Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 407 Sweetie: I'm a Bad Woman (10,000 words)
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"Kissing scene..."

Gu Qing sat in the bright and clean classroom, the teacher's clear and organized lecture echoing in her ears, but she could hardly focus her eyes on the book, and she was unusually restless.

His left hand unconsciously supported his earlobe, his eyelids lowered, and he was partially focused on listening to the lecture.

But her main thoughts had already drifted away, searching through that familiar script in her mind.

Unlike the numerous kissing scenes in the original novel, the script underwent some deletions and condensations for better adaptation and audience acceptance.

After adjustments, the first kissing scene in the script was moved to Xiao Nai's rather modern office.

The plot takes place after Xiao Nai confirms his relationship with Bei Weiwei, who then "abuses her power" to recruit him as an intern at Zhiyi Technology, a company he founded.

The scenario is:
Xiao Nai carried Bei Weiwei's luggage, walking ahead with his usual aloof demeanor, while Bei Weiwei followed closely behind like a little rabbit.

As soon as she followed him into the office, Xiao Nai immediately closed the door behind him.
Then... without saying a word, he pinned her against the door and began a forceful and passionate kiss.

The plot may seem a bit cliché, but Gu Man's writing precisely hits the female audience's sweet spot, enough to make them blush and their hearts race.

To put it simply, it's 'a bit astringent'.

This "astringent" feeling mainly stems from several factors:

First, there's the stark contrast in Xiao Nai's character. He appears as aloof, detached, and otherworldly academic genius and entrepreneurial elite, exuding an air of asceticism.

This contrast between "outwardly abstinent but inwardly passionate" is extremely impactful.

To draw an analogy, it's like a traditionally pure and innocent female celebrity suddenly transforming into a sexy and hot type; the sense of subversion is enough to make both male and female audiences take notice.

Second, the setting of the scene.

Office romances inherently possess a sense of taboo and excitement, coupled with the exclusive favoritism of "the male god senior who dotes on me alone," fulfilling countless girls' romantic fantasies.

Furthermore,
It is Gu Man's vivid and compelling writing style.

Gu Qing couldn't help but recall a passage from the original novel:

"Hot lips and tongue swept repeatedly..."

In just a few words, the intensity of the kissing scene almost overflows from the page.

What's even more amazing is that...
While the two were passionately kissing, just outside the door, unsuspecting employees were carrying out their work and talking to them.

This scene, where "danger" and "intimacy" coexist, instantly creates immense tension.

After all, it's a bestselling online novel from the early days, so it's true that it's more daring in its descriptions of emotions.

In order to adapt to the broadcast standards of TV dramas and the "pure love" tone, the script clearly toned down the scale.

The intensity of the first kissing scene was reduced, and the "lip-and-teeth sweeping" internal exchange was not completely copied from the original work.

Instead, it was changed to a more subtle and aesthetically pleasing external "lip exchange".
They were probably worried that overly explicit intimate scenes would "scare" some younger viewers.

Even with the softened image,
At this moment, the image uncontrollably surfaced in Gu Qing's mind, and even her breath seemed to carry an unusual heat.

"Oops……"

Gu Qing cursed inwardly, forcing herself to dispel these inappropriate thoughts.

He raised his hand to cover his slightly feverish forehead and shook his head vigorously, as if that would shake off those erotic images.

"Have I been suppressing my feelings for too long?"

An idea popped into my head uncontrollably.

It's not entirely fair to blame him for lacking willpower.

At just over twenty years old, he was in the prime of his life, full of youthful vigor. He maintained a healthy diet and exercised every day without fail, living a life of almost ascetic discipline.

This habit results in the body's functions being at their peak, with strength and recovery ability far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Correspondingly, some of the instinctive reactions of young men can be described as... easily triggered.

Fortunately, Gu Qingping's willpower far surpassed that of his peers. He took a deep breath and forcibly drew his attention back to the teacher's lecture on the podium to divert his thoughts.

……

An hour later, get out of class was about to end.

After the substitute teacher finished explaining the last point, he habitually turned his gaze to the unassuming yet still dazzling figure in the back row of the classroom.

He kindly reminded her, "Gu Qing, class is almost over. You can leave now to avoid the rush hour."

"By the way, are you coming to class this afternoon?"

The teacher asked another question with concern.

They are always willing to show more understanding and make things easier for this special student.

Gu Qing was tidying up her books and notes when she heard this. She looked up, hesitated for a moment, and said, "As for the afternoon... it depends on the specific arrangements of the production team. It's not certain yet."

"Okay, it's okay. It's tough to balance studies and work."

The teacher nodded understandingly, then smiled and encouraged, "Gu Qing, you have to keep it up! Our Beijing Film Academy has never before filmed a hit TV series on campus."

If "Love O2O" is a success, you'll be setting a precedent for our alma mater!

As soon as the teacher finished speaking, some students in the class who hadn't even been selected for a minor role immediately seized the opportunity to wail and plead:
"Brother Gu! Boss Gu! Please talk to the production team again and ask them to give us a minor role!"

"Yes, Mr. Gu, I also want to go to the film set to see what's going on and learn from him!"

"I don't care about the pay! I want to go too, but the competition is too fierce. My resume is like a stone sinking into the sea. I can't get selected at all!"

"Brother Gu, please help me!"

Seeing the expectant looks in her classmates' eyes, Gu Qing smiled and readily agreed: "Okay, when I go back to the film set this afternoon, I'll ask the director and casting director to see if we can coordinate a few more extra roles."

Wow! Thank you, Brother Gu!

"Gu Qing, you're so great!"

Hearing the burst of cheers from the students, Gu Qing smiled, waved, and then gently closed the classroom door.

He walked towards the lakeside where the film crew was located.

To avoid clashing with students' lunch rush,

The production crew usually arranges for staff to push food carts to the canteen about half an hour in advance to collect the pre-ordered boxed meals.

really,

Not far along, Gu Qing bumped into the crew members who were pushing a food cart back home.

"Teacher Gu, is get out of class over?"

"Teacher Gu, you are so diligent! You are so busy filming, but you still come back to attend classes whenever you have free time. No wonder you have become the most popular top star in the entertainment industry!"

"With your dedicated and eager-to-learn attitude, it would be strange if you didn't become popular! You deserve to be famous!"

The employees she encountered were overjoyed, their faces instantly beaming with enthusiasm and even a hint of fawning smiles, showering Gu Qing with praise and flattery as if it were free.

Having not heard such direct and exaggerated praise for a while, Gu Qing was slightly taken aback before she adjusted.

I found that I still felt a little uneasy deep down.

He smiled helplessly, thinking: It's true that some artists are immersed in this kind of environment for a long time, listening to praise from all sides, regardless of right or wrong.

It's possible that after a period of time, they could be subtly coaxed into becoming a cognitively disordered "giant baby."

What dishes are we preparing for everyone at noon today?

Gu Qing stepped forward, smiled slightly, and naturally changed the subject, her gaze falling on the neatly stacked boxed meals on the food cart.

"It's just... ordinary braised pork... and chicken leg rice... and other cafeteria set meals."

Unexpectedly, Gu Qing took the initiative to come over and talk to the staff member in charge of pushing the cart. The staff member was flattered, blushed, and was so nervous that he even stuttered a little.

A male employee who looked like a team leader immediately stepped forward, pointed to several obviously more upscale insulated food containers in his cart, and said:
"Teacher Gu, these ordinary boxed meals are for the extras."

How could you lead actors and teachers possibly eat this?!

We've specially arranged for a private kitchen, and the chef has prepared several of his signature dishes. They're all kept here, guaranteed to be clean, hygienic, and to your liking!

What's wrong with these boxed meals?

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing glanced at him indifferently and said in a calm tone, "I often eat it after school every day. It tastes very good, and I haven't gotten sick from it."

Realizing his flattery had backfired, the team leader's face instantly froze, and he was embarrassed and at a loss for what to do.
He quickly nodded and bowed, admitting his mistake: "Yes, yes, Teacher Gu, you're right. I didn't think it through..."

Gu Qing didn't say anything more, just nodded, and continued walking towards the film crew.

Just as I reached the entrance of the cordon set up by the film crew, a clear, joyful voice rang out.

"Senior, you're back!"

Gu Qing looked up and saw Zhang Jingyi standing under a big tree, holding a small makeup mirror in her hand, as if she had just finished touching up her makeup.

"Erxi, did you just finish filming?"

Gu Qing responded with a smile.

"Yes, I just finished filming my first scene." Zhang Jingyi nodded vigorously, her face showing both excitement and a hint of fatigue from her first time on set.

"How did it feel? Did you mess up?" Gu Qing asked curiously.

"Hmm...we had to do three takes,"

Zhang Jingyi's face fell. "I got a really bad scolding from the director..."

"Haha, it's okay, all newcomers go through this, just practice more. Relax, I often get scolded by the director too."

Gu Qing smiled and comforted her, her tone light.

His gaze casually swept over Zhang Jingyi's makeup, and he frowned slightly: "By the way, why are you doing your own makeup? Is Sister Xun so 'stingy'?"

They can't even afford to hire a personal makeup artist for their own prized artist?

"No, no! The boss is already looking for someone for me!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingyi blushed and hurriedly waved her hands in embarrassment, afraid that Gu Qing would misunderstand.
"It's just that the situation was rather sudden, and it's difficult to find a suitable and experienced makeup artist right away. The boss said it's better to have none than to have a bad one, and we need to find a good one."

"I see."

Gu Qing expressed his understanding, then looked at Zhang Jingyi's face and couldn't help but remind her:
"However, Erxi, the foundation on your cheeks seems a bit too white, creating a slight color difference with your neck."

Also, there seems to be some powder settling on the sides of my nose, which might not look very good in close-up shots.

As he spoke, he pointed to his nose in a friendly manner.

"Huh? Really?"

Zhang Jingyi panicked for a moment and instinctively reached for a mirror to check her reflection.

"How about this,"

Gu Qing thought for a moment and said, "I'll tell my makeup artist that you can ask her for help whenever you need makeup for a scene."

Her skills are very reliable. Let's wait until Sister Xun helps you find a suitable personal makeup artist.

"Senior..."

Upon hearing Gu Qing's meticulous and thoughtful arrangements, Zhang Jingyi did not immediately cheer up. Instead, she lowered her head and her voice became sullen.

This strange reaction,

This puzzled Gu Qing: "What's wrong?"

Zhang Jingyi lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, struggling internally for a moment.

Finally, I mustered my courage and, with a sense of desperation, uttered the words that had lingered in my heart for so long.

She whispered, "Senior, you...you're so good to me...what if I...what if I can't live without you in the future?"

She didn't know why she blurted it out.

But she knew in her heart that if she didn't express some of these vague feelings now, she wouldn't be able to overcome this impulse.

She might really fall deeper and deeper into this tenderness, until she can't extricate herself.

With a soft "thud,"
Accompanied by a cry of pain, "Ouch—".

Zhang Jingyi clutched her head, which had been "bruised," and instantly snapped out of her self-pity and courageous emotions.

She looked up miserably and said aggrievedly, "Why did you flick my head, senior?"

"I'm afraid you'll get too caught up in the role and become my 'sasaeng fan,' which would be the end of me."

Gu Qing withdrew her finger, a look of both amusement and exasperation on her face, and patiently explained, "Don't overthink it."

"Have you forgotten that when we were eating before, Sister Xun asked me to look after you on set?"

He paused, his tone becoming serious.
"Besides, even if you want me... or rather, you need us seniors to take care of you, you still have to work hard to climb up the ranks yourself."

The path of the entertainment industry may seem glamorous, but it is actually fraught with thorns and is not easy to traverse.

True strength lies within oneself.

Looking at Zhang Jingyi's seemingly understanding gaze, he added half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Otherwise, after this drama is finished filming, everyone will go their separate ways and their career paths will diverge. You might find it difficult to run into me again."

“We will meet!” Zhang Jingyi suddenly raised her head.

"Ok?"

Gu Qing was taken aback by her sudden and decisive tone.

The girl's once gentle almond-shaped eyes were now filled with stubbornness and determination, and her delicate face radiated an unusual brilliance.

Zhang Jingyi looked directly at Gu Qing and said clearly, word by word, "Senior, I will definitely try my best to 'win over' you!"

"Uh... chase?"

Gu Qing was speechless for a moment, wondering if she had misunderstood.

Fortunately, a commotion brought the situation to a close.

"Lunch boxes are being served! Lunch boxes are being served! Line up, line up!!"

"Please take your boxed lunch on the left and your bottled water on the right. One serving per person, don't take more than one!"

The crew members used megaphones to organize the extras and staff to receive their lunch in an orderly manner.

"Senior, well... I'll go line up for my lunchbox now!"

Zhang Jingyi also calmed down from that peculiar emotion and recalled what she had just said.

She was so embarrassed that she felt like a kettle that had been boiled, with steam practically rising from her head. She just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into or escape the scene as quickly as possible.

"and many more,"

Gu Qing called out to her, "I also got a boxed lunch. The crew specially cooked a lot of dishes for me, and I couldn't finish it all by myself."

Come and eat with us, otherwise it'll be a waste.

He thought for a moment and then added, "I'll have my assistant call Ono over too."

This will also make it easier for you to get to know each other, so you can look out for each other on set later.

After all, I can't be on set every single moment.

Although I didn't fully understand some of the details, I was happy to hear that I could have dinner with Gu Qing.
Zhang Jingyi immediately forgot her earlier shyness and nodded her head happily, "Yes, yes! Senior, I'll do whatever you say!"

Subsequently,

She lightly touched the ground with her toes, almost jumping up, and unconsciously hummed a cheerful melody, following closely behind Gu Qing without missing a step.

What song are you humming?

Gu Qing listened to the melody he had never heard before and looked back at her in confusion.

"Senior, this is your previously released work, 'Puppet Show'!"

Zhang Jingyi's eyes sparkled, "This is my favorite song!"

As she spoke, she clearly hummed a few lines of the chorus: 'Mocking whoever flaunts their beauty, for whom~'

However, the pitch... is rather unrestrained and a bit too unpredictable.

"Oh, so it's my song."

Gu Qing then suddenly realized what was going on.

"Senior..."

Zhang Jingyi belatedly realized that she might not have sung very well, and immediately became a little embarrassed and asked in a low voice, "Am I...am I singing off-key?"

"Uh…"

Seeing her expectant yet fearful expression, Gu Qing couldn't bear to dampen her enthusiasm, so she could only offer gentle encouragement: "It's alright, it's quite...personal."

……

When the two arrived at the makeshift sunshade rest area set up by the film crew, Gu Qing paused. "Whose car is this?"

He looked with some surprise at a luxury RV that looked quite expensive parked behind the awning.

The silver-gray body gleamed with a low-key, luxurious sheen in the sunlight, which seemed somewhat out of place with the simple campus environment.

"Wow, they're going all out! They even drove a motorhome right into the filming area?"

His own RV is still sitting in the parking lot in Hengdian, gathering dust.

Who are you talking to by shouting like that?!

An angry female voice came from the open window of the RV.
Then, Jing Tian's bright and beautiful face peeked out, glaring fiercely at Gu Qing, "This is my car! So what if I act like a big shot?!"

"What? You're a big shot?!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing's face instantly filled with utter shock, as if she had heard some earth-shattering secret.

Jing Tian: "..."

She's dizzy, she's going to faint!
Da Tiantian was so choked by his exaggerated reaction that she couldn't catch her breath. Her breathing suddenly became rapid, her vision blurred, and her chest heaved violently. She was about to be internally injured by this brat.

Next second,
"what--!!!"

She let out a short, desperate cry.

The faint sense of guilt she had felt towards Gu Qingsheng before had vanished, replaced by a raging fire of anger.

"You brat! Say that again and see what happens!"

She shoved open the car door, clenched her fists, and stormed out of the car, ready to teach Gu Qing a lesson.

"Sister Sweetie! Sister Sweetie! Don't be impulsive! Calm down!"

Zhao Ya, the assistant who was obediently arranging lunchboxes at the small table next to her, rushed over as soon as she saw this.

He grabbed Jing Tian's waist and begged for mercy, "You mustn't! Our boss is delicate and weak, you could kill her with one punch!"

"I……"

Jing Tian was so speechless by her words that she almost choked. She clenched her fists and then relaxed them, watching Zhao Ya's earnest defense of her "weak" boss.
Finally, he gave a weak laugh and said helplessly, "You two are really something! You deserve to be a couple!"

"Hey, Xiao Nai, Erxi, come and eat! The dishes are almost ready!"

Seeing that the crisis was over, Zhao Ya immediately let go of Jing Tian and greeted her boss and Zhang Jingyi with a bright smile, knowingly using the names of characters from the drama.

"Sister Xiaoya, could you please make another trip and invite Xiaoye over to have dinner together as well?" Gu Qing instructed.

"Received! Great master!"

Zhao Ya responded and jogged away.

"Sit down." Gu Qing sat down first on the small stool next to the square table, then pointed to the empty seat opposite.

"Senior,"

Zhang Jingyi, carrying a small stool, didn't go to the other side. Instead, she went around to Gu Qing's left and sat down right next to him.
"I'll sit next to you."

If I were sitting across from you… I probably wouldn’t be able to eat properly.”

"why?"

Gu Qing handed her a pair of disposable chopsticks while asking in confusion.

Zhang Jingyi took the chopsticks, her almond-shaped eyes bright, and looked at Gu Qing's profile, becoming even bolder: "Because you're so handsome, senior... looking at you, how can I have the heart or time to eat?"

"Tsk..."

Gu Qing felt a little uncomfortable with her straightforward praise and subconsciously rubbed her arms. "That's too exaggerated."

……

"Exactly, what's so good-looking about you? I don't see it at all."

An untimely grumble arose from behind, accompanied by a voice...

A small hand, with well-proportioned flesh and neatly trimmed nails, with a mischievous force...
Without a word, he pressed his hand onto Gu Qing's fluffy, soft black hair and ruffled it roughly without any restraint.
In an instant, his neatly styled hair was turned into a bird's nest.

Gu Qing: "..."

He took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to retaliate on the spot, closed his eyes, silently counted to three in his mind, and then opened them again.

now,

The culprit, Jing Tian, ​​had already sat down on the stool opposite him like a proud peacock.
He even picked up a clean pair of chopsticks as if they were old friends, his eyes scanning between the several food boxes, as if he were choosing a target that suited his taste.

"Big star,"

With messy hair and a cold face, Gu Qing said in a harsh tone, "Aren't you going to enjoy your private lunch in your luxury RV?"
Why would you condescend to squeeze in with us 'Category 18' celebrities?
Aren't you afraid of lowering your social standing?

Jing Tian seemed oblivious to the barb in his words. She picked up a piece of bright red braised pork, hesitated for a long time, then put it into her red lips and chewed it contentedly, saying:
"Eating alone is so boring, it's so lonely."

It's more lively and appetizing when everyone eats together.

"Don't you think so, Jing... oh no, Erxi?"

As she spoke, she gave Zhang Jingyi, who was sitting next to Gu Qing, a quick wink.

"Then go and get a chair yourself."

Gu Qing bluntly pointed out, "There were originally four of us, but Xiaoya went to call Zhou Ye, so the room is now full."

That's considered cutting in line.

"Hmph, fine, I'll move it! As if nobody wants to sit on your shabby stool!"

Jing Tian put down her chopsticks, stood up, put her hands on her hips, and called out towards the RV, "Qingqing! Get me a chair! The one with a backrest!"

"Hey! Here she comes! Sweetie!"

The assistant, Qingqing, came from inside the RV and quickly ran over carrying a lightweight folding chair.

"Call me Weiwei!"

Jing Tian took the chair and, while arranging it, complained to her assistant, "I've already told you to get into character on set, stop being so sweet all the time!"
Look at that other person's assistant, how clever they are! And look at you, so clumsy!

Qingqing, though seemingly disliked, wasn't angry. She smiled sheepishly and then said gratefully to Gu Qing:
"Thank you, Gu... oh no, thank you, Teacher Xiao Nai, for taking care of our Weiwei. We're so grateful for your help." She quickly corrected herself.

"You're welcome, it's easy."

Gu Qing smiled and nodded politely to Qingqing.

"Qingqing! What nonsense are you talking about! Who needs his care..."

Jing Tian was somewhat embarrassed and annoyed by her assistant's "favoritism."

But Qingqing had already completed her task and ran back to the RV in a flash, leaving her staring blankly at Gu Qinggan.

After a while

Zhao Ya also brought Zhou Ye over.

Seeing that Jing Tian was already sitting opposite Gu Qing, she wisely refrained from saying anything more.

"You guys eat first, I'm going to the RV to find Sister Qingqing and mooch some good food!" After saying that, she ran off.

then,

At the small square table, Gu Qing sat with Zhang Jingyi on one side, Jing Tian opposite him, and Zhou Ye next to him, making it a perfect four-person table.

A group of people sitting together eating is a pleasing sight in itself.

Not far away, some extras and staff members who were eating boxed lunches couldn't help but turn their gazes over, whispering among themselves with envy in their eyes, occasionally interspersed with speculations and gossip about interpersonal relationships in the entertainment industry.

"Senior Xiao Nai, you really are quite charming, huh?"

Jing Tian bit the tip of her chopsticks, her gaze sweeping over Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye on either side of her.

Her tone carried a hint of sourness that she herself didn't realize, "Look at my two best friends, their eyes and hearts are full of you."

"I almost got full just watching them serve you food during this meal."

Zhang Jingyi was carefully picking out the slices of meat from the stir-fried pork with chili and putting them into Gu Qing's bowl, whispering, "Senior, eat some meat."
Not to be outdone, Zhou Ye placed a mouthful of refreshing stir-fried vegetables on the plate next to Gu Qing and said, "Senior, this is delicious."

Gu Qing was caught in a pincer movement, her bowl piled high with food, leaving her no chance to even pick up a bite.

His face was filled with helplessness and a hint of barely perceptible embarrassment, and he could only say repeatedly, "That's enough, that's enough, you guys eat by yourselves, I can do it myself."

Seeing Gu Qing's obvious awkwardness in dealing with an overly enthusiastic girl and his somewhat helpless demeanor, Jing Tian's slight annoyance strangely transformed into amusement at watching the show.

It seems this guy is actually quite inexperienced in intimate interactions with girls.
This is completely different from his image of being at ease on stage and in front of the camera.

Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye also displayed acting skills and chemistry beyond their years at this moment.

The two seemed to have forgotten the subtle misunderstanding that had arisen from their roles, and they behaved harmoniously at the dinner table, concealing any possible minor conflicts between them perfectly.

After hearing Jing Tian's teasing,
Zhang Jing hurriedly picked up a large piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and put it in Jing Tian's bowl, "Weiwei, you should eat more too! These ribs are delicious!"

Zhou Ye immediately followed suit, picking up a piece of scrambled eggs with tomatoes and handing it over in a gentle tone: "Senior, these eggs are also good, you should try them."

She subconsciously didn't dare to call him "Weiwei" directly like Zhang Jingyi did, after all, in her mind, Gu Qing and Jing Tian were both Zhang Jingyi's "deskmates", and their relationship was even closer.

"I won't eat, I won't eat,"

Jing Tian deliberately shook her head like a rattle-drum, moved the bowl to the side, and pouted, "This has all been 'filtered' from someone's bowl, or has been contaminated with someone's saliva, I don't want to eat it!"

She said this intentionally to mock Gu Qing.
But as soon as she uttered the word "saliva," she blushed, seemingly making a connection to something else.

"By the way, after I left, you didn't impulsively agree to Director Yufen's outrageous request for a kissing scene, did you?"

Upon hearing the keyword "saliva,"

Gu Qing paused in her chopsticks, turned to look at Jing Tian, ​​and confirmed, "I think romantic scenes, especially intimate scenes, need some time to develop chemistry and understanding."

We've only just started filming, and we're not even that familiar with each other yet, and they're already asking us to film a kissing scene? That's too frivolous.

For me, it's difficult to immediately get into character and capture the ambiguous, romantic feeling the director wanted.

He said with a hint of helplessness, "To avoid us having to do multiple takes because of embarrassment or not being able to find the right feeling."

If you still think I'm deliberately taking advantage of you, then I'll be in a situation where I can't clear my name no matter what.

"A kissing scene?!"

Gu Qing's words were like a thunderclap, startling Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye, who were quietly eating.
The two of them widened their almond-shaped eyes in surprise, almost dropping their chopsticks on the table, their gazes fixed on Jing Tian's face.

He was being stared at intently by three pairs of eyes, each with a different meaning—

Jing Tian's eyes darted around, looking left and right but avoiding Gu Qing's gaze, forcing herself to appear calm and composed.

Her voice unconsciously rose slightly, carrying a hint of bluff: "A kiss...a kissing scene? Of...of course I didn't agree! How could I possibly agree! It would be so...so embarrassing!"

She pointed to the unchanging set around her, "Look, the crew didn't even prepare a set for the kissing scene! All morning we filmed everyday scenes with Erxi, Yiran, and me."

The director just mentioned it casually, as a joke!

Gu Qing was slightly relieved and nodded: "It's good that they didn't agree."

His relieved reaction further confirmed Jing Tian's previous suspicions.

This brat... seems to really have reservations about filming kissing scenes, you could even say he's a bit of a "coward"!

Director Lin Yufen was right after all!

This guy is a paper tiger who looks calm on the outside but is actually incredibly innocent on the inside!

No wonder the director said to use "deception," not brute force...

While secretly cursing, Jing Tian also started to have a headache, wondering how to seamlessly "lure" this guy, whose vigilance had suddenly increased, to the filming location.

Just as her mind was racing, trying to come up with a solution, her savior appeared.

"Xiao Nai, Weiwei, how's the food?"

Director Lin Yufen and screenwriter Gu Man strolled over leisurely, their faces adorned with warm, spring-like smiles.

In a relaxed and natural tone, he said, "This afternoon we plan to shoot a scene that requires us to go off-campus. After you finish eating, take a short rest, and we'll head out in half an hour."

"Good director."

Seeing that Lin Yufen remained calm and didn't mention the kissing scene at all, Gu Qing's last bit of doubt disappeared.
A relaxed smile appeared on his face as he nodded in agreement, and he habitually asked, "Which scene exactly are we filming? Should I take a look at the script beforehand to get a feel for it and prepare?"

"Oh, no need, no need!"

Lin Yu waved his hand dismissively, displaying a casual attitude that said, "It's a small matter, no need to be nervous."

"We'll see how things go once we get there. The main thing is that we need to see the scene in person to see how it looks. What if the scene we film doesn't match what Teacher Gu Man has in mind?"
Or the lighting might not be right, and we'll have to find another place. Just think of it as going out for some fresh air and relaxation; don't feel pressured.

"Yes, Xiao Nai,"

Gu Man chimed in, her tone full of concern.

"After you finish eating, take a good rest and don't always be so tense."

The overall tone of our drama is light and sweet, so you should try to be more natural and relaxed in your performance.

As she spoke, she thoughtfully took out a individually wrapped piece of chewing gum from her pocket and handed it to Gu Qing, saying, "Here, chew one after you finish eating to refresh yourself."

"Okay, thank you, Teacher Gu Man."

Gu Qing took the chewing gum, thanked him, and casually tore open the packaging before popping the mint-flavored gum into his mouth, the cool taste spreading throughout his mouth.

"Alright, you young people, take your time eating and get some rest. I'll have the stagehands come and call you when it's time."

Lin Yufen and Gu Man exchanged a smile and then prepared to turn and leave.

"Director...director..."

Just then, Zhang Jingyi timidly raised her hand, like a good student asking a question in class.

With a look of expectation and pleading on her face, she said, "Um... we're going to film a movie off-campus this afternoon, can I... can I go with the crew to check it out?"
"This is my first time acting, I don't know anything, I just want to stay on set as much as possible to experience the real filming atmosphere and learn."

As soon as she finished speaking,
Zhou Ye also realized what was happening, raised his hand, and said in a slightly coquettish tone, "Director, I want to go too!"

I promise I'll behave, I won't talk, I won't run around, and I won't disturb your filming!

Upon hearing this, Lin Yufen subconsciously glanced at Jing Tian.

While Gu Qing wasn't paying attention, Jing Tian was frantically winking at her, her mouth moving silently, seemingly lip-syncing...

"Don't agree! No way!"

Lin Yufen was just about to find a reason to politely decline these two "third wheels," but before she could even speak—

"That's a great idea!"

Sitting to the side, Gu Qing expressed her agreement.

He smiled at Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye, his tone encouraging, "Your attitude is very commendable, especially for students in the performing arts department."
Especially for those just starting out in practice, spending time on set observing and experiencing firsthand is far more effective than simply engaging in theoretical discussions in a classroom. This kind of opportunity is invaluable.

The male protagonist has spoken, and his reasons are sound and his attitude is positive.

If Lin Yufen were to forcefully refuse at this moment, it would seem suspicious.

In order to avoid arousing any suspicion from Gu Qing and to ensure the smooth progress of the afternoon's "grand plan,"
She immediately changed the subject, her face beaming with a cheerful smile, and readily agreed, saying, "Alright! Since Xiao Nai has said so, then I'll take you two little girls along to broaden your horizons."

However, let's agree beforehand that once we're on set, everyone must follow instructions, maintain absolute silence, and not disturb the actors' emotions or the filming schedule. Can you do that?

"Don't worry, Director! We can definitely do it! Thank you, Director! Thank you, Senior Xiao Nai!"

Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye were overjoyed and assured each other in unison, their faces beaming with excitement.

"..."

Seeing the rapidly deteriorating situation before her, Jing Tian felt as if all her energy had been drained away. She slumped in her chair, revealing a look of utter despair, as if she had lost all will to live.

"What's wrong? You look terrible. Are you feeling unwell?"

Gu Qing noticed her sudden listlessness and asked in surprise.

"Ha ha……"

Jing Tian weakly tugged at the corners of her lips, revealing a smile that was more like a grimace.

Her gaze swept over Gu Qing's still oblivious and "righteous" face, and over the faces of her two junior sisters beside her, their eyes filled with anticipation and completely unaware of what was about to happen.
suddenly,

A sense of schadenfreude, a kind of "what's the use" attitude tinged with a touch of morbid schadenfreude, welled up inside me.

"As for me... I'm alright,"

"But you... might not be able to this afternoon."

Da Tian Tian felt like a complete bad woman.

in the afternoon,

It's not just about "deceiving" Gu Qing, this "innocent" young man.
We also need to give these two junior sisters, who are secretly in love with their senior and full of wonderful dreams, a little shock.

……

……

(End of this chapter)