The month-long filming period flew by, and the end of the year was fast approaching.

After a day of filming, Zhang Wuyong gathered everyone together to analyze the filming progress. They calculated that they would probably have to spend the New Year on set this year.

"It looks like we'll all be spending the New Year together this year. If you have any special circumstances, please let us know in advance. Those who can stay at work, please stay. Your New Year's red envelopes will be doubled! Thank you all for your hard work!"

Although everyone was a little sad that they couldn't go home for the New Year, the doubled New Year red envelopes were a small consolation to the staff's wounded hearts.

Upon receiving the news, Ye Chu immediately contacted Ye Jing that evening to explain the situation, saying that she probably wouldn't be able to go home for the New Year. Ye Jing said that work was important, but her tone still carried a hint of disappointment, which made Ye Chu feel a little sad as well.

Since starting work, she's basically been unable to go home for Chinese New Year every year. Sometimes it's because filming hasn't finished, sometimes it's because of magazine shoots... The thought of Ye Jing possibly spending what should be a lively and festive New Year alone at home makes Ye Chu feel incredibly guilty. Last year she thought she'd definitely go next year, but this year she can't go back again.

"I'm sorry, Auntie." Ye Chu looked out the window at the few stars in the sky and felt that they were all lonely and pitiful.

"There's nothing I can do about it, your aunt understands. Take care of yourself, it's getting cold, be careful not to catch a cold. Oh, and if there's anything you want to eat, just tell your aunt, and I'll send it to you."

"I will be careful, thank you, Auntie."

After hanging up the phone, Ye Chu sat down on the bed. Chang Ji would compile the latest schedule and send it to her every week. The file was in her favorites. Ye Chu gently opened it.

All she has left to do this year is filming this movie. Next year, she'll be busy moving, followed by movie promotions, the premiere, and several magazine shoots all in one go... Looking at the long list of work, she took a deep breath and exhaled as she fell onto the bed. Her head felt throbbing, and she couldn't even find the time to go back to her hometown.

After tossing and turning in bed for a long time, I finally went to take a shower with my hair all messy.

The awards ceremony is just a few days away. In previous years, I would just go and run errands, but this year I have filming work to do, so I can avoid this tiring flight.

Filming for "Me and Her" continued through the cold winter. Every day, the crew had to get up early, and if it snowed at night, they had to get up even earlier to clean the set. Ye Chu couldn't attend the awards ceremony as expected. She didn't care much about awards; after all, she figured those trophies were unlikely to fall into her lap.

But her indifference didn't mean others weren't paying attention. Just as she was about to turn off the lights and rest, hundreds of messages flooded the crew's group chat. Opening them, she saw they were all congratulating Gu Yu on winning this year's Best Actor award.

Ye Chu immediately went to Weibo, and sure enough, the news of Gu Yu winning the Best Actor award for the fourth consecutive time was trending. While happy for her idol, she also congratulated everyone in the group chat. As soon as she sent her message, Gu Yu chimed in.

Gu Yu: Thank you everyone. I'll treat everyone to the New Year's dinner in a few days.

As soon as these words were spoken, cheers immediately flooded the screen. Only Ye Chu was stunned, wondering why Gu Yingdi hadn't responded when there were so many messages, but he appeared the moment she sent a message. Could it be that Gu Yingdi was waiting for her congratulations?

The moment the possibility popped into her head, she quickly shook her head to dismiss the thought. What was she being so presumptuous about? She figured the person was probably overwhelmed with congratulatory messages and just happened to be replying to her message in the group chat.

"Ah!" She sighed like an old woman, then crawled into bed, turned off the light, and went to sleep.

On New Year's Day, everyone in the crew was beaming with joy. Changji, along with her assistant, handed out red envelopes to the staff one by one. Of course, Changji wasn't the only one doing this; the actors' agents and assistants were all present and busy handing out red envelopes.

"Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year."

Such greetings came one after another, and Zhang Wuyong and Li Kan had prepared generous red envelopes to distribute. Ye Chu held the red envelope; its thickness was truly impressive. As expected, Old Zhang and Old Li kept their word; this red envelope was definitely double the original amount.

So on New Year's Day, "Me and Her" once again became a trending topic. The reason was none other than the photos of red envelopes posted by the staff in the "Me and Her" super topic.

"I usually browse the super topic to see if there are any new messages, but today when I clicked on it, all I saw were red envelope pictures. I'm so jealous."

"Is the production crew still short of staff? I can help carry things, and you can give me a red envelope in return."

"I'm so envious of the staff. They get to get up close and personal with all the male and female celebrities, and they even get red envelopes during the Chinese New Year."

"Although other crews are still filming during the Lunar New Year and are giving out red envelopes, the 'Me and Her' crew has the most and thickest red envelopes I've ever seen. Are you still hiring? I can sweep the floor!"

"Take me with you when you're sweeping the floor. I'm strong and healthy, I can definitely handle it."

"Hey, can you guys be a little more reserved? It's just a few red envelopes! Wait! One, two, three, four... Are you there? I can sweep the floor, take me with you."

"To be honest, my brother works in the crew. He even posted a picture of a red envelope in the family group today, and said that Actor Gu is treating us to a big meal tonight. I'm so jealous."

"Yes, the janitor in our crew told everyone that we're having a big meal tonight, hahaha."

"Who is sitting on the high lemon mountain? Oh, it's me."

As expected, Actor Gu kept his word, and tonight the entire crew arrived at the grand restaurant in a large entourage. The wealthy and powerful Actor Gu booked the entire third floor of the restaurant; the staff dined in the main hall, while the actors and directors had a large private room.

In the large private room, as soon as the dishes were served, everyone toasted Gu Yu, who readily accepted and drank every single one.

By the time everyone had eaten and drunk their fill and were heading home, Gu Yu was completely drunk. Cheng Yuan struggled to support him, but for some reason, the famous actor Gu Yu suddenly threw a tantrum and refused to be helped.

"This..." Cheng Yuan and Ye Chu, who had left later, looked at each other in bewilderment. Ye Chu's mind was also a little dizzy from the alcohol, and she felt as if she had witnessed something terrible. When she saw Cheng Yuan looking at her, she quickly raised her hand: "I won't tell anyone!"

Cheng Yuan rubbed his temples, feeling that neither of the two was easy to deal with.

"Ye Chu, could you please help me with this, or could you call Chang Ji up here?"

"Sister Ji?" Ye Chu was a little confused and it took her a while to realize that she should call Chang Ji.

"Sister Ji said she's coming up now." Chang Ji doesn't like dining out, so she went elsewhere to have dinner by herself.

"Okay, could you help Gu Yu up first?"

Ye Chu tilted her head, not expecting anything was impossible, so she went over to help.