Cheng Qing was startled and turned to look at Luo Xi. Luo Xi was also looking at Cheng Qing, her eyes shining brightly as if filled with stars.
Cheng Qing felt a little uneasy. She frowned as she looked at Luo Xi, and finally asked her presumptuously, "Do you know what you're saying right now?"
Losi nodded, her voice clear and natural, her reply crisp and firm: "I know!"
Cheng Qing choked, then finally smiled helplessly: "If this legend is true, where do so many disillusioned people come from in this world?"
Losi pouted and turned her head away: "Teacher, you really have no sense of romance at all!"
Cheng Qing chuckled: "It's not that I'm clueless about romance, it's just..."
As if seeking an answer, Losi suddenly turned and moved closer to Cheng Qing. Her eyes were dark and earnest, shining brightly, fixed intently on Cheng Qing, and she asked, "And what is it?"
Luo Xi got too close, her breath hitting Cheng Qing's face, and Cheng Qing's heart tightened; she took a step back.
As the glass cabin carrying them approaches the top, they will be able to see the most beautiful sunset and get closer to the most beautiful legend.
Author's Note:
Chapter 51
But what is it?
The glass cockpit wobbled as it ascended, eventually reaching the very top. Outside, the setting sun cast its golden rays, which streamed through the glass, bathing the cockpit in a rosy glow, seemingly draping the two of them in a red veil.
The two dark figures cast shadows that made the sunset appear even more blood-red.
The two stood very close, staring intently at each other, their minds and hearts completely blank.
High in the sky, amidst breathtaking scenery, there's a legend that if you kiss someone at the very top of the Ferris wheel at dusk, the two people will stay together for life.
Losi stood on tiptoe; with their already small height difference, they only needed to lean in slightly to kiss.
Cheng Qing, unusually, did not dodge. Luo Xi grabbed her clothes with both hands to hold herself steady, and the shadows of the two people in the cockpit slowly, slowly merged into one.
A kiss between lovers is never just the contact of two pieces of flesh.
It was a tangled web of souls, filled with trembling and dreamlike quality.
Luo Xi originally thought Cheng Qing would avoid it, and Cheng Qing had already avoided it several times, so this time she directly showed it with her actions.
But this time, Cheng Qing didn't dodge her. She stood still and lowered her head slightly to meet Luo Xi's kiss.
The light touch of their lips felt like an electric shock, sending shivers down their spines and making them want to merge into each other.
Cheng Qing's respect for Luo Xi stemmed from genuine feelings but remained within the bounds of propriety.
However, this involuntary action was also her response to her feelings for Losi.
The two remained motionless for a while before Cheng Qing finally raised his hand and placed it on Luo Xi's shoulder.
Losi was taken aback and looked up at her.
Her eyes were filled with innocence, yet also held a hint of a smile.
Cheng Qing's heart skipped a beat. In fact, Luo Xi's behavior over the past two days had been quite obvious. It wasn't that Cheng Qing didn't understand; as she had just said, it wasn't that she was oblivious to romance, it was just... she couldn't bear to let go.
Cheng Qing had a wide circle of friends in his previous life, and the world he saw was far larger than it is now, and perhaps even larger than what Losi could see.
To put it bluntly, even in the more open-minded West, the path for same-sex relationships is by no means simple.
Cheng Qing dared not take that step for three reasons.
Firstly, the path for same-sex couples is arduous, and very few can truly stay together for life.
Secondly, Losi is only in her early twenties and is still in the passionate stage when it comes to relationships. In the past ten days or so, he has been very accommodating and attentive to her needs. In such a short time, can Losi distinguish between simple affection and a desire for closeness?
Thirdly, if Losi couldn't tell the difference, how could he? This girl was beautiful and loved to act cute. Plus, Losi was truly pitiful. Could he really distinguish between pity and affection?
Ten days is neither a long nor a short time, but for such an important decision, ten days is far too frivolous.
Once this step is taken, there is no turning back. At 20 years old, Losi faces not only emotional ambiguity but also pressure from society.
He's been through so much; even if he makes a mistake, he can start over. But Losie is a celebrity; one wrong step and she'll ruin her career.
How could Cheng Qing bear to do that?
It's not that she's oblivious to romance; she genuinely... couldn't bear to let her face the abyss ahead.
Being unable to control one's feelings does not guarantee a smooth future, nor does it mean that the two people truly cherish each other.
A good environment and a good atmosphere can make some things happen.
Cheng Qing looked down at her, the affection in her eyes slowly fading, becoming clearer and clearer.
She was older than Rossi and had lived two lives, so naturally she had to shoulder more responsibility than Rossi.
As the glass cockpit approached the platform, Cheng Qing turned his head and glanced down at Kong Mingyan and the others who were bringing over with cameras.
Losi thought this kiss would be a turning point, but Cheng Qing's gaze suddenly made her heart skip a beat, and an ominous premonition came over her.
Cheng Qing turned to look at the magnificent sunset over the western mountains in the distance, helped Luo Xi sit up, and then looked at Luo Xi directly with the reassuring smile that was often seen on her face. She reached out and rubbed Luo Xi's head, saying, "Luo Xi, forget about what happened here once you leave this door."
The gentlest teacher in the world, Teacher Cheng! Yet she speaks the coldest and most heartless words.
Losi felt a chill run down her spine. She saw Cheng Qing turn around and knock on the glass door. The staff went up and opened the door, and Cheng Qing pulled Losi out.
Losi felt cold all over and her mind was blank. Cheng Qing pulled her out of the cockpit, and she stared blankly at the ground.
Kong Mingyan led the cameraman forward and immediately noticed that Luo Xi's expression was off.
He frowned and asked Cheng Qing, "What's wrong with her?"
Cheng Qing glanced at Luo Xi, her heart aching, but she finally said, "She's not feeling well. Let the driver take her home first!"
Lossie looked up at her abruptly. What did she mean? They'd already kissed, and now she was trying to avoid suspicion? Lossie gave a final snort and walked away.
Cheng Qing didn't chase after her as usual, but silently watched her run away before turning to Kong Mingyan and asking, "I remember there's a new event tomorrow?"
Kong Mingyan was taken aback, said "Ah," and then said, "Yes."
Cheng Qing smiled and nodded, saying nothing more. Since Cheng Qing didn't say anything more, Kong Mingyan didn't ask any further questions.
It's obvious that something happened in this cockpit.
On the way back, they considerately arranged for the three teachers to be in the same car again. No one else thought much of it, since the three teachers had already been in the same car on the way there. It wasn't unusual for them to be in the same car on the way back.
The atmosphere was oppressive, especially in the car where Losi was sitting.
Because Losi had been peering out the window at the sunset, her eyes were slightly red, and she would recite a poem every now and then: "This love can only be cherished in memory, for at the time it was already lost."
Lin Shandie twitched her lips, and Zhao Baibing, who was in the same car as them, chuckled: "Anyone who didn't know better would think she'd just broken up with her boyfriend!"
Luo Xi turned to look at her, a quiet smile on her face. She hadn't confessed, and Cheng Qing hadn't rejected her. A kiss, then it was all forgotten. In a relationship where nothing was explicitly stated, it wasn't exactly a rejection, was it?
But how is this any different from a refusal?
Lossie turned to look at the scenery outside the window, feeling even more distressed. Did she really dislike me that much?
I almost cried...
***
When Cheng Qing returned to the villa, she was a step ahead of the three celebrity vans that followed. She went straight to the refrigerator, grabbed a pitcher of beer, and then went to the rooftop.
The rooftop of the villa is actually quite beautiful, with a glass room and a small lawn outside. There are also tables and chairs for sunbathing and a gazebo, though it's a bit chilly on autumn nights now. Sitting on the balcony chair, as evening transitions into night, the sky is a deep blue, with stars already faintly appearing.
Cheng Qing is someone who hardly drinks, but today's events came suddenly and were handled rather hastily.
She knew that Losi must be feeling bad right now, but she herself was also feeling unwell.
After opening a bottle of wine, Cheng Qing leaned against the ornately carved stone railing and saw several vans parked on the first floor. Several big stars got out of their cars, and Cheng Qing smiled, having found another excuse.
There was simply too great a gap between her and Losi; it wasn't something that could be bridged by a single leap.
These days, with variety shows being filmed, everyone's just dealing with their own little world, so it doesn't really feel like anything special.
But when it comes to real life, she and Losi are simply not from the same world...
Cheng Qing thought for a moment and downed the can of beer in one gulp.
Alcohol can numb everything. Cheng Qing looked up at the bright moon hanging in the sky. Her connection with Luo Xi was never meant to be; it would only last a few days.
***
After finishing her interviews downstairs, Luo Xi absentmindedly headed back to her dorm. She didn't hear Liu Suoyu and Lin Shandie greeting her.
When I got to the door, I hesitated for a while before daring to open it.
But when she saw that the room was empty, she was stunned, and her heart felt empty as well, which made her angry.
But soon, the anger subsided, and she became extremely sad. She collapsed onto the bed, tears streaming down her face.
This is so unfair! They won't come back and they're avoiding me.
Losi had only been crying for a short while, and was just getting drowsy, when she heard someone open the door.
She snapped back to reality, opened her eyes and looked towards the door. Before she could even see who it was, she blurted out, "You've finally decided to come back?"
"..."
Seeing no response from the other side, she looked closer. The person at the door was none other than her agent, Fang Silei.
Fang Silei heard this question as soon as she opened the door, and asked in silence, "Who are you waiting for?"
Lossie's face flushed red, and she said angrily, "Anyway, it wasn't you."
Fang Silei was speechless for a moment before saying, "I came to talk to you about serious business."
The production team isn't inflexible on this point. Every celebrity has things to do, big or small, and it's normal that minor issues shouldn't interrupt filming. But major issues can be discussed.
For example, Li Mingyao can handle official business anytime with his mobile phone. Liu Suoyu often meets with his subordinates and even does a live broadcast every few days.
If something big happens to someone like Losi, and her agent comes to discuss it, the production team naturally can't stop her.
Fang Silei came today precisely to make a promise of eternity.
Losi sat up, hugging her knees, looking even more frail and helpless.
She looked at Fang Silei pitifully and asked, "What's wrong?"
Fang Silei entered the room and carefully surveyed the bedroom. It was actually quite simple; her and Cheng Qing's clothes were clearly separated in the wardrobe, except for the skincare products on the table, which were mixed together.
There were two pillows and two blankets on the bed, clearly separated.