Huayu 16: I Became the Dream-Fulfilling Master for Young Actresses

Chen Xingzhou noticed her slightly red ear tips and, with a vague guess in his mind, nodded and said, "Yes."

Li Qin smiled slightly and said, "Okay, then I'll treat you to dinner tonight. Don't refuse!"

"it is good."

After saying that, Li Lin turned and left.

Just then, Chen Xingzhou felt a tap on his shoulder. "General Chen, you've got a date with a beauty tonight? I was just about to apologize to you."

Chen Xingzhou raised an eyebrow. "How are you going to apologize to me?"

Wang Yanlin laughed and said, "Didn't I step on you a couple of times? Should I step on you back?"

"No need for that," Chen Xingzhou waved his hand.

"Okay, I'm leaving now. I won't keep you and Sister Qin from your candlelight dinner."

Wang Yanlin walked outside, but he was still thinking about how to return it.

Just because someone says they don't care about something doesn't mean it.

……

In the evening, in a secluded private courtyard room of a restaurant in Hengdian.

The warm yellow lights were on, and a faint scent of bamboo wafted in the air, making it an ideal spot for artists to have a private meal together.

Li Lin changed into a beige long dress, removed her stage makeup, and applied light makeup, looking elegant and gentle.

She specially ordered a table of light and refreshing dishes, which were perfect for Chen Xingzhou's current physical condition.

"Try this soup, the owner specially made it for you, it'll help cool you down in the summer heat."

Li Lin pushed the bowl of soup in front of Chen Xingzhou.

Chen Xingzhou picked up the soup spoon and drank it. The refreshing soup slid down his throat, making him feel a little more relaxed.

"Watching you film under the scorching sun again and again these past few days, I feel exhausted just watching you."

Li Qin said softly, "Actually, you don't need to do this. Just rest for a bit, and no one will say anything."

Chen Xingzhou smiled and said, "The role of Yan Xun is too important. I don't want to let my performance suffer because of my condition."

Li Qin knew it would be the same answer. Looking at the bloodshot in his eyes, she felt both heartache and moved.

In this era, Chen Xingzhou is good-looking and talented, yet he works harder than most people.

But it was precisely this quality of Chen Xingzhou that interested her.

……

After finishing their meal, the two walked side by side on their way back to the Guomao Building.

The night was gentle, and the evening breeze was cool.

They remained silent the entire way, but a subtle ambiguity permeated the air.

Back on the 15th floor of the hotel, Li Lin used her room card to open her room door.

She then turned to look at Chen Xingzhou, a hint of shyness in her eyes: "Come in and sit for a while, there's no rush to go back to the 19th floor."

Chen Xingzhou nodded and followed him inside.

The room was lit by a soft bedside lamp, and the air was filled with Li Qin's unique scent.

Seeing that Li Lin had closed the door, Chen Xingzhou immediately stepped forward and pulled her into his arms from behind.

She stiffened for a moment, but gradually relaxed and reached out to hug his arm, pressing her waist tightly against his.

Li Qin raised her head, her cheeks flushed, and her voice trembled slightly: "Xingzhou, I...I like you. I know that Yitong holds a higher place in your heart."

But...but I don't care about all that, as long as you have me in your heart.

"Um."

Chen Xingzhou replied, then lowered his head to kiss her forehead, then her eyebrows and eyes, and finally her soft lips.

Li Qin closed his eyes and responded fiercely.

Before long, the two were on the bed.

Li Lin closed her eyes, responding to Chen Xingzhou's movements.

She suspected that Chen Xingzhou had more than one person by his side; she had seen this kind of thing before in the entertainment industry.

You can tell just from Chen Xingzhou's childhood sweetheart.

But this time she didn't want to think about it too much; she just wanted to follow her own wishes.

Just as Chen Xingzhou was enveloped in warmth, the system panel suddenly appeared in front of him.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have fulfilled actress Li Lin's wish to "be with Chen Xingzhou."]

[Award Awarded: On-Site Camera Coordination (Beginner)]

[Effect: Quickly assesses the appropriateness of camera positions, framing, and camera movements, significantly improving filming efficiency.]

Upon seeing this, Chen Xingzhou's eyes lit up, and his body reacted instinctively.

Li Qin groaned, grabbing Chen Xingzhou's hand, her cheeks flushed: "Xingzhou... why again..."

"Isn't it because I like Sister Qin?"

"You really are... umm~."

The next day, Li Lin slowly woke up and turned around to find that Chen Xingzhou had already left.

Breakfast was laid out on the table, with a note underneath: "Sister Qin, I'm leaving now. See you in a while."

Li Lin smiled and stuck the note to her chest.

The scent of Chen Xingzhou still lingered on the bed.

……

At noon, Chen Xingzhou arrived at Hangzhou Lijing International Apartment.

Bai Mengyan had been waiting downstairs for a long time. When she saw him, she ran and jumped into his arms.

"Xingzhou, you've arrived!"

She first rubbed her cheek against his chest, then immediately lowered her head and carefully examined him.

Upon seeing the scars on Chen Xingzhou's wrist, her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

"What happened to you? Couldn't you have rested for a few days before coming over? It's not like I'm in a rush to see you..."

Seeing that she was about to cry, Chen Xingzhou smiled gently, put his arm around her, and walked forward.

"Why are you crying? Everything's alright. Okay, stop crying, stop crying. Don't you want to know what kind of drama I'm going to cast you as the female lead?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Mengyan wiped her eyes, a hint of anticipation rising within her.

However, she still felt sorry for Chen Xingzhou. As soon as the two entered the house, Chen Xingzhou saw her run into the bedroom.

"Xingzhou, wait for me a moment, I'm going to find some ointment."

A moment later, Bai Mengyan looked at the bruises, bleeding wounds, and scabbed wounds on Chen Xingzhou's back, hands, and legs, and felt even more distressed.

She wiped away her tears as she applied medicine to Chen Xingzhou, murmuring, "You said it wasn't hard work, but look at the state you've become..."

Chen Xingzhou stopped teasing her and just watched quietly as she applied the medicine to herself.

Half an hour later, Bai Mengyan had applied the medicine, and Chen Xingzhou had also comforted her.

Chen Xingzhou put his arm around her, sat on the sofa, took out the script he had prepared from his bag, put it on the table, and showed it to her.

Bai Mengyan looked at the script on the table, her eyes growing brighter the more she read.

Before long, she had finished reading the entire script.

Although she didn't understand scripts, the stories within them were still quite concrete.

She really liked the script, not only because it was written by Chen Xingzhou, but also because the female lead was somewhat similar to her.

This is also the first drama she will be starring in.

"How is it?" Chen Xingzhou asked softly.

Bai Mengyan nodded, turned her head and pecked Chen Xingzhou on the cheek, then lowered her head and rubbed against him.

"Xingzhou, you're so good to me..."

Looking at Bai Mengyan's affectionate expression, Chen Xingzhou's eyes softened.

Bai Mengyan usually has a strong, independent woman's style in public, but in front of him, she always acts like a little woman.

Perhaps this is what contrast is all about.

After a brief moment of intimacy, Chen Xingzhou got down to business: "The guy who filmed your music video, 'Cat's Tree,' he shouldn't have joined Huanyu yet, right?"

"No." Bai Mengyan shook her head.

A look of understanding crossed Chen Xingzhou's eyes, followed by a hint of surprise.

Surprisingly, the cat's tree hasn't joined Huanyu yet.

This is a good thing for him, as it makes cooperation easier.

"Xingzhou, do you want them to help us take pictures?" Bai Mengyan asked, looking up.

Chen Xingzhou nodded, "Yes, I think the filming techniques of 'Cat's Tree' are very good, and it's very suitable for youth campus dramas."

"Okay, I'll contact him now." Bai Mengyan picked up her phone and dialed the number.