Wen Xingze has been living in dire straits for the past seven days.
They have to film, deal with the media who come to visit frequently, study the next script in advance, and get along well with the parents who are always in the lemon blood tribe.
Yes, just as Lan said, the Soul Box mails a prince's soul every day. After Lan, Lilith and the other princes can stay for three hours at a time...
Although everyone has different personalities, such as Oss is irritable, Soren and Lilith are calm and steady, and Isabella is gentle and reserved, the only thing they have in common is that they are really jealous.
However, Wen Xingze did not hate this feeling.
Because before this, he and the Dragon Clan parents could only chat on WeChat after 7 pm. Even though he knew that many people were silently accompanying him, he was still living alone, and Wen Xingze was used to being alone.
The arrival of the vampire parents brought changes, and they seemed to have noticed something.
Even though Wen Xingze never expressed the word loneliness.
The filming location will be changed starting tomorrow. Xu Qianqian and Zhu Bo have already gone there, but Wen Xingze still has filming tasks to do, so he will not set off into the mountains until six o'clock in the evening.
After finishing work, Wen Xingze went to the flower shop to pick up a bouquet of flowers he had ordered before arriving at the room.
Sure enough, the suitcase had been packed, and a small bag was carefully prepared with the water bottle, insect repellent and sunscreen that would be needed for the trip.
Oss curled up on the sofa, holding Wen Xingze and buying him a weekly comic book. His frizzy red hair was tied up with a leather band, and he said with a sour face, "I'm not the one who packs the suitcase."
Wen Xingze: “…”
For the past seven days, starting with Lan, every time a prince came, he would ask, "Who does the king like more?" Of course, Wen Xingze couldn't answer, "I like you more," so he could only say that he liked both of them.
People like Soren and Isabella are okay, but people like Lan and Os, who are mentally young, are difficult to deal with.
Fortunately, Wen Xingze already knew what to do. He squatted down and rummaged through his small backpack: "Os, I bought a bag of chocolates with liquor fillings a while ago. Do you know where it is?"
"How would I know?" Os snorted coldly, "Maybe it's in the transparent bag in the secret compartment on the left side of the backpack."
Wen Xingze glanced at him sideways.
Oss slapped the comic magazine over his face, trying to hide his true intentions.
"I really wasn't the one to pack the bag. I just had a heads up—ah."
A piece of chocolate was stuffed into his mouth.
Plum wine flavor, Oss's favorite flavor.
Although spirits don't need to eat, they can indeed taste. Wen Xingze doesn't like drinking, so this chocolate was bought specifically for Aos. After finishing work in the morning, Wen Xingze ran two blocks to find this store.
"Next time you come, I'll treat you to a different flavor." Wen Xingze touched his hair. Although his hands couldn't touch the spirit, it felt like it was fluffy. "Don't be angry, okay?"
After a strange silence.
Oss had no expression at first, like a robot with a stuck central program. After about five seconds, the tips of his ears turned red little by little.
Then Oss started rolling around on the couch.
Then Os turned into a little bat and ran around the room, banging his head against the pillow.
Finally, Oss stared at Wen Xingze fiercely and said, "I'm still angry. I'm not happy! ... Don't buy him chocolate when Soran comes tomorrow!"
Wen Xingze: "Okay, I won't buy it for him."
Oss was finally satisfied.
At this time, the three-hour limit of the Soul Box was exactly up, and with a bang, Os disappeared on the spot.
Wen Xingze then slowly added the second half of the sentence in a low voice: "Because Soran likes marshmallows."
In another universe, Oss was proudly showing off to other princes: "..."
Other princes: “Haha.”
Soran: "Haha."
At 7:30 in the evening, on the top of Song Mountain, the lights made the night as bright as day.
The only crew on this mountain was the "Meeting the Dragon Night" crew. The art team had gone up the mountain three months in advance to set up the scenery, which was completely completed last week. The filming here was the climax of "Meeting the Dragon Night."
Xu Qianqian and Zhu Bo arrived last night and should be filming by now. Wen Xingze thought they would have to stay in a tent, but luckily there was a B&B on the mountain. Although the conditions were not as good as a four-star hotel, it was generally clean and comfortable.
Wen Xingze put down his luggage, took a short rest, and then walked towards the set.
Before arriving at the set, Wen Xingze had already personally felt how terrifying Chi Yan's popularity was.
Outside the set, a mountain of reporters clutching their gear and microphones was packed. All the crew members of "Meeting the Dragon Night," whether they were staff members or actors, had arrived, waiting eagerly.
It can be called a large-scale star-chasing scene.
"Aze," Assistant Xu Qianqian, with her work ID hanging around her neck, was waiting for him at the entrance. "This way!"
Wen Xingze finally squeezed through the crowd and walked into the set, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why are there so many people?" Wen Xingze couldn't help but be surprised.
Zhu Bo is also a popular young actor, and Xu Qianqian is also well-known among the people, but they never saw such a grand occasion when they filmed in the film and television city before, and this place is on a barren mountain.
I can only say that he is worthy of being Chi Yan.
The assistant spread his hands and said, "There's more during the day. This is what's left after a batch went out for dinner...ah, here it is."
On the set, a group of photographers were carrying their equipment, alongside other staff members carrying laptops and packed lunches. Even amidst the sea of people, Chi Yan stood out.
They seemed to have just finished a shoot, but it must have been a failure.
Chi Yan sat in the director's seat, wearing a pair of glasses on his nose. The lenses reflected cold spots of light, making him look cold, indifferent and unkind.
He sat behind the camera, the script loosely gripped in one hand.
Zhu Bo and Xu Qianqian stood in front of Chi Yan with their heads hung down like two primary school students who were punished, listening to Chi Yan's talk about the play.
The staff outside the set were trying hard to squeeze in to see the legendary Chi Yan, but the staff inside the set were listless, probably because they had already experienced Chi Yan's style as a class teacher.
Wen Xingze: “…”
I can only say that he is worthy of being Chi Yan.
Two minutes later, Zhu Bo walked dejectedly toward the rest area, leaving Xu Qianqian to continue listening to the lecture. Wen Xingze handed Zhu Bo a bottle of ice water. Zhu Bo tilted his head back and drank half of it, then wiped his face and said, "Woo woo woo."
Wen Xingze: "Brother?"
"I've been in the industry for seven years, and only today did I realize I might not be able to act," Zhu Bo said bewilderedly. "Why did it turn out like this? It was the first time I met Award Winner Chi, and the first time he was the temporary director. These two happy things combined should have been doubly joyful, but why did it turn out like this..."
Old second dimension.
Wen Xingze discovered that just like Xu Qianqian's complaints, Zhu Bo really liked to play old jokes.
Wen Xingze: "What exactly happened?"
Zhu Bo sighed and said, "That's right."
"Meeting the Dragon Night" doesn't focus on romance, but there's a real connection between the protagonists. And anyone who's read the original novel will know that it's incredibly moving. The original author is a master at depicting calm and nuanced emotions, like between the immortal and Hengzhi, and between the protagonists.
The scene being filmed at that time is a turning point in the relationship between the male and female protagonists. The female protagonist has had a secret crush on the male protagonist for many years, and she insists on keeping it secret and letting it run deep.
Xu Qianqian has acted in too many idol dramas in the past. She can express passionate love but is not good at concealing her emotions.
If it was Director Zheng, this part might have been passed, but Chi Yan happened to be the strictest among all the directors.
However, Wen Xingze was actually a little surprised, because none of Chi Yan's movies focused on love scenes, but were almost all about family, country and the world.
I didn't expect that he had such high requirements for emotional scenes. It was really hard for Wen Xingze to associate Chi Yan with love.
"How many times did you fail?" Wen Xingze looked at Zhu Bo, who seemed to have his body hollowed out, and couldn't help but recall the fear he once felt when he was dominated by Chi Yan.
Zhu Bo: "I broke Director Zheng's peak record, about nineteen times? I can't remember exactly."
Wen Xingze: “…”
The two people sat in the rest area with sad expressions, speechless.
Soon after, the rehearsal seemed to be coming to an end. Xu Qianqian looked towards the rest area in a daze. Wen Xingze and Zhu Bo immediately waved and cheered her on. Xu Qianqian's eyes finally brightened up a little.
suddenly.
Chi Yan seemed to notice Xu Qianqian's distraction, paused, and followed her gaze towards the rest area. Zhu Bo and Wen Xingze seemed to know each other well, chatting and laughing.
Zhu Bo quickly put his hand away, looked away and whistled as if nothing had happened, but Wen Xingze was a step slower: "..." Damn it!
Wen Xingze was caught off guard and made eye contact with Chi Yan.
Chi Yan's eyes were a very dark color, like obsidian. When he was serious, it was impossible to guess his mood.
He looked at Wen Xingze steadily.
Wen Xingze raised his hand awkwardly, not knowing whether to wave or put it down. Finally, he slowly stretched out his other hand, put it together, and made a heart shape.
Xu Qianqian: “…”
Chi Yan: “…”
Chi Yan tightened his grip on the script, leaving folds on the edges of the paper, but he quickly noticed and loosened his grip.
It was so cute that Xu Qianqian and the surrounding staff were all shocked and covered their hearts with their hands. No one could refuse Wen Xingze's heart-shaped gesture.
Xu Qianqian glanced at Chi Yan, whose expression was indifferent and expressionless, and was shocked to classify Chi Yan as outside the scope of "human beings".
Chi Yan withdrew his gaze and gestured.
"Aze, Director Chi wants you to come over." The assistant director came over wiping the sweat off his face.
Wen Xingze pointed at himself: "Me?"
The assistant director nodded.
Just like when I was caught playing with my phone during evening study by my homeroom teacher, he called me out for a lecture.
Zhu Bo lovingly took out a handkerchief to bid farewell to Wen Xingze, who looked back every few steps.
Chi Yan was watching the replay of the NG scene, while the lighting technician, photographer, and Xu Qianqian were all listening to the lecture. Wen Xingze didn't know why he was called over, so he followed Xu Qianqian and watched the replay together.
"...Forty-two seconds here
"The light is tilted to the right, adjust it fifteen degrees." Chi Yan said, while the lighting engineer took notes nearby.
After saying this, he said to Xu Qianqian: "Your emotions are still not good enough. Your eyes can be more subtle."
Chi Yan was talking to Xu Qianqian, but his eyes were on Wen Xingze.
Wen Xingze: “?”
Xu Qianqian and Zhu Bo felt as if their bodies were hollowed out. They said, "Director Chi, I really don't know what you mean by 'degree'. Why don't you give me an example? A classic movie clip or something, and I'll try to figure it out."
Chi Yan pondered for a moment and said, "Okay." He took off his glasses and rubbed his temples, saying to Xu Qianqian, "You can watch it."
Wen Xingze: "Ah? Then I'll go get the tablet... Come on—"
Chi Yan stopped him and nodded to signal Wen Xingze to come over.
Wen Xingze held the phone and looked back blankly.
The lighting technician went to adjust the lighting at this time, the lights on the set became dim, and the sound of the wind faded away.
Perhaps because the light was dazzling, Wen Xingze blinked slowly and lightly. The boy's eyelashes were soft and long, and the simple arc was heart-warming.
Chi Yan reached out and took away Wen Xingze's phone, blocking his sight from looking at him.
Then, Chi Yan lowered his eyes, lightly touched Wen Xingze's cheek with one hand, and leaned over.
For a few seconds, Xu Qianqian thought she would see a kiss.
But in fact, Chi Yan just lowered his eyes, and his breathing intertwined with Wen Xingze's for a moment, then his fingertips brushed past Wen Xingze's ear, pulled out the collar that was slightly sunken at the back of his neck, and straightened it out.
Chi Yan always gets into the role quickly, and doesn't even need to find the right state.
His eyes reminded Xu Qianqian of trying in vain to fish for the moon in the water. It was so close, yet it couldn't really measure up. The lights flickered, and the stars turned upside down.
And he understood this very well.
Chi Yan's gaze fell on Wen Xingze's lips, and his thumb rubbed the corner of his lips, but only for a brief two seconds, then he restrained himself and let go.
Finally, he reached out and rubbed Wen Xingze's hair: "Okay."
Wen Xingze: "Ah? What happened just now? ...Sister Qianqian, why are you bleeding from the nose?"
“…”
“…”
The staff around her had the same dazed expression as Xu Qianqian.
After a while.
"I'm full," Xu Qianqian bowed deeply to Wen Xingze and Chi Yan, "Thank you both for your hospitality."
I’m going crazy! I’m going crazy!
Wen Xingze: “?”
Chi Yan had already sat back in the director's seat, unbuttoned two buttons, and hummed coldly.
Xu Qianqian blocked her nose with a tissue and said in a muffled voice, "Director Chi, I completely understand now. I guarantee I'll pass it in one take."
Wen Xingze: “???”
Xu Qianqian always kept her word and her condition was unexpectedly good afterwards. Not only did she pass it in one go, but she also passed three more in a row within an hour as if she had been given a shot of chicken blood, and she handled all the most difficult parts of the emotional scenes.
Everyone thinks that Chi Yan can easily do things that others can't.
That night, as the rumor that 'Director Chi's professional skills are excellent' spread like wildfire within the crew group, it was someone who had once made everyone's guess impossible...
User 17652: Ahhhhh, baby, don’t fall in love! ! ! !
[Bizhui Xia: It was just a polite demonstration, how did it become a love affair? Can't you see that His Majesty doesn't get it at all?]
[Marry His Majesty Team: But the people around him clearly got it. Could this be his goal? qaq]
[Strawberry Pudding: So why is Chi Yan among the participants in the PK mission?!]
[Bat Language Level 10: Thank you for the invitation. I'm on the Blood Clan's main planet. I just witnessed Prince Lilith of Os crush the Roman columns of the ancient castle with her bare hands.]
…
At nine o'clock in the evening, Wen Xingze returned to the B&B and took a shower.
He sat on the windowsill, looking at the night outside, and chatting with the dragon parents with headphones on.
Ever since the Blood Clan mailed the Soul Box, the Dragon Clan leaders have become even more jealous. Although they aren't as jealous as the Blood Clan, who wouldn't want to be by the King's side every day?
So the nightly bedtime call began.
"Your Majesty, please stay away from that Director Chi," Silver Dragon Will stammered angrily, "I suspect he has bad intentions and wants to take you away!"
Astor: "Second."
Jade: "Second."
Other dragons: "Second!!!"
It was already night on the Dragon Clan's main planet. Although there was snow all year round, it was not very cold in this season, and the wind behind them was very gentle.
Wen Xingze could almost imagine the giant dragons crowded together around the campfire, all raising their short claws and saying "second".
Wen Xingze was amused by their analogy and was about to say that Chi Yan was a human, so how could they take him away.
Suddenly he glanced at the calendar and remembered something: "What date is today over there?"
The dragons fell silent.
After a while, Aster cleared his throat and whispered nervously, "August 27th, 243rd CU."
Wen Xingze hummed, "So it's August 27th."
Wen Xingze seemed to be asking casually, and the dragons were a little disappointed, but not too upset. Then Aster said: "Well, actually..."
Wen Xingze: "Wait a moment."
The dragons were unable to see His Majesty's movements clearly on the screen and were getting anxious. Then they saw—
A bouquet of flowers.
The petals, adorned with small bells, resembled snowflakes, pure white and delicate, their petals gleaming brighter in the moonlight. Wen Xingze embraced the bouquet as if he were embracing a cloud.
The snowflake lotus means 'rebirth'.
Many years ago, on August 27th of the Universal Calendar, Wen Xingze arrived at the Dragon Tribe's home planet. Later, the Dragon Tribe designated this day as the planet's birthday, the day of its rebirth.
On this day every year, if Wen Xingze comes to the Dragon Clan’s main star, they will set off fireworks all night long.
Wen Xingze laughed: "You thought I forgot? I'm one year older now. Let me make it clear first, don't cry."
Although he couldn't log into the game this year, Wen Xingze never forgot. In the past, in "Desolate", he would send a bouquet of flowers to the Dragon Clan's main star on this day of every universe year.
The dragons really wanted to cry, but they tried hard to hold back their tears, which eventually turned into an earth-shattering "burp."
Wen Xingze: “…”
Why are all his people so cute? Did they grow up eating cuteness?
Astor sneezed and said shyly, "Actually, we have a gift for you too. It should be here soon."
Guangta Logistics can deliver once a week. Last time, the vampires got there first, but luckily, they got there first this time. Originally, it was supposed to open at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, but they used some trickery to move it up to tonight.
Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, someone knocked on Wen Xingze's door.
Wen Xingze was a little worried that it might be another private plane or island, but luckily it was just a small box. He asked the dragons, "What is it?"
Emerald replied, "The Book of Prescience."
It's called a 'book', but in fact there's only one page of paper in it, the page is slightly yellowed, and there's a quill pen next to it.
The dragon clan likes to collect all kinds of rare treasures.
One of their greatest hobbies is to find treasures from all over and pile them up outside the palace on the main planet.
Over the years, Wen Xingze has received many gifts, including rare treasures that are hard for the world to imagine, private jets, and even hand-knitted sweaters.
They gave everything they had to Wen Xingze.
"We want you to decide on your own gift this year," said Astor, scratching his head.
The Book of Prescience, only one in the entire universe. Wen Xingze once thought it was just a legend.
"Just write down what you want on paper with a quill pen, and your wish will come true." This is how the treasure map explains it.
If Wen Xingze wanted, he could even use this piece of paper to possess endless wealth, power, fame, and longevity, everything that an ordinary person could never achieve in his lifetime.
It only took Wen Xingze three seconds to decide what he wanted to write. He covered his handwriting to prevent others from seeing it, and quickly wrote a line of words.
The corners of the paper were burned by an unknown flame and curled up, and in an instant the entire paper was swallowed up.
The dragons were so eager to know what Wen Xingze wrote that all their big heads came forward in confusion, crowding around.
Then, Wen Xingze suddenly reached out and turned off the only light in the room, saying, "Shh, close your eyes."
The dragons closed their eyes obediently.
Next second.
Whoosh—bang!
Brilliant and gorgeous fireworks bloomed in the dark night. The snow-capped mountains and glaciers that had been silent for a thousand years reflected the fireworks, shining brightly in their eyes.
The dragons gradually opened their eyes wide.
It was like a torrential downpour of fire descending upon the earth, like a sky full of scattered meteors, and finally splashing back to the earth.
Then, a clear voice sounded in their ears, with some laughter:
"Happy birthday."
This is Wen Xingze writing things down on paper.
He does not want wealth, he does not want overwhelming power, he does not want the fame that everyone pursues, and he does not want to live a hundred years.
He was going to give his stupid dragons a firework display.
“…”
That night.
The three-hour daily communication period was over, and the dragons gathered around the campfire, watching the starry night sky after the fireworks.
Unable to get the cub to say "I love you guys so much." In the first round of the PK mission, the Dragon Clan parent failed the challenge.
Of course, this made them feel like a failure. Even many years later, the dragon clan often showed off this fireworks display to other clans.
"I like him so much."
"Wooooooooooooooooo!!! Not only did he remember, he bought flowers and even set off fireworks just for us."
"But the mission... forget it, what mission is that?"
"Our Wang is the best in the world."
“Second!!!”
The dragons lay with their bellies facing the sky, their short claws raised.
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