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

Chapter 255 Jing Tian, ​​unwilling to accept defeat, secretly plots something.
Time flies, and before we know it, it's the end of November.

A week has passed since the incident in Xingcheng, and apart from a certain circle, the entertainment industry is still stuck on speculative guesses about the relationships behind Wang Cheran.

As for Zhang Yang, he disappeared from the entertainment industry in just one week, becoming a topic of conversation among industry insiders recently.

This year, due to negative news involving several top celebrities, relevant departments launched the "Clean Up Action" to rectify the chaos in the entertainment industry. Coupled with the outbreak of the epidemic in many places at the end of the year, many large-scale events in the industry were canceled, including the Scream Night and the Tencent Video All Star Awards.

However, the filming of the "Lighter" movie crew has not been affected. As of now, filming is more than halfway complete and is expected to wrap up before the Lunar New Year.

Around 2 PM.

As autumn deepens in Luyang, the chill of the season grows stronger. The sky is a clear, deep blue, and sunlight streams through the glass curtain walls of tall buildings, carrying a cool warmth.

Inside an office building in the city center, the crew of the TV series "Lighter" is busy filming key scenes depicting Li Xun and Zhu Yun's early entrepreneurial days.

The production team built a startup scene full of geek atmosphere, with exposed pipes, stacked server chassis, whiteboards covered with dense algorithm formulas, and coffee cups and energy drink cans scattered around, all contributing to the space.

Liu Junjie sat behind the monitor, focused, occasionally issuing instructions through his headset.

In front of the camera, Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi are rehearsing their lines.

At that moment, a graceful figure quietly appeared at the entrance of the film set.

The person who arrived was wearing a well-tailored long gray trench coat, a matching baseball cap pulled low, and black sunglasses, so low-key that he almost blended into the background.

Even so, the slender waist and well-proportioned figure outlined by the trench coat belt still exuded an extraordinary temperament.

The person who arrived was Jing Tian.

She brought only one capable female assistant, and gestured for the approaching stagehand to be quiet, speaking softly.

"Please don't make a fuss. I'm here to visit Teacher Jiang on set. I don't want to disturb everyone's filming."

The stagehand recognized her, nodded quickly, pulled back the cordon, and stepped aside to let the two of them in.

Jing Tian and her companion walked through the busy film set and arrived at the edge of the enclosed area. Her gaze landed precisely on the tall figure in the center of the filming area.

On camera, Jiang Qing and Zhao Zhiwei are enacting a heated argument.

He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the sleeves casually rolled up to his elbows, and his hair wasn't as neatly styled as usual, with a few strands hanging unruly over his forehead.

At this moment, he was no longer the calm and composed tech upstart; his eyes were filled with a desperate edge and an undeniable desire for control.

"This algorithm architecture must be completely redesigned! You think piling on code will solve the problem? You're going in the wrong direction; the faster you run, the more disastrous the outcome!"

Jiang Qing's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a metallic, cold quality. Her eyes were sharp as knives as she stared intently at Zhao Zhiwei opposite her, and the powerful sense of oppression almost pierced through the lens.

He leaned forward slightly, one hand on the table piled with computer cases, the other hand scratching his hair in frustration. His chin was clenched, and he perfectly embodied the stubbornness and obsession unique to geniuses.

Jing Tian stood in the shadows on the outskirts, her eyes behind her sunglasses slightly widened, staring intently at him without blinking.

She had seen Jiang Qing's composed, aloof, and skillful demeanor at charity galas, and his reliable, all-encompassing presence at Zhuyunxuan, but she had never seen him so... vibrant, sharp, and even somewhat savage.

The explosive power and focus of that immersion in the role stirred a strange ripple in her heart.

How many more faces of this man has she never seen before?
Suddenly, my thoughts drifted back to half a month ago.

After Jiang Qing gave her a three-day deadline, she practically counted down the seconds.

At 3 p.m. on the third day, the phone screen lit up precisely on time, displaying an extremely concise message from Jiang Qing.

"Teacher Jing Tian, ​​the matter has been resolved. You can confirm it yourself."

There were no unnecessary pleasantries, no boasting, and it was as calm as if they were announcing something trivial.

She was holding her phone, and her palms were sweaty.

With a last shred of trepidation, she tried contacting the creditor nicknamed Blackie, pretending to agree to pay, and asking him to send a short video clip to verify the goods first.

There was silence on the other end of the phone at first, followed by various excuses and incoherent ramblings. Finally, a barely perceptible panic crept in, and the person just wouldn't utter a single word.

At that moment, she was overwhelmed by immense joy and an unbelievable sense of relief.

He really did it!

So clean, so thorough, so silent!
She immediately sent Jiang Qing a series of grateful messages, filled with the excitement of surviving a disaster.

However, his reply remained calmly formulaic: "Received. The matter is settled. The fee is one million. Account information will be sent later."

Looking at that message, she felt a strange tightness in her chest and a sense of emptiness as she stared at her phone screen.

She paid the money readily, but felt something was missing.

The transaction was over, but the person who had helped her tear through the darkness in her predicament seemed to have retreated to a safe distance.

This efficient and businesslike approach actually made her want to get closer to him!

By some strange twist of fate, she came here under the pretext of attending a brand event in Luyang.

She wanted to... thank him in person.

Hmm...that's it.

"Cut! Great! This one's passed! Ready for the next one!"

Liu Junjie's voice interrupted Jing Tian's thoughts.

Filming was paused, and the atmosphere on set immediately relaxed.

The sharp edge that Jiang Qing had exuded, reminiscent of Li Xun, quickly faded. He straightened up, stretched his stiff neck, and casually glanced around the perimeter of the film set.

Almost immediately, he spotted the gray figure that still stood out in the crowd.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, then he nodded naturally in Jing Tian's direction and walked towards her.

He instantly guessed the female celebrity's purpose for coming.

"Teacher Jing Tian".

Jiang Qing's voice returned to its usual gentle and steady tone, tinged with just the right amount of surprise.

"What brings you here? You didn't even tell me beforehand."

He walked up to Jing Tian and naturally extended his hand.

Jing Tian took off her sunglasses, revealing her gentle and radiant face, her eyes filled with a sincere smile, and gently shook his hand.

"Teacher Jiang, I'm sorry to bother you. I happened to be working nearby and thought I'd stop by since it's close by."

Her gaze shifted to the filming area behind Jiang Qing.

"The filming was excellent. Teacher Jiang gives people a completely different feeling in front of the camera."

"It's just a job requirement."

Jiang Qing smiled and turned her gaze to Zhang Jingyi and the others who had curiously gathered around.

"Come, let me introduce you. This is Teacher Jing Tian."

Hello, Teacher Jing Tian!

Zhao Zhiwei had a loud voice, carrying the excitement of a fan meeting their idol.

"Hello, Ms. Jingtian, I am Zhang Jingyi."

Zhang Jingyi's voice was clear and crisp, her smile polite and appropriate. Her bright eyes quickly swept between Jing Tian and Jiang Qing, with a hint of barely perceptible inquiry.

She was dressed casually today, without makeup, but she radiated youthful energy and had clear, bright eyes.

"Zeng Keni".

"Qian Didi".

Jing Tian greeted everyone with a smile, her demeanor poised, graceful, and approachable.

"Hello, I'm Jing Tian. Thank you all for your hard work filming." Her gaze lingered on Zhang Jingyi's face for a moment longer, and she didn't miss the slight wariness in the girl's eyes.

Understanding dawned on her, and her smile softened further as she looked at Zhang Jingyi.

"Jingyi, right? Your eyes are so beautiful."

"Thank you, Sister Jingtian."

Zhang Jingyi felt a little embarrassed by the praise, and her wariness lessened somewhat, but her fingers still unconsciously twirled the hem of her clothes.

As they were exchanging pleasantries, a small commotion arose at the entrance of the film set.

A fancy food cart decorated with flowers and a banner that read "Wishing the crew of 'Lighter and Princess Dress' a smooth shoot" was pushed in, followed by a coffee cart full of hot drinks.

The people at the scene cheered.

"Just a little thought."

Jing Tian spoke at the opportune moment, smiling sweetly.

"Everyone works hard filming, so we'll give you some energy to replenish your energy. We have coffee, hot drinks, and some snacks."

"Wow! Thank you, Teacher Jingtian!"

Zhao Zhiwei was the first to lead the applause.

"Thank you so much!"

The others also expressed their gratitude, and the atmosphere immediately became even more lively.

Zhang Jingyi also showed a sincere smile.

"Thank you so much, Sister Jingtian, you've gone to too much trouble."

Jiang Qing looked at the food cart, then at Jing Tian, ​​her tone tinged with amusement.

"Teacher Jing Tian, ​​you're too kind."

"Of course, about what happened before..."

Jing Tian paused before speaking, remembering the occasion, but gave Jiang Qing a meaningful, deep look.

"I've always wanted to thank you properly."

Jiang Qingxin understood, nodded slightly, and said nothing more.

Jing Tian's gaze swept around the set again, lingering for a fraction of a second on Zhang Jingyi's youthful face, who was secretly observing her.

She quietly suppressed the vague thoughts in her mind, naturally raised her hand to look at her watch, and showed a perfectly appropriate apology on her face.

"Oh dear, look at my memory, I almost forgot that I have a video shoot to do later. Everyone, I won't disturb your filming any longer."

She turned to Jiang Qing, her smile gentle and graceful.

"Teacher Jiang, you're busy, so I'll take my leave now. I wish you a successful filming!"

Jiang Qing smiled and nodded, without saying anything more.

She nodded to Zhang Jingyi and the others.

"Jingyi, and everyone else, keep it up!"

"Take care, Sister Jingtian!"

Zhang Jingyi quickly responded. Watching Jing Tian gracefully turn and leave, the slight jealousy and wariness she had felt earlier had largely dissipated with the other party's decisive farewell.

It seems... it really was just a regular friend visiting the set?
Jiang Qing symbolically took two steps to see him off.

"Please be careful on the road, Ms. Jing Tian."

"Okay, Teacher Jiang, please wait a moment."

Jing Tian put on sunglasses, smiled faintly, and turned around with her assistant, quickly disappearing at the entrance of the film set.

As soon as the person left, Zhao Zhiwei immediately sidled up to Jiang Qing and started making faces at her.

"Teacher Jiang, you're amazing! Teacher Jing Tian is a well-known beauty in the industry!"

Zeng Keni also joked with a smile.

"That's right, Teacher Jiang is truly charming!"

Zhang Jingyi didn't say anything, but just crossed her arms and looked at Jiang Qing with bright eyes, her little eyes saying "Confess quickly."

Jiang Qing's face remained calm; she simply raised her hand and patted Zhao Zhiwei's shoulder lightly.

"What are you thinking? It just happened to be a coincidence. I met him once at the Bazaar Charity Night, it was just normal interaction."

His tone was calm, his eyes were open, and he casually picked up a bottle of water next to him, unscrewed the cap, and handed it to Zhang Jingyi next to him.

"Have some water, is your throat dry?"

Zhang Jingyi took the water and looked at Jiang Qing's perfectly normal appearance, and the last bit of doubt in her heart completely disappeared.

She gulped down a big mouthful, a smile involuntarily creeping onto her lips as she muttered to herself.

"You know the truth."

Jiang Qing smiled, watching the girl's jealous expression.

Just then, my phone vibrated slightly in my pocket.

He casually glanced at the screen; it was a new message notification from Jing Tian.

"Bamboo Grove Pavilion, Listening to the Pine Pavilion, 7 o'clock."

The sending time is displayed as one minute ago.

Jiang Qing's expression remained unchanged. She lightly tapped the screen with her fingertip and casually slipped the phone back into her pocket.

He turned to look at Liu Junjie, who was eating dessert.

"Director Liu, in the next scene between Jingyi and me, I think Li Xun's reaction in the script could be toned down a bit, that disdainful and lazy attitude..."

Soon, the film set became busy again after Jiang Qing spoke.

The day of filming went smoothly.

As night falls, in a quiet alley in the old city of Luyang, the sign of "Zhuliguan" exudes an antique charm under the warm yellow glow of lanterns.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door is like stepping back in time. The courtyard is deep, with swaying bamboo shadows and flowing water, isolating you from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Led by a waitress dressed in a plain cheongsam, Jiang Qing walked through a winding corridor and stopped in front of a private room called Tingsong Pavilion.

The waiter silently pushed open the carved wooden door, bowed, and withdrew.

The private room was lit with soft, warm yellow light, and the furnishings were elegant, with rosewood tables and chairs, and landscape paintings with a profound artistic conception hanging on the walls.

A shapely figure stood by the window, gazing at the swaying bamboo shadows in the courtyard outside.

Hearing the door open, she slowly turned around.

Upon seeing Jiang Qing, the other woman's face lit up with a bright smile, her eyes shining with a hint of joy.

"President Jiang, you are very punctual."

Her voice was softer than during the day, and it also carried a hint of coquettishness that she had never heard before.

As dusk settled outside the window, Jiang Qing gazed at the beautiful figure opposite him, her eyes flickering slightly.

Her outfit tonight seems unusually... daring!
(End of this chapter)