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

Chapter 360 The Red-Eyed Rabbit, Be Bolder!

The next day, at 10:00 AM.

Jiang Qing had just finished a video conference and closed her laptop; the living room was quiet.

Chen Duling was curled up at the other end of the sofa, wearing a pair of silver-rimmed glasses on her nose, with a book spread out on her lap. She looked serious, her fingertips occasionally tracing the edges of the pages.

At first glance, she, who already exudes a scholarly air, resembles a gentle and dignified English teacher.

Just then, the phone notification sounds came from the two people's phones, which were on the coffee table, almost simultaneously. It wasn't a single sound, but a series of "ding-dong" sounds.

Chen Duling curiously picked up her phone and unlocked it.

Jiang Qing also picked up his.

On the screen, the profile pictures of "Harper's Bazaar Movies" and "Lighter & Princess Dress Official Weibo" appeared side by side at the very top of the Weibo push notification.

Bazaar Movies Official Weibo:

#Harper's Bazaar Film October Issue Cover#
What's ignited isn't just a flame, but destiny! @JiangQing and @ZhangJingyi transform into Li Xun and Zhu Yun, writing their own unique chapter of destiny amidst the sea breeze and sunset of Qingdao! [Nine-grid image] Click the link to unlock more stunning photos →

Official Weibo account for "Lighter and Princess Dress":
#Destiny's Edge Transcends Time and Space, Rushing for Love! # @Jiang Qing @Zhang Jingyi Li Xun Zhu Yun's stunning Bazaar photoshoot is here! The King and the Knight are about to reunite! [Retweeted Bazaar Weibo]

Wow, a blockbuster movie is out!

Chen Duling's eyes lit up, and she immediately tapped on the nine-grid layout of Bazaar's Weibo post.

Jiang Qing glanced at her, then tapped the screen and swiped her finger across it.

He was also somewhat curious about the finished product.

It was only then that Jiang Qing noticed that a staff member in Bazaar's work group had reminded him that photos would be released today.

Ignoring all that, Jiang Qing turned her gaze to the photos on the screen.

Meanwhile, millions of netizens are doing the same thing as him.

The first photo shows a winding coastal highway.

Jiang Qing, with blonde hair, wore a simple white shirt and black trousers. She supported herself on a vintage bicycle with one foot on the ground, her posture upright and her demeanor casual.

Zhang Jingyi sat in another car, her pale yellow floral dress billowing in the wind. She tilted her head, smiling brightly as she pointed to the shimmering sea in the distance, the sunlight outlining the perfect profile of her face.

Jiang Qing turned her head slightly to look at her, a faint smile playing on her lips. The golden rays of the setting sun bathed them both, exuding an aura of youthful fearlessness.

The second picture is a silhouette of the sunset on the beach.

The two sat back to back, facing different directions.

Zhang Jingyi gazed at the last golden rim of the setting sun as it sank below the horizon, while Jiang Qing looked out at the deeper, more expansive sea.

The evening breeze ruffled their hair and the hem of their clothes, leaving two silent silhouettes that seemed to tell a story.

That mutual reliance after overcoming hardships, and the shared vision of the future, speaks volumes without words.

The third picture shows a pair of eyes under the cold fireworks.

Tiny golden sparks bloomed in the twilight, illuminating the two young faces.

Jiang Qing lowered her head slightly, her fingers lingering beside Zhang Jingyi's cheek, as if she had just brushed away the strands of hair that had been ruffled by the wind.

Their eyes met deeply, the flickering firelight shimmering in their eyes, as if a thousand words were flowing silently between them.

The background is a burning sunset, and the whole scene is filled with a cinematic sense of destiny.

The fourth, the fifth... each one captures the natural flow of understanding and tension between the two without needing to be deliberately created.

Within minutes of the Weibo post being published, the number of reposts skyrocketed at an astonishing rate, and the comment section was instantly flooded!
"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! I've been waiting for you! This cover is amazing!"

"Blonde Li Xun! White shirt Zhu Yun! Bicycles at sunset! Fireworks gazing at each other! Bazaar is such a great photographer! The pure love atmosphere is off the charts!"

"This isn't pure love; it's a sense of destiny!"

"Help! This eye contact! Their gazes are so intense! The sense of destiny is overflowing from the screen! I declare that this is the real Li Xun and Zhu Yun from my heart!"

"This compatibility! This atmosphere! I'd want to punch someone if they weren't a real couple! Jiang Qing's gaze towards Zhang Jingyi is so doting and focused!"

"The candid shots are already amazing, but the finished product is absolutely stunning! Bazaar, you really understand us! [Mingyun Xunhuan] is awesome!"

"Please! Hurry up and bring the lighter up! I can't wait to see the full movie! I won't be able to sleep tonight after watching this blockbuster!"

……

The hashtags "Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi's Bazaar cover shoot", "Destiny's charm and fate", and "Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi's compatibility" quickly became trending topics, occupying the top spots on the hot search list in the blink of an eye.

Immediately afterwards, the hashtag "#命韵峋环" exploded like boiling oil being poured in.

The posts refresh so fast it's dizzying.

"Sisters! It's Chinese New Year! Quickly gather in the super topic!!"

"We've reached number one in the Super Topic rankings! Number one! We've surpassed [Jiang Zhou Yu Huo] and [Fan Zha CP]! We, [Ming Yun Xun Huan], have taken the top spot!"

"Ahhh, this is too much! The eye contact! The interaction! The atmosphere! It's really going to be hard to end like this!"

"Jiang Qing perfectly portrayed Li Xun's inherent arrogance and his tenderness only towards Zhu Yun! Jingyi is the embodiment of the bright and persistent princess! It's such a perfect fit!"

"Please, platform daddy, look at the public opinion! 'Lighter and Princess Dress' needs a release date right away! Hurry up and put it on the platform!"

This clamor for a release date has swept across almost all related discussion forums.

The official Weibo account's comment section was flooded with messages like "Release date confirmed! Release date confirmed!"

Chen Duling nestled on the sofa, her fingers flying across her phone screen. Seeing the screen full of screams and "got hit!", she slightly pursed her lips.

She turned her head to look at Jiang Qing, who was also looking at her phone, cleared her throat, and deliberately read out the netizens' comments in a dramatic, exaggerated tone.

"Jiang Qing's gaze towards Zhang Jingyi was so tender it could melt your heart! He's practically Li Xun himself! Hmm... that's what a netizen, a 'professional sugar addict,' said."

She scribbled again and continued reading.

"Help! This sense of destiny! The way Zhang Jingyi looks at Jiang Qing is just like how Zhu Yun looks at Li Xun! It's so intense! This is reported by the netizen 【Super Microscope Girl】."

Just as Jiang Qing was about to speak, she read another one.

"The air is sweet when these two stand together! If they're not a real couple, I'll eat my phone on live stream!" This netizen named "Love Security Guard" made a bold statement.

After she finished reading, she raised her eyes and looked at Jiang Qing with a half-smile.

"Dr. Jiang, the eyes of the people are discerning. This gentleness is so tender it could melt your heart, her eyes are so captivating, even the air seems sweet...tsk tsk, that's a very high compliment."

Jiang Qing looked up from her phone screen and looked at her.

The girl had a mischievous smile on her face, as if she was deliberately picking a fight, and her eyes were bright and sparkling, like a rabbit with red eyes.

He raised an eyebrow, leaned back in the sofa, and joked with a smile.

"Teacher Chen is usually the most rational and calm, so why is she like this today..."

He paused deliberately, his gaze sweeping over her face meaningfully.

"Looking at a few work photos, you're starting to analyze netizens' eye expressions and the sugar content in the air?"

He leaned forward slightly, getting closer, and lowered his voice with a hint of teasing.

"So our teacher Chen can get jealous too?"

"Who's jealous?"

Chen Duling immediately retorted, but her face uncontrollably flushed slightly. She forced a glare at him while her fingers jabbed hard at the phone screen.

"I'm... I'm helping you gather public opinion feedback! To see how well the audience approves of your character portrayals! Do you understand?"

She quickly looked down, pretending to continue scrolling through her phone, while still reading out an even more explicit comment.

"Ahhh! That eye contact under the fireworks! Jiang Qing's finger is still on Jingyi's face! The atmosphere! Are they going to kiss next? The photographer deserves a bonus!"

After she finished reading, she realized she had gone a bit too far, and her ears burned even hotter, but she refused to admit defeat and snorted.

"Look, the audience's expectations are very high. The chemistry between you two on and off screen is absolutely perfect in terms of marketing effect."

Jiang Qing looked at her trying to appear calm, and the smile in his eyes deepened.

He didn't respond to her comment, but suddenly put down his phone and stood up. Chen Duling was still looking down at her phone, muttering to herself about the next, even more outrageous comment.

The next second, she felt the light dim in front of her and suddenly felt dizzy!
"what!"

She let out a short scream, nearly dropping her phone.

Jiang Qing moved with astonishing speed. He bent down, put one hand under her legs and the other around her back, and with a little effort, he lifted her steadily off the sofa and carried her directly on his shoulder!
"Jiang Qing! What are you doing!"

Chen Duling realized what was happening and, feeling both ashamed and anxious, struggled frantically with her hands and feet.

She was wearing pajamas, and being carried like this looked incredibly awkward.

Jiang Qing remained unmoved, firmly holding her kicking legs in place with his large hand, and strode towards the bedroom, his tone mischievous.

"We've collected enough feedback from the public. Thank you for your hard work, Professor Chen. It's time for you to rest."

"Put me down! What's wrong with you in broad daylight?!"

Chen Duling pounded his back, her cheeks turning bright red when she realized what he was trying to do.

"It's broad daylight! And... and I haven't even showered yet!"

Jiang Qing didn't stop walking. He had already reached the bedroom door. He used his shoulder to push the door open, stepped in sideways, and gently closed the door behind him.

Upon hearing her last words, he chuckled and took her off his shoulder, but instead of putting her on the ground, he picked her up horizontally and carried her towards the bathroom.

"It's ok."

He looked down at the person in his arms who was both ashamed and angry, his eyes burning with passion.

"Perfect, let's shower together."

"Jiang Qing! You... um..."

Chen Duling's remaining protests were silenced.

Soon, from inside the tightly closed bedroom door, the faint sounds that could be heard were no longer the debate about the comments, but another kind of blush-inducing, heart-pounding, and alluring sounds intertwined with panting and moaning. Filtered by the thick door panel, only a vague and ambiguous rhythm remained, which was eventually gradually swallowed up by the bright sunlight of Luyang.

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Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, in the hotel room where the crew of the TV series "Life is Unfamiliar" was staying.

Zhang Jingyi, dressed in pajamas covered in cartoon bear prints, sat cross-legged on the soft bed, hugging a giant chubby bear plush pillow.

She happened to be off work today, and knowing in advance that Bazaar would release the photos, she waited here specifically.

On the iPad screen in front of her, the Weibo trending topics were prominently displayed, with "Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi's Bazaar cover shoot" and "Fate's Charm and Destiny" highlighted in red at the top.

Her fingers flew across the screen as she looked at the nine-grid high-definition images and the tsunami of comments below.

"Ahhh, she's so beautiful! Jingyi is like a fairy descended to earth!"

"Blonde Li Xun is killing me! Jiang Qing's look is amazing!"

"Help! Their chemistry is amazing! These two standing together look like they're straight out of an idol drama!"

"Please let me team up again! Please let me team up again! Please let me team up again! I'm saying it three times because it's important!"

"Mingyun and Xunhuan are the perfect match! No arguments allowed!"

……

Especially when she saw those exaggerated comments like "eyes squinting," "a sense of destiny," "perfect match," and "it's hard to end this if they're not a real couple," Zhang Jingyi couldn't help but burst out laughing. She hugged her pillow and happily rolled around on the bed twice, kicking her toes excitedly in the air.

"Hehe, the photos are really good..."

She muttered to herself, her face revealing an undisguised smugness.

She then opened the super topic and saw a screenshot of "Ming Yun Xun Huan" topping the CP super topic list, which made her so happy that her eyes disappeared.

Mm, that's great!

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At 3 PM, the official Weibo account for the lighter updated its status again, officially announcing the release date.

Official Weibo account for "Lighter and Princess Dress":
【Nanhu Time Painting】#Lighter and Princess Dress to be Released on 1103# Melt the frozen winter with love, spend the passionate youth with you, @JiangQing and @ZhangJingyi join hands to interpret winter romance, and cherish one person to go the distance.

#Lighter and Princess Dress# @KuziVideo Exclusive Broadcast 1103 See You There#
Below the post, the comment section was instantly flooded with the fans' jubilation.

"Ahhh, it's Chinese New Year! I've finally waited for this!"

"November 3rd! It's already marked on the calendar! Waiting!"

"Your Highness! We've finally been waiting for you and His Majesty the King!"

"Pants! Did you hear that? Turn on the advanced viewing! I want to watch it all in one go!"

"Lighter and princess dress set to premiere on November 1103rd" suddenly appeared as the third most searched topic.

Fans of the original work and other readers spread the news, and social media was abuzz with excitement.

In the evening, Harper's Bazaar Films' official Weibo account released another bombshell: a meticulously edited behind-the-scenes video of the shoot.

Clearly, this series of actions is a well-orchestrated drama jointly staged by the platform and Bazaar.

Jiang Qing is currently very popular, so why not take advantage of this opportunity?

The video no longer features static, heavily edited photos, but rather showcases the vibrant and lively Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi.

Jiang Qing, with blond hair, pushed his bicycle and watched as Zhang Jingyi awkwardly tried to get on but almost fell. He reached out to support her arm and shook his head helplessly.

Zhang Jingyi shrank her neck shyly, then glared at him defiantly after regaining her balance. The two looked at each other and laughed.

On the beach, Zhang Jingyi, holding a sparkler, jumped and spun around like a child, the sparks drawing golden circles.

Jiang Qing stood quietly to the side, his gaze following her lively figure with focused tenderness.

When she ran towards him, holding a sparkler and laughing, shouting, "Doesn't it look like stars have fallen?" he naturally reached out and brushed the strands of hair that had blown onto her cheeks by the wind.

Behind-the-scenes footage clearly captures the exchange of glances between the two when they look at each other.

When they sat back to back waiting for the sunset, Zhang Jingyi secretly turned her head to glance at Jiang Qing's calm profile, then quickly turned back as if afraid of being discovered, but a smile quietly appeared on her lips.

Jiang Qing seemed to sense something, and a faint smile flickered in her eyes.

These natural interactions, those glances exchanged, those unspoken understandings, are more impactful than any professionally edited photoshoot, completely igniting the enthusiasm of netizens.

"Ahhh, the behind-the-scenes footage is even sweeter than the main show! Kill me already!"

"Holding arms! Making eye contact! Sneaking a smile! My goodness! This interaction is so natural, it doesn't seem like acting!"

Jingyi stole a glance at Jiang Qing! Her girlish feelings couldn't be hidden anymore!

"Jiang Qing's helpless yet doting smile! I'm done for! Li Xun has possessed me!"

"This isn't a business transaction! This is absolutely not a business transaction! This is a genuine expression of emotion!"

On Douyin, various edited videos of the two's behind-the-scenes interactions have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.

Slow-motion replays of eye contact, running accompanied by heart-fluttering background music, close-ups of longing glances... each one garnered hundreds of thousands or even millions of likes, and hashtags such as #FateRhythmSkimmedBehindTheScenesIsSweeterThanTheMainFilm# and #JiangQingZhangJingyiNaturalInteraction# firmly occupied the top spots on Douyin's trending list.

Zhang Jingyi sat cross-legged back on the bed, watching the edited videos with great interest. When she saw a particularly sweet clip, she couldn't help but happily twirl the carpet fibers with her toes, her face beaming with uncontrollable smiles.

As she scrolled, her gaze gradually shifted from the screen to the gray-blue sky outside the window.

Thinking about the release date and the upcoming promotional period for the series, it means that she and Jiang Qing will have many opportunities to appear on stage together, be interviewed, and interact.

He recalled the last time on the beach in Qingdao, that kiss that carried the cool sea breeze and seemed like a declaration, and his final, ambiguous sigh.

A mix of anticipation, excitement, and a subtle desire for challenge quietly began to grow and spread in her heart.

She hugged the chubby bear plush pillow, resting her chin on the soft top of the pillow, her eyes bright, and a slight smile played on her lips.

Jiang Qing, we'll see each other again soon.

This time, I want to be bolder.

(End of this chapter)