Perhaps Shang Yechu had been silent for too long, Gu Wenhua couldn't help but ask, "Yechu?"
Shang Yechu couldn't help but scrutinize Gu Wenhua's face. It was a young face. His skin was tanned dark, but his features were clear, lean, and sharp. When his eyes looked at Shang Yechu, there was always a hint of timidity. Shang Yechu had once thought it was fear.
If the entertainment industry has any advantages, it's the abundance of handsome men and beautiful women. Gu Wenhua's appearance isn't particularly outstanding in the entertainment industry, and her temperament is also very aloof and reserved; she would be completely lost in a crowd.
Of course, that's not the point. The point is, he's very talented. In the future, he will become one of the highest-earning directors in the country and even internationally.
Being liked by someone like that left Shang Ye at the beginning of her first year of high school speechless. It was like chatting with a friend in school and finding out that the most unassuming boy in the class had a crush on her. Although he was quiet and reserved, he possessed a talent in some area that was hard for others to match.
What feelings would arise in my heart? Surprise, shyness, embarrassment, a little secret pride, and a lot of doubts: He likes me, why? Could it be that I'm just imagining things?
What follows is the desire to test.
Shang Yechu had never experienced anything like this during her student days, but now it had finally arrived, bringing with it the same feelings.
For a moment, Shang Ye Chu wanted to ask Gu Wen Hua: Do you like me? If so, what exactly do you like about me?
Gu Wenhua lowered his head and began to drink the porridge in front of him. The porridge had long since cooled, and the surface had become semi-solid. Gu Wenhua scooped it up, leaving a neat cut.
Aside from the mascot who offered himself as a concubine, this was the first time in Shang Yechu's two lifetimes that he realized someone was interested in him.
If the timing had been earlier, and Shang Yechu had discovered this when receiving the Ying Shi Award, she might have been moved by this feeling without even realizing it, thanks to the bond of camaraderie.
If the timing had been later, when Shang Yechu had already achieved success and fame, he might have been surprised for a moment, then laughed it off: "So that's how it is."
But now, the timing is just too inconvenient.
The turmoil was quickly subsided by Shang Yechu, and her rapid heartbeat gradually calmed down. The first thought that popped into Shang Yechu's mind was: could she use this affection to persuade Gu Wenhua to take over the mess that was "The Rules General Store"?
Gu Wenhua's directing skills are undeniable. If it were him, perhaps he could have saved the script for "The Rules General Store," turning a sure-fire failure into a break-even point...
Feelings can certainly be used as leverage. However, Shang Yechu didn't know the extent of Gu Wenhua's feelings for her, or whether they were enough to persuade him to take on a film that was likely to flop.
If it's just a vague feeling of affection, rushing into a conversation will immediately destroy that feeling.
While pondering and calculating, Shang Yechu said, "I was so busy talking that the porridge got cold. Shall I order you another bowl?"
"No need," Gu Wenhua said, head bowed. "It's not cold inside. Thank you."
The only sound in the private room was Gu Wenhua drinking porridge with his head down. Shang Yechu stared at the whorl of hair on Gu Wenhua's head, sketching out one plan after another in his mind, only to reject them one by one.
What does Gu Wenhua like about Shang Yechu?
Do you like her because she's pretty?
Shang Yechu crossed out this option.
One of the actresses officially announced for the movie "High School Summer" is Ouyang Jin, a renowned beauty whose looks could almost surpass any other female celebrity in the entertainment industry. If that's what Gu Wenhua was after, he would have fallen for her long ago after working on set for several months.
Do you like her kindness?
This idea made Shang Yechu laugh. If Ji Juntao knew, he would definitely laugh so hard he'd get a second bout of gastritis.
Do you like her because she's talented?
That idea... is far too narcissistic.
That probably isn't right either. Shang Yechu crossed that thought off the table. Gu Wenhua graduated from the Beijing Academy of Drama, a place teeming with talented men and women. Shang Yechu only had a high school diploma; she wasn't presumptuous enough to compare herself to them.
Do you admire her hard work?
Gu Wenhua must have fallen in love with Ji Juntao at first sight. Ji Juntao is the hardest-working woman in the world, drinking coffee like water. Shang Yechu was stunned by this idea.
You can't possibly like her acting skills...
If you can pinpoint what's stimulating Gu Wenhua's interest, you can address the problem directly and take the initiative. But Shang Yechu racked her brains and still couldn't find the root of the problem.
Seeing that Gu Wenhua's bowl of porridge was almost empty, Shang Yechu narrowed her eyes, steeled her heart, and simply asked directly, "Little Gu, do you like me?"
At the edge of Shang Yechu's line of sight, Gu Wenhua flinched.
The young man kept his head down, stirring the remaining porridge in the bowl with a spoon.
It felt like an eternity before Gu Wenhua raised her head and, for the first time, made eye contact with Shang Yechu.
"So what if it is?" Gu Wenhua gave a smile that could only be described as sorrowful.
!!
Even though she was mentally prepared, Shang Yechu's heart still skipped a beat. She felt a faint sense of guilt.
Shang Yechu took a deep breath and said decisively, "I'm sorry, if I had known about this earlier, I would never have asked you to film 'The Rules General Store'."
"Why?" With his deepest secret exposed, Gu Wenhua became even more open than before. He looked directly into Shang Yechu's eyes, his gaze almost aggressive. "Just because I like you?"
Gu Wenhua even felt angry at this moment. What right did Shang Yechu have to say that? For Shang Yechu's sake, he had talked with Gao Sanfu until 11 p.m. yesterday, and after receiving Gao Sanfu's verbal promise, he immediately took a car back to Hengshi.
When doing these things, Gu Wenhua didn't expect Shang Yechu to be moved or grateful; he simply hoped to help her realize her wish. He did these things entirely voluntarily, without needing Shang Yechu to repay him in any way.
This relationship cannot be made public. Not because of Gu Wenhua's identity, but because from the very beginning, Gu Wenhua knew that Shang Yechu could not accept it.
But now, Shang Yechu's meaning is actually—does he feel ashamed of even its existence?
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