Chapter 52 Chapter 52
P City, afternoon.
The heavy rain brought out the last bit of chill in late spring and early summer. White mist swirled as the raindrops hit the ground, and the swirling hot air invaded this coastal city from the sea level.
An Jiyue stood in front of the revolving main entrance of Huayi Building, and a message suddenly appeared on the square screen in her hand.
【Lu Ye: I was also suspended.】
She had originally been full of fighting spirit, planning to charge all the way into the office of the president of the Interactive Entertainment Division. But now, she stood at the door in a daze, reading the message over and over again.
It was clearly a piece of negative news, but somehow she managed to find a sense of lightness and joy in it.
It was as if Lu Ye walked out of a building with light steps, without even carrying a computer. He rolled up his sleeves, stretched out his hand to stop a car, and typed these words to her.
Lu Ye has always been cautious and his career has been smooth sailing. Could his suspension be related to his stubbornness last night?
An Jiyue felt a little guilty.
Feeling uneasy, she knocked on the door of the director's office.
Director Zhang looked at the young girl who clearly showed no remorse in her eyes and eyebrows, and his heart felt as heavy as iron.
It was Li Li's strong recommendation, coupled with the lack of a better candidate at the time, that led to the exception of the newcomer. However, the guests kept being linked to her, leading Director Zhang to wonder if she and the show "Doomsday Lovers" had some kind of fateful connection.
Even male guest number 4, who had just arrived last night and was ready for the reshoot today, asked with interest, "Why didn't Director An, who met with me yesterday, come?"
Director Zhang rubbed his eyebrows and had a headache.
In order to retain the bad-tempered financial backer of the Lijiang Group, he lied for An Jiuyue, saying that she and Lu Ye were just old classmates.
Male guest No. 4, Zhong Xinwu, was very easy to talk to and expressed his willingness to stay for the filming. As long as the girl was willing to apologize, I believe the Lijiang Group would not make a fuss.
Director Zhang had always seen An Jiyue as ambitious and hardworking, with a gentle and honest personality, but this time, he didn't know what had touched her so hard that she lost her composure.
He actually said to my face, "We don't need sponsorship from the Lijiang Group."
Even though she had caused such a big mess, she could still remain calm when standing in front of him.
It seems like there is some kind of confidence.
"I won't apologize." An Jiyue decisively cut off Director Zhang's thoughts.
She has thought it through clearly. If the Lijiang Group wants to withdraw its investment, Song Yiyi, who is responsible for attracting investment, will not sit idly by. Even if her investment promotion fails, in the worst-case scenario, An Shi will take action.
She had nothing to fear. She just had to go ahead and do it.
An Jiyue didn't know when it all started, but she felt like she was back to the way she was five years ago. She dared to try anything, to risk her life.
She hated the secretive and treacherous finance, so she devoted herself to the media, which she truly loved. She was indignant about Lu Ye's long-term hard work, so she helped him.
At that time, An Jiuyue's confidence was probably the worry-free guarantee of her parents behind her, but now it is different. Her parents have left her far away, and her confidence comes from herself.
Perhaps, there was also Lu Ye. His calm and indifferent face smiling at her suddenly flashed through her mind.
"Forget it." Director Zhang sighed, as if to compromise. "You go to the scene. The replacement guest is recording an interview. You go and keep an eye on it. Remember to keep a low profile."
Does this count as... her reinstatement?
An Jiyue didn't dare ask. She felt that her leader's non-committal nature might be another form of protection.
She just needs to be careful with the task at hand.
There was no director at the recording site and it took a long time to get ready.
After working overtime until late the night before, most of the production crew members were given the day off, leaving only a few people on the scene.
The thoughtful lighting instructor repeatedly tweaked various effects, treating the stage as his own testing ground. Amidst the dazzling array of lights, Zhong Xinwu politely frowned and raised his hand slightly to shield his eyes.
An Jiyue remembered Director Zhang's instructions: keep a low profile. So she didn't ask for a microphone, but went to each location and personally adjusted each item.
When testing the camera position, she couldn't help but look at Zhong Xinwu a few more times.
He had a well-defined face, deep brows and eyes, and a full, high nose that looked as if it had been carved. His eyes, as clear as glass, were naturally gentle and melancholic, and anyone who met them would be softened.
Zhong Xinwu wore a baggy off-white linen shirt, loose white work pants, and a pair of canvas shoes. He looked fresh and harmless, like someone who walked out of a comic book.
Add to that the old messenger bag he was carrying on his back today, and the camera he was carefully tending to, and even An Jiyue felt a moment of daze—
"Oh my god! Our production team is so awesome! They even invited a wandering artist from Europe!"
Tang Bian, who had just walked in, covered his chest with his hands and accurately expressed what was in his heart for her and for everyone present.
An Jiyue curled her lips in relief. It seemed that Tang Bian had plenty of inspiration, so there was no need to worry about the guest's storyline.
But then again, people like Zhong Xinwu are naturally full of stories.
But what kind of person does he like? An Jiyue feels that it is difficult to guess the thoughts of artists.
"Standards for choosing a partner? Actually, I don't have such things."
Zhong Xinwu smiled lightly, skipping over this crucial interview question. When he smiled, the corners of his eyes drooped slightly, creating a melancholy crease that made one feel pity.
"I pay more attention to feelings. If the feeling is right, I will keep moving forward. In other words, if there is a slight feeling of wrongness during the process of moving forward, I will stop and re-evaluate our relationship."
An Jiyue agreed with his correct nonsense.
However, her feelings towards Lu Ye were right from the beginning.
If Lu Ye had not insisted on stopping five years ago, she would not have stopped.
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At this moment, Lu Ye, who was enjoying the breeze blowing through the car window, suddenly sneezed.
Spring has truly arrived in City S. Lu Ye raised the window sullenly, thinking it must be catkins or pollen.
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The interview assistant asked a bit bluntly: "So, which female guest does Mr. Zhong want to try to move forward with?"
"Zhu Ling." Zhong Xinwu answered without hesitation, naming her by name, without any ambiguity.
Almost everyone raised their eyebrows. Having just perfunctorily discussed their standards for choosing a partner, no one thought that Zhong Xinwu would answer this question directly.
No one expected his answer to be so clear and understandable.
The essence of a dating show is that it never gives a clear attitude until the last moment, and the reversal and tension are the biggest highlights.
You can say, "I get along really well with female guest No. 2," while also going out with female guest No. 3, but never explicitly tell the audience, "I have a crush on female guest No. 1."
It is both to leave a way out for yourself and to add highlights to the show.
But Zhong Xinwu didn't understand this spirit at all. He expressed his intention less than 24 hours after joining the program. It turns out that he really "pays attention to feelings."
The host explained for him persistently, "I see. It must be because of last night's live broadcast with Zhu Ling. I had a very good first impression..."
"No," Zhong Xinwu interrupted, doubling down on his own words. "The word 'good' is too conservative. It's about attracting, stunning, and enchanting. It's like a lake that has been silent for a long time suddenly turning into a sea, a sea that can stir up waves."
The host stood there in a daze, at a loss as to what to do.
"I've lived in Europe for many years. Apart from some fluctuations when I was creating, I didn't have many emotions most of the time. I didn't expect to be moved again in "The Last Days Lovers"..."
An Jiyue looked at the earnest and fascinated Zhong Xinwu, and her heart trembled. His words just now fell into her ears, as if they were talking about herself.
During the dark days abroad and after returning home, she was busy starting her career from scratch. Her heart was calm, just like a nun.
Until the filming of "The Last Days Lovers" started, until I met Lu Ye again that day.
When An Jiyue was composing the script, she often wondered: If I were not the director, not an old acquaintance of Lu Ye, but just another female guest, would I still be moved by Lu Ye during the short weekend?
When she thought about this, she would concentrate on putting herself in the role of the female guest and observe Lu Ye's words and actions again.
If she were Zhu Ling, although she was two years older, she would meet a mature and talented young man with a graceful demeanor and they would be her equals. Naturally, she would be willing to make friends with him.
If she were Hai Fu, looking up at a shining senior, who was polite, gentle and friendly, with no generation gap between them and much to talk about, she would probably fall in love at first sight.
If she is Rongrong, their lives are too different and their thinking is not on the same wavelength, but that does not affect her being a source of inspiration for a man like him who is cold and proud. It is normal for her to want to know more about him.
If she was no one but An Jiyue...
She had tried it nine years ago. He didn't even need to say anything, just a distant glance, a light, distant, yet earth-shattering glance, and she would fall for him.
An Jiyue was confused for a long time before she reacted and signaled the director to call cut for her.
She and Tang exchanged a tacit glance. Tang understood that she wanted him to subtly explain to Zhong Xinwu the pros and cons of answering the question, just to keep them in suspense.
Perhaps these tips and suggestions went against his original intention, the man with clear eyes on the stage frowned slightly when he heard them.
Artists, indeed. They're difficult to deal with. An Jiyue curled her lips. Perhaps even more stubborn than that principled guy, Lu Ye.
Thinking of this, she became distracted again and couldn't help but recall that Lu Ye left Tang Bian and Guan Haifu and walked straight across the stage to face her.
He was so low and so close then, his cold fury almost burning her eyelashes.
An Jiyue couldn't help but flutter her eyelashes and lowered her eyes.
Zhong Xinwu was a VIP guest recommended by the Lijiang Financial Group, and Director Zhang had sent himself to oversee his recording. What a mistake, An Jiyue thought.
Now there is another figure in her heart and mind.
An Jiuyue sighed suddenly, took out her cell phone, fiddled with it for a few seconds, and then, out of boredom, she pinned Lu Ye's chat box to the top.
The other side seemed to have telepathy. As soon as they reached the top, they sent a message as if to show off their achievement.
[Lu Ye: Flight number CZ3560.]
[An Jiyue:? 】
[Lu Ye: I said I would definitely be back this week.]
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