I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

"Hehe." Zeng Li let go of her and said with a smile, "Next time you come back to China, let's get together again. Ah Sheng and I will take you out for a big meal and let you try all the good food in China!"

"Okay, then I'll be waiting for your feast." Hu Jing nodded with a smile, but a hint of melancholy flashed in her eyes.

"Jingjing, we'll be going now, goodbye." Zeng Li took Cheng Sheng's hand and waved.

"Goodbye, be careful on the road, and let me know when you arrive safely." Hu Jing waved back, a smile on her face, but her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li turned and walked out of the villa, got into the car that was already waiting at the door, the car slowly started and drove towards the airport, and soon disappeared from sight.

Hu Jing remained standing at the villa entrance, gazing in the direction the car had disappeared, without moving for a long time.

Since Cheng Sheng came here, her originally peaceful life has suddenly been stirred up, and her feelings for Cheng Sheng have become more and more complicated.

She didn't know what this feeling was—whether it was gratitude, excitement, or something else—but everything that happened last night and this morning made her develop different feelings for Cheng Sheng.

She sighed softly, thinking to herself: What will it be like when we meet again?

……

Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li had a smooth journey without any trouble, boarded the plane safely, and arrived in Sumatra.

When the two returned to the hotel, it was already noon, just in time for the film crew's lunch break.

Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li put down their luggage, tidied up briefly, and then went to the hotel restaurant together.

When the crew members saw the two, they all stood up to greet them, their voices full of enthusiasm.

When Da Tiantian saw them from not far away, her eyes lit up immediately. She waved happily and shouted, "Brother Sheng, Sister Li, over here, over here! Come and sit over here!"

Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li sat down at the table with Da Tiantian. As soon as they sat down, a slender leg quietly stretched out from under the table, the toe tentatively rubbing against the inside of his thigh.

Cheng Sheng paused, subconsciously looking up, and met Li Xiaoran's gaze—a faint smile played on her lips as she winked her alluring eyes at him, her gaze full of provocation.

Cheng Sheng glanced quickly at the other people at the table. Everyone was busy eating and chatting, and no one noticed the little movements under the table. Only then did his heart relax a little.

But the next second, Li Xiaoran's movements became even bolder, and the force of her toes gradually increased. Cheng Sheng felt a tingling sensation, and goosebumps instantly rose on his skin. He thought to himself: This woman is too bold! The restaurant is so brightly lit. If she is discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable.

He instinctively reached out and grabbed the ankle that had "sneaked in"—it felt smooth and slightly cool to the touch, and he knew without a doubt that it was Li Xiaoran.

After being caught, she did not struggle. Instead, she gently tickled his palm with her toes. The subtle touch made Cheng Sheng feel a ticklish sensation.

"Ah Sheng, dinner's ready." Zeng Li, who was chatting with Da Tiantian, quickly noticed the strangeness between the two. Seeing their flirtatious glances and the little actions hidden under the table, she instantly understood most of it. She couldn't help but roll her eyes and gently reminded them with a teasing tone.

Cheng Sheng panicked, realizing he'd been caught red-handed by Zeng Li. He quickly released Li Xiaoran's ankle, picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a mouthful of food, and mumbled, "Eat, eat!" Li Xiaoran also stopped her fidgeting and obediently lowered her head to eat, but a sly smile still lingered on her lips. Occasionally, she would glance at Cheng Sheng, her eyes still full of provocation.

Just then, Cheng Sheng's phone vibrated and emitted a soft message notification sound.

He assumed it was a message from a member of the film crew, so he casually took out his phone. The moment the screen lit up, a message popped up—it was from Li Xiaoran: [See you on the hotel rooftop after dinner.]

A knowing glint flashed in Cheng Sheng's eyes. He calmly put his phone away, thinking to himself: "Xiao Ran is really bold, especially in broad daylight. She even wants to eat alone!"

"Who sent the message?" Zeng Li leaned closer and asked in a low voice, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"Who else could it be? They're all just advertisements and sales pitches." Cheng Sheng frowned, feigning helplessness, and complained, "I get several every day. I block one, and they send another from a different number. It's so annoying."

Although there was no need to hide Li Xiaoran's situation, Zeng Li couldn't know what he and Li Xiaoran were going to do next.

“You bet it is. These kinds of aggressive sales pitches are really annoying.” Zeng Li nodded in agreement without a doubt: “I receive a lot of them on my phone every day. I can’t even block them all.”

Taking the opportunity, Cheng Sheng changed the subject and said to Zeng Li, "Sister Li, after we finish eating, I'll go to the set to check out the set design and confirm the details of the subsequent filming."

Before he could finish speaking, Zeng Li immediately said, "I'll go with you!"

"No need, Sister Li." Cheng Sheng quickly waved his hand and said gently, "You just got off a plane and have been traveling all the way. You must be tired. You should go back to your room and rest early. I'll go check on you and be right back. It won't take long."

Da Tian Tian, ​​who was standing to the side, rolled her eyes and quickly raised her hand and said, "Brother Sheng, I'll go with you! I'm not afraid of getting tired!"

“You can’t either.” Cheng Sheng ruffled Da Tian Tian’s hair and refused with a smile: “You still need to study the script and film in the afternoon. You need to be well-rested. Don’t bother me. Besides, I’m just going to the set for a quick look. It’s nothing serious. I’ll be back soon.”

Da Tiantian pouted and reluctantly agreed, but then leaned close to Cheng Sheng's ear and whispered, "Okay... but you have to come to my room tonight."

"Okay, whatever you say." Cheng Sheng nodded with a smile, secretly pleased with himself—with his energy, dealing with the three of them was a piece of cake.

The meal was eaten quickly. Cheng Sheng put down his chopsticks, said goodbye to everyone, and left the restaurant first.

Just a minute after he left, Li Xiaoran put down her chopsticks, made an excuse to "go downstairs to buy a bottle of water," and got up to leave the restaurant.

Most of the people present didn't pay attention, but Zeng Li looked at her back with a meaningful look in her eyes and a knowing smile on her lips—how could she not know that Li Xiaoran had gone to find Cheng Sheng?

Hotel rooftop.

The midday sun was blazing, and a moist sea breeze swept over us, carrying a faint salty smell.

The distant dock buildings stood side by side, gleaming in the sunlight like a galaxy fallen to earth. Countless workers bustled about on the docks, moving things around, creating a scene of bustling activity. (End of Chapter)