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

Chapter 298 Her Charm Remains Undiminished
The air inside the RV felt as if it were on fire.

The heavy car doors shut out the noise of the outside world, leaving only the low hum of the air conditioner's warm air and the ever-present, elegant woody scent that belonged to Chen Duling.

At this moment, the aroma seemed to be stirred by an invisible force, becoming viscous and ambiguous.

Before Chen Duling could finish her teasing question, "Are you feeling particularly panicked?", Jiang Qing suddenly tightened his grip on her hand, pulling her into his arms with irresistible force, while his other hand tightly encircled her slender waist.

Before Chen Duling could even gasp, Jiang Qing, with his burning breath, precisely silenced her unfinished words.

"Well--!"

The initial shock made Chen Duling's eyes widen instantly, and her body tensed up abruptly.

The warmth from her lips was like a spark thrown into dry tinder, instantly igniting the longing that had been suppressed in her heart for so long.

As you gradually adapt, the tension melts away like thin ice meeting fire, replaced by a thrill enveloped in familiarity, followed by an irresistible descent into infatuation.

Her fingers, which were pressed against Jiang Qing's chest, twitched slightly, then, as if finding a foothold, slowly climbed up his broad shoulders and tightened.

This silent response was like an invitation.

Jiang Qing felt her body soften, tightened his arms, and held her even closer in his embrace, as if he wanted to squeeze all the time they had been apart into this hug.

Their entanglement became passionate and prolonged, carrying an atmosphere of mutual familiarity and intense longing.

His warm palms gently caressed her back through her cashmere sweater, a gesture that was both comforting and possessive, as if confirming her presence.

Chen Duling felt all her strength drained away, and could only lean softly against him, passively enduring this plunder that made her heart tremble and her soul resonate.

The aloofness and composure he usually maintained crumbled at this moment.

Her cool, aloof features were already veiled in a misty haze, and her cheeks were flushed with a captivating blush, like newly blossoming peach blossoms.

After an unknown amount of time, until both of them were breathing heavily and their oxygen was depleted, Jiang Qing stepped back slightly, his forehead pressed against hers, his nose rubbing intimately against hers, their hot breaths mingling together.

His voice was low and hoarse.

"I miss you, Dudu..."

Chen Duling breathed heavily with her lips slightly parted, her eyes glazed as she looked at his face so close to hers. His expression, devoid of any coldness, was full of charming allure as his eyes sparkled with a captivating allure, more alluring than any deliberate adornment.

She gave a soft "hmm," her voice nasal like a kitten's whimper, her fingers unconsciously tightening around the lapel of his coat.

Jiang Qing's gaze fell on her slightly swollen, moist lips, and his Adam's apple bobbed violently.

The demands I just made have not quenched my thirst; instead, they have ignited an even deeper longing.

His hand, which was around her waist, was no longer satisfied with just caressing her through the fabric. With a burning urgency, it slowly moved upwards along the soft curve of her waist, his fingertips groping for the edge of the cashmere sweater's hem, with a naked intention, trying to probe beneath her warm skin...

Just as his fingertips were about to touch the delicate skin on her waist, alarm bells went off in Chen Duling's mind!
This is not a private, secluded space!
This is on the film set!
Inside the RV where people come and go!

Even through the thin car wall, there are countless eyes watching!

"Jiang Qing!"

She was jolted awake from her passion, her voice tinged with the urgency of a startled breath. She pressed her hands against his chest, gently pushing him away, her cheeks flushed crimson.

"No! Outside...outside is full of people!"

Her eyes regained their clarity, and she sternly stopped him, her face showing lingering fear.

Jiang Qing's movements came to an abrupt halt.

He felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head; the lust in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by deep embarrassment.

Only then did I realize that I had almost lost control and how inappropriate the location was.

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Qing forced himself to suppress the urge to thrash around her, but his arms remained wrapped around her waist, not letting go completely, reluctant to part with the soft, warm touch.

He looked down at Chen Duling in his arms; her appearance at that moment was truly captivating.

Her long hair was slightly disheveled, with a few strands clinging to her sweaty temples. Her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were watery and hazy. Her usual aloofness had vanished, leaving only a charming and alluring beauty after being completely immersed in passion. Her red lips were slightly swollen, like rose petals wet with dew, eager to be picked, exuding a fatal allure.

Jiang Qing's gaze deepened, still carrying the lingering heat of his gaze.

Chen Duling felt uncomfortable under his gaze. The aggressive look in Jiang Qing's eyes made her panic. Afraid that he would act impulsively again, she quickly spoke up again, her voice soft and slightly embarrassed.

"Still staring! Where did your usual composure go? Let me go, you lecher!"

She twisted slightly, trying to break free from his embrace.

Jiang Qing finally snapped out of her daze, realizing her lapse in composure, and awkwardly touched the bridge of her nose.

"Uh...sorry, I was a little..."

He let go of her hand, took a small step back, and created some distance, trying to let the overly hot and sticky air in the carriage circulate a bit, and also to give each other some space to calm down.

I casually loosened my collar and felt my throat was a little dry.

He also felt that his self-control seemed to have declined significantly.

Chen Duling glared at him reproachfully, her eyes filled with embarrassment and annoyance, yet also with a hint of helplessness and a subtle sweetness.

She tidied her slightly messy hair and the hem of her cashmere sweater that he had crumpled, walked to the mini-fridge next to her, took out a bottle of cold mineral water, unscrewed the cap and handed it to him, trying to divert attention from the awkward and ambiguous atmosphere.

"Here, have some water to cool down."

His tone carried a hint of sarcasm.

Jiang Qing shook his head and chuckled, took the water, tilted his head back and gulped down several mouthfuls. The icy liquid slid down his throat and did indeed calm his churning blood a little.

"Thank you."

His voice regained its usual calmness.

"You're going straight to the airport in a bit?"

Chen Duling also grabbed a bottle of water for herself, took small sips, and pressed the cool bottle against her slightly flushed cheeks, asking softly.

"Ah."

Jiang Qing nodded and took another sip of water.

"Filming for 'Lighter' will probably wrap up in about three more days. After that, there'll be a ton of things to do for the company's annual party, including summaries, outlooks, and all sorts of year-end socializing. I'll probably be busy for a few days."

He paused, looked at her, and his eyes softened.

"Once all this is done, I can go home and relax for the New Year. What about you? How many days off will you get for the Spring Festival?"

Chen Duling leaned against the door frame, sighed upon hearing this, and her shoulders slumped slightly.

"Don't even mention it. Our production is on a tight schedule, so the crew only gets three days off. We can only fly back to Xiamen on the afternoon of New Year's Eve, and we have to fly back on the afternoon of the second day of the Lunar New Year to continue filming."

Her tone carried a hint of grievance.

"I feel even worse off than those who work 9 to 5; I can't even smell the festive atmosphere of the New Year."

Jiang Qing felt a little soft-hearted when she saw the rare display of girlishness in her.

He walked over and gently tucked a strand of hair, damp with sweat and clinging to her skin, behind her ear with his fingertips.

"Thank you for your hard work, Dudu."

The movements were natural and fluid, tinged with tenderness.

This intimate gesture made Chen Duling's cheeks, which had just cooled down, warm up again. But instead of dodging, she tilted her head slightly, blinked her eyes, and like a rabbit seeking comfort, rubbed her cheeks against his warm palms in a dependent manner, complaining softly.

"you do not say……"

The two snuggled together quietly for a while, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

The faint sound of the venue manager's loudspeaker outside the RV reminded them of the hustle and bustle of reality and the passage of time.

This brief moment of closeness, like stolen time, is exceptionally precious.

After a moment of silence, Chen Duling seemed to have made up her mind. She raised her head, looked into Jiang Qing's deep eyes, and her tone became serious.

“Jiang Qing… Xiao Ye is a very cute girl.” Jiang Qing had no idea that she would suddenly bring up Zhou Ye, especially after such an intimate and tender moment.

He paused for a moment, then his eyes filled with undisguised curiosity.

"Hmm? Why are you suddenly bringing her up? You two... have met in private? What did you talk about?"

He keenly recalled Zhou Ye's unusually "understanding" and even generous behavior on the set of "Protecting the Heart" today, and his intuition told him that it must be related to the person in front of him.

Chen Duling winked mischievously, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, a mysterious and slightly smug smile appearing on her lips, like a little fox hiding a secret.

"I won't tell you~"

She drew out the last syllable, avoiding his further questioning.

"This is a secret between us girls."

However, her expression quickly became serious, even carrying a hint of earnest request, as she looked directly at him with her clear eyes.

"Jiang Qing, promise me that in the future... no matter what happens between us, you must protect her and not hurt her. She is simple and pure-hearted and deserves to be treated well. Don't let her sincerity down."

Looking at the genuine concern in Chen Duling's eyes, Jiang Qing felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

Although he didn't understand exactly what had happened between them, the fact that Dudu could speak so highly of Xiaoye and even genuinely consider her future, making such a request to him, was undoubtedly an unexpected and positive sign for him.

He suppressed his smile and nodded solemnly.

"Okay, I promise you."

Upon receiving his solemn promise, the seriousness on Chen Duling's face instantly melted away, and she reverted to being that slightly mischievous and quirky "evil rabbit."

She stretched out her finger and poked Jiang Qing's firm chest with a touch of coquettish force, her tone both charming and accusatory.

"It's all your fault! You've changed so much! You used to be such a fine young man, and now..."

She deliberately left her sentence unfinished, but her big, watery eyes were full of knowing teasing, and a blush crept onto her cheeks, whether from embarrassment or anger, it was hard to tell.

Jiang Qing was both amused and exasperated by her sudden change of expression and her blunt yet slightly coquettish accusation, and could only helplessly raise her hands in surrender.

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault, alright?"

He appeared very sincere.

Chen Duling glared at him angrily, pretending to hit him.

She could tell at a glance that this person was being unreasonable with her.

Jiang Qing had no choice but to resume his serious expression and look at her intently.

Chen Duling glanced at him sideways, then looked at the time; the one-hour deadline given by the director was almost up.

"We really should go out."

Chen Duling took a deep breath, quickly tidied her hair and costume in front of the small mirror inside the car, and put on the aloof and distant mask that belonged to the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Joy again, but a trace of lingering watery light remained deep in her eyes.

"If we don't go out soon, those gossipy folks outside, especially Bai Lu, will probably start sticking their ears to the door."

Jiang Qing smiled and straightened her clothes, which had been wrinkled from being pulled.

"Let's go. If we stay any longer, Director Ju will come knocking on the door to urge his second female lead to start work, and I also need to catch my flight."

Pushing open the heavy RV door, the crisp, dry air of a winter afternoon instantly rushed in, bringing with it countless gossipy glances.

As expected, Bai Lu was the first to hop over as if she had springs in her body. Her eyes swept back and forth between the two of them like searchlights, focusing on Chen Duling's slightly flushed cheeks and exceptionally moist lips, with a mysterious "I understand, I understand" smile on her face.

"Finished chatting? Did you enjoy catching up?"

The egret asked with a smile, deliberately emphasizing the words "reminiscing," implying something was amiss.

Chen Duling remained calm, as if she hadn't been the one whispering sweet nothings and sharing intimate moments in the RV just moments before. Only a faint blush at the base of her ears betrayed a hint of what had happened.

"Well, let's catch up on what's been going on lately, and I also mentioned the progress of his new drama."

Her answer was impeccable and her tone was calm.

Jiang Qing regained her usual composure and calmness, and smiled as she said goodbye to Luo Yunxi, Sun Zhenni and the others who had gathered around her.

Goodbye everyone, let's get together again next time.

His gaze inadvertently swept across the edge of the crowd.

Deng Wei and Wang Xichao were still standing there, their expressions even more unpleasant than before, especially Deng Wei, whose eyes held an undisguised resentment as he looked at him.

Wang Xichao had a gloomy face, his gaze shifting back and forth between Dudu and himself.

Jiang Qing understood immediately, and a very faint smile appeared on her lips, so quick that it was almost impossible to catch.

He walked up to Chen Duling, smiling and extending his hand with an open and honest demeanor.

"I'm leaving now. Take care of yourself, Teacher Chen. Don't get thinner next time we meet."

"Yes, have a safe trip and hope the filming goes smoothly."

Chen Duling also extended her hand, her posture calm and elegant.

Shaking hands is supposed to be a polite and restrained way of saying goodbye.

The next second, Jiang Qing, taking advantage of the handshake gesture, leaned forward slightly and brought his ear close to Chen Duling's ear.

To outsiders, this gesture may seem like a whispered farewell between close friends.

He whispered a teasing tone in a voice only the two of them could hear, with a hint of mockery.

"As expected, her charm is still as strong as ever. Our school beauty Chen's admiring gaze is almost burning my back."

A warm breath brushed against her sensitive earlobe.

Chen Duling's heart suddenly raced, her body tensed, but she still maintained a proper smile on her face.

She instantly understood his meaning, and her gaze swept over Deng Wei and Wang Xichao, whose faces were ashen, not far away. Then she raised her delicate chin, gave Jiang Qing a slightly proud smile, and responded in a whisper that only he could hear.

"That's natural."

Its lively and proud appearance is just like a smug bunny with its fluffy tail raised, with a hint of defiance, yet it's incredibly cute.

These intimate whispers, subtle gestures, and charming expressions, in the eyes of Deng Wei and Wang Xichao, who had been watching them intently, were nothing short of a complete declaration of defeat.

Deng Wei's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and his fists, hanging at his sides, were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

Wang Xichao snorted coldly, turned around abruptly, and refused to look in their direction again.

Jiang Qing took in the reactions of the two people, straightened up with satisfaction, released their hands, and looked back at everyone with an impeccable and polite smile on her face.

"Please wait a moment, everyone. Goodbye."

After speaking, accompanied by Chen Duo and Zhou Zhengkai, he turned and strode towards the exit of the film set. The hem of his dark coat was lifted by the wind, and his back was upright and composed.

Chen Duling stood there, secretly chuckling as she thought about his unusually childlike behavior just now, and suddenly had a concrete understanding of the saying "Men are boys until they die".

She watched his tall figure walk through the film set and disappear around the corner of the ornately decorated building.

The afternoon sun of winter danced on his shoulders, casting a long shadow that seemed to take away the intense heat inside the RV.

The smile on her face gradually faded, returning to her usual gentle expression, but a tender, expectant light settled deep in the depths of her eyes.

When will we meet next time?

The noise from the film set enveloped her again, and He Shuping's voice called out to her.

She took a deep breath, turned and walked towards the filming area, donning once again the magnificent and aloof attire of the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Joy.

But only she knew that in a soft corner of her heart, she had quietly lit a lamp for the person who had just left, waiting for their reunion.

She didn't care at all what other people would gossip about.

What else can I do?
(End of this chapter)