Xu Ran's holiday ended quickly, and on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, he rushed to the film crew.

This time it's a movie, a big production, and he plays the male lead.

If he performs well, he could win an award. He wasn't originally going to get a chance this time, but the director and his acting coach are good friends, and the coach recommended him, so the director was willing to let him give it a try.

This movie was not easy to make; it's a realistic film, and Xu Ran plays a person who has been trafficked.

Yes, human trafficking. Xu Ran received many good scripts at the time, but he chose this one at first glance.

The scene where they escaped from the deep mountains was filmed on location. Xu Ran spent half a day soaking in the dirty water of the ravine, but he didn't expect there to be broken porcelain bowls in the water.

It was only March, and it was already incredibly cold. After soaking in ice water and getting her feet cut, Xu Ran developed a high fever after filming this scene.

The cut on her foot was deep, and after soaking in dirty water, it became infected by the time she came out. The hospital in this small town was crowded and noisy; Xu Ran was photographed while she was receiving an IV drip.

When Shushu received Pei Jinchen's call, Xu Ran was already asleep in the hospital bed.

Lin Zhiwen wasn't with her this time, and Xu Ran suddenly had an accident. She was flustered and busy taking care of her, but hearing Pei Jinchen's voice gave her a sense of security. She lowered her voice and reported, "The fever isn't anything serious, but the wound on her foot is infected, so it probably won't be able to film."

The company is busy at the beginning and end of the year, and Pei Jinchen has been extremely busy lately. He had just taken a short break at noon when he saw the news of Xu Ran's accident.

He was still a little worried, so he immediately booked a plane ticket. Shushu hung up the phone and went back to her room to find that Xu Ran was already awake.

Pei Jinchen rushed to the airport, and a special notification message popped up on Weibo.

[Xu Ran V: It's just a minor cold, don't worry.]

Pei Jinchen subconsciously tapped back on his chat with Xu Ran, only to find that Xu Ran hadn't sent him any messages!

Xu Ran's account has always been in his own hands, so this Weibo post must have been posted by him. Xu Ran posted the Weibo post but didn't send him a message?!

Pei Jinchen stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Pei Jinchen felt a little wronged, but he didn't care about anything else. As soon as he got off the plane, he rushed to the address that Shushu had sent.

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, the hotel room door opened for him. Xu Ran, limping, smiled and extended his hand to him.

Pei Jinchen swallowed the question that was about to come out of his mouth.

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He buried his face in Xu Ran's chest: "How are you? Does it hurt?"

Xu Ran shook her head, pulled him into the room, lifted a corner of the curtain, and pointed to several figures crouching below: "See them?"

Pei Jinchen was somewhat bewildered.

Xu Ran said in a serious tone: "Paparazzi."

Hotels in small towns don't offer much privacy, and Xu Ran was photographed as soon as she entered.

Pei Jinchen's pupils dilated, and he stammered, "What should we do? They probably don't recognize me..."

Xu Ran chuckled and pinched his cheek: "Don't you have any self-awareness about your looks and temperament, my Mr. Pei? They'd rather kill the innocent than let the guilty go free, they'll definitely take your picture."

After taking the photos, you can easily find Pei Jinchen's pictures by searching online.

Xu Ran tugged at Pei Jinchen's coat and laughed, "Look at the clothes you're wearing."

Pei Jinchen lowered his eyes, and after a beat, he remembered that Xu Ran had once worn this coat at the airport.

They lived together and shared wardrobes; he left in a hurry and didn't think about it.

His eyelashes fluttered slightly, a hint of nervousness in his voice: "I'll contact PR right now to buy the photos."

Xu Ran sat down on the bed, clutching her leg, and remained silent with her head down.

Pei Jinchen hurriedly asked, "What's wrong? Does your leg hurt?"

"My heart hurts," Xu Ran said in a muffled voice.

Pei Jinchen belatedly realized what was happening, and slowly squatted down, his gaze level with Pei Jinchen's: "Do you want to go public?"

Xu Ran sighed softly, "Everyone knows I have a boyfriend."

In the interview, he intentionally or unintentionally revealed that fans already knew that his partner was a guy and that they had a good relationship.

Xu Ran felt it was time. Netizens made all sorts of speculations, and some people in the industry tried to ride his coattails. He had eight or ten rumored boyfriends, but Pei Jinchen was not among them.

Pei Jinchen hesitated for a moment: "This might not be good for you."

Xu Ran's acting skills are undeniable, but he hasn't won any prestigious awards yet, and he's afraid that this will become a reason for others to attack him.

Xu Ran slowly shook her head, a smile overflowing in her eyes, and pulled him into her arms.

"The director gave me two days off to spend with me, okay?"

The big star, who had taken two days off, was leisurely recuperating, while the CEO, who stayed at the hotel, had to work remotely with his laptop.

Within a day, news broke that Pei Jinchen had come to see Xu Ran.

The public relations department nervously called the boss for instructions, but the boss only coldly replied, "Don't give anyone a chance to smear Xu Ran."

Public Relations Department: "..."

The president traveled a long way to visit the injured employee... that's barely acceptable.

The fact that the CEO is wearing the same clothes as his employees, or even the same clothes, could just be a coincidence.

The president has been staying in the hotel for two days without coming out... There's really no explanation for that.

Then netizens dug up information about Xu Ran being in Pei Jinchen's office during a live broadcast of the "Crossing the Dust" drama crew, and Xu Ran's description of her other half during the interview perfectly matched that of President Pei.

Xu Ran's various CP pairings were completely destroyed overnight. CP fans cried out in despair, fans were bewildered, and anti-fans and troublemakers were eager to cause trouble.

So Xu Ran's excellent resources are because she's hooked up with President Pei.

[I knew Xu Ran's reputation was so bad back then, how did she manage to clear her name overnight? The internet really does have no memory.]

[What romantic partner? That's just a sugar daddy, isn't it?]

……

Pei Jinchen's brows furrowed deeper and deeper. He no longer cared about the impact of the relationship being exposed on Xu Ran. He switched to his main account, which hadn't posted anything except for his identity verification, and clumsily replied to each message one by one.

[He's not a sugar daddy; we're dating.]

[Xu Ran got the role in "Crossing the Dust of Fate" through her own audition.]

Xu Ran has never done anything wrong.

Xu Ran was slightly taken aback, then hugged Pei Jinchen from behind, muttering, "Why are you paying attention to them?"

Pei Jinchen works in the entertainment industry, so of course he knows that these comments are unavoidable and will soon fade away.

But he didn't want to hear others say bad things about Xu Ran.

Xu Ran didn't capitalize on this wave of popularity; instead, she focused on making her movie. With the public relations department keeping an eye on things, the rumors gradually subsided and didn't cause any trouble.

Through Xu Ran's occasional snippets of conversation, certain details on Weibo, and Pei Jinchen's several visits to the set, netizens suddenly realized that this couple seems quite likable.

There aren't many photos of Pei Jinchen circulating online, but his face and figure are enough to outshine countless male celebrities. The way he stands next to Xu Ran from behind is simply too perfect!

It's a feast for the eyes.

Moreover, for Pei Jinchen, a CEO, to personally step in and explain things for Xu Ran, what else could it be but true love?

It was six months later when the movie was released.

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