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Chapter 401 The Youth's Love of Life Leads to a Forgetfulness of Death

“Don’t do that.”

"What?"

"Don't spout those hypocritical platitudes while doing bad things. It makes you seem like a beast," Li Xin said, seemingly very serious.

It's as if they're genuinely calling Bai Liang a hypocrite.
However, after saying that, she laughed at herself, gently rubbed some champagne with her finger, and then tasted it.

The slight alcohol and that long-lost mixed flavor made her a little tipsy.

She is twenty-eight years old.

I'm gradually reaching the age where I'm "daring to fight and take risks." The strange things I did in the beginning because of impulsiveness are no longer embarrassing for me. Instead, I enjoy them more and more.

I feel a little ashamed when I think about it, but that's only when I'm thinking about it. When I face it seriously, I can throw away that sense of shame.

In more technical terms, this state means it's been adjusted.

However, this job wasn't done by Bai Liang, since he was used to being passive.

So, this girl adjusted it herself~
After using his super brain to figure these things out, Bai Liang felt a little guilty.

It makes him seem a bit too lazy that he needs the young lady to do even this kind of thing automatically.

So from now on, he will not slack off at all and will go all out!

Enjoy yourself to the fullest!
However, perhaps because of the recent setbacks and frustrations, Li Xin wanted to relax more thoroughly, so she tried to go a little further.

Do you want to humiliate me a bit?

"I'm not very good at this." Bai Liang said somewhat awkwardly, but he still respected the young ladies quite a bit.

"You can learn it! Give it a try!"

"alright."

Bai Liang put his super brain to work, thinking about what kind of method would have the best humiliating effect.

At that moment, an idea struck him. As he gently ran his fingers across her face, he asked, "Xin Xin, you're from Kunshan, Suzhou, right?"

"To be precise, I'm from Bacheng Town." Li Xin closed his eyes, seemingly getting into the zone.

Even at this point, she still defended the value of the province as a major producer of bulk goods.

But this answer was exactly what Bai Liang wanted to hear. He grinned mischievously and gently bit the young lady's ear.

This action made the other person shudder and let out a soft groan.

Just then, Bai Liang's "humiliation" also came.

"Why do I feel like you have a bit of a northern Jiangsu accent when you speak?"

The air was suddenly quiet.

Immediately afterwards, the young woman opened her eyes wide, her gaze filled with anger.

Blanch!
Li Xin's reaction told Bai Liang that his "humiliation" had been very effective.

The good news is that he successfully fulfilled the young lady's request.

But the bad news is... he did it a little too well!
She directly angered the young lady! With one hand, she pinched the soft flesh of his waist, and with the other hand, she precisely grabbed his ear, exerting force at the same time.

"I'll teach you to speak with that Northern Jiangsu accent, I'll teach you to speak with that Northern Jiangsu accent. Hey~ let go of me!"

"Let go first, then I'll let go."

It's just pinching, anyone can do that.

There's never been a rule that only women can strangle men; if it's necessary, then it's time to strangle them.

However, Bai Liang didn't use as much force as Li Xin, because he didn't need to use too much force to pinch the right spot to make someone surrender.

So the young lady quickly forgave his "ultimate humiliation," biting her lip but finally unable to help but speak.

"Quick, champagne!"

As night fell, the spacious interior of the RV was filled with the sweet aroma of wine.

The alcohol content is low, but it's still intoxicating enough.
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The filming of "Better Days" is still proceeding in an orderly manner.

Currently, we're mainly filming Bai Liang's scenes, and we also need to rehearse Li Xin's cameo appearance in the next couple of days.

The time for Chen Duling to shave her head was getting closer and closer. Touching her short, ear-length hair, she was still a little reluctant to part with it.

Girls who shave their hair like that look like tomboys, it definitely doesn't look good!
Having put in so much hard work for this film, she certainly wouldn't hesitate to shave her head; it was a must.

But that didn't stop her from buying a wig in advance, so that after shaving her head, she wouldn't look so ugly forever.
Being dedicated to acting and loving beauty can be done without conflict.

However, after arriving at the film set, Chen Duling felt that something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

It wasn't until Zhou Ye sneaked up to her side and asked with a sly smile, "Sister Dudu, did you go play games with Brother Xiaobai again yesterday?"

Upon hearing Zhou Ye's question, Chen Duling was about to answer, but then paused and coughed twice.

"Cough cough~"

Upon hearing this reminder, Zhou Ye realized what was going on and asked, "Tell me, did you go out to play games yesterday?"

“I don’t have any.”

"I heard the sound, and you're still saying you didn't?!" Zhou Ye said with his arms crossed, his eyes suspicious and his expression cold.

At the same time, her little hands seemed restless, as if they were about to be pulled out to slap the other person at any moment.

She's getting more and more into playing the bully.

As long as she doesn't laugh too exaggeratedly, her face is indeed very suitable for this role. As soon as she puts on a serious face, she can immediately turn from a shy puppy into a grumpy puppy.

However, this time Chen Duling couldn't keep up the act. She frowned and couldn't help but ask, "What sound did you hear?"

Zhou Ye: This older sister's reaction is a bit off~
That's right, she went to "eavesdrop" again yesterday.

The first time I eavesdropped was to dispel the myth; it was basically like saying, "I want to see what's going on."
The second time, I was a little skeptical, so I checked again, and it turned out that it really was just playing games.
As for the third time, I was bored last night and went out for a stroll. I ended up at the RVs by accident, it was just muscle memory.

Then she heard something that made her blush. She was only twenty years old, and they were telling her that she was prone to having strange dreams at night!

So today I couldn't help but tease Chen Duling in a subtle way.

Of course, she was prepared to deny that she had "eavesdropped".

She had a good plan in mind, but the way Chen Duling looked at her at this moment gave Zhou Ye a sense that "it's all over and I can't hide it anymore."

But she still stubbornly insisted, "I was just saying it casually; the RV isn't even on set today."

correct!

Chen Duling said something seemed off; it turned out the large RV was missing.

The car usually just travels between the hotel and the film set, and each car has its own designated parking space.

However, the location hasn't been changed yet, and they're still mainly filming campus scenes, so the familiar RV is nowhere to be found.

"Xiao Ye, tell me what you heard first." Chen Duling's academic prowess was on full display at this moment, seizing the opponent's small loophole and launching a fierce attack.

"Um... actually, well, oh dear..."

The Red-Wen puppy is here!
Seeing Zhou Ye's face turn red, Chen Duling was both amused and exasperated. What happened? Why did he turn red so easily? What incredible thing did he hear?

But the other party's behavior only made her more curious and suspicious.

In the end, Zhou Ye couldn't withstand the pressure and chose to confess: "I just heard some noises in the RV. I went down for a walk and happened to hear it. I really didn't mean to eavesdrop on you guys playing games."

Playing games?
Chen Duling stated that she did not play games in Bai Liang's RV at all.

She's not really an internet addict.
And, did you really hear the sound of someone playing a game?
Judging from Zhou Ye's current flushed face, it's clear what she heard is written all over her face.

After saying this, Zhou Ye suddenly realized something, because she saw Li Xin, who had bought fruit and drinks for the film crew.

"Hey? Was it you, Sister Dudu, last night?"

Chen Duling also looked at Li Xin, and immediately understood everything in her mind.

Someone "stole" her teammate. That old woman is really direct!
However, she paused, then said in a very serious tone, "Of course it's me! You can't tell anyone else, okay? And you're not allowed to eavesdrop anymore!"

"Sisters, you guys really are amazing!"

Zhou Ye quickly covered his mouth, his eyes and expression a mixture of shock and envy, before solemnly declaring, "I'll keep it a secret. I won't tell anyone, not even my manager."

The little girl, however, did not respond to the instruction, "You're not allowed to eavesdrop anymore."

But Chen Duling couldn't care less about that now. She suddenly felt a little anxious, though she didn't know why. She was just really anxious.

In a few days, she will shave her head, and without a doubt, she will be entering the ultimate low point in her appearance.

She initially thought it was nothing.

Since you get along so well with your senior, you can take things slowly.
But now, the cold reality seems to be telling her: taking it slow is not an option.

She wanted to take it slow, to maintain her composure, and her mind was still stuck on the old school rules. But someone immediately gave her a lecture. Li Xin: You just play games with your senior, leave the rest to me~
It's really cool that girls can play video games. They can easily get along with boys and, driven by shared interests, can continuously grow closer.

But there are ways in this world to build closer relationships more directly, even if the other person doesn't play any games at all.

Because men are born with a certain inclination, which is written in their genes and instincts.

Chen Duling really wanted to use a science-oriented mindset to solve all of this, but the more she thought about it, the more confused she felt.

When Bai Liang leisurely arrived at the film set, she subconsciously walked up to him and said, "Senior."

"Dudu, did you not sleep well last night?" Bai Liang felt there was a hint of resentment in her tone, like someone who was grumpy when they first woke up.

"You slept well. Did you go out yesterday, senior?"

"Going out? No, but I'm planning to take you all out for something nice tonight."

Bai Liang wasn't lying; he had stayed in the RV all night, so it didn't count as going out.

"you?"

"Yeah, let's call Li Xin and Zhou Ye, what's up?"

"nothing."

Shut up, just say it!

"Senior!"

"Ok?"

"RV."

"Oh, that big RV needs to be cleaned today, but someone will drive the smaller RV over, so don't worry about not having a place to eat lunch."

Chen Duling: In the other person's mind, I am the kind of person who only cares about eating.
I couldn't help but recall a scene from a couple of days ago.

Xiao Bei pinned Chen Nian against the wall and reached out to touch her thigh, touching it quite deeply.

So Chen Duling was shaking quite a bit during filming, and the director even praised her for her good acting.

But looking back now, even when he was almost touching the top of his thigh, Bai Liang's eyes seemed quite clear.

At the time, Chen Duling thought he was amazing~
But now that I think about it, I can't help but doubt myself.
After much hesitation, he still couldn't bring himself to say it, and at that moment, Li Xin approached him with a smile.

After greeting Chen Duling, she asked Bai Liang in a somewhat affectionate tone what delicious food he would take her to eat today—it sounded a bit like she was being coquettish.

So the two started discussing the local delicacies of the mountain city, seemingly wanting to make the most of their precious time together and sample as many local specialties as possible.

For a moment, Chen Duling couldn't even get a word in edgewise.

Fortunately, they were filming.

Once she got into the role of Chen Nian, Chen Duling actually felt a sense of relief.

In real life, Chen Duling can only play games with Bai Liang, and there are no rumors about them.

In the movie, Chen Nian and Xiao Bei can form a "symbiotic" relationship in the dilapidated rental house, becoming each other's light in the darkness.

Like two wounded little animals curled up together, licking each other's wounds.
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Chongqing has always been a great city for filming movies.

According to reports, nearly one hundred films and television dramas were filmed in Chongqing in 2018 alone.

Only by truly stepping into it can one understand why this dreamlike, damp city is increasingly becoming a muse for art-house film directors.

But unlike many filming locations that merely serve as backdrops, the mountain city's character blends naturally with every story.

It inherently carries a sense of fragmentation and lingering affection. Under the continuous gloom of the mountain city, it has the texture of a thin veil of love, while also taking into account hesitation and struggle.

Surrounded by mountains on all sides, embraced by two rivers, with a dense network of bridges, rows of new and old buildings, and a complex mix of various modes of transportation.

The wharf, the winding overpasses, and the steep steps hold countless stories of vicissitudes, grudges, and affections!
Beneath the rapidly growing skyscrapers, you'll find the most authentic local barbecue, noodles, and hot pot; glamorous women stroll the streets, playing drinking games with boundless enthusiasm; the same area can transform from flat ground to a steep slope in an instant.
When the team was scouting locations for "Better Days", they initially planned to visit several places, but after arriving in the mountain city, they felt that they didn't need to look any further, this was the place.

There are many large overpasses and high-rise buildings here, as well as narrow alleys, making it like a maze.

Kui Xing Tower, Suspended Sky Bridge, Tent Building, Crown Escalator, Sujiaba Interchange
Placing the characters here gives the feeling that they can't escape this place.

It trapped Chen Nian, and it also trapped Xiao Bei.

Hmm. It feels like only in a mountain city could Wei Lai roll down such high steps.

She probably wouldn't have died from the fall anywhere else.
"Dudu is in great spirits today! Keep it up!"

"Thank you, director."

Today, Chen Duling seemed quite distracted and wasn't as polite and proper as usual.

However, the director didn't mind this at all; on the contrary, he felt that she was truly getting into character.

That air of impeccable manners, typical of a top student, seemed to finally be torn away.
This is far more important than her personal manners.

If an actor can get into character instantly, and give the director whatever feedback they want, then it's not just being impolite to them; you could even shit on their head.

Right, Liang-ge?
Bai Liang was squatting there in a rather unseemly manner. After putting on makeup and changing clothes, he looked very different from his usual self.

Wearing a worn-out black and gray T-shirt, a loose jacket, and cargo pants, with bruises and scars all over his face, his tied-up braids also highlighted his rebellious nature.

It evokes a sense of destitution and despair in a marginalized youth.

But if you look at his expression and eyes, it's completely different.

He seemed to be daydreaming, but he had actually been thinking about Chongqing delicacies like skewers and noodles for a while.

Okay, I'm just spacing out~
When the second scene started filming, he instantly transformed back into that sensitive young man who was pretending to be tough.

This made the director wonder, is the Weibo Best Actor award really that valuable these days?!
Actually, compared to Chen Duling's initial incompatibility with the role, Bai Liang's conflict with the character Xiao Bei was the biggest.

There are too many things that make me feel out of place.

But there's one thing about him that perfectly captures the youthful vibe that appears from time to time.

The concept of "youthfulness" is actually quite elusive. Although it's said that a man remains a boy until death, the two are not the same thing at all.

This is somewhat related to age, but not entirely.

He's like a gentle breeze; his words and actions, as well as your gaze, will make you feel comfortable.

To describe it specifically, it's like a slightly saturated sunny day in spring, with a gentle breeze that doesn't feel cool, and the sun is just right without being scorching or glaring.

So this thing appears on Bai Liang from time to time, and sometimes it can be so dazzling that it makes people unable to open their eyes.

If we were to describe the flavor, it would be a refreshing cucumber taste.

Another simple and direct summary is that this so-called youthful spirit can be summed up in three words: fearlessness.

Young people rejoice in life and forget about death, while the elderly worry about life and fear death.

The ancients summarized it very well long ago.

Both of these descriptions are reflected in Bai Liang.

Director: What do you mean you're not afraid of death?

When they saw Bai Liang rubbing his hands together as he walked towards the motorcycle, many people in the crew suddenly felt a sense of unease.

Some "insider legends" seemed to surface in my mind.

Scenes flashed through their minds like slides.

A car accident on the racetrack, driving the car onto a rooftop, and director Han Han earnestly advising all his colleagues at the film's press conference: Don't let Bai Liang touch any motor vehicles on set!
However, it seems a bit too late now.
With a loud roar from the engine after the throttle was suddenly twisted, the motorcycle lifted its head and adjusted its direction.

That one moment almost gave the entire crew a real scare, making their lives seem like a revolving lantern.

"Teacher Bai!"

"Brother Liang! Brother Liang!"

Slow down!

Bai Liang really loved the scene in the script where Xiao Bei rode his motorcycle and took Chen Nian around the mountain city.

However, they're not filming this scene today, but that doesn't stop him from familiarizing himself with the route first.
"Shall we take you for a walk first? Let them get you a helmet."

Bai Liang remembered his promise and took Li Xin for a ride on his motorcycle.

Li Xin's lips twitched involuntarily, mainly because he was worried that with his recent bad luck, the two of them might not be able to get back after sitting on the train.

When you're down on your luck, you should learn to be a little smarter.

Moreover, she knew how recklessly Bai Liang drove.
Afraid of dying~
At this moment, Chen Duling appeared, said nothing, and sat on the back of the motorcycle, holding two helmets in her hands.

After putting on the helmet, he reached out and hugged Bai Liang's waist.

"Senior, I'm holding you tight."

"set off!"

(End of this chapter)