringing the audience to tears. Joseph lowered his head towards his co-star, who blushed deeply.

Having never been interested in dramas or movies, Rose found herself confused by Joseph's performance on stage. She wondered why he had to show it to others in person. As Joseph leaned in for a kiss, Eric immediately covered Rose's eyes, not wanting her to see the intimate scene. Rose wasn't interested and was grateful that unlike Joseph, her brother knew how to act with some decorum in public.

The unbearable scream of fans filled Rose's ears, and as Eric uncovered her eyes, she met Joseph's eyes, who had just noticed her presence. Joseph's face suddenly fell, and Rose wondered what was causing his reaction.
Rose quickly averted her gaze and tried to blend into the crowd.

She struggled to stay awake during the two-hour meeting, and when she heard that Joseph had left, the crowd dispersed around her.

Eric drove her back to the chess house after they left the scene. As they walked along a fork in the road, he suddenly stopped the car.

It was only then that he noticed a black commercial car parked next to him. Joseph, who stood tall with long legs, got out of the car and glared at Eric. "Step out of the car."

Rose shot a bitter look at Eric. Joseph glanced at her and turned to Eric with a cold tone. "Why did you take her to the scene? Do you want to repeat what happened last time?"

Eric looked puzzled. "Isn't it just for fun? Rose likes it too, don't you Rose?"

Rose couldn't look away, she didn't enjoy it at all.

Joseph didn't dwell on the matter and pulled Eric out of the car. He then got into the car himself. "Stop following me. Go socialize with William."

William peeked out from the car and his face was full of affection. "What's the point of having him come along? Jiang Chu knows who he is."

Joseph buckled his seatbelt and lazily said to William, "I'm exhausted. Go on your own. Everyone has something planned for you. It'd be pointless if you can't handle it."

He had filmed a big drama the night before, flew early in the morning, and had been busy with activities until now. Even an iron man wouldn't be able to bear it. William had to give up his plan.

As Joseph and William were talking, they heard the sound of a car door opening and closing behind them. When they turned, they saw that Rose had also gotten out of the car. Joseph gave her a fierce look and scolded her. "Who told you to get out of the car?"

Rose trembled at his tone. William looked at him helplessly. "Can you be gentler with her?"

Joseph had taken such a drastic turn. Did he just want to see Rose? But she was always so harsh and unfriendly towards others. It's strange that she cared about her.

Joseph curled his lips. "What do you care? Hurry up and leave. Don't make him wait for you."

Rose stood close to the car, unable to decide whether to get in or not.

"Come here and sit in the front. I have something to ask you."
Joseph appeared solemn as Rose, feeling confused, opened the car door. He threw Isabella's gift onto the back seat and waited expressionlessly for Rose to buckle her seat belt before driving off into the distance. Suddenly, Joseph questioned, "Where did you meet Karen?" Even though it was her personal business, she didn't want to disclose the information. Unfazed, Joseph proceeded to scoff, "Karen's parents?" Rose was startled, wondering how Joseph could have known. "What did they say?" she hid away for the day, hoping to avoid discussing the topic. Joseph remained focused on the road ahead and spoke gradually, "I'll take you back to Karen's house instead and get her to tell you what she wants." Rose was taken aback and looked up, as Joseph turned the steering wheel towards a rotary. With tears welling up, Rose tugged at Joseph's shirt, pleading with a sincere face. Joseph remained taciturn and drove back to the original path. Rose let go and leaned towards the door as much as possible, trying to distance herself from him. Joseph felt an indescribable boredom in his heart; Rose had been afraid of him since they were children. He acknowledged that even if his requests were absurd, she would always comply. But for some reason, Joseph didn't want Rose to fear him nor be subservient to him, especially since Isabella detested her. Nonetheless, he was hesitant to probe into Rose's desires. The two sat in silence for some time before they drove through Che Shui Ma Long's Road. Joseph suddenly spoke softly, "Were you at the event just now?" Startled, Rose nodded again. Joseph then said, "I didn't kiss her. It was just a staged scene that appeared on the screen." Rose was taken aback and remained in a dazed state for some time. She slowly but surely comprehended that Joseph did not kiss the female actress and tentatively replied with an agreement. Joseph cast a glance at Rose and saw her dumbfounded expression. He couldn't help himself but become annoyed with his impulsive confession. After all, it wasn't any of her business if he kissed someone or not. The car went silent again. The vast blue sky stretched out for thousands of miles outside the window, and the sun's rays were refracted through the glass. Joseph yawned as his phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Isabella calling.


Rose sat close to Joseph in the closed car as Isabella whirred away on the other end of the phone, pleading with him to attend her birthday party. Joseph caught a glimpse of the silent Rose and wondered if she had plans for the birthday of the little mute, who no one seemed to be accompanying. 

"I can't make it, I still have something to do. I'll have someone deliver your gift later," Joseph replied lazily, while Isabella complained unhappily. 

"You don't have me in your heart," she retorted. 

"Let your uncle take my place," Joseph offered. 

"I don't want to. You know Uncle wanted to invite Little Mute to celebrate with us, but she refused," Isabella continued. 

Joseph peered at Rose and asked, "Why did she refuse this time?" 

"Actually, she didn't even bother to make up an excuse. She probably thought she's too good for us and our invitation, so she said she didn't want to come. It broke my uncle's heart. He's probably still thinking about the little mute's mother. No wonder he wants to divorce our aunt," Isabella explained.

"Isabella, enough," Joseph interrupted and hung up the phone. Rose listened to the conversation and contemplated her own struggle of rejecting Mason through text. Now that Joseph knew, she was unsure how to feel.

"Are you hungry?" Joseph's low voice caught her off guard as he parked the car in front of a restaurant and warmly greeted the boss before leading them to a private room upstairs.

As they sipped their tea and Joseph ordered food through the QR code, he suddenly asked her if she wanted to go to the amusement park. William had already offered to take her to Disney, but with Joseph now offering to take her, Rose felt indifferent.
Joseph noticed Rose's puzzled expression and repeated his question, "Have you heard of Disney?"

As a child, Isabella would go to Disney or the amusement park in City C for her birthdays, but Rose had never been taken there. She would watch enviously as Isabella returned with various dolls, but after her grandmother passed away, her envy faded.

Just when Joseph thought she didn't know about Disney, Rose nodded her head.

Joseph realized that the man who took Rose to Japan must have also taken her to Disney. He later learned that Rose's brother Louis had done for her what he and others failed to do. Even though Joseph tried to make up for it, he knew he could never replace her brother in her heart.

"Would you like to go to Disney? I can take you after dinner," Joseph offered, but Rose was hesitant and asked if she could leave after eating.

This made Joseph unhappy, and he ate his meal in a sullen mood before driving Rose back to the chess house. As they approached, Joseph saw a red MINI parked outside and knew Karen was waiting for Rose.

Rose exited the car, but instead of going inside, she headed towards the small garden. She wanted to avoid Karen and wasn't ready to confront the issue yet.

Suddenly, someone grabbed Rose's arm from behind and urged her to face the situation, assuring her that no one could force her to do something she didn't want to do.