The two completed their mission.

Seeing that it was getting late, Shen Shiqing realized it was about time to go back.

On their way home, the two saw the setting sun, red as blood.

Passing by the riverbank, another setting sun casts its rays upon the water, half the river shimmering green, half crimson.

Entering the original forest path.

The lush trees along the mountain path were just as dense as when we arrived, and the cheerful calls of orioles echoed from the deep forest, adding to the tranquility of the place.

"The green shade along the way is as lush as ever, and the calls of four or five orioles have been added to the scene," Shen Shiqing murmured.

It certainly fits the current mood.

Lu Jingchu was taken aback at first, but then smiled, as if a light rain had fallen into a clear pond.

[Waaaaah, Actor Lu's eyes are so expressive! Does anyone understand me?]

[Actor Lu is a corrupt official; his crimes are unforgivable. Marry me immediately!]

Why do they always seem so peaceful and serene when they're together? Is it just my imagination?!

[Wow, the two lines of poetry Shen Shiqing just mentioned are the same one the movie star recited earlier; put together, they form a complete poem!!]

[When the plums turn yellow, the days are sunny; I cross the stream and then hike into the mountains. The green shade along the path is no less than when I came, and the calls of four or five orioles add to the ambiance. It really is the same poem!]

[I'm telling you, these two shouldn't be taking this so seriously, it feels a bit off.]

[Pandering to everything will only harm you. Ugly girls and scheming women should stay away from movie stars! Get out of here!!!]

Shen Shiqing and Lu Jingchu walked on by themselves, completely forgetting about the treasure chest mission.

The shadows intertwined on the ground.

The dappled shadows of the trees added to the quiet and still atmosphere.

Shen Shiqing walked along, swaying back and forth with a handful of freshly picked foxtail grass in his hand, humming a song all the way.

The tranquility of the forest accentuated the ethereal quality of her voice, as if the entire mountain was immersed in it.

What is Shen Shiqing humming? It sounds so nice!

Does anyone know? I really want to know, Secretary Su, please find out for me.

"Boss, we can't find anything."

[I really want to know! Hearing this makes me feel so much better, and I can even do two more practice tests.]

Yes, yes, but how come I didn't know Shen Shiqing could sing? It's so beautiful, waaaaah!

Back at the guesthouse, Shen Shiqing washed his hands, drank a glass of water, and went into the kitchen.

After cooking the fish soup, Shen Shiqing opened the cabinet, found a thermos, and put the soup inside.

Just as they came out, they encountered Du Hewen and his group returning.

Oh, and the bamboo shoots he carried on his back.

"Quite a lot," Shen Shiqing raised an eyebrow.

"Actor Du, don't forget to get your soup."

“I just said it casually, and you actually did it. My wife must be very happy.” Du Hewen smiled quite happily. “Teacher Shen, my wife especially likes watching your dramas. I’ve seen them too, they’re quite funny.”

"Actor Du, thank you." Shen Shiqing sighed, feeling that he always knew how to bring up the most sensitive topics.

Hahahaha, Du Yingdi is so mean!

[You, Du Yingdi, are stealing bamboo shoots!]

[Oh my god, my sister-in-law actually watches Shen Shiqing's dramas? Wow, are we fans of the same show?]

[No wonder Actor Du was so nice to Shen Shiqing; turns out it's because he loves Shen Shiqing so much.]

[Sigh, if only Shen Shiqing's acting were a little better, I would definitely be a die-hard fan. I only watched her dramas because of her looks.]

You know what, me too. Okay, after watching the show, I'm completely devoted to her.

[I'm sorry, I've been a devoted fan of hers for over two years. Shi Jie is actually incredibly hardworking; she was very serious about acting before, and she always had lots of notes on the script. I just don't know why things turned out that way. It's such a pity.]

...

At 6 PM, all the cameras were turned off, marking the end of the first episode.

Shen Shiqing washed his hands and made himself a cup of tea. After leisurely drinking it, he turned and went upstairs. When he reached the second-floor corridor, he saw a tall and upright figure.

It was Lu Jingchu.

Oh, so he's the one who lives next door. What a coincidence.

"What a coincidence, Actor Lu." Since Shen Shiqing was going to pass by him, she still had to say hello.

Is it a little strange of me to greet him like this?

"Unfortunately, I was waiting for you." Lu Jingchu leaned against the wooden pillar beside him, tilting his head to look at her.

"Wait for me?" Why would you wait for me? Shen Shiqing was puzzled.

"Hmm, this is for you." Lu Jingchu held something out to Shen Shiqing.

"I saw in the kitchen just now that you seemed to have pricked your hand. Use the disinfectant as well." Lu Jingchu's voice was as vivid as a summer spring flowing through one's heart.

"Thank you, Actor Lu." Shen Shiqing accepted the gift without ceremony, after all, it was someone else's kindness.

But why is the design on this band-aid so funny?

It's a pink band-aid with a design of a little girl wearing a beret.

The Best Actor award winner has a girlish heart? That's so cute!

Shen Shiqing tried hard to suppress his laughter and not let it out.

Lu Jingchu smiled helplessly, knowing what she was thinking.

"This was given to me by my sister a while ago. I haven't used it much, but it's come in handy now."

Does Movie Emperor Lu have a younger sister?

“She talks a lot, and she gets very clingy when she meets someone she likes, but she never likes to talk to me in public.” Lu Jingchu smiled, but there was no anger in her eyes. Shen Shiqing thought that they were probably close siblings. Although they bickered a little, their relationship was still good.

Just like her and her brother.

“It’s harder for you to do it yourself, let me help you.” Before Shen Shiqing could react, Lu Jingchu had already torn open the packaging.

After disinfecting, I started putting on a band-aid for her.

Shen Shiqing looked down and saw only his hair, which was blown about by the wind and tinged with gold, making him look like a god.

Shen Shiqing was stunned.

The last rays of the setting sun fell upon them, but they didn't notice that someone in the distance was hurriedly pressing the shutter.

The movie star's schedule is always quite busy, Shen Shiqing knew, and she noticed he had already left when she looked down from upstairs.

Shen Shiqing tidied himself up, took a hot shower, grabbed his backpack, and prepared to make his escape.

I had just gotten downstairs when I ran into someone I never expected.

Wen Xinran, why hasn't she left yet?

Wen Xinran obviously saw Shen Shiqing as well. Shen Shiqing didn't want to pay attention to her, but she came up to him anyway.

What, are you trying to cause trouble?

Like in the original book? The two confront each other, then the male lead descends from the sky to protect the female lead, and the female supporting character is only there to highlight their love story?

"Shi Qing, you haven't left yet?" Wen Xinran said softly.

"Let's go now." Shen Shiqing thought to herself, "I'm about to step out the door, why ask me this?"

"Shi Qing, Zhi Huai and I don't have the kind of relationship you're thinking of. I was wrong before, and I may have hurt you. I apologize..."

"I understand, can I go now?" Shen Shiqing knew, of course, that the two of them weren't together; at most, they were just flirting. After all, Wen Xinran wouldn't give up the other fish for one big fish. Even if the big fish was the male lead, she would still bring the other fish into the fishpond.

"Shi Qing, I really hope we can get along well in the future. Actually, I've always liked you..." Shen Shi Qing felt uncomfortable looking at her almost tearful face. No, why is the female lead like this?

I like you, my foot!

Shen Shiqing turned to leave, but was blocked at the door.

It was obvious without even thinking that it was Song Zhihuai.

After all, when the female lead is wronged, our male lead will definitely rush to her aid, right?

Then the male lead teaches the female supporting character a lesson on behalf of the female lead. Shen Shiqing was already very familiar with this kind of plot.

As expected, Song Zhihuai gave Shen Shiqing a cold shoulder as soon as he entered the room and saw Wen Xinran's pitiful appearance with red eyes.

"Didn't I warn you? Don't you understand?"

Shen Shiqing was puzzled. When did she cause trouble for Wen Xinran? She wished she could stay far away from her.

"We've already broken up, and you've already taken the breakup fee. Aren't you satisfied yet?" Song Zhihuai said mercilessly to Shen Shiqing.

Shen Shiqing suddenly remembered that the original owner loved him so much, he would be very sad if he heard Song Zhihuai say such things.

“I didn’t cause her any trouble. If you don’t believe me, ask her yourself.” Shen Shiqing was speechless.

"It's alright, Zhihuai. Shiqing is a good person. I'm just not worthy of being her friend."

"She's not good enough for you, Xinran. If she causes you any more trouble in the future, just tell me. Don't be afraid." Song Zhihuai always put on a loving act in front of Wen Xinran.

Shen Shiqing felt no affection, only disgust, and had no desire to pay him any attention.

The two got into the car together, and Wen Xinran leaned out a little further. "Shi Qing, are you really not coming with us? We can give you a ride." Wen Xinran smiled gently, but her eyes revealed a hint of foolishness.

"Ignore her, let her come or not." Song Zhihuai said this and drove away with Wen Xinran.

Shen Shiqing rolled her eyes while standing still.

No, how did this woman become the female lead? Shen Shiqing began to doubt the original author's mental state.