Chapter 106 Coaxing Her
The official Weibo account of "Chengqi" posted a three-minute behind-the-scenes video with the title "#Today's On-Site Recording Highlights, with a Sweet Easter Egg at the End#".
The first two minutes of the three-minute video revolve around the daily routine of the show's recording, while in the last minute the camera shifts, the scene changes, and the noisy background disappears instantly.
Qu He's voice, tinged with grievance and coquettishness, came out, "At the Zhuang farewell banquet, can't I even have a couple of sips?"
The camera panned to Zhuang Bieyan's serious face. "Ahe, your period is coming soon. If you drink cold things now, you'll feel uncomfortable later."
He frowned slightly, stroking the back of her hand with his palm. "I can't truly understand your pain; the feeling of being unable to help is even more agonizing. I made you some brown sugar ginger tea; drink this for the next few days."
As he spoke, he turned to reach for the thermos cup in the distance.
When Qu He heard that she had to drink brown sugar ginger tea on such a hot day, her face immediately fell. She quickly chased after him to stop him, "It's too hot, I can't drink it. Besides, I took Chinese medicine for so long last time, maybe the pain won't be so bad this time. I don't want to drink it."
She shook her head rapidly.
Qu He rarely showed this side of herself. Normally, Zhuang Bieyan would have softened and given in, but this time, since it concerned her health, he was very firm. "No, she has to drink it."
Qu He glared at him angrily, shook off his hand, and turned to walk towards the lounge, her steps heavy as if venting her dissatisfaction.
Zhuang Bieyan watched her leave angrily and sighed helplessly, but he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.
In the last ten seconds of the video, Zhuang Bieyan is seen half-squatting in front of Qu He, his posture very humble.
The production team thoughtfully blurred out this conversation, so no one knows what Zhuang Bieyan said. However, it's easy to see how sweet their interaction was from his eyes and Qu He's subtle expressions.
The final scene shows Qu He taking the thermos from his hand and sipping the brown sugar ginger tea.
Within minutes of its release, the video garnered over 10,000 comments, and public opinion shifted dramatically.
[Those who said Qu He was being submissive have been proven wrong, haven't they? This is clearly a sweet interaction!]
[Leopard and Cat, I'm back from my mischievous adventures! I was wrong about you guys, this is just too sweet!]
[Turns out it wasn't a humble declaration of love, it was just a couple flirting! I'm totally smitten again.]
[I'm being pampered by Mr. Zhuang again. Don't ask, the only thing my boyfriend does during my period is tell me to drink more hot water and get more sleep...]
Menstrual cramps are truly awful, so painful I break out in a sweat! Mr. Zhuang's comment, "You can't truly understand what I'm going through," really brought tears to my eyes!
Am I the only one curious about the part the show blurred out? What was Mr. Zhuang doing? My mind is already racing with all sorts of scenarios. Please let the kids see this, please!
[Same here, add me!]
Some bolder netizens even went directly to Zhuang Bieyan's Weibo account and confronted him directly, asking him what he was doing.
It was just a joke, but Zhuang Bieyan actually replied.
He replied in the comments section: 【I'm trying to comfort her.】
Try to coax her?
These three simple words are practically overflowing with pink bubbles.
That wasn't enough. Even Qu He, who rarely posts on Weibo, posted a picture at this time. It was a photo of brown sugar ginger tea in a thermos, still steaming.
She added a meme of someone sticking out their tongue and blowing air, along with a complaining caption: "It's so hot! Anyone would frown if they drank it on such a hot day. I hope Mr. Zhuang sees this and can cook me a cold one next time."
The pinned comment on this Weibo post was Zhuang Bieyan's ruthless two words: "Rejected."
Their back-and-forth interaction was so sweet it was off the charts, and fans in the comments section were practically screaming with excitement.
[It really comes down to older men being more caring! Anyway, where can I find a man like that on a certain platform?]
I know you two are a loving couple, but I'm a human being! I can't take this dog food anymore!
Are they a real couple? Dare to post a kissing photo to prove it's real?
[I hope Zhuang Bieyan and Qu He will see this comment and show it to me. Thank you!]
Hey ladies upstairs, this is the comments section, not a no-man's-land! Be careful or you'll get banned! Just send it to me secretly, hehehe...
Just then, a fan posted a photo in the Yanqu CP super topic, which once again ignited the popularity.
A fan captioned the photo: "I didn't want to post this, but I don't want people to be misled by the trolls. My home is in Qingci Town, and this photo was taken this morning when my mom and I were shopping at the supermarket."
All three photos show Zhuang Bieyan's profile and back view.
He was wearing a simple white shirt and black suit pants, pushing a cart and selecting items. It was easy to see that the shopping cart contained brown sugar and ginger, which perfectly matched what Zhuang Bieyan said in the video.
The blogger who posted the video added in the comments that Zhuang Bieyan also bought a lot of snacks. She originally took the photo because she thought the man was handsome, but only realized it was Zhuang Bieyan after she got home.
The photos and videos provided double evidence.
The fans who shipped the two as a couple have finally straightened up and are now active in various comment sections.
Have you ever seen a billionaire CEO kneel down and beg someone? I have one!
Have you ever seen a CEO personally brew brown sugar ginger tea? My favorite couple does.
Your couples are all fake, but ours is the real couple!
Come and invest in our Yanqu CP! You definitely won't regret it!
Online public opinion suddenly reversed.
Not long after, the secretly filmed video was deleted and taken down, and the anonymous account was also banned for violating community rules.
During the afternoon live stream, the number of viewers surged to over 100,000.
The production team didn't expect so many people. The live stream was so crowded that it kept buffering, and they had to stop the live stream midway and switch to a different device.
The live stream chat was filled with requests to see Qu He and Zhuang Bieyan.
The production team could only smile wryly. They had thought about it too, but didn't they see the camera practically shoving right in Qu He's face?
But President Zhuang had given the order, so I couldn't disobey.
The afternoon live stream mainly focused on pottery trimming and carving. Everyone initially watched the live stream expecting to enjoy some sweet treats, but they gradually became attracted to the pottery itself.
They witnessed firsthand the transformation from clay to vessel, watching as everyone skillfully used their carving knives to shape the rim, base, and evenly thick walls.
Qu He sat in front of the potter's wheel and, with fluid movements, carved a twin lotus flower.
The surrounding students unconsciously gathered around, their eyes filled with admiration:
"Teacher Qu He, your carving is so beautiful!"
"This lotus is so exquisite, how was it made?"
Qu He looked up and smiled gently, "You need to practice more, and make sure your hand pressure is even..."
She patiently explained the techniques.
The viewers in the live stream gradually became engrossed:
I don't know why, but watching an ordinary lump of clay transform into an exquisite vase suddenly made me want to cry.
Did you see the pattern carved by Qu He again? It's amazing! She managed to carve a lotus flower on such a small vase; it's incredibly lifelike.
I only learned after reading "The Making of Pottery" that there is no such thing as ceramics in the world. I also learned that pottery is pottery and porcelain is porcelain. I really learned something new!
Did you guys see that fleeting shot just now? The pride and love in President Zhuang's eyes were so sweet!
[This is a perfect match! I don't want to hear anyone say that Qu He is unworthy of Zhuang Bieyan.]
Before the morning's live broadcast and recording ended, Qu He, as the program's publicity officer, would interact with netizens online.
She sat upright in front of the camera.
The director asked her, "Ms. Qu He, the viewers in the live stream praised your craftsmanship after seeing the lotus flower you carved, saying you are an amazing craftsman."
Qu He was flustered and smiled shyly, "Thank you for the compliments, but I really don't deserve the title of craftsman. There are many teachers who are more skilled than me."
Looking at the scrolling comments, the female director asked, "Many industries mention the word 'craftsman.' What does Professor Qu He mean by the spirit of craftsmanship?"
Qu He thought about this question carefully.
After a long pause, she looked at the camera and smiled. "Many people think that craftsmanship is the craftsman's requirements for the object, but if you understand the process of making porcelain, you may understand that craftsmanship is actually the object's requirements for the craftsman."
Could you elaborate?
"Porcelain making requires 72 processes. If you fail at one process, you will fail at the next. If you have a flaw in one process, you will have a flaw in the next. Only by overcoming numerous difficulties can you create a piece of porcelain in the midst of hardship."
"In this process, a person's willpower and patience will be greatly enhanced. So when every ceramic artist makes porcelain, it is as if he has reshaped himself."
When Qu He spoke, she was completely absorbed in the conversation, drawing in the staff around her and the viewers in the live stream.
When she talks about ceramics, her eyes light up, showing her genuine love for it.
The director choked up a little when she heard her words, "Thank you for your answer, Ms. Qu He. Your words are also the original intention of the 'Chengqi' program. Thank you for putting 'Chengqi' back on track, and thank you for meeting 'Chengqi'."
Qu He smiled slightly, "Then I would also like to thank the program team on behalf of all ceramic artists. Thank you for letting everyone know the romance behind ceramics."
This concludes the morning's live broadcast.
The program "Cheng Qi" edited Qu He's answer into a separate video and posted it on Weibo. Qi Mo reposted it first, and then other ceramic masters followed suit. Soon, the video was reposted and viewed over 100 million times.
And those fans who originally just wanted to enjoy the sweet moments with Qu He gradually became captivated by her personal charm.
At the recording site, Qu He was completely unaware of what was happening online, and quickly threw herself into the afternoon recording after the lunch break.
Before the recording, the production team announced: "Everyone, our last mystery guest has arrived."
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