Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 695: A brief glimpse into the big picture, the contrast of Dudu
It’s seven o’clock in the evening in Beijing.

In the dark sky, snowflakes fall quietly, adding a touch of romance to this Christmas Eve.

Snowflakes fluttered down like a group of elves eager to rush to a grand event on earth, decorating the city in silver and white.

The sound of Christmas songs can be faintly heard in many corners of the capital, like a gentle breeze, passing through the streets and alleys.

In a corner of this city, located on a hillside away from the hustle and bustle, there is a building full of Christmas atmosphere.

The warm yellow light shone through the window and sprinkled on the snow in front of the door, like broken gold.

At this moment, in the villa's guest restaurant.

A tall Christmas tree stands in the corner, with a variety of decorations hung between its green branches and leaves. The twinkling colored lights are blinking like stars. The ground under the tree is filled with carefully wrapped gifts, and the bows tied with colorful ribbons are shining under the lights.

The two candles on the dining table swayed gently, and the candlelight jumped, illuminating everything around, as if covering this small world with a hazy veil.

The candlelight shines on the exquisite porcelain plates and crystal glasses, reflecting a charming halo.

Lin Li was wearing a dark suit, the slim cut of which highlighted his tall figure. He wore a burgundy tie at his collar, which made him look more elegant and handsome.

His deep eyes were full of tenderness and there was a faint smile on the corners of his mouth. While he was busy cutting the steak with the knife and fork in his hand, he did not forget to pay attention to the beautiful figure opposite him.

Chen Duling wore a black halter-neck evening dress, like a blooming rose in the dark night.

Her long, smooth hair fell down her shoulders, and a few strands of hair glowed golden in the candlelight.

Her fair little face was lightly made up, and her delicate facial features were even more charming under the candlelight. Her bright eyes sparkled like stars, and her slightly upturned mouth corners carried a hint of shyness and sweetness.

The two sat opposite each other, and Lin Li raised his glass again. The red wine in the glass shone like a ruby ​​under the candlelight.

"Luckily I was prepared and changed into this outfit on the way, otherwise I really wouldn't dare to sit with our Dudu."

"Dudu, let me borrow a phrase from your fans to give to you."

"Are you trying to charm me to death with such beauty?"

Lin Li looked at Chen Duling with suspicion, his voice hinted at blame, but his eyes were clearly smiling, showing only love and appreciation.

Chen Duling's slightly flushed cheeks looked like a ripe apple under the candlelight. After hearing Lin Li's words, she raised the corners of her lips and smiled with curved eyebrows.

"Our teacher Nanxun is well-informed, how could he be dazzled by my beauty?"

Chen Duling raised her hand and shook the red wine glass in his hand at him, then asked back with her nose wrinkled.

Lin Li was very familiar with her habitual movements, but every time he saw it, his heart would still beat faster because of her cute little movements.

Our cool and aloof beauty, occasionally showing some girlish movements, is very charming and seductive.

"Dudu, you are not pretty at all, you are almost making me a hooker, okay?"

Lin Li poured the remaining red wine in the glass into his mouth and retorted with a look of strong disapproval.

"I didn't see it."

"Our teacher Nanxun must have said similar things to different people several times today, right?"

Chen Duling brought the wine glass to her lips and took a sip, then raised her eyebrows, stared at him with her bright eyes that seemed to see through everything, and spoke in a leisurely tone.

The corners of her lips rose slightly, with just the right amplitude, and her eyes were shining with a hint of playfulness, as if hiding endless thoughts.

"How could that be? I was at school today and rushed back after class."

Lin Li remained calm and continued cutting the steak with a smile, as if that was the truth.

"Oh, is it so?"

Chen Duling put a small piece of steak into his mouth, chewed it slowly, then looked up at him and spoke softly.

"Of course, I am a good student who follows the rules."

Lin Li nodded slightly, and his hands kept moving, cutting the beef on the plate.

But in fact, his heart was already beating fast.

Dudu acted too calmly, and it was obvious that he was confident.

"Although you have changed your clothes, we girls are very sensitive to things like smells."

"You have two different scents."

"Ali, in some aspects, women are very sensitive."

"Don't try to quibble."

Chen Duling supported her slender right arm on the table, gently held her delicate chin with the back of her hand, stared at him, and chuckled.

"Hey, Dudu is really amazing."

Lin Li coughed lightly. After being exposed on the spot, he had no choice but to pretend as if nothing had happened.

"Another thing is, with your personality, you can't ignore them on a holiday like today."

"Let me guess. Most of the others are on set. Zhou Ye and Meng Ziyi from Beijing Film Academy are recording Taohuawu. Reba told me today that she is shooting a commercial in Shancheng."

"Then the only ones in the capital should be Ruonan and that girl Cheng Xiao, right?"

"You spent Christmas Eve with Jingyi, so you naturally have time to come back and be with me today."

Chen Duling pursed her red lips and analyzed clearly.

And with every word she spoke, the embarrassment on Lin Li's face deepened.

Well, it turns out that everything he did was within Dudu’s expectations.

"Our Dudu is really smart, amazing!"

What can be said now?
Lin Li gave Chen Duling a thumbs up and praised him with a grin.

"I'm not telling you this to tell you how great or smart I am." "I just want to tell you that since I've accepted your other side, I'll be mentally prepared. You can just tell me some things without making yourself so exhausted."

"I'll feel bad if you're tired."

"You didn't go to either Scream Night or the Starlight Awards this year. I know you don't like those kinds of occasions, and I also know you're afraid that they'll run into each other and have a dispute because of your presence, and it's not convenient for you to handle it."

"But Ali, this situation is difficult to avoid."

"Sister Wen told me today that Weibo sent you an invitation, hoping that you could attend their Weibo Night, but you were planning to refuse it."

"But I looked at the guests they were planning to invite, and almost all the female stars in your circle, including me, received invitations from Weibo."

"This obviously has something to do with you."

"This time, I think you need to go."

"I have always believed that since they know your situation and are willing to follow you, they are mentally prepared."

"It's normal to have your own thoughts. It's also normal to have different personalities and not get along with each other."

"But if you can't understand the situation or can't control your emotions, problems will arise sooner or later."

"Since they are all here this time, I guess you won't be worried, so go and take a look. And by the way, see if they are worthy of your kindness to them."

Chen Duling looked straight ahead at Lin Li, his eyes firm and bright, like the twinkling cold stars in the deep night sky.

She parted her thin lips and spoke at a steady pace. Each word seemed to flow slowly from the bottom of her heart after careful consideration. Her pronunciation was clear and her tone was steady, like a trickle of water, methodically expounding her points.

There was no panic or haste, but confidence and elegance.

Lin Li's expression changed again and again as she spoke, showing emotion, surprise, and appreciation.

"I really didn't pay attention to the list of Weibo Night. I originally thought that the popularity of Ignite was too high recently, so I didn't want to join in the fun."

"But Dudu, you're right. I should go take a look at this situation."

"Thank you Dudu for thinking so much about me. I'll toast to you."

After calming down, Lin Li raised his glass to Chen Duling and said:

"so……"

"You're doing the dishes today?"

Chen Duling raised her wine glass with a faint smile, then changed the subject and gestured towards the dining table.

There was a hint of mischief in her eyes, completely different from the mature and serious look she had just had.

"Ah……"

"Since our Dudu has spoken, leave it to me."

Lin Li smiled, looked into her bright eyes and agreed immediately.

Chen Duling also looked at him with a smile, and there seemed to be stars twinkling in her eyes.

In the following time, the atmosphere became more and more relaxed.

Melodious music flowed in the room like a gurgling stream. They enjoyed the food and chatted softly.

From each other's childhood fun to their aspirations for the future, every topic was like a pearl, strung together by their gentle words, becoming a precious memory in each other's hearts.

After dinner.

Lin Li stood up, walked to the Christmas tree, picked up a small gift box that had been prepared long ago, returned to the dining table, and handed the gift box to Chen Duling.

"This is a gift I prepared for you, I hope you like it."

Chen Duling glanced at him in surprise and couldn't wait to take the gift box and open it.

Inside was an exquisite necklace with a shining star pendant hanging on the silver chain, shining like the brightest star in the night sky.

“It’s so beautiful. I love it.”

"It suits you best."

Lin Li walked behind Chen Duling and gently put the necklace on her. His fingers accidentally touched her neck. The soft touch made both of their hearts tremble slightly.

Afterwards, Chen Duling also gave her gift.

A handmade photo album that records every detail of their acquaintance. Behind each photo is a paragraph of text in which she records her feelings at the time.

Lin Li flipped through the pages one by one, his heart filled with emotion. He gently embraced Chen Duling in his arms and kissed her on the forehead.

"Dudu, that's thoughtful."

Lin Li lowered his eyes to look at her and spoke in a gentle voice.

"Hmmmm~"

Chen Duling hummed proudly, but then she couldn't hold it in anymore and buried her head in Lin Li's arms with a sweet smile.

Lin Li couldn't help but laugh at her cute head shaking and hugged her tighter.

At this time, the snow outside the window was falling heavier and heavier, and the whole world seemed to be immersed in this quiet and romantic Christmas night.

Lin Li and Chen Duling embraced each other under the candlelight, their heartbeats intertwined, as if expressing their endless expectations for the future.

Looking at the snowflakes falling outside the window, Lin Li had an inexplicable look in his eyes.

Weibo Night...

I hope everything is OK.

(End of this chapter)