Chapter 19 We can't possibly arrange for them to be in pairs...
Jing Yitong held the camera body with one hand and pressed the shutter with the other. The camera body covered most of his face, and from Fang Xingu's angle, his expression was completely obscured.
But without a doubt, Fang Xin was blocking the view between Jing Yitong's camera and the Yegeles Lighthouse at that moment. From Jing Yitong's angle, it was impossible for him to capture the lighthouse in the background.
Just then, Jing Yitong tilted his head out from behind the camera, smiled, and made a photo-taking gesture to the other person, so calm that he didn't seem flustered at all about being caught.
Fang Xin knew that Jing Yitong was definitely filming him.
Because of the limited space on the speedboat, only two cameramen were on board, while the other staff members were on another speedboat. Fang Xin glanced around cautiously to make sure that everyone's cameras were focused on the Yegelez Lighthouse behind them and that no one had noticed their little actions before he relaxed his guard.
He rubbed the tip of his nose with one hand, trying to cover the corner of his mouth that was turned up, while gesturing to Jing Yitong with the other hand: Keep a low profile.
Jing Yitong raised an eyebrow and gave an "OK" sign.
While the two were having a passionate encounter behind everyone's backs, Wang Peiyang suddenly turned around as if sensing something, looking at Fang Xingu with some confusion: "Brother Xingu, what were you gesturing just now?" He seemed to have seen Fang Xingu make some kind of movement out of the corner of his eye.
Fang Xingu was taken aback. Are young people these days a little too good at judging things?
Fang Xingu mumbled, "No."
Jing Yitong chimed in to distract Wang Peiyang: "Teacher Fang, move aside, you're blocking my shot."
Fang Xingu deliberately put on a cold and hard face and replied, "Oh." After saying that, he moved aside as if reluctantly, making room for Jing Yitong.
Wang Peiyang scratched his head, looking at Fang Xingu and then at Jing Yitong, sensing the strange atmosphere between the two.
Actually, Wang Peiyang wasn't very familiar with either of these seniors, but after just a few days of interaction, he could tell that Jing Yitong had a very easygoing personality. Although he was a senior, there was absolutely no pressure in being around him. As for Fang Xingu, although he didn't talk much and appeared aloof and arrogant on the surface, he actually did much more than he said and was also a very easy person to get along with.
They are both good people, so why do they always seem to clash when they're together?
With doubts in his mind, Wang Peiyang began to observe the two more closely. His gaze would often sweep over them, and he was surprised to find that although Fang Xingu and Jing Yitong were sitting together, they did not communicate at all, and did not even exchange a glance. It was as if an invisible barrier separated them.
Meanwhile, Fang Xingu was also getting annoyed. He could sense that Wang Peiyang was secretly observing him and Jing Yitong. He thought that Wang Peiyang had discovered something, which made him even more afraid to interact with Jing Yitong.
After getting off the speedboat, Fang Xin turned his neck and heard several cracking sounds. He secretly resolved that he would never sit next to Jing Yitong again, otherwise his neck and shoulders would be ruined sooner or later.
At noon, they returned to a restaurant in the city. After spending the morning in the cold wind at sea, they finally warmed up inside and began to take off their coats.
Fang Xin Gu originally wanted to take off his coat, but when his gaze swept over Jing Yi, his movements clearly paused. In the end, he only took off his scarf and hat, pulled the zipper of his coat down a little, and turned down the stand-up collar of his inner layer.
The restaurant owner invited them to the kitchen to order. It was a seafood restaurant where they could choose their own seafood and cooking methods.
Luo Da, who has a good appetite, called Meng Hui and Li Wenyu to go order food together, while Liang Jiyan and Wang Peiyang went to the restroom. The group left in a hurry, leaving only Fang Xingu and Jing Yitong at the table.
Because of the cameras, neither of them spoke. They just sat there blankly, not saying a word, and the cameraman was getting bored. If it were anyone else, the PD would definitely have reminded them to interact and get some screen time, but firstly, he didn't dare to give these two big shots any orders, and secondly, these two certainly didn't lack screen time.
Especially now that they seem to have a casual relationship, it's better to just sit there peacefully than to get into an argument. He's not like Yan Tu, who has no morals; it's better to avoid trouble.
After a while, Jing Yitong looked at Fang Xingu, who was wrapped up tightly, and couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you hot?"
Fang Xin looked Jing Yitong up and down. At this moment, Jing Yitong had taken off his coat and was wearing a black stand-up collar sweatshirt with dark patterns on the cuffs, which could only be seen under the light.
Fang Xingu looked at his attire and revealed a rather meaningful expression. Just as Jing Yitong was about to ask him what that expression meant, he saw Fang Xingu silently roll up his jacket sleeves, revealing his inner layer as well.
Jing Yitong looked over, puzzled, and noticed that Fang Xingu was wearing a gray-white cotton sweatshirt under his coat. As Fang Xingu turned his arm, the same dark pattern as Jing Yitong's appeared on the cuffs.
Others might not realize it at first glance, but Jing Yitong recognized Fang Xingu's clothes almost immediately; they were the same style as the hoodie he was wearing, just a different color.
They were wearing the same outfit!
Fang Xingu pressed his forehead in anguish. Heaven knows how devastated he was when he saw Jing Yitong take off his coat, revealing the same stand-up collar sweatshirt he was wearing underneath.
But Jing Yitong had already taken off her coat before him. If he were to take off his coat now and reveal the same inner layer as Jing Yitong, what would happen?
It's already awkward for celebrities to wear the same outfit on the same show, let alone given the current situation between him and Jing Yitong, and the strained relationship between their fans. Fang Xin Gu didn't want to cause trouble, lest they be compared again in the future, which would only lead to more messy situations.
Therefore, Fang Xin had no choice but to pretend that he wasn't hot, but he regretted it deeply, wishing he hadn't worn his own clothes.
Actually, the fact that they wore the same clothes was not an accident or a coincidence at all. Some time ago, when Fang Xingu was in Jiangcheng, Jing Yitong's mother, Ms. Song Jiao, happened to be returning from a business trip abroad and brought him a lot of new winter styles. Later, when Fang Xingu was packing his luggage, he brought them along as well.
But now that I think about it, if Song Jiao brought him clothes, Jing Yitong must have received some too. I guess the clothes Jing Yitong was wearing were also brought back from abroad by Song Jiao.
Jing Yitong had obviously figured out what had happened, and covered his mouth, turning his head away to chuckle: "I'll go ask them to turn the air conditioning down a bit to cool you down."
Just as Fang Xingu was about to agree, Li Wenyu suddenly darted out from behind, squeezing between Fang Xingu and Jing Yitong, blocking their view, and abruptly began introducing the lunch menu: "We're having king crab and lots of seafood later, all picked out by us just now, absolutely fresh!"
Seeing her excited expression, Fang Xingu replied with a puzzled "Oh".
Li Wenyu breathed a sigh of relief. As soon as she returned to the restaurant, she saw Fang Xingu roll up his sleeves, as if he wanted to have a big fight with Jing Yitong. She was startled and thought the two were going to have a physical fight. She rushed over to try to mediate, only to see that Fang Xingu was all red with anger. Even Jing Yitong said some harsh words, saying that he would cool down Fang Xingu.
Fang Xin Gu is one thing, but how come even Jing Yi Tong is so irrational!
Li Wenyu had a terrible headache. What was wrong with these two? They were fine when they took the photos yesterday.
She was completely baffled until the meal was over. She couldn't help but move over to the cameraman and quietly inquire about what had happened: "Brother Wu, what were my senior brother and Brother Jing talking about when we were picking out seafood?"
Old Wu didn't understand why Li Wenyu was asking this, but after recalling the events, he was certain that the two hadn't said anything meaningful or insightful. He truthfully replied, "They didn't say anything either."
Li Wenyu's face darkened upon hearing this: It's over, even the cameraman won't tell us what just happened.
They must have gone too far; even the staff had to cover for them and keep it a secret.
So Li Wenyu pondered all the way, and Liang Jiyan noticed her absent-mindedness and asked with concern, "What's wrong with you today?"
Li Wenyu glanced at Fang Xingu and Jing Yitong, then turned off the microphone clipped to her collar and gossiped with Liang Jiyan: "Sister, do you know what's going on between my senior brother and Brother Jing?"
Liang Jiyan also glanced at the two of them: "Isn't it said online that they had a past conflict?"
Seemingly having caught the key words, Wang Peiyang also chimed in: "Are you talking about Brother Jing and Brother Xin Gu? I also feel like they're acting strangely."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Li Wenyu exclaimed as if she had found a kindred spirit, embellishing the story she had witnessed at the restaurant. "What exactly are they trying to do? It's one thing to quarrel privately, but why do they have to argue so horribly in front of the camera? What will happen when the show airs?"
Wang Peiyang pondered for a moment and said, "Our program has only been filming for a few days. If they have a grudge, it must be from the past, but I haven't heard that they know each other?"
Liang Jiyan shook his head: "In our industry, you don't even need to know someone to make an enemy. Today I step on you to get ahead, tomorrow you steal my resources. Even a small thing can cause people to fight tooth and nail. What's more, with their popularity, what if they never meet again? Who knows?"
Wang Peiyang sighed: "That makes sense, but if they really have a grudge, there's no need for them to be on the same variety show, right? The way they're making such a scene isn't good for our show either."
Li Wenyu nodded vigorously: "I was thinking of helping them resolve their conflict, or at least preventing them from causing any unpleasantness in front of the camera."
Wang Peiyang: Me too, I just don't know how to persuade them.
Liang Jiyan has been in the industry longer than Li Wenyu and Wang Peiyang combined, and has experienced various ups and downs and witnessed the coldness and warmth of human relationships. Therefore, he does not really support Li Wenyu and Wang Peiyang's naive idea.
She offered a tactful suggestion: "I suggest you don't get involved in this kind of thing. Your intentions are good, but the parties involved may not appreciate it. You might end up not only failing to ease their problems but also causing trouble for yourself."
Li Wenyu and Wang Peiyang knew that Liang Jiyan meant well, so they obediently agreed on the surface. Li Wenyu even smiled and warmly took Liang Jiyan's arm, saying, "Thank you, Sister Jiyan~ We know."
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The following day, the crew of the "The World Is So Big" program boarded a ship to Antarctica.
The Affogato is docked in the port as steadily as a mountain. Compared to other large luxury cruise ships on other routes, the Affogato is not large, but its performance is definitely among the best for cruise ships going to Antarctica.
Yan Tu led the production crew aboard the ship and arranged today's filming tasks: "The luggage has been delivered to the rooms in advance. After you get your room keys, please check if any of your luggage is missing. We will come to your rooms to film in a little while."
The group agreed, and a moment later Zhou Xiaoyou handed the room key he had retrieved to Fang Xin Gu.
Fang Xingu took the card and remembered that the cheapest room type on the ship was a four-person room. The room was very cramped and small, and it would definitely feel oppressive to stay there. He was afraid that the production team would be stingy and book cheap rooms for the staff, so he turned to Zhou Xiaoyou and asked, "What kind of room did the production team arrange for you?"
Zhou Xiaoyou knew what he meant and said with a grin, "A double room, not bad."
Fang Xin was a little surprised that Yan Tu wasn't stingy anymore?
He said, "If you're not comfortable in your room, go upgrade to a different room, and I'll reimburse you."
Zhou Xiaoyou said with a voice full of emotion, "Young Master, I've finally chosen the right person to follow in my life!"
Fang Xingu frowned and quickened his pace to walk away with a look of disgust.
He turned back after taking only a couple of steps and whispered mysteriously to Zhou Xiaoyou, "By the way, when you have time, ask Brother Yang to check with the costume team on my clothes for the next few days."
The "Brother Yang" Fang Xingu mentioned was Yang Qing, Jing Yitong's assistant. Zhou Xiaoyou was confused: "Why am I looking for Brother Yang?"
Fang Xingu patted his shoulder with a complicated expression: "Just go."
To avoid wearing the same outfit as someone else in the next few days.
After speaking, Fang Xingu headed to the sixth floor. The guests' rooms were all on this floor. Fang Xingu swiped the door to room 608, which was a double room. Compared to ordinary hotels, the rooms on the cruise ship were significantly smaller, but they were clean and tidy, and also had a balcony, so overall it was not bad.
After Fang Xin checked his luggage and confirmed that nothing was missing, the first thing he did was walk to the glass door of the balcony, preparing to draw back the curtains and go to the balcony to see the sea view.
Swish—
The curtains were drawn all the way down, and Fang Xin looked up, but what he saw was not the sea view he had imagined. He gasped – why was someone standing on the balcony of his room?
The man on the balcony was clearly startled by the commotion behind him. He quickly turned around and stared at Fang Xingu, who was in the room.
Seeing the man's familiar face, Fang Xingu momentarily thought he was hallucinating: "Brother?"
Jing Yitong on the balcony was clearly also out of the loop: "New or old?"
Fang Xin's brain short-circuited: "What the hell?! How did Jing Yitong end up on my balcony?"
...It can't be that this stingy production team arranged double rooms for them, right?
A note from the author:
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Yan Tu: You wish! [Angry]
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