Zhutian Films: Starting with the Story of Roses

"Huh?"

How did you know my sister was coming today?

"She's standing right next to me. Huang Yimei has been arguing with my parents a lot these past few days. You'll have to have a good talk with her when we meet."

"As her older brother, I really have no choice but to ask you, my neighbor, to try and persuade her. This Huang Yimei is practically a witch!"

Before Huang Zhenhua could finish speaking, his phone was forcefully snatched away by the person next to him. Chen Yang only heard a reproachful girl's voice coming from the other end of the phone.

"Huang Zhenhua, shut up!"

"Stop slandering my image!"

After Huang Yimei took the phone, her voice instantly became soft and gentle, as if she were a different person: "Hello, Brother Chen Yang, it's Little Rose~"

"We are now at Exit B of International Arrivals in Terminal 3. You will see us as soon as you come out."

"I even wore a really eye-catching yellow dress, I guarantee you'll recognize me right away!"

Huang Zhenhua, the older brother standing next to her, clicked his tongue and said, "My sister is so eye-catching. The moment she stands there, she's more eye-catching than any pretty clothes."

"There's nothing wrong with that statement," Huang Yimei said, crossing her arms and nodding with a smile.

The faint sounds of the brother and sister bickering came through the receiver, making Chen Yang chuckle.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yang boarded the shuttle bus, his identity and background in this world flashing through his mind.

Their two families were neighbors a long time ago. Later, Huang Yimei's family moved to the Tsinghua University staff quarters, while Chen Yang's family went into business and his parents settled abroad.

The two families had less contact after that, but Chen Yang would still occasionally call Huang Zhenhua to keep in touch.

From childhood, Chen Yang frequently visited the Huang family home, grew up with Huang Zhenhua who was about the same age, and regarded Huang Yimei as his neighbor's little sister.

They know each other inside and out.

However, he and Huang Yimei had very little contact. They would only exchange greetings on QQ and chat briefly during holidays.

Chen Yang looked down at his phone screen at his QQ friend nicknamed "Little Rose," whose chat window was still at the bottom of the list.

The portrait of Little Rose is a watercolor painting, also depicting roses. The brushstrokes are childlike but very lively, and it should be painted by Huang Yimei herself.

Chen Yang clicked on it, and Huang Yimei's latest post on WeChat Moments was from three days ago: "Graduated, CAFA, hello, goodbye."

The accompanying photo is of her wearing an academic gown standing on the campus of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Sunlight shines on her profile, her long hair is blown by the wind, and her smile is bright and radiant.

Huang Zhenhua also commented below: "Congratulations to my great artist on his successful graduation!"

Chen Yang didn't comment, he just silently gave it a like. At that moment, he stared at the photo for a few seconds, then put his phone back in his pocket.

The shuttle bus has arrived at the station.

The car door opened, and the arrival hall of Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport was brightly lit. Chen Yang, carrying a backpack, strode towards Exit B of the international arrivals area.

From afar, he spotted that exceptionally bright yellow.

Chen Yang nodded slightly and whispered, "It is indeed a bit eye-catching."

Huang Zhenhua still dresses in the same old-fashioned style, just like he has since he was a child: a classic white shirt with the hem tucked into straight-leg trousers.

With such an image, he looks like an honest person.

Passengers and pedestrians alike all stared at the beautiful figure beside Huang Zhenhua, but Huang Zhenhua was oblivious to it and had grown accustomed to it.

His younger sister was beautiful from a young age. When she started kindergarten, other children would give her love letters. After she fully blossomed, she became even more attractive to men.

Huang Yimei wore a pale yellow long dress with a hem that reached her ankles. The fabric was very light, and it clung to her body when the wind blew, outlining her slender waist.

Her long hair wasn't tied up, but rather left loose, as black as if splashed with ink, cascading down from Huang Yimei's shoulders all the way to her upper waist.

The girl had exquisite features, wore no makeup, and was stunningly beautiful, leaving a lasting impression.

When Chen Yang's figure came into the siblings' view, Huang Zhenhua and Huang Yimei stopped in their tracks and looked up.

A fleeting look of surprise crossed Huang Yimei's eyes.

In her memory, Chen Yang was the kind and energetic older brother next door, and that image of him remained in Huang Yimei's mind.

But the person standing before her now had a completely different demeanor from the image she had in her mind.

Chen Yang was tall and agile, his steps were steady and composed, his eyes were calm and reserved, and his whole body was filled with an undeniable sexual tension.

[The term "scumbag" is currently being added to the list...]

[Host's 'Charisma' stat is increasing significantly...]

[System detection: The host has begun contact with Huang Yimei, the female protagonist of the story of Rose. The countdown for this entry has officially started: 89 days, 23 hours, and 59 minutes.]

A system notification sounded in Chen Yang's mind, announcing that the awakening of the "scumbag" keyword had officially entered the countdown phase, lasting for three months.

He needs to improve the relevance of the term "scumbag" within these three months.

Chen Yang came up to him.

Huang Zhenhua subconsciously raised his eyebrows slightly. After not seeing him for several years, Chen Yang's changes were truly beyond his imagination: "Chen Yang, welcome back to China."

Huang Zhenhua stepped forward, and the two smiled at each other and hugged. The initial awkwardness they felt upon first meeting quickly dissipated.

Huang Zhenhua turned to look at his sister.

She greeted him, "Brother Chen Yang."

Huang Yimei looked at Chen Yang in front of her. His familiar eyebrows and features were still there, but his overall temperament was completely different, which made her slightly lost in thought.

Chen Yang smiled.

"Little Rose".

"have not seen you for a long time."

[Testing in progress...]

[Current Action: Contacting Huang Yimei (the female protagonist of the original novel)]

[Change in term relevance: 0 → 1%]

really.

It has to be the female lead!

The moment they met, Chen Yang's keyword compatibility panel changed.

Huang Yimei smiled broadly and actually opened her arms to Chen Yang, saying, "Welcome back to China!"

Chen Yang smiled and did the same, giving Little Rose a simple hug. The faint fragrance was intoxicating, but it wasn't an expensive perfume; it was the scent of youth.

After the hug, Chen Yang bowed slightly.

His right hand naturally lifted Huang Yimei's hand, which was hanging by her side. The girl was slightly stunned, letting Chen Yang slowly take her hand.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Yang lowered his head and gently kissed Huang Yimei's fair hand.

Huang Yimei seemed to be put on pause. A fleeting warmth emanated from the back of her hand, leaving an invisible mark on her skin.

Huang Zhenhua, who was standing next to him, stared wide-eyed for a second before he reacted.

"No way! Chen Yang, you...you've been abroad for so long, and now you're doing this hand-kissing greeting when we meet?"

Chen Yang straightened up, his expression calm, and explained earnestly, "It's been a long time, so we should be more formal. It's a matter of courtesy and respect for the lady."

Huang Yimei then came to her senses. She stared blankly at Chen Yang, a bright smile spreading across her face: "Brother Chen Yang... he is indeed quite formal."

Chen Yang and his two companions headed to the parking lot.

The kiss on the hand just now was a typical scumbag act, and the system notification sounded in Chen Yang's mind again.

[Testing in progress...]

[Current behavior: Skin contact with Huang Yimei (hand kiss etiquette)]

[Huang Yimei's heart rate: 98 beats/minute (baseline value 72) → peak value 108, with a significant increase in skin conductance]

[Change in term relevance: 1% → 2%]