Director Liu wholeheartedly agreed with the nickname "Little Lucky Star": "That's true. It always rains whenever we shoot a rain scene. The props team has never made a mistake. I've never filmed a scene that went so smoothly."

A few minutes later, the crew brought in a large rectangular cake with the words "Happy Wrap-up" written in regular script in the center, along with the name of the TV series, the names of the lead actors, and a chibi version of Xu Yongnian.

The lead actors and the author of the original novel were invited to cut the wrap-up cake together. Chu Zhuo, holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, and Xie Lingce, who was handsome, held a knife together and cut the cake in the middle.

After dividing the larger portion, Chu Zhuo gave him a special treat: "Xie Lingce, which piece do you want to eat?"

Xie Linze clearly pointed directly at the chibi version of Xu Yongnian: "This one."

"Are you going to eat me?"

While teasing him, Chu Zhuo cut off the whole little figure, put it on a small plate, handed it to the tall man, and winked, saying, "Here, it's all for you. There's no share for them. This is your Xu Yongnian."

A boy's words can easily lead to overthinking and confusion.

Xie Linze calmed his racing heart and slowly ate his cake, his eyes never leaving the boy beside him who was also eating cake.

Xu Yongnian in the novel is a fictional character he created, and Chu Zhuo, who played Xu Yongnian in real life, will one day belong to him as well?

Back at her apartment, Chu Zhuo began her daily study routine.

After studying for about ten days, his progress was rapid, so Xie Linze stewed a pot of pork bones for him to nourish himself.

Chu Zhuo chewed on the meat with relish: "Xie Lingce, I saw your new book was published yesterday. Who is Lin Xun thinking about?"

The bone slipped from his grasp and fell into the bowl, nearly causing Xie Lingce to drop his chopsticks: "Is Zhuobao sure she wants to know the foreshadowing now?"

Chu Zhu shook her head vigorously: "Then let's not talk about it, let's keep it a secret."

Meanwhile, the Weibo hashtag "#BiHuai's New Book's Painting Style Suddenly Changed" started gaining popularity yesterday and climbed into the top three of the trending list after a day.

[Am I just imagining things? The art style of Bi Hui's novel is quite different from her previous works. And, most importantly, I actually saw a hint of a romantic subplot in the first chapter. The protagonist doesn't seem lonely anymore?]

[Great news! Has Bihui finally learned to write romance scenes?]

[Let's revisit Bi Hui's six works: five of them ended up alone, and one died young. His male protagonists are all devoid of love and affection, yet his new book starts with a white moonlight? Such a delightful emotional experience! (tears welling up)]

[Let me start by spreading a rumor: Bihui is definitely in love.]

[+1, even if it's not a romantic relationship, there's definitely someone I like.]

[Oh no, are you already spreading rumors?]

[The person upstairs has already said it's a rumor... but Bi Hui's new book is indeed suspicious.]

[In the past, the protagonists in his works were either emotionally detached, unpopular with the opposite sex, or simply didn't date. Anyway, I accepted that he wrote novels without romantic pairings. But why does this one have someone who seems to have a crush on him right from the start? (I don't understand)]

[Is Bi Hui finally going to cater to the market and write emotional stories?]

[What does it mean to pander to the market? If he wanted to, he would have done so already. I'm more inclined to believe that there's been a new emotional shift in him (a reflection).]

Xie Linze didn't pay much attention to any of this. Instead, Weibo users flocked to the new book's comment section, asking Lin Xun who he was thinking about.

Xie Linze certainly wouldn't say it, or rather, the timing wasn't right, so he pretended not to have seen it.

Time slipped away quietly. After Chu Zhuo finished his exams, Xie Lingce went to pick him up at the school gate: "Are you confident?"

Chu Zhuo commented on himself: "Yes, I will definitely live up to Teacher Xie's teaching during this period."

The two hadn't walked far when someone called out from behind, "Le Chuzhuo!"

Chu Zhuo turned around in confusion.

Holding a pen and paper, the girl asked shyly, "Could you please sign your name? I've liked you for a long time."

The students were all very well-behaved. When the students in the same class as Chu Zhuo saw him come in, they didn't bother him in a big way. Instead, they waited until after the exam before asking for his autograph.

Chu Zhuo didn't recognize the girl, but she meant no harm. Chu Zhuo casually signed her name: "Thank you for your kind words. I wish you good grades."

The girl blushed slightly: "Thank you, Koi God, for your blessing."

Chu Zhuo was familiar with the origin of the nickname and replied jokingly, "Your good grades are due to your own efforts, and have little to do with me. If you want to thank someone, thank yourself."

"See you in the exam hall this year, classmate!"

"I'll definitely see him." The girl was warmed by Chu Zhuo's answer and felt slightly excited. Reluctant to end the conversation so quickly, she racked her brains and asked, "Is he your brother? You two seem to have a good relationship."

Xie Linze spoke up: "He's not my brother, he's a friend."

This man looked like a typical social elite, and appeared to be in his mid-twenties. The girl wondered how Chu Zhuo could have a friend so much older than her.

However, she didn't say it aloud. After getting the autograph, she happily walked away with the notebook in her hands.

"Xie Lingce, you're seven years older than me, so it's normal for me to call you brother." Chu Zhuo didn't think too much about it and just went by the literal meaning.

Xie Lingce's gaze sharpened, a hint of aggression in his eyes: "The brother she speaks of is different from what you understand, Zhuobao. Is our relationship simply that of brothers?"

Chu Zhuo naturally denied it: "Of course not, Xie Linze is the most important person."

"..." Xie Lingce's breath hitched. He raised his arm slightly and pulled the boy into his arms without saying a word, burying his head in the side of his neck. "Zhuobao, you're so good at coaxing me."

Chu Zhuo's eyes curved into a smile: "Because Xie Lingce is a very good person. He cares about me, so he is easily satisfied, just like I care about Xie Lingce."

After the exam, Xie Lingce lost his reason to stay at Chu Zhuo's house, so he moved out as if nothing had happened.

A few days later, Xiong Man called to say that she had accepted a high-end luxury endorsement deal, for a certain brand of lipstick.

Chu Zhuo was surprised: "Me? Lipstick? Sister Man, are you sure?"

It was a bit noisy on Xiong Man's end, so she raised her voice and continued, "You heard me right, it's the new style that Fangni Xue is going to release for the Spring Festival. They started selecting a spokesperson last fall. When the company handed it to me, I was even more shocked than you. But, well, only a fool would push it out."

"It's next Monday, don't oversleep, I'll pick you up in the morning."

The endorsement going to Xiong Man is no different from giving it to Chu Zhuo outright, since he's currently Xiong Man's only official artist.

After hanging up the phone, Chu Zhu shared with Xie Lingce: "I actually got a lipstick endorsement offer, and it's from Fangni Xue's company."

Xie Linze said in an extremely natural tone: "It proves they have good taste. Congratulations to Zhuobao on getting the endorsement. Zhuobao, could you send me a couple of photos from the event? I admire this future superstar."

Chu Zhuo chuckled: "Why the sudden elevation? Xie Lingce, you're trying to flatter me to death."

The man smiled without saying a word.

On Monday, Xiong Man picked up the person, changed into clothes specially prepared by the company, and headed to the filming location.

The brand representative expressed satisfaction: "Great, very vibrant. Our lipsticks this time are in a more energetic color."

Xiong Man replied politely, "Young people should be energetic. Let's not waste any more time. Where do you want him to get his makeup done? I'll take him there."

The person in charge led them to the dressing room.

Chu Zhuo sat on the stool, and the makeup artist held a powder compact, scrutinizing his features for a long time before exclaiming, "Your skin is very fair, smooth and delicate, with almost invisible pores. Your features are already exquisite and striking. I don't even know where to begin."

Who wouldn't be happy to hear that? Xiong Man laughed and said, "Do whatever you want, our Chu Zhuo's face can take it."

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