Starting from Taohuawu, kilometers away

On a winter morning in Hengdian, the sky is slightly bright, with a hint of chill in the haziness.

The mist is like gauze, lightly covering the layers of constructed scenery, as if casting a mysterious veil over this man-made film and television kingdom.

The crew members who had just finished filming were picking up the props scattered on the ground with tired looks, including bundles of silk, helmets, and the extinguished bonfire.

Their breath formed white puffs in the air and then dissipated into the cool morning air.

At the same time, a new crew began to move in. The actors and extras were wrapped in heavy costumes. Some were still reciting their lines attentively, while others were hurriedly putting on makeup.

Their faces were filled with anticipation or nervousness, and their eyes were sparkling with desire for the upcoming performance.

Amidst the hustle and bustle and contrast, a young actor stood in a corner of the set, exhaling gently, his eyes firm and deep.

He held the script tightly against his chest, as if silently making a promise that today's performance would not let down the costume and the life given to the character.

Lights gradually lit up on both sides of the streets in the film and television city, and smoke from breakfast vendors rose up, accompanied by the aroma of food.

The extras sat together, enjoying a simple breakfast while talking about last night's filming experience or sharing their understanding of the characters.

In the distance, the huge studio door slowly opened, revealing a ray of dazzling light, announcing that a new day of shooting was about to begin.

Hengdian, the place where countless dreams set sail, will usher in new stories and legends on this December morning.

The breeze gently blows through the treetops at the edge of Hengdian Film and Television City, bringing a hint of fresh air.

In this land where prosperity and tranquility are intertwined, an upscale community surrounded by high walls quietly displays its elegance.

Outside the white wall, under the cherry trees, several couples are doing morning exercises, their laughter and words interweaving into a vivid picture.

In a corner of the community, in a single villa, sunlight shines through the gaps in the curtains and dapples onto an elegantly decorated bedroom.

At the head of the bed, a bunch of pink roses bloomed quietly, as if telling the sweetness of the owner of the room.

On the bed, Xiaotian was still frowning in her sleep, looking a little uneasy, and beside her, Li Cheng was lying on his side on the bed, gazing at her with soft and affectionate eyes, full of pampering and peace.

The room was filled with a light woody scent, and occasionally the sound of the crew starting work could be heard outside the window, but this did not affect the tranquility of the room at all.

Li Cheng gently stroked Xiaotian's hair, his eyes full of love and reluctance for her.

Oda's eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she felt the gentle touch, and the corners of her lips unconsciously rose, revealing a satisfied smile.

There were two exquisite breakfasts placed on the bedside table, with steam rising from them, looking particularly tempting in the morning sun.

A cup of hot coffee exudes an enticing aroma, while the steamed buns and eggs next to it emit a hint of warm yellow light, as if waiting for their owner to wake up.

The whole room is filled with a warm and romantic atmosphere, making people involuntarily immersed in the sweetness of this celebrity couple.

Their world, on this morning, is isolated from the rest of the world and belongs only to each other.

"Ah~ What time is it?"

Oda did not slap away Li Cheng's right hand that was playing with his hair. Instead, he turned over and hugged the man beside him like an octopus.

Li Cheng's right hand left Xiaotian's hair, and he reached back with his long arm, bumping into the phone on the bedside table. He unplugged the charger skillfully, glanced at the screen, and said, "6:."

"Ah, so early!" Xiaotian remembered that they seemed to go to bed at around three o'clock last night. It was only more than three hours later, so she raised her head, looked at Li Cheng's slightly stubbled chin and asked: "What time are you leaving?"

Li Cheng gently unwrapped the long legs wrapped in silk fabric, stood up and said, "I'll be there soon. I'll go wash up. You can have breakfast and continue to sleep."

"Okay, okay, then will you come back today?"

Oda looked at Li Cheng who was walking towards the bathroom with anticipation.

Li Cheng paused as he was about to enter the bathroom, took a step back, poked his head out and said, "Not sure, it depends on the crew's arrangements."

"Good~"

Xiaotian is not the kind of girl who doesn't understand things. Li Cheng is busy with work now, and she also knows that Li Cheng took part in this play because Qin Hailu and Sister Meng asked him to do so. Night Watchman is also still in preparation due to various reasons, but the two of them cannot be idle, so they had to continue to join the crew during the gap. Fortunately, they are both filming in Hengdian this time and can meet frequently.
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In the misty bathroom, Li Cheng washed up at lightning speed.

His movements were smooth and fluid, without any sign of delay, just like his agile figure on the basketball court.

Drops of water dripped down the ends of his hair, slid across his angular chin, along the tight muscle lines, and finally sank into the light gray bath towel.

It was a sculpted body, with eight abdominal muscles faintly visible under the thin clothes, as straight and powerful as a double-door refrigerator, but it was not visible under the daily cover-up. (Compared with the godfathers, Li Cheng's figure is still much better.)
He grabbed the toothbrush, squeezed toothpaste on it, and the foam expanded rapidly in his mouth, as if his actions and thoughts were synchronized without any hesitation.

The action of brushing teeth is quick and neat, and is completed almost instantly, showing the efficiency and speed of Chinese men in washing.

The water washed his mouth, and he rinsed his mouth quickly and neatly, as if even time was controlled by him.

Turning around, he faced the shower head. Water poured down like a waterfall. Every drop washed away his fatigue and moisturized this powerful sculpture.

His skin looked healthier after being washed by hot water, and his complexion was slightly flushed, just like the rising sun.

His eyes were slightly closed, enjoying this brief tranquility, as if he was the absolute master in this small world.

For him, washing is not just for cleanliness, but also a ritual, a ritual to prepare for the upcoming challenges.

He knows that speed is power and efficiency is the secret to victory, whether on the basketball court or in life. With the nourishment of water and the freshness of toothpaste, he is full of energy again and ready to go.

‘click’

The moment the bathroom door opened, Xiaotian couldn't wait to look at Li Cheng who had just come out of the shower. Her eyes were fixed on his high pectoral muscles and strong abdominal muscles.

The action was very exaggerated. She covered her eyes with both hands, with her index finger and middle finger together, and her ring finger and little finger together. However, the gap between the middle finger and the ring finger made it hard to miss her big eyes.

She couldn't help but narrow her eyes, carefully observing his curves and lines, and a feeling of intimacy and pride rose in her heart.

Li Cheng's figure was so charming that Xiaotian couldn't help swallowing her saliva. It seemed that at this moment, she issued a boiling call of desire from the bottom of her heart.

Li Cheng walked out of the bathroom quietly, his figure looming in the steam.

The crisp dripping sound echoed in the quiet space, which was the sound of remaining water drops sliding down the ends of hair.

He stood in front of the sink, his delicate fingertips gently stroking the cool glass bottle, and the fresh mint scent of the skin care water filled the air.

In the mirror, Xiaotian's eyes were infatuated, and her sincere admiration made Li Cheng couldn't help but smile slightly.

He unscrewed the bottle cap lightly, and the transparent liquid drew an elegant arc in the air and fell into his palm.

As he gently patted my face, my skin felt a cool touch.

Noticing that Xiaotian was still immersed in his gaze, Li Cheng felt a little proud. He deliberately straightened his chest, tightened his abdominal muscles, and posed in a bodybuilding posture.

The girlfriend in the mirror smiled even more, and the doting and joy in her eyes flowed like a spring stream.

The air is filled with the warmth after a bath, and the mint scent of the skin water is intertwined with this quiet moment, forming a private picture belonging to the two of them.

There was a hint of arrogance in Li Cheng's smile, while Xiaotian's eyes were full of tenderness and tolerance.

In this ordinary daily life, they found their own little happiness.

Li Cheng didn't let Xiao Tian watch for a few more seconds, and quickly put on his T-shirt and slim trousers. But he also saw that Xiao Tian's pouting mouth could hold a weight, so he walked quickly to the bed, pinched his nose lovingly and said, "I'm leaving first, put it aside after you finish eating, and Auntie will come to clean it up later."

"uh-huh!"

Xiaotian was breathing through his nostrils and didn't want to pay any attention to Li Cheng.

"Hahahahahahahaha, let’s go."

Before leaving, Li Cheng rubbed Xiaotian's head.

"Ouch, you just got out of the shower and my hair is greasy!"

Oda immediately handed over a wet wipe.

"It's okay. Your hair is oily because of me."

"Oh, you're so annoying!"

Xiaotian still didn't know what Li Cheng meant. She felt a little embarrassed when she thought about her crazy behavior last night. Although they were considered an 'old married couple', there were still many things they had not tried. She even admired her own boldness last night!

"Hahahahahahahahahaha, you were the one who took the initiative last night, and you're still shy!"

Li Cheng picked up a watch and put it on. He noticed Xiaotian's shy expression and wanted to laugh.

"Hurry up and go! Don't be late! It's so annoying!"

Oda quickly got out of bed and pushed Li Cheng, who was watching the fun, from the bedroom to the door.

Li Cheng had already packed up and was standing at the door, ready to go out to film.

There was a barely perceptible attachment and reluctance in his eyes as he looked at Oda tenderly.

She felt the other person's gaze and thought of last night again. A wave of shyness surged in her heart, and her cheeks instantly flushed, as if they were warmed by the morning sun.

She walked over and gently adjusted his tie, her fingers unconsciously leaving tiny wrinkles on his T-shirt.

Li Cheng's breathing became a little rapid, and the room was filled with an indescribable ambiguous atmosphere.

Their eyes met in the air, as if an electric current was passing between them.

Finally, she whispered in his ear, "Be careful on the road," her voice was small but full of care.

He nodded, then looked at her deeply, turned and walked out of the house.

As the door closed gently, the room fell into deep silence.

She stood at the door, looking at the empty room, feeling an indescribable sense of loss.

The space that was lively because of him just now, now only has her shadow and the sound of birds echoing in the empty room.
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In the hotel's private conference room, members of the Jiuchongzi crew were busy and orderly setting up the venue in preparation for the upcoming party.

The conference room was softly illuminated by warm lights, and the air was filled with a faint floral scent.

The faces of the crew members were filled with anticipation and joy; their movements, though quick, revealed their respect and importance for this gathering.

Elaborately designed posters were hung on the wall, printed with the title of the drama "Nine Purple" and wonderful photos of the leading actors, with bright colors and elegance.

The table was laid with exquisite snacks and fruits, each of which looked delicate and tempting.

In the corner, the sound and lighting equipment are being debugged to ensure that every detail of the party is presented perfectly.

The seats for the male and female protagonists were specially arranged in the center of the conference room. Behind them was a huge backdrop with Jiuchong Zi's name written in golden font, shining brightly.

On the table in front of their seats were their respective name tags, with beautiful flowers next to them, highlighting their important position in the show.

The hotel staff were also busy. They shuttled between conference rooms to ensure that every corner was clean and tidy and every detail met the requirements of the crew.

Their focus and professionalism made the crew feel at ease and also demonstrated special care for the male and female leads.

As time went by, the conference room was gradually decorated to be warm and comfortable, like a small stage, waiting for the leading actors to arrive.

The crew members nodded and smiled at each other from time to time and exchanged encouraging glances. They knew that this would be an important gathering of the Jiuchongzi crew and also a recognition of their hard work.

Underground Parking Lot

"Hey, Sister Meng! You look so beautiful today!"

As soon as Li Cheng's car arrived, he saw Sister Meng, who was wearing a leg-revealing outfit, getting out of the car and immediately rolled down the window.

Just as Sister Meng was about to reminisce with Li Cheng with a smile on her face, Li Cheng's voice came again: "Ah! Sister Qian is here too! Who is the beauty behind Sister Meng!"

"Cheng Cheng! Hahahaha! Auntie is old, how can she be that beautiful!"

Sister Meng's mother and Li Cheng have met many times. After all, after Sister Meng took her mother to Taohuawu, in order to prevent Sister Qian from being bored, Li Cheng specially found someone to take Sister Qian on a long tour in Hainan.

"You're never old. You're always young in my heart. When you and Sister Meng go shopping, people who don't know would think you're sisters!"

Li Cheng really speaks differently to different people, and this mouth is the best at talking!
Sister Meng was also speechless when she heard what Li Cheng said. Someone else might feel happy if these words came from their mouth, but why did she feel different when they came from Li Cheng's mouth?

Sister Qian enjoyed it very much. Seeing Li Cheng walking towards her with his arms open, she immediately gave him a gentle hug.

Sister Meng saw Li Cheng opening his arms and trying to come over by himself, and her mother was watching from the side. When they were hugging, Sister Meng whispered, "You'd better behave yourself. My mother is here. Don't go too far!"

Li Cheng gently patted Sister Meng on the back and whispered back, "Am I that kind of person?"

Then he turned around, put his arm around Sister Qian and walked towards the elevator.

Sister Meng looked at the two people's backs, stamped her feet helplessly, and followed them.

Xiao Wang and Sister Meng's assistant Ye Zi looked at each other and shrugged. Everything was said without words! (End of this chapter)