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

Chapter 299 The Lighter's Filming Ends, He Only Has Eyes for Me

The next day, at 7:30 in the morning.

The air was crisp and clear, carrying a lingering chill.

The set of Lighter Studios became busier earlier than usual, with the aroma of coffee mingling with the subtle hum of the equipment starting up and the faint smell of dust kicked up by the staff.

Jiang Qing had just stepped across the familiar yellow warning line into the film set when she was surrounded by a chorus of congratulations.

Good morning, Teacher Jiang! Congratulations!

"Teacher Jiang is amazing! The data for 'The Beginning' is incredible!"

"It was trending on social media the day before yesterday! Teacher Jiang is amazing!"

"Our 'Lighter' show is already generating buzz even before it airs, all thanks to Teacher Jiang!"

……

The stagehand carrying the track slab, the lighting technician, the photography assistant holding the reflector, and even the worker who had just put down the prop box all greeted Jiang Qing with smiles on their faces.

Everyone understands what it means for the entire crew, especially for their "Lighter" series, to have the lead actor in a phenomenal hit drama.

With increased attention, discussion, and preferential treatment from platform resources, everything will rise in tandem.

Although Jiang Qing was there, things wouldn't have been bad to begin with, but with proven results in hand, the platform would definitely be more dedicated, and advertisers would be eager to come and spend their money.

The overwhelming trending topic of the day before yesterday, along with the staggering 23 billion views, acted like a shot in the arm, filling the entire set with a sense of pride and excitement.

Jiang Qing nodded in response with her usual gentle smile.

"Thank you, thank you everyone, you've worked so hard."

"It's all the result of the team's hard work."

"Keep it up, everyone! Our lighters will definitely work too!"

As they were exchanging pleasantries, two young figures strode over from the direction of the dressing room; they were Zhao Zhiwei and Zeng Keni.

The series is nearing its end, and many actors have already finished filming and left. Only a few young actors are still filming.

"Teacher Jiang! Congratulations!"

Zhao Zhiwei punched Jiang Qing on the shoulder right away, but the force wasn't strong.

"My hands were sore from scrolling through Weibo the night before last! Wow, the sheer volume of posts is terrifying! Xiao Heyun is awesome!"

He made a series of winking and eye-rolling gestures.

Zeng Keni also smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"Teacher Jiang, you're really amazing! My WeChat Moments are flooded with posts about 'The Beginning,' and my parents even called to ask if I was filming with you. They said they were really nervous watching it! Now we lighters are under even more pressure, but it's also a great motivation!"

Jiang Qing smiled and bumped fists with them.

"Pressure is a good thing; it means everyone has high expectations. Let's work together to film these last few scenes well and bring the story to a perfect close."

"That is required!"

Zhao Zhiwei patted his chest and guaranteed it.

Just then, a clear female voice, with a deliberately drawn-out tone, interrupted.

"Wow—Teacher Jiang has arrived? Wow, what a presence! No wonder he's the rising star and the king of dramas this year!"

The three turned their heads at the sound.

Zhang Jingyi walked over slowly, her hands behind her back.

Today she was wearing a beige turtleneck sweater with a light brown cashmere coat on top. Her hair was softly draped over her shoulders, and she had applied light "Zhu Yun" style makeup, making her look fresh and gentle.

But in those beautiful eyes, there was a mischievous and obviously sour little emotion flickering.

She walked closer, deliberately avoiding looking at Jiang Qing, and instead raised her chin at Zhao Zhiwei and the other person.

"No wonder it was so lively here so early in the morning. It turns out that Xiao Heyun has returned in triumph and is receiving the worship of the masses!"

Zhao Zhiwei and Zeng Keni instantly sensed danger. They exchanged a knowing glance, suppressing their laughter.

Good morning, Jingyi!

Zeng Keni quickly greeted them.

"Um... Teacher Jiang, Jingyi, let's go go over the words first!"

Zhao Zhiwei reacted even faster, grabbing Zeng Keni's arm and making a quick getaway, giving Jiang Qing a "good luck" look before leaving.

Then they hid behind a box of equipment not far away, pretending to be busy, but actually listening intently to watch the show.

The corner of the set fell silent instantly, leaving only Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi.

Zhang Jingyi then focused her gaze entirely on Jiang Qing's face, a half-smile playing on her lips, her eyes shining with an astonishing brightness, and also with an astonishingly sour expression.

"Teacher Jiang, the celebration party... you had a lot of fun, didn't you? The hero saving the damsel in distress amidst the champagne rain, feeding the cake blindfolded, the secret eye contact from the audience... tsk tsk, the video on the trending topics was edited so well, it's sweeter than an idol drama! The [Anti-Bomb CP] supertopic is practically celebrating the New Year, with drums and firecrackers going off everywhere!"

She deliberately emphasized the word "quietly".

Jiang Qing had anticipated this turn of events. Seeing the girl in front of him, who was clearly filled with jealousy but pretending to be calm, his smile deepened, but his face remained calm and composed.

"Oh? Really? I've been too busy these past few days and haven't had time to check the trending topics. It was a celebration party, everyone was happy, so the scene was a bit chaotic."

"confusion?"

Zhang Jingyi seemed to have heard something funny. She took a small step forward, looked up at him, and narrowed her eyes slightly.

"So chaotic that you had to personally help Teacher Mai off the stage? So chaotic that your eyes were practically drooling when you were shielding her from ice shards? Jiang Qing, isn't this a bit too much for your job?"

She mimicked the words used by the "Mingyun Xunhuan" CP fans to fight back against the "anti-explosion" CP fans.

The rising sun shone on her face, casting small shadows on her long eyelashes. Jiang Qing could clearly see the concern she tried so hard to conceal but still revealed in her eyes and brows.

He decided not to dwell on the topic with her.

"cough."

He cleared his throat, pointed to the script she was holding, and casually changed the subject.

"Teacher Zhang, how's the emotional build-up for Zhu Yun's line, 'Li Xun, let's get married,' which we're filming today? Don't mess it up when we start filming, Director Liu is watching."

Sure enough, the moment work was mentioned, especially the important scenes that were about to be filmed, Zhang Jingyi's attention was instantly diverted.

She subconsciously looked down at the script in her hand, retorting defiantly.

"Who messed up! I was prepared! As for you, Teacher Jiang, you just got back from a period of leisure, just don't portray Li Xun like Xiao Heyun!"

"rest assured."

Jiang Qing watched as she focused intently on finding her lines, a confident smile curving her lips.

“Li Xun is Li Xun, one of a kind.”

He paused, then added a sentence with a hint of teasing that only the two of them understood.

"Just like some people's jealousy, it's unique."

"Who is jealous!"

Zhang Jingyi suddenly raised her head, a faint blush rising on her cheeks, her eyes widening.

"Jiang Qing, don't talk nonsense! I'm just... I'm raising a reasonable question about your professional ethics as a colleague!"

"Yes, that's a very reasonable question."

Jiang Qing nodded readily, her eyes almost overflowing with joy.

"Let's go, Teacher Zhang, it's time to get ready. Director Liu is urging us."

He pointed to the assistant director, who was already clearing the area not far away.

Zhang Jingyi was so annoyed by his nonchalant attitude that she felt a lump in her throat, unable to vent her frustration. She could only huff angrily, clutch her script, and strut towards the filming area in her short boots, her back view exuding the stubbornness of "I'm very unhappy, but I have to work hard."

Jiang Qing watched her angry yet forcedly calm back, shook her head with amusement, and followed after her.

Zhao Zhiwei and Zeng Keni, who were watching from a distance, finally couldn't help but burst out laughing at the same time.

Time flew by amidst the tense yet well-organized filming.

The calendar turned to January 29th, the 1th day of the twelfth lunar month, with only two days left until Lunar New Year's Eve.

The entire crew of the lighter film crew was filled with an atmosphere of excitement and reluctance as they approached the end.

Today marks the filming of the final scene of the entire series.

The content shows Li Xun and Zhu Yun, accompanied by people from Feiyang Company and Li Xun's friend Fu Yizhuo, going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to obtain their marriage certificate.

The filming location was a marriage registration office in Luyang.

For this highlight, the venue was decorated with a festive yet realistic touch.

The staff were already in place, and the lights and cameras were ready to go.

Jiang Qing's white shirt was buttoned up meticulously to the collar, making his jawline appear even more defined and aloof. His inherent arrogance was deliberately restrained, settling into a calm and composed demeanor.

Zhang Jingyi, who plays Zhu Yun, wears a white shirt with a simple beige knitted cardigan over it. Her long hair is loosely draped over her shoulders, and her face is filled with a shy and happy glow, but her eyes remain bright and determined.

The group from Feiyang Company and the actor who plays Fu Yizhuo gathered around, their faces beaming with sincere blessings, creating a lively atmosphere reminiscent of the family and friends in the drama.

"All departments, prepare!"

Liu Junjie sat behind the monitor, his voice coming through the speaker.

"Final scene, get your marriage certificate at the Civil Affairs Bureau! Action!" The clapperboard slammed shut.

"Snapped!"

The camera first focuses on the benches in the waiting area.

Li Xun and Zhu Yun sat side by side, their fingers secretly intertwined at their sides.

The chattering colleagues from Feiyang Company surrounded them, their teasing voices constantly escaping their lips. The actor playing a civil affairs bureau staff member asked them in confusion who was getting married, which made the surrounding staff members smile.

The acting was so convincing.

Jiang Qing smiled faintly, her gaze sweeping over her companions who had come all this way, finally settling on Zhang Jingyi's face beside her.

Zhu Yun looked back at him, her eyes sparkling, filled with undisguised love.

"Mr. Li Xun and Ms. Zhu Yun, please proceed to window number 3."

The radio sounded.

The two stood up and walked towards the filming area amidst the blessings of the crowd.

The camera followed closely.

Inside the window, the registrar wore a professional smile.

"Please look at the camera."

Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi stood side by side as instructed, their bodies very close, and smiled at the camera.

Jiang Qing's smile carried Li Xun's unique restraint and a hint of barely perceptible gentleness, while Zhang Jingyi's smile was bright and radiant, a pure happiness that came after weathering the storm and finally seeing the rainbow.

"Newlyweds, move a little closer, and lean your heads slightly towards the center."

Behind the camera, a real photography teacher was acting as a photographer, giving instructions.

Zhang Jingyi tilted her head slightly toward Jiang Qing as instructed.

Just then, Jiang Qing suddenly and naturally raised his right hand, gently placed his palm on the back of Zhang Jingyi's head on the side closest to him, and firmly pressed her head onto his shoulder.

This action was completely outside the script and was Jiang Qing's improvisation.

Zhang Jingyi's body stiffened for a moment, then she immediately realized that this was a move Li Xun would make—it carried his unique domineering nature, as well as his deep tenderness.

She leaned her head against his strong shoulder, and her smile instantly became even sweeter.

Jiang Qing felt the soft touch of her hair under his palm and the weight of her head. He turned his head and looked down at the girl leaning against him.

Their eyes met at an extremely close distance, and the glacier in his eyes completely melted away, leaving only an intense and unyielding affection.

Zhang Jingyi looked up at him, her eyes sparkling as if they were stars, silently saying, "I do."

The camera perfectly captured this impromptu interaction.

A young man and woman in white shirts leaned their heads together intimately. The man had one arm naturally around the girl's shoulder, while his other hand rested on the back of her head, a gesture full of belonging.

They faced the camera, their smiles revealing genuine happiness.

The scene seemed to freeze at that moment.

Time stood still, leaving only the pulsating of two hearts tightly bound together.

Liu Junjie, behind the monitor, held his breath, his eyes filled with excitement.

perfect!

This was the ideal scenario in his mind when Li Xun and Zhu Yun got their marriage certificate. Jiang Qing's impromptu action was simply a stroke of genius!

After a few seconds of silence.

"Card--!"

Liu Junjie's loud voice resounded throughout the entire filming area through the loudspeaker.

"It's a wrap! Absolutely perfect! I hereby declare the TV series 'Lighter and Princess Dress' a complete success!!!"

"Wow!!!"

After a brief silence, a deafening roar of cheers erupted!
Like a volcano that has been dormant for a long time suddenly erupting!
"Filming is wrapped!"

"awesome!"

Congratulations to Li Xun and Zhu Yun!

Congratulations, Teacher Jiang! Congratulations, Jingyi!

Filming wrapped!!!

The confetti canister was pulled, and colorful sequins and ribbons flew everywhere, landing on the cheering crowd.

The crew and actors excitedly hugged and high-fived each other, celebrating the successful completion of the months-long filming.

Zhao Zhiwei and Zeng Keni rushed over immediately and excitedly hugged Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi.

"Happy filming!"

"It was so tough! We're finally done filming!"

Amidst the clamor, Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi were surrounded by the crowd, but their gazes met once again beyond the cheering throng.

Zhang Jingyi's eyes were slightly red, not from sadness, but from a complex mix of immense joy, reluctance, and relief.

She looked at Jiang Qing, her lips moved, and she said silently, "It's over."

Jiang Qing looked back at her, her eyes also churning with the same emotions, and even more indescribable feelings.

He clearly remembered the countless moments of tacit understanding they shared on set, and how she repeatedly used her unwavering belief in their "destiny" to break down his defenses.

At this moment, all the stories have come to an end in front of the camera, but the warmth she ignited in my heart still exists.

He nodded emphatically and mouthed, "Yes, it's over."

He was surrounded by cheers, but his eyes conveyed everything.

The celebration of wrapping up filming lasted for quite a while.

Everyone was busy taking photos and signing each other's clothes, and the set was filled with laughter.

"Attention everyone!"

Liu Junjie picked up the loudspeaker again, his face full of relief after being relieved of a heavy burden.

"7 PM tonight, hotel banquet hall! Wrap-up party! Everyone must be there! Not a single one can be missing! We're not leaving until we're completely drunk!"

"Okay! Thank you, director!"

Everyone echoed in agreement, and the atmosphere became even more enthusiastic.

The crowd gradually dispersed to pack up their belongings and change clothes.

Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi also went to change back into their own clothes.

When Zhang Jingyi changed out of her white shirt and put on her down jacket, she saw Jiang Qing also coming out of the men's locker room, wearing a dark gray coat, his figure as upright as ever.

The hustle and bustle of the film set seemed to have temporarily disappeared from their lives.

The two stood a few steps apart in a corner of the slightly messy film set that was being finished.

Zhang Jingyi sniffed, her face still flushed from the excitement. She walked up to Jiang Qing, looked up at him, her eyes bright, with a touch of childlike reluctance.

"Really... it's all finished filming."

The voice was soft, unlike its usual energetic self.

"Yes, we're done filming."

Jiang Qing's voice also lowered. He looked at the girl in front of him, his heart filled with emotion.

Her freedom, her persistence, and her vibrant life force are all deeply imprinted in the time they spent together.

Zhang Jingyi suddenly raised her hand, not to hug, but to lightly bump Jiang Qing's arm with her fist, just like good buddies would do.

She flashed a smile that was both slightly provocative and incredibly radiant.

"Jiang Qing, filming is finished, but what I said that day will always stand! You just wait and see!"

She was referring to her declaration about "destiny" and "going all the way to the end".

Jiang Qing looked at the familiar certainty in her eyes, said nothing, but reached out and gently ruffled the top of her head with affection.

"I'm leaving now, see you tonight."

He then withdrew his hand, put it in his coat pocket, and turned to walk outside.

Zhang Jingyi stood there, the top of her hair, which he had rubbed, still seemed to retain a trace of warmth.

As she watched Jiang Qing's figure disappear at the entrance of the film set, the smile on her face slowly widened.

The winter sun in Luyang streamed through the tall windows, illuminating the dust that had not yet settled in the air.

On set, the clanging sounds of dismantling the set echoed, signifying the successful conclusion of Li Xun and Zhu Yun's story in front of the camera.

Off-set, however, her and Jiang Qing's lives, and their yet-to-be-discovered paths, are just beginning to unfold.

Jiang Qing, I will make sure you only have eyes for me.

(End of this chapter)