Huayu: That year, I withdrew from the Super Boy competition.

Liu Shishi didn't stop walking; her gaze first fell on Yang Mi's reddened earlobes.

Then it swept over the folds of Su Wei's collar at the back of her neck.

Those were the marks that Yang Mi had found in the prop room before.

A faint smile slowly appeared on her lips, but she didn't say anything.

"Fine, you guys go out to eat alone without inviting me."

Yang Mi put down her chopsticks and pretended to be aggrieved.

As she spoke, she subtly kicked Su Wei's chair leg with her heel, signaling him to tone it down.

Su Wei didn't look up.

He continued to eat slowly, showing no sign of panic.

Liu Shishi did not respond to Yang Mi's evasive reply.

He walked up to the two of them, stood with his arms crossed, and scanned them back and forth.

Although Tang Yan was beside her, he kept his head buried in his phone most of the time.

He kept looking down and chuckling to himself, his mind completely absorbed in the screen, utterly oblivious to the subtle atmosphere around him.

Yang Mi was the first to break down.

She recognized Liu Shishi's look all too well; it was exactly the same as when she had subtly inquired about it on set before.

Although he didn't say anything, his eyes clearly saw through everything and were just waiting for him to confess.

She didn't have Su Wei's thick skin and couldn't eat without changing her expression in the face of those stares.

"What are you doing, Shishi!"

She put down her chopsticks and pretended to look blank.

"Have you never seen me before, or have you never seen Su Wei before? Why are you staring at me for so long?"

Liu Shishi didn't answer; instead, she bent down and whispered in her ear.

He covered his mouth with one hand, his voice low and tinged with amusement:

"The prop room was completely dark; I wonder what that person was doing there?"

In short, he said nothing, yet it seemed he said everything.

Yang Mi's heart skipped a beat, but her face remained unchanged. She turned her head and forced herself to speak in the same low voice:

"What prop room? You've mistaken me for someone else."

Liu Shishi straightened up and stared into her eyes for a few seconds.

Finally, he drew out the melody from his nasal cavity.

She let out a soft "Oh—".

That drawn-out sound, lingering and circling, was even more unsettling than if it had been said outright.

Yang Mi lowered her head guiltily, listlessly picking at the rice in her lunchbox with her chopsticks, not daring to meet her gaze again.

Liu Shishi didn't press further and pulled up a chair to sit next to her.

She thoroughly enjoyed this situation where everyone else was drunk while she was the only one sober.

Tang Yan remained engrossed in her phone, occasionally glancing up at them blankly before looking down again and continuing to laugh.

When Su Wei finished the last bite of rice, Yang Mi finally put down his chopsticks.

After watching the two finish eating, Liu Shishi stood up, dusted off her pants, and said, "Let's go."

The group then strolled leisurely toward the actors' dressing room.

The lounge was well-heated, with several reclining chairs lined up in a row.

The group of people leaned back in their chairs and chatted idly.

Su Wei didn't join in the girls' conversation. She wrapped her coat tighter, leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes, and soon her breathing became steady. She took advantage of the break to catch up on some sleep.

The afternoon's filming went smoothly.

Jing Tian and Xue Jian's several scenes together were filmed in one take.

Su Wei only filmed two solo scenes featuring Chonglou.

The wire work was clean and efficient, and Liang Shengquan didn't call for a stop much, so they finished earlier than expected.

After finishing work in the evening, the two left the film crew at different times, one after the other.

Once you start something, it's like water flowing from a dam – you can't stop it.

They are all young people in their prime.

During the day on set, there were restrained glances and light touches of fingertips when passing by.

Accumulated at night, it actually becomes the best fuel for combustion.

At first, she still maintained some boundaries, such as turning off all the lights and not being very proactive.

But the bottom line is something that always gets looser the more you back down.

Later, when the lights no longer needed to be turned off, she started to take the initiative.

No one mentions "just this once" anymore, and no one says "this is the last time."

However, the two remained distinct on set during the day.

Yang Mi didn't approach him, and Su Wei didn't initiate conversation either.

But that sticky feeling was hidden in their eyes, hidden in the unspoken eye contact between them when everyone was laughing and joking.

These subtle actions cannot be hidden from those who are observant.

Besides Shishi, the first to notice were naturally the main actors who spent every day together.

I've seen too many instances of ambiguity between two people that they think they've concealed very well.

We're all seasoned veterans; how could we not understand?

Only Hu Ge seemed completely oblivious.

Whenever things started to go wrong between the two of them, he would quickly lower his head and focus all his attention on the script.

He told himself that there was no logic to matters of the heart.

Although he had repeated these words to himself countless times and had long since figured them out.

But reason is one thing, the body is another.

Every time he sensed the almost tangible ambiguity between Yang Mi and Su Wei, he felt a lump in his throat.

He also knew that he couldn't blame anyone else for this.

This isn't the first time he's liked someone, nor is it the first time it hasn't ended in a relationship.

He told himself that it would be fine in a few days, and that he wouldn't feel uncomfortable if he stopped paying attention to them.

But the film crew is only so big, and the movie isn't finished yet. We see each other all the time.

He really had nowhere to hide.

So I could only focus more on the script, forcing myself not to look at it or think about it.

…………

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Su Wei's scenes are coming to an end.

To be honest, his progress during this period has been genuine.

From being so weak from the first wire stunt that I couldn't stand up, to now performing fluid aerial maneuvers.

From stumbling and fumbling in front of the camera the first time, to now being able to control the rhythm and perform with ease.

In the acting industry, he has truly become a beginner in this production crew.

However, even more noticeable than his improved acting skills is his relationship with Yang Mi.

When I woke up that morning, it was still all blurry outside the window.

Su Wei turned her head and saw Yang Mi's messy hair as she slept.

Her cheeks were pressed against the pillow, her lips were slightly pursed, and the marks of last night's frenzy remained on the side of her neck.

Before joining the crew, he never imagined that Yang Mi would be the first woman in his life.

She looks exhausted from last night; she's sleeping soundly right now.

Su Wei gently brushed her cheek with her fingertips, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

It must be mentioned that he is indeed physically strong.

Yang Mi, however, was not up to the task.

Every time she clutched her aching back and saw him acting as if nothing was wrong, she would grit her teeth and curse:

"You bastard, you're always the one who does all the work, so why am I the one who suffers?"

This is probably another gift from God to him.

Su Wei lay on her side on the bed, looking at the person sleeping peacefully in front of her.

My mind is inevitably filled with countless thoughts.

He used to think that in this industry, whether it's making friends or dating, you can't be truly sincere.

After all, history has provided the answer more than once.

So he thought he would take it one step at a time, not investing his true feelings, and only seeking immediate pleasure.

But now...

Although I really don't want to admit it.

But he is not a plant or tree after all.

He thought, "Let's take it one step at a time."

At least for now, this is fine.