Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 168 Reunion after a long absence

As the movie ended, the end credits song "Accompany Me as I Grow Up" began to play.

At the same time, the cast list for the film began to scroll on the big screen, and Gu Jingyi's name was added to the list of co-writers.

Special thanks to Gu Jingyi!

Gu Jingyi secretly ran to the front of the stage during the final part of the performance.

When the lights in the screening room suddenly blazed on, all the audience members still seated gasped in surprise, covering their mouths and exclaiming, "Gu Jingyi!!"

"Jingyi really came, am I dreaming?"

Director Zheng Fenfen and her creative team stood on the stage.

She picked up the microphone but didn't speak. Her first action was to bow to the audience, saying, "Thank you to everyone who came to the cinema to support the film."

Her sincerity moved everyone present. As the first person began to applaud, Zhou Ye joined in, clapping enthusiastically.

The next second, all the audience members who were moved by the movie gave their applause.

Without a doubt, this film tells a heartwarming and touching story.

For a movie, a success is simply telling the story clearly.

Zhou Ye glanced around and saw that some of the more sentimental audience members still had faint tear tracks in their eyes.

It seems I was moved by the most touching moment at the very end.

"Gu Jingyi is really amazing. He has been outstanding since he was a child."

Looking at the dazzling superstar on stage, Zhou Ye's lips unconsciously curved into a smile.

Zhang Ling glanced at her roommate, whose icy demeanor had melted away, and gave her a slightly cheesy hug.

She knew that even the most ruthless woman would melt at the sight of Gu Jingyi's stunningly handsome face.

"That's really impressive."

Zhang Ling lowered her voice and sighed.

Gu Jingyi has an amazing eye for choosing films; he never looks at the pay, only at how well the script suits him.

The first half of "Brother Kuai" is lighthearted and humorous, while the second half, under the guise of a youth film, delves into many profound life truths in a simple and accessible way. Perhaps you feel you have nothing, but you already have what many others envy.

Shi Miao finally realized that having a brother was her greatest treasure.

Zhang Ling has made a decision; after today's roadshow...

She also wants to bring many friends to see this movie together.

Not just the second time, but the third time.

As an only child, she saw the sibling relationship she longed for most in "Take My Brother Away." Through the movie, she seemed to feel a sense of warmth.

This movie not only allowed her to witness Zheng Fenfen's skill, but also to appreciate Gu Jingyi's acting ability.

The older brother in the first scene was as hateful as could be, but every frame he appeared in later scenes made one feel heartbroken.

It turns out that all his bad behavior stemmed from love.

Zhang Ling thought that she might have already fallen hopelessly in love with Gu Jingyi.

There were so many scenes in this movie that made her heart flutter...

"coconut…"

She had just turned her head, wanting to share her surging emotions with Zhou Ye.

But she found her usually dignified and composed roommate staring intently at Gu Jingyi's figure.

It's like falling in love all at once.

Wow, Coconut is such a closet pervert. I've never seen her this excited when we talk about Gu Jingyi.

Why are you suddenly being so mushy... It's like Zhou Ye is having a secret affair with Gu Jingyi behind my back.

It's impossible that the two of them are long-lost siblings, right?
Or should we say she's a "runaway sister-in-law"? No, Gu Jingyi belongs to all of them, the "Jingfei"!
He must uphold male virtues, and his younger brother must be completely innocent!
Wearing a case makes it brand new, just like some online shoppers buy phones, use them with a case for a few days, and then return them. The shop then treats them as brand new and resells them to other dissatisfied consumers.

The promotional segment was quite boring; the host simply randomly selected a few audience members to ask questions of the creators, and unsurprisingly, the questions fell to Gu Jingyi and Zhang Zifeng.

99.9% of the audience members were there for Gu Jingyi.

Just by looking at these uniform light sticks, you can tell whose supporters they are.

The final part is the game, which serves as the reward for winning.

Gu Jingyi tossed the "Shifen" merchandise figurines to a few audience members.

As for the last one, he deliberately threw it very high, as if it were an unintentional act.

Some spectators raised their hands to try to stop them, but to no avail.

Finally, the plush toy landed steadily in Zhou Ye's hands, following a high parabola.

Gu Jingyi had absolutely no intention of favoritism or corruption; Zhou Ye was simply lucky.

He is such a selfless person that he would never have any dirty thoughts about "using public funds for a relationship".

After the roadshow, Gu Jingyi took Zhou Ye out for a meal.

This restaurant is a famous drunken crab banquet in Shanghai, with an average cost of around 3 yuan per person.

Located at No. 5 on the Bund in Shanghai, its biggest features, besides the freshness of its food, are the dancing of beautiful women in ancient costumes.

Without money, Shanghai is just the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower.

If you have money, the Shanghai Stock Exchange is truly a place of extravagance and debauchery.

Since they're already here, Gu Jingyi certainly won't be stingy.

Upon entering the private room, the waiter did not appear particularly surprised to see Gu Jingyi, a figure frequently appearing on trending topics.

This restaurant is a well-known old-money restaurant in Shanghai, and social elites are used to it.

"Hello, would you like king crab or butter crab?"

The waiter, holding the Easter egg, asked politely.

"Two king crabs, please. One weighs five pounds, and the other weighs three pounds and five ounces."

Gu Jingyi didn't even look up as he skillfully ordered the food.

"Ok."

The waiter took the menu away, leaving the two of them alone.

Zhou Ye comes from a middle-class family; her older sister was able to study abroad. They could afford to provide that, and they could even send their younger daughter to study art.

Even if she wasn't exceptionally wealthy, she was at least middle class. With such looks, there was no way she could have a conflicted personality.

Even in this old-fashioned restaurant, Zhou Ye didn't feel constrained at all.

From the moment she sat down, her gaze never left Gu Jingyi.

Gu Jingyi had booked a private room, and by drawing back the curtains, he could see the bustling night view of the riverside. The dazzling Oriental Pearl Tower was nearby, and the view from this vantage point was truly exhilarating.

The streetlights fell like a galaxy, gently illuminating Zhou Ye's face. Bathed in warm light, she looked as beautiful as a figure from an ancient painting of a lady stepping out of the mural.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Zhou Ye looked at Gu Jingyi's upturned lips and complained softly and coquettishly.

She then curved her eyebrows into a bright smile at Gu Jingyi, revealing her adorable pearly teeth; she looked incredibly cute.

She seems to possess a kind of magic that can slow down time.

Looking at her delicate face, Gu Jingyi's mood calmed down.

"You can't look, how do you know I'm looking at you if you're not looking at me?"

Zhou Ye seemed taken aback by Gu Jingyi's answer, and she thought for a while while resting her chin on her hand.

"Well, okay," she said, her eyes drooping as if she looked a little disappointed.

However, she quickly regained her interest. Her smile became even brighter and more natural.

"Gu Jingyi, Gu Jingyi. Tell me quickly, how have you been since we broke up?"

"What exactly happened? Please tell me~"

Zhou Ye clung to Gu Jingyi's arm, her voice rising like a little tail as she whined.

"My upbringing is pretty uninteresting. You can basically find it by searching online."

Gu Jingyi picked up his teacup and took a sip. The rising steam made his features appear hazy, giving him an ethereal quality, making him seem less like a visitor to the mortal world and more like a banished immortal.

Zhou Ye's heart skipped a beat for no reason; she felt that the distance between Gu Jingyi and her had been very, very far just now.

Even though they were so close, she suddenly felt like she couldn't hold onto him.

Gu Jingyi's image was imprinted in her eyes, leaving a clear impression.

What kind of guy is the hardest to pursue?

In Zhou Ye's view, he was a boy with a gentle personality, who was approachable and charming, and adept at social interaction. Everyone said he was "perfect," and there wasn't a single flaw to be found in him.

This kind of guy has his own philosophy of life. He has his own ideas and won't get caught up in so-called love.

She also has strong self-control, so love at first sight is simply not enough to move him.

And the idea of ​​feelings developing over time seems rather unrealistic...

Celebrities have busy schedules, and many golden couples in the industry eventually break up because they "don't get to see each other often."

As a student at the Beijing Film Academy, she couldn't possibly revolve around Gu Jingyi forever.

My ambition has been hidden in my heart ever since I entered school.

It seems that only fate can bring two people together.

Just as I was lost in thought, the waiter pushed the food cart over.

In restaurants that specialize in crab, king crabs certainly wouldn't be simply steamed and served directly.

This approach is too common and won't fetch a high price.

Of course, it's not as sophisticated as this Michelin-style approach, which breaks down a king crab into two appetizers: "crab meat salad" and "crab-flavored black truffle egg custard," along with the "black truffle baked crab burger" as the main course, and finally the main course, "German-style grilled king crab."

The dishes were served quickly and were beautifully presented.

Like most girls, I appreciate exquisite things.

Zhou Ye's first reaction wasn't to eat, but to take photos with her phone to record the event.

"click click"

After taking the photos, instead of immediately eating, they opened a photo editing app and added various filters.

"Let me share this on WeChat Moments first!"

Almost simultaneously, Gu Jingyi saw this post.

He gave it a thumbs up, indicating that he had read it.

"what"

Zhou Ye was somewhat embarrassed by his small gesture.

Why didn't you say the compliments to her face-to-face when she was right across from you?

It's so awkward that we have to rely on likes.

"Conditioned response"

Gu Jingyi used a fork to pick up a piece of crab stick and put it in his mouth. The rich aroma of butter mixed with the sweetness of the crab meat itself.

The ingredients and seasonings are very simple, yet they bring out an unexpectedly delicious flavor.
What is a conditioned response?

Zhou Ye was a little confused and stared blankly at Gu Jingyi.

"... "

He couldn't very well tell her that this was how he treated his other girlfriends.

His "like" has other functions besides indicating "read".

Gu Jingyi hardly needed to do anything; they would automatically come over to chat or video chat with him.

He had gotten used to the feeling of being an emperor and hadn't been able to break the habit in time.

"Fine, I can cancel if you don't like it."

Gu Jingyi also felt something was amiss; it seemed he had unconsciously included Zhou Ye on the list just now…

"Eh?"

Zhou Ye panicked and tried to snatch Gu Jingyi's phone.

"How can you do this? There's no reason to take back praise that's already been given out."

In terms of strength alone, she was definitely no match for Gu Jingyi.

But Gu Jingyi was afraid of hurting her, so he went easy on her.

Zhou Ye smiled sweetly, picked up Gu Jingyi's phone, and opened the post.

I had just clicked the like button and was about to switch back when...

Several messages appeared on the screen of my phone: "Is today's roadshow in Shanghai over?"

When are you coming to Sichuan and Chongqing to drive?

"If you come, I'll come find you."

"I asked the crew for leave, hehe."

Zhou Ye's smile froze as she was about to click on the details to find out more.

Gu Jingyi's urging voice came through, "Not done yet? You're so slow."

"I've ordered."

Zhou Ye looked away from her phone screen, her mind racing.

However, he remained calm and replied with a smile.

"Let me see what you photographed," Gu Jingyi noticed her disappointment.

He exaggeratedly enlarged the picture and said a couple of exaggerated compliments: "Wow, this composition is really great. The colors are distinct, and the food looks very appetizing."

"Zhou Yeye, if you ever decide you don't want to be an actress anymore, you can send me your resume, and I'll appoint you as my photo editor."

"Gu Jingyi, you didn't just zoom in on the picture to see it clearly, did you?"

Zhou Ye looked at him reproachfully, her affectionate eyes seeming to hold back her words.

"Bingo! Congratulations on getting it right."

Gu Jingyi nodded in agreement and resumed eating the dishes.

However, Zhou Ye's mood was still affected. She always felt that Gu Jingyi, this lovely young lady, seemed to be coveted by someone.

Who is that person?
"Jingyi, when is your last roadshow?"

Gu Jingyi was speechless at her unromantic words; who talks about work during a date?

"I'm not too sure either. Isn't it usually the director who decides? I should be traveling with the crew. It's usually this hard during the first week of a movie's release."

That's absolutely true; roadshows often take place two or three times a day in a single city.

It can mobilize resources to the maximum extent and let more people see it.

They may also visit several universities to promote their cause to college students.

Gu Jingyi was able to squeeze out time from his busy schedule to have this meal with Zhou Ye.

He has to visit two or three universities this afternoon and evening.

It's truly hard work, requiring the engagement of various emotions.

"All right"

Zhou Ye was somewhat disappointed.

I thought I could spend my birthday with you this year…

Zhou Ye spoke with a nasal tone, her voice sounding genuinely aggrieved.

"My birthday?"

Gu Jingyi was reminded by her that his birthday on September 29th was less than a week away.

So, this was what made her unhappy just now?

It's so cute.

"It's okay, I don't really care about the formalities of my birthday. I'd be happy if you could just call me on the day and tell me in person."

Gu Jingyi said with a smile.

After they had eaten almost all of their food, Gu Jingyi swiped his card to pay the bill.

So he asked his assistant, Little Fatty, to book Zhou Ye's plane ticket.

Zhang Ling never received a reply from her, so she took a plane back home on her own.

"Gu Jingyi, will we ever meet again?"

Zhou Ye rolled down the car window and stared intently at Gu Jingyi.

"Of course"

Gu Jingyi raised his eyebrows and smiled brightly.

There are many unexpected and wonderful things in this world.

For example, a long-awaited reunion.

(End of this chapter)