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

Chapter 378 Xiaotian exploded, it's so good to have you.

Inside the Lijing Villa, Tian Xiwei practically clung to Jiang Qing's back, her chin resting on his shoulder, watching him skillfully boil water, cook noodles, and season the ingredients.

The open kitchen was bathed in warm yellow light, and the water in the pot was bubbling and steaming.

At that moment, she felt as if she had returned home.

Even though this was her first time here.

“It smells so good!”

She took a deep breath and sighed with satisfaction.

"Jiang Qing, how come you can do everything?! You're amazing!"

"We can't eat takeout every day, it's unhealthy."

Jiang Qing turned his head and gently touched her forehead with his chin.

"It's very simple: plain noodles, poached egg, and some greens. You can learn it too. Don't be lazy, it's not difficult."

"I can cook too!"

Tian Xiwei immediately retorted, wrapping her arms around him even tighter.

"It's just instant noodles, hehe..."

She laughed out of embarrassment and touched her cheek with one hand.

Jiang Qing smiled, her heart softening at her adorable appearance.

The noodles were cooked quickly, and Jiang Qing served two bowls, sprinkling them with chopped green onions.

Tian Xiwei then let go of him and excitedly helped carry it to the dining table.

She eagerly picked up her chopsticks, blew on them, took a big bite, and scalded herself so much that she stuck out her tongue, but still praised it indistinctly.

"Delicious! Really delicious! Jiang Qing, your noodles are amazing!"

Jiang Qing sat opposite her, watching her eat with an unpretentious smile on her face.

"Eat slowly, no one will compete with you."

"Are you hungry?!"

Tian Xiwei swallowed the noodles in her mouth and looked at him with bright eyes.

"It won't taste as good when it gets cold. You have to eat it while it's at its best to make your hard work worthwhile!"

"You really know how to sweet-talk me."

Jiang Qing picked up a tissue and wiped the grease from her mouth, as if she were taking care of a child.

Tian Xiwei was taken aback at first, but as she felt his intimate gestures, the corners of her mouth curved upwards and her eyes narrowed into slits.

The noodles in my mouth seemed even more delicious.

As she was eating, she seemed to suddenly remember something, put down her chopsticks, and picked up her phone that was placed to the side.

"Oh right, I was so happy that I forgot to check how my show is doing!"

She unlocked her screen and quickly tapped on Weibo.

Almost instantly, her eyes widened, her mouth opened unconsciously, she froze for two seconds, and then burst into a joyful cheer.

"Wow!! Jiang Qing! Jiang Qing! Look!"

She excitedly shoved her phone screen in front of Jiang Qing, almost hitting his nose.

On the screen, several terms such as "Qingqing's Daily Life", "Tian Xiwei and Li Wei", "Tian Xiwei is the sweetest girl", and "Qingqing's Daily Life is funny" were at the top of the trending list, followed by the bright red word "hot".

Of course, there are many more related terms.

"Look! So many trending topics! Everyone is praising me!"

Tian Xiwei's cheeks flushed with excitement as she swiped her fingers across the screen, reading aloud the comments under the trending Weibo posts.

"Tian Xiwei is so adorable! Li Wei is my number one sweet girl! Her acting is natural and not awkward at all! This drama is so entertaining, it's hilarious! Tian Xiwei is so sweet... hahaha!"

As she read, she couldn't help but giggle, her body swaying happily in the chair like a child who had received candy.

"Many people are saying that our 'Qingqing Daily Life' can rival your 'Ignite'!"

She raised her chin, looked at Jiang Qing triumphantly, her eyes filled with the expectation of "Praise me, praise me!"

"Although we're not as popular as you guys right now, we're gaining momentum! Dr. Jiang, are you scared?"

Jiang Qing cooperated by making a scared expression, then immediately put it back on.

"I'm scared. Teacher Tian is amazing. 'Qingqing's Daily Life' is really good. It's well-made, the plot is light and fun, and your acting is excellent."

While he was cooking noodles, he glanced at the comments section of the official Weibo account for "Qingqing's Daily Life" on his tablet to get a general idea of ​​the public opinion after the show aired.

"Really?"

Tian Xiwei was surprised by his direct praise and felt a little embarrassed. She scratched her head and chuckled awkwardly.

"Actually... I also think it's quite good. Bai Jingting and the others acted very well... Everyone worked very hard."

But her smugness soon resurfaced. She leaned closer to Jiang Qing, lowered her voice, and raised an eyebrow at him mysteriously.

"But let me tell you, a lot of people on Weibo are still arguing about it!"

"What's the noise about?"

"The argument is about which is better, 'Qingqing's Daily Life' or 'Ignite'! And..."

She paused, a sly glint in her eyes as if she were watching a good show.

"And then there's this argument about which CP is better, ours or Mingyun Xunhuan! Some people say a sweet girl paired with a genius is also appealing! That's making those Mingyun Xunhuan CP fans scream and control the comments everywhere!"

As she spoke, she burst into uncontrollable laughter, as if she had witnessed something particularly amusing.

Jiang Qing found her "the more the merrier" mentality amusing, shook her head, reached for a tissue, and wiped away the tears of laughter from the corners of her eyes.

"What's there to argue about? As long as the show is good, that's all that matters."

"That's different!"

Tian Xiwei enjoyed his service, squinting her eyes like a cat being stroked.

"This means I'm popular now! Before, people always criticized me for being a 'resourced' actor and riding on others' popularity, but now people are finally praising my acting skills and saying my character is cute!"

At this point, the smile on her face faded a little, and she pouted.

"Hmph, let's see who dares to say I relied entirely on you after this! I've worked very hard too!"

Jiang Qing keenly noticed the subtle change in her emotions, put down the tissue, looked into her eyes, and said seriously.

“That’s right, Xiaotian. Although I helped you get the role, you portrayed Li Wei well and everyone likes her, so you deserve it. There are many people who get resources, but they don’t have the ability to match them, so they still can’t make a splash.”

His tone was firm, possessing a convincing power.

Tian Xiwei stared at him blankly, her eyes slightly red.

She suddenly reached out from across the table and grabbed Jiang Qing's hand, which was resting on the table, giving it a firm squeeze.

"Jiang Qing..."

She called out, her voice a little hoarse, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just pursed her lips and nodded heavily.

"Ok!"

It seems that all the words can be contained in this one word.

The two stared at each other silently for a few seconds, a silent understanding flowing in the air.

In the end, Tian Xiwei was the first to lose her composure. She shook her head and picked up her chopsticks again.

"Never mind them! Let's eat! The noodles are getting soggy!"

She devoured the remaining half bowl of noodles in a flash, even drinking the soup clean, and then patted her stomach contentedly.

"I'm full! Jiang Qing's noodles are the best in the world!"

Jiang Qing was amused by her and got up to clear the dishes, but Tian Xiwei snatched them away, saying, "Leave it to me," and then went straight to the kitchen.

Jiang Qing watched her hurried figure disappear into the distance, then smiled and shook his head.

After cleaning up the dishes, Tian Xiwei was still quite excited.

She pulled Jiang Qing to sit on the huge sofa in the living room, insisting that he watch "Qingqing's Daily Life" with her.

"You can watch it yourself. I already watched the first two episodes on the way to pick you up."

Jiang Qing tried to struggle.

"No! You have to watch it with me again!"

Tian Xiwei persisted, clinging to him like an octopus, and snatched the remote control to open the iQiyi platform interface.

"I want to hear your real-time reaction! Look, look, it's almost my turn!"

On the television screen, a light and lively opening theme song played, and the picture was exquisite and bright.

Jiang Qing had no choice but to support her waist and pull her into his arms.

Tian Xiwei watched with extreme focus, nervously observing Jiang Qing's expression whenever it was her turn in the shot, and constantly asking questions.

How was my performance here?

"Isn't that expression a bit over the top?"

"Oh dear! I should have collected a little more here..."

Jiang Qing was initially somewhat helpless, but she was quickly drawn in by the lighthearted atmosphere of the series and her vivid performance, and began to watch it attentively.

This kind of drama, which doesn't consider too much logic, is indeed easy to watch. He couldn't help but laugh when he saw her being caught cheating and getting punished.

When she saw her mistakenly believing that Bai Jingting was going to die and calculating her days of widowhood, she shook her head and chuckled.

When she saw her pouring food at the table, her shoulders twitched.

"Look, look! Isn't this hilarious!"

Tian Xiwei pointed at the TV and shook his arm triumphantly.

"Yes, it's very funny."

Jiang Qing nodded in agreement.

"The pacing is excellent, and the comedic effect is very natural."

Having received his affirmation, Tian Xiwei proudly shook her head.

However, when Tian Xiwei saw Li Wei repeatedly suffer setbacks in the drama because she came from Jichuan and did not understand the rules of Xinchuan, being scolded by the nanny and ostracized by other young ladies, her originally cheerful expression gradually calmed down.

On the screen, Li Wei was hiding in a corner, secretly wiping away tears. Her usually bright eyes were filled with grievances, but she still forced a smile.

Jiang Qing felt the girl leaning against him quiet down. Looking down, he saw Tian Xiwei staring blankly at the TV, her eyes somewhat vacant, and the corners of her mouth slightly turned down.

"what happened?"

he asked softly.

Tian Xiwei remained silent for a few seconds before speaking in a low, muffled voice.

"It's just that... seeing this suddenly reminded me of when we were filming."

Her eyes were somewhat unfocused, as if she were lost in some kind of memory.

"Back then, I kept getting wrong and was under a lot of pressure. Although the director didn't scold me much, I knew I wasn't acting well..."

She sniffed, trying hard to suppress the sour feeling.

"Sometimes when I get back to the hotel after work at night, I wonder, am I really not good enough? Should I really not be doing this job?"

Jiang Qing didn't say anything, but simply reached out and pulled her into his arms, letting her lean against his chest, gently patting her back.

Tian Xiwei snuggled into his arms to find a more comfortable position, her voice still low, but much smoother.

"But I've made it through! I won't be defeated so easily! I'm going to stand out, I'm going to be famous! I'm going to stand in the most conspicuous place, so that everyone can see me!"

As she spoke, she regained her indomitable spirit, though her eyes were still slightly red.

"Now that I see everyone loves Li Wei and 'Qingqing's Daily Life' so much, I feel... well, it's all worth it!"

She looked up at Jiang Qing, her eyes brightening again.

"My efforts weren't in vain, were they?"

"Correct."

Jiang Ying looked at her and nodded firmly.

"You did very well."

His affirmation was simple yet powerful.

A smile returned to Tian Xiwei's face, as if that brief moment of sadness had never happened.

She hugged Jiang Qing tightly, burying her face in his chest, her voice muffled.

"Jiang Qing, it's so good to have you."

The two embraced and watched the first two episodes.

When the series reached its ending theme song, it was already close to 1 a.m.

Tian Xiwei yawned widely, and tears welled up in her eyes.

The day's rush, excitement, and emotional ups and downs have finally turned into a deep sense of weariness.

"Sleepy?"

Jiang Qing lowered her head and asked her.

"Um……"

Tian Xiwei rubbed her eyes, like a sleepy kitten, her voice becoming slurred.

"what time is it?"

"It's past one o'clock, go take a shower and go to bed."

Jiang Qing touched her hair.

Tian Xiwei, however, clung to his waist and refused to move, acting coquettishly and stubbornly.

"I don't want to move... carry me..."

Jiang Qing chuckled, but still did as she was told and picked her up horizontally.

Tian Xiwei let out a small gasp, then hugged his neck with relief, pressed her face against his shoulder, and giggled.

I carried her upstairs to the second floor and arrived at the bedroom door.

Jiang Qing put her down.

"Go take a shower first, I still have some work to finish."

Tian Xiwei, however, clung to his clothes, looking up at him with teary eyes.

"Aren't you coming with me? I'm scared to sleep alone in a strange room!"

Jiang Qing raised an eyebrow.

"Teacher Tian, ​​are you three years old this year?"

"in spite of!"

Tian Xiwei stomped her foot and pinched her own waist.

"I need you to stay with me! Otherwise, I can't sleep!"

In the end, Jiang Qing was worn down by her and was pulled into the room.

The sound of running water came from the bathroom.

Jiang leaned against the balcony door, looking at the quiet night view outside the window, where the city lights in the distance twinkled like stars.

After a while, the sound of water stopped.

Tian Xiwei, wearing her own cartoon pajamas and a hair drying cap, her face flushed from the steam, skipped out.

"I'm done washing! I smell wonderful!"

She spread her arms, spun around, then pounced on the soft bed, rolled around twice, and let out a satisfied sigh.

Wow! The bed is so comfortable!

Jiang Qing walked over and picked up the hair dryer.

"Come here, dry your hair before you go to sleep, or you'll have a headache tomorrow."

Tian Xiwei immediately crawled over obediently, sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed, tilted her head back, closed her eyes, and looked like she was waiting to be served.

The hairdryer hummed, and warm air brushed against her hair.

Jiang Qing's fingers gently ran through her hair.

Tian Xiwei hummed softly in comfort, her body swaying slightly, as if she were about to fall asleep at any moment.

After drying her hair, Jiang Qing unplugged the hairdryer.

Tian Xiwei immediately collapsed into his arms like she had no bones, her eyes barely open, and she was still muttering to herself.

"Jiang Qing... thank you for picking me up today... for cooking me noodles... for watching the show with me..."

Her voice grew softer and softer until it became even breathing, and she actually fell asleep in his arms.

Jiang Qing looked down at her serene face. Her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow under her eyelids, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, as if she were having a sweet dream.

He carefully laid her down, covered her with the blanket, and dimmed the bedside lamp.

Just as he was about to get up and leave, Tian Xiwei, who was still asleep, seemed to sense something. She unconsciously reached out and grabbed the hem of his clothes, her brows furrowed slightly, and she mumbled incoherently.

"Don't go..."

Jiang Qing stopped in her tracks.

He stood there, watching the girl's uneasy expression even in her sleep, and remained silent for a moment.

Finally, he sighed softly, took off his coat, and lay down beside her.

Sensing the warmth around her, Tian Xiwei immediately rolled into his arms like a little animal seeking warmth, wrapping herself around him with her arms and legs, rubbing her head against his chest, letting out a satisfied hum, her brows relaxing, and she fell into a deep sleep again.

Seeing her completely unguarded state, Jiang Qing gently wrapped his arm around her.

I still have two work emails to reply to; I'll deal with them after I wake up.

The night sky outside the window was deep and the stars twinkled.

In the online world, discussions about the two dramas continue to rage, with fans arguing, viewers praising, and industry analysts analyzing... all the noise is kept out of reach of this online community.

The girl in my arms was breathing steadily and sleeping soundly.

Jiang Qing lowered his head, gently placed a kiss on her forehead, and slowly closed his eyes.

Goodnight, Xiaotian.

(End of this chapter)