Chapter 28 Chapter 28 is just a habit
[mujiu: Is it possible that my ex and I have already broken up?]
[mujiu: Does breaking up mean the relationship has broken down?]
[Agent: . ]
[Agent: Sharing link -- [Morning and Evening] My leopard cat only sends glass shards, get me some good food to eat!]
[Agent: Sharing link--【Morning and Evening】Any fans of Morning and Evening HE (Happy Ending)? If we don't give some sweet moments soon, the kids who only like reading sweet stories will become like this!]
[Agent: Sharing link -- [Morning and Evening] Outrageous Remarks, I'm Going to Create Substitute Literature!]
[Agent: Would you like to take another look?]
Mu Jiu: ?
With questions in mind, she subconsciously clicked on one of the posts.
In fact, Mu Jiu didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said last night. At the time, her head was throbbing badly, and she vaguely felt someone approaching her. After saying something, Xiang Wan and the others came and fed her various foods, Mu Jiu gradually reconnected to her brainwaves.
She didn't think that her CP fans' posts could change drastically overnight...
A few strands of MJ's hair stuck up unruly, like a sleepy little rabbit. He looked limp and listless, still carrying the languor of someone recovering from a cold. Even the way he rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand when he yawned exuded a kind of innocent cuteness.
[When she woke up in LZ's arms, her eyes, still slightly moist, were half-closed. She heard the man's deep laughter coming from above, but she didn't care. She simply buried herself in his broad embrace until he kissed her deeply again...]
She almost instinctively swiped the screen several times to exit.
That's terrifying.
There was almost an intimate description below the neck.
After shivering, Mu Jiu forced himself to pull the blanket up as if nothing was wrong.
Who in this world can calmly watch their own fanfiction go unnoticed? She definitely needs to find a way to gradually fade from most people's view on variety shows with her co-stars.
[mujiu: CP fans will use a microscope to find sweet moments, but that doesn't represent the opinion of the majority.]
[Agent: Cat Smiling.jpg]
[Agent: To paraphrase a netizen, that's not how I was with my ex.]
[Agent: But... there's a great opportunity right now, but it specifically requires you and your ex to be together. Are you interested?]
But then again...
[mujiu: ...How much did the client pay?]
Seeing the decent salary on the screen, Mu Jiu's mood, which had been depressed because of seeing the strange thing, improved.
It was three-quarters past noon.
Ling Zhao absentmindedly wiped the cleaned plates and dishes, glanced at the clock on the wall, put down the dishcloth in her hand, and casually turned off the range hood.
Just then, the phone on the kitchen counter suddenly started vibrating violently.
He picked up the phone casually, and heard a shrill voice on the other end: "Oh, I didn't expect there would be anything good happening to you these days..."
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Ling Zhao frowned and promptly hung up the phone.
The phone vibrated again immediately after only a second of silence.
This time, Ling Zhao took a deep breath before answering the phone expressionlessly: "You actually dared to hang up on me, are you stupid...?"
"I'm recording a show, don't bother me unless it's important."
Ling Zhao coldly interrupted the other person and hung up the call again.
The phone remained silent for a few seconds longer this time, but it rang again shortly afterward.
After being hung up on repeatedly, the other party finally learned their lesson.
When Ling Zhao answered the phone impatiently again, he cut to the chase without any preamble: "I have a business call for you."
Business?
He hadn't heard this claim in a long time.
Ling Zhao was about to hang up the phone again and block the number when he paused before touching the screen.
"It's a two-person advertisement, and the contact person specifically requested you and Mu Jiu."
"..."
Only after hearing the other person's name did he finally feel a sense of reality.
Ling Zhao's fingers tightened slightly as she gripped the phone: "She answered?"
"Do you think people with your status would contact you first?"
The voice on the phone still carried that unpleasant sneer: "They specifically asked for your opinion first. Speaking of which, it's incredible that your ex-girlfriend could even be interested in someone like you..."
The mockery on the other end of the phone continued. Ling Zhao did not hang up immediately. Instead, when she heard footsteps on the stairs, she subconsciously looked up and met a pair of fox-like eyes with vibrant colors.
But this time, the other party didn't seem to have the usual cold and distant demeanor; instead, they seemed somewhat vague and bewildered.
Even her usually meticulously styled long black hair was slightly curled and draped over her shoulders. Combined with the warm-toned elements of her light apricot knit dress and off-white trench coat, she looked... a little more fluffy and voluminous than before.
When Mu Jiu's gaze finally settled on Ling Zhao, she paused in her steps downstairs, somewhat surprised: "Are you alone?"
"Um."
Ling Zhao paused for a moment, then casually hung up the phone again. He then ladled out the porridge that had just been cooked on the stove and said, "I cooked something. You can eat some later."
Was Ling Zhao's voice off when he answered the phone? Or am I deaf?
[It was probably a work call; the production team would have allowed the guest to cut it off themselves.]
Wow! Mu Jiu is so cute! It's hard to imagine that my cool and aloof older sister type daughter can be so soft and cuddly.
So Ling Zhao was out cooking porridge and dishes early in the morning just to wait for Mu Jiu? I'm totally shipping them again!
[I was distracted all morning, and when I saw the person I like come out, I casually said, "I cooked something, you can have some later." Couldn't they have said something more or shown more concern?!]
Am I the only one focusing on how the two characters sound like an old married couple? Even the couples I ship, even if their stories end badly, actually dated.
Mu Jiu: "Oh, thanks."
As Mu Jiu descended the stairs, he casually pulled out the chair next to the dining table.
As soon as I sat down, a large bowl of steaming hot congee was placed in front of me.
Beneath its milky white, glossy sheen, the rice grains have been cooked until completely dissolved, blending perfectly with the broth. A gentle stir reveals a few vibrant green scallions floating on top. A touch of tender white chicken shreds and a few dried scallops are also present.
The aroma alone is enough to awaken a dormant appetite.
Mu Jiu pursed his lips and used a spoon to remove the ginger slices from inside.
"Even if you don't like ginger, you should drink some if you have a cold."
Ling Zhao placed the plate in front of her and picked up the porridge spoon to remove the ginger slices from her bowl: "Didn't you drink brown sugar ginger tea last night?"
"The two flavors are different...and there are more."
After all the ginger slices in the pot had been removed, Mu Jiu scooped up a small mouthful of porridge, blew on it, and slowly drank a sip.
The aroma of rice, mixed with the sweetness of seafood and the refreshing taste of vegetables, slid down her throat. Even the ginger flavor, which she didn't like, was less offensive in this rich and complex flavor.
Her body felt slightly warm, and her mind began to function normally again. She had been bombarded with all sorts of information early in the morning, leaving her dizzy and disoriented. Because of time constraints, she hadn't yet discussed the next direction of the performance with Ling Zhao.
Just as Mu Jiu was wondering how to start the conversation, she saw the other person's gaze casually sweep over the ends of her hair, and then take out a small transparent bag and hand it to her.
Ling Zhao: "Eating porridge like this will cause it to stick to your skin. Use this instead."
Because his actions were so decisive and swift, Mu Jiu instinctively took it. After opening it, she glanced at it and recognized what it was.
Hair tie.
Mu Jiu glanced at her loose hair, unpacking the package as she pondered, unconsciously stroking the texture of the hair tie.
Is the habit of naturally taking out a hair tie in this situation because I used to work at a hot pot restaurant?
Surely he couldn't tie up his short wolf tail too, could he? She had never seen him with a little bun on social media.
but……
Suddenly, Mu Jiu raised his head.
No, wait a minute.
In the past, she would have felt that the more small details she and Ling Zhao talked about, the better.
But she's already a seasoned CP (couple) expert, and this act of carrying a hair tie around her is just like a man who always has his hand wrapped around his girlfriend's hair tie; it's easily seen as a way for her partner to assert their dominance.
Since they have already 'broken up,' this behavior, which resembles that during their relationship, needs a reasonable explanation.
Recalling her manager's half-joking remark, "Anyway, my ex and I didn't do that," Mu Jiu paused in tying her hair up, then looked up at him: "Why are you wearing this?"
Because they hadn't gone over the script beforehand, she noticed a brief blankness on her co-star's face.
Mu Jiu leaned back, tucked her ponytail behind her shoulder, and said in a calm but deliberately distant tone, "We've already broken up, you don't need to carry your hair tie with you all the time."
Having gone this far, you should know how to be cunning... Explanation, right?
After sensing the meaningful look in Mu Jiu's eyes, Ling Zhao fell silent.
"No, not intentionally."
He looked away: "It's just a habit."
[Ahhhhh, I vaguely remember when I first started following Chaomu, what was it again? It couldn't have been because I like eating knives, could it?]
How can the phrase "I'm just used to it" be both sweet and heartbreaking?!
This awkward yet caring feeling is so authentic!
[You guys weren't like this last night, so why are you feeding me a huge mouthful of glass today? /cool/cool/cool]
Inside the cabin, the two spent their lunch in silence.
Meanwhile, inside the media building in City S, under the spotlight, a calm and solemn voice came through the microphone.
"In this production of 'Dream Island,' Yu Cheng has delivered a performance that is completely different from his previous acting style. This not only allows the audience to experience more of your potential, but also makes many new friends more curious about you."
At this point, the host smiled slightly: "We all know that Yu Cheng recently participated in 'Our Past,' and the program's portrayal of your past relationship with Shu Ning resonated with many viewers, evoking feelings of empathy and regret. As Yu Cheng mentioned, both of you are currently calmly and cautiously reflecting on this relationship."
At this point, she changed the subject: "Then there is another question that everyone is very concerned about, and I don't know if Yu Chengfang is available to answer it."
Upon hearing the question, Fang Yucheng, who was standing to the side, slightly curled the corners of his mouth and gave a "please" look.
"Haha, I got the consent of the person involved to satisfy everyone's curiosity."
The host coughed lightly with a hint of mischief: "There's a saying online that in the 'Chao Mu' couple relationship, Mu Jiu treated you as a substitute for Ling Zhao. What does Yu Cheng think about this?"
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Author's Note: I was jet-lagged after returning to China yesterday, so I quickly wrote a chapter today. Thank you all for your enthusiasm and patience! [Hands clasped in prayer]
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