Chapter 131 Going Further and Further Away
A set visit?
Zhou Pingchuan actually knows what "visiting the set" means?
It has to be said that this word pleased Xia Mian very much. He pursed his lips and said, "...Thank you for your concern, Third Master."
Zhou Pingchuan glanced at his nose, which was already slightly red from the cold: "Won't you let me go up and sit down?"
Right, it's the middle of the night, and it's so cold outside. Talking on the street would risk getting me filmed, so it's better to go back to the room.
He and Zhou Pingchuan have already gone public with their relationship; the public and the crew all know this, so there's no need to hide it.
"Let's go." Xia Mian turned around and led the way.
Once inside, Xia Mian started scrambling again: "There's no tea here, only drinks or hot water... but I didn't bring an instant hot water purifier, so I can only boil water in a kettle. Do you want hot water or a drink?"
"Mineral water is fine."
Xia Mian took out a bottle of mineral water as instructed, and then thought that Zhou Pingchuan had a regular lifestyle and took a shower every night before going to bed, so he probably hadn't showered yet.
"Do you want to take a shower? The room has an electric water heater. I just showered, so the water isn't hot yet. You'll have to wait a bit before you shower."
After a pause, Xia Mian thought of something else: "Oh right, it's quite late now, do you... want to stay the night?"
Zhou Pingchuan was attending a meeting in a neighboring city during the day. On his way back, he suddenly remembered what the child had said before leaving, emphasizing "around New Year's Eve".
He could certainly understand the subtext, so he specifically instructed the driver to change the route to Yunshan.
As for why he didn't respond to the other party at the time, it was because he always believed in "actions speak louder than words." If he had the opportunity, he would simply come and see Xia Mian. If he didn't have the opportunity, no matter how eloquently he spoke, it would all be just empty talk.
And now, he also understood the child's subtext.
The child wanted him to stay overnight.
Zhou Pingchuan took out his phone and sent a message to Yu Heng: "[Find a place to stay]."
"You" refers to Yu Heng and the driver. Yu Heng hesitated for a moment: [Mr. Zhou, what should we do about tomorrow's forum? Should we discuss with the organizing committee to reschedule it for the day after tomorrow, or have General Manager Li and General Manager Wang attend instead?]
Zhou Pingchuan: [Postponed to the day after tomorrow]
This economic forum is of great importance. The organizing committee invited participants more than half a year in advance, and the list of attendees, industry groups, and speaking order were finalized two months ago. Changing the order at the last minute would cause a lot of trouble for the organizing committee and would also damage Kepler's credibility.
Although Kepler doesn't need to rely on forums to achieve cooperation, Jay Chou always strictly adheres to his schedule and is willing to make last-minute changes... He really dotes on Mr. Xia.
The two of them are probably going to have a wonderful night, hehe.
Yu Heng replied, "I'll arrange it right away," and then gracefully disappeared. What mature assistant would bother their boss at such an important moment?
The old hotel's water heater was slow to heat up. After receiving Zhou Pingchuan's affirmative reply, Xia Mian followed Li Zi's example and went to the bathroom to test the water temperature for Zhou Pingchuan, so that he wouldn't get wet with cold water.
Liking someone is a strange thing. Even a pampered young master who expects others to take care of everything and serve him can feel sorry for another person and run around for them.
Once the water was hot, Zhou Pingchuan went to take a shower. Xia Mian returned to bed and played on her phone for a few minutes before belatedly realizing that she had been so engrossed in having fun that she had completely forgotten about Tan Jingcheng's affair!
Zhou Pingchuan said he came to visit the set, but whose set was he actually visiting?
Tan Jingcheng was also in the cast of "Legend of the Dragon".
Even now, Zhou Pingchuan has not given him a clear explanation regarding the "secret meeting".
Maybe you want to talk about it slowly after you've taken a shower?
Let's wait for him and give him another chance.
If it's a misunderstanding, considering Zhou Pingchuan's long journey to visit the set, he's willing to... forgive Zhou Pingchuan a little.
Xia Mian silently made a decision in her heart while waiting for Zhou Pingchuan.
After showering, changing clothes, and lying in bed, Zhou Pingchuan still didn't mention the secret rendezvous. The only thing he said was, "Should I turn off the lights?"
Xia Mian: "...Turn it off."
The room went completely dark, and Xia Mian turned over so her back was to Zhou Pingchuan. It was the middle of the night, and the small county town was completely silent. He listened to his own breathing but couldn't fall asleep, so he finally turned back over.
"Third Master, is there anything you want to say to me?"
Zhou Pingchuan opened his eyes and pondered for a moment: "Was filming going smoothly?"
"smoothly."
What time does the play start tomorrow?
"The first show is at 9:30."
The room fell silent again.
Xia Mian then realized that Zhou Pingchuan had no intention of explaining.
Those few words I just exchanged were simply a polite greeting because I felt he didn't care about me.
So... do you not know, or do you know but are too lazy to explain?
Xia Mian really wanted to ask Zhou Pingchuan, but after opening her mouth, she felt that asking him would be pointless.
Zhou Pingchuan is that kind of person. He's unwilling to say anything, even if he already knows the details or has plans. For example, he suddenly visited the Xia family to deliver the betrothal letter when they first met, he delayed telling him the date of the wedding ceremony, and there's still no news about the wedding...
Some people like this kind of personality; they do more than they talk, making others feel at ease.
Summer hibernation is different.
He can't keep things to himself; all his emotions are written on his face. However, he doesn't like to talk about them and always hopes that others can see that he's not in a good mood and will take the initiative to comfort and coax him.
His family background may have also influenced how he handles relationships—his mother is more like his father's darling than he is. His father pays close attention to his mother's tone and emotions, and if he senses anything is wrong, he will try to comfort her, take her out to play, and go shopping with her.
Meanwhile, Mommy also takes meticulous care of Daddy. When she notices that Daddy is tired, she will personally cook soup for him. When she knows that Daddy is angry because of work, she will let him lie on her lap, massage him, and tell him interesting stories she heard that day.
They loved each other wholeheartedly forever, to the point that Xia Mian always thought that this was how he and Zhou Pingchuan should be together.
But today, he finally understood that there are differences between people.
He had been blinded by hormones, pursuing Zhou Pingchuan with great excitement, thinking that if he succeeded, they could be together, and if not, at least he wouldn't regret it. Now he realized that matters of the heart cannot be simply measured by "success" or "failure."
The oft-discussed concept of "suitability" is precisely a crucial element in any relationship.
He and Zhou Pingchuan are not a good match.
Even if they had the chance to be together, the relationship might not be happy.
For example, just now, he tasted the bitterness of unfulfilled expectations because Zhou Pingchuan didn't explain. And wasn't Zhou Pingchuan also feeling wronged?
It's heartbreaking to be woken up when you're about to go to sleep, having to rack your brains for those polite, small talk.
Perhaps... Xia Mian thought, he shouldn't like Zhou Pingchuan anymore.
Just like in the novel, Zhou Pingchuan has someone he likes. It's fate, so let's go with the flow.
Thinking of this, Xia Mian felt a bittersweet feeling, but more than that, she felt an inexplicable sense of relief!
From getting to know Zhou Pingchuan to liking Zhou Pingchuan, and then realizing that he liked Zhou Pingchuan, he was always guessing and always sulking throughout the whole process. This was really painful. He might as well just let go and give himself back.
Summer took a deep breath and suddenly realized that the blanket was soft and the pillow was fluffy, like a cloud, and it felt especially comfortable to sink into it.
Get a good night's sleep tonight, and tomorrow will be another day of gentle breezes and pleasant weather.
"Third Master," he smiled at the other person, "Good night, sweet dreams."
Zhou Pingchuan was just getting sleepy when he heard this and suddenly woke up. Looking into the boy's smiling eyes and listening to his lighthearted tone, he felt for some reason that the boy didn't seem to be sharing a bed with him, and that the boy hadn't actually said "goodnight."
Instead, carrying her small bundle, she waved at him and then walked further and further away...
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