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Since Zhou Jing'an personally appeared at the Cheng family's birthday banquet that night, standing up for the two young people with an absolutely strong stance, the Cheng family has been completely quiet.

There were no more inappropriate phone calls or any form of pressure, as if all the previous turmoil had been just an illusion.

Chu Yi was happy to have some peace and quiet, and devoted herself to her work at the hospital and her life with Zhou Ai.

Zhou Ai, on the other hand, seemed unaffected, continuing to travel between cities, rushing to attend events that seemed to never end.

However, the level of intimacy between the two reached a new level.

Whenever Zhou Ai had a spare moment, even just five minutes, she would call Chu Yi on time for a video call. They were so close that even the experienced agent Xu Yang was often shocked, privately joking that the two were like conjoined twins, their cloying affection was outrageous.

At this moment, in a photography studio, Zhou Ai, who had just finished shooting a set of GG photos, was making a video call while nestled on the sofa in the lounge, sporting an exquisite makeup and styling look.

His look today was striking: his black hair was neatly styled back with hairspray, revealing a full and smooth forehead that perfectly showcased his sculpted features and smooth facial lines. He looked less relaxed and casual than usual, and more sharply handsome. He wore a white silk shirt for the photoshoot, with the top two buttons casually undone, revealing his delicate collarbone and a small patch of skin.

However, if you move your gaze further down to the left side of the chest, covered by the shirt, around the fifth intercostal space, a clear, ambiguous lip print is faintly visible through the thin white shirt fabric—

That was the "exclusive mark" left by Chu Yi when he pestered her so much before she left home this morning.

As soon as the video call connected, and Chu Yi's profile appeared on the screen—wearing a white lab coat and seemingly resting in her office—Zhou Ai immediately transformed into a "human summoned beast," showering him with affectionate nicknames as if they were free, her voice so sweet and sticky it could be drawn out in strands.

"Baby~ Baby~ Can you see me?"

"Sweetie~ I missed you so much today..."

"Sweetie, have you eaten? Are you tired?"

He smiled broadly at his phone screen, his eyes crinkling into crescents. His usually captivating eyes, which were full of charm in front of the camera, were now curved into crescents, brimming with undisguised longing and love. He seemed to be radiating pink bubbles.

Xu Yang and the photographer were huddled together, holding tablets, quietly discussing the details of the next shoot.

The photographer was drawn to Zhou Ai's sudden outburst, a stark contrast to his aloof and ruthless demeanor during the shoot, and couldn't help but look up in shock.

Zhou Ai was showing off in front of the phone camera in all sorts of flamboyant ways, looking every bit the simp...

Xu Yang followed the photographer's gaze and instantly understood what had happened.

His lips twitched, and a helpless expression of "here we go again" appeared on his face. He closed his eyes in pain, took a deep breath, and resisted the urge to pack up this disgraceful guy and throw him out.

Turning to the equally bewildered photographer, she gave him a professional, slightly awkward but polite smile and explained in a low voice, "Uh... you'll get used to it, you'll get used to it."

After saying that, she silently moved the tablet closer to herself, trying to use her body to block the source of the overwhelming stench of love. She was heartbroken: her artist was completely hopeless. This late-stage love-struck person was beyond saving. Even Hua Tuo, the legendary Chinese physician, couldn't save her!

Although there was no official announcement, Zhou Ai and Chu Yi's relationship was already an open secret within the entertainment industry and the hospital.

In the entertainment industry, every team and artist who has worked with Zhou Ai has been deeply impressed by the stark contrast between his professional and serious work attitude and his "clingy" personality during breaks.

As soon as the director yells "Cut!" or during breaks in filming, people often see Zhou Ai, who just moments before exuded confidence and had a distant gaze, quickly find a corner, hold her phone, lower her voice, and chatter away to the person on the other side of the screen.

"What did you have for lunch? Did you drink your soup obediently?"

"I'm almost done here, I should be able to get back tonight."

"Yes, I miss you..."

Her gentle, almost tender tone and undisguised sweet smile often made even seasoned industry insiders feel uncomfortable watching her. They privately remarked: "So, when top celebrities fall in love, they're no different from ordinary people, and even more affectionate."

At the hospital where Chu Yi works, this "semi-public" approach is even more concrete and vivid.

It first caused a small sensation one late autumn evening.

Chu Yi had just finished a lengthy emergency surgery and stepped out of the inpatient building when she was shivered slightly by the cold wind.

A low-profile black SUV silently pulled up in front of him. The window rolled down, revealing Zhou Ai's handsome face, which couldn't be hidden even with a mask and baseball cap.

He held a thick, soft cashmere cardigan in his hand, clearly prepared in advance, and said with a hint of concern, "Put this on quickly, it'll be warm in the car."

Chu Yi was taken aback, clearly not expecting him to come, but a smile involuntarily crept into his eyes and brows as he obediently took the clothes and put them on. Zhou Ai even leaned over and carefully tidied his slightly disheveled hair.

This scene was witnessed by several colleagues who were leaving get off work. Although Zhou Ai was well disguised, his unique temperament and distinctive features made him instantly recognizable.

The news spread like wildfire within the hospital—the big star Zhou Ai really did come to pick up Dr. Chu from get off work! She even thoughtfully brought a coat!

Later, such scenes gradually became more frequent.

Sometimes, Zhou Ai would arrive early without urging him, and would park her car in a temporary parking space opposite the hospital and wait quietly.

He usually wears headphones, as if listening to a demo, or looking down at his tablet, but his gaze always occasionally drifts towards the direction of the hospital exit.

The moment he saw that familiar figure appear, he would instantly light up, his eyes would focus, he would quickly unlock the car door, and sometimes he would even get out of the car to greet her.

Once, it was drizzling, and Chu Yi was delayed for half an hour because of an emergency patient. When he rushed out, he saw Zhou Ai holding a long black umbrella, leaning against the car and waiting, her trouser legs and shoulders slightly damp from the rain.

Upon seeing him, Zhou Ai immediately stepped forward, tilting most of the umbrella towards him, and naturally took the bag from his hand. With her other hand, she gently supported his back and escorted him to the passenger seat.

He walked back to the driver's seat and got in the car. The first thing he did was take out a tissue, not to wipe himself, but to wipe the tiny water droplets on Chu Yi's forehead.

On another occasion, Zhou Ai had probably just finished a fashion event and was still wearing a three-piece suit from a high-end brand, casually topped with a long down jacket. He stood out incongruously at the hospital entrance. His overly flashy outfit and outstanding height drew stares from the crowds coming and going.

Zhou Ai herself didn't care at all, and was only focused on typing, seemingly reporting her location to Chu Yi.

When Chu Yi came out and saw his "dressed up" appearance to take over, she couldn't help but chuckle, rubbing her forehead. Zhou Ai, however, raised an eyebrow smugly and leaned over to whisper, "How about it? Did you give Dr. Chu face?"

The colleagues at the hospital went from initial surprise and curiosity to getting used to it, and even started secretly "enjoying the sweetness".

The nurses would pass the word around: "Dr. Chu's boyfriend is here again today, waiting downstairs!"

When the auntie at the information desk sees Zhou Ai, she smiles knowingly and no longer feels as nervous as she did at first, wondering whether she should find security.

Even the department head once ran into Chu Yi after get off work and said with a smile, "Little Chu, don't make them wait too long, it's cold."

When faced with his colleagues' teasing, Chu Yi usually just smiled faintly and didn't say much. He was still himself, the professional, calm, and even somewhat aloof Dr. Chu, but the occasional blush on his ears betrayed his feelings.

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After experiencing a storm of public opinion surrounding its premiere and a period of relative calm, the second episode of "Heartstrings in the Distant Mountains" has finally been released amidst much anticipation, especially from fans of the "Love Couple".

If the first episode was the prelude to the first encounter and ambiguity, then the second episode was simply a combination of a "New Year's Eve dinner" and a "roller coaster" experience for CP fans.

The editing of the second episode clearly understands the secrets of online traffic, amplifying Zhou Ai's already unconcealable thoughts to the extreme through visual language and post-production subtitles.

"Automatic tracking" camera: In the footage, whether Chu Yi is helping villagers with medical treatment or discussing the medicine list with Dr. Li, the camera always precisely cuts to Zhou Ai—

Whether he was leaning or standing, his gaze was always fixed on Chu Yi, as if he had GPS. Later, they even added a "target locked" effect to Zhou Ai's eyes, with the caption: "You're the only one in my eyes."

The double standards on the scene: When the other guests were panting because of the difficult mountain road, Zhou Ai looked like it was none of her business; but when Chu Yi swayed slightly when he stood up because he had been squatting for a long time, Zhou Ai almost instantly reached out and supported his arm, so fast that it was blurry.

The live chat was instantly flooded with comments like, "He's panicking! He's panicking!" and "Is this reaction speed even real?"

A Preference for "Convenience": When the guests helped move supplies, Zhou Ai, who was carrying her own things, could still "conveniencely" take the slightly heavier-looking box from Chu Yi's hands, her movements as natural as breathing.

Comments: 【"Smoothly"】 【I believed your lies!】

What made the CP fans even happier was that the second episode seemed to capture more moments where Chu Yi "broke down," leading fans to exclaim, "Dr. Chu isn't completely indifferent after all!"

At night, while everyone was organizing their notes, Chu Yi took her thermos and walked over to Zhou Ai, who was sitting in the corner. She handed him the thermos and whispered something (lip-reading experts interpreted it as "drink some hot water").

The instant Zhou Ai's eyes lit up when she took the cup was replayed three times in slow motion.

Comments: [He gave him hot water! That's practically...!] [Dr. Chu, where's your professional composure?!]

In a long shot, Zhou Ai whispered something in Chu Yi's ear, and Chu Yi's previously tense profile softened instantly, even letting out a barely perceptible smile. Although she quickly regained her composure, this brief smile was turned into a GIF by fans and went viral, dubbed "The Moment the Iceberg Melted."

The airing of the second episode almost completely reversed the previous doubts of some passersby that it was a "hype".

On the trending topics list, hashtags such as #ZhouAi'sEyesAreStrong#, #ChuYi'sDoubleStandards#, and #AiYiCPIsReal# dominated the top spots.

A passerby's opinion: "I used to think it was scripted, but now... if this is acting, Zhou Ai deserves a Best Actor award, and Chu Yi could be nominated for an Oscar."

CP fans are ecstatic: "Help! This is practically a documentary about a couple's publicly funded romance!!" "The production team knows so well! I'm totally shipping them!" "I declare this CP is locked in forever, I'm swallowing the key!"

Solo fans struggle: Some solo fans are still emphasizing that "they are just good colleagues" and "it's all due to the editing of the show," but their voices are becoming increasingly weak under such a dense bombardment of "sweet moments."

Xu Yang, seeing the trending topics once again showing signs of exploding, had learned to face them calmly.

And at this moment, the two parties involved—

Zhou Ai was nestled on the sofa, happily scrolling through CP fan edits on his alternate account (Chu Yi repeatedly emphasized, whispering: Zhou Ge used to use his main account). He would occasionally like comments praising him as "deeply affectionate" and "maximum boyfriend power".

Chu Yi was once again surrounded by ambiguous glances from her colleagues. Even the head of the department couldn't help but tease her during rounds: "Dr. Chu, the program was quite effective. Keep up the good work. It's also good publicity for our hospital."

Chu Yi: "..."

He lowered his head and rubbed his temples, his ears turning slightly red. He decided to have a "good talk" with Zhou Ai about restraint when he got back tonight.

Although he knew in his heart that it was highly unlikely that he would get any results from the discussion.

The second episode of "Heartstrings" once again proved its phenomenal popularity amidst a chorus of "I'm totally shipping them!", and also presented the relationship between Zhou Ai and Chu Yi more clearly to everyone.

Unlike Zhou Ai's casual and even somewhat "nonsense" promotional style, Chu Yi always kept in mind her original intention to participate in "Heart Ties to Distant Mountains".

His Weibo account has become the most solid and professional testament to the program's charitable nature. He doesn't update it frequently, but every statement he makes carries significant weight.

Sometimes he would share clips from the program's official Weibo account, and the accompanying text was not just simple thoughts, but rather an in-depth yet easy-to-understand explanation of a specific disease mentioned in the video, listing preventive measures and key points for primary care diagnosis and treatment. His writing was rigorous and well-organized.

Sometimes Chu Yi would also spend time writing long articles of several thousand words, without any sentimental points, only calm observations and data.

The study compiled a list of medicines in short supply, analyzed the correlation between prevalent chronic diseases and lifestyle habits and drinking water conditions, revealed the medical difficulties faced by left-behind elderly and children, and even proposed practical and feasible phased improvement suggestions.

His writing is as precise as a scalpel, dissecting the superficial appearances and pointing directly to the core pain point of the lack of rural medical resources.

These Weibo posts stand out like a calm yet powerful stream on social media platforms saturated with entertainment information.

And every time Chu Yi posts something, whether it's short or long, popular science or an appeal, the first person to forward and like it is always Zhou Ai.

His forwarding messages are often very simple:

"Support Dr. Chu."

"Worth paying attention to."

"[Heart]"

It was concise yet carried an undeniable show of support.

What caused even greater uproar was that shortly after Zhou Ai reposted the video, the charity foundation under the Zhou Group quickly followed up with an official announcement, declaring that it would donate medical equipment and medicines worth tens of millions of yuan to the regions mentioned in the program or similar impoverished mountainous areas, or assist in the construction of standardized rural health stations.

The sheer size of the donations, the speed of the action, and the precision of the targeting have all generated widespread media coverage each time.

When it first happened, netizens were still in awe:

Holy crap! The Zhou family is really going all out!

Is this the power of a top influencer? I'm in love!

After the second and third times in succession, the tone of the comments section began to become subtle and amusing:

[Understood. Dr. Chu writes the medical records (research report), and Young Master Zhou approves the payment.]

What kind of timeless tale is this of "the wife offering advice, the husband allocating funds"?

[Dr. Chu: Identified the problem, drafted a solution. Zhou Ai: Forwarded the solution, @Zhou's Group. Zhou's Group: Transfer the money! One-stop service achieved!]

The Zhou family is spending money like this... it feels more like they're paying a "bride price" to me? (Just kidding)

Is this the legendary... "Pampering one's wife charity"?

Even financial media outlets have started to joke: "The Zhou Group's recent philanthropic direction seems to be completely following the progress of the program 'Heart Connected to Distant Mountains' and the research report of a certain flying doctor."

Xu Yang, witnessing this development that completely exceeded his expectations, went from being stunned to being numb and even somewhat wanting to laugh.

He had to admit that Zhou Ai, in an extremely willful and high-profile manner, had indeed firmly drawn public attention to rural healthcare issues and brought real and substantial help.

This was far more effective than any positive publicity he had previously planned.

Chu Yi's initial surprise and subsequent helplessness regarding Zhou Ai and the Zhou Group's "conditioned reflex" support eventually transformed into an indescribable warmth in her heart.

He knew that Zhou Ai was supporting his ideals and protecting what he wanted to protect in his own clumsy yet incredibly firm way.

Once, Chu Yi finished another long article about the nutrition and health of children in mountainous areas late at night. After publishing it, he inexplicably sent Zhou Ai a private message: "Actually, you don't have to do this every time."

Zhou Ai replied almost instantly: "Yes, I'll take it."

A few seconds later, another message came:

"You light the way, I build the bridge."

"Wow, wouldn't you say that... when husband and wife are of one mind, their strength can break metal?"

Chu Yi looked at the line of text on the screen, smiled slowly at her phone.

The uproar may pass, and the popularity of variety shows will eventually cool down, but the kindness and actions inspired by one person are truly changing the lives of many strangers far away.

From both a public and private perspective, and from both a moral and rational standpoint, this is a million times better than he initially anticipated.