Chapter 83. A strong scent of perfume. "Want to kiss?"
After spending a few days in the ward, Yun Chui urged them to go back to work.
Qin Lan and Jiang Yan have been giving each other the cold shoulder for five days.
During this time, Jiang Yan didn't say a word to her, and even when they occasionally bumped into each other, she didn't give her a friendly look.
Qin Lan couldn't accept anyone being more arrogant than her, so she wore 10-centimeter high heels every day, striving to be even more aloof than Jiang Yan.
Bai Ai booked her an afternoon flight and told her that Jiang Yan's flight was the next one, so they could travel together, just be careful not to get photographed.
Qin Lan felt that the two of them would definitely argue if they sat in the same car under these circumstances, so she decided against it.
As she pushed open the door to leave, she was still worrying about how to part ways later—should she just leave directly or say goodbye? Should she say it in person or via WeChat?
say what?
I'm leaving. Go back by yourself.
Should you say a few words of concern to her? If she offers an out, why not take the opportunity and make up with her...?
The door opened, and Jiang Yan leaned against the wall of the corridor at a distance, staring at her with a resentful expression and red eyes.
Qin Lan's heart softened slightly, but she still spoke firmly: "What's the matter?"
Before he finished speaking, Jiang Yan's eyes seemed to have become even redder.
Qin Lan could only stand stiffly at the door, unsure whether to leave or stay. Out of the corner of her eye, Jiang Yan turned her head away, her lips stubbornly pursed.
After a stalemate of about ten seconds, Jiang Yan took a step.
Qin Lan stared at the wall.
She walked towards me.
Her gaze wandered, but finally settled on Jiang Yan.
They look like little white flowers that have been soaked by the rain.
Damn woman, she's just pretending to be a green tea bitch.
Qin Lan is straightforward and has always hated roundabout ways. On the one hand, she instinctively rejects complicated relationships, but on the other hand, she finds Jiang Yan's teasy demeanor somewhat cute. "Look at her, she's not teasy to others, and even when she's scheming, it's all for me."
While she was lost in thought, Jiang Yan was already standing in front of her, her head slightly lowered and her hands clasped in front of her.
Qin Lan smelled a strong fragrance, and she felt as if there was a moist feeling of tears in the base notes.
She had also used Jiang Yan's perfume. Those few days, Bai Ai would frown deeply whenever she entered the room, saying that this perfume was too overpowering on her. Qin Lan pulled Jiang Yan over and smelled it intensely, asking her in bewilderment why she only seemed alluring despite wearing so much perfume.
These were the most agonizing seconds of Qin Lan's life; she had never felt so anxious even when the awards were announced. She knew the envelope in the host's hand only contained a few definite options (A, B, C, D), but she had absolutely no idea how Jiang Yan would respond next.
Jiang Yan's outstretched hand made Qin Lan's heart leap. She grabbed Jiang Yan's belt, turned and walked out, her voice low: "Come here."
Qin Lan obediently followed her, feeling a strange sense of pleasure.
She could feel the force pulling at her waist, a force that seemed to tug at her heart, making her feel both sweet and pleasurable.
I want to obediently follow her, and I want to be led by her hand forever.
I want to see her blush with grievance, her eyes filled with a mixture of reluctance and acceptance.
The fragrance in the air became even stronger.
They arrived at the first floor, and Jiang Yan let go of her hand.
Qin Lan stared wistfully at the arm she had pulled back, a burning sensation spreading through her waist.
Jiang Yan opened the car door, and Ye Wei, Yu Shan, and Xiao Qing were ushered outside to look at the sky.
What do you want to say?
Qin Lan was in a good mood and deliberately placed his hand on the seat so that she could hold it.
Jiang Yan's chest heaved violently.
She even took the initiative to come to Qin Lan, so why isn't he saying anything nice at all...?
She was so sad she wanted to cry, but after holding back, she decided to apologize: "Don't be angry."
Qin Lan paused, and the woman softly pressed against her back, rubbing her face affectionately: "Can you hug me?"
Qin Lan's lips unconsciously curled into a smile. He waited a couple of seconds with composure before turning around and patting her on the back.
"Don't want to argue anymore?"
"Let's not talk about this anymore." Jiang Yan leaned against her chest sullenly. "Let's make up."
Normally, Qin Lan would have delayed a bit longer, but she suddenly remembered her friends' advice and didn't say what she originally wanted to say. Both of them felt they had made a considerable sacrifice, and their embrace was awkward.
Qin Lan patted the back of her head twice, feeling his agitated mood greatly relieved.
She squinted and stretched out her arms to make Jiang Yan more comfortable: "Tell me, why did you argue with me?"
"...I feel like you don't love me enough."
Jiang Yan looked up at him with a wronged expression: "I can't feel your love... You only have a little crush on me, right?"
Qin Lan was taken aback. "What? I didn't. Why would you think that?"
"Some of your usual reactions when you see me."
Jiang Yan shifted in her arms, looking even more forlorn: "And the tone of your voice when you talk to me, it's so flat... I don't expect you to love me as much as I love you, but at least it should be a little more passionate..."
Qin Lan understood: "So you think I'm not enthusiastic enough?"
Jiang Yan nodded, her chin gently resting against her chest. "Mmm."
Qin Lan was a little troubled: "But I'm usually like this, how can I be enthusiastic?"
Jiang Yan arched her back and forth, looking aggrieved.
"I don't know, you have to figure it out yourself. How can you coax your girlfriend like that?"
Qin Lan thought for a long time and was still baffled, so she chose the simplest and most direct option: "Do you want to kiss?"
"I want to," Jiang Yan hummed, refusing to get up.
Qin Lan grabbed her by the back of the neck and lifted her up, glaring at her fiercely: "Who's not being enthusiastic? We're about to kiss, why are you still refusing to get up?"
"Because it's warm in your arms."
Jiang Yan leaned closer, her red lips slightly parted: "How do you want to kiss me? Longer or shorter? A deep kiss or just a light touch? Just on the lips or somewhere else?"
Qin Lan swallowed hard, staring intently at her: "You vixen, open your mouth."
Jiang Yan did as she wished. The moment she opened her lips, a hand gripped the back of her head, pulling her tightly against it.
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Qin Lan's plane was delayed, and Jiang Yan had already boarded while she was still waiting.
She recognized the woman sleeping next to her. After the woman removed her blindfold, the two looked at each other. Xiahou Cheng spoke first: "What time is it?"
Qin Lan: "Five minutes to four o'clock."
Xiahou Cheng: "Great, I overslept."
"..."
When the two started talking about work, Xiahou Cheng said she could take a month off, which made Qin Lan extremely envious.
"Then what about you and Yu Buguai?" Qin Lan asked them curiously.
“She said she wanted to take me to pay respects to Lin Yi on Qingming Festival.” Xiahou Cheng smiled with unusual gentleness: “She has definitely officially accepted me.”
Qin Lan gave a thumbs up: "You two are so carefree. Aren't you jealous?"
“Of course there is some.” This time, Xiahou Cheng smiled brightly: “But only a little. I don’t mind her past, as long as the future belongs to me.”
Qin Lan clicked her tongue, feeling that if she and Jiang Yan had an ex or a deceased "white moonlight" between them, they would argue for a lifetime.
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A week later, the variety show "Call in the Fog" aired.
This variety show was launched suddenly and hastily, with almost no prior promotion. However, due to the large following of its guests, the first episode immediately sparked a buzz.
The guests' first meeting terrified the fans, who clamored to separate Qin Lan and Jiang Yan.
How could they be shown together in the same frame? Shaking hands? And chatting?
Passersby started gossiping, saying it didn't seem like a deep-seated grudge.
The fans firmly believe that their idol did this to cooperate with the program, and since they had collaborated before, immediately starting a feud would be detrimental to future promotion.
The CP fans continued their chaotic antics as usual, attracting many casual observers.
When Song Man appeared, everyone was confused and went to Baidu to search for her relationship with Yun Chui.
Song Man's longtime fans began to explain, implying that the two were exes. Back then, Yun Chui was Song Man's go-to dance partner. When same-sex couples were first allowed to participate internationally, they competed and won numerous championships. Unfortunately, Yun Chui suddenly withdrew and disappeared without a trace. Meanwhile, Song Man deleted all posts related to Yun Chui from her social media and found a new dance partner.
If it weren't for the fact that she and her new dance partner had absolutely no chemistry, everyone would have suspected that Song Man was cheating on her.
【Damp Daughter】: Anyone who studies dance knows what a dance partner means to a dancer. Back when we were in school, choosing a dance partner was basically like choosing a boyfriend; the teacher would even call both sets of parents to the school for a chat. It was rare to hear of pure friendship between dance partners.
[Cao Cao was a lesbian]: So did Song Man actually cheat on him? Otherwise, why did Yun Chui suddenly withdraw?
【Breathing Can Also Cause Death】: An eight-year fan testifies, there was no cheating, no cheating, no cheating!!! Anyone who has seen Song Man and Xu Xin dance wouldn't ask this question, and Xu Xin has a boyfriend.
[Everyone in the world has feet]: Didn't anyone notice the girl next to Yun Chui? She's so pretty, she has the air of a social elite.
【Cover my little blanket】: Oh my god, could it be Yun Chui who's cheating? How come he's on a variety show as soon as he gets back?
[The one who overcomes me is the Officer/Killer Star]: You know what, you really can be right, it's quite possible.
The cheating scandal is getting more and more chaotic, and some people have even started creating a super topic and writing 4P stories.
As the scandal of the affair rivaled the popularity of the #QinLanJiangYanShiCenturyHandshake, Song Man, who dislikes looking at her phone, finally heard the outrageous rumors from someone else. Furious, she immediately dragged Yun Chui to take a picture and post it online, personally stepping in to refute the rumors.
[No cheating, just reconciled, very much in love, those spreading rumors will die.]
Anna and Song Man's dance partners both reposted the clarification.
The cheating scandal has come to an end. "Call in the Fog" has become a massive hit, breaking viewership records on its first day.
The more you watch, the more bizarre things you discover about this variety show.
First of all, the rule of "no touching, no confession" is already outrageous for a dating reality show. At first, some haters criticized "Call in the Fog" for being shameless and taking a risky approach to attract attention. However, as more and more bizarre events occurred, people gradually became accustomed to the show's spirit and even became addicted to it.
For example, the daily life of actor Xiahou Cheng and director Yu Jintang.
Other guests also seemed to be influenced by them. For example, the outdoor surveillance footage from the first day showed that at 11 p.m., Qin Lan was squatting on the air conditioner unit outside her room, doing squats.
The trending topics never stop, and the guests take turns appearing on them.
#Jiangyan the Mute
#Xiahou Cheng expresses her love for director Yu Jintang
Even Xiahou Cheng's lighter trended on social media, and the official account became incredibly popular. In the end, the hashtag #QinLanJiangYanInteraction exploded in traffic, overwhelming all other contenders, with CP fans completely defeating solo fans and spreading cult-like messages everywhere.
The third episode was incredibly popular when it aired because Day 3 included a scripted performance segment.
The trending topics kept spinning all day long, and even people who don't usually watch variety shows knew what new memes "Call in the Fog" had created.
#QinLanSchoolBully
#QinLanGetsBeaten
#Jiang Yan's unrequited love
#QinLanJiangYanBreakUp
#青兰acting
#Feng Manhong said Qin Lan is the most dedicated actress she has ever met.
#QinLanBreaksUpOnWedding
#Jiangyan Cleaning Service Takes Over
#Qin Lanjiangyan's passionate kiss
#CloudTreeOnSiteMarriageProposal
#Qin Lan confesses his love to Jiang Yan
#My Nemesis is My Wife
#Qin Lan Dies Protecting Jiang Yan
#Jiangyan is in a vegetative state
#Cloudbeggar
Qin Jiang's fans are active on various platforms, promoting the couple enthusiastically. Anyone with a mobile phone knows that these two rivals in the Chinese entertainment industry are now dating. I initially clicked in intending to criticize them, but I got so engrossed that I even wanted them to fabricate more stories.
Day 4, Jiang Yan training dogs also became a trending topic.
Palace maid number two, Jiang 1 Qin 0, was very proud and ran around the field holding up the Jiang 1 flag.
The afternoon was even stranger. After the two entered the private cinema, they only recorded the beginning of the movie, and then the scene changed and the movie ended.
Solo fans routinely debunk rumors: It's normal, if we included the entire two-plus-hour movie, we don't need to show anything else this time.
Just after the solo fans refuted the rumors, a clip of Qin Lan being punished by confessing his love to Jiang Yan was freshly released.
Even Qin Lan, the main host of the super topic, started to have doubts this time. How could she be so genuinely emotional?
[Puppy Steamed Cake]: Just a passerby, is this for real?
【Evil Blanket Wants to Eat Me】: Anyway, I don't talk to my nemesis sister like that.
[Tornado Destroys King Kong Pufferfish]: Why does it feel like ql completely projected himself into this? Isn't this a punishment mission?
[Pineapple calmly blowing blood]: The two even hugged later, I think they'd been talking for a while, maybe they were breaking up during the era of rivals.
[Only Love Lanlan (Having seen Qin Lan's version)]: Rumors! All of it is lies!! Arrest them all! Take my sister away, Lanlan is going solo!!
In the eighth episode, Song Man and Yun Chui's epic dance became a trending topic.
Fans are going crazy over it, exclaiming that reconciliation is just so delicious.
The ninth masquerade ball has once again sparked heated discussions, with Jiang's faction showing strong momentum and basically on par with Qin's faction.
Liu Lü's appearance in her wedding dress indeed sparked a heated debate, drawing a lot of criticism. However, Feng Manhong's stance in defending her was even more resolute, thus keeping the situation within manageable limits.
The trend chart for romantic pairings has been released, and fans of various couples are all offering their interpretations.
"Call in the Fog" has officially ended, and the cast has left with a very nonchalant attitude, with no further news following. The production quality of the entire variety show was very high, but everyone's attitude was very casual. Even though every segment was scripted, it still felt very real and engaging.
According to inside sources, "Call in the Fog" was originally a variety show filmed by these wealthy second-generation individuals for their own fun. Since everyone knew each other, filming was very relaxed, and the banter between the director and guests had its own unique style, making it seem unlike a typical variety show. Further inside sources suggest that the show was actually designed to reunite a couple who had missed each other for many years. Their friends came up with this idea to give them a beautiful reunion, with a group of people accompanying them to witness their true love in an era when acting is most effective.
The prime suspect in this "couple who missed each other for many years" story is Song Manyun Chui, though Qin Lan Jiang Yan is also suspected.
Yun Chui, sitting in his wheelchair and scrolling through his phone, said to Song Man, who was picking flowers under a tree, "We're trending again."
"Oh, I don't care about that."
Song Man returned with a flower: "Isn't it pretty? I'll put it in your hair."
"Beautiful, even more beautiful than the tulips of Northern Europe."
"You've really been to a lot of places," Song Man said enviously, though her tone wasn't. "It's a pity we can't go together."
Yun Chui has now started receiving intravenous injections, which means her movements are now confined to the hospital premises.
Anna now checks her lungs first thing every morning.
"It's no pity." Yun Chui quietly looked at her on the screen. Under the peach trees in April, petals were falling in profusion, and the sunlight was warm.
"I believe everything happens for a reason. We will have a next life, and I will come to find you again with a healthy body."
Song Man's eyes reddened, and she held back her sobs, saying happily, "Why do you always come to find me? In the next life, I want to find you first."
“Alright.” Yun Chui smiled, his increasingly haggard face radiating a captivating glow: “It’s a deal.”
"Pinky promise with me." Song Man turned her head away and held out her hand. Through her tears, the time capsule of Yun Chui appeared before her eyes, and the camera gradually zoomed in. It was very brief: "Wishing you happiness and joy."
Yun Chui smiled and made a pinky promise with her.
I'm so sorry I can't be there for you in good health.
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Jiang Yan went to attend a promotional event, while Qin Lan had a magazine shoot to do. The two were separated by distance and wouldn't be able to see each other for almost half a month.
Qin Lan remembered their previous argument and thought she needed to be more enthusiastic this time. So she took a few pictures around the hotel room and then sent a voice message: "I'm here, what are you doing?"
Jiang Yan didn't reply for over two hours. During that time, Qin Lan checked her phone every now and then, feeling a bittersweet mix of emotions—it was the first time in her life she'd waited for a message from someone. Finally, a seven- or eight-second voice message arrived: "Um... I'm still in the studio. Want to video chat when I get back tonight?"
A man's voice suddenly came from the background: "Teacher Jiang Yan? We have a banquet tonight—"
The voice message abruptly ended there, and two minutes later another message came: "The brand representatives were just discussing dinner tonight, so I might be back a little late. You should rest if you're tired, don't wait for me."
Qin Lan didn't realize why she felt uncomfortable, but she instinctively asked, "Were you invited by the organizers? Is your agent going with you?"
"Of course," Jiang Yan replied. "Zihan always follows me around during events. Are you jealous?"
The last sentence unconsciously carried a hint of a smile. Qin Lan snorted and tapped the voice message bar repeatedly: "You're so narcissistic... Come back soon, and don't drink any weird alcohol."
"Don't worry, Teacher Qin," Jiang Yan smiled. "I'll try to get back as soon as possible to video chat with you."
Someone called out from afar, "Where's Teacher Jiang? The clothes have arrived. Tell her to come try on the next outfit!"
She put down her phone and replied with a smile, "Coming!"
This endorsement wasn't something Wang Zihan fought for; the other party contacted them proactively. After evaluation, the company felt it was a bit too much for them and repeatedly urged Jiang Yan to take it seriously for a longer-term collaboration.
After a day of shooting, the brand was very satisfied and invited Jiang Yan's team to dine at the hotel.
During the meal, Jiang Yan toasted everyone, making sure to toast the person in charge twice more. She had a decent alcohol tolerance, and Wang Zihan had taught her various techniques for facilitating drinking; she ended up spilling half of her drinks.
Wang Zihan had been watching closely; it was unlikely that such a top luxury brand would resort to such underhanded tactics in public. After a few rounds of drinks, Jiang Yan noticed that the person in charge was somewhat enthusiastic towards her, but his gaze didn't seem to be covetous, which made her feel a little strange.
The meal didn't end until after 10 PM. Jiang Yan returned to the hotel, first throwing her soaking wet shirt into the laundry basket, and then quickly took a shower.
It was already midnight when I sent the message to Qin Lan.
Are you asleep?
Qin Lan immediately called back via video.
Jiang Yan kicked off her slippers and climbed into bed: "Teacher Qin~"
Qin Lan paused, noticing that her face was a little red.
"Have you been drinking?"
“This endorsement is really high-class.” Jiang Yan squinted and comfortably lay down. “You have to give her a lot of face.”
Qin Lan unconsciously curved her eyes into a smile: "Are you tired today?"
Jiang Yan rubbed her face vigorously: "I'm tired. Filming is tiring, my face is all stiff from smiling. What about you? What did you eat for dinner?"
"A low-fat meal," Qin Lan said unhappily. "Bai Ai came and insisted on accompanying me during the filming... With her watching over me, I couldn't eat anything at all."
"No wonder Teacher Qin is older than me." Jiang Yan grinned mischievously. "So it turns out she bullies the manager and eats better than me."
"you--"
Qin Lan had gotten used to her sudden and surprising remarks, and gave her a token glare before letting it go: "Bai Ai has scheduled a lot of work for me, I don't know when I'll be able to rest, I won't be able to see you for a while."
"Me too." Jiang Yan sighed, looking very unhappy. "You need to contact me more often and love me more, okay?"
"How could I not love you?" Qin Lan retorted. "I know, I'll send you more messages."
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