Chapter 59: The Flowers Are Gone. He took a lot of photos.
Chen Xing didn't know how long they sat on the rooftop, but they finished all 800 milliliters of wine. The empty bottle stood alone on the table, with two glass cups of different heights next to it reflecting the light.
After telling the story, Chen Xing stood up and stretched his stiff limbs, while Xia Huanming sat in his original position and read the messages in the group.
Chen Xing has a good alcohol tolerance. Even if he drank 70% of the alcohol, his head was still clear, not to mention that after standing in front of the railing with the wind for a few minutes, he returned to his normal state directly.
After looking at the dusk ridge three times, Chen Xing, who was a little bored, turned around. He wanted to talk to Xia Huanming about other things, but he saw Xia Huanming slumped in the bench.
The hood of his black sweater covered most of his face, revealing only his well-defined profile. His left hand was resting on his abdomen, and his right hand was hanging on the edge of the chair. His legs were stretched and bent, and his jeans had several wrinkles at the knees.
Is this drunk?
Chen Xing walked to Xia Huanming's right side and squatted down, gently touching the back of his slightly cold hand with his fingertips: "Are you drunk?"
The hair under the hood rubbed against each other and made a crackling sound. Xia Huanming raised his eyelids and his eyes fell on Chen Xing. He smiled faintly, "A little bit. It's more comfortable lying like this." As he spoke, he suddenly raised his hand, and his fingertips brushed across Chen Xing's knuckles and held his index finger.
Chen Xing looked at his fingers being squeezed into his palm and said, "Then let's go back."
"Um."
The two of them sorted out the things, took them to the living room, washed them and put them back in the cupboard.
When the two of them went up to the second floor, they happened to meet a few people coming out of Zhao Xingyu's room.
As soon as Zhao Xingyu saw Chen Xing, he reached out and ruffled his hair. Chen Xing squinted his eyes and asked, "Have you finished reading?"
"Yes," Zhao Xingyu looked back and forth between the two of them, "Where did you go?"
Xia Huanming's eyes were fixed on Zhao Xingyu's hand on Chen Xing's hair. His eyes were slightly cold under the shadow of his hoodie, but his tone was natural: "We talked for a while. How was the show later?"
Zhao Xingyu was completely unaware and gestured excitedly: "It's very interesting. After Xingxing finished the program effects, it was time for the post-interview. The staff's interviews were also quite funny."
After Zhao Xingyu finished speaking, he rubbed his hair harder and told Chen Xing happily: "The comments are all praising you, saying that you are interesting. Your Weibo followers are definitely going to increase again."
"Really?" Chen Xing looked at Xia Huanming happily, as if waiting for his praise.
Xia Huanming nodded in agreement: "Well done."
Zheng Qi added: "I think the production team probably knows that actors can't expose too much of their lives to everyone, so the latter part is basically clips of our groups discussing the script, reading sessions, and on-site shooting. Oh, there are also breaks, but not many, they are all in the members' extra update, and most of the main clips are still about discussing acting."
Xue Si Nian took over the conversation: "I didn't expect your filming was like this, it's like watching the making of a movie, it's great." She said, giving a thumbs up.
They chatted in the corridor for a long time like tourists chatting after watching a movie. They all asked Chen Xing and Xia Huanming to remember to catch up later, and the two naturally agreed obediently.
Finally, Wang Baiyue went to chat with his girlfriend, and the group dispersed.
"Let's go," Chen Xing opened the bedroom door and found Xia Huanming still standing there. He couldn't help but ask again, "Aren't you coming in?"
Xia Huanming shrugged, and Zheng Peiya beside him waved her hand: "I have something to ask him."
Chen Xing could guess what Zheng Peiya wanted to talk to Xia Huanming about, and nodded in understanding: "Oh, then you guys chat." After saying that, he gently closed the door.
Zheng Peiya pulled Xia Huanming to the corner of the corridor and asked in a low voice, "How is he?"
Xia Huanming placed his hands on the railing, looked up at the ceiling chandelier, and answered concisely, "Someone in the family is sick, and he was dealing with a money transfer recently. But my brother made things worse and picked on him, so he was in a bad mood."
When Xia Huanming said this, his jawline was tense and his knuckles tapped the railing unconsciously.
He thought that he had good manners because he didn't scold his younger brother.
When Zheng Peiya heard the word "illness", she immediately thought of the financial pressure Chen Xing might be facing, and hurriedly took out her phone: "Do you need money? I can donate some."
Xia Huanming shook his head to stop her action: "He said he can handle it."
"Well then..." Zheng Peiya believed Xia Huanming's words and sighed worriedly, "I hope he can feel better. Negative emotions still need to be vented in time, otherwise it is easy to accumulate and lead to depression. The same goes for you. Don't hold back on anything."
It has to be said that Zheng Peiya has a sharp eye. She can detect the other person's emotions in a few words, and guess what the other person has experienced in a brief contact.
But she was also an extremely tactful person, and would only hint at what was wrong.
Xia Huanming nodded gently: "I understand."
Now that there was an answer to Chen Xing's question, Zheng Peiya felt relieved.
She stretched lazily, her voice light and cheerful: "Oh, I never thought that one day I would be able to chat with you alone. You are the first one I look for when something happens. I thought we wouldn't be able to chat for a few minutes."
Xia Huanming looked at her suspiciously: "Why do you think so?"
Zheng Peiya smiled sheepishly: "Because at first, I thought you were the kind of actor who was not easy to talk to. After all, you look a bit cold when you don't smile, and you are also very quiet. You seem aloof and fierce."
Xia Huanming could understand Zheng Peiya very well.
Because he had heard too many such first impressions.
But in fact, he is not a person who gets angry easily, it’s just that the corners of his mouth are naturally downward, and even when he is in a daze, he looks like he has a cold face.
Fang Dong once talked to him about this, and even made some ridiculous suggestions like "smile more when you are daydreaming."
Of course he rejected it.
Is it reasonable to smile and listen when you are in a daze? Doesn't that mean you are possessed by a ghost?
Seeing Xia Huanming silent, Zheng Peiya thought he was unhappy and quickly explained: "But it's different now. I think you are like a class leader. Even if we haven't handed in our homework, you can still bite the bullet and tell the head teacher that we have handed in everything."
Xia Huanming: "...What kind of metaphor is this?"
Zheng Peiya saw Xia Huanming's speechless expression and laughed: "It just means that you are very responsible."
Xia Huanming glanced at her sideways and said nothing.
Compared to the first day we met, Zheng Peiya is much more confident.
Before, she would cover her braces and hunch her back after speaking a few words, but now she holds her head and chest high when she speaks, with a firm gaze, and she can even smile so generously.
"You've changed a lot too." Xia Huanming said.
"This is all thanks to Xingxing," Zheng Peiya looked at the closed door and her voice softened, "He was the one who first enlightened me and gave me some confidence."
So is he. Xia Huanming thought.
Chen Xing has a reassuring and strong core. His existence fully confirms what Albert Camus said: "No one is born strong, weak or determined. They become strong and determined later. Destiny does not lie in people, but in the world around them."
If he had not become his roommate, Xia Huanming, who suffered from sleep problems, would not look forward to the arrival of night every day like he does now, just to hear a simple "good night".
He was also cured by Chen Xing.
After Zheng Peiya left, Xia Huanming slowly opened the bedroom door. His fingertips were still on the door handle when a figure swept in front of him like the wind.
Chen Xing held up his shiny phone, the screen almost touching Xia Huanming's nose, his voice filled with unconcealed joy: "A Huan! My Weibo is popular!"
When Chen Xing returned to his room and checked Weibo, he found an overwhelming amount of @ and comments. Then he remembered that his vlog was scheduled to be released.
Wow, within half an hour of being posted, the number of reposts exceeded 20,000, and there were 400,000 views, which was in stark contrast to the previous vlog which only had 30,000 views.
Chen Xing was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. Just after he finished reading the hot comments and was about to send the screenshots to Lu Qing, Xia Huanming came in.
"Look, they are all good reviews. Many people said that those moves are not suitable for you, hahaha." Chen Xing was looking through the comments praising the short video with great interest, and did not notice the burning gazes from the side.
After all, as soon as he turned his head, Xia Huanming would start to look at the comments section seriously, and occasionally make a few comments: "They praise you because you did a good job, it has nothing to do with me."
Xia Huanming not only praised him, but also stroked Chen Xing's hair, trying to erase all traces of Zhao Xingyu.
Xia Huanming really likes Chen Xing's long hair because he can wrap it around his fingers and play with it openly, but the current length allows him to see the back of Chen Xing's neck, which is also very nice.
"I can't just praise me, I have to praise you too, because you are the ones who are willing to support me," Chen Xing clicked on the video and pointed to the clip of seven people embracing the sunset. "For example, here, it's because you are willing to accompany me that we can have such a famous scene."
That was when the second episode of the film had just been completed, and Chen Xing suggested that they go outside to relax.
At that time, everyone raised their hands in agreement and happily followed him to the back hill for jogging, and then took this photo facing the sunset.
He never asked them for anything in exchange. All the interactions and content here were all their voluntary company. For example, Zhao Xingyu and Wang Baiyue asked him to be the referee for chewing gum and blowing bubbles; for example, he was the accompaniment, and Zheng Qi took the microphone to sing old songs; for example, Zheng Peiya and Xue Si Nian played "Kirby" with him. There were also more than a dozen people who greeted the camera during the break.
Of course, there is also Xia Huanming. In the video, he has a collection of his daily outfits, all of which were taken by Xia Huanming to show him his full body, so in the end he asked Xia Huanming to take a photo with him.
After this photo was posted, there were more comments.
[Ahhh, there's another handsome guy next to the handsome guy]
[So you guys have a pretty good relationship? ]
[It was actually filmed by Diahuan? ? I didn’t even guess it? ]
[It’s very good for my eyes, can you take more pictures?]
[Oh my god, this photo, I feel like the screen is lit up]
[Xia Huanming taking pictures silently kswl]
Chen Xing quickly showed Xia Huanming the barrage, and Xia Huanming laughed twice.
Chen Xing shook his phone and said with a smile, "Hey, thank you for your cooperation. I'll go tell my agent and boss the good news."
Xia Huanming nodded: "Remember to pack your clothes for the trip to the island the day after tomorrow."
Chen Xing slapped his head. If Xia Huanming hadn't mentioned it, he would have forgotten that they would be going to the island the day after tomorrow.
Xia Huanming had packed his luggage three days ago. The suitcase was leaning against the wall, but he hadn't sorted it out yet.
"I wanted to sort it out yesterday, but I was so busy transferring money and my medical card that I forgot about it." Chen Xing said embarrassedly.
Xia Huanming pinched his cheek and said, "I know you will forget, so I remind you first."
"I'll go right after I finish sending it," Chen Xing slipped out of Xia Huanming's palm, sat in front of the computer, turned back and made a scissors sign to Xia Huanming, "I will definitely not forget it, don't worry."
Just at this moment, Lu Qing sent a message, and Chen Xing hurried to look at the computer.
[Lv Qing]: You have captured the traffic really well. I saw that the number of reposts has exceeded 30,000.
【Chen Xing】: Thanks to Sister Qing for your advice (?ω?= )
[Lü Qing]: After you posted this video, Xiao Wu can rest assured, knowing that you are living a comfortable life. He was a little jealous. I really can't stand him.
【Chen Xing】: Hahahahahaha (OωO)*
[Lv Qing]: You should be very busy in the future. If you have new content, you can send the clips to us and I will let the interns practice editing.
【Chen Xing】: (O_O)☆I will put the contents together in a rough order and give it to you when the time comes, so that they can do the subsequent post-production.
[Lü Qing]: Yeah, that’s fine. After all, you’re the only one who knows your style.
After Chen Xing replied, he turned around and found that Xia Huanming had walked back to his bed and was looking at his phone.
The light from the phone screen caressed Xia Huanming's brow bones that stretched out like distant mountains, leaving spots of light on his slightly drooping eyelashes, his high nose bridge and jawline, every line made him incredibly handsome.
Especially the subtle curve at the corners of his lips, which clearly shows that he is happy.
How funny must that video be to make Xia Huanming laugh? Chen Xing thought.
In fact, Xia Huanming was not watching funny videos, he was just looking at the photo album.
He also remembered that day when everyone stood on the open grassland and took out their mobile phones to take pictures - some took pictures of the sunset falling into the valley like a waterfall, some took pictures of the honey-colored clouds flowing to the west, and some looked down and took pictures of the emerald satin-like grass under their feet.
They chatted and laughed, comparing who had the best lighting and shadow effects and who had the strongest sense of atmosphere.
Chen Xing stood not far away, his turquoise shirt fluttering gently in the mountain breeze. The afterglow of the setting sun cast a warm golden halo on him. He held up a camera, quietly recording it all.
When Xia Huanming dragged the timeline precisely to that day, more than twenty photos of sunset scenery instantly filled the screen.
Click on any photo and there will always be a person in profile in the center of the picture - that is Chen Xing holding the camera.
Either laughing or calling out to Chen Xing where they were filming, their eyes never fell on his camera.
Xia Huanming slowly raised his head, staring at the profile illuminated by the computer screen, then lowered his head and silently saved the photos into a private album.
A few minutes later, Chen Xing replied to his boss's message and started packing his luggage.
He planned to bring a suitcase and a bag, with only a few basic short-sleeved shirts and five coats, including toiletries. After packing everything, Chen Xing realized that he could only bring one pair of pants, but they would be staying for several days.
When he was hesitating, a voice came from behind him to save him: "Please put it here. There is still room here."
Xia Huanming's suitcase was a bit bigger than Chen Xing's, but he brought fewer clothes and pants than Chen Xing, so there was plenty of space.
"Great, I'm saved!" Chen Xing quickly stuffed his pants in. The two pairs of light blue jeans stood out among the black.
Xia Huanming squatted in front of the suitcase, looking at the smaller pants on the top shelf, and raised his head to ask Chen Xing: "Are there any other things?"
Chen Xing took out a bag of data cables from his bag and asked cautiously, "Um... can I put the chargers here?"
Xia Huanming nodded: "Sure, put whatever you want, there is still space."
Chen Xing almost wanted to put the computer in, but then he thought better of it.
In the end, Chen Xing didn’t put much else in, just a towel and a data cable.
"Finally done--" Chen Xing put the guitar and backpack next to his luggage, and that was it.
Chen Xing returned to his computer desk again. The screenshot he sent in the band group finally received some attention, and everyone was congratulating him.
【Tsundere Keyboard-Leading Team】: Congratulations to our Xingbao
[Genius drummer-Fang Panda]: It’s over. Xingxing is going to be a big star. We can’t drink together anymore.
【Mascot Guitar-theo】: (?o?)? For Senmo?
[Genius drummer-Fang Panda]: Being drunk is not a good look
[Tsundere Keyboard-Leading the Team]: When has he ever been drunk? Aren’t we the ones who are drunk?
[Genius drummer-Fang Panda]: Yes, that’s us. What should we do if our colleagues are photographed crying while hugging a trash can?
[Mascot Guitar-theo]: Hahahaha, I remembered it
【Tsundere Keyboard-Leading the Team】: @社恐贝斯-vito said you
[Socially Anxious Bass-vito]: Amitabha, elders, please forget that memory, or I will kneel down and beg you.
Chen Xing laughed and replied, "I deleted the photos a long time ago."
The next second, Xu Yuancai, who had been absent, appeared.
[Invincible lead singer-Cai Cai]: I'm back, I've watched the video, it's great! @Mascot guitar-theo
[Invincible lead singer-Cai Cai]: [1,000 yuan lucky red envelope] Good work is a reward
【Mascot guitar-theo】: Caicai is elegant
【Tsundere Keyboard-Leading the Team】: Sister Cai is generous
【Socially fearful bass-vito】: Queen’s generosity
【Genius drummer-Fang Panda】: The host is very generous
Chen Xing received the red envelope, and felt that thanking her in the group chat didn’t seem very sincere, so he quickly thanked her in a private message.
【Chen Xing】: Thank you, Cai Cai ah ah ah ah (TUT) 【Flowers.Jpg】
[Princess]: I should.
[Princess]: How's the situation over there? Have you dealt with it?
[Chen Xing]: Yes, the money has been transferred, it’s still in time
[Princess]: What does your brother say?
[Chen Xing]: I don’t care about him, I’ve already paid him.
[Princess]: I don’t know why he, a man who doesn’t make much money, is yelling at you like that.
[Chen Xing]: I challenged his self-esteem
[Princess]: The smaller the penis, the stronger the self-esteem
Chen Xing almost died of laughter. He kept typing "hahaha" on h with his fingers and sent dozens of hahaha.
Xu Yuancai sent another message.
[Princess]: How is it? Are you happy now?
【Chen Xing】: I am happy
[Princess]: I am happy to see you. Please treat me to a meal and thank me.
【Chen Xing】：Of course it’s included (*OUO*)
Chen Xing originally thought that Xu Yuancai's "treat us all to dinner" referred to a future dinner for the band, so he didn't think much about it.
until--
On the day of landing on the island, among several new guests, he suddenly saw Xu Yuancai standing in the crowd with a suitcase and waving at him.
Chen Xing: "?!"
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