Chapter 144 The Gift [VIP]

Chapter Summary: For a fleeting moment, a thought crossed my mind: to deceive He Zhiyue.

One hour ago.

After lying down on the recliner, He Zhiyue was afraid of offending Mu Zhi, so she didn't dare to look in Mu Zhi's direction.

He gazed quietly at the stars, pondering how to begin the conversation and what topics would be appropriate to discuss with Mu Zhi, hoping to help her alleviate her unhappiness.

As a result, they heard a faint, almost inaudible sobbing coming from Mu Zhi's direction.

But when he listened carefully, the crying stopped.

The only sounds on the mountain were the wind and the chirping of unknown insects.

He Zhiyue softly called out, "Teacher Mu?"

No response.

He sat up and looked in Mu Zhi's direction, seeing Mu Zhi's back curled up in a ball.

Is she asleep?

Did you fall asleep so quickly?

He Zhiyue sat there for a while, feeling a little lost, worried that Mu Zhi was only covered with a blanket and would catch a cold if she fell asleep.

He took his blanket and walked towards Muzhi.

He came to Mu Zhi's side and gently spread the blanket over her.

When the blanket reached Mu Zhi's shoulders, He Zhiyue, looking down, saw that Mu Zhi had her brows furrowed, her eyes closed, and a single, glistening tear hanging from the corner of her eye.

When he drove to the coffee shop to pick up Mu Zhi, Mu Zhi was present, so he couldn't ask Ji Binghe about Mu Zhi's parents on the spot.

The signal is bad up in the mountains, so I can't send messages right now.

He Zhiyue quickly walked to the folding table, took two tissues from the box on the table, and went to Mu Zhi's recliner.

Because of his tall stature, he could only kneel down on one knee and awkwardly wipe away the tears from Mu Zhi's eyes.

The tears had just been wiped away when new tears began to slowly flow down.

He dreamt of the night Mu Zhi was hospitalized in Tibet with pulmonary edema. He stayed to keep watch and found Mu Zhi silently shedding tears in the middle of the night, just like now.

Mu Zhi during the day, Mu Zhi in public, Mu Zhi in front of the camera—she always appears strong and indestructible.

Even the strongest person, no matter how thick their armor, still has emotions and desires, weaknesses, and a soft spot in their heart.

I cry when I'm sad or upset.

Don't be sad.

Everything will be alright.

Watching her silently weep, as if she were trapped in an incredibly sorrowful dream, he felt a pang of heartache and wanted to hold her in his arms, but he couldn't.

All he could do was wipe away Mu Zhi's tears while softly comforting her in a murmur.

He just squatted there, watching over her and keeping her company.

Waiting for her to wake up.

Thinking that she would want to drink water after she woke up, I went to boil a kettle of water halfway through.

When he returned, his legs were numb from squatting, so he simply sat down on the ground without caring about his image and brought new tissues for Mu Zhi to wipe her tears.

Mu Zhi's expression seemed to have calmed down a bit.

He hoped that something pleasant would happen to her in her dreams.

The next second, Mu Zhi suddenly reached out and grabbed his hand tightly, her emotions running high.

He shouted, "Don't go!"

I woke up suddenly from my dream.

When Mu Zhi is asleep and crying, she reveals her vulnerable side, making people want to protect and cherish her.

After waking up, Mu Zhi was in a daze for a moment.

The powerful Mu Zhi has returned; all the weakness and fragility seem to be his illusion.

He Zhiyue looked at her hand that had been released, a fleeting look of disappointment crossing her face, under Mu Zhi's questioning gaze.

He explained, "I saw you were asleep and was worried you'd catch a cold, so I brought you a blanket."

After Mu Zhi woke up, she was momentarily bewildered.

I don't know where I am or what's happening to me.

As consciousness gradually returned, she realized that she had just had a dream about saying goodbye to her family, and remembered that she and He Zhiyue were camping on the mountain and looking at the stars.

I looked around and realized that I was still enveloped in the pitch-black night.

The sky was still full of stars overhead.

I deduced that I hadn't slept for very long.

Her first reaction was to raise her hand and touch her face, letting out a sigh of relief. In her dream, she released all the emotions that had been building up inside her, crying uncontrollably.

I'm a little worried that I'll end up crying in my sleep like I did in Tibet last time.

It was a little embarrassing to be seen by He Zhiyue again.

Thank goodness there wasn't?

Hearing He Zhiyue ask, "Did you have a nightmare? When I covered you with a blanket, you grabbed my hand tightly and wouldn't let go."

Mu Zhi: "...It wasn't a nightmare."

"I'm sorry." No further explanation was given.

He Zhiyue's eyes darkened, and he slowly stood up, supporting himself with one hand on the ground.

Seeing He Zhiyue like this, Mu Zhi thought it was a reaction to squatting for too long.

Seemingly sensing her suspicions, He Zhiyue simply said, "Perhaps you have a bit of osteoporosis. Your legs are a little numb after squatting for a while."

"......"

Would you like some water?

Mu Zhi wanted to mention that there was some unfinished ginger tea on the table next to her, and He Zhiyue quickly brought her a cup of hot water.

"Have this, it's warm."

I cried all my tears in my dream, and when I woke up I was indeed thirsty.

"Thanks."

When Mu Zhi took the cup, her fingertips touched He Zhiyue's fingers, and she noticed that his hand was a little cooler than her own.

Holding a cup of hot water in both hands, the cup transfers the warmth of the water to my limbs through contact with my hands, making me feel warm.

Mu Zhi lowered her head and took a small sip; the water was at a perfect drinking temperature.

She couldn't help but look up and carefully examine He Zhiyue in front of her.

Tonight, He Zhiyue wore a beige turtleneck sweater paired with a khaki coat.

In the past, He Zhiyue's image to Mu Zhi was mostly that of a suit and tie or wearing black clothes. Today, however, she was wearing light colors and looked elegant and gentle, with tenderness in her eyes.

To be precise, He Zhiyue showed his extremely gentle side tonight, and the way he looked at her was clearly full of doting affection.

He took her to see the stars, prepared blankets for her, brought her food, immediately brewed ginger tea when she sneezed, covered her with blankets to keep her warm, and perhaps he was watching over her while she slept.

And as soon as she woke up, they prepared warm water for her to drink, taking care of her in every little detail.

Mu Zhi asked, "Have you prepared everything here in advance?"

He Zhiyue did not answer immediately, but silently looked at Mu Zhi.

He brought Mu Zhi to the mountain to see the stars, prepared a gift for her, and celebrated her winning the Best Actress award. This was all arranged in advance, and he also prepared some things to say.

But tonight's plans have changed, and it has been decided to cancel.

Later, on his way back to Donghua Mansion with Muzhi, he changed his mind and decided to bring Muzhi along instead.

He Zhiyue remained silent for a while before nodding: "Yes."

He seemed to guess what Mu Zhi was about to ask, "Wait a moment."

He brought over a folding chair and sat down in front of Mu Zhi.

"Teacher Mu, before you ask me anything, I have something I'd like to ask first."

Mu Zhi hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed to let He Zhiyue ask.

He Zhiyue looked into Mu Zhi's eyes and asked the question that had been swirling in her mind all night.

“Teacher Mu, when you woke up you said ‘Don’t go.’”

"In your acceptance speech at the Golden Crane Awards ceremony, the last thing you said was about that person who is very important to you, and how you want to become an actor as great as him/her."

"Is it someone you like? The kind of liking that's romantic?"

Especially his remarks at the awards ceremony.

This made He Zhiyue feel a sense of crisis. Mu Zhi had been focused on his career since his debut, putting all his energy into acting. When he signed with Lanxing Media, he was wary of what Mu Zhi had said:

They do not want any relationship beyond that between the boss and the employee.

I have no interest in dating.

Is it possible that Mu Zhi doesn't feel any romantic spark with the men she meets during collaborations because she already has someone she likes?

That remarkable actor whom she admired and desperately wanted to become.

He Zhiyue even made a list of male actors in the industry on her phone.

I wondered if that person might be Tai Feng.

If Mu Zhi really has someone she likes.

Therefore, the celebration he prepared in advance for Mu Zhi to win the Best Actress award was abrupt and a burden for Mu Zhi.

Therefore, he needs to confirm with Mu Zhi before he speaks his mind.

Mu Zhi looked at He Zhiyue with some surprise. At this moment, even though he hadn't said what was on his mind, she already understood.

For a fleeting moment, a thought crossed her mind: to deceive He Zhiyue and say that the person mentioned in her acceptance speech was the person she liked.

Perhaps He Zhiyue's eyes were too sharp.

Perhaps it was his directness and honesty in asking her questions that made him realize his doubts.

Maybe it's to thank him for taking me to see the stars tonight...

Mu Zhi did not choose to lie to him:

"The person I mentioned in my acceptance speech and the person in my dream are the same person, a very important person to me, but not the kind of relationship you might be thinking of."

There is no man I like.

He Zhiyue was overjoyed upon hearing this.

He found it amusing to admit the turmoil of his emotions and the inner turmoil caused by his own overthinking that night, and then stood up and said to Mu Zhi:

"Wait for me a moment."

I jogged over to the car parked some distance away.

A moment later, He Zhiyue returned quickly, carrying some things in her hands.

In fact, He Zhiyue wanted to give [Heart of the Sky] to Mu Zhi, but he knew that given their current relationship and Mu Zhi's personality, she would not accept the gift.

"Congratulations, Ms. Mu, on winning the Golden Crane Award for Best Actress."

"This is a gift for you."

Mu Zhi looked at the document that He Zhiyue handed her.

She thought to herself: Could it be some kind of company equity? But this is her third year with Lanxing Media, and there are still two years left, so it's too early to mention renewal now.

She hesitated before taking the document, then opened it.

Page 1 has a picture of a star? It's somewhat shaped like a heart, and looks like a heart-shaped lump of clay that's been sculpted.

Page 2 shows a screenshot of a document from the International Astronomical Union announcing the existence of a new planet.

Page 3 contains the application materials for naming an asteroid.

The name of this asteroid is Muzhi.

Naming celestial bodies is divided into naming asteroids and naming comets. Asteroids are named after the people who discover them, while comets are named after the people who discover them.

Therefore, only asteroids can be given other names.

However, this is a very serious matter. It is unique, and once named, it cannot be changed. Furthermore, it must be reviewed and approved by relevant international organizations, and the existence of this asteroid must be announced to the world before it can be recognized as an internationally recognized celestial body.

Mu Zhi had some understanding of this, having been a bystander in the original world.

A fan named an asteroid after their idol, and the certificate they posted went viral, sparking heated discussions among netizens.

It was later revealed that these people were buying a numbered asteroid from a so-called authoritative foreign website, naming it after their idol, and quickly obtaining a website certificate.

This commercial act of buying stars has been exposed by the authorities, who stated that it is not recognized by international astronomical organizations.

Of course, there are examples of asteroids being named after celebrities.

However, the series of operations were extremely difficult.

If it weren't for the discoverer's personal wish to name the asteroid after an artist.

First, the discoverer needs to be persuaded to give their consent to name the asteroid. Then, the discoverer needs to submit an application. The asteroid needs to be reviewed by relevant international organizations. Once approved, the asteroid will be announced to the world.

When Mu Zhi first looked through the information He Zhiyue provided, she thought that He Zhiyue, like that fan group, was commercially buying stars and that she had been fooled.

But she discovered that the discoverer of this asteroid was none other than He Zhiyue.

It was an asteroid discovered by He Zhiyue.

According to the information on pages 2 and 3, it was He Zhiyue who submitted the application, which was approved by relevant international astronomical organizations, and the asteroid was successfully named "Muzhi".

He Zhiyue explained casually, "I have a little bit of interest in studying stars."

Mu Zhi immediately thought of He Zhiyue's WeChat profile picture, which was a starry sky.

It turns out that everything has a traceable origin.

Mu Zhi was incredibly surprised to receive the gift, both to the gift itself and to He Zhiyue.

For a moment, I didn't know what to say.

He Zhiyue stood up and pointed to the astronomical telescope next to him. "Teacher Mu, shall we check the actual object?"

[Author's Note]

Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants with nutrient solution between 00:17:45 on September 8, 2022 and 00:42:02 on September 9, 2022!

Thank you to the little angel who watered the nutrient solution: Ye Zhirou (1 bottle);

Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!