After hearing what Sister Lin said, Shen Shiqing couldn't sleep.

I logged into my secondary Weibo account in the middle of the night and posted a Weibo message—

[@CleverLittleCucumber: The cake was a gift from someone I like, and he said it was from his mom. I really like it and am very happy.]

The accompanying picture is the one I showed to Lin Man in the car.

Shen Shiqing's Weibo side account had no followers, so she figured no one would be able to find it.

Despite being excited all night, Shen Shiqing was in excellent working condition and received a lot of praise when he arrived at the film set.

Today marks the first official day of filming.

Before filming began, the director gathered everyone together in a group chat and even had everyone add each other on WeChat for easier communication.

Qin Shiyue sent a friend request and looked at Shen Shiqing with anticipation.

His expression seemed to say: Now we can finally add it, right?

Naïve, Shen Shiqing thought. She had no interest in such an immature and smug man.

Xing Jianan also looked at Shen Shiqing from a distance. His eyes were bloodshot and there were some dark circles under his eyes. It was obvious that he hadn't slept well last night, or even hadn't slept at all.

It's a minor issue; makeup can cover it up, and it won't affect filming.

Two pairs of eyes looked over at the same time, but then their view was suddenly blocked.

Lu Jingchu stood in front of Shen Shiqing, which also blocked Qin Shiyue and Xing Jianan's view.

After accepting those friend requests, Qin Shiyue happily started bombarding Shen Shiqing with messages. Shen Shiqing immediately turned on Do Not Disturb mode, wishing he could block him right away.

Xing Jianan shifted his gaze to Lu Jingchu, as if he had sensed something.

Lu Jingchu looked back without any politeness, his eyes were somewhat sharp, but he had a smile on his face. Xing Jianan could only nod at him as a greeting.

Lu Jingchu turned around only when she heard Shen Shiqing's voice, and the two faced each other.

As a female celebrity, Shen Shiqing is over 165cm tall, which is just above Lu Jingchu's shoulder and neck, creating a very attractive height difference.

Sometimes Shen Shiqing really wanted to tilt his head and lean back; it felt great, maybe even just right. Who wouldn't want to take advantage of being a movie star?!

"Teacher Lu, what's wrong?" Returning to reality, Shen Shiqing looked up at Lu Jingchu.

"There's sunlight, stand behind me and block the sun." The words were spoken frankly, yet it was hard for Shen Shiqing not to overthink them.

This special treatment made her very happy. By doing this, Lu Jingchu not only shielded her from the sunlight but also blocked other people's gazes, killing two birds with one stone.

Of course, she didn't know that Lu Jingchu thought the same thing.

Today, the two of them had a scene together. While the others were filming, Lu Jingchu and Shen Shiqing were dressed in their costumes, which helped them get into character more easily. The scene they were playing today was of a princess and a general in their youth, around fifteen or sixteen years old. The boy was spirited and the girl was charming and beautiful.

The two walked to the lotus pond, a quiet and secluded spot, perfect for the occasion. There was a small pavilion there, and the lotus flowers outside were in full bloom in the summer heat, a patchwork of green with hints of pink, creating a uniquely picturesque scene. It naturally brought to mind that timeless poem—

"The lotus leaves stretch to the sky, an endless expanse of green; the lotus blossoms, bathed in sunlight, are a uniquely vibrant red."

Shen Shiqing sat on the balustrade in the pavilion built by the film crew, looking down at the script and pondering the character again. Lu Jingchu stood leaning against the pavilion pillar, holding the script in his hand, but his eyes were not on the script, but only on one person.

She watched intently, and so did he.

A photographer from the film crew happened to pass by and captured this moment. Although it was a candid shot, it was perfectly timed, and he couldn't resist taking a few more pictures.

Upon seeing the photos, the photographer exclaimed that they could be used directly as stills from a movie.

The clicking of cameras caught Lu Jingchu and Shen Shiqing's attention, and the photographer came over.

Lu Jingchu knew this photographer; he was a college classmate of the director, so Lu Jingchu had seen him on several different sets and they occasionally kept in touch.

They had seen the photos, of course. The photographer was grinning from ear to ear, and Shen Shiqing really wanted to ask him why he was so happy.

"These photos of Teacher Lu and Teacher Shen look very natural. Neither of them needs any retouching. They look very well-matched."

"That's an exaggeration."

"That's an exaggeration."

The two spoke in unison, and all three laughed, appearing to be getting along very well.

"Then I won't disturb the two teachers from rehearsing the lines."

As the photographer left, he was still looking at the photos intently, his eyes full of admiration. The people in the photos were a perfect match, a match made in heaven.

The girl in the photograph has fair, snow-white skin and wears a pink silk palace dress. The light gauze of the outer garment billows in the wind, and a silk embroidered belt is tied around her waist, adorned with silver threads and pearls. A crystal-clear jade pendant hangs from her waist. Her waist is slender and delicate, exceptionally captivating. The hem of her skirt trails to the ground, and lotus flowers bloom beneath her feet. Pearl hairpins and tassels are loosely tucked into her half-updo, swaying crisply in the wind. Her jet-black, lustrous hair falls onto the railing, and the girl's rosy complexion, set against the backdrop of lotus flowers and leaves, makes her even more charming and beautiful.

The young man, dressed in a smart outfit, leaned against a pavilion pillar, a book casually held in his hand. His hair was tied up with a jade crown, his ponytail flying high, a few stray strands falling across his forehead, fluttering in the gentle breeze of the lake, giving him an air of nonchalance. He was handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, his thin lips slightly upturned, exuding youthful energy, yet also carrying a detached indifference. But if you looked closely at the young man, you would find that his clear black and white eyes were filled with tenderness, always reflecting one person, and only one person.

That girl, leaning lazily yet earnestly against the railing of the pavilion.

This photo is going to go viral!!! The photographer has absolute confidence in his judgment; they're a match made in heaven!!!

After getting over the little incident, Lu Jingchu and Shen Shiqing went over their lines carefully and exchanged their views on the characters. They realized it was almost time for their scene, so they went back to prepare.

The stylist added more jewels and an extra layer to the clothes. Shen Shiqing had a great figure, so the clothes didn't look bulky at all; instead, they had a lot of depth. Her waist was also incredibly slim. The stylist praised her repeatedly, saying she was a natural-born person for period dramas.

The makeup artist also joined in. Shen Shiqing had great skin, a clean makeup look, and captivating eyes. However, due to the hot weather, she needed to touch up her makeup. The makeup artist was still very excited while doing the touch-up. Shen Shiqing looked like a beautifully sculpted jade sculpture, truly like someone who had stepped out of a painting.

Seeing it up close, it's hard not to be moved.

When the makeup artist and stylist suggested taking a group photo, Shen Shiqing didn't refuse. The three of them made peace signs in front of the camera, and for a moment they couldn't think of any other actions.

Lu Jingchu's situation is similar to Shen Shiqing's; after all, no male actor in the entertainment industry can surpass the movie star's good looks.

Lu Jingchu and Shen Shiqing, carrying small fans, chatted and laughed as they headed to the filming location.

As he was leaving, Lu Jingchu's phone flashed a few times; someone had sent him some photos.