As the sky gradually turned a pale white, and dawn broke, a light drizzle quietly arrived, as if it were a gift from nature.
Fine raindrops fell like silk, enveloping the whole world in a hazy mist.
The distant mist shrouded the mountains, creating a dreamlike beauty.
Such weather makes it impossible to carry out any work, and even the usually busy director chose to give up.
"In that case, everyone is free to do as they please today! This kind of weather isn't suitable for going out anyway." Zheng Ming announced the decision to everyone while yawning.
He didn't get a good night's rest last night, and now he looks quite exhausted.
His gaze swept across the crowd, finally settling on Huo Jinning, his eyes revealing curiosity and anticipation.
"Ms. Huo, do you have a moment? I have some questions I'd like to ask you, is that alright?"
Zheng Ming finally couldn't suppress his questions and took the initiative to walk up to Huo Jinning and ask her.
He was initially too embarrassed to ask, but recently his wife kept saying that having children would be expensive and they needed to save more money now, so he finally mustered the courage to ask Huo Jinning.
Huo Jinning was slightly taken aback, then pointed to herself and asked, "Me?"
Zheng Ming nodded in agreement.
Huo Jinning looked at Zheng Ming with some doubt, but still walked out of the filming area with him, away from the eyes and ears of others.
"Director Zheng, is there anything I can help you with?" Huo Jinning asked softly, her tone tinged with a hint of confusion.
Zheng Ming scratched his head, a slightly embarrassed smile on his face.
He said, "Actually... last night I overheard you mentioning getting rich, hehe, so I'm really curious, how did you do it? Could you share your experience with me?"
Huo Jinning's heart tightened, and a hint of panic flashed across her face.
Knowing full well that this matter shouldn't be made public, she gave a vague answer: "That...it was just a coincidence, and such opportunities are rare. Even if I told you, you probably wouldn't be able to replicate it."
Huo Jinning thought, "The more people know about this method, the better. But we can't be too careful. Nobody knows what kind of work spies do. If someone lets something slip, we'll be in danger of being targeted."
“Miss Huo, I understand.” Zheng Ming wisely refrained from asking further questions.
"Director Zheng, judging from your face, you have romantic entanglements."
Huo Jinning suddenly remembered Zheng Ming's wife's situation and felt she should remind him.
"Haha, Miss Huo, you're joking. I'm almost forty years old, what's with all this talk of romance? My wife is great, and I'm not the kind of person who messes around," Zheng Ming said with a smile, but he was a little suspicious.
“But there’s a problem with your marriage palace, so your marriage is probably coming to an end,” Huo Jinning said to Zheng Ming with a serious expression.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Ming's face turned deathly pale. But he still tried to remain calm: "Impossible! My relationship with my wife has always been very good, and she loves me very much."
Huo Jinning looked at Zheng Ming and sighed, "If you don't believe me, you can quietly go home today and see for yourself. Then you'll understand what I mean."
After saying that, Huo Jinning turned and left, leaving Zheng Ming standing there in astonishment.
Zheng Ming stared blankly ahead, his mind filled with countless thoughts.
He simply couldn't imagine that his wife would betray him.
"No, Ah Wan wouldn't do it. No, she's so delicate and gentle, she wouldn't," Zheng Ming murmured to himself.
However, deep down he was filled with unease and fear.
Zheng Ming returned to his room in a daze, but he felt increasingly uneasy.
He tossed and turned in bed, repeatedly pondering Huo Jinning's words.
I have a feeling that there are some errors in what she said, but I'm not sure.
What puzzled him even more was that his wife suddenly became pregnant while he was away from home. But when he heard her explanation, he only felt sorry for her. Now he realized there were still many problems.
The security in their neighborhood has always been very reliable, and there have never been any problems, which made him start to doubt the authenticity of this matter.
He shook his head, trying to shake these strange thoughts off his mind, but was soon haunted by Huo Jinning's words.
Ultimately, Zheng Ming decided to take action.
He secretly booked a plane ticket and then quietly returned to Beijing.
He wanted to personally investigate the truth of the matter and clear his wife's name.
When Zheng Ming returned home, he found a pair of men's shoes at the door, but he comforted himself by thinking that maybe a friend had come to visit.
But the living room was empty.
His heart sank little by little.
He took a deep breath and quietly went upstairs to the bedroom. As soon as he reached the second floor, he could vaguely hear two people talking. He paused, hesitated, and then mustered up his courage to go to the bedroom.
"Brother Wang, please be gentle, our child is still young," Zheng Ming's wife, Awan, said breathlessly and softly.
"Don't worry, it's alright. I didn't use any force. Of course, I also feel sorry for our child, but I miss you so much that I can't help it." The person called Brother Wang said, slightly out of breath.
"Yes, I miss you too," Awan said breathlessly.
...
The conversation between the two was intermittent, and amidst their panting, Zheng Ming, standing outside the door, knew what was happening inside without even opening it.
One hand gripped the doorknob tightly, but there was no courage to open it.
At this moment, his heart was breaking. He never imagined that his beloved wife and his best friend would both betray him.
He knew those two people so well, how could he not recognize their voices?
He painfully let go of the handle, stumbled away from home, and tears streamed down his face.
At this moment, Zheng Ming realized that everything Huo Jinning had said was true.
But he was kept in the dark the whole time, completely fooled by those two people...
Meanwhile, after the other eight people finished breakfast, the women began to discuss going to the market.
The men put on raincoats and prepared to go fishing; if they were lucky enough to catch fish, they could have them for lunch.
Their arrangement is reasonable, as this is the only way to ensure sufficient filming material.
It would be quite awkward to spend the whole day in this little courtyard.
Everyone has to rack their brains to find topics to chat about, otherwise it will be awkward if the conversation goes silent!
Moreover, these professional actors also have their own professional ethics.
Since you've received your paycheck, you have to work hard; if you want to rest, then wait until you finish work and go home to relax comfortably.
Of course, Huo Jinning and Yang Yang were the happiest to go to the market. Just thinking about the snacks they would see but not be able to buy made them unconsciously swallow.
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