Wen Yin wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she actually saw a doting expression on her eldest son's face. Wen Qi was naturally aloof and unapproachable, and this was the first time she had seen him care about anyone, especially a younger brother who had only been with them for a few months.
"Qiqi, Mom remembers you said you had someone you liked, right? Is that person a boy or a girl?" Wenying suddenly asked.
If this had happened to Wen Cheng, she probably would have given herself away long ago, but Wen Yin was asking Wen Qi.
"It's a boy, what's wrong, Auntie?" Wen Qi's calm demeanor dispelled all of Wen Yin's doubts. The orange light shone on Wen Qi's V-neck sweater, creating a soft glow around it. It was hard to imagine what it would be like for such a perfect person to like someone.
"It's nothing, Mom was just curious," Wen Yin paused halfway through her sentence. Some things, even with family, are not nice to say. Finally, Wen Yin patted Wen Qi's shoulder affectionately, "Go for it, son. Mom believes you can win over the person you like."
Wen Qi nodded. In fact, they had already caught up, and the person was in a hurry to let him go back and feed them.
He knew how much of an impact it would have if their relationship were made public. No matter what the outside world thought, it would be difficult to get past his uncle and aunt. However, since it was his own choice, Wen Qi had no reason to back down.
Back in the room, my boyfriend was already sitting upright at his desk, waiting to be fed.
The fluffy, light-colored pajamas made him look even softer and cuter, and the legs next to the chair legs were swaying back and forth, which was enough to show how much his owner loved him.
Wen Qi didn't dislike Wen Cheng's way of expressing her affection for him at all; she didn't find it clingy at all, but rather liked it very much.
Wen Cheng's gaze never left Wen Qi after he placed the cake on the table, eagerly waiting for him to hand her a spoon, though this time it was a little slow.
"Brother Qi?" Wen Cheng looked up in confusion.
"Boyfriend, you need to pay your 'stay-at-home fee' for the next week before we eat." Wen Qi's deep voice was the perfect weapon to tease Wen Cheng!
Wen Cheng subconsciously reached into her pocket and actually found a strawberry candy for him. "Qi, um!"
Unexpectedly, another soft touch landed on her lips. Wen Cheng looked at Wen Qi's magnified face, his long, curled eyelashes casting a shadow between them. Their breaths mingled, and Wen Cheng gradually felt his lips roaming over hers. First, he gently rubbed her lower lip, a different, but tingling, itchy sensation that sent a shiver down her spine. After biting Wen Cheng's lower lip until it was bright red, the culprit then began to nibble at her upper lip, with no skill whatsoever, but it was already a blush that Wen Cheng, a complete novice, couldn't bear.
After being bitten and feeling the pain, Wen Cheng boldly bit Wen Qi back, but the force was completely different from Wen Qi's well-controlled bite.
Wen Qi hissed and withdrew his attack. The two stared at each other, about ten centimeters apart. Wen Qi touched his lower lip, which was almost bleeding, but there was no sign of him getting angry.
"Due to a work-related injury, medical expenses need to be paid retroactively."
"Brother Qi, please don't..."
Before Wen Cheng could struggle, her mouth was sealed again. The two of them kissed like chickens pecking at each other for fifteen minutes before finally letting go. Wen Cheng's lips were now swollen and burning hot.
This was the first time he'd ever seen Brother Qi be so shameless!
However, he finally realized that their relationship was very different from before.
After the kiss, the two of them seemed to get closer again, except for their lips, which were a little sore.
The next day, Wen Cheng picked up Yan Luan with a large bag of luggage, said goodbye to her boyfriend reluctantly, and then prepared to leave.
On this flight, Wen Chengyan, Luan, Wen Yunyi, and Xie Nianyu were in first class, while the other filming crew members were in business class.
This was the first time Wen Cheng and Yan Luan had ever flown in first class. Compared to the composure of Wen Yunyi and Xie Nianyu, the two were no different from children visiting an amusement park for the first time. Their only advantage might be that they could hide their true feelings a little better than children, though it wasn't much better.
"Hello sir, what would you like?" An elegant flight attendant approached them with a professional smile.
Yan Luan nervously gripped Wen Cheng's arm, but stubbornly maintained a cool expression as he looked out the window.
Do you have any Coke?
"some,"
"Then two glasses of orange juice, please." Wen Cheng's face was filled with undisguised excitement. "And three steaks, please."
Wen Yunyi, who was standing to the side, finally couldn't help but say, "Wen Cheng, we just boarded the plane. Didn't we have breakfast?"
"I was too nervous today and didn't eat enough this morning. It's also my first time flying first class, so please forgive me~" Wen Cheng said very frankly, without feeling embarrassed at all.
Xie Nianyu was somewhat surprised; it had been several months since Chengcheng had returned home, and this was the first time she had ever ridden in one of these.
"Chengcheng, enjoy yourself. You can take a nap if you're tired. After all, we need to prepare for the trip, and it might be quite tiring later," Xie Nianyu said considerately, before putting on her eye mask.
Wen Yunyi snorted and put on the blindfold as well. Wen Cheng saw his awkwardness but didn't take it to heart, since his heart was now filled with Brother Qi.
Without the gaze of outsiders, Wen Cheng and Yan Luan ate with extra excitement. After the plane entered the clouds, the two took all sorts of photos by the window.
"Brother Cheng, so this is what it feels like to be in the clouds. I want to print out the photos and show them to Niannian."
"Are you silly? You can see pictures of clouds in Niannian's textbook. I searched online, and Red Leaf Valley is much prettier. The maple leaves are all red this season, so the scenery must be especially beautiful. I'll take a lot of pictures for Niannian, and she'll be happier than if she saw this!"
"That's true. By the way, are we going to the snow mountain again?"
"Yes, I also brought a few cotton-padded jackets, I knew you probably forgot to bring warm clothes,"
"Thanks, Orange Bro. By the way, can we go skiing up there?"
"Isn't it true that avalanches happen at non-professional ski resorts? By the way, are you capable of that?"
"...Yeah, let's take pictures then, and wash them together later."
Wen Yunyi, who had been pretending to be asleep: ...Do you really think you're here on vacation?!
He was furious, but he couldn't open his blindfold and yell at them. After all, the two people in front of him were truly his ancestors. One of them was even willing to help him despite past grievances. He couldn't get angry, because getting angry would be ungrateful!
With the poem of peace and tranquility that Qin Zhou had personally recited to him in his mind, Wen Yunyi finally fell asleep half an hour later.
The tourism industry in Red Leaf Valley is thriving, so the selection of hotels is not so limited. As models, Wen Cheng and Yan Luan were even assigned a luxurious single room each.
"Brother Cheng, can't I share a room with you?" Yan Luan was a little lost, as it was her first time in a place like this.
Wen Cheng was a bit of a softie; if it had been a couple of days earlier, they probably could have slept together. But now he had a girlfriend, and Brother Qi was going to video call him to check up on him that night, so Wen Cheng hardened his heart and refused.
First, we put our luggage away, and then followed the filming crew in a car they rented to the filming location in Red Leaf Valley.
The initial part was shooting the warm oranges, which was also Xie Nianyu's strong request. It's not enough to just look at the technical elements; the emotional integration is also indispensable, so the photos also have to be taken in chronological order.
However, this doesn't mean Yan Luan will be free for the next couple of days. He needs to get his makeup done first, and then practice his poses and expressions at Wen Cheng's location, Red Leaf Valley, before heading up the snow mountain. After all, the snow mountain climate is what it is, so he needs to finish filming as soon as possible.
Upon arriving at Red Leaf Valley, which is currently in peak season, the filming crew spent considerable time just finding a secluded spot. Then came the two-hour makeup and hair styling session.
Wen Cheng's initial attire was very ornate, resembling medieval noble clothing, with lace, bows, and ruffles everywhere. Her makeup and hair were also heavily applied, with her lips painted an unusual bright red. Xie Nianyu deliberately deepened the red at the corners of her eyes, giving the entire look a natural, alluring charm. Once finished, Wen Cheng looked exactly like a handsome young man straight out of the Middle Ages, exuding an air of refinement.
"It's such a perfect match!" Someone in the crowd couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
Half of the amazement was at Wen Cheng's looks, and the other half was at Xie Nianyu's excellent judgment—it was spot on!
This is probably Xie Nianyu's philosophy: children born in autumn initially appear in this world in the most mature and saturated form, extremely full of vibrant vitality.
When Wen Cheng was equipped, Xie Nianyu was once again convinced of his idea.
But beauty always comes at a price. The gorgeous hem and heavy decorations made Wen Cheng walk like a penguin that couldn't take a step, or rather, a penguin that was a little lame.
The filming crew, who were initially amazed by Wen Cheng's walking posture, were actually laughing. No, they were teetering on the edge of laughing or not laughing, which was quite painful!
Author's Note:
Good night~
Chapter 78 has always been there
Finally, Wen Cheng walked to the scene that everyone had set up and stood still, and everyone was finally freed from the predicament of wanting to laugh but not being able to. Well, Wen Cheng standing still is still very pleasing to the eye!
The shooting this time was broadly divided into two types: promotional videos and still photos, and both were being done simultaneously.
The photo shoot went smoothly; the photographer didn't ask for any specific expressions, and Wen Cheng, who was incredibly nervous, simply lay in the pile of maple leaves and made the required poses without any expression. The staff helped with all the adjustments. The difficult part was the video recording.
The opening scene shows Wen Cheng lying down, slowly opening her eyes from a pile of maple leaves.
Wen Cheng's understanding is simply to open her eyes. The moment she opened her eyes, besides the bright red maple leaves, she also saw the complicated gazes of the photographers.
"Chengcheng, are you too nervous? Our expressions here need to change a bit," Xie Nianyu walked over, smiling like a peach blossom in March, and very tactfully raised Wen Cheng's question.
Wen Cheng looked bewildered, clearly unaware of the situation.
Wen Yunyi frowned deeply, but stood aside without saying anything. The big boss hadn't said no, and the director and cameraman certainly didn't have that authority. He could only watch how Xie Nianyu taught Wen Cheng.
"Chengcheng, how about this? Just imagine that when you wake up you can see the food you like to eat. Just be yourself, don't be shy. Don't forget, I don't just judge people by their appearance; I value your inner qualities more. Believe in yourself, let's try again?" Xie Nianyu's words always carried three parts praise, two parts kindness, and the last five parts were her ultimate goal.
Wen Cheng was clearly captivated by Xie Nianyu's personal charm and nodded in agreement. He should be able to eat what she wanted!
The second time, Wen Cheng's eyes were clearly more expressive and sparkly, which seemed much better than before, but it was still too much.
"Hmm, what's wrong with that?" The photographer couldn't figure it out. Wen Cheng hadn't shown any problems at all when the photos were taken just now.
“That’s the look in his eyes when he’s doing his job. What do you think is wrong?” Wen Yunyi said coldly, then turned to Xie Nianyu and said, “Tell him to rest for ten minutes and let him adjust.”
Xie Nianyu asked with a questioning look in her eyes, "President Wen, why didn't you go and call him yourself?"
Wen Yunyi reacted as if his tail had been stepped on, "I'm in a hurry to go to the restroom!" He quickly left the spot, his urgent actions trying to justify his reason.
Xie Nianyu watched for a while, smiled meaningfully, and finally told everyone to take a break.
“Chengcheng, this time try thinking about something else. Don’t think about what you don’t want to eat. Think about someone you like, and think about how you would feel if you saw them before you open your eyes.”
This was the last thing Xie Nianyu said to Wen Cheng before being called away by the props team.
Wen Cheng took the water his assistant handed him, and walked with a troubled expression to the nearby stream to count the stones. Hmm, he had underestimated the difficulty of this task. Wen Cheng reflected briefly. It was almost dark by now, and he didn't want to let everyone's hard work of the afternoon go to waste.
When Wen Cheng thought of someone, the first person she thought of was Wen Qi. She figured Qi-ge was about to get off work, so giving him a call shouldn't be a problem, right?
Wen Cheng looked around. Good, no one was around. So he took out his phone from his complicated pocket and dialed Wen Qi's number.
The phone rang once, then twice, and was quickly answered.
Wen Cheng, who hadn't actually decided what to say yet...
"Chengcheng, what's wrong? Have you had dinner?" Wen Qi's cold tone revealed concern, and Wen Cheng, who was in a complete mess, instantly softened.
"Brother Qi, we've run into a problem with filming," Wen Cheng said, completely unaware of how affected her tone was.
It sounded like someone was packing something on the other end of the phone. After a brief noise, Wen Qi finally asked, "What's wrong?"
"The photographer asked me to express emotion when I opened my eyes, but I couldn't,"
"I see. What kind of emotion did the photographer want?" Wen Qi calmly resolved the issue for Wen Cheng. Wen Cheng seemed to have her emotions stabilized by Wen Qi and obediently reported the photographer's and Nian Yu's requests to her boyfriend.
"You like me? Then you can miss me," Wen Qi said confidently.
Even Wen Cheng was taken aback by her brother's innate confidence.
He muttered, "It's not something you can just decide to do so on a whim, especially with cameras pointed at me. I'll definitely be terrified!"
"What if I'm always here?" Wen Qi's words caught Wen Cheng off guard.
What does "always been there" mean?
A soft laugh came from the other end of the phone, "Chengcheng, don't hang up. Your hair can cover the earphones, right? Just wear them like this for filming. I'll keep talking to you, just listen."