The person I love most in this life?
Chen Fu has devoted herself to her career for so many years and is completely clueless when it comes to relationships. Apart from a few unsuccessful romances in junior high school, she is a blank slate when it comes to love.
Seeing Chen Fu's increasingly confused expression, Yan Shan slapped his thigh in frustration.
"Getting into character, getting into character! Can't you try to put yourself in the role and think about things from that perspective?"
During the break, Xiaolingdang offered her water, but Chen Fu didn't take it. She knew she hadn't performed well; her mind was completely focused on the script. According to the plot, this was the darkest moment in the female lead's life. A case that had been closed years ago couldn't be overturned and reopened. No one around her supported her; the harshness of her superiors and the incomprehension of her friends made it hard for her to breathe. Just then, the male lead appeared, like a ray of light in her life, trusting and helping her without any reason.
The plot sounds somewhat familiar, as if it's a reflection of reality.
An unknown emotion began to grow within her. Chen Fu knew what was familiar and what reality it reflected, but she deliberately tried not to think about it.
This emotion stemmed from the unconventional statement she made a few days earlier, "It's yours now," and also from Lu Yu's forceful kiss. Chen Fu didn't believe in love; people are always skeptical of things they haven't experienced before.
But Lu Yu's unpredictable attitude completely baffled her.
Honestly, Chen Fu was just trying to seduce him. She deliberately steered their relationship towards a transactional one, and Lu Yu foolishly fell for it every time. However, just when things were getting really good and they were about to take things to the next level, Lu Yu would suddenly become a different person and reject them without hesitation.
Having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, Chen Fu had seen it all, even if she hadn't tasted it herself. There were only so many tricks in love, but she had never seen anything so novel.
As soon as the director yelled "Action!", her eyes showed a hint of unease. The face of the person in front of her became blurred in the sunlight, and it seemed that the person standing in front of her was no longer Jiang Qing. The answer hidden in her heart seemed to be about to be revealed.
"Card!"
Chen Fu pinched her arm, assuming it was just a hallucination.
Yanshan slammed the megaphone he was holding onto the table.
"The female lead is in the right mood, but male lead, don't make such greasy expressions when you're acting. Be more natural, or people will think your face is cramping."
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Yan Shan had put a lot of effort into the romantic scenes between the male and female leads, but unfortunately, the filming location was chosen by the sea, and it was currently high tide. The loudspeaker was being disturbed by the crashing waves, and Chen Fu could barely hear anything Yan Shan was giving instructions for the second half of the shoot.
She gave Jiang Qing a questioning look, but the person in front of her clearly had poor hearing and shook his head at her bitterly.
The afternoon's filming left the director exhausted. Seeing that a scene was dragging on until sunset without being finished, he waved his hand in frustration and called Chen Fu and Jiang Qing over.
"From now on, no one in the crew is allowed to speak to Chen Fu except for Jiang Qing."
The crowd erupted in uproar upon hearing this.
The director is serious.
"You two stay here right now, hold hands and cultivate your relationship on the beach. Come back when you've developed a good rapport."
Do we still have to hold hands?
Chen Fu and Jiang Qing are both veteran entertainers who have been in the industry for a long time. Performing in front of the camera is no challenge for them; even intimate gestures and expressions come naturally to them. They feel awkward without the cameras. They walk side-by-side on the beach before dusk, facing the endless expanse of azure sea. Chen Fu isn't in the mood for appreciation. Jiang Qing's hand loosely grips her wrist, making her feel a sweaty, tingling sensation.
An experience from a few years ago left her with some trauma, and she particularly dislikes being touched by others.
The uncomfortable feeling made her want to break free. Chen Fu took a few quick steps, and her wrist naturally slipped out of Jiang Qing's hand.
"I'm tired, let's take a rest."
Before her stood a massive reef. As she spoke, she lifted her skirt and sat down on it.
She wore a camel-colored coat over a white cotton dress, and her long, black hair was braided into a single plait hanging down her chest. The winter in Liaocheng was cold, and a thin layer of frost covered Chen Fu's long eyelashes.
To fit the character's image, Chen Fu wore almost no makeup, appearing completely natural. This deliberately simple makeup brought out her aloof and cold temperament to the fullest, and Jiang Qing suddenly understood the charm of the male and female leads' love story—the contrast in their appearances was too attractive, and no one could resist the passionate love of a high-and-mighty flower.
Jiang Qing stood beside her, her face showing some awkwardness and embarrassment.
"I apologize to you on behalf of Sister Ye for what happened that day."
Conflicts between high-ranking officials always spread very quickly. Jiang Qing had something to do and didn't attend the celebration banquet that night, but he knew exactly what had happened.
He hadn't expected President Lu to be so arrogant. When they last met, Ye Xin looked unusually haggard, and he thought the matter Ye Xin had entrusted to him had fallen through. But this person looked perfectly normal and told Jiang Qing not to worry, that when the press release was finally published, it would definitely be in Jiang Qing's favor.
"But you yourself still have to work hard."
Chen Fu didn't react to these words, and calmly asked Jiang Qing which day.
"I couldn't make it back to the celebration banquet a few days ago because of my schedule..."
He was interrupted before he could finish speaking. The person in front of him looked up. Chen Fu's bright appearance appeared gentle and docile under the makeup. In the vast, mottled twilight, she gave Jiang Qing a friendly smile.
"That happened a long time ago, I've forgotten about it."
The entertainment industry is not lacking in beautiful people. Although Jiang Qing has seen many beautiful faces, she can't help but admire them from the bottom of her heart.
Chen Fu's relief made Jiang Qing, who was bringing up the past, seem petty, and the atmosphere between the two became visibly awkward. Jiang Qing coughed a few times and said, "Didn't the director tell us to develop feelings for each other?"
Chen Fu sat on the reef staring at her toes and asked him how he wanted to train her.
These words carried a hint of ambiguity. Jiang Qing scratched his head and said, "Let's chat for a bit first."
"Actually, I quite like the female lead's character."
Chen Fu said "Oh," and looked up to ask him why.
“Strong, brave, and invincible, she is not the princess in traditional movies and TV dramas who needs to be protected by others. On the contrary, I think she is a warrior.”
He said this with great admiration in his eyes. Most people admire strength, and the female lead in the drama is a beautiful, strong, and tragic character.
Chen Fu chuckled upon hearing this.
"There is no one invincible in the world."
With a light and casual tone, she said that this was just a way of portraying characters in movies and TV dramas. In real life, very few people can persevere through such setbacks. However, there are many more profound blows in the world than this, so no one is invincible.
Jiang Qing disliked such pointless lamentations. He debuted at a young age, and everyone called him a child prodigy, unaware of the immense suffering he had endured behind those words. He was a shrewd pragmatist, and his successful career was his source of pride, hence the certainty in his words. He paused for a moment, then said that as long as one gives their all in this world, there's nothing one can't achieve.
Have you ever failed?
Jiang Qing's words just now were full of youthful exuberance, but Chen Fu's question made him suddenly pause.
He has been in the industry for seven or eight years and has never experienced failure.
Looking at the profile of the person in front of her, Chen Fu felt a faint sense of envy.
A few years ago, I was the same way. I hadn't experienced any setbacks or failures, and I threw myself into the career I loved with great enthusiasm. But as time went on, I realized that reality is always a mess. The entertainment industry is never short of young people. Talent, beauty, and ability are no longer scarce resources here. In fact, anyone can become famous; everyone just needs an opportunity.
Only those who have endured hardship and risen again are qualified to say such things. Chen Fu is not qualified, and Jiang Qing is even less qualified.
Her expression as she looked at Jiang Qing unconsciously carried a hint of sadness and pity. Chen Fu didn't know what she was sad about or what she was pitying about. She saw that the wooden expression on her face had finally changed. The emotions that had been building up in her heart had nowhere to ferment, and they all turned into a dark and ambiguous look in her eyes.
So the scene by the sea became harmonious. The two sat silently together in the twilight, like a perfect couple in perfect harmony. Even without speaking, the tourists around them would regard them as a loving couple.
What a pleasing sight!
Lu Xiaomi happened to witness this scene when she visited the set.
The two chatted happily, with Chen Fu wearing a shy smile.
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Author's Note:
Chen Fu: Lu Yu is really unpredictable.
Lu Xiaomi: The system is really unpredictable.
System: The author is truly unpredictable.
Author: Readers are truly unpredictable.
Chapter 16 CP16
They are a perfect match.
Lu Xiaomi unconsciously clenched her fists.
Sexual tension is a very strange relationship. Lu Xiaomi has been in the fanfiction circle for many years and has seen many couples with all kinds of cute settings, but she has really seen very few couples that can fill the sexual tension with just a single action or eye contact.
The two people in front of him stood quietly, yet an aura of "keep away" filled the air around them. Yanshan patted Lu Xiaomi's hand and handed her the camera he was holding.
Most directors are probably very interested in cinematography. The subtle expressions on Chen Fu and Jiang Qing's faces were clearly visible under the high-definition camera. Chen Fu was talking to herself with her head down, a rare smile on her face.
She seemed very happy.
This thought made Lu Xiaomi feel a pang of jealousy.
"Are they resting now? Why isn't the machine turned on?"
Yanshan chuckled and said that filming hadn't officially started yet, so let the two of them get to know each other first.
Let's cultivate our relationship...
Thinking of Chen Fu's pitifully low level of affection for her, Lu Xiaomi instantly broke down.
Yan Shan is right; feelings are cultivated. She's been in this fanfiction for over two months, and she's only met Chen Fu a handful of times. At crucial moments, she's always tricked by the unreliable system. How could she possibly have a chance to develop feelings for Chen Fu?
Seeing Lu Xiaomi's obviously downcast mood, Yanshan breathed a sigh of relief.
You've finally met your match.
Ever since witnessing Lu Xiaomi's heroic rescue at the last dinner party, Yan Shan knew everything about her relationship with Chen Fu. He had deliberately said those words to anger Lu Xiaomi.
Who told her to cause herself such a big problem last time?
Although Yanshan was deliberately trying to annoy her, he didn't really provoke Lu Xiaomi. Seeing his sugar daddy's displeased expression, he lazily picked up the megaphone.
"During halftime, Lu Han came to visit the set. Everyone come and share the milk tea."
The two people in the distance also heard Yan Shan's shout. Jiang Qing pursed her lips, indicating that she didn't want to talk anymore.
"Let's go back, Mr. Lu is here."
He reached out his arm to help Chen Fu up, but she shook him off without any expression.
"You should go back first."
Chen Fu said.
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Seeing that Chen Fu really had no intention of going back, Jiang Qing had no choice but to return alone. After the two battles of the wig incident and the dinner party, Lu Yu's name had spread throughout Xihe, and he now felt intimidated whenever he saw him.
"What did you guys talk about over there?"
As expected, Jiang Qing was immediately questioned by President Lu upon her return. Lu Xiaomi thought her expression was gentle and kind, but she harbored a fire in her heart, and her tone was harsh and unyielding, making Jiang Qing feel as if she had been caught cheating.