Shang Yechu's first feeling was surprise. It could even be described as ecstasy.
After confirming her feelings, she learned that the other person was also considering "forever." Even in a dream, she couldn't imagine something so wonderful.
Then she felt a chill run down her spine. She had hidden too many things from Yang Huanyi, one of which was something Yang Huanyi would never forgive her for... How could she possibly consider a long-term relationship with someone like that?
When Shang Yechu went to buy the copyright to Ai Xiaodong's film, she never thought about whether she was worthy of playing the role of the Heavenly Emperor.
Shang Yechu shook her head and casually wrote "Kiss at the highest point of the Ferris wheel" on her notepad, then deliberately asked, "Is there any custom to kissing on a Ferris wheel?"
Yang Huanyi blushed and stared at Shang Yechu for a long time, but couldn't find any trace of acting in her confusion.
How could Shang Yechu, a young man in his early twenties, not know something that even a middle-aged woman like her knew?
We can't just blurt out those idol drama lines; that would be a complete loss of face, something we've built up over the past half of our lives. Yang Huanyi lightly patted Shang Yechu's shoulder and said irritably, "I just said it casually, let's delete it for now. If the big star Ye goes to an amusement park, it might cause a huge uproar. Luo Yao will kill us both."
Shang Yechu felt a sense of relief, but also a little disappointed. How could Yang Huanyi change his mind so easily?
After deleting each word she had typed, Shang Yechu closed the notepad: "Isn't this all? We'll do it one thing at a time! -- But could you wait a bit?"
Yang Huanyi raised her eyebrows: "Until when?"
"Wait until 'Anna Doriya' wraps up filming." Shang Yechu took Yang Huanyi's hand, then thought for a moment, "Wait a minute, after filming wraps up I still have to do promotional tours, the movie is released on February 5th..."
Moreover, if everything goes smoothly, once the promotional period for "Happy Street" ends, "The Heavenly Emperor" should officially begin filming, and Shang Yechu will be joining the production team again.
The filming locations for "The Heavenly Emperor" are both domestic and overseas. Yang Huanyi also has his own career and can't possibly accompany Shang Yechu to fly all over the world.
Shang Yechu felt increasingly embarrassed as she calculated. She realized that her schedule simply didn't allow for that much time for dating. To be precise, let alone dating, even meeting Yang Huanyi was a luxury.
He had just made a grand promise to do everything a lover should do, and now he was going back on his word. Shang Yechu's face flushed. After racking her brains for a moment, she asked shamelessly, "Can we go on a date on New Year's Eve?"
Yang Huanyi could guess what was going on just by looking at Shang Yechu's expression. Enraged, she grabbed the script from the table, rolled it up, and hit Shang Yechu on the head.
"What are you thinking about!"
Shang Yechu fell silent.
The atmosphere in the room became tense. After a while, Yang Huanyi asked in an attempt to ease the tension, "What happened to the floor? Why is there toilet paper all over the floor?"
That was Shang Yechu's masterpiece from her whip-cracking performance. Shang Yechu honestly replied, "We were just rehearsing the scene where Zhao Lele was cracking the whip, so I used toilet paper as a substitute."
Yang Huanyi was taken aback, then slowly sighed: "You really are a drama fanatic... Never mind, it's my fault for letting your drama brain guess these things."
Yang Huanyi sat down at the table in front of Shang Yechu and began tying the blanket into a cloak for her. As she did so, she slowly said:
“You’ve been busy with ‘Happy Street’ lately and haven’t been paying much attention to me. I’m a little angry, and a little worried. I’m angry because you just… did that. I’m worried because…”
Yang Huanyi took a deep breath: "I was worried that what you said that day was just because of the script, or maybe it was just something you blurted out in the heat of the moment to comfort me. These past few days have been so busy, my mind has cooled down, and when I come to my senses, I'll... I'll..."
Yang Huanyi couldn't continue speaking.
Shang Yechu instinctively understood Yang Huanyi's unspoken meaning: "Are you worried that once I realize what's going on, I won't want you anymore?"
Yang Huanyi laughed and scolded, "What do you mean by wanting or not wanting? When that day comes, I'll be the one who doesn't want you!"
A surge of joy welled up in Shang Yechu's heart. She hugged Yang Huanyi's waist and buried her head in her belly: "So you were worried that I would dump you."
Yang Huanyi snorted through her nose, not refuting, and gently touched the top of Shang Yechu's head: "I was quite happy that you washed my hands after that scene. Doesn't being jealous mean you care about me? But then you went to take a selfie with Zhao Cheng. I don't understand what you're thinking about every day."
Shang Yechu buried her head even deeper, not daring to utter a sound.
Yang Huanyi forcefully lifted her head up, looked at Shang Yechu's flushed face, and laughed, "Now you know why I'm ignoring you?"
Shang Yechu nodded, then tried to hide her face.
Yang Huanyi grabbed her head to prevent her from dodging: "Why are you dodging?"
Shang Yechu said, "Avoiding love."
"You've become a poet. It's so cheesy!" Yang Huanyi was torn between laughter and tears. "But watching you calculate like that just now, I felt I was being too harsh on you. When I was young, I was the same age as you, neglecting everything for work, even forgetting my mother's birthday. I understand your feelings so well; you're just like I was back then. How can I let romance hold me back from my younger self?"
The smile on Shang Yechu's face slowly froze.
Yang Huanyi thought Shang Yechu's expression was because she was moved, so she smiled and hugged her head.
“I know you would never let my sake hinder your career. Because if it were me, I would do the same.” Yang Huanyi lowered her head and gently kissed Shang Yechu’s temple. “But isn’t this exactly the kind of you I love?”
This is an actor's love story, and also an actor's helplessness.
We may grow distant, estranged, and jealous because of work; we may spark chemistry, love, and entanglement with different people in different scripts. We can never truly belong to each other; we can only entrust the parts that don't belong to the play to each other for safekeeping.
This is a flawed kind of romance, though it is incomprehensible.
"Not filming kissing scenes, bed scenes, or love scenes for you" is a self-indulgent sacrifice, and "you are more important than my career" is a delusional illusion born of passion. Only a naive person who only cares about immediate pleasure would say such irresponsible things.
Rather than making promises and guarantees that cannot be kept, leaving them for later when passion fades and regrets creep in, it's better to clarify everything now.
Yang Huanyi's words were clearly the result of careful consideration.
Compared to Shang Yechu, a passionate idealist, Yang Huanyi, being older, thought things through more deeply. If she wanted to be with Shang Yechu long-term, work-related conflicts needed to be discussed beforehand. Her recent coldness also stemmed from her constant contemplation of these matters.
Of course, although Shang Yechu had said many subtle and beautiful words of love, she had never directly said "I love you." Now that Yang Huanyi had taken the lead and said those words, she felt both expectant and a little shy.
What will Shang Yechu's reaction be?
To Yang Huanyi's surprise, Shang Yechu's reaction was not what she had imagined.
Shang Yechu's face slowly paled, and her lips trembled. It didn't seem like a reaction of being moved; rather, it seemed like…
Yang Huanyi felt a little uneasy: "Ye Chu?"
Suddenly, Shang Yechu grabbed Yang Huanyi and kissed her lips haphazardly.
"?" Yang Huanyi was a little confused. She wanted to ask a question, but her mouth was blocked.
Suddenly, Shang Yechu reached out and covered Yang Huanyi's eyes.
I love you too. I love you too.
Shang Yechu spoke vaguely.
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