Chapter 49
The next day, the crew started work at dawn. The weather forecast indicated heavy rain tonight, so filming was moved up an hour.
The morning's scenes were lighthearted and sweet, and filming went smoothly. After Qiu Sicheng and Wen Zhenni finished their scenes together, they prepared to leave for lunch and rest before the next scene.
As soon as I walked out of the set, I caught a glimpse of Tzu Heng on the sidelines.
"Oh, our busy people are getting less and less free?" He walked over with a teasing smile on his face. "Either visiting the ancient town or the scenic spot, it doesn't interfere with work, right?"
Ciheng glanced at him and said, "Every department in the company has its own responsibilities. If I have to worry about everything, what else do the employees do?"
He had just arrived after finishing some business at the hotel. He had changed into simple clothes before coming and stood in an inconspicuous corner, trying to minimize his presence, but he was still caught by this person.
Qiu Sicheng looked at his face and was quite impressed. "You're always so high-profile. I really doubt you can really keep your marriage a secret."
"Very striking?" Ci Heng looked down at his outfit. It was just a simple short-sleeved shirt and casual pants, and he didn't feel that he was too conspicuous.
"As long as you're happy." His worries were in vain. A family like Ciheng's would have probably already informed the crew privately, and no one would have dared to expose his secrets.
Qiu Sicheng just said it casually, and I don't bother to pay attention to his marriage life.
He raised his chin and pointed at Wen Zhenni, who was filming, with a hint of pride, "So, am I a good teacher?"
In this scene, Wen Zhenni acted with great dedication, and her acting skills improved visibly.
"She has a good understanding ability, it has nothing to do with you."
Ci Heng had watched the two of them play against each other from the sidelines and had some insights into him. "As for you, you need to pay attention to your weak body. Have you been taking good care of yourself?"
Qiu Sicheng was stunned for a moment, then reacted and sneered, "You pay so much attention to me, are you in a sadomasochistic relationship with me?"
Ciheng's response was: "Didn't I tell you to go to the neurology department as soon as possible and make an appointment?"
Qiu Sicheng was not annoyed. He patted his shoulder and said, "Our Ni'er is good in every way except her poor taste. She chose you after careful selection. Not only do we not have a sweet love, but I also have to face your poisonous mouth all day long."
He took a step closer and gave him sincere advice, "Watch more idol dramas and learn how others fall in love. With your mouth, if you didn't have Ni'er, you would be single for the rest of your life."
Ciheng brushed his hand away, too lazy to pay attention.
Qiu Sicheng wanted to tease him a few more times, but when he saw that Wen Zhenni had finished her work, he said, "You can figure it out slowly. I should leave now."
He took the words and left with his assistant.
Wen Zhenni came out and saw Ciheng from afar. She immediately trotted over, put her arm around his arm, and got into the RV.
Worried that someone might see her, she glanced outside several times, then shoved him into the sofa and asked, "Why are you here?"
"I'm leaving soon, so I stopped by to visit you on the way."
The space at the dining table was too small, so Ci Heng barely squeezed his legs under it and glanced at the table, "Come and eat."
The food was in a thermos container. Wen Zhenni guessed it was Lin Nuo's and eagerly opened the lid. Sure enough, the dishes were all prepared to her liking.
She picked up a piece of pork chop and put it in her mouth, squinting her eyes happily, "It's delicious."
Ci Heng handed the bowl of soup to her, "Is it that delicious?"
Wen Zhenni nodded vigorously. "In novels and idol dramas, nine out of ten CEOs suffer from stomach problems. Secretary Lin's cooking skills are a big part of your excellent health."
Ci Heng put the dishes on the table and looked at her after hearing this. "Then let him follow you and be responsible for your diet and safety."
So generous? Lin Nuo has been his confidant for many years.
Wen Zhenni observed his expression, which seemed very serious and didn't seem like he was joking.
"No need. It would be a waste of his talent to be with me." She didn't want to take away his capable arm. "He takes good care of you. He can help you reduce a lot of worries."
Ciheng remained silent, looking at the person in front of him who was concentrating on eating, and a ripple appeared in his heart.
She is actually a bit domineering at heart, and will try to keep anything she thinks is good within her own domain. To outsiders, she might seem greedy, but in reality, even the smallest favor can keep her satisfied for a long time.
"Do you feel regretful for not having any romantic experience?"
"What?" Wen Zhenni didn't know why he suddenly asked this.
But when I think about it, it seems that there is no difference between being in love and getting married. "I don't know, but I think it's pretty good now. Our married life is harmonious and stable."
Ci Heng leaned back in his chair with his arms folded, and asked her calmly, "In idol dramas, how does the male lead pursue the female lead?"
“…That would be a lot to talk about.”
Wen Zhenni counted on her fingers, listing them one by one, "Creating chance encounters, sending breakfast, sending flowers, and also bags, jewelry, and other luxury goods."
Tzuheng understood: "You are talking about material satisfaction."
"Of course, these are the most direct and basic ones."
Wen Zhenni held up one side of her face, rolled her eyes, and thought for a few seconds before continuing, "A more thoughtful male protagonist... he'll remember everything the female protagonist says, everything she mentions, where she wants to go, the difficulties she's going through. He'll then quietly help her get things done, solve her problems, and create surprises for her.
As she recounted these things, her eyes were filled with longing. "I would give her a goodnight kiss before bed, I would be by her side when she was sad, and... when she had menstrual cramps, I would make her some brown sugar water and apply a heat pack."
Ciheng nodded and commented on the last sentence: "Brown sugar water does have a certain effect in relieving pain. But if the dysmenorrhea is caused by organic factors, it is better to seek medical attention in time."
"...Well, that's right." Wen Zhenni choked.
That's true, but this is an idol drama. Is he allergic to romance?
"What else?" Ciheng asked.
"Anything more would be an exaggeration."
Wen Zhenni said, "In domineering CEO literature, there's usually a scene where the heroine is in danger. At that moment, the hero immediately launches his private jet and rushes to her city overnight to clear the way for her. He'll be there like a god, wherever the heroine needs him, whenever danger strikes."
After hearing her description, Ciheng was a little confused. "Private jets require advance application for routes and preparation of documentation. While they are indeed more comfortable than regular flights, they are not suitable for emergencies."
He paused, then calmly and rationally concluded, "By the time the hero arrives, the heroine will probably be dead."
Having said that, he thought for a few seconds from Wen Zhenni's perspective. Suppose she was really in danger and he couldn't get there...
"No matter how powerful a person is, they are not gods. There is no way they can foresee danger and rush to the heroine's side in time. Therefore, the correct thing to do when encountering danger is to try to call 110 for help."
Wen Zhenni was stunned by what he said. She swallowed hard and asked vaguely, "...then are you still interested in the upgraded version?"
Although it was illogical, Ciheng was quite curious about the field she was not familiar with. "What does it say next?"
Wen Zhenni smiled and continued to explain: "That's the high-energy plot of domineering president literature. For example, the male protagonist buys an entire shopping mall to support the bullied female protagonist, bans the media that spreads rumors about her, and uses his power to pave the way for her career."
Ciheng's brows relaxed, and he couldn't help but smile: "You mean to use financial resources or violence to reconstruct the order for the heroine, making her the exception to the rule."
To a certain extent, the transfer of power is possible. But he is a good citizen who abides by the law.
So, his answer to Wen Zhenni's "upgraded" solution was: "I don't want to go to jail. Maybe there's a better solution."
"Ah?" Wen Zhenni looked bewildered. What did this have to do with him?
Ciheng continued to ask, "What else?"
"And then..."
Wen Zhenni pursed her lips. "The male lead will officially announce the female lead on all platforms and bring her under his wing. From another perspective, it can also be regarded as a high-profile display of affection."
Not knowing whether he was speechless or shocked, Ciheng was silent for a long while before a faint smile appeared in his eyes.
Wen Zhenni laughed when she saw this, then picked up a piece of fried shrimp and quickly stuffed it into his mouth, "This is delicious, try it."
Ciheng was caught off guard by her and subconsciously caught the fried shrimp.
By the time he finished eating the shrimp, Wen Zhenni had almost finished her meal.
Orange came to clean up the dishes, and she also took the time to go to bed to rest.
Ciheng washed his hands and turned around to look, but the person was already asleep.
He stood there and looked at it for a moment, then did not disturb it. He dried his hands and left the RV.
Sitting in the back seat of the Bentley, Lin Nuo handed over a cell phone. "Sir, last night in the parking lot, someone deliberately approached our car and took pictures. From what I've found, this person is your wife's cousin. She's been very popular recently, and her company's marketing methods are a bit extreme. Do you think we need to warn your wife?"
Lin Nuo gave him a surveillance video, and the person in the video did look familiar.
"No need, she knows everything."
Ci Heng returned the phone to Lin Nuo, saying calmly, "If it becomes a trending topic, remove it and send a warning letter to her agency."
"I understand, sir." Lin Nuo agreed.
Wen Zhenni had no idea when Ciheng left. When she woke up, no one was in the RV.
She took the phone from beside the pillow and found an unread message from Ciheng, telling her that he was on a business trip in Nanbu.
Wen Zhenni tapped her head. She was so sleepy at that time that she forgot to ask him how many days he would be gone.
Fortunately, I am busy filming, so other people's whereabouts have no impact on me.
Wen Zhenni opened the dialog box with her fingertips and replied: [Okay, husband, be careful on the road.]
After sending the message, she put down her phone and returned to the set with Orange.
The makeup artist was using a powder puff to touch up her makeup, while Qiu Sicheng was waiting on the side, yawning.
It was rare for Wen Zhenni to see him looking sleepy. She tilted her head to look at him and said with concern, "Brother Cheng, you look plain and weak."
Qiu Sicheng had just unscrewed the bottle of mineral water and took a sip, but when he heard these words, he spat it out and choked and coughed.
"...I just overexerted my eyes playing games at noon." He emphasized this sentence, his back teeth almost breaking. "It has nothing to do with my kidneys!"
After that, he took the tissue handed to him by his assistant, wiped the water off his chin, and said with a slightly sad and angry tone, "Don't listen to that guy Ciheng's lies about me. He just can't stand me being nice to you."
Wen Zhenni powdered her face, her words revealing a hint of innocence, "From the beginning to the end, I never said that there was anything wrong with your kidneys."
Qiu Sicheng was about to lose the smile on his face, "Alright Ni'er! Let's put this matter behind us."
If we continue, the hot searches will start to talk about his kidneys.
The two of them exchanged a few words, then saw the on-site publicity and behind-the-scenes crew coming in to film footage. Qiu Sicheng's eyes lit up, and he called them over, "I can do squats with weights, do you believe it?"
The on-site publicity officer responded quickly and said, "If that's what Mr. Qiu said, then there must be no problem."
The behind-the-scenes editor quickly followed suit: "How about Teacher Qiu perform a show now?"
This is ready-made material, of course it is collected from behind-the-scenes footage for publicity.
Qiu Sicheng was waiting for this: "Won't there be an over-the-shoulder hug later? Let's just treat it as a warm-up rehearsal."
He called the director over, and many staff members who came to watch the fun also came forward, and the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became extremely lively.
Wen Zhenni returned the tools to the makeup artist and waited to watch the show, but Qiu Sicheng grabbed her wrist and pulled her to the side. "Since this is a rehearsal, please cooperate with me, Teacher Wen."
The over-the-shoulder hug may seem easy, but it actually tests the man's core strength and the cooperation of both parties.
The two of them have been working together on the crew for so long that they have developed a tacit understanding. Qiu Sicheng also has a good sense of strength, but Wen Zhenni is on the sidelines when it comes to carrying herself, whose weight is just over three digits.
"Will it work?" She smiled faintly, her heart beating fast.
"Don't worry, even if I fall, I won't fall you either."
Qiu Sicheng was wearing a suit and shirt, which made large movements very restrictive. He unbuttoned his shirt, stretched his limbs and shoulders, and practiced the movements himself. Then he squatted down, tilted his head, and patted his shoulder, signaling Wen Zhenni to get ready.
Wen Zhenni let out a breath and tried to relax her tense body.
It’s not that she doesn’t trust him, but her trust in Driver Qiu is not as great as that in Ciheng.
With his arms around her neck and shoulders, Qiu Sicheng held her thighs. After a brief dizziness, she was firmly supported on his shoulders.
Wen Zhenni was not even ready when Qiu Sicheng lifted her up. The moment she realized what was happening, she covered her mouth and cried out in surprise.
The camera recorded the entire scene. Amid the applause and praise from the people around him, Qiu Sicheng put Wen Zhenni back on the ground.
He straightened his slightly wrinkled shirt and raised his chin towards his assistant who was recording with his phone. "Have you finished recording that part? Show it to me."
After receiving the video from his assistant, he paid special attention to the heroic posture of the lift, which looked pretty good, and then he operated on his mobile phone.
Wen Zhenni saw him smiling slyly and leaned over to take a look at the screen.
"?" He actually sent that video to Ciheng!
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The author has something to say: After reading the synopsis, it feels like the plot is only three-fifths over. [Breaking down in tears]
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