Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 229 Bazaar Charity Night, the image stabilization effect is quite good.
In the blink of an eye, October had passed.

In late November, the evening breeze in Luyang finally carried a hint of coolness, no longer clinging to the lingering warmth of late summer.

When Jiang Qing finished her last scene of the day, the setting sun cast long shadows of the sycamore trees outside the film set.

He had already dyed his hair back to black, which subtly shed some of the unruly arrogance that belonged to Li Xun.

Just as I was chatting and waving goodbye to Zhang Jingyi, my phone screen lit up. It was a message from Chen Duling, a picture of a roasted chestnut stall, followed by text.

"Snacks are ready, waiting for you to start your meal."

A smile unconsciously crept onto his lips, and his fingertips quickly responded.

"Just finished work, will be there in half an hour."

This has been their daily routine lately.

As long as Jiang Qing isn't filming or has any extra work commitments, she'll stay with Chen Duling, spending most of her time at Binhu Shuangxi, and occasionally going out to eat.

Jiang Qing dedicated her time on set to Zhang Jingyi, and all her other free time to Chen Duling.

Sometimes Chen Duling would arrive early, bringing freshly collected local specialties, and sometimes Jiang Qing would pack up food from a well-known restaurant near the film set that she had mentioned.

Our usual after-dinner activity is taking a walk around the tranquil artificial lake in the center of the community. We talk about everything under the sun, from understanding the characters in the script to breaking through the algorithm bottleneck of a certain project, but we always manage to avoid mentioning the names Zhou Ye and Zhang Jingyi.

Since Chen Duling didn't bring it up, Jiang Qing naturally wouldn't take the initiative to bring it up.

The two seemed to have reached some unspoken understanding, cherishing this moment of tranquility and closeness that belonged only to them.

After a walk, if the weather is fine, the terrace becomes a stargazing spot. Sometimes we don't say anything, just lean on each other and feel the night breeze on our faces, breathing peacefully with the person next to us.

The days passed in this tacit understanding filled with the warmth of everyday life, and soon it was the 13th.

Early that morning, the internet was abuzz with discussion.

The top spots on Weibo's trending topics list were almost entirely dominated by the same keyword: "Bazaar Charity Night".

Two days ago, the guest list officially announced by Bazaar had already sparked heated discussions among netizens.

"Andy Lau, Jackson Yee, Gong Jun, Cai Xukun, Dilraba Dilmurat, Tang Yan, Zhao Liying, Huang Xiaoming, Tong Liya... Each name represents the top traffic and star power in the entertainment industry today."

Fans eagerly awaited their idol's appearance.

Starting in the afternoon, various makeup and styling photos began to appear like snowflakes. In the leaked photos from the scene, the screams of fans and the flashes of the media could be felt even through the screen, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

The event was held on the second floor of the Raffles Hotel in Shenzhen. As it approached 5 p.m., the red carpet area was already bustling with people. Fans' light boards formed a sea of ​​light, and the media area was ready with their cameras and microphones.

As heavyweight stars such as Huang Xiaoming and Zhao Liying stepped onto the red carpet amidst the host's calls and thunderous cheers, signing autographs, posing for photos, and giving interviews, the atmosphere at the event was continuously pushed to a climax.

Photos from the scene were continuously uploaded to the internet, sparking even more heated discussions.

For example, a female celebrity's look, a male celebrity's outfit, or who wore the latest haute couture from a certain brand today will become the focus of heated discussions and will also become something for fans to show off to others.

Zhang Ruonan's van slowly stopped outside the hotel, and the few fans present gave her a warm cheer as she got out of the car.

She flashed her signature bright smile and waved to fans as she walked down the red carpet.

She put a lot of thought into her look today, wearing a pink petal-patterned strapless tulle dress. It wasn't the most dazzling style, but it made her look fresh and gentle.

The strapless design perfectly showcased her square shoulders and swan-like neck, while the three-dimensional petal embroidery on the dress was just right, making it seem as if flowers were blooming with every step she took.

The fitted waist of the dress perfectly accentuated her slender figure, and the floor-length fringed skirt added to the overall elegant and sophisticated look.

Looking at Tong Liya, who was being interviewed by the host on the red carpet ahead, she took a deep breath.

Given her status, she was destined to be just an accessory in such a star-studded event.

Sure enough, when she walked to the entrance of the red carpet, guided by staff, the process seemed to stall for a moment.

The host was enthusiastically introducing the next, even bigger star guest, and upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Huang Bo, which was not surprising.

After a short wait, a hostess wearing a name tag quickly came up to us with a professional smile on her face, but her tone left no room for doubt.

"This way, Teacher Zhang. Let's go take some promotional photos over there first. It'll be quick."

She pointed to an advertising vehicle decorated with flowers and bearing a huge logo of a sponsor on the side of the red carpet.

Zhang Ruonan's heart skipped a beat.

She was well aware of this arrangement; it was a way for the organizers to exploit the celebrities, using their exposure to meet the sponsors' demands. Many celebrities were involved in this scheme.

Many big-name celebrities can ignore this, but small-time artists like her can only swallow this injustice in silence.

She maintained a polite smile, but a sense of helpless bitterness welled up inside her.

Not having enough status often means being unable to control one's own destiny.

"it is good."

She nodded and was about to follow the hostess to the glaring advertising vehicle.

Just then, a clear voice suddenly broke in.

It wasn't tall, but it possessed a peculiar penetrating power.

"Hold on."

The hostess instinctively stopped in her tracks.

Zhang Ruonan looked in the direction of the sound.

A sharp figure came into view; Jiang Qing, dressed in a dark gray suit with subtle patterns, appeared at the entrance of the inner aisle of the red carpet at some point.

He had clearly just entered as well, his posture upright and his steps composed, his deep gaze piercing through the crowd and landing precisely on her.

His face showed no particular expression, only a faint smile on his lips, as he walked straight toward her.

The surrounding noise seemed to instantly become a blurred background, and she was momentarily dazed.

Why is he here?

Jiang Qing walked to a spot a step away from her, and with an unspoken familiarity, naturally extended his arm to her, slightly bending his elbow in an inviting gesture.

"Let's go together, Teacher Zhang."

His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just enough for those nearby to hear clearly, carrying a reassuring certainty.

Zhang Ruonan stared at him blankly, her mind going blank for a moment.

Looking at the face she had often thought of in recent months, her heart felt as if it had been gently struck by something, and then began to pound violently.

The first encounter on the plane, the autograph in the VIP lounge, the laughter in first class... those fragmented memories surged up instantly, crystal clear.

She never expected to see him again here in this way, and she never expected him to help her out of this predicament.

All the grievances and helplessness vanished instantly in the face of his outstretched arm and that calm "Teacher Zhang".

She even forgot to think about why he was there, and forgot about the cameras around her.

Her mind suddenly cleared, almost instinctively, and a bright, genuinely surprised smile bloomed on her face, her eyebrows curving and her two dimples clearly visible.

Without the slightest hesitation, she reached out and gently took his arm, feeling the cool texture of the suit fabric and the reassuring strength of his arm.

"Okay."

Her voice was clear and crisp, with a light laugh.

Jiang Qing nodded slightly, no longer looking at the somewhat bewildered etiquette lady beside her, and directly led Zhang Ruonan onto the brightly lit, star-studded red carpet.

"Jiang Qing! It's Jiang Qing! He actually came too!"

"President Jiang, please look this way!"

"Zhang Ruonan! Nannan looks so beautiful today!"

"President Jiang, this way! Please look at the camera!"

"Mr. Jiang..."

The moment the two stepped onto the red carpet side by side, the previously scattered media cameras seemed to instantly find their focus, and the sound of shutters suddenly intensified, like a sudden storm.

A huge roar erupted from the fan area, the shouts almost lifting the roof off. "Jiang Qing! Jiang Qing! Ahhh!"

"My God! Jiang Qing and Zhang Ruonan walked the red carpet together?!"

"They know each other?! They walked the red carpet together?!"

"I think I met them at the airport, and it even made it to the trending topics."

"Why worry about all that? As long as the man is handsome and the woman is beautiful, that's enough!"

"Jiang Shen!"

……

The enthusiastic response from the audience made Zhang Ruonan unconsciously tighten her grip on Jiang Qing's hand, and her smile became stiff.

Jiang Qing noticed her nervousness and, without making a sound, gently placed his other hand on the back of her hand that was linked with his arm, giving it a reassuring pat, the gesture as natural as that of an old friend.

He turned his head and nodded slightly to the cameras in the main media area, appearing completely at ease, as if he were just attending an ordinary business dinner.

He didn't need to attend Bazaar events in person, but Zhao Quan said he was now considered half an insider, so he persuaded the executive who was originally representing Wuwen to attend in person.

He agreed without much thought. Dudu left Luyang at the beginning of the month to join the crew of "Chang Yue Jin Ming". The filming of the lighter was progressing very smoothly, so leaving for a while wouldn't be a problem.

The organizers of Bazaar were unaware that he would be coming in person.

As soon as he arrived, he saw Zhang Ruonan being put in a difficult position. Remembering their previous encounter at the airport, he stepped forward and helped her out.

"President Jiang! Look this way!"

"Teacher Zhang! Look here and smile! Yes, thank you!"

"You two! Look this way!"

The two people accepted the markers in front of the autograph board.

Just as Zhang Ruonan was about to sign her name in the designated spot, Jiang Qing suddenly whispered something.

"Sign here."

He tapped a relatively empty area on the signature board with the tip of his pen.

Zhang Ruonan didn't understand why, but she still signed her name in that spot as instructed.

Jiang Qing then neatly signed his own name above hers, the two names side by side, clear and eye-catching.

Zhang Ruonan looked at the two names and instantly understood. When she looked up at Jiang Qing, she found that he had already turned around.

The host, Li Xiaofeng, finally realized what was happening and immediately greeted him with great enthusiasm.

"Wow! Welcome, President Jiang! Welcome, Ruonan! It's such a pleasant surprise to see you two walking hand in hand on our Bazaar red carpet! President Jiang, in what capacity are you attending our charity gala tonight?"

Jiang Qing took the microphone, and her voice clearly resonated throughout the venue through the speakers.

"Wuwen Technology has always been concerned about social welfare undertakings. We are honored to be invited by the organizer and hope to do our part for charity tonight."

The answer was official and watertight.

The host immediately turned the microphone towards Zhang Ruonan.

"Where's Ruonan? She looks beautiful in that dress today. How does it feel to walk the red carpet with President Jiang?"

Zhang Ruonan was still immersed in Jiang Qing's actions when she heard the question and subconsciously turned her head to look at the man beside her.

Jiang Qing looked down at her, his gaze gentle.

This eye contact looked particularly evocative on camera, instantly drawing a flurry of camera shutters.

Zhang Ruonan felt a warmth in her heart, and a bright, infectious smile returned to her face as she gently raised the microphone.

"It felt...like taking a really smooth and safe flight?"

She cleverly used the "flight" reference, subtly alluding to the origins of their acquaintance, while also displaying a touch of girlish playfulness.

Jiang Qing's smile deepened, and she naturally took over the conversation.

"Looks like the image stabilization bracket worked well last time?"

He was referring to the lame joke he made about her dropping her phone on the plane.

Zhang Ruonan immediately burst out laughing, her eyes sparkling.

"Great results! My phone is safe this time!"

The familiarity between the two made many people in the audience look thoughtful, and they couldn't help but wonder about their true relationship.

The host became even more enthusiastic upon seeing this.

"Haha, it seems you two have a good relationship! Please come to our backdrop to capture this wonderful moment!"

The two posed for a photo together, looking like a perfect match, instantly capturing the hearts of many media outlets.

Immediately, Jiang Qing gentlemanly supported Zhang Ruonan's lower back.

"Let's go."

"Ah."

Zhang Ruonan obediently responded.

Guided by staff, the two quickly left the red carpet area and entered the inner area.

Once inside the relatively quiet banquet hall corridor, Zhang Ruonan finally breathed a long sigh of relief, though her cheeks still felt a little hot.

She released Jiang Qing's hand, turned around, and looked at him with bright eyes, filled with undisguised gratitude and curiosity.

"Thank you so much! How did you manage to show up all of a sudden?"

Jiang Qing smiled and adjusted her cuffs, speaking casually as if she were discussing the weather.

"I happened to be invited, and since I saw you being taken to the advertising truck, I thought I'd lend a hand along the way."

He paused, then looked up at her.

"It's better not to go to places like that."

"On the way?"

Zhang Ruonan blinked. Although she didn't believe him, she didn't delve into it either. She just stared at him intently.

"Anyway, thank you so much! You have no idea how embarrassed I was just now... You're my savior! I'll treat you to dinner later, you can choose the place."

Jiang Qing looked at her energetic and carefree demeanor and found her personality quite admirable.

"It's no trouble at all, no need for a meal. Just don't let the reporters take pictures and write nonsense."

He reminded him, half-jokingly.

"Oh yes, yes!"

Zhang Ruonan nodded quickly, made a gesture of covering her mouth, and then couldn't help but laugh.

"But walking the red carpet today was totally worth it! Thanks to President Jiang, we're guaranteed to be trending on social media!"

Her tone carried a hint of excitement.

Jiang Qing raised an eyebrow, neither confirming nor denying.

"go in."

"Uh-huh."

Zhang Ruonan nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice.

Immediately, the two walked side by side into the banquet hall.

(End of this chapter)