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

Chapter 371 Wishes Fulfilled, Inside and Outside the Play
The next morning.

The room was filled with the subtle scent of the previous night, a mixture of expensive fragrances and the aroma of evaporating wine.

Jiang Qing was awakened by a strange touch.

Before consciousness had fully returned, the body sensed the movement under the covers first.

He frowned, struggled to open his eyes, and adjusted to the dim light.

The bedroom was a complete mess. A red silk dress that had been taken off was casually draped over an armchair, and one high heel was by the bed and the other in the distance. Traces of the previous night's indulgence remained everywhere.

He didn't move, but held his breath and closed his eyes.

About five or six minutes later, he finally let out a long breath after his body tensed up.

At this moment, a corner of the blanket was lifted, and Hu Lianxin emerged.

Her face showed obvious fatigue, and her eye makeup was a little smudged, but her eyes revealed a hint of coquettishness. She forced a flattering and slightly shy smile, and a soft swallowing sound came from her throat.

"Good morning, Mr. Jiang!"

She raised her hand to cover her mouth and hummed softly.

Jiang Qing then opened her eyes and calmly swept her gaze over her.

"Ah."

He reached for the watch on the bedside table and glanced at it; it was just past eight o'clock.

Remembering that he had to participate in an indoor variety show recording for Pants Video with the crew at 10 a.m., he threw off the covers, got up, stepped barefoot on the carpet, and headed straight for the bathroom.

As Hu Lianxin watched his retreating figure without a backward glance, she subconsciously wrapped herself tightly in the blanket. A fleeting look of disappointment crossed her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by an excited anticipation.

She stayed quietly in bed, listening to the sound of running water coming from the bathroom.

Not long after, Jiang Qing came out wrapped in a bath towel.

He walked to the sofa where clothes were scattered and began to put on his clothes in an orderly manner.

First, he buttoned up his shirt, one button at a time, then put on his trousers, his movements swift and efficient, exuding a cold indifference.

I'll be quite busy these next few days.

He straightened his cuffs as he spoke, his voice returning to its usual calm, but devoid of any warmth.

"I will contact you if I need to, but please don't contact me first."

Hu Lianxin's heart sank. Although she was mentally prepared, being so bluntly drawn apart still made her feel wronged.

She gripped the corner of the blanket tightly, lowered her eyelashes, and looked obedient.

"President Jiang, I understand."

Jiang Qing put on her suit jacket, straightened her collar, walked to the bedside, and picked up her phone.

As I was about to leave, I remembered something I had almost forgotten and glanced at her sideways.

"Take a look and see what resources you need, then send me a message."

Hu Lianxin's initial hesitation vanished instantly because of his words, and her body felt as if it had been injected with a stimulant.

She suddenly raised her head, her eyes wide open, and asked tentatively.

"Anything... is that okay?"

The tone was cautious.

Jiang Qing had already turned and walked towards the door. Upon hearing this, she simply nodded casually without even pausing her steps.

"Ah."

Hu Lianxin has given him a good experience, and he seems to be quite obedient so far, so it's only right to give him some treats.

The door was gently opened and then closed again.

In the blink of an eye, only Hu Lianxin was left in the suite.

She sat blankly on the bed. A few seconds later, an overwhelming wave of joy swept over her, instantly drowning out that tiny bit of disappointment!
He agreed!

He really agreed!

Anything goes!

This means that the top-tier endorsements she's always dreamed of, the leading role in S+ projects... those resources that she used to have to fight tooth and nail for and pay a huge price for, and still might not be within her reach, now seem to be all within her grasp!

Everything last night was worth it!

Too much value!

Excitedly, she threw off the covers and tried to get out of bed. But as soon as her toes touched the ground, her legs suddenly gave way, and she almost fell. She quickly grabbed the edge of the bed to steady herself.

A sour, uncomfortable, and tired feeling instantly surged up from deep within my body.

She gasped, and a blush uncontrollably spread across her face.

Even though she was mentally prepared, she still greatly underestimated Jiang Qing.

The man who is usually so gentle, calm and elegant in front of the camera and at banquets can sometimes display such a... violent domineering nature, with a heart-palpitating sense of oppression, that she is completely unable to resist and can only passively endure and cooperate.

Recalling certain moments, her cheeks burned, and she quickly shook her head, trying to dispel the blush-inducing images.

forget about it!
At least, she achieved her goal!

And...her body seems to like the way he treats her.

It's a little embarrassing, but it seems to be true.

Hu Lianxin, holding onto the edge of the bed, slowly moved towards the bathroom.

Now, she wants to take a nice bath and then start seriously planning which resource she should ask Jiang Qing for.

Is she the spokesperson for that high-end jewelry brand?

Is she still the female lead in that big-budget historical drama?
Or... do I want both?
The thought made her heart race.

She looked at her tired face in the mirror and smiled.

Take it slow, don't be too greedy, anyway... there's plenty of time.

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Meanwhile, the world of the internet was already in an uproar.

Several hashtags related to Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi were prominently featured on Weibo's trending topics list.

"Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi's Bazaar interview is so sweet!" (Breaking News)
"Mingyun Xunhuan's eyes are drawn out during the live stream" (Trending)
"Lighter and Princess Dress Release Date Set for 11/03" (Hot)
Jiang Qing said Zhang Jingyi was more lively and talkative than Zhu Yun. (New)
"Zhang Jingyi praises Jiang Qing as being exactly like Li Xun" (New)
Clicking into the "Ming Yun Xun Huan" CP super topic, it's as lively as Chinese New Year.

The post refreshes at an astonishing speed.

"Ahhhhh! Sisters, look at the latest HD photos from the Bazaar interview! The way Teacher Jiang looks at Jingyi! What else could this be but love?! [Pictures][Pictures]"

"The live stream recording is here! When Jingyi said, 'He's made me joke around sometimes too,' Jiang Qing looked down and smiled so sweetly! I'm so happy! [Video link]"

"【Actually, it just happened so naturally... The sparklers were popping and crackling, the light was shining on my face, the sea breeze was blowing, it was very quiet around me, and then I saw him looking at me...】 Jingyi described the tone and expression of their eye contact during the fireworks! Shy and sweet! I was stunned!"

Jiang Qing chimed in, "[Jingyi said something like 'like stars falling from the sky,' her eyes were so bright, and her hair was blowing in the wind onto her face, so I just casually brushed it aside for her.] Casually! Just brushed it aside! The key point is just brushed it aside! How can you not ship them?!"

"And another thing! Jingyi secretly kicked Jiang Qing during the live stream! Although the camera didn't capture it directly, it was caught by a side camera! That little gesture was so sweet! [GIF]"

"Whenever the two of them are in the same frame, it's like there's a protective barrier around them! No one else can get in! The atmosphere they create is absolutely amazing!"

"Fans spotted this yesterday outside the Pants Video building! When Jiang Qing was surrounded, she instinctively shielded Jing Yi behind her! It was a clever move, but I spotted it! [Enlarged screenshot]"

"The ladies upstairs have microscopes! I saw it too! And Jingyi was smiling so comfortably behind him!"

……

The super topic is filled with all kinds of high-definition pictures, GIFs, video clips, and detailed analysis posts.

CP fans used magnifying glasses to scrutinize every frame of the two together from morning to night yesterday. They interpreted every tiny interaction, every glance, and every seemingly ordinary conversation as a sweet moment, triggering a new round of screams.

The popularity of the "Mingyun Xunhuan" pairing continues to rise at an astonishing rate.

The Douyin short video platform is no exception.

Fan-made videos of the interview livestream between the two yesterday have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, edited from various angles, accompanied by sweet background music and text effects such as "I'm dying of love" and "This must be true love," with views often reaching hundreds of thousands or even millions.

"【Life's Edge】A Roundup of Subtle Double Standards! Dr. Jiang, you're not like this with others!" (98.7 likes)
"【High Sweetness Warning】Staring at lips the whole time during the live stream? Mr. Jiang, where are you looking?! (doge)" 85.4 likes
"【Eye Contact】When it comes to sexual tension and atmosphere, I only admire these two! Every frame is cinematic!" (112.3 million likes)
"If this isn't love! A compilation of Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi's interactions yesterday—the sweetness level is off the charts!" (76.8 likes)
The comments section was completely flooded with sweet moments.

"Help! How can they make even their banter so sweet!"

"I've been playing it on repeat all night, and my mom asked me why I was smiling like an idiot at my phone!"

"This is what top-tier on-screen chemistry looks like! It's natural and unpretentious, all genuine emotions!"

"Why hasn't 1103 arrived yet! I need to see the lighter now!"

"Thank you to the two of you who descended to earth and saved my barren spiritual world!"

"Sweat! Sweat! This couple is really going to have a hard time ending if they don't get married!"

……

Countless netizens are passionately following these videos, seemingly caught up in a sweet carnival.

The names Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi are tightly linked together in an extremely close way, continuously generating buzz.

Meanwhile, backstage at the variety show recording studio of Kuzi Video, a scene of bustling activity was also taking place.

Jiang Qing had already changed into the clothes needed for the recording, dressed casually, and was sitting in a private dressing room, where the makeup artist was doing the final hair styling.

Chen Duo stood to the side, quietly confirming the next steps.

"President Jiang, the company's morning meeting has concluded, and progress on several key milestones is proceeding as planned. In addition, Jack Ma's office at Ali has sent another invitation, hoping that you can take some time next week to visit Lin'an again to discuss in depth the details of AI's application and implementation in the e-commerce field."

Jiang Qing closed her eyes while the makeup artist styled her hair, and upon hearing this, she simply hummed softly.

The makeup artist quickly finished her work and respectfully stepped aside.

Jiang Qing opened her eyes, looked at herself in the mirror, and her eyes had returned to their usual clarity, as if the indulgence of last night had never existed.

He stood up and straightened his collar.

"Has the rest of the crew arrived?"

"We've arrived. They're all over in the public dressing room."

Chen Duo answered, and then continued to add to the answer.

"Teacher Zhang seems to have just arrived recently."

Jiang Qing nodded, said nothing, and walked outside.

Chen Duo immediately followed.

As soon as I stepped into the corridor outside the public restroom, I heard a burst of cheerful laughter coming from inside.

Jiang Qing didn't stop walking and pushed the door open to go inside.

Zhang Jingyi had already done her hair and makeup, wearing a floral trench coat and with her long hair down. She was huddled together with Zeng Keni and Zhao Zhiwei, looking at their phones. They were laughing so hard they were doubled over, probably because they saw something interesting.

"What are you looking at so happily?"

Jiang Qing walked over naturally and asked.

Zhang Jingyi looked up when she heard the voice and saw his eyes crinkle into crescents, his face still beaming with a smile. She then waved her phone screen at him.

"I'm watching the funny clips from yesterday's live stream! When the host asked Zhao Zhiwei what he would do if he could travel back to college, he actually said he would fail Li Xun's courses so he wouldn't be so arrogant! Hahahaha!"

Zhao Zhiwei immediately protested his innocence.

"I did it for comedic effect! Dr. Jiang, you are right! I have the utmost respect for the great Li Xun!"

Everyone burst out laughing.

Jiang Qing smiled and looked at Zhang Jingyi's rosy face, then naturally added a comment.

"Looks like you had a good rest yesterday and are full of energy."

This sentence sounds familiar.

Zhang Jingyi was stunned for a moment, then remembered that he seemed to have said the same thing in the studio yesterday morning, when he was responding to her teasing him for being "pretentious and hypocritical".

She glared at him immediately, but still smiled, deliberately retorting.

"No one has as much energy as President Jiang, who is so busy with countless affairs every day."

As soon as she spoke, she seemed to realize there was something ambiguous about it. Her eyes darted around, and she subconsciously touched her earlobe. Jiang Qing seemed oblivious to what she meant, simply raising an eyebrow and replying meaningfully.

"good."

He was in great spirits today; all his recent frustrations had vanished after last night's wild outburst.

At that moment, the executive director pushed open the door and peeked in.

"Teachers, are you ready? The recording is about to begin."

"OK OK!"

Everyone responded in unison, putting aside their joking thoughts, and walked together toward the recording studio.

Zhang Jingyi and Jiang Qing walked side by side at the back of the group.

"What time did you leave yesterday?"

Zhang Jingyi asked in a low voice, "She left early yesterday."

"I was so tired that I went back to the hotel and went to sleep."

"I was the last to leave, and Mr. Fan pulled me aside to chat for a bit."

Jiang Qing answered without changing his expression, turning his head to look at her.

"What, is there something you need from me?"

"No, I was just asking."

Zhang Jingyi shook her head, then smiled, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him.

"Hey, have you seen the trending topics? The one about us exchanging glances is going viral! Netizens have such vivid imaginations!"

Her tone was teasing, as if she found it very amusing, but if you listened carefully, it seemed to hide a hint of probing.

Jiang Qing looked into her always exceptionally bright eyes, slowed his pace, lowered his voice, and spoke with a hint of mockery.

"Imagine it? I think their analysis makes a lot of sense."

Zhang Jingyi's heart skipped a beat, her cheeks flushed, and she instinctively retorted.

"What logic is there? It's clearly..."

"Just what?"

Jiang Qing pressed for an answer, her eyes smiling.

Unable to continue speaking under his gaze, Zhang Jingyi gently pushed his arm.

"Oh dear! Let's go! The recording is about to start!"

She took two steps ahead, but her slightly reddened ears betrayed some unspoken thoughts.

Jiang Qing watched her slightly hurried back, and the corners of her lips curled up almost imperceptibly before she took long strides and followed her at a leisurely pace.

Inside the recording studio, the lights were dazzling, and the cameras were already in place.

The host was warming up the audience, who were seated in the audience.

The cast and crew of "Lighter and Princess Dress" took to the stage one by one amidst enthusiastic applause. When Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi walked out side by side, the cheers and screams from the audience reached their peak.

"Jiang Shen! Jingyi!"

"Fate's Cycle! Ahhh! Look here!"

"Li Xun! Zhu Yun!"

Jiang Qing maintained a gentle smile and waved to the audience.

Zhang Jingyi smiled even more brightly and lively, waving to the audience who were calling her name from time to time.

As per the procedure, everyone first played a game that required teamwork: Pictionary.

Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi were "coincidentally" assigned to the same group.

The two showed excellent teamwork during the game.

A single glance or gesture is enough to understand the other person's intentions.

Jiang Qing was quick-witted and took charge of gesturing.

Zhang Jingyi reacted quickly and immediately understood what he meant, cooperating perfectly.

Their group unsurprisingly won first place.

Wow! That's amazing!

The host looked amazed.

Although almost every male and female lead from the drama crew who came here to promote their dramas received a lot of praise from her, Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi had a really high level of understanding, and this time the praise was very sincere.

"Dr. Jiang and Jingyi's chemistry is truly remarkable! It seems that even after filming for so long, they haven't lost touch at all!"

The audience below the stage applauded and screamed wildly.

Zhang Jingyi proudly raised her chin, turned her head to look at Jiang Qing, her eyes seeming to say, "See, I'm amazing!"

Jiang Qing caught her gaze, smiled slightly, and nodded in agreement.

This little interaction was spotted by sharp-eyed fans in the audience, causing a burst of excited screams.

In the following interview segment, the host naturally couldn't avoid the topic of the two.

Although the main cast members were all present, it was clear that the male and female leads were the focus, especially with the highly popular Jiang Qing also there, so the host naturally wouldn't miss it.

"We know that the 'Fateful Couple' CP between the two of you is very popular right now. Netizens are very curious: do you two, like Li Xun and Zhu Yun in the drama, often tease each other and care about each other in private?"

Zhang Jingyi picked up the microphone and glanced at Jiang Qing with a smile.

"There's a lot of bickering, isn't there? Teacher Jiang always likes to undermine me."

Jiang Qing responded without changing his expression.

"I'm just stating facts. For example, someone only drank black coffee and ate cucumbers for breakfast yesterday, and then claimed it was part of an actress's self-cultivation."

"Hey!"

Zhang Jingyi was surprised that he would say it directly on the show, and she was immediately embarrassed and annoyed. She subconsciously wanted to slap his arm again.

This perfectly natural little gesture drew good-natured laughter from the audience, mixed with excited screams.

The host couldn't stop laughing.

"It seems you have a really good relationship in private! What about Teacher Jiang? Does Jingyi often check up on you in private too?"

Jiang Qing paused for a second, as if thinking seriously, and then nodded.

Yes, for example, they often ask me if I'm sleeping well.

He spoke in a very serious manner, as if he were simply answering a question.

But to the CP fans, these words were an incredibly sweet surprise!

“In yesterday’s interview, Jingyi asked him if he slept well last night! He even answered! He remembered! He said it on purpose!”

Audience members at the scene were updating the variety show content in real time on the super topic, and the super topic "Ming Yun Xun Huan" was instantly flooded with posts.

Zhang Jingyi's face flushed red instantly, and even her neck turned pink.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something but not knowing how to refute it, and finally could only manage to utter a single sentence.

"I...I was just being polite!"

Jiang Qing turned her head to look at her, her face smiling, her tone exceptionally sincere.

"Yes, thank you for your politeness."

"Hahaha……"

The whole crowd laughed.

Zhang Jingyi was completely speechless. She could only cover her face and lower her head. The tips of her ears were so red they were almost bleeding, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

The entire recording process was almost entirely immersed in this natural and sweet atmosphere.

The interaction between the two became the main theme, and every glance and every line of dialogue elicited a strong reaction from the audience.

The director watched the monitor backstage, his face beaming with joy.

This episode is definitely going to be a hot topic!

The recording continued until 1 p.m.

Everyone returned backstage, somewhat exhausted, but still in high spirits.

"I'm so tired, but it was so much fun!"

Zeng Keni stretched his shoulders.

Zhao Zhiwei moved closer to Jiang Qing and gave her a thumbs up.

"Dr. Jiang, your comedic timing was off the charts today! Especially the part where you teased Jingyi, it was amazing!"

Jiang Qing smiled but didn't say anything, her gaze falling on Zhang Jingyi, who was taking small sips of water from her bottle.

Zhang Jingyi felt his gaze, snorted, and deliberately turned her head away from him, still angry about how he had tricked her on stage earlier.

At this moment, Fangfang walked over quickly, a smile of excitement on her face, and approached her.

"Boss, great news! We just received an offer of contact. Vogue China is interested in inviting you and President Jiang to co-star on the November cover!"

Zhang Jingyi's eyes widened in surprise, and she subconsciously looked at Jiang Qing.

A Vogue November cover, and a joint cover at that! This is one of the most prestigious resources in the fashion industry!

Jiang Qing had obviously heard it too. He wasn't surprised. When he met Zhang Jingyi's surprised and questioning gaze, he nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

He didn't refuse.

"They will contact us again regarding the specific details, but their intention is very clear!"

Fangfang added, her expression revealing her excitement.

The other key members of the production team also heard the news and cast envious glances at them.

Zeng Keni then hugged Zhang Jingyi tightly.

Wow! Jingyi! That's amazing! A Vogue cover featuring her together!

Zhang Jingyi was also very happy, hugged her back, and a bright smile bloomed on her face.

She couldn't help but look at Jiang Qing again, her eyes sparkling with joy and excitement.

Jiang Qing walked to her side with a smile.

"Are you hungry? Let's go eat first?"

For him, news of that top fashion resource was no more important than having a meal.

Zhang Jingyi nodded vigorously, clutching her lower abdomen.

"I'm starving! I want to eat meat! I'm not eating grass today!"

"Okay, what do you want to eat?"

Jiang Qing asked questions as she walked out with her.

"Hmm... hot pot? No way, I have a shoot this afternoon... bibimbap? Ah, I want to eat both..."

The two voices faded into the distance, temporarily leaving the commotion behind them behind.

Watching them walk away side by side, Zhao Zhiwei nudged Zeng Keni's arm and sighed softly.

"Tsk, do you think these two are just acting or real life?"

Zeng Keni stroked his chin, his face enigmatic.

"I think they've long since blurred the lines between reality and fiction!"

"Indeed..."

Zhao Zhiwei nodded in agreement.

What's the difference between these two and a real couple?
(End of this chapter)