Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 188: The Premiere of "Operation Red Sea"
There was a sudden knock on the office door, which was then pushed open.

The corridor lights shone obliquely in, and Gu Yang's figure appeared at the door, as if he were bringing warmth into this cold space.

He was wearing a dark gray cashmere coat, the collar still damp with the chill of the outside air, and his hair was slightly damp, as if from the night dew.

"Oh, our little Nan Nan is so dedicated?" He leaned against the door frame, a teasing smile playing on his lips, but his eyes were full of tenderness. "Working overtime on New Year's Eve, what, are you thinking that I, the boss, will give you a raise?"

"Let me tell you, this is voluntary overtime work by the employees, and there's no overtime pay..."

"You're so annoying!" Zhang Ruonan's eyes welled up with tears, and she almost instinctively stood up and threw herself into his arms.

Gu Yang caught her steadily; his coat still carried the chill of the outside air, but his embrace was warm.

She buried her face in his chest, smelling the faint scent of cedar on him, mixed with a hint of New Year's Eve fireworks.

"Why are you here?" she asked in a muffled voice, her voice slightly choked with emotion.

"I came to the office to get something," Gu Yang gently ruffled her hair. "I saw the light was still on, so I thought there was a thief."

He paused, then chuckled softly, "So it was you, you heart thief."

Zhang Ruonan burst into laughter through her tears and gently punched him.

Gu Yang released her, his gaze falling on the bowl of instant noodles on the table, which had gone cold. He frowned slightly and asked, "Why don't you go home?"

Zhang Ruonan paused for a moment, then briefly explained the situation at home.

After listening, Gu Yang didn't say anything, but simply pulled her back into his arms and gently stroked her back.

After a moment, he suddenly touched his stomach and said, "I'm hungry."

Zhang Ruonan looked up: "Huh?"

Gu Yang pointed to the bowl of instant noodles: "Give me half of this."

"How could you eat this!" Zhang Ruonan quickly stopped him. "I have dumplings in my dorm, I'll go cook them for you."

The two came to Ji Jingxin Garden, which was the first place Gu Yang arranged for Zhang Ruonan to stay.

Although the house wasn't big, it was very tidy, and there were a few plush toys on the sofa, making it feel much cozier.

Compared to the large villa Gu Yang bought for her in Shanghai, Zhang Ruonan prefers to stay here alone most of the time.

Small, yet cozy, and closer to the man in her heart!
A light snow began to fall outside the window, enveloping the city of Yanjing in tranquility.

Gu Yang stood at the kitchen doorway, watching Zhang Ruonan's busy figure, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

She changed into a light pink loungewear set, with an apron with a strawberry pattern tied around her waist. Her long hair was loosely tied back, with a few strands hanging down beside her ears, swaying gently with her movements.

"Are you sure you don't need my help?" Gu Yang asked for the third time, his slender fingers tapping lightly on the marble countertop.

Zhang Ruonan shook her head without turning her head: "Just sit here and wait to eat."

She skillfully put the dumplings into the pot, the scalding steam blurring her profile. "My mother always said that the kitchen is where women should be."

Gu Yang raised an eyebrow, teasing her deliberately: "What era are we living in? Still so traditional?"

“This isn’t tradition,” Zhang Ruonan turned around, her cheeks flushed slightly from the steam, “This is…this is because I want to be good to you.”

Her voice grew softer and softer, the last few words almost muffled in her mouth.

Gu Yang felt a surge of warmth in his heart and stepped forward to wrap his arms around her waist from behind.

He felt the body in his arms stiffen slightly, then relax and lean against his chest.

“But I want to be good to you too,” he whispered in her ear, his breath brushing against her reddened earlobe. “Let me help you, hmm?”

His hands started moving around restlessly!
Zhang Ruonan bit her lower lip and shook her head, gently nudging the dumplings with her elbow: "Stop fooling around, the dumplings will get overcooked."

But the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.

Gu Yang smiled and took a step back, leaning against the refrigerator door as he watched her busy herself.

In the misty air, Zhang Ruonan's profile looked exceptionally gentle.

She would occasionally stir the dumplings in the pot with her chopsticks, her movements as gentle as if she were handling some precious treasure.

"What are you looking at..." Zhang Ruonan muttered softly, feeling embarrassed by his gaze.

"Look how beautiful my wife is," Gu Yang replied matter-of-factly, earning him a glare from her, which only made him feel embarrassed and annoyed.

The dumplings were cooked quickly, and Zhang Ruonan carefully placed them into a blue and white porcelain plate, and then prepared a small dish of vinegar and chili oil.

Gu Yang wanted to help carry the plates, but she slapped his hand away, saying, "It's hot, I'll do it."

……

At the dinner table, Zhang Ruonan kept putting dumplings on Gu Yang's plate: "Try this one, it's shrimp filling. This three-delicacy one is also good."

She herself ate very little, only focusing on watching Gu Yang eat with relish.

"You eat too." Gu Yang picked up a dumpling and held it to her lips.

Zhang Ruonan instinctively backed away, but under Gu Yang's persistent gaze, she still blushed and opened her mouth to catch it.

The dumpling wrappers are thin and the filling is generous; with one bite, the delicious broth fills your mouth.

"Is it good?" she asked softly.

Gu Yang didn't answer immediately. Instead, he reached out and wiped away a bit of vinegar from the corner of her mouth, his thumb lingering on her lips for a second before withdrawing: "The best dumplings I've ever eaten in my life."

Zhang Ruonan's face flushed instantly, and she quickly lowered her head, pretending to tidy up her napkins.

Looking at her bright red ear tips, Gu Yang felt his heart melt completely.

After the meal, Zhang Ruonan insisted that Gu Yang not clear the dishes.

Gu Yang couldn't persuade her otherwise, so he could only sit on the sofa and watch her busy herself.

A moment later, she brought over a cup of steaming green tea. "Why do you have this here?" Gu Yang asked in surprise as he took it. The tea had a refreshing aroma, the taste of his favorite hometown.

Zhang Ruonan smiled and said, "I asked someone to buy some after you said you liked them last time."

She paused, then added softly, "I've been keeping it ready, thinking about which day you'd come."

Gu Yang felt a warmth in his heart and gently squeezed her hand.

Her fingers were long and fair, but the tips were rough, a sign of years of housework.

He kissed her fingertips tenderly: "You won't have to work so hard in the future!"

Zhang Ruonan shook her head, her eyes sparkling: "I like taking care of you."

As she spoke, she cut another plate of fruit, carefully removing the strawberry stems and cutting the apples into the shape of little rabbits.

As Gu Yang looked at her serious profile, a corner of his heart was gently touched.

“Don’t bother,” he said softly, “come sit with me for a while.”

Zhang Ruonan then put down the fruit knife, wiped her hands, and walked over.

As soon as she sat down on the sofa, Gu Yang stretched out his long arm and pulled her into his arms.

She gasped softly, then relaxed and leaned against his chest.

"Are you tired?" Gu Yang gently massaged her shoulders.

Zhang Ruonan shook her head, then suddenly stood up as if remembering something: "Wait, I boiled some water..."

Before Gu Yang could react, she saw her carrying a basin of steaming water over.

"Soak your feet," she said softly as she squatted down. "You must be tired today, having been so busy with the Spring Festival Gala."

Gu Yang was stunned.

He watched as she carefully took off his socks and put his feet into the warm water.

The water temperature was just right, and her slender fingers gently massaged the back of his feet with just the right amount of pressure.

“Nan Nan…” His voice was a little hoarse.

Zhang Ruonan looked up at him and gave him a sweet smile: "Are you comfortable?"

Gu Yang's Adam's apple bobbed, and he suddenly bent down, pulled her up, and hugged her tightly. "You're so good to me," he said in a muffled voice, burying his face in her neck, "I'm getting addicted."

Zhang Ruonan blushed and leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and whispered to herself.

You treat me better!
The TV was playing a rebroadcast of the Spring Festival Gala, and cheerful music echoed in the room, but none of them paid any attention.

“Come back to Zhejiang Province with me tomorrow,” Gu Yang suddenly said.

Zhang Ruonan looked up abruptly: "What...?"

"Come to my house for the New Year," Gu Yang said gently, stroking her hair. "I'm worried about you being alone here. Come back with me!"

Zhang Ruonan froze, tears welling up uncontrollably: "This...this isn't appropriate..."

"It's perfect." Gu Yang gently wiped away her tears. "Unless...you don't want to go?"

Zhang Ruonan's eyes instantly reddened.

She opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

Gu Yang lowered his head, gently kissed away the tears at the corners of her eyes, and then slowly covered her lips with his.

The kiss was tender and lingering, carrying the aroma of tea and the sweetness of strawberries.

Zhang Ruonan wrapped her arms around his neck, responding cautiously and lovingly.

Outside the window, New Year's fireworks suddenly burst into bloom, their dazzling light filtering through the gaps in the curtains and casting dappled shadows on the two figures embracing.

Zhang Ruonan nestled in Gu Yang's arms, overjoyed.

Wherever this man is, that's her home!
……

February 16th, the first day of the Lunar New Year
The area outside the Yanjing International Convention and Exhibition Center was already bustling with activity.

The premiere of "Operation Red Sea" was decorated in a military style, with a replica of a warship deck set up at the entrance and models of weapons and equipment used in the movie displayed on both sides.

Movie trailers played on a giant LED screen, with intense gunfight scenes and stunning sound effects that drew passersby to stop and watch.

The red carpet was packed with media reporters and fans, with cameras and flashes pointing at the entrance.

"They're here! They're here!" A cheer suddenly erupted from the crowd.

Director Lin Chaoxian was the first to walk the red carpet. He was wearing a sharp suit and waved to fans with a big smile.

Following that, the main actors Zhang Yi, Du Jiang, Hai Qing, and others appeared one after another, and the screams from the fans grew louder and louder.

"Gu Yang! Gu Yang!"

When Gu Yang appeared at the end of the red carpet, the entire venue erupted in cheers.

The fans' shouts nearly lifted the roof off, and countless support signs were waving wildly in the crowd.

Today he was wearing a well-tailored dark blue suit with a pure white shirt underneath, the collar slightly open. He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, with a touch of untamed wildness.

"Yang-ge, look this way!"

Gu Yang, I love you!

Gu Yang smiled and waved to the surroundings, occasionally stopping to pose for photos with the media.

His every move triggered a new wave of screams, and the flashbulbs were so bright they were almost blinding.

This is the true value of being a top influencer!
(End of this chapter)