Chapter 9 Ripples

These people usually work with celebrities who are quite famous, and they are used to being ignored or bossed around.

Even Xu Ziqi, who sweetly calls "Brother Xingye" in front of the camera, often has a cold face in private, and looks at them with indifference or even contempt, as if they are just dust on the background.

Ling Wei's genuine respect and listening are especially precious.

In addition, although Ling Wei cannot speak, she has no communication problems.

She would quickly type out her responses on her phone's memo app, clearly and logically, sometimes even using witty internet memes or emojis, showing both quick wit and down-to-earth nature.

Everyone quickly grew to like this pretty and charming girl.

It's unclear who started it, but the affectionate nickname "Meibao" quickly spread throughout the film crew.

"Sister, come try out the light in this spot!"

"Sweetie, drink some water and rest!"

"Sister, do you think this prop is okay to put here?"

The scene was filled with shouts of "Mei Bao" (a term of endearment for a younger sister).

The music video shoot is in full swing.

In one scene, Ling Wei's character, a young girl, after a joyful reunion, leaps into the arms of You Xingye's character, filled with excitement and longing, like a bird returning to its nest.

"Action!"

Ling Wei tried hard to recall the emotions described in the script and ran towards You Xingye, who was just a few steps away.

However, perhaps due to nervousness, or perhaps due to the instinctive restraint in front of her idol, her movements appeared somewhat stiff, and the force with which she lunged forward carried a hint of cautious hesitation. Rather than a passionate embrace, it was more like a gentle bump into her.

"Cut!" the director called out, his tone teasingly friendly. "Weiwei, relax! Our Hoshino isn't made of glass, you can't break her! You're lunging at her like you're afraid of breaking an antique vase, that's not enough! You need to lunge at her hard, show that eager, excited spirit!"

The staff on site all laughed, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

The director walked over to Ling Wei and lowered his voice to guide her: "Imagine, the person in front of you isn't some big star, but your boyfriend whom you've been thinking about day and night, the person you love most! You've finally met him, and the feeling should be that you want to wrap your whole body in his arms, understand?"

My dearest person... my boyfriend...

Ling Wei lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow under her eyes.

When she looked up again, it was as if a thousand stars had been lit up in her shimmering peach blossom eyes, and layers of smiles spread across her clear eyes.

That smile was pure and bright, carrying an innocent sweetness and a most sincere longing for the word "love," as if the "most beloved person" described by the director was really standing in front of her, within reach.

Yu Xingye stood a few steps away and clearly caught the change in her expression.

That smile that bloomed in an instant seemed to possess some kind of magic, precisely striking a soft spot in his heart.

His Adam's apple bobbed almost imperceptibly.

"Okay! One more time! Action!"

This time, Ling Wei didn't hesitate any longer. She rushed towards You Xingye's direction with such force that she practically brought a gust of wind with her!

"Hmm!"

Yu Xingye instinctively caught her steadily.

The immense force caused his body to sway slightly, but his arms held the soft body in his embrace tightly.

The script only described a feigned hug, but Ling Wei clearly "pounced on him fiercely."

Her slender arms wrapped tightly around his waist, and she nestled completely and softly into his embrace.

Through the thin fabric of her costume, You Xingye could clearly feel the warmth and incredible softness of her body, like a cloud carrying her body temperature.

Looking down from his perspective, the girl's fluffy hair was touching his chin.

Her delicate face was completely buried in the front of his shirt, leaving only a pair of small, exquisite ear tips that were rapidly turning red at a visible speed, like two ripe, tempting cherries.

Time seemed to stretch out at that moment.

The soft, fragrant embrace, and those bright red earlobes made You Xingye's heart skip a few beats.

"Cut! Perfect! That's amazing, Vivi! That's the feeling!" The director's excited voice broke the brief, enchanting silence.

Hearing the order to stop, Ling Wei finally lifted her head from You Xingye's chest.

Just as You Xingye was about to offer some praise, he suddenly froze.

The sharp-eyed makeup artist suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no! Vivi! You're bleeding from your nose!"

Ling Wei was bewildered, and sure enough, she felt a burning sensation in her nasal cavity. Then she looked at the bloodstains on You Xingye's chest—

She actually got a nosebleed after throwing herself into Yushin's arms?! And all in front of everyone!

The staff quickly handed over tissues and ice packs.

Ling Wei covered her face and was helped to sit down by the makeup artist to have her face treated, leaving only a bright red, almost bleeding, and lifeless back of her head exposed.

Even the system couldn't help but marvel: "Host, you can even control your nosebleeds?" That acting is truly impressive.

Ling Wei: ......

Her nose doesn't have an on/off switch, but Yu Xingye's pectoral muscles are hard enough, so he just rammed into her!

System: "Okay ╮(╯▽╰)╭ But other people don't seem to think so."

Looking at the girl's disheveled yet adorable appearance, You Xingye, whose excitement from being pounced on earlier hadn't completely subsided, couldn't help but want to laugh again.

He cleared his throat, walked over to Ling Wei, bent down slightly, and said in a teasing tone, "Tsk, little sister... the power of my 'antique vase' is that great?"

He deliberately used the same phrase the director had just used to tease him, his tone rising at the end, clearly mocking.

Ling Wei was already extremely embarrassed and annoyed when she heard his obviously mocking words. She suddenly raised her head, her peach blossom eyes, which were still a little watery, wide open.

Ignoring her still-bleeding nose—the makeup artist was frantically pressing it down for her—she quickly pulled out her phone, her fingers swiping rapidly across the screen. Then, with a sharp "click," a steady, calm female voice emanated from the phone, echoing throughout the small space:

"It's because your place is too hard."

Yu Hoshino: "...?"

The mischievous smile on his face froze instantly, and he even subconsciously looked down at his... chest, following the "accusation"?

where? !

Boom—!!!

A wave of heat, even more intense than before, instantly swept over You Xingye, burning from the base of his neck all the way to his hairline, making his handsome face turn so red it looked like it was about to bleed.

"puff--!!!"

The deathly silence lasted less than half a second before the first person to burst out laughing was the assistant, Xia Man, who nearly dropped the ice pack in his hand.

Immediately afterwards—

"Pfft, hahahahahahaha!!!"

"Where's it too hard?! Hahahaha!"

"Sister! You really dare to say that!!"

"Electronic sound murder case!! Hahaha, Hoshino-san's face is completely red!"

"Chest muscles! Absolutely chest muscles! Hoshino-san is really well-built!!"