Sister Lin arrived at Shen Shiqing's building early the next morning and waited for her to come down.

Shen Shiqing was dressed very simply today, in a white shirt and jeans, her hair tied up high, and her face bare, yet she possessed an indescribable freshness and beauty.

We arrived at the filming location quickly. The pre-production work was done well, and the communication with the staff was also smooth. The morning of filming ended quickly.

As usual, Shen Shiqing asked Sister Lin to order food and milk tea for the staff, while he stayed in the car.

The moment I closed my eyes, my phone beeped with a message notification.

It was Lu Jingchu.

Lu Jingchu: Is work finished?

Shen Shiqing: Yes, it just ended.

Lu Jingchu: Are you resting? I'll come pick you up.

Shen Shiqing: Pick me up?

Lu Jingchu: Is there anywhere you'd like to go?

Shen Shiqing thought for a moment. This place seemed to be very close to the temple she and Manman visited last time. They hadn't gone inside yet, only taken pictures outside. Now she wanted to go in and take a look.

Shen Shiqing: Hmm, how about Gufu Temple? It's very close to here.

Lu Jingchu: Okay, I'll come pick you up.

"Will you come pick me up?" There were too many staff members here, so it probably wouldn't be a good idea. After thinking about it, Shen Shiqing declined and agreed to meet at the temple later.

As soon as Sister Lin came out of the filming location, she took Shen Shiqing to the temple.

Shen Shiqing said there was no need to wait, and Sister Lin dropped her off and then went back to handle her work.

Amidst the busy work schedule, becoming popular actually brings even more things to handle.

But Sister Lin was very happy with her work; money was beckoning to her.

"A winding path leads to a secluded spot, where a Zen room is surrounded by flowers and trees."

The scene that Shen Shiqing saw was indeed just like that.

Only after passing through the flowers and trees did we see the temple itself.

I hadn't paid much attention to it before, but now it has a unique charm, and being in it brings me a sense of peace.

Shen Shiqing sat on a wooden chair under the tree, waiting for Lu Jingchu.

An old man, dressed in a yellow monk's robe, walked towards us from afar.

"Benefactor," the old man bowed to Shen Shiqing, "we meet again."

Shen Shiqing also stood up and returned the greeting to the old man. This was the abbot of the temple, and Shen Shiqing recognized him.

He was a very kind and Buddhist monk.

"Amitabha Buddha, why are you here alone today, benefactor?"

"I'm waiting for someone," Shen Shiqing said briefly.

"Judging from your expression, this person seems to be very special to you?"

"Yes, she's someone I care about a lot."

"Are you undecided? Is something troubling you?"

"The host's judgment is very accurate." Shen Shiqing smiled and nodded at the host.

"If you are troubled, why not ask the gods or Buddhas?"

Why ask the gods and Buddhas?

"Please follow me, benefactor."

Shen Shiqing followed the abbot to the main hall of the temple and looked up at the Buddha statue in the hall.

"What did you see, benefactor?"

“I saw it, the Buddha’s smile,” Shen Shiqing replied earnestly.

"Yes, Buddha is merciful. If you are unsure about something, why not ask Buddha?"

"Ask Buddha?"

“Yes, ask Buddha.” The abbot smiled, wrinkles appearing at the corners of his eyes. “Perhaps Buddha will give you an answer.”

Shen Shiqing pondered the host's words for a moment, then drew a fortune stick.

He shook the divination tube, and a divination stick fell out. Shen Shiqing picked it up.

"This is the answer Buddha gave you; you must figure out its meaning yourself."

The host bowed and left. Shen Shiqing looked at the fortune slip and had his answer.

It's an extremely auspicious sign.

May all lovers in the world be united in marriage, never to be separated forever.

It's a good sign.

Shen Shiqing's mood improved considerably, and he instantly became much more cheerful.

Then he bowed to Buddha several more times, with utmost piety.

As soon as she stepped out of the temple's main hall, Shen Shiqing saw the person she had been longing for walking towards her.

Like her, he was wearing a white shirt and jeans, and a black face mask.

It's an unspoken understanding.

Their steps were firm and powerful, radiating light in the sunlight.

A minute later, the person appeared before them.

"Have you been waiting long?" A gentle voice, like a summer breeze.

Shen Shiqing suddenly realized that Lu Jingchu was always incredibly gentle whenever she spoke to him.

"I didn't have to wait long," Shen Shiqing replied. "I just went in to pray to Buddha and offered incense. Would you like to go in and pray as well?"

"good."

Lu Jingchu entered the main hall and bowed to the Buddha. Shen Shiqing watched from the side, and the devout Lu Jingchu seemed even more attractive.

The two walked out of the main hall and strolled behind the meditation room.

Lush and verdant, with deep and secluded vegetation.

Occasionally, a breeze would blow, and the jungle would rustle.

The two walked side by side, their steps light, their breaths soft.

"What were you thinking when you were praying to Buddha?" Shen Shiqing asked first.

"Guess what I'm thinking?" Lu Jingchu asked Shen Shiqing in return.

"Miss me?" Shen Shiqing blurted out.

Two seconds later, she realized what she had just said.

"No, what am I doing... Will Lu Jingchu really answer?"

She wanted to explain, but this time, Lu Jingchu's voice reached her ears, making her heart tremble.

"Yes, I miss you," Lu Jingchu replied without hesitation.

"Hmm." Shen Shiqing was embarrassed.

"I just drew a fortune stick," Shen Shiqing said.

"What did you ask for?" Lu Jingchu smiled, pursing her lips.

"Well, why don't you guess too?" This time, Shen Shiqing asked Lu Jingchu first.

"Hmm, perhaps, it has something to do with me?" Lu Jingchu looked down at Shen Shiqing, her eyes full of tenderness.

Shen Shiqing almost drowned in it.

"How could this person guess so accurately? Can he read minds?"

Shen Shiqing couldn't help but ask himself a question.

Lu Jingchu chuckled; he could actually hear it.

"Yes, I drew a fortune stick, and it was about marriage."

"What does the signature say?" Lu Jingchu asked with great interest.

“You said—” Shen Shiqing met Lu Jingchu’s eyes, “that true lovers will eventually be united.”

“Yes, it has a good meaning, it’s about us.” Lu Jingchu said this naturally, “May lovers be united in the end.”

"Why did you say it was us?" Shen Shiqing thought of what Sister Lin had said yesterday, and her heart was still a little sore.

"How come it's not about us?" Lu Jingchu bent down and said in a low voice, as if coaxing a child.

"Are we dating now?" Shen Shiqing finally asked the question that she had wanted to ask all day.

"Why do you think that way?" Lu Jingchu was clearly surprised that he had already thought about the future, while the person in front of him was still wondering whether the two of them were already together.

"I heard that... kissing doesn't mean you're together." Shen Shiqing said, sounding aggrieved. "There are kissing scenes in movies too."

“But I’ve never filmed a kissing scene with anyone else,” Lu Jingchu said bluntly. “Besides, my relationship with you isn’t just a scene.”

"Why are you looking at me like that, and what you're saying is so..." Shen Shiqing found it hard to handle Lu Jingchu like this.

However, the next second, Lu Jingchu had already taken Shen Shiqing's hand and held it very tightly.

Shen Shiqing truly felt the warmth in his palm.

Hot and alluring.

"So, now, may I ask if you can date me?" Lu Jingchu looked directly at Shen Shiqing. If it weren't for his bright red ears, Shen Shiqing would have thought he had misheard.

"No way." Shen Shiqing suddenly got excited. He had been feeling bloated for most of the day and wanted to collect some interest.

"So, you'll date me, right?"

Shen Shiqing shook his head, but couldn't suppress the upward curve of his lips.

Damn it, I can't hold it in anymore.

"I want to be with you. I've thought about it for a very long time. You'll say yes, right?"

Shen Shiqing kept looking up, unable to resist the urge to tease Lu Jingchu any further.

How could Lu Jingchu not know what she was thinking? But he was happy to indulge her.

Lu Jingchu took something out from behind her and slipped it onto Shen Shiqing's hand; it fit perfectly.

"When did you write this?" Shen Shiqing asked with a hint of surprise, holding her hand up to the sunlight and looking at it again and again, clearly very pleased with it.

It is a straw ring.

"I won't tell you, but I've wanted to give it to you for a long time."

"So, can you be my girlfriend now?" Lu Jingchu smiled at Shen Shiqing, her eyes full of tenderness.

"Hmm, okay, then I'll reluctantly agree." Shen Shiqing appeared arrogant on the surface, but was secretly delighted inside.

"So, we're dating now, right?" Lu Jingchu asked again to confirm.

"Hmm, I've got you now." Shen Shiqing grabbed Lu Jingchu's clothes with his other hand.

"So, my girlfriend, can we go on a date now?"