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

Chapter 362 A Clear Understanding, November Preview

Chen Duling, standing by the door frame of the study, resembles a quiet magnolia.

She looked at Jiang Qing behind the desk with a complicated expression, without anger or questioning, only a clear understanding that saw through the surface.

Jiang Qing remained silent, but time continued to flow slowly.

Those few dozen seconds of silence felt exceptionally long; even the sounds of traffic outside the window seemed to fade into the background.

Jiang Qing slowly stood up and walked towards Chen Duling.

I wanted to reach out and put my arm around her shoulder, pull her into my arms, and melt away the sudden chill with my body heat.

Just before his fingertips touched her arm, Chen Duling raised her hand, not to push him away violently, but to calmly block his outstretched hand.

She stared into his eyes, her gaze clear. She was no longer the Chen Dudu who snuggled in his arms, begging for food, but the Chen Duling who graduated from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, with clear logic, rational self-control, and keen insight.

“I know you don’t want to hurt her. I know you’re afraid she can’t accept it, afraid she’ll leave you if she finds out. I know all of that.”

Her voice was still not loud, and her pace was slow, but every word struck Jiang Qing's heart.

“But Jiang Qing, the truth will eventually come out. The longer you keep it hidden, the more it will hurt Xiao Ye when the truth is revealed, a hundred times more cruelly than it is now.”

She paused slightly, her gaze seemingly piercing through the wall, and saw the girl with a bright smile on her face at the Hengdian film set.

"When I saw her in Hengdian last time, I could tell she was simple-minded and straightforward. All these years of rumors about you and the overwhelming speculation online, do you really think she hasn't noticed anything at all? Has she never suspected anything?"

She took a small step forward, getting closer to Jiang Qing, tilting her head back, and looking straight into the depths of his eyes.

"She simply chose to believe you, to believe everything you told her unconditionally. Jiang Qing, this is not fair."

Chen Duling's voice carried a hint of regret.

“I hope that you… can show Xiao Ye your true self, just as you would to me, or to Liu Haocun, or to everyone else. Lay out all your complicated thoughts, your past that you can’t let go of, and your present that you can’t control. Then, give her the choice. Let her judge and decide for herself. Instead of keeping her in the dark by using excuses like work needs and being too immersed in the role.”

Her tone suddenly became more forceful.

"The Jiang Qing who keeps deceiving her and painting a rosy picture is not the Jiang Qing I know. The Jiang Qing I know may have been greedy for too much, but at least... he shouldn't be such a cowardly person who is afraid to face his true self!"

His tone betrayed his disappointment.

Jiang Qing's Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty, as if something was blocking it.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end it only turned into a deep sigh.

"Dudu, I understand everything you're saying."

His voice was dry.

"only……"

"You're just afraid she'll leave you."

Chen Duling cut him off before he could finish speaking, her tone as calm as if she were stating a given fact.

"You're afraid of losing her, just like you're afraid of losing everyone around you right now, including me."

Her eyes became incredibly clear at that moment, and also carried a resolute clarity.

"But Jiang Qing, those who are meant to leave will eventually leave. Just like me... maybe one day, I will leave too."

Her words struck Jiang Qing like cold pebbles, sending a chill down his spine.

"I just haven't made up my mind yet... at least not yet. I'm still holding onto a sliver of hope, an expectation that's almost impossible to achieve."

She stopped looking at him, her eyes unfocused.

"I should go now. I've rested for so long, it's time to go home and visit my family."

As she spoke, her tone returned to its usual gentleness.

"If I stay any longer, I'm afraid I'll really start to think that I'm the only one by your side. That would be... too foolish."

"Dudu..."

Jiang Qing instinctively wanted to speak up and ask her to stay.

"It goes without saying."

Chen Duling raised a finger and gently pressed it to her lips.

Her eyes were calm, without resentment, only increasingly clear.

"I don't really want to leave you right now, don't worry. I just... need some time to myself."

After she finished speaking, she turned and left the study door, her figure disappearing into the living room.

The footsteps were very light, yet they felt like they were treading on Jiang Qing's heart.

Jiang Qing watched her retreating figure, knowing that she had regained her usual rationality and self-possession.

Twenty minutes later, a faint rolling sound came from the direction of the bedroom.

Jiang Qing stood in the center of the living room, watching Chen Duling walk out with the beige suitcase she had brought with her.

She had changed her clothes and was wearing a khaki long trench coat over a simple white turtleneck cashmere sweater, paired with dark jeans and ankle boots.

Her long, smooth hair cascaded down her shoulders, and her face was bare of makeup, giving her a clean and refreshing look, restoring the cool and aloof aura she usually exuded on screen.

She pulled her suitcase with swift and decisive movements, without the slightest hesitation.

Jiang Qing instinctively walked towards her, wanting to help her with her luggage.

"Need not."

Chen Duling stopped him again, her voice soft yet firm.

She pulled her suitcase and walked straight up to him, stopping between them with the suitcase between them.

She tilted her head slightly, and her clear eyes looked at him intently for a few seconds.

Then, unexpectedly, she tiptoed closer and planted a light kiss on his lips.

Like a feather brushing by, it carries a sense of farewell.

Goodbye, Jiang Qing.

She stepped back, her voice soft and steady.

After saying that, she didn't hesitate any longer. She pulled on the handle of her suitcase, turned around briskly, and walked towards the entrance.

"My assistant is waiting for me downstairs, no need to see me off."

The wheels of her suitcase made a smooth gliding sound on the polished floor, and her figure looked somewhat lonely under the light in the entryway.

The door lock was opened with a soft "click," the door was pulled open, and then gently closed behind her.

"boom."

A soft sound shut out the indoors from the outdoors.

The living room fell eerily quiet, leaving Jiang Qing alone, standing in the room facing the tightly closed door.

The air still seemed to hold her faint fragrance and the cool touch of her last kiss.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the lights of Luyang still shone brightly, and the traffic flow silently merged into a river of light.

Jiang Qing stood still for a long time.

The image of Chen Duling, who had just been calm, rational, and even somewhat judgmental, flashed before his eyes.

During their time together in Luyang, the smoke from the kitchen, the snuggling in the study, the playful banter on the sofa... the gentle, delicate yet cunning Chen Dudu almost made him forget that deep down she was still the independent, principled, and almost coldly clear-headed Chen Duling.

The image of her resolutely leaving with her suitcase just now was her truest self. She had said before, when she completely gave herself to him, that even if she left him, she wanted to give him the best of herself.

She had actually been prepared to leave at any time.

A profound sense of loss, like a cold tide, silently washed over Jiang Qing's chest, completely engulfing him.

He slowly raised his hand, his fingertips brushing against his lower lip, where a trace of the soft touch of her lips seemed to linger.

In the end, he did nothing, but turned around, walked back to the living room somewhat wearily, and sat down on the sofa.

The spacious room felt unusually empty and desolate without her presence.

The phone screen lit up silently; it was a notification from Thirteen.

"Boss, Miss Chen Duling is on her way to the airport. She has just purchased a flight to Xiamen at 10:35 p.m. through a ticketing app."

Jiang Qing stared at the message for a few seconds, her finger hovering above the screen.

After a few seconds of silence, he placed his phone screen-down on the sofa armrest.

He leaned back into the sofa, closed his eyes, and raised his hand to pinch his throbbing temples.

The brief peace was completely shattered, and the questions he couldn't avoid were finally laid bare before him by Chen Duling in the most direct way.

Time slipped into the end of October in a somber, oppressive atmosphere.

After Chen Duling left, the house in Binhu Shuangxi seemed to have lost most of its vitality, becoming excessively quiet.

Jiang Qing continued to handle company affairs methodically. The commotion brought by Wuwen Technology's valuation exceeding 450 billion and subsequent cooperation negotiations filled his work schedule, but every time he returned to his empty home, the desolation became particularly glaring.

Online, the popularity of "Mingyun Xunhuan" remains high.

The aftermath of the Bazaar photoshoot continues to unfold, with various behind-the-scenes glimpses, behind-the-scenes clips, and fan-made videos emerging one after another, and the enthusiasm of the CP fans reaching unprecedented heights.

Zhang Jingyi occasionally sends messages, sharing interesting comments from netizens or her daily life on camera, her tone light and cheerful.

Zhou Ye, meanwhile, was immersed in the intense filming of "The Long Season." The director's meticulous requirements left her no time for anything else, and she was so exhausted that she would fall asleep as soon as she finished work each day.

Jiang Qing's nightly video call became her only solace.

After Chen Duling left, she only sent one message to let everyone know she had arrived home safely. After that, she disappeared without a trace.

Jiang Qing opened the chat box several times, her fingers hovering over the keyboard, but ultimately she just silently exited.

He knew that she was giving him space, and also giving herself space.

For the next period of time, Jiang Qing devoted herself entirely to her work.

Then, on the 27th, iQiyi also released its own series to compete with the other two platforms in November.

#See you on November 10th for Qingqing's Daily Life#
#Qingqing's Daily Life During Breaks and Meals Poster#
Learning is a boundless sea, like fruits and flowers.

A refined pastime, suitable for both home and family.

#Qingqing's Daily Life# "Qing" invites you to participate.

Produced by: @iQiyiVideo @NewClassicTV @CarnivalMovies

Executive Producer: Liu Wenyang
Director: Zhao Qichen
Executive Producers: Yang Bei, Liu Wenyang
Producers: Wang Xiaoyan, Gao Yuan

Screenwriters: Ji Sangrou, Ding Lu

Script Supervisor/Screenwriter: Zheng Zhuoqun
Leading actors: @TianXiwei @BaiJingting

Leading actors: @Chen Xiaoyun @Liu Guanlin

Special guest star: @LiuLingzi

Starring: @Zhang Xiaochen @Changlong @Liu Meihan @Fan Shuaiqi @Liu Mengmeng @Ji XiaofeiJxf
Co-starring: @Ma Hao
"Qingqing's Daily Life" has officially announced its release date, joining the fierce competition among dramas in November.

Tencent Video launched a drama series to compete with it, "Thank You Doctor" starring Yang Mi and Bai Yu.

At this point, all three video platforms have revealed their true intentions.

At this moment, the internet is like a pot of boiling oil.

iQiyi, Tencent Video, and Kuzi Video, three major platforms, successively released their top dramas for November, and the official Weibo comment sections were instantly flooded by fans of each platform, turning the trending topics list into a fierce battleground.

Below is the official poster for Tencent's "Thank You Doctor":

"Anything produced by Sister Mi is guaranteed to be top-notch! Looking forward to Dr. Xiao's online debut!"

"Brother Bai Yu is finally playing a doctor! His uniform gives him an amazing blend of refined elegance and roguish charm!"

"Medical theme + top-tier star, a sure-fire hit!"

The release date announcement for kiwi's "Qingqing's Daily Life" is below:

"Finally, we've got the chosen sweet girl, Oda! The trailer looks so good to watch while eating!"

"I love light comedies! Bai Jingting looks so gentle and refined!"

"I heard the female lead was personally chosen by a tech mogul? Is she definitely a 'background girl'?"

"The guy upstairs is just being sarcastic? Our Xiaotian got it through his own hard work, okay!"

"Ha, strength? The strength you had when you faked a fall and clung to someone's leg by the Pearl River last time?"

The comments section for Kuzi's "Lighter and Princess Dress" was even more chaotic.

"Fateful Spirit! Charge! The Bazaar photoshoot is bursting with sweetness!"

"Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi are the real Li Xun and Zhu Yun! No arguments accepted!"

"Jiang Qing's popularity, her online traffic, and her acting skills are justified; it would be an injustice if she didn't become a breakout star!"

"Looking forward to Jiang Qing creating another brilliant success like 'The Beginning'! It's destined to be a blockbuster drama of the year!"

"Don't try to stir up trouble, Jiang Shen is great on his own, focus on your new drama, thank you!"

"Exactly! Jiang Qing is one of a kind! A computer genius is perfectly fitting!"

"Destiny's Cycle yyds!"

On the trending search list, the three hashtags "Thank You Doctor" and "Qingqing's Daily Life" are scheduled to premiere on November 1110th, and "Lighter and Princess Dress" are scheduled to premiere on November 1103rd, all followed by the bright red word "hot".

In the square, marketing accounts were busy reposting posters and trailers from various sources, and the comment section turned into a massive melee.

"With Yang Mi in the cast of 'Thank You Doctor,' its popularity among the public is undeniable, making it the most likely winner!"

"Hilarious! Yang Mi's acting hasn't improved in years! 'Qingqing Daily Life' is the way to go for a lighthearted, sweet drama. Tian Xiwei is so talented!"

"Ling? Ling is just sucking up to powerful figures, isn't she? Has she forgotten how she got the role? 'Lighter' has Jiang Qing, a trump card! And what about the hype surrounding 'The Beginning' at the beginning of the year? The blonde Li Xun's eyes in the trailer were absolutely killer!"

"Even if Jiang Qing is amazing, this is his first time acting in an idol drama. Who knows if he'll be good? Bai Jingting has acted in far more dramas than him and is much more experienced!"

"Bai Jingting? A perpetually lukewarm male lead, what kind of performance can he deliver as the Sixth Young Master? Is Tian Xiwei's acting skill even enough? Besides her big eyes, what's so special about her?"

"So what if you have big eyes? Are you envious?"

"Don't forget how you got your main character! Oh, and I need to remind you, Jiang Qing is currently busy with our Jingyi Group's Destiny Cycle!"

"Pah! Jiang Zhou Yu Huo is the real deal! Zhou Ye has a JD.com endorsement, the crew is busy building their business, and they're laughing at some nobody trying to ride on his coattails!"

"Noisy! So annoying! I just want to know if 'Lighter' can replicate the success of 'The Beginning'? Jiang Qing, don't mess this up!"

……

Just as the internet was in an uproar, with fans typing away furiously and marketing accounts reaping countless KPIs, a flight from Luyang to Lin'an quietly landed in a corner unnoticed by anyone.

(End of this chapter)