RED Chapter 131.2 (END)

This was typical—Lu Jiajia in real life was quite different from her on-screen persona. Chi Feiran was in a difficult position. She hadn’t stated her purpose yet, so outright rejecting her seemed inappropriate. Should he hint that he was in a strong relationship with someone else?

Chi Feiran’s mind wandered a bit before Lu Jiajia suddenly spoke, “There’s something…”

Her voice grew quieter with each word.

Sensing that this might not be what he initially thought, Chi Feiran remained cautious, “Can you tell me what it is first?”

He didn’t want to agree to something he couldn’t fulfill, so it was better to know the specifics first.

Lu Jiajia took a deep breath, opened her bag, pushed a USB drive towards him without a word, and then ran off!

Chi Feiran was left bewildered. What just happened?

Chen Mengyang, who had been watching from a distance, was also baffled by this turn of events. He had imagined all sorts of possible scenarios, even preparing tissues in case the girl started crying. But after just a few words, it was over?

Chen Mengyang looked at Chi Feiran with a hint of reproach. How could he be so ruthless, leaving a girl so heartbroken? Quick and decisive as it may be, wasn’t this too fast? It must have hurt her a lot!

Chi Feiran tried to explain, “I didn’t… I wasn’t…”

He really didn’t know how to explain this.

Fortunately, Chi Feiran’s good reputation worked in his favor. After the initial shock, Chen Mengyang believed that Chi Feiran probably hadn’t done anything wrong. So, what was Lu Jiajia’s intention?

Chi Feiran decided to check the USB drive’s contents in his room instead of guessing pointlessly.

Chen Mengyang, slightly worried, asked if he should check it first in case there was anything disturbing.

Chi Feiran thought for a moment and said, “I can handle it.”

Besides, it wasn’t appropriate to let Chen Mengyang see something meant for him.

Seeing Chi Feiran’s determination, and considering that Lu Jiajia seemed like a delicate and shy girl, Chen Mengyang reluctantly agreed.

The contents of the USB drive were indeed unexpected. No matter how many times he guessed, Chi Feiran couldn’t have imagined it— it was her!

Leaning back in his chair, Chi Feiran laughed, finding the timing miraculous. While laughing, he called Rong Jin.

Rong Jin answered quickly, and Chi Feiran, still smiling, asked, “Guess who I met?”

Rong Jin couldn’t guess, even after considering various possibilities including his in-laws in Country A. Finally, he gave up and asked, “Who?”

Curious, Rong Jin figured it must be someone important for Chi Feiran to call and ask such a question. But it wasn’t a family member…

Rong Jin tried to recall anyone in the circle close to Chi Feiran who might unexpectedly visit the set of “Sweet and Sour”. He couldn’t think of anyone.

Hearing Chi Feiran’s soft laughter, Rong Jin sensed a hint of jealousy in the air. Was Chi Feiran that happy?

While talking to Rong Jin, Chi Feiran was looking through the contents of the USB drive. On his computer screen was a document containing many things Lu Jiajia wanted to say.

The words revealed the writer’s nervousness and confusion, but more than that, an undeniable affection.

Reading through the document, Chi Feiran’s heart softened. He asked gently, “Do you remember that little white rabbit who wanted candy?”

Rong Jin was taken aback by the name, then surprised, “How did you meet her?”

Chi Feiran couldn’t stop laughing, “She’s Lu Jiajia, the lead actress in ‘Sweet and Sour’.”

Chi Feiran was overjoyed. The little white rabbit, who had previously used the ID “Suicide,” had been someone he and Rong Jin sent a card of blessings through her friends, without knowing her real identity.

Now, meeting her in real life and knowing she was doing well was a delightful surprise. Even more surprising was that the girl who might have liked him was a CP fan! She liked him, but not in that way. It was wonderful!

These mixed emotions made Chi Feiran laugh uncontrollably. It was a mix of relief and sentimentality.

Chi Feiran shared the contents of the USB drive with Rong Jin so they could look at it together.

To avoid causing any discomfort, Lu Jiajia had included only one CP video she made before her “Suicide” ID incident. The rest were personal clips, meticulously crafted, showing great effort.

At the end of the document, Lu Jiajia wrote: “I hope my affection doesn’t trouble you. Best wishes always.”

Chi Feiran took a deep breath, feeling touched by the fan’s affection.

Rong Jin was also moved and praised, “She’s a good girl.”

Chi Feiran agreed, “Yeah.”

Then Rong Jin said, “I almost want her to be your exclusive leading lady.”

What a perfect choice—a devoted CP fan who would surely cherish their relationship on-screen!

Chi Feiran was speechless. Rong Jin’s change of heart was swift. During his previous visit, he had been so cold towards Lu Jiajia that he almost scared her. Now, he was considering her as a potential future co-star?

However, Rong Jin was only half-serious. The biggest obstacle to this idea was himself.

The thought of anyone other than him becoming Chi Feiran’s best on-screen partner was unbearable for Rong Jin.

Ultimately, Rong Jin decided it was best to have a variety of actresses compete for the role, keeping it dynamic and undecided.

Upon learning of Rong Jin’s thoughts, Chi Feiran dryly responded, “Alright… as long as you’re happy…”

In September, when school started, Chi Feiran and his group had already secured a leave of absence. The entire “Sweet and Sour” crew moved to a newly built but unused university to film the remaining scenes.

Entering university life, everyone matured. The once vague feelings of affection deepened with time. Cheng Chen no longer impulsively declared his love but waited patiently for Qu Yue to accept it.

The playful friendships on the basketball court grew into reliable bonds, with brothers always ready to lend a hand when needed.

Growing up also brought a better understanding of their parents’ efforts, softening the edges of their rebellion, making the world seem bathed in a warm glow.

Before graduation, Cheng Chen, holding a rose, asked the girl he had cherished, “Will you be my girlfriend?”

Qu Yue looked at him, then at the flower in his hand.

Cheng Chen smiled a bit roguishly but quickly hid it, saying, “This time, I bought it, not stolen from the flower bed.”

Qu Yue asked, “What did you just ask me?”

Cheng Chen always felt a bit vulnerable in front of her. Taking a deep breath, he asked again, “Qu Yue, will you be my girlfriend?”

Four years ago, he had asked the same question, but Qu Yue had said that such deep affection was too heavy. Now, as they were becoming adults who could control their own lives, would she want to be with him?

Qu Yue smiled, her beautiful eyes looking at him. She was still in a white dress, just like when they first met, the sight of her making Cheng Chen lose his soul.

Qu Yue said, “Sure.”

Director Niu shouted through his megaphone, “Cut! God!”

The final scene of “Sweet and Sour” was a wrap! Cheers erupted on set! The crew and the remaining cast members were all clamoring for a feast, karaoke, and red envelopes!

Chi Feiran laughed along, and after putting on the jacket Chen Mengyang handed him, he called out to Lu Jiajia, who was about to leave with her manager.

Lu Jiajia’s eyes were still bright when she looked at him, but at least she was a bit more relaxed, not as restrained as before. She could even ask softly, “Brother Chi, what is it?”

Chi Feiran remembered the passion she had when she used to tweet as “Little White Rabbit Who Wants Candy.” He couldn’t help but feel amazed at how people shouldn’t be judged by their appearances.

But he didn’t delay further, and also whispered, “Your Brother Rong said, from now on, if you want to edit videos of the two of us together, go ahead.”

Lu Jiajia’s eyes widened as she looked at Chi Feiran, who nodded at her. “We don’t mind, in fact, we quite like it.”

Lu Jiajia let out the loudest scream she had ever made since joining the team, startling everyone around her. Chi Feiran, standing close to her, almost took a few steps back from the shock.

Clearly, Lu Jiajia was overwhelmed with excitement. Her originally pale face turned red. She reached out as if she wanted to hug Chi Feiran but stopped herself, thinking it inappropriate. Instead, she grabbed his hand and shook it vigorously, bowing, “Thank you!”

Chi Feiran was a bit caught off guard by her series of actions, but managed to give her a gentle hug in the end, saying, “Keep working hard in your career and hobbies.”

Lu Jiajia nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her face.

She had wanted to enter the entertainment industry because she was a fan of Rong Jin, but due to her timidity, she planned to work behind the scenes. While studying, she made small videos for her idol, hoping that one day she could work on post-production for Rong Jin and feel fulfilled.

But then Chi Feiran came along, and when the two of them got together, she felt sparks fly. Her eyes were no longer just eyes; they became microscopes discovering bromance. She couldn’t control herself!

So, “Little White Rabbit Who Wants Candy” was born. Later, the “Jinran” CP became popular, and her videos went viral, leading to a large backlash against Chi Feiran. She ended up deleting her account.

She felt scared and sad then, wondering how her affection could cause them so much trouble.

Lu Jiajia repeatedly thought that if she hadn’t made those videos, there wouldn’t have been so many issues.

During that time, she was on the verge of depression, feeling like her very existence was a mistake. But they both, through a friend, sent her a card with their blessings.

They wished her peace and happiness, their signatures close together, intimately intertwined.

At that moment, Lu Jiajia decided she wanted to personally express her feelings to these two wonderful people she admired. She wanted to apologize for the trouble she caused and wish them well for the future. No matter what kind of relationship they had, as long as they were happy, she felt incredibly blessed.

So she pulled herself together, and despite being timid, she worked hard to become a good actress!

She walked the same path her idols once did, and two years later, she was even able to act in a movie with them.

Sometimes, destiny seemed so miraculous that Lu Jiajia found it unbelievable. She thought it would be a long time before she could cross paths with them again.

Perhaps even the heavens wanted her to quickly express her apologies, gratitude, and blessings.

Chi Feiran comforted Lu Jiajia awkwardly, “Don’t cry, you should be happy.”

Lu Jiajia smiled through her tears, “Yes! I should be happy!”

Seeing that she had stopped crying, Chi Feiran breathed a sigh of relief, but…

Chi Feiran relaxed too soon because the next day, gossip on Weibo claimed that he and Lu Jiajia had developed feelings for each other while filming and that she cried hysterically when they wrapped up.

Although this rumor was quickly debunked with on-set footage showing what actually happened, someone at home was still upset. Rong Jin, scrolling through the news on his tablet, looked quite dejected and sourly said, “You went off to film a movie and came back with a rumored girlfriend…”

Chi Feiran found it amusing and pinched his face, “Wake up, handsome, you can’t get jealous over everything. She’s our CP fan leader.”

Rong Jin reluctantly regained some rationality, but he still felt a bit sour.

He sighed deeply, “I also want to be your rumored boyfriend.”

Chi Feiran, seeing that coaxing wouldn’t work, switched to a more roguish demeanor from his role in “Sweet and Sour,” and teased, “Look at you, you’re my legitimate boyfriend, what’s so great about being a rumored one!”

Rong Jin felt better, put the tablet aside, and said, “I was planning to be both your legitimate and rumored boyfriend.”

Chi Feiran couldn’t help but laugh, “Haha, approved!”

Rong Jin then picked him up, playfully carrying him upstairs, while two fluffy tails followed behind them. As they climbed, the more mischievous dad said, “Alright, parent-child time is over, you two go play on your own.”

Caesar and Oreo looked up at him with innocent, sapphire-like eyes, meowing sweetly. Rong Jin said, “You two wouldn’t understand a man’s animal instincts.”

Chi Feiran burst out laughing on the bed, laughing so arrogantly that Rong Jin glanced back at him. Then, the two little darlings were put into their dedicated playroom.