Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 245, Section 243: Happiness is the most important thing
Looking at Gao Yuanyuan's tense yet stubborn expression, Wang Sheng's taut jawline seemed to soften slightly.

He didn't press her further about why she stayed, nor did he delve into the more complex meaning behind her words, "I wanted to wait for you to come back." He simply asked in a casual manner, "Have you eaten yet?"

Gao Yuanyuan was still feeling uneasy about his question, "Why didn't you leave?" Hearing this, she paused for a moment and subconsciously replied, "After waking up, around noon... I ate some fruit and biscuits in the room. Dinner... I haven't had it yet."

Her voice trailed off, a hint of embarrassment in it.

While waiting alone in the empty suite, I really didn't have much of an appetite and didn't even think about going downstairs to eat.

"Let's go have dinner together," Wang Sheng said, heading towards the dressing room to change into casual clothes.

"it is good!"

Gao Yuanyuan responded almost immediately, her eyes lighting up instantly. Her initial unease vanished, replaced by obvious happiness.

She had considered all sorts of possibilities after Wang Sheng returned: coldness, avoidance, or simply letting her leave. But she never dared to hope for such a natural invitation to have dinner together.

Wang Sheng changed into a simple shirt and casual trousers, looking less serious at work and more handsome like a young man.

Gao Yuanyuan quickly straightened her slightly wrinkled dress, smoothed her long hair with her fingers, and her face still had the rosy glow of someone who had just woken up, which added to her charming innocence.

Seeing her flustered state, Wang Sheng didn't urge her, but just leaned against the entryway cabinet and watched her.

After Gao Yuanyuan finished getting ready, she looked up and met his gaze. Her cheeks flushed again. She mustered her courage, walked to his side, and whispered, "I'm ready."

Wang Sheng grunted in agreement and reached out to open the door.

The moment the door opened, Gao Yuanyuan suddenly tiptoed and quickly kissed him on the cheek. Then, like a startled rabbit, she darted out the door, leaving only a reddened ear and her back view.

Wang Sheng touched the spot where he had been kissed, looked at the girl outside the door who was pretending to be calm but whose neck was actually flushed pink, chuckled, closed the door, and followed her.

As the elevator descended, a faint, ambiguous atmosphere filled the cramped space.

Gao Yuanyuan stood close to Wang Sheng, her fingers secretly hooking the hem of his clothes.

Wang Sheng didn't move, letting her pull him along.

The hotel naturally had upscale restaurants, but Wang Sheng led her directly down to the underground parking garage and into the Audi A6.

"Dajun, go to Jing Restaurant at the Wangfujing Hotel," Wang Sheng instructed the driver in the front seat.

"Okay, Mr. Wang." Dajun started the car smoothly.

The car's air conditioning was on full blast, keeping out the stuffy heat outside.

As soon as Gao Yuanyuan sat down, she immediately hugged Wang Sheng's arm, clinging to him like a sticky taffy, resting her cheek on his shoulder, and began to talk with a grin.

"Mr. Wang, I had a dream while I was sleeping today. I dreamt that 'First Love' was released and did really well at the box office, even better than 'Flying Colors'!" Her voice was filled with excitement, as if she was still dreaming.

“Yeah, dreams are the opposite of reality.” Wang Sheng looked straight ahead and replied casually, letting her hold his arm.

"No way! I think it'll definitely work!" Gao Yuanyuan shook his arm gently in dissatisfaction, then remembered something and shared excitedly: "Also, when I was waiting for you this afternoon, I watched TV for a while, and Hunan TV was rebroadcasting 'The Legendary Twins' again. I saw my character Su Ying appear, and it felt... so strange, like that person wasn't me, but it was clearly me."

She chattered on and on, from funny anecdotes on set to her thoughts on the recently wrapped film, to a little envy of Fan Bingbing's "Flying Colors" box office success and her aspirations for her own future.

She seemed to want to pour out all the thoughts she had accumulated during their time apart to him.

Wang Sheng mostly just listened, occasionally humming in response to her pauses, or offering a brief comment or two, such as, "The character Su Ying could use a little more nuance in her eye acting," or "The box office performance of a movie depends on post-production promotion and word-of-mouth; there's no rush."

Even such a simple response was enough to satisfy Gao Yuanyuan, making her smile even brighter.

She gripped his arm tightly, feeling the firm muscles and warm body beneath the fabric, her heart filled with a profound sense of happiness.

At this moment, she didn't think about what tomorrow would bring, nor did she dwell on the ambiguous definition of their relationship; she only wanted to hold onto the warmth and intimacy of this moment.

The car was parked in front of the Wangfujing Hotel.

Jing Restaurant is renowned for its exquisite French cuisine and boasts an elegant and private ambiance.

Wang Sheng was clearly a regular customer, and the waiter skillfully led them to a quiet spot by the window.

Dinner was a pleasant experience.

Although Gao Yuanyuan was somewhat unfamiliar with the complicated Western dining etiquette, she did not make any mistakes under Wang Sheng's subtle guidance.

She savored the foie gras and baked snails in small bites, her eyes sparkling as she listened intently to Wang Sheng's occasional remarks about the ingredients or drinks, finding this meal more delicious than any she had ever eaten before.

"Have you finished eating?" Wang Sheng asked as he saw her put down her knife and fork.

"Yes!" Gao Yuanyuan nodded vigorously.

"Let's go then, I'll take you to see a movie." Wang Sheng stood up.

"Watch a movie?" Gao Yuanyuan was a little surprised, then even more delighted. "What kind of movie?"

"Flying Colors," Wang Sheng said calmly. "It's been out for over a week, you probably haven't seen it yet, have you?"

Gao Yuanyuan has indeed not seen it.

Previously, she was either filming or her mind was elsewhere. In addition, since this was a film starring Fan Xiaopang, her subtle competitive feelings made her subconsciously avoid it.

But when Wang Sheng brought it up, she immediately nodded: "Great! It's a good opportunity to learn!"

There were quite a few people in the cinema at this time.

Wang Sheng bought tickets for the back row, as well as popcorn and cola.

Holding a bucket of popcorn, Gao Yuanyuan nestled close to Wang Sheng, just like any ordinary girl in a couple, enjoying the rare, down-to-earth atmosphere of their date in the dim light.

When the movie started and Fan Xiaopang, who played Wang Xiaojia, appeared on the screen, Gao Yuanyuan watched with great concentration.

She had to admit that Fan Xiaopang's performance in this film was indeed outstanding, bringing to life the rebellious, struggling girl who ultimately triumphed.

When she sees something touching, she gets tense or moved along with the plot.

As the end credits theme song "Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart" played and the lights came on, Gao Yuanyuan was still immersed in the story, her eyes slightly moist.

She turned her head and looked at Wang Sheng's clear profile under the light. Suddenly, she felt that it was wonderful to be able to participate in the stories he created and to be so close to him.

After the movie ended, the two followed the crowd out of the theater. The cool summer night breeze dissipated some of the stuffiness inside the theater.

Back at the hotel, the atmosphere naturally became enchanting.

Perhaps it was the warmth of dinner, or the intimacy of the movie theater, but Gao Yuanyuan was no longer as flustered and helpless as she had been the night before, and instead showed more compliance and initiative... (several words omitted here)
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The following day, August 15th.

Wang Sheng had no urgent matters to attend to at the moment. The preliminary preparations for "Happy Family" had been arranged, and Zhang Yang was overseeing the post-production of "A Little Thing Called First Love." He slept in until he naturally woke up, which was quite rare for him.

When I woke up, sunlight was already streaming in through the gaps in the curtains.

Gao Yuanyuan was still fast asleep beside him, breathing evenly, with a peaceful and content expression on her face.

Wang Sheng didn't get up immediately. Instead, he leaned against the headboard and picked up his phone to deal with a few work text messages.

After a while, Gao Yuanyuan also woke up. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she saw Wang Sheng beside her, paused for a moment, then gave him a sweet smile, snuggled up to him like a kitten, and hugged his waist.

"Awake?" Wang Sheng put down his phone.

"Hmm..." Gao Yuanyuan buried her face in his waist and responded in a muffled voice, "Do you... have any plans for today?"

"No," Wang Sheng replied, "I'll spend the day with you."

"Really?!" Gao Yuanyuan suddenly looked up, her eyes shining brightly with surprise.

"Ah."

Those two simple words made Gao Yuanyuan so happy she almost rolled around on the bed.

She quickly got up, rushed into the bathroom to wash up, humming an off-key tune as she did so.

The two had a late breakfast/brunch at the hotel restaurant, and then Wang Sheng had Dajun drive them to the Beijing Zoo.

On a Sunday, during summer vacation, it's no surprise that the zoo was packed with visitors, mostly parents with their children.

Gao Yuanyuan, however, was in high spirits and dragged Wang Sheng to see the monkeys, pandas, and elephants. When she saw cute animals, she would excitedly cover her mouth and exclaim softly.

Near the monkey mountain, as they watched the monkeys playing and frolicking, a girl who looked like a high school student stared at Gao Yuanyuan for a long time before finally timidly stepping forward and asking, "Excuse me... are you the actress who played Su Ying in 'The Legendary Twins'?"

Gao Yuanyuan paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "Yes, hello."

The girl immediately became excited: "Ah! It really is you! I love Su Ying so much! You acted so well! Um... is this your boyfriend?"

The girl's curious gaze turned to Wang Sheng, who stood to the side with an outstanding demeanor and wore sunglasses.

Before Wang Sheng could speak, Gao Yuanyuan's heart tightened. She was at a loss for how to answer when she heard Wang Sheng say in a calm and natural tone, "No, I'm her bodyguard."

His tone was so matter-of-fact, coupled with his calm and composed demeanor, that the girl actually believed him, exclaiming in realization, "Oh! No wonder you seemed to have a different aura! Sorry to bother you!"

After saying that, he glanced at Gao Yuanyuan with envy before leaving with his companion, completely satisfied.

After the girl walked away, Gao Yuanyuan finally couldn't help but burst out laughing, and then laughed more and more happily, bending over.

She reached out and held Wang Sheng's hand tightly, their fingers intertwined. She looked up at him, her eyes overflowing with laughter and affection: "I'm not a bodyguard!"

She paused, her voice light yet firm, as if declaring something: "He's not my boyfriend... you're the person I like!"

She didn't directly ask for a "boyfriend" title, but instead used this indirect yet direct way to express her understanding and definition of the relationship—it wasn't an employer-employee relationship, nor a simple boyfriend-girlfriend label, but rather that she, Gao Yuanyuan, liked Wang Sheng as a person.

Looking at her bright and radiant smile in the sunlight, and listening to her somewhat artistic yet incredibly sincere confession, Wang Sheng's eyes behind his sunglasses flickered slightly. He neither admitted nor refuted it, but simply tightened his grip on her hand and said calmly, "Are you going to see something else?"

“Go!” Gao Yuanyuan laughed even more happily, took his hand, and skipped forward.

He doesn't deny that, to her, it was a form of tacit indulgence.

After leaving the zoo, the two went to a large amusement park nearby.

Gao Yuanyuan seemed to want to unleash all the fun she had been holding back for so long, so she dragged Wang Sheng to ride the carousel, to play bumper cars, and even lined up at the roller coaster.

Although Wang Sheng wasn't very interested in these kinds of projects, he let her have her way and accompanied her to experience them.

As the roller coaster plunged down, Gao Yuanyuan was so frightened that she clung tightly to his hand and screamed, but after they got off, she laughed heartily.

In the evening, Wang Sheng took her to the China World Mall again.

He clearly knew how to make his female companion happy, and led her directly to the floor where women's clothing and jewelry were displayed, letting her choose whatever she wanted.

Gao Yuanyuan was a little reserved at first, but under Wang Sheng's "go back if you don't buy" look, she relaxed and tried on a few dresses and a pair of exquisite high heels. Wang Sheng thought they were suitable, so he directly asked the shop assistant to wrap them up.

Finally, at a jewelry counter, Wang Sheng took a fancy to a necklace with a simple design and a small star pendant. He put it on her by hand, and the cool touch against her skin warmed Gao Yuanyuan's heart.

Dinner was at a charming Italian restaurant.

After a day of playing, Gao Yuanyuan's cheeks were rosy and her eyes were bright. She kept sharing the fun things that happened that day with Wang Sheng and was very fond of the gifts she received.

Wang Sheng mostly listened quietly, occasionally serving her food and pouring her wine, playing the role of a patient and generous companion.

It was late at night when we got back to the Hilton Hotel.

After washing away her fatigue and sweat, Gao Yuanyuan, wearing her newly bought silk nightgown, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window looking at the dazzling night view of Beijing. She felt that this day was as beautiful as an unreal fairy tale.

Wang Sheng hugged her from behind, his warm breath brushing against her ear.

Gao Yuanyuan leaned into his arms and whispered, "Brother Sheng, today is the happiest day of my life."

Wang Sheng didn't answer, but tightened his arms and lowered his head to kiss the top of her head.

This night was no longer filled with the initial curiosity, exploration, and nervousness, but rather with a more familiar understanding and tenderness.

Before drifting off to sleep, Gao Yuanyuan vaguely thought, "That's it. No matter what tomorrow brings, at least for now, I'm the closest person to him."

Hmm... and being happy is the most important thing.

(End of this chapter)