Chapter 38 High Temperature Collapse: Qin for Jin Amidst the increasingly rapid heartbeats…
Qin Weijin gripped the car door stiffly, opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. He looked up at the boy sitting stiffly in his seat. Mo Ningzhi's face was expressionless, her eyes were down looking at her phone screen, her eyelashes were still, and she seemed unusually silent.
Remembering that Mo Ningzhi would hide from people at the slightest disagreement and had even considered resigning yesterday, Qin Weijin tightened his grip on the car door.
Mo Ningzhi stared at her phone screen, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.
Qjqin is Qin Weijin's alternate account. This alternate account had privately messaged Gu Demo Ning on Weibo. It was using an alias online. Mo Ning was quite casual when chatting with people and would often tease them when he was in a good mood. But what did they talk about back then?
Mo Ningzhi thought about it seriously for a while, and then the memories of the past suddenly began to attack him—[Because I like him, if I get too close, I'm afraid I won't be able to resist pouncing on him, or tying him up and locking him up.]
"..."
As for what Qjqin replied, Mo Ningzhi couldn't remember, but those two sentences were enough to make him lose face in front of Qin Weijin.
Mo Ningzhi never imagined that the words he casually made up online could become a boomerang and pierce his real life.
Fortunately, Qin Weijin probably hasn't realized that Gudemorning is him yet.
……Bar?
Enraged, Mo Ning turned off her phone, slammed her paw down on the seat, and, not satisfied with that, crumpled up Qin Weijin's usual thin blanket and shoved it onto the seat until it was out of sight.
"..."
Qin Weijin watched as his ears turned red and his breathing became slightly rapid, the redness spreading from the base of his ears all the way down to his neck.
Why are you so angry? Are you going to avoid him for days on end?
Just as he was about to explain, Zhan Linzhou in the back seat suddenly stood up. "Ningzhi, you've finished posting on Weibo, right? I have something to do and need to leave first. I'll leave Weijin to you two... What's wrong with you two?"
Zhan Linzhou stood stiffly in the aisle, bent over, glancing at Qin Weijin and then at Mo Ningzhi, feeling that the atmosphere was truly strange.
"It's nothing." Mo Ningzhi took a breath, got out of the car from the other side to make room, and the blush on her ears faded slightly. "I'll post it on Weibo later."
Zhan Linzhou didn't ask any more questions, just hummed in agreement, "Then I'll be going now. Call me anytime if you need anything. I'll have a bodyguard come over this afternoon to take you two back to your apartment complex. Be careful these next few days."
"Okay." Qin Weijin nodded, but his gaze remained fixed on Mo Ningzhi.
After Zhan Linzhou left, Mo Ningzhi stared silently at the tree next to him for a while, mentally preparing himself, before turning his head and asking, "When did you find out that 'Good Mo Ning' was mine?"
Qin Weijin hadn't expected Mo Ningzhi to be so blunt, cutting straight to the point and disrupting his planned explanation. He blinked quickly and confessed, "I found out after I came back from Thailand."
Mo Ningzhi understood after a moment's thought, "Those photos?"
"Yes, I saw the photos on your homepage with Xiao Guo, so I recognized you as soon as you posted them."
They stood on either side of the car, the door open, the air conditioning pouring out, yet it couldn't dispel the heat on Mo Ningzhi's face. Mo Ningzhi froze for a moment before remembering to settle the score: "So you pretended not to know and let me take the photos?"
Qin Weijin: "If I were to reveal my identity directly, would you believe me?"
"..." Mo Ningzhi fell silent.
No, they definitely won't. They might even block the person directly, out of sight, out of mind.
The boy's expression softened a bit, and Qin Weijin's lips twitched as he continued to coax, "Besides, there are so many similar IDs in the world, I wasn't sure it was you, so I tested you with my words. I didn't expect that after liking me for so many years, this is the first time you've ever taken a picture of me..."
Mo Ningzhi: "..."
Would you believe me if I told you it was just a casual snapshot?
He slammed his hand on the car door, stopping Qin Weijin from saying anything more, "Brother Jin, believe me, never believe anything on the internet, it's all fake."
"for example?"
"All of them." Mo Ningzhi decisively distanced himself from the topic: "I'm quite casual when I chat online, you don't need to take it too seriously."
One sentence nearly made Qin Weijin's face darken. He narrowed his eyes: "So saying you like me, that you can't help but pounce on me when you meet me, and that you want to tie me up and lock me in a room to see me every day, is all a lie?"
"?" Why are you exaggerating?
More importantly, for some reason, Qin Weijin did not lower his voice. Several passing staff members caught some words and looked over from a distance with probing eyes.
Mo Ningzhi wanted to rush up and cover his mouth, but she said with shame, "Yes, it's all fake."
"..."
Qin Weijin's expression suddenly turned ugly. He stared at Mo Ningzhi for a while, then chuckled softly for no apparent reason. He turned and left, his back view showing a mixture of anger and disappointment.
Mo Ningzhi stared at his receding figure, seemingly realizing something. He recalled the way Qin Weijin looked at him in the car and remained stunned for a while before coming back to his senses.
A moment later, he touched his cheek with the back of his hand; it was shockingly hot.
...
Today's filming schedule was quite demanding. The crew had already found a suitable open space in the mountains outside the film studio, and the wires and cameras were all set up. After Qin Weijin and Mo Ningzhi parted ways, the makeup team dragged him away and fussed over him for several hours before he was quickly brought in front of the camera.
"Everyone, pay attention! This shot is very important. All departments should try to get it right in one take. This place can't be filmed a second time." Director Hou shouted through a megaphone as usual, standing outside the set.
"good."
"Understood, Director."
Amidst the rising and falling voices, Mo Ningzhi approached Xiao Guo and asked, "Weren't we supposed to be filming a scientific expedition scene today? Why did we move to the mountains?"
"Oh, you guys are late and don't know. That scene needs a lot of extras, but several big production crews have started filming together recently, so there aren't enough extras. Those extras who often go to different production crews are busier than Brother Jin right now. They can only come tomorrow, so the director changed the scene at the last minute." Xiao Guo gestured towards the distance, "Look, even the water truck has been rented."
Outside the scene, five water trucks were already in position, their rooftop nozzles aimed directly at the center of the scene. Mo Ningzhi immediately understood that they were about to film a rain scene. Many film crews choose water trucks when shooting large-scale rain scenes because they are cheap and can create a large-area rainfall effect, making them more effective than hoses and spray bottles.
Before filming even started, Qin Weijin stood to the side reading the script. Due to a last-minute change in the shooting order, he needed to further memorize his lines.
Mo Ningzhi, with great foresight, brought over chairs, cushions, a small table, and a teapot, allowing Qin Weijin to rest well before filming began.
“No need to rush,” Qin Weijin said. “We’ll start filming in a few minutes, so we won’t have much time to rest.”
“It’s good to be able to sit for a while. I heard this scene will take a long time to film, and there are a lot of action scenes. It’s very tiring.” After saying that, Mo Ningzhi remembered that there were a few large towels in the car. “I’ll go get some more towels to use.”
Once Mo Ningzhi had run a little further away, Xu Mingtiao moved closer with a smile. The thick script couldn't hide the smile on her face. "So, you've made up with her?"
Qin Weijin looked away from the script and sighed, "Teacher Xu, do you really enjoy watching the drama unfold?"
“Gossiping is human nature.” Xu Mingtiao laughed. “The conflict between you two is too obvious. Before, Assistant Mo was always hanging around you, taking care of you in such a meticulous way that even I felt it was too thoughtful. It was as if he was taking care of you like a helpless young master. But he was different a few days ago and kept his distance from you. I guess you made him angry.”
Qin Weijin's expression, which had been tense for half an hour, suddenly softened a bit. "Then you must have misunderstood."
Xu Mingtiao ignored him and continued, "I'm good at judging people. Assistant Mo has reverted to his old ways. Teacher Qin, how does it feel to be pampered like this by your assistant?"
Qin for Jin: "..."
His eyes flickered, and he stopped Xu Mingtiao's assistant who was passing by, "Your teacher Xu also wants to experience what it's like to be pampered by her assistant, good luck."
assistant:"……"
Xu Mingtiao: "..."
Filming began quickly, with several water trucks taking turns pouring water onto the set. Before long, the main actors were soaked to the bone, and their makeup was smudged.
This is a drama of confrontation between officialdom and martial arts sects. Duan Feiyun passed the provincial examination and was on his way to the capital to participate in the metropolitan examination when he was attacked by assassins. He barely escaped with his life, but then encountered an official who had accepted bribes and wanted to kill him. Fortunately, he was rescued by the martial arts forces brought by Li Yun, and the two sides clashed.
Mo Ningzhi stood off the set, watching Qin Weijin fall again and again, the director filming repeatedly, until murky, flowing water accumulated on the ground.
He looked at it for a while and then turned around: "I have to go out for a bit, I'll be back later."
Xiao Guo: "Where are you going?"
Mo Ningzhi walked briskly without turning her head: "Supermarket."
The scene took most of the day to film. During that time, Qin changed Jin's clothes four times and touched up his makeup more than ten times before finally meeting Hou Qing's requirements.
It started raining right after we finished filming.
The clouds were dark and gloomy, and the mountain wind felt cold on my wet clothes.
"Alright, that's all for today!" Hou Qing said. "It's cold in the mountains, so let's call it a day. Everyone take care of yourselves, drink some hot ginger soup tonight to ward off the cold, and don't take the summer rain for granted!"
Mo Ningzhi had just returned when work was ending, so she immediately grabbed an umbrella and a towel and rushed into the rain to Qin Weijin's side.
"Why are you here?"
"Don't talk." Mo Ningzhi's expression was serious, and her eyebrows were furrowed. "We've been filming rain scenes all day, you can't get wet now. Wrap yourself in a towel, I'll take you back to the car."
When he handed over the towel, his hand touched Qin Weijin's fingertips, which were surprisingly cold. Mo Ningzhi frowned even more and immediately pulled a mini hand warmer from his backpack. "Take this."
Qin Weijin raised an eyebrow in surprise. "It's hard to buy hand warmers this time of year. How did you manage to get one?"
Mo Ningzhi said casually, "Supermarket."
"There are convenience stores all around here, and the nearest supermarket is ten kilometers away." Qin Weijin stared straight at him, a smile playing on his lips. "You just left the film set?"
"No." Mo Ningzhi's face stiffened for a moment. He couldn't explain why, but he didn't want Qin Weijin to know about his ostentatious display. "I picked it up by the roadside."
A laugh escaped Qin Weijin's lips.
Mo Ningzhi: "..."
Mo Ningzhi angrily shoved the towel over his head, then gently rubbed it, his palms quickly becoming damp and cold. He paused for a moment, then rubbed even more gently.
Qin Weijin let him whine for a while before reaching out to take the towel: "I can do it myself."
The cool fingertips touched the back of his hand, the texture was a little rough. Mo Ningzhi turned his palm over and said, "Your skin is all wrinkled from being soaked. Let's go back first, the rain is getting heavier."
Qin said to Jin in a gentle voice, "Very well."
Mo Ningzhi only brought one umbrella. She squeezed back into the car with Qin Weijin. Xiao Guo immediately brought hot water, and Zhang Yuyu pulled the curtains closed so that Qin Weijin could change out of his wet clothes.
Qin Weijin noticed that Mo Ningzhi was also mostly wet, probably from getting soaked when he picked him up. "You should change your clothes too. I have a spare set in the trunk."
Mo Ningzhi shook her head nonchalantly: "It's okay, it's only a little wet, I can change when I get back..."
Before he could finish speaking, he sneezed.
"..."
Qin Weijin handed over a set of clothes, "Change."
The curtain behind the driver's seat was pulled up, completely blocking out the view from the back seat, making the car very dimly lit.
Qin Weijin took off his clothes in the cramped back seat and quickly changed into new ones. Although there were two people in the car, neither of them spoke; only the soft rustling of the fabric could be heard.
Qin Weijin's gaze inadvertently swept across the row in front of him. Logically, with the lighting so dim, he shouldn't have seen anything, but in the gap between the seats, he caught a glimpse of warm white.
He paused for a moment before realizing that what he was seeing was Mo Ningzhi's waist.
She was thinner than I expected, but not sickly. Her lines were supple and strong, and her shoulders and back bones curved beautifully with every movement.
Qin Weijin had never realized that his vision was so good that he could even see a small mole on his lower back clearly.
Qin Weijin paused, feeling the temperature in the enclosed space inexplicably rise, reaching an unbearable level in just a few seconds, making people feel scorched hot.
Mo Ningzhi remained silent. Qin Weijin slowly lowered his eyes, realizing, amidst the increasingly rapid pounding of his heart, that he had completely fallen for her.
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