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

Chapter 338 Sunset Fireworks, So Easy to Coax

When I returned to the hotel lobby, Bazaar's team had already arrived.

The director of photography was a middle-aged man with a full beard named Chen Feng, accompanied by several assistants and a stylist carrying a suitcase.

Chen Feng strode forward and warmly shook hands with Jiang Qing.

"President Jiang! I've heard so much about you! This must be Jingyi, right? You're even more captivating in person than in the stills!"

"Hello."

Jiang Qing smiled and nodded.

"Hello, Director Chen! You flatter me!"

Zhang Jingyi responded with a smile, displaying grace and poise.

"We're short on time, shall we get straight to the point?"

Chen Feng was a straightforward person, and pointed to the makeup and styling area that had been temporarily set up next to him.

"The makeup artist is ready."

The makeup and styling area is located in a quiet rest area on one side of the lobby.

Stylist Lily's eyes lit up when she saw Jiang Qing.

"Mr. Jiang, the focus today is on you; you need to dye your hair back to blonde. Rest assured, we use the best fast hair dye that won't damage your hair and will perfectly restore the color."

Jiang Qing nodded, offering no objection.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Zhang Jingyi was then guided by another stylist to sit down in a nearby seat and begin cleaning her face in preparation for makeup.

She curiously turned her head to look at Jiang Qing, only to see the stylist quickly wrapping a smock around him, mixing the hair dye, and carefully applying it strand by strand to his thick black hair.

The hair dye was a dazzling gold color that quickly covered the original black color.

“It feels amazing.”

Zhang Jingyi rested her chin on her hand, looking at Jiang Qing in the mirror.

"Watching his hair gradually change color, it's as if Li Xun has come back."

Jiang Qing looked at her in the mirror, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"He's always been there."

Lily responded with a smile.

"For actors, styling is the first step in creating a role. Teacher Jiang has such a good foundation, this gold hair color will definitely make her stand out."

While waiting for the coloring to be applied, Zhang Jingyi started doing her makeup.

The makeup artist used gentle techniques, emphasizing her naturally expressive eyes. The eyeliner was applied perfectly, the eyelashes were brushed to separate each lash, and the lip color was a clear and natural peach pink.

The hairstylist styled her long, smooth hair into a fluffy, natural curl, with a few wisps of hair falling beside her cheeks, adding to her youthful charm.

Jiang Qing's hair dye needs to stay on for a while.

He closed his eyes to rest, letting the stylist work on his head.

After the hair dye was rinsed off and the hairdryer whirred, a brand new "Li Xun" appeared in the mirror.

His neat, short blond hair accentuated his sharp jawline, revealing a rebellious spirit that blended wildness and composure.

Zhang Jingyi has already changed into her first set of shooting outfits.

Wearing a pure white shirt, a knee-length skirt, and white canvas shoes, she walked out and saw that Jiang Qing had also changed into the same white shirt and black trousers.

Their eyes met in mid-air, and they both paused for a moment, stunned.

The two men wore identical white shirts, yet they exuded completely different vibes.

Zhang Jingyi exudes a fresh and pure campus goddess vibe, while Jiang Qing, with her blonde hair back, resembles Li Xun, who has stepped out of a book, with sharp, angular features.

"Wow!"

Zhang Jingyi blinked, circled Jiang Qing a little, and nodded in admiration.

"Li Xun, aren't you a little too handsome?"

His tone carried a familiar sarcasm.

Jiang Qing lowered his head to straighten his cuffs, then looked up and lingered on her for a moment, his eyes filled with a teasing tone that only the two of them understood.

"Zhu Yun, we're in the same boat."

Chen Feng clapped his hands as he walked over, his eyes full of satisfaction.

"Perfect! This is the feeling! Let's go! Laoshan Coastal Highway, let's chase the sunset!"

The convoy carrying the team headed towards Laoshan District.

When we arrived at the filming location, it was at the gentlest moment of sunset.

A winding coastal highway, with steep mountain walls on one side and an open beach on the other, where the sea and sky blend into one in the distance, and the setting sun melts gold, dyeing the sea surface a shimmering orange-red.

The sea breeze, carrying the scent of salt and freedom, swept over me.

The first set of shots is taken on the highway.

The props team pushed in two vintage bicycles.

Chen Feng pointed excitedly to the winding road ahead and the setting sun that had sunk halfway into the horizon in the distance.

"This is the direction! Mr. Jiang, Jingyi, ride your bikes slowly and naturally, chat, laugh, look into the distance, or occasionally make eye contact! I want that feeling of walking hand in hand in our youth, freedom! Fearlessness! And a little bit of inexplicable destiny!"

"clear."

Jiang Qing strode easily into the car, adjusted her posture, and moved with the same nimbleness as Li Xun.

Zhang Jingyi got into the car smoothly and smiled at him.

"Li Xun, shall we set off?"

"Ah."

Jiang Qingchong raised her eyebrows and smiled lightly.

I stepped on the pedals, and the bicycle slowly started moving, heading along the road that was gilded by the setting sun.

The sea breeze ruffled Zhang Jingyi's long hair. Sometimes she would point to the seagulls or reefs in the distance, talking to Jiang Qing with a smile, and sometimes she would tilt her head slightly to feel the wind, her smile so bright it was dazzling.

Jiang Qing steadily controlled the car, occasionally turning her head to respond to her. Her golden hair fluttered in the wind, and her eyes held indulgence, as well as the gentle tenderness that Li Xun only showed to Zhu Yun.

"Great! Yes! That's it! Keep it up!"

Chen Feng, carrying his equipment, directed his assistant to film from another car, his voice trembling with excitement.

The assistant and other staff members standing nearby were stunned, and whispers arose one after another.

"My God, the atmosphere is amazing..."

"Isn't this the ceiling of the campus couples in my dreams?"

"Help! My DNA of angst-filled youth literature is going crazy!"

……

The camera followed them, capturing the bicycle, the white shirt, the sunset, the sea breeze, and the natural chemistry between the two that didn't need to be forced.

The second set of shots moved to the beach.

Only a small half of the sun remained as it set, making the evening glow even more dazzling.

The props team lit several long, cold fireworks they had prepared and handed them to the two of them.

"Here, take this and walk around freely, look at each other, or watch fireworks, the sea, or the sunset together! Just be natural!"

Chen Feng gave the two instructions.

Tiny golden sparks crackled and burst from the tip of the sparkler, illuminating the two young faces.

Holding sparklers, Zhang Jingyi happily jumped and twirled on the beach like a child, sparks drawing golden circles around her.

Jiang Qing stood quietly to the side, holding a burning sparkler in his hand, his gaze following her lively figure, a faint smile on his lips, and tenderness and focus in his eyes.

"Jiang Qing! Look! Doesn't it look like a star has fallen?"

Zhang Jingyi ran towards him with a smile, holding a sparkler, her eyes sparkling.

Jiang Qing watched her run up to her, and naturally reached out to brush away a strand of hair that had been blown onto her cheek by the sea breeze.

Move gently.

"Yeah, like."

He responded softly, his gaze shifting from the fireworks to her eyes, which reflected the firelight.

At that very moment, Chen Feng excitedly pressed the shutter.

The picture freezes.

The magnificent sunset served as the backdrop, while the burning cold fireworks provided the light source in the foreground. Jiang Qing lowered his head slightly, his fingers resting on Zhang Jingyi's cheek. Their eyes met, and sparks danced in their gazes, as if a thousand words were flowing silently between them.

"Amazing! Absolutely amazing! That eye contact! The atmosphere was incredible!"

Chen Feng watched the playback on the monitor and slapped his thigh excitedly.

The staff around them all looked like they'd been "stumbled upon," and many of the girls had big, aunt-like smiles on their faces.

The third set consists of silhouettes of people standing back to back.

The setting sun left only a final golden rim.

The two sat back to back on the beach, facing different directions.

Zhang Jingyi gazed at the setting sun that was about to sink, while Jiang Qing looked towards the deeper and more expansive sea.

The evening breeze ruffled their hair and the corners of their clothes, leaving two silent silhouettes that were full of stories.

No words are needed; the mutual reliance after overcoming hardships and the shared vision for the future are already deeply moving.

"Cut! Perfect! Done!"

Chen Feng's voice carried on the sea breeze.

After filming wrapped, the team began packing up their equipment.

Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi relaxed and stood side by side on the beach, watching the last rays of the sunset being swallowed by the deep blue night.

The sound of the waves seemed to bring back the familiar, intimate feeling from filming. "Are you tired?"

Jiang Qing turned her head and asked her.

"It's okay, I'm very happy."

Zhang Jingyi stretched and smiled, a look of relief on her face as she finished her work.

"It feels like I'm back on the film set."

Jiang Qing smiled but didn't say anything; the sea breeze ruffled his golden hair.

Unbeknownst to them, while filming was taking place, many sharp-eyed passersby had already gathered on the nearby hillside and along the roadside.

The phone camera faithfully captured the scene of the two riding bicycles in the afterglow of the sunset, holding fireworks and smiling at each other on the beach.

These images are spreading wildly online at an astonishing speed.

The hashtag #JiangQingZhangJingyiQingdaoSeaside# quickly climbed to the top of the trending topics list with an orange "hot" tag.

Clicking through reveals videos and photos taken from the perspective of passersby.

In the video, on a coastal highway, blonde Jiang Qing is riding a bicycle with Zhang Jingyi, who is wearing a white shirt, beside her. She turns to the side and smiles, pointing to the sea. Jiang Qing turns his head slightly, and the setting sun outlines their perfect profiles. The sea breeze blows their hair.

Caption: Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Stumbled upon [Mingyun Xunhuan] shooting a blockbuster photoshoot! The atmosphere is amazing! Watching the sunset while riding a bike! Whose youthful DNA is stirred?!
In the photo, two people are holding burning cold fireworks on the beach. Jiang Qing lowers his head slightly, his fingers seem to have just brushed against Zhang Jingyi's cheek. The two are gazing deeply into each other's eyes, and the leaping sparks illuminate their faces.

Caption: Ahhhhhh, that eye contact is killing me! That saccharine gaze! That sense of destiny! I don't believe they're not a real couple!

Another photo shows silhouettes back to back, facing the sea and the afterglow of the setting sun, silent and resolute.

Caption: Silence speaks louder than words! [Mingyun Xunhuan] is awesome! Lighter production team, you better hurry up! I want to see the full episode!

The comments section exploded!
"My goodness! They've been silent for so long after filming wrapped, and now they're releasing something amazing? Is this a Bazaar photoshoot?!"

"Blonde Li Xun! White shirt Zhu Yun! Bicycle! Sunset! Fireworks! The sea! The pure love atmosphere is off the charts! The Lighter production team, you guys are amazing!"

"The atmosphere between them is amazing! No one would believe they're not a real couple! Jiang Qing's gaze towards Zhang Jingyi is so doting and focused!"

"Even the candid shots are amazing! I can't imagine how stunning the final product will be! Bazaar, hurry up and finish it!"

"Please, please, please, please get this approved and released soon! I can't wait to watch it! [Life's Melody], go for it!"

"Waaaaah, they're such a perfect match! This is exactly how I imagined Li Xun and Zhu Yun to be! They've come to life right out of the book!"

"My heart has broken, everyone! Is this the legendary angst from youth literature coming to life? It's so sweet!"

"Platform, take a look at the public opinion! Quickly bring up 'Lighter and Princess Dress'!"

In an instant, fans flocked to the site, pushing the trending topic to the top of the list.

Meanwhile, the set of "The Long Season" was brightly lit during night shoots.

A somber indoor scene had just been filmed, and the atmosphere was still somewhat tense.

Zhou Ye had just experienced an emotional outburst; his eyes were still red and his face was streaked with tears.

Exhausted, she walked to the rest area, took the water and tissues Zhang Wen handed her, and sat down on a folding chair to calm herself down.

Another new assistant, Xiao Tang, was scrolling through her phone when she suddenly let out a soft "wow" and handed her phone to Zhou Ye.

"Sis, look at this..."

On the phone screen, there were photos and videos of Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi taken at the beach in Qingdao, which were trending on social media.

Jiang Qing with blonde hair and a white shirt, Zhang Jingyi with a bright smile, a bicycle at sunset, fireworks gazing at each other... every frame is filled with the beauty of youth, and the chemistry between the two is beyond words.

Zhou Ye's gaze froze instantly.

The way Jiang Qing looked down at Zhang Jingyi in the photo was like a tiny needle, pricking her unexpectedly.

The scene of Zhang Jingyi telling her "it was fate" inevitably resurfaced in my mind.

A wave of bitterness mixed with irritation suddenly surged into my heart, stuck in my chest, making me feel suffocated and extremely uncomfortable.

Her hand tightened unconsciously around the mineral water bottle, the plastic bottle making a slight "creaking" sound.

"The photos are... quite beautiful."

Zhou Ye's voice was flat as he pushed the phone back to Xiao Tang, picked up his thermos, unscrewed it, and took a big gulp of water, trying to suppress his frustration.

The water was warm, but it couldn't extinguish the spark in my heart.

The assistant director on set was shouting through a megaphone: "Mr. Zhou Ye, get ready, next scene in five minutes!"

Zhou Ye took a deep breath and forced himself to focus his attention back on the script.

However, the image of the two looking at each other in the photo, Jiang Qing's focused gaze, and Zhang Jingyi's bright and radiant smile seemed to have taken root in her mind and lingered there.

She closed the script in frustration.

No.

I must call Jiang Qing immediately after filming.

That Zhang Jingyi...

She needed to hear Jiang Qing's words for herself; otherwise, this feeling of unease was making her uneasy.

Under the glaring lights of the film set, Zhou Ye stared at the densely packed words on the script, but his eyes were somewhat vacant, his mind already drifting to the beach of Qingdao, thousands of miles away.

8 PM, Qingdao.

Jiang Qing had just finished showering, her wet blonde hair casually draped over her forehead. Dressed in loungewear, she sat on the sofa, replying to work emails.

Various message notifications kept popping up at the top of my phone screen, mostly from Zeng Keni and a few others in the crew. The content was similar, all saying how well the photos on the trending topics were taken and how amazing the atmosphere was.

Even Jing Tian and Dilraba sent a message, their tone teasing. A little while later, Li Yitong also sent a message to join in the fun, saying that next time he should wear blonde hair and kiss her on the lips, to see what it feels like.

Jiang Qing shook her head and chuckled as she looked at the increasingly outrageous messages. She replied briefly and was about to lock her screen when it lit up with a video call request popping up.

Caller ID: Ono.

Jiang Qing raised an eyebrow slightly and swiped her fingertip across the answer button.

Zhou Ye's face immediately appeared on the screen.

She appeared to have just finished filming, with some makeup still on her face, making her look a bit dark, against a backdrop of the typical messy dressing room on set.

Under the light, the fatigue in her eyes was clearly visible.

"Finished work?"

Jiang Qing spoke first, her voice relaxed after work.

"Yeah, I just finished filming a major scene, I'm exhausted."

Zhou Ye rubbed his temples, his tone casual, but his eyes were fixed on Jiang Qing on the screen, scrutinizing his still slightly damp blond hair.

"I saw it trending on social media."

"Yes, the production team contacted Bazaar to promote the show in advance."

Jiang Qing answered naturally, leaning back on the sofa in a relaxed manner.

"Well done."

Zhou Ye twitched the corner of his mouth, his tone revealing no emotion.

"Sunset bicycles, beach fireworks, the atmosphere of youth angst literature is full, and netizens are going crazy for it."

She paused, her gaze sharpening.

"You and Zhang Jingyi... work together quite well, don't you? Your eye acting is really good."

Jiang could hear the hint of sourness in her words.

He looked at her tired but trying-to-be-energetic face on the screen and gave his usual smile.

"It's just work. The photographer wants a certain atmosphere, so we cooperate as requested."

"Oh? Just work coordination?"

Zhou Ye was clearly not satisfied with the answer. She leaned closer, her face magnified on the screen, her eyes scrutinizing her.

"I have a feeling that the way she looks at you isn't just about work cooperation. I still remember clearly what she said to me last time. Jiang Qing, you..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the unspoken meaning was all too clear.

Didn't you tell me that it was just because you were too immersed in the filming and that you would feel better once you were out of character?
It doesn't look like that at all now!
On the screen, Zhou Ye held his breath, waiting for his answer.

"Ono, it's just for work, and look, I'm not alone in the hotel right now, am I?"

Jiang Qing looked at her serious little face, then suddenly smiled, turned the phone around so she could see the scene inside the room.

"Now that the work is finished, I had a meal with the filming team and then we parted ways."

He looked calm.

Zhou Ye's gaze followed the shifting perspective, and as he looked at Jiang Qing's upright and honest demeanor, he gradually relaxed.

It seems...that's true.

Thinking about it, her face immediately flushed.

It seems there's been a misunderstanding about Jiang Qing!

"Um... my manager called me. I... I've been filming all day and I want to go home and take a shower. I smell terrible. I'll hang up now!"

Zhou Ye made up an excuse without thinking, and then hung up the video call without waiting for Jiang Qing's reply.

Jiang Qing stared blankly at the screen where the image had disappeared for a moment, then shook her head and chuckled.

This girl is so easy to please.

He glanced at the time, then put the computer away and returned it to his bedroom.

I had just returned to the living room when the doorbell rang.

Jiang Qing walked towards the fantasy world without any surprise. After opening the door, Zhang Jingyi was tilting her head and waving at him.

Good evening! Want to go for a walk?

The girl smiled radiantly and extended an invitation to him.

"it is good."

Jiang Qing answered without the slightest hesitation.

(End of this chapter)