"Yes, I'm here."

Seeing her angry expression, Gu Qingyan scratched her palm.

Xu Zhaozhao shuddered violently, but couldn't shake off his hand.

I don't want to see you!

Despite saying that, Xu Zhaozhao stared at him with her watery eyes.

Gu Qingyan casually pulled, and the beaded curtain on his head was removed and placed on the dressing table.

Things that are in the way of his beloved wife.

After pulling down the beaded curtain, he stood up with her, their intertwined fingers leaving no gap between them.

He advanced, and Xu Zhaozhao retreated.

My lower back pressed against the edge of the vanity, leaving me with nowhere to retreat.

Her resistance seemed more like a feigned reluctance to Gu Qingyan.

"Gu Qingyan, we have to film today..."

Her voice trembled slightly; she was genuinely afraid that Gu Qingyan might do something here.

He wrapped his large hand around her, leaned down slightly, and rested his head on her shoulder.

Very proper and restrained.

He closed his eyes, inhaled the scent of her hair, and whispered in her ear, "I won't bother you."

Xu Zhaozhao breathed a sigh of relief.

Although this guy is usually quite a jerk, it's true that he won't lie to her.

Garlic knows what's good for him!

Xu Zhaozhao also reached out and hugged him back, patting his back.

His body stiffened for a moment, then he stepped back.

Her eyes, made up, appeared even deeper and brighter as she stared intently at Xu Zhaozhao, her gaze filled with confusion.

Then, he lowered his eyes and said, "Give me your hand."

Xu Zhaozhao, not understanding what was going on, withdrew her hand and spread it out in front of the two of them.

Gu Qingyan held a hard candy in his hand and placed it in her hand; the aluminum packaging was very conspicuous in the light.

Xu Zhaozhao recognized her.

These are throat lozenges.

She looked up in surprise, and Gu Qingyan leaned down again, closing the distance between them.

Xu Zhaozhao heard him say, "You're wrong, wife."

Her voice was ingratiating.

It only takes three days to drive Gu Qingyan mad.

Even though there was only a wall separating them, he couldn't see or touch them.

I did scare her three days ago.

It's just an apology; if it were Xu Zhaozhao, it wouldn't be that difficult.

Xu Zhaozhao was an accident.

Proud as Gu Qingyan is.

You can see the similarities in their personalities just from their sons; both are stubbornly proud and arrogant.

"Stop trying to act cute, you idiot."

Xu Zhaozhao pushed him away slightly, pulled her hand back, and spoke, breaking the somewhat ambiguous atmosphere.

He tilted his head and unwrapped the throat lozenge in his hand, putting it in his mouth.

The candy made a small bump on her cheek, and the flavors of mint and strawberry spread in Xu Zhaozhao's mouth.

These two seemingly unrelated flavors, when mixed together, actually tasted pretty good.

Xu Zhaozhao reached out and touched Gu Qingyan's face, which was leaning closer. "I'll reluctantly forgive you since the candy is strawberry flavored."

Xu Zhaozhao was definitely the first person to touch Gu Qingyan's face.

He ignored the hand on his face and watched the small dot roll from her left cheek to her right cheek.

There is only one.

He slightly lifted his eyelids and looked at Xu Zhaozhao, "I'll try it."

"Sure."

Xu Zhaozhao smiled slyly, crossing her arms. "These are candies to apologize to me. If you eat them, the apology won't count."

Similarly, her forgiveness is also invalid.

Three days is enough for him to endure.

Gu Qingyan's eyes were a little red, his Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and the sound of him swallowing was amplified between the two of them.

A silent standoff.

QQ QQ QQ.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Mr. Gu, I'm the assistant director. Just so you know, we're about to start filming the first part."

A woman's voice came from outside the door.

"I couldn't find Miss Zhao Zhao, if you..."

"If you see her, please pass on this message: Sorry for bothering you."

The footsteps left the doorway.

Seeing that he hadn't made a move for a long time, Xu Zhaozhao knew that he had already made his choice.

She bit the candy into a small piece, then raised her hand and gently patted his cheek. "Good boy."

Gu Qingyan could smell the strawberry mint scent.

His eyes instantly turned dangerous.

But Xu Zhaozhao easily pushed his hands away—he knew that if he delayed her filming, he didn't know how many three-day periods would pass.

She darted to the door, opened it, and a sweet voice drifted in on the breeze, "Don't be late, Teacher Gu."

Click.

The door closed very quietly.

But considering what Xu Zhaozhao said, she seems like a scumbag woman who doesn't recognize people after putting on clothes.

Xu Zhaozhao first approached the director's assistant, explaining that she had just had an upset stomach and that she would go to film immediately after receiving the script.

The assistant director looked embarrassed, repeatedly saying he understood, and then left.

Because she always occupied that one and only spot.

Xu Zhaozhao took her script and arrived at the filming location, where the photographer and props team were busy setting up the set.

At this moment, the tension that Xu Zhaozhao had deliberately suppressed returned.

She really... hasn't acted properly in a long time.

The production crew started filming ahead of schedule, putting immense pressure on Xu Zhaozhao.

She sat in the preparation area, where a teacher came to check Xu Zhaozhao's clothes and makeup, and she held the script in her hand.

At this point, I couldn't concentrate on reading a single word.

I've already read the script once. Overall, it's a story about childhood sweethearts who can't compete with a sudden arrival. The script for "Crossing the River Moon" is roughly divided into three parts.

The first part is the coronation ceremony, where the second male lead tries to kidnap the bride, but the female lead risks everything to save him.

Yesterday, she memorized the first part of the lines perfectly.

Thinking about it, a cup of hot water was handed to Xu Zhaozhao.

She looked up and saw that it was director Luo Wen. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she took the cup of hot water from her hand.

The heat was transferred through the paper cup to her hands, warming them up a bit because they were a little cold from nervousness.

"Don't be nervous, I don't eat people."

Xu Zhaozhao noticed that Luo Wen wasn't very good at showing concern for people; even when comforting her, she didn't have much of an expression on her face.

Before Xu Zhaozhao could answer, Luo Wen continued, "At worst, we can just use the card a few more times. Anyway, you're the one who'll get tired."

Although those words were harsh, they did manage to appease Xu Zhaozhao.

"Okay, director!"

Xu Zhaozhao couldn't help but smile. "Then you'll have to prepare a few more boards, Director. I'm afraid you won't have enough."

"Don't worry, there will be plenty of boards."

After saying that, Luo Wen turned and left.

The photographer and props were all in place, and Gu Qingyan appeared next to Xu Zhaozhao.

Before the two could even exchange a word, director Luo Wen came over again, giving them pointers on positioning and explaining how lighting and shadows were used.

Xu Zhaozhao nodded silently, keeping it in mind.

The director then turned to instruct the extras.

The formal filming was about to begin, and everyone unconsciously quickened their pace.

"Zhaoyue and Shangguandu, take your positions!"

The director yelled at the top of his lungs.

For some reason, when the moment actually arrived, Xu Zhaozhao felt a sense of relief.

She and Gu Qingyan started walking at the same time, heading towards the filming location.

Despite the noisy environment, Xu Zhaozhao still managed to pinpoint his voice accurately.

"I'll take care of everything, Your Majesty."