Lin Qingyan hadn't faced so many cameras in a long time. Her mindset was different from her previous life, and she wasn't as uncomfortable as she had imagined. In fact, she was excited and nervous.

He has finally returned to the camera and to the stage.

The first step in the recording process was choosing a dormitory. The production team had money, so the dormitories were quite nicely decorated, with two-person, four-person, six-person, and eight-person rooms available. The rule was first come, first served, and whoever was the fastest got their room.

Some people were excited, some were thrilled, and some even screamed and were about to roll around on the spot. No matter what they are like in private, some people will exaggerate in front of the camera in order to attract the audience's attention.

"Ahhhhhh! A double room! Mom, please bless me so I can snag a double room!"

"How about we all stay in a four-person room together?"

"Let me loosen up my muscles first..."

However, there are always those who don't fit in. Lu Yuqi stood to one side with his hands in his pockets, looked at Lin Qingyan who was also silent, and asked him, "How many people do you like in a room? I'll snatch it for you."

It looked exactly like bandits had invaded the village.

Lin Qingyan: "Anything... is fine."

As long as he didn't live with An Nanyi, he couldn't help but glance in her direction. An Nanyi was chatting and laughing with her new friends. (Remember the website m.xswang.com)

In Lin Qingyan's memory, An Nanyi appeared to be warm, cheerful, and helpful, and was always surrounded by a group of friends, just like in high school.

Even though he was insecure and taciturn back then, his only friend was An Nanyi. However, he never expected that this only friend actually hated him and framed him behind his back, taking everything from him, and even deliberately getting close to Wen Yan, who was his boyfriend at the time.

Lin Qingyan still doesn't understand why An Nanyi hates him so much.

As soon as the whistle blew, everyone rushed into the dormitory building. Lu Shengqi, who was beside him, had long since disappeared. Only Lin Qingyan was struggling to drag a suitcase that looked like it was filled with bricks as she walked in. She even tripped over the threshold and almost fell.

Lu Yuqi's goal was a double room, but there was only one available. He missed out and had to settle for a four-person room. He frowned and said unhappily, "I had already gotten a double room, but a short guy squeezed right next to me into it."

"It's fine, a four-person room is fine too." Lin Qingyan didn't mind, as long as she had a place to sleep.

The four-person room was also very popular, and several people wanted to come in, but after seeing Lu Yuqi's arrogant demeanor, they left sheepishly. He frowned in dissatisfaction, "Why are you running away? Come in!"

So they ran even faster.

Lu Yuqi: "..."

"..." Lin Qingyan's lips twitched slightly. "It seems we still have to stay in a room for two." It's all because Prince Lu is too intimidating; no one dares to come in.

Two minutes later, someone finally arrived.

However, he was the person Lin Qingyan least wanted to be.

"Yan Yan, Yu Qi, all the other rooms are full. I heard you have two empty beds here, is that right?" An Nanyi stood at the door dragging his suitcase. There was another person standing next to him. Lin Qingyan recognized him. His name was Liu Yang, and he was a trainee from Yi Hua Entertainment.

Liu Yang was among those who openly or secretly said that Lin Qingyan got into Yihua Entertainment through connections, but after being rebuked by Lu Yuqi, he dared not utter another word.

He just didn't expect that Annanyi knew Liu Yang.

Whether it was intentional or unintentional, since they were the only ones with beds available, there was no reason not to let them stay here. Lin Qingyan gave them a half-hearted smile and said, "Come in."

Lu Yuqi raised an eyebrow with interest. How interesting! This guy surnamed An dared to come right under his nose. Well, he wanted to see what kind of trouble this kid was up to.

After everyone has chosen their rooms, the next step is to confiscate prohibited items, including cell phones and other electronic devices. Before confiscation, you can make a phone call to your family and friends.

Lin Qingyan sat on the bed holding his phone, remaining silent for a long time, unsure of who to call. Family... Last time, his mother, Zhou Yuelan, locked him in his room to prevent him from participating in the show.

After he climbed off the balcony, Zhou Yuelan called him many times, but he didn't answer any of them, and they haven't been in contact since.

Lin Qingyan is not a cold-blooded person. He can remember even the smallest kindness from others for a long time. But over the years, his parents have gone too far. The repeated hurts they have inflicted have been enough to erase the affection he feels for his family.

On the other side, Annan was on the phone with his parents. He was fair-skinned and handsome, and at this moment he looked pitiful and about to cry, which made him seem like he could win people's sympathy.

"Mom, I'll miss you. I already want to go home after just arriving... Dad, please don't drink so much when you go out for business dinners. Listen to Mom... Yes, I love you both!"

Lin Qingyan lowered her eyes slightly, staring blankly at her phone screen.

Sometimes he envied Annan, a child who grew up in a sugar jar, with a wealthy and harmonious family, loving parents, and two older brothers who doted on him. It seemed like he lacked nothing.

Lu Yuqi clicked his tongue in disdain next to Lin Qingyan, not caring that there were cameras around, and muttered under his breath, "This guy surnamed An is crying like a woman." He then patted the boy's shoulder, "What are you doing sitting there watching others make phone calls? Go call that guy surnamed Gu."

Young Master Lu went to great lengths to help them.

The one surnamed Gu naturally refers to Gu Fei. Upon hearing Lu Yuqi's words, Lin Qingyan's disappointment vanished instantly. He whispered, "They're still filming, so take it easy."

Young Master Lu dismissed it, "What's there to be afraid of?"

Lin Qingyan smiled helplessly, but he couldn't resist the urge to talk to Gu Fei. Although they had only been apart for less than half a day, he had already started to miss Gu Fei. He hid in the bathroom and called Gu Fei.

Meanwhile, in the conference room of the Gu Group, senior executives from various companies, dressed in suits and ties, were having a meeting. The man sitting in the middle was listening to his subordinates report on their work. His cold and stern brows were full of seriousness, and he occasionally frowned slightly, looking indifferent and serious.

He even pointed out a mistake made by one of his subordinates.

The poor subordinate was trembling with fear, cold sweat beading on his face, terrified of making another mistake.

It wasn't until Gu Fei's phone, which was placed beside him, lit up that the screen lit up. This was his private phone, and not many people knew this number. He glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, and the two characters "Yan Yan" on the caller ID were very eye-catching.

"Wait a moment." Gu Fei calmly interrupted his subordinate who was giving a report. The subordinate panicked and his hands trembled, thinking that he had said something wrong again. But Gu Fei just said to pause for ten minutes, and then picked up his phone and went out to answer a call.

The high-ranking officials at the conference table exchanged glances, each seeing confusion in the other's eyes. Who could have made that call? Why would their cold-faced boss have to pause the meeting to answer it?

Of course, no one dared to go out and eavesdrop.

You must not get close, or you will become unfortunate.

Gu Fei stood by the window at the end of the corridor and answered the phone.

"Yan Yan?"

Every time he heard a man call his name like that, Lin Qingyan would feel a tingling sensation in his heart. He leaned against the sink, hesitating about what to say, and then honestly said, "Brother Fei, the production team is going to confiscate our phones later, so I called you. I hope I didn't bother you?"

"I won't disturb you." Gu Fei looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window. His lips, which had been tightly pressed together in a serious manner, turned up slightly in a relaxed smile. He spoke slowly and deliberately: "Why did Yan Yan call Brother Fei for this last phone call?"

The man's tone remained calm, as if it were just a casual question, but Lin Qingyan's heart was stirred up quite a bit. She couldn't very well say that she liked him.

"I...I don't know who to call." Lin Qingyan looked at her slightly flushed face in the mirror and tightened her grip on the sink. "Actually, I have another question for you."

"Um?"

"While I was away, you..." He took a deep breath, and even though he had mustered his courage, he spoke very softly, his voice like a kitten's meow, "...did you miss me?"

Lin Qingyan was cautiously probing step by step. He was unsure of Gu Fei's feelings for him, but he was still willing to try to get closer to her.

The moment he heard those words, Gu Fei felt as if he had been scratched by a kitten's paw. He could sense the change in the child's attitude towards him; the child seemed to have become more proactive, even if it was just a little bit, it was still a qualitative change from a quantitative one.

The man suppressed the surging excitement within him and said with restraint and seriousness, "Of course."

It was an answer that seemed both expected and unexpected. Lin Qingyan couldn't quite describe her feelings at that moment, but it felt like a dazzling firework had exploded in her heart.

He couldn't help but laugh, then hurriedly changed the subject, "We're back at the dorm. Yuqi managed to snag a four-person room. I'm sharing with Yuqi. He's a really nice guy; he even helped me with my luggage and took good care of me..."

The topic had unknowingly taken a turn for the worse. Gu Fei's smile faded, and his expression became serious. He called out the boy's name, interrupting him.

Lin Qingyan: "...What's wrong?"

Gu Fei was a little annoyed. He knew he didn't need to take this so seriously, especially since he was the one who asked Lu Yuqi to take better care of the child. But he still couldn't help asking, "Do you think Lu Yuqi is better, or Brother Fei?"

Lin Qingyan: "Huh?"

Gu Fei: "...It's nothing."

"Looks like we have to hand in our phones, so... I'll talk to you later."

Gu Fei hummed in agreement, waiting for Lin Qingyan to hang up first. After a few seconds of silence, just as he was about to speak, he heard that soft, gentle voice coming through the phone:

"You are the best in my heart, and you cannot be compared with others."