Chapter 84 You Jingzhou's breath hitched.

Yu Shuling ultimately did not return the red envelope.

After all, considering the copyright fees, You Jingzhou couldn't possibly be short of money. Similarly, nobody dislikes money, so she generously and happily thanked Boss You and used the eight thousand yuan to pre-order a pretty dress she had always liked.

The dress was made in bulk, and the production time was quite long. The filming would take about three months, so the dates were just right.

Before Yu Shuling was about to embark on her acting career, her friends on her WeChat Moments started making moves. Some, like You Jingzhou, sent her red envelopes to celebrate, while others, like Du Xuan, who was a little socially awkward and not very familiar with her, didn't talk to her but liked her posts on WeChat Moments.

Some people also came to share their acting experience with her.

Yu Shuling is well-liked in the industry, which is inseparable from her usual generous and straightforward personality. At this time, messages were pouring in, and Yu Shuling slowly replied. Before she knew it, it was past two o'clock in the morning, and she fell asleep with her phone in her hand.

The next day, she officially joined the group. Lyra's teammates would be separated from her for the next three months, and they all seemed quite reluctant to part ways. Yu Shuling, however, wasn't bothered; she found her teammates genuinely adorable and patted them on the head.

"Practice hard. We have joint schedules to do later, we're not going to stay on set all the time, okay?"

"Consort Shu, don't let those little vixens outside be bewitched you and forget about us old friends!"

Lin Yujie "cried" and collapsed into her arms, even the usually calm Zhong Xinfan couldn't help but twitch her lips. After a bit of commotion, they still asked Sister Qian for leave today and had a meal with Yu Shuling. They didn't part until noon when they took her to the airport.

This wasn't the first time they'd been separated, but this time, it would be for three months, and Lyra's teammates were really going to miss them.

Since the official decision to terminate the contract was made, everyone's relationship has been improving rapidly, and now that they are in the new company, they are like family.

Yu Shuling was actually a little reluctant to part with it.

She recalled her time in the Great Jing Dynasty, when Xiao Mulin was still the Crown Prince, and Yu Shuling entered the Eastern Palace, was appointed as a general, and went to Minzhou in the southeast to suppress bandits. She led a women's army to quell the rebellion in Minzhou, and she was gone for three years.

Her marriage to Xiao Mulin was a political alliance, and their relationship wasn't deep. But Xiao Mulin was good-looking, and he took care of her in every way before they got married, so he wasn't unlikeable.

The young, handsome man and beautiful woman, and officially married, had enjoyed a sweet period of several months. At that time, Xiao Mulin's position in the court was not yet secure, and those vying for the throne were eyeing him covetously. He dared not leave the court for a remote area, nor did he have the guts, fearing that he would lose his life at the hands of ruthless pirates.

The Great Jing Dynasty was open-minded, and women could study. There was also a special women's army. Yu Shuling personally took the lead, which moved Xiao Mulin deeply. Before she left, he flattered her and made promises, but even his correspondence was sporadic. In less than three months, he had a new love and forgot about her.

Yu Shuling was quite young at the time, and in her naivety, she still had some fantasies about love. Therefore, she was very disappointed in him and even shed tears in secret.

But now, she sees in these lovely girls a genuine passion.

Life on set wasn't boring. Every day wasn't repetitive; portraying another person's life wasn't as simple as just reciting lines. To truly do a good job, you need to grasp the character's psychology and nuances, to portray them as a living, breathing person, not just a copy of yourself.

Yu Shuling is the kind of person who either doesn't do something at all, or if she does, she strives to do it to the best of her ability. Her first choice was a period drama, partly because she had lived in ancient times before, which made it easy for her to get into character. Her behavior and temperament also impressed the director, who praised the new actress's aptitude.

Her co-star is a popular young actor named Jiang Yu, who has deep-set eyes and bright eyes. He usually has a very cheerful personality, but in the drama, he plays a fearsome demon king.

Jiang Yu is a good actor and can quickly get into character. Yu Shuling can also quickly take over his role after adapting, and her aura is not inferior to that of a 186cm tall man.

Yu Shuling's progress is okay. The director was initially worried that since it was her first time acting, coupled with some previous rumors, she might have an unruly personality. He actually hesitated for a long time between her and another young actress. But later, he liked her more and more and was more lenient with Yu Shuling's vacation time.

Her primary profession is being an idol, and that won't change for at least a few years; acting is just one part of her job. Lyra is currently preparing for her next concert. Because Yu Shuling has to join a film crew, she hasn't been able to rehearse with them constantly for the past three months, so the concert date has been slightly postponed. She's also been doing commercial performances during this time.

Yu Shuling tried her best to attend every event she could. After all, the venues were booked well in advance, and most fans would buy tickets ahead of time. Losing one person would be unfair to the fans, but there was nothing she could do about it. She wanted to give her fans a better experience, something that could be done with a little more effort.

Jiang Yuren is also busy, but he spends most of his time on set. When he goes out, it's only for business trips. Seeing that Yu Shuling is always busy running around day and night, and can even manage to do both without neglecting either, he can't help but feel full of admiration.

He's an actor; he's seen dedicated actors, but he's also seen those who like to juggle multiple projects and disrupt others' performances. Acting isn't like a stage performance, where one person's good performance can create a "main dancer standing in the center and everyone else energized" effect. The lead actor is greatly influenced by the other person's performance.

Filming went smoothly, and now it's time for production. Yu Shuling barely had two days to rest before starting to rehearse with the group to prepare for the concert—a bittersweet experience. However, during these two hard-won days off, there was some good news.

She received the beautifully crafted dress.

The dress was somewhat like heavy-duty Lolita fashion; she wasn't quite sure what those terms meant in the fashion world, but it was similar to a pretty little dress, combining classic charm with modern style, not just plain sweet. The lace trim at the waist accentuated her slender figure, and the details were exquisite. The fabric was also of good quality, with embroidered patterns.

In short, you get what you pay for, and they put a lot of effort into it.

After receiving the dress, Yu Shuling thought of the person who had sent her the red envelope.

Where is Teacher You recently?

You Jingzhou was playing a game to relax when, the instant he received the message, LeBlanc's skill on the computer screen went astray, causing the opponent's health bar to vanish, and the screen went dark.

He was somewhat annoyed and quickly tried to type with one hand, but then suddenly stopped.

Yu Shuling suddenly asked him where he was. Did he mean he was looking for her?

He and Yu Shuling were often not on the same IP address, and they were not in a romantic relationship. You Jingzhou thought about it from his own perspective. If it were him, unless there was something important, he would just let it go if they weren't together. There was nothing that prevented them from chatting online.

But he's on vacation right now, so this is a rare opportunity. He's also usually very busy, so I definitely won't be able to see him.

So... since I have free time, I can go wherever I want.

A few dozen seconds of thinking time is enough for a game character to come back to life. You Jingzhou, controlling the Demoness, walked out of the spawn point, typing with one hand, and replied with:

I'm free.

Yu Shuling was surprised to see this answer, and couldn't help but smile. The fatigue of the past few days seemed to vanish, and a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.

[Teacher You didn't even ask what I was doing before saying you were free. Aren't you afraid I'll betray you?]

Finally, she sent him the restaurant's location, inviting him to meet her the next evening. It was a private kitchen restaurant; You Jingzhou didn't even bother to check the cuisine. He pressed the voice message button on his phone; there wasn't time to type anything.

"Seeing that Teacher Yu thought of me right after being released from prison, I felt quite..."

The words had barely left his mouth when a kill notification came from the computer; his teammate had been ambushed in the dragon pit. You Jingzhou's hand slipped, and the voice message had already been sent. He clicked his tongue, scratched his head, and had no choice but to rejoin the battle.

A few minutes later, You Jingzhou, controlling LeBlanc, looked for an opportunity under the tower, forcefully engaging the enemy ADC and giving his team a push. Unfortunately, his teammates couldn't follow up with damage, and they could only watch helplessly as several low-health enemies pushed down their own crystal.

Even internet addicts feel a little regretful when they lose a game, especially after You Jingzhou's amazing kill streak. But the person who lost the game was completely unfazed and instead went to look at plane tickets with a sense of relief.

**

The next day at six o'clock in the afternoon, Yu Shuling saw a young man wearing a hoodie in a private room of the restaurant.

This restaurant has a sea view, and because of its remote location, it's expensive, but even during mealtimes, it's not crowded. The coastline isn't a popular tourist spot, but the scenery is picturesque. In spring, the early cherry blossoms are illuminated by night lights, creating a hazy, tranquil beauty reminiscent of petals falling in the wind.

Yu Jingzhou ordered a lot of food, saying he was too full and wanted to take a walk. Yu Shuling had no reason to leave him alone there, especially since he was wearing a beautiful dress today. Remembering that the business hadn't been open for a while, she asked Yu Jingzhou to take some photos for her.

She also brought her Fujifilm camera today, which is especially suitable for taking atmospheric photos at night. You Jingzhou is a very patient person. He spent a full hour with her taking photos, and she didn't complain even though we had hundreds of pictures. His candid poses were also very good, and every picture could even be taken straight out of the camera.

"Thank you, I really like it."

Yu Shuling didn't stand on ceremony with him. It was clear from the preview that the selection of the eighteen grids was effortless. So she tilted her head back, revealing a gentle and charming smile in the dim light of the night lamp.

Here, take the camera back.

The boy took the camera off his neck and handed it to her. As Yu Shuling took it from him, someone's fingertip accidentally brushed against her skin, carrying the coolness of the night and a touch of moisture, sliding down her skin.

You Jingzhou's breath hitched.