Preparing to film
"Pfft."
The sound of the pull tab popping open was particularly clear inside the quiet RV.
Shen Yi'an tilted his head back and gulped down a large mouthful of iced cola, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down with each swallow. He had originally wanted to drink alcohol, but unfortunately, Yan Fei had taken all the alcohol from the car.
Recalling Yun Chen's words, he had to admit that she was right. It wouldn't be good for anyone if word got out that an ordinary person was staying in the RV with him for a long time.
But... can't she keep Xiaoyun here?
Xiaoyun's long fur will definitely make her hot outside for a long time. What if she gets heatstroke again?
Thinking of this, Shen Yi'an unconsciously clenched the aluminum can, the can making a slight squeaking sound as it deformed in his palm.
His gaze involuntarily drifted to the window, where he saw them resting in the shade of a tree, with Xiaoyun affectionately nuzzling against Yunchen.
If only his reputation weren't so bad, that thought had barely crossed his mind when he saw Liu Li walk out with a smile, chatting happily with them.
Shen Yan suddenly laughed self-deprecatingly. If he was an openly evil person, then Liu Li was a profit-seeking machine disguised in a gentle cloak.
“But her private morality is fine, but what about you?” Shen Yi’an heard the voice in his heart say to himself.
He looked down at the crushed Coke can in his hand, the water droplets condensed on the outside slowly rolling down, and finally falling to the ground with a "plop".
A thousand thoughts churned in my chest, finally turning into a sigh that was drowned out by the hum of the air conditioner.
With a click, the car door was pushed open.
Yan Fei stood against the light in the doorway, looking at Shen Yi'an with displeasure: "It's time for your hair and makeup to be done. Why didn't you answer my call?"
Shen Yi'an quickly stuffed the aluminum can on the ground into the trash can, making a crisp sound.
"I didn't hear it." Shen Yi'an glanced at the several red missed calls on his phone.
As Shen Yi'an left, the subtle emotions on his face instantly vanished, seamlessly switching to a perfect professional smile.
When Yan Fei saw his pathetic state, he knew someone had provoked him again, so he didn't dare to mention that he had stolen the drink. He took out a set of clothes that he had prepared in advance from the cabinet and chased after him.
Not far away, in the pet grooming shed, you can smell a strange mixture of pet perfume and hairspray as soon as you enter. Even though the two standing air conditioners in the shed are running at full power, they still can't suppress the heat wave that fills the room.
Inside the shed, several pet groomers with electric clippers moved about, and countless pieces of hair that had been trimmed flew through the air like a mini snowfall.
The buzzing of electric clippers and hair dryers was interspersed with the Golden Retriever's protests as it was being styled and the hissing of the Ragdoll cat as it was being groomed.
Yun Jin felt completely overwhelmed. She curled herself up even tighter, her tail completely covering her nose.
Yun Jin prayed that the filming would end soon, as this place reminded her of her unpleasant memories of being crammed into the job market.
When Yun Jin is a human, she is an "i-human"; when she is a cat, she is an "i-cat".
"Miss, do you really not need to groom your cat's fur?" the groomer asked Yun Chen again.
Standing on the platform, Yun Jin shook her head vigorously. If she were to be cut so badly, Yun Jin didn't even dare to imagine what she would look like when she returned to human form.
"No need, please help me carry her out, thank you." Yun Chen politely declined.
Yun Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief after being carried out of the dressing room.
"Alright, alright, everyone come over and start filming," the production assistant called from outside the door.
"Meow—I'm free."
Yun Jin and Yun Chen followed the staff through a forest path, and the filming location suddenly appeared before them.
On the lush green grass, the program's logo, which is a full two meters tall and meticulously arranged by the production team, stands in the center, with silhouettes of people and animals swaying gently in the breeze.
Colorful balloons were tied to the prop sign, and the slogan "I love my furry friend" shimmered in the sunlight.
Yun Jin jumped down, tiptoed onto the soft grass, and the dew slowly dampened her paws. She looked up at the balloons floating in the wind, some of which had been accidentally released.
"Meow—this really cost a fortune!" Yun Jin exclaimed, jogging along while breathing in the fresh air.
The shouts of the production crew came from afar, startling a few sparrows in the woods. Yun Jin noticed that behind the brightly colored props, Shen Yi'an was talking to the director. His light-colored British court-style outfit stood out conspicuously in the colorful scene.
The clapperboard made a crisp tapping sound, announcing the official start of filming for the program's promotional materials.
First, there were individual shots of the artists, and the filming of various artists attracted a lot of attention.
Amidst the constant clicking of camera shutters, Yun Jin gracefully leaped onto Yun Chen's shoulder, her fluffy tail drooping naturally and swaying gently.
Several popular celebrities took turns posing in front of the logo, with the glaring flashlights shining directly on them.
Several familiar celebrities quickly finished filming, the last one being Shen Yi'an.
As soon as Shen Yi'an stepped into the filming area, the screams from outside instantly rose several degrees.
"Teacher Shen! Look this way!"
"Ahhh, so handsome—"
"Wait a minute, can I get an autograph?"
Amidst the chorus of praise, a remarkably clear voice suddenly pierced the air: "Teacher Shen, do you prefer cats or dogs?"
A burst of laughter erupted from the sidelines, and several fans holding up support signs immediately chimed in:
"It must be the dog, because it would hurt a lot if Xiaoyun stepped on it."
"No, no, no, it must be the cat. Teacher Shen must have been enjoying herself at that time."
"Look, Xiaoyun is looking at Teacher Shen too!"
...
Countless burning gazes shone on Yun Jin like spotlights, and she subconsciously shrank into Yun Chen's arms.
Cats are hypocritical; they enjoy watching others' misfortunes but dislike becoming part of the misfortune themselves.
Shen Yi'an simply smiled, raised his hand to make a shushing gesture, and everyone quieted down, with only the sound of camera shutters remaining.
Once the pet photoshoot began, the entire venue instantly became lively, with the pet owners transforming into actors, gesturing wildly and making all sorts of strange noises off-camera.
A stylishly dressed woman was kneeling on the grass, holding a cat treat and making "giggle" sounds in an attempt to attract the attention of her Ragdoll cat.
Not far away, a man in a suit and tie was lying on the ground, barking at his corgi, which made the audience on the sidelines burst into laughter.
Suddenly, a golden retriever flicked its fluffy tail, seemingly having completely lost patience with its owner's trick. It jumped up and happily rushed toward the Siamese cat that was taking pictures nearby. The owner hurriedly chased after it but slipped on the grass and almost fell over.
The golden retriever ran around more and more excitedly, its tail spinning like a propeller, knocking over the balloons that the production team had carefully arranged.
"Hahaha--"
A burst of good-natured laughter erupted from the sidelines, and even the photographer couldn't help but bend over laughing.
When it was Yun Jin's turn to be photographed, she seemed a little reserved. Although her movements were somewhat stiff, it was still a cute style for a cat.
"Xiaoyun, look at this." The stagehand waved the cat toy in her hand.
The photographer adjusted the lens: "Let's take a few more lively shots, preferably capturing it jumping around."
Taking photos is torture for both humans and cats.
"Yun Miaomiao, Mommy loves you."
Suddenly, the fans watching from the sidelines erupted in screams, and several girls held up signs with pictures of Nanjing brocade and waved them wildly.
“Xiaoyun, actually I’m your mother,” another girl wearing cat ear headbands immediately retorted.
The short-haired girl in the front row suddenly leaned out and asked, "Xiaoyun, what did it feel like when you stepped on Teacher Shen?"
This question sparked another round of laughter.
Yun Jin also got to experience what it's like to be a star. Although she looked like a cold and aloof kitten with no expression, she was actually overjoyed inside.
"Cotton! Don't run away!"
A woman covered in mud was chasing her once snow-white Samoyed, which had now become a moving mud ball.
Its owner, carrying the broken leash and covered in claw marks on his trousers, jogged after it in a disheveled state.
Amidst the chaos, the pet photoshoot finally came to an end.
Yun Jin clung to Yun Chen's shoulder, watching as some of the owners who were "injured" hurriedly left with their furry children.
"Alright, alright, here comes the last part," Liu Li said, her megaphone emitting a piercing static sound. "Now, you can form your own teams to film."
As soon as the words were spoken, the celebrities flocked to their favorite pets.
Yun Jin was instantly surrounded by several exquisitely made-up female celebrities. The strong smell of hairspray and cosmetics emanating from them assaulted Yun Jin's nose in the air.
Achoo!
Yun Jin's nose twitched, and she sneezed several times in a row. She instinctively wanted to back away, but was stopped by hands painted with shiny nail polish.
"Xiaoyun is so cute."
"Look at the camera! Look at the camera!"
"Can I hold it while taking pictures?"
Despite her discomfort, Yun Jin, out of professionalism, still managed to flash a standard cute smile at the camera, though her paws involuntarily peeked out.
"Excuse me, please make way, I'm sorry." Yun Chen shielded Yun Jin in his arms and tried his best to squeeze through the crowd.
Leaving the noisy crowd, Yun Jin finally relaxed, limply nestled in Yun Chen's arms. Her sister's scent brought a sense of comfort, and a few gentle breezes brushed through her fluffy fur, carrying away the unpleasant smells.
Shen Yi-an...didn't you come to film with me?
When the thought suddenly popped into her head, Yun Jin was startled. She shook her ears vigorously, as if that would shake off the messy thoughts.
It's my freedom to take photos with whomever I want, and it's also his freedom to take photos with whomever he wants.
Yun Chen keenly noticed her unusual behavior and gently touched her head: "Are you tired?"
"A little." Yun Jin buried her face even deeper into her sister's arms.
Exclamations came from not far away.
"Teacher Shen, you're so brave! You're not afraid of such a long golden python."
"Relax a little, yes, support its head with your hand."
"Ahhh, so handsome!"
Shen Yi'an's retro-style ruffled collar shirt fluttered slightly in the evening breeze, with delicate lace trim around the cuffs, making him look much more refined.
A large golden python was coiled around his shoulder, its scales reflecting a metallic sheen in the sunlight. Shen Yi'an gently cradled the python's head, and his posture of stroking the snake's body with his eyes lowered resembled that of a devout messenger.
Yun Jin gently patted Yun Chen's arm, her paw pointing in Shen Yi'an's direction.
As Yun Chen took a few steps closer, the golden python's mutterings clearly reached Yun Min's ears:
"I wanted to bite him; his neck was so close to my teeth."
"If I want to go home, can I just run away?"
"Unfortunately, my hometown doesn't have this kind of forest."
Yun Jin also noticed that Shen Yi'an's hands, hanging by his sides, were trembling slightly, and cold sweat was sliding down his pale cheeks. He still maintained a professional smile on his face, but the back of his shirt was already soaked with sweat.
Could it be that he's frozen in place because he's scared? He looks like he's still there, but his soul has been gone for a while.
Yun Jin looked closely and saw that the owner of the golden python was leaning against the prop box and scrolling through his phone, while the other staff members were all crowded behind the monitor watching the playback.
The golden python was completely unattended, slowly slithering on Shen Yi'an's shoulder.
That's too dangerous!
The moment that thought flashed through her mind, Yun Jin had already lightly leaped to the ground.
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