Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 201 Wishing Sweetness, Happiness Every Day

When Gu Jingyi posted his response, it quickly caused ripples in the music scene.

Zhou Naicha, who was praised as an idol by Gu Jingyi, directly forwarded Gu Jingyi's response and added, "Hey Jingyi, not bad."

Li Ronghao, on the other hand, has openly taken sides.

He made a direct call to Gu Jingyi to inquire about this promising young talent he had always admired.

Gu Jingyi was also somewhat moved. "Brother Ronghao, how could I possibly be angry with him? Even a fraction of what I earn from an endorsement is more than his annual income. It's just like a toad on your foot—it doesn't bite, but it's still annoying. If I don't respond, even more shameless people who crave clicks will try to bite me."

"I don't care what the general public says about me. I'm a singer and an actor, not just a pure idol. My audience is much larger than that of traditional idols. I only need to let my work speak for itself. Those who are swayed by Ding Taisheng's words are either disguised trolls or opportunists with no judgment. They are not my fans, but many of my fans are fans who admire strength. If I don't respond, I will lose my core fans."

"Besides, I'm a singer. It's a good thing to have buzz. Look at my song, it's never been off the music charts. If he wants to give me more attention, I have nothing to say."

"I don't care if he criticizes me, but he says my songs are aimed at 'small-town youth, junior high school graduates who are artistic talents, and migrant workers who want to be in love.' I can't stand that. Can music be used to despise the lower classes and create class discrimination? So you see, the people on Douyin support me. When I posted a message about fighting back, it actually attracted a group of fans from lower-class areas. It's okay."

Gu Jingyi said casually, "He's only twenty years old. It's normal for his response to be a little bit sarcastic."

The music scene has long suffered from a lack of fresh blood, and Gu Jingyi is a shot in the arm that has given the Chinese music scene hope.

He has achieved the best result in the Chinese Billboard charts, and his fan base and casual followers are so large that they are terrifying.

A few minor doubts cannot affect his achievements.

Seeing that this "disciple he once mentored" had such a strong heart, Li Ronghao smiled with satisfaction.

"Music has no good or bad distinction, only like or dislike. Online songs don't mean they lack quality; as long as the audience likes them, that's fine. Jingyi, it's truly admirable that you can think of these things at your age."

Then, Li Ronghao posted a Weibo post that seemed to be a response.

Never blame a pig for mistaking new food for pig feed, because in a pig's eyes, everything is pig feed.

Although there is no explicit indication, it can be inferred from Li Ronghao's liking of Gu Jingyi's Weibo post.

Seeing that the battle had almost ended, Cai Xukun and Zhang Yixing secretly gave Gu Jingyi a thumbs up.

He bought himself a trending topic again: "Cai Xukun steps in to support his good brother" and "Zhang Yixing stands up for his student Gu Jingyi. Zhang PD is so gentle."

When these two press releases appeared one after the other, the "Consort Jing" fans were so angry they laughed.

"666, they didn't respond immediately. They only dared to sit down at the table after the situation had settled, and they even ate and took away the guests' food."

"LOL, even Zhou Naicha didn't buy any press releases. These two, however, did. Are they even more famous than Zhou Naicha?"

"Don't ask, the only thing that's gone viral is the variety show parody scenes. Their works are all electronic garbage that nobody cares about. Our Jingyi should jump over a fire pit. It's just a normal colleague relationship, and they can even piggyback on that."

"Hehe, getting on Gu Jingyi's warship isn't so easy. The Jingfei fans only recognize Li Ronghao as their mentor, you know. Who's Zhang Yixing? We don't know him!"

Gu Jingyi was not affected by the controversy at all. He had already quietly joined the cast of "Go Go Squid!" the day after he responded.

This is an "internal drama" of Huace, and both the time and the filming schedule are mainly based on Gu Jingyi.

Let alone Zizi now, even after the filming, Zizi's status will not be as high as that of a top male star.

Even the already defunct "The Golden Hairpin" was bullied by the washed-up top star Chris, and they argued back and forth over the order of billing, even being called out by CCTV.

Moreover, Gu Jingyi far surpasses Chris in terms of star power, popularity, and works.

He's been on set for several days now. This drama is basically a reskinned sweet romance. It just adds some trendy e-sports elements, but it's still the same old modern romance formula.

The makeup and costume design were officially announced by the production team on Weibo a long time ago, and the original author, Mo Bao Fei Bao, is working on the production team as a screenwriter.

She directly reposted Gu Jingyi's costume fitting photo, saying, "When I first started creating this character, I didn't have a unique feeling for Han Shangyan. I just knew that I was going to write this kind of story. When the novel's plot was halfway through, the characters seemed to have a soul. It was no longer me using my pen to restrain how they had to act. Instead, the characters seemed to have consciousness and were telling me how to write. I'm so glad that Mr. Gu Jingyi took on this role. The moment I saw him, I felt like Han Shangyan had torn open the script and stepped out. He's not the optimal solution, but the only solution!"

This Weibo post immediately went viral and trended on social media, with "Gu Jingyi's only solution", "Gu Jingyi and Yang Zi's second collaboration", and "Gu Jingyi and Han Shangyan" topping the top five trending topics.

Viewers were also intrigued by the show and eagerly awaited its premiere.

The crew is also working overtime to catch up on the schedule, and Gu Jingyi hasn't had a full night's sleep for several days in a row.

Even though Xiao Tian, ​​such a beautiful woman, was on set, he could only sleep with her in a simple bed.

Sleeping only two or three hours a day while also filming is truly like being an "ascetic."

The heating on set was broken, so Gu Jingyi, wearing a black down jacket, sat in the van with the heater on. With dark circles under his eyes, he forced himself to stay awake and read the script.

Outside, the crew is adjusting the lights, making final preparations for the shoot.

A shadow flickered in, casting a dim and shimmering reflection on his face.

"Hey, would you like some warm milk tea?"

Yang Zi brought over two cups of milk tea and handed him one: "It's freezing cold, this awful weather."

"Wow, Heytea! Sister Zi is so generous, she just throws in a big brand."

Gu Jingyi took the cup and inserted the straw directly. His Adam's apple bobbed, and the cup of milk tea was empty in no time.

Yang Zi stared at it for a while, then suddenly laughed: "Hey, drink slowly. No one's going to take it from you, you don't have to go so fast."

"Then I have to drink quickly, otherwise Little Fatty will immediately report to the manager that I ate high-calorie food. Right, Little Fatty?"

Assistant Xiaopang blushed as Gu Jingyi teased him, and even deleted the message he had sent to Lin Ze in the chat box.

"Brother Yi, you guys can chat, don't include me."

Gu Jingyi smiled but didn't reply.

When actors join a production team, their diets are specially planned by a nutritionist.

The main problem is that it tastes terrible and doesn't fill you up.

After filming, Gu Jingyi went to the gym for two hours of cardio to maintain his muscle definition.

He was really craving it, otherwise he wouldn't have gone to drink milk tea.

Yang Zi suddenly spoke up, "When you kiss me later, don't really treat me like a brother."

Gu Jingyi glanced at her sideways: "What, Teacher Yang, are you afraid I won't be able to bring myself to do it?"

"Get lost!" Yang Zi reached out to stick her hand into Gu Jingyi's nostril.

He easily dodged it, blocking it with his hand.

"Little brat, I'm afraid you'll develop a friendly vibe from kissing."

"How could that be? I'm professionally trained. No matter how funny it is, I won't laugh. It's just a kiss, I close my eyes, pout, and it's a piece of cake!"

"Damn, you're getting more and more infuriating with your words. Gu Jingyi, I really should have the director cut this scene into the behind-the-scenes footage. Expose it to the Jingfeis and let them see what an annoying, childish jerk the seemingly upright Gu Jingyi is in private."

"Tch, go ahead and film. You underestimate the bond between me and my fans. No matter what I do, they'll only think I'm cute."

The two of them burst into laughter, and neither of them noticed Tian Xiwei standing on the sidelines.

She was carrying a bunch of hand warmers and throat lozenges, which were originally meant to be a "warm gift" for Gu Jingyi.

But now he seemed rooted to the spot, his fingers unconsciously picking at the edge of the plastic bag, making a soft "rustling" sound, like a child who had wandered into a scene by mistake.

As soon as Gu Jingyi's gaze fell upon her, she immediately looked away and walked away.

"Teacher Gu, you've been admitted to the theater."

The stage manager's voice came over, and Gu Jingyi suppressed his lingering emotions and walked over with Yang Zi.

"Scene 24, shot 3 of 'Go Go Squid!'!"

"Action!"

When the director yelled "Action," Gu Jingyi instantly switched into Han Shangyan's persona.

His eyes were downcast, and his jawline was taut. His fingers rested on the car window button, his knuckles turning slightly white from the pressure.

Yang Zi, who plays Tong Nian, leans against the car window, her cheeks flushed red from the cold wind. Her eyes, as she looks at Gu Jingyi, are filled with a cautious anticipation.

The scene we're filming today is about Han Shangyan leading his team to Norway for the CTF World Championship, with Tong Nian secretly following to cheer him on. While strolling through the streets of this foreign country, Tong Nian confesses her feelings, and Han Shangyan finally sheds his aloof exterior, responding to her emotions with his actions.

The "confession kiss," which also contributed to the drama's "sweet and memorable scene," has been repeatedly listed among the "sweet and refreshing male lead scenes."

Han Shangyan became known as the "God of Controlling the Tension of Reality" directly because of this famous scene.

Gu Jingyi naturally wouldn't let go of creating this iconic scene; he had been pondering this shot repeatedly in his mind ever since he received the script.

But perhaps because the rental car was old and in disrepair, there were two or three instances in a row where the windows would get stuck about five centimeters from the top when they were raised, making a "creaking" sound.

It had to be scrapped and we had to start over.

Kissing scenes are the most demanding in terms of emotional engagement for actors; a bad start can leave both actors off-key.

The director immediately called for a stop, saying, "Cut! How many times is this?"

"The fourth time," the script supervisor answered quietly.

He pointed to the prop car and said, "The window raising and lowering speed is always wrong."

Because the car broke down, the director immediately called a halt and asked the production crew to go up and repair the windows.

The streets on a winter night are bathed in a stark, pale light.

Gu Jingyi zipped his down jacket all the way up, and his breath instantly turned into a "little chimney".

Yang Zi rubbed her face with her hands and stood by the roadside to warm herself.

"Sister Zi, are you cold?"

Gu Jingyi suddenly moved closer and asked, bowing his head.

"Yeah, male actors are so much better. Han Shangyan can wear a scarf and a down jacket..."

Yang Zi was halfway through his sentence when his eyes suddenly lit up.

She asked somewhat shyly, "Could you lend me your scarf?"

Gu Jingyi's brow twitched, and he jumped back two steps.

He frowned and said in surprise, "How could you think that? I meant to say that it's a good thing I was wearing a lot of clothes, otherwise I would have gotten cold."

"Ahhh, Gu Jingyi, you stop right there!"

Yang Zi was so angry that she yelled and chased after Gu Jingyi, ready to hit him.

Gu Jingyi easily dodged it, as if he were teasing a child.

The cameras never left them on set; a red light flashed briefly and was captured in the behind-the-scenes footage.

This segment will be included in the Blu-ray soundtrack of "Go Go Squid!", which will contain the original OST, behind-the-scenes footage, and some merchandise posters, easily selling for two or three hundred yuan to fans.

Given Gu Jingyi's popularity, Huace can relax and do more.

These items are all based on sales volume, and they are not enough to distribute to Gu Jingyi's huge fan base, who is a phenomenal top influencer.

Yang Zi chased after him for a while but couldn't catch up. Feeling a bit tired, he took out a few napkins from his pocket, placed them on the steps, and sat down.

As soon as Gu Jingyi walked over, she hit him.

"Little brat, let's see if you can still run away."

Gu Jingyi feigned pain, while Yang Zi looked smug.

"Teacher Gu, Teacher Yang, it's ready, come over here quickly."

By this time, the car windows were almost repaired, and the stage manager shouted through a megaphone.

"Let's go film," Gu Jingyi said, reaching out to pull Yang Zi up.

Yang Zi patted his pants, stood up, and straightened the wrinkles in his clothes.

Before filming started, she suddenly grabbed his shirt and said, "Don't laugh during the take. I want to finish filming and rest as soon as possible."

"Sister Zi, is it because you lack self-confidence?" Gu Jingyi raised an eyebrow.

"I'm afraid your little fans will assassinate me. Xiao Tian's gaze towards me is strange. Don't play the same game as other male stars, pretending to be a couple on set. I'll look down on you, Gu Jingyi."

Yang Zi rolled her eyes and scratched two or three wrinkles on his sleeve with her fingernails.

"How could that be?" Gu Jingyi scoffed lightly.

"You, Zi-jie, should know best whether I'm like this or not."

Upon hearing Gu Jingyi's words, Yang Zi recalled the feelings she had for this person during the filming of "Ashes of Love".

She felt a flush rise to her face and nudged Gu Jingyi.

"Shut up, forget all about it. Don't say a word, do you hear me, Gu Jingyi?"

"I didn't take it seriously either," another unspoken thought of Gu Jingyi was, "Xiao Tian is different."

His gaze was fixed on the figure sitting on a small stool not far away.

Her jet-black ponytail hung down her back and clung to the chair back, while a few strands of wispy bangs drifted loosely across her smooth forehead.

Tonight, Tian Xiwei's hairstyle is exactly the same as when she first met Gu Jingyi on that South Korean music show a long time ago.

However, her outfit changed from a hoodie and light-colored casual pants to a theatrical costume.

Perhaps she didn't have any scenes to film today, so she didn't have to wear makeup, or perhaps the production team was afraid that her looks would outshine Yang Zi, so they simply didn't give her a proper makeover.

Tian Xiwei's originally delicate face now looked somewhat plain, like a lily under a light rain.

Gu Jingyi was so amazed by her beauty that he couldn't look away.

It was a unique Xiaotian in his memory.

Tian Xiwei noticed Gu Jingyi's gaze, but instead of waving and smiling from a distance as usual, she did not do so.

Instead, she kept her head down, not looking at him, and clutched the throat lozenge tightly in her pocket.

The clapperboard clicked down, and the actors had no choice but to get back into position.

Yang Zi leaned against the car window, her nose red from the cold.

Gu Jingyi noticed a snowflake stuck to her eyelashes, trembling slightly with her breath.

This detail wasn't in the script, but as Han Shangyan was portrayed, he suddenly reached out and brushed it away for her.

The moment her fingertips touched his skin, Yang Zi's eyes widened like a startled rabbit.

When she looked at Gu Jingyi again to recite her lines, her voice was somewhat unsteady.

"Do you want to be with me?"

It was as if the person standing in front of her was no longer Gu Jingyi, but Han Shangyan, who would unconditionally spoil her.

Even a top student like Tong Nian would feel humble and uneasy when standing in front of him.

Love is willingly bowing down and offering your whole heart to Han Shangyan.

The car window began to roll up, and he suddenly grabbed Yang Zi by the back of the neck.

The action was supposed to be done in a businesslike manner, like lifting a small pet by the scruff of its neck, but the force suddenly loosened when his palm touched her loose strands of hair.

The other person's lips were softer than I had imagined, with a slightly sweet, honey-like lip balm scent. The car window slowly rolled up, obscuring their intertwined figures.

The director behind the monitor excitedly raised his fist and said into the walkie-talkie, "Attention everyone, cut to a wide shot."

At a command, the monitor screen changed.

The camera captured the silhouettes of the two through the glass, showing Gu Jingyi's kiss as both forceful and restrained.

Yang Zi nervously gripped his collar, like a little white rabbit caught in a trap.

As they parted, Yang Zi pressed her forehead against the car window and grinned foolishly. Gu Jingyi rubbed the corner of his mouth with his knuckles and smiled indulgently.

"Cut! That's a wrap!" the director yelled.

The separation was so hasty that Yang Zi staggered.

Gu Jingyi subconsciously leaned halfway out of the car window to help, but she slapped his hand away: "Bro, are you getting too into character?"

She laughed heartlessly, and Gu Jingyi retorted.

"I'm never the one who gets too caught up in a role."

"You!" Yang Zi exclaimed angrily.

Assistant Xiaopang also handed over a thermos, and Gu Jingyi tilted his head back to drink the water.

As his Adam's apple bobbed, he caught a glimpse of Tian Xiwei burying her face in her scarf in the corner. The hand warmer he was clutching rattled as he squeezed it, and suddenly the warm water that had been trickling down his esophagus into his stomach didn't feel warm at all anymore.

The director's eyes lit up, and he excitedly ran over.

"Jingyi, you're a genius! Could you do that move you just did for Teacher Yang Zi again?"

"Which one?" Gu Jingyi asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Exactly, you just leaned out most of your body to help Yang Zi up. Did you ever think how much more intense that action would have been if it had been a kiss?"

The director gestured and stretched out his hand, imitating Gu Jingyi.

He didn't have Gu Jingyi's height of 186 cm, nor his super long arms and long legs.

Making these moves is like trying to draw a tiger but ending up with a dog instead.

Seeing that Gu Jingyi remained unmoved, the director quickly pulled Tian Xiwei aside, trying to find someone to "agree" with him.

"Xiaotian, you're a girl too. You understand female viewers best. Just imagine if Teacher Gu had leaned halfway out to kiss Xiaozhi, wouldn't you have excitedly covered your face on set with a big, goofy grin?"

Tian Xiwei clenched her fist in her pocket and suddenly tightened her grip, the warmth of her palm almost melting the throat lozenge.

"Xiaotian?" Seeing that she didn't reply, the director urged her again.

"Um…"

Tian Xiwei forced a smile, but her heart ached terribly.

"So, Xiao Gu, why don't you film another scene? How about I add this scene to episode 31? Han Shangyan drives Tong Nian home, and on the way, he leans out of the car window and forcefully kisses Tong Nian's lips."

"Given your height and physique, I can already imagine a whole bunch of people..."

The audience is calling you "boyfriend."

The director was full of excitement, and he beckoned Yang Zi over.

"Come on, while the feeling is still there, you two, let's film that scene from episode 31 together."

Yang Zi nodded, "Okay, I'm fine with it."

Gu Jingyi couldn't bring himself to refuse. In the original timeline, Han Shangyan's "car window kiss" had indeed swept through the Chinese entertainment industry. Fans of all the male celebrities would flood the screen with comments like "Wang Junkai/Yi Yangqianxi/Zhu Yilong/Cai Xukun, I'm sorry, I need to cheat first" during the show's broadcast.

From the perspective of the plot, this kiss is indispensable.

He glanced worriedly in Xiaotian's direction, and his assistant, Xiaopang, very considerately stepped forward to hold him back.

Scene 28, Scene 7 of "Go Go Squid!"

"Action!"

After dropping his girlfriend off at home, Gu Jingyi sat in the driver's seat of his Mercedes-Benz G-Class, with the window rolled down halfway.

Yang Zi got off the car, but was reluctant to go back just like that.

She walked around to the driver's side window and stared at her boyfriend intently.

The cold winter wind, carrying a drizzle, swept in and landed on the back of his hands resting on the steering wheel.

The car was well-heated, so he took off his coat. He was only wearing a dark gray turtleneck sweater, which made his shoulder line look even more sharp.

Yang Zi stood outside the car, the fur collar of her down jacket framing her slightly reddened face, and smiled up at him.

Outside the car window, the halo of streetlights spread out, making her eyes appear exceptionally bright. She stood outside the door, the tip of her nose slightly red from the cold.

He suddenly spoke, his voice low and deep.

"No matter how many things there are, it will be easier to deal with them one by one."

Yang Zi blinked, listening intently.

“Besides,” Gu Jingyi turned his head, his gaze falling on her face, “I still have you by my side, don’t I?”

Upon hearing this, Yang Zi's eyes curved into two crescent moons.

The next second, Gu Jingyi unbuckled his seatbelt, braced his arm against the window frame, and leaned most of his body out of the window—

His 186cm height advantage was on full display at this moment; his arms were long and strong. With a single reach, he easily gripped the back of Yang Zi's neck.

The feel of the down jacket's fur collar came from my palm, mixed with the faint scent of her perfume.

Before Yang Zi could react, she was pulled forward and stumbled half a step. Gu Jingyi leaned down and kissed her, his hand firmly supporting the back of her head. His thumb unconsciously caressed the skin behind her ear, and Yang Zi could clearly feel his breath brushing against her cheek.

It was warm and humid.

In the distance, light rain was falling on the windshield, making a soft rustling sound.

The halo of the streetlights blurred in the snow, casting long shadows of the two people.

The director watched the footage carefully from behind the monitor.

The image freezes on the glass, showing the overlapping silhouettes of the two people against the backdrop of a blurry rainy night in the distance.

"That's it! Great!"

The director's voice came through, and Gu Jingyi hummed in response before getting out of the car.

Rainwater fell on his shoulders and quickly turned into water stains.

He jumped out of the car and looked around for Tian Xiwei.

As if sensing something, Tian Xiwei, who was standing next to his van and still carrying the bag of supplies that hadn't been delivered, met Gu Jingyi's gaze in mid-air.

"Director, I'm too tired. I won't be in good shape for the rest of the time, so I'm going back to rest."

Gu Jingyi asked the director for leave and went straight to the van.

"it is good"

Not long after I got into the van, I saw a figure "jump" and sit down next to me.

Gu Jingyi blinked and grinned at her: "Tiantian, you're here?"

Tian Xiwei forced a smile, her voice dry: "Yeah, I've come to take a look."

Gu Jingyi reached out and pulled Tian Xiwei into his arms.

The moment she was lifted into the air, she let out a cry of "Ah!"

Soon I fell into a warm and comforting embrace, a safe haven.

Gu Jingyi acted as if nothing had happened, leaning down to gently touch her forehead with his: "Sweetie, why aren't you saying anything?"

Seeing his shameless behavior, Tian Xiwei looked up with slightly red eyes and said, "...You two are really into kissing!"

Gu Jingyi raised an eyebrow: "Jealous?"

"Who's jealous?!"

Tian Xiwei tried to come out, but Gu Jingyi held her down.

His palm was pressed against her waist, the scalding heat seeping through her clothes and making her shiver.

"How am I supposed to explain this to you..." Gu Jingyi smiled helplessly, his tone revealing a patience he himself hadn't even realized.

“Yang Zi is my brother,” he said, looking down, his breath brushing against her earlobe.

"You are different."

Tian Xiwei was almost lost in Gu Jingyi's affectionate eyes, but she still stubbornly said, "Where...where is it different?"

Gu Jingyi smiled, his fingers gently teasing her waist: "Guess."

"Hey, don't touch me until you explain yourself!"

Tian Xiwei was held in Gu Jingyi's arms, uttering harsh words but making no move to break free.

The faint scent of cedar emanating from him lingered around her nose, and she was so happy she almost fell asleep.

If it weren't for the sticky feeling of melted throat lozenges still lingering on my fingertips as my hands were in my pockets.

She almost forgot all the crimes Gu Jingyi had just committed and gave him whatever he wanted.

Gu Jingyi suddenly pulled the almost melted throat lozenge from her pocket, tilted his head and asked, "Is this for me?"

Looking at the throat lozenge with its wrapper crumpled beyond recognition, Tian Xiwei turned her face away: "It's melted, you can't eat it."

"Who said that? Only I have the right to dispose of the things you gave me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Jingyi deftly unwrapped the candy and put the half-melted throat lozenge in his mouth.

A refreshing and sweet sensation unfolds on the lips.

It still carried a trace of the warmth of her palm…

Tian Xiwei's eyes widened, and she sniffed: "Dirty."

The final syllable disappeared between their pressed lips.

Gu Jingyi held the back of her head, his cool breath penetrating deep inside.

This kiss was much fiercer than the one on set, as if it was an attempt to release all the pent-up emotions.

Tian Xiwei's fingers, which were gripping the hem of his sweater, tightened suddenly, and a soft sound escaped her throat.

"Don't be angry anymore, okay?"

As they parted, he pressed his forehead against hers and asked.

Tian Xiwei was panting when she caught a glimpse of the pearly lip balm on his lips—it was Yang Zi's lip balm from when they were filming earlier.

She suddenly became fierce, tilting her head back and biting his lower lip: "There's someone else's scent here, I don't like it!"

"That idiot director even asked me if I enjoyed kissing Yang Zi. It made me so angry! Does he enjoy it when his wife is kissing another man?"

Gu Jingyi chuckled softly, his fingertip brushing against the corner of her lips: "Are you a dog? Let me go."

"I won't let go, Gu Jingyi! I'm very unhappy today. You NTR'd me!"

Tian Xiwei shook her head vigorously, clearly unhappy.

"Actually, you're NTR'ing me too. Sweetie, do you know that right now? You're indirectly kissing Teacher Yang Zi."

Gu Jingyi chuckled softly and patted her head reassuringly.

Tian Xiwei's expression shifted unpredictably, and suddenly she looked disgusted and tried to get up again.

But Gu Jingyi pressed down on the back of her neck and gave her a brief kiss.

"Sweetie, I'm very unhappy right now," Gu Jingyi whispered, biting her earlobe.

"What exactly did Teacher Gu do wrong? Why did you have to NTR him? And indirectly kiss Teacher Yang Zi..."

Gu Jingyi patted her back with a scrutinizing gesture.

Tian Xiwei was both angry and anxious, and was about to explain when she was blocked again.

"Making excuses, what a naughty child."

Gu Jingyi chuckled softly and continued kissing.

After being bullied for an unknown amount of time, Gu Jingyi finally whispered in her ear with a sigh, "What an idiot! Why didn't you join in when I was chatting with Yang Zi?"

Tian Xiwei's teeth were still biting Gu Jingyi's lower lip, but she suddenly loosened her grip when she heard these words.

She blinked, her eyelashes brushing against his cheek: "Is it okay?"

Gu Jingyi touched the spot where he had been bitten and tasted a bit of rust.

He grabbed the back of her neck, like he was lifting a sulking cat: "When did I say I couldn't? You can just come over here."

"But...but..." she stammered, twisting the hem of his sweater between her fingers. "What if word gets out? Won't that affect you?"

"Do you think that's possible?" Gu Jingyi scoffed.

"This is an internal drama by CCS, all of us are on the same side. Every actor has signed a confidentiality agreement, so who would dare to say anything?"

"Besides, you've been a fan yourself, so you should know better than me. Fans only selectively accept what they're willing to accept. Giving an explanation is better than not giving one. Not responding is better than admitting it."

Tian Xiwei was so confused by what he said that she could only try to shut him up with her mouth.

Gu Jingyi accepted everything without question, waiting until everything was over.

He suddenly stopped smiling, grabbed her wrist, and pressed her down on the seat. He leaned closer, his nose almost touching hers: "Sweetie, you can trust me a little more. Don't get caught up in internal conflict. I love you a little more than you think."

His words were spoken softly yet forcefully, and Tian Xiwei's eyes suddenly reddened.

"Next time I see you, I'd rather secretly pinch my palm than come up and ask me."

Gu Jingyi gently stroked the crescent-shaped mark left on her palm, his movements tender.

His tone suddenly turned dangerous: "You'd better be prepared to work overtime and film kissing scenes with me every night."

Tian Xiwei's eyes lit up. Was Gu Jingyi sure this wasn't a reward for her?
Being able to act opposite Gu Jingyi, and NTR Yang Zi.

Just thinking about it makes me so excited!
"However, we practiced kissing scenes in bed."

Just then, the nanny van returned to the villa that Gu Jingyi had purchased, and he immediately hugged Tian Xiwei with one arm.

After unlocking with his fingerprint, he pinned her to the bed and began training.

The night was gentle, the moonlight soft and shimmering. A faint sound came from the room, and the moon shyly hid behind the clouds.

(End of this chapter)