The Rise of Chinese Entertainment in 2008

Liu Yifei's massage skills are indeed excellent; the pressure varies from light to heavy, and the rhythm is very pleasant, making it very comfortable.

Gu Ning unconsciously closed her eyes and slowly began to enjoy the moment.

As Liu Yifei was massaging, she suddenly felt a weight on her chest and blushed, taking two steps back.

"Why did it stop?"

Gu Ning was almost asleep when Liu Yifei's hand left her, and her head, no longer supported, tilted to the side, instantly waking her up.

"The porridge is getting cold."

Liu Yifei forced herself to remain calm, pulled out a chair, sat down, and ladled out a bowl of porridge.

"Thanks."

Gu Ning smiled and said, "It really does feel much better after you massaged me for a while."

"You're welcome. I've troubled you quite a bit during this time," Liu Yifei said.

Gu Ning stretched and said, "Let's eat quickly, it's getting late."

"Um."

Liu Yifei lowered her head and started eating.

Gu Ning took out her phone to check the time, then glanced idly at Liu Yifei, who was eating porridge.

The lighting in the private room was warm-toned, and as the saying goes, a beautiful woman looks even more stunning under such lighting.

Liu Yifei's beauty is undeniable. Gu Ning had become somewhat immune to it after spending so much time with her, but for some reason, she seemed even more beautiful than usual when looking at Liu Yifei now.

"Do you want some...?"

Liu Yifei turned her head to ask Gu Ning if she wanted something to eat, and just then she saw Gu Ning resting her chin on her hand and looking at her.

Although Gu Ning is young, she gives off a very mature vibe.

His quiet demeanor at this moment actually diminished his maturity and gave him a more youthful air.

"What did you say?" Gu Ning asked.

Liu Yifei snapped out of her daze, turned her head and said, "Do you want to eat something? I can't finish it."

"You eat first, we'll talk about the rest later," Gu Ning said.

"Um."

Liu Yifei nodded and continued eating with her head down.

After eating two bowls, she stopped and said, "I'm full."

Gu Ning saw that there was still a lot of porridge in the bowl, so she reached out and pulled the bowl over.

"I'll go ask the waiter to bring me a bowl," Liu Yifei said, getting up.

"No need for that."

Gu Ning picked up the basin, ready to drink, but the bowl was too big and inconvenient.

He glanced at the table, picked up the soup spoon that Liu Yifei had just used, and started eating the porridge.

"That's the one I used."

"It's okay, I don't mind."

Liu Yifei: "..."

Is it a matter of whether you mind or not?

She felt a little awkward, but not angry at all.

Gu Ning quickly finished her porridge, wiped her mouth with a tissue, and stood up, saying, "Let's go."

Liu Yifei picked up her clothes, put them on, put on a mask, and left the private room with Gu Ning.

After going downstairs, Gu Ning paid the fare, and the two took a taxi back to the hotel.

On the way back to the hotel, neither of them spoke until Liu Yifei opened the door to enter the room, at which point Gu Ning said, "My head still feels a little uncomfortable, could you massage it for me again?"

Liu Yifei paused as she entered the room without saying a word, but did not close the door.

Gu Ning smiled slightly, followed him into the room, and closed the door.

"You can lie down on the sofa," Liu Yifei said, taking off her coat.

Gu Ning lay down on the sofa, and Liu Yifei pulled over a chair, sat down, and began to massage him.

"You've already trained yourself quite well in communicating with people who make a living. Just keep it up and be willing to communicate with others," Gu Ning said, squinting.

"But I feel that my acting skills haven't improved much," Liu Yifei said.

"You didn't act, how do you know there hasn't been any improvement?"

Gu Ning said, "Of course, this won't significantly improve your acting skills, it will just make you act more naturally."

You still have significant shortcomings in your life experiences.

For example, when acting in romantic scenes, I just don't have any chemistry with my co-star.

"Couple chemistry?"

Liu Yifei asked, somewhat puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"That is to say, it is difficult for the audience to feel a romantic connection with an actor you have a relationship with in a play."

Gu Ning recalled that the concept of a "CP" (couple pairing) didn't exist at that time.

But Liu Yifei really doesn't have much chemistry with anyone. Even though many people on the internet say she has chemistry with so-and-so in some of her later dramas, it's all just hype.

Of course, Gu Ning didn't watch many of her later films and TV series, so he didn't know if it was because her acting skills had improved.

However, in the early roles she played, she almost never had any chemistry with the male actors she had romantic scenes with.

This is actually very important; temperament is one aspect, and acting skills are another.

Because of her age and her aloof temperament, she didn't seem to fit in with anyone.

It's difficult to express love in one's eyes, so the effect is predictable.

"How can we improve in this area?" Liu Yifei asked.

"Simple, just fall in love."

As Gu Ning spoke, she reached out and grabbed Liu Yifei's hand.

Liu Yifei was stunned for a moment. When she came to her senses, she tried to pull her hand back, but she couldn't. Just as she was about to speak, Gu Ning let go.

"I'll take a loss and play your boyfriend, so we can act like a couple who are actually dating," Gu Ning said.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Gu Ning. If Gu Ning hadn't taken her hand just now, she might have actually believed it.

"Will this really work?" Liu Yifei asked hesitantly.

Gu Ning sat up, looked at her, and said, "Have you ever been in a relationship?"

Liu Yifei lowered her head and shook it.

"You don't even have any experience with relationships, so how can you act out liking someone of the opposite sex? How can you portray the joys and sorrows of love?" Gu Ning retorted.

"I…"

Liu Yifei was silent for a moment, then looked up and said, "I want to try."

Gu Ning smiled and said, "Then it's settled. We're officially a couple now."

"It's fake!" Liu Yifei corrected.

"That's not important, let's make this a real show."

Gu Ning said, "Even if it's fake, you still have to act like a real couple. Otherwise, it'll just be like you're acting, and there won't be any sense of identification with the characters."

Liu Yifei remained silent upon hearing this.

"Come sit here." Gu Ning patted the seat next to her.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei hesitated for a moment before getting up and sitting down next to Gu Ning.

"Let's change how we address each other first."

Gu Ning looked at Liu Yifei, whose face was slightly flushed and who seemed a little nervous, and said, "Your nickname is Qianqian, so I'll call you by your nickname from now on."

"Then what should I call you?" Liu Yifei asked.

Gu Ning smiled and said, "Call me Brother Gu Ning."

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at him. How could she possibly utter such a shameful term?

Does dating have to be so shameful?

Gu Ning chuckled, reached out and took Liu Yifei's hand. Sensing her trying to pull away, he said, "Holding hands is normal behavior between couples."

Liu Yifei hesitated for a moment, and the strength in her hand dissipated.

"I was just kidding. You can just call me by my name," Gu Ning said.

Liu Yifei nodded upon hearing this, but did not speak.

Gu Ning reached out from behind her and put his arm around her waist. Feeling Liu Yifei's body tense, he said, "Relax, this is normal contact between couples."

Liu Yifei looked up at Gu Ning, but saw his face getting closer and closer to her, and instinctively closed her eyes.

The moment their lips touched, she felt as if the whole world had fallen silent.

Gu Ning felt as if she were tasting jelly, soft and bouncy.

But the jelly only had a small opening, so he could only taste it. He instinctively widened his mouth, wanting to taste the assorted filling inside.