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RCQT Chapter 57

Writer and Amnesiac Boss 15

Seeing that Zhu Yan finally left, Chu Qianze lowered his head to look at his phone. Several more messages had come in.

Chai Heling: […So, it’s okay if it’s a guy, huh? qwq]

Chai Heling: [Where did you go.jpg]

Chai Heling: [Come back quickly.jpg]

Chu Qianze: [Just got called. What are you thinking? Not everyone can handle it. (Sweating)]

[If the person is you, I think it’s possible.]

After saying this, there was no response from the other side.

After a while, the phone rang.

“What did you mean by what you just said?”

Chai Heling spoke with a slightly fast pace. He seemed to be aware of this and coughed lightly before saying, “I mean, what you just said seems to have some ambiguity.”

“Just the literal meaning,” Chu Qianze replied.

“When will your filming end?” Chai Heling asked.

“It should finish quite early today. How about I come to see you?” Chu Qianze suggested.

“Alright, but I have a meeting later. It might take a while,” Chai Heling said. Every time there was progress, work always kicked in at the most inconvenient times.

Chai Heling was itching with resentment.

Chu Qianze: “Then I’ll wait for you in your office later. Keep up the good work; after all, there are so many people in the company waiting to be fed.”

“I know that too.”

Sighing, Chai Heling glanced at the time; there was still a while before the meeting.

When it came to work, he had to endure it himself; Chu Qianze couldn’t help much. After some thought, he switched to a lighter topic, “What do you feel like eating tonight? We can grab something on our way back.”

Chai Heling blurted out, “I want to eat you.”

“I was asking what you’d like for dinner,” Chu Qianze said helplessly.

With a dismissive tone, Chai Heling seemed uninterested, “Just buy whatever.”

“Alright, the meeting should be starting soon, right? We’ll talk later.”

Oh yes, Chu Qianze added, “About the other matters, we’ll discuss them when we get home.”

“Other matters…”

Chai Heling’s lips curled slightly, “No need to wait until we get home; we can discuss them in the office.”

“So urgent?”

Chu Qianze raised his eyes and looked towards the tall building in the distance, where the other party was currently in one of the offices. He couldn’t discern the expression on their face.

“Seems really impatient.”

The last four words were uttered through gritted teeth by Chai Heling.

Since their first meeting, he had been thinking about it for so long that it was almost suffocating. The previous opportunity was hard to come by, and he had even prepared himself, but ended up falling asleep on the bed!

Unwilling!

himselfen, it depends on your performance.” After saying this, Chu Qianze listened to the suddenly heavy breathing on the other end, chuckled lightly, and then hung up the phone.

*

Sitting in Chai Heling’s office, Chu Qianze summoned the system and started writing a novel.

The sound of the door opening reached them, and upon hearing it, Chu Qianze looked up towards the entrance. “Finished?”

“Yeah.” Chai Heling closed the door, placed the documents on the desk, and approached Chu Qianze, attempting to pull him up.

“Come back with me, right now.”

“I thought we were going to settle things here.”

“I wish we could, but we don’t have the necessary things.” It suddenly occurred to him in the meeting room that all the required supplies were absent from his office.

Chu Qianze found Chai Heling’s behavior amusing and allowed himself to be led away.

Back at home, after closing the door, the two exchanged a glance.

“Let’s take a shower first,” Chu Qianze suggested.

Having spent the whole day outside, Chu Qianze’s clothes had visibly darkened.

“Let’s go,” Chai Heling took the lead towards the bathroom.

The apartment had two bathrooms, and conveniently, there was one for each of them at the moment.

Chu Qianze had just closed the showerhead when he caught a glimpse of Chai Heling approaching.

From behind, Chai Heling embraced him.

“Ready? As we agreed before, I’ll cry for you only in bed.”

Chu Qianze turned to look at him, his gaze deep. “You said it.”

“Of course, I keep my promises.”

Such matters were never straightforward.

As a result, Chai Heling couldn’t hold back and started crying in the bathroom.

The door opened, steam escaping from inside, revealing a situation that was both visible and elusive.

In a trance, listening to the low voices around him, memories of every moment with this person surfaced, and all the recollections finally returned.

[Hidden Mission (Completed)]

After tonight, Chai Heling understood one thing.

The last two items on a three-in-a-row combo should not be done together; it drives you crazy!

[Ci Mu Group: Regarding the malicious rumors about the Grandpa drama crew, defamation, insults, and the implementation of online violence, we have jointly verified with relevant departments. Below is the lawyer’s letter, please check. We will continue to follow up in the future.]

Each lawyer’s letter was accompanied by a series of screenshots containing evidence, with comments and post contents occupying a significant portion.

With this news coming out, it instantly added fuel to the already hot topic.

[I can’t believe it.]

[Awesome, this move is too powerful.]

[Oh my, what does this have to do with Ci Mu Group? Can someone kindly enlighten us?]

[Replying to the comment above, I just checked. The TV drama of the Grandpa crew is invested in by Ci Mu Group. However, it wasn’t deliberately emphasized before, so not many people knew.]

[Is this for real? Are people really suing over something like this? Doesn’t seem worth it.]

[No, am I the only one who noticed that under the same lawyer’s letter, there are different Weibo accounts? I’ve seen the contents of the screenshots, the insults were so harsh. The key is, I didn’t know about those things he mentioned; at that time, I was wondering if my own internet was down. Turns out, he was there directing, acting, and singing on his own! Singing a solo, hahaha, changing aliases to curse people and getting caught.]

[If I got caught using an alias, I could literally curl my toes and dig out a basement.]

[Now that you mention it, I just realized that these people basically have several sock puppet accounts. It’s organized and rhythmic—this is professional blackening. Is the Grandpa drama crew being targeted?]

[Gosh, is it competition within the industry? It’s rare to see such a conscientious TV drama. If it fails due to this kind of annoying stuff, I won’t be able to control the sword in my hand!]

[I just checked, those comments hinted at a novel adaptation, like trying to pique everyone’s curiosity. Are there any TV dramas adapted from novels recently? I’m going to see and compare.]

[Uh, it can’t be what I’m thinking, can it? I suggest the commenter above hold onto your curiosity; it might blind you.]

[Just a weak question: did anyone notice that those who criticize the scriptwriter and original author get a lot of evidence exposed?]

[? Maybe it’s an illusion, I feel like there’s a lot of everything mentioned above, it’s like a stone hammer.]

Chu Qianze browsed through the relevant comments and, for a moment, didn’t know what to say.

Looking at those screenshots, the dates traced back to when the drama was just being targeted. In other words, from the very beginning, Chai Heling had someone paying attention.

“Qianze, did you see the trending topic? The father investor has arranged something for us!” Duan Fa exclaimed, trying to show his phone to others.

“I’ve already seen it,” Chu Qianze replied, lifting his eyes.

“This is fantastic! Seriously, our father investor is amazing. I can only call him dad now.” Watching the trolls disappear, Duan Fa felt refreshed, and the fatigue from working late last night vanished.

“Xiao Chu, it seems you’ve learned to be self-sufficient and look for gossip,” Duan Fa said, a bit wistful. Suddenly, he remembered that he hadn’t shared this good news with a few friends. So, he went back to join the celebration with his friends.

[Host, all the evidence has been collected. Should we take action?]

The subtitles flickered.

Chu Qianze lowered his head and glanced at the official Weibo page of Ci Mu Group on the webpage. At this moment, the lawyer’s post has already been pinned to the top, making it highly visible on the page.

“No need, some little fool has already taken care of it,” Chu Qianze thought to himself.

Little fool?

[Alright.]

The screen flashed a few times, canceling the original command.

The crew continued shooting according to the schedule, proceeding in an orderly manner.

Today is the last day of shooting, and the main plot has already been completely filmed. The focus now is on checking for any gaps and adding supplementary material for post-production.

Chu Qianze is standing next to Director Wang. He is well aware of the shooting process, having learned the television drama’s storyboarding and specific filming techniques. He even developed some camaraderie with the martial arts director.

On the final day, there isn’t much happening, making it a bit more relaxed compared to previous days.

Since he’s not needed at the moment, Chu Qianze decides to take a short break and relax. Sitting on a small stool in a corner, he opens the wooden bran mousse that Chai Heling made for him and starts enjoying it with a spoon.

Just as he takes a bite, his shoulder is tapped.

Looking up, he coincidentally meets a camera.

“?”

What’s going on?

“Xiao Chu, turns out you’re here. Perfect, help me with a live stream. Director Wang asked me to fill in a few shots, and we’re short on time.”

Zhu Yan appears seemingly out of nowhere, shoves the stabilizer handle into Chu Qianze’s hands, and hands him the microphone.

“Don’t mess this up! Director Wang said if this live stream is a hit, he’ll give me a completion bonus! If I lose that bonus, and as a result, I’m broke, I’ll have to come over to your place for free meals and drinks.”

With a blink, before Chu Qianze could say anything, Zhu Yan had already dashed several meters away towards the set.

This guy is not reliable.

Chu Qianze glanced at the camera in front of him and the continuously refreshing barrage on the side. He stabilized the camera.

“Hello, everyone. Can someone tell me what’s going on right now?”

“Well, this livestream is to thank everyone for their support, to show you a bit of the set,” Chu Qianze said after reading a few barrage comments. He probably figured out the situation. He hadn’t heard about this beforehand; the decision was likely made on the spot, probably during their private chat earlier in the morning.

Understanding the reason for the livestream, Chu Qianze remained calm. “You must have heard just now that Zhu Yan is going to shoot a few scenes, and it’s going to take some time. So, I’ll take over the livestream for now. Once I finish eating this, I’ll take you around.”

“Eating wooden bran mousse; it tastes pretty good. Where did you buy it? Well, this is not for sale; it’s made by someone at home.” Answering a few questions, Chu Qianze began handling the dessert.

Meanwhile, the barrage continued to roll tirelessly.

[What’s your name?]

[Hey, little bro, you seem a bit familiar. I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere.]

[Aren’t you the one from that tutorial video? The one with Tai Chi and jokes.]

“Yes, that’s me,” Chu Qianze replied.

[No wonder you got a truckload of flowers. How does it feel to get a truckload of flowers on Valentine’s Day?]

Reading the barrage, Chu Qianze couldn’t help but chuckle. “If you want to know, you can try sending yourself a truckload.”

[Little bro, are you single?]

“No, I’m not. I have a partner.”

[Indeed, nowadays even handsome guys have partners qwq]

“Hahaha, thanks for the compliment.”

Praising him for being handsome, they have good taste.

[Is it the person who sent you flowers before?]

“Yes.”

[How did you deal with those flowers later?]

“Because those petals didn’t have additives or pesticides and were edible, we made edible flower pastries.”

[? That’s an unexpected move.]

Chatting with viewers while finishing the dessert, Chu Qianze grabbed a tissue to wipe his mouth, then leisurely cleaned his hands. Finally, he tossed the dessert box into the trash.

After completing all of this, he picked up the stabilizer, adjusted the camera to face the opposite direction, presented the scene from his perspective, and walked outside.

“All right, let’s take a look at the situation on the set.”

Originally, Chu Qianze planned to play the role of a guide and give everyone a half-day tour of the set. However, considering his limited knowledge of the area, he abandoned this seemingly silly decision.

Or let’s leave the choice to everyone.

“What do you want to see?”

Glancing at the barrage, Chu Qianze uttered a questioning monosyllable, “You want to see me? What’s so interesting about me…okay, I’ll make some adjustments.”

Switching the camera, he placed himself in the livestream room. “Is this okay?”

“All right, where do you want to go next?”

Seeing the barrage still asking questions and sensing the enthusiasm, Chu Qianze said:

“Don’t just talk about me; I’m just a background. The main purpose is to show you the look of our crew. I noticed you were interested in the martial arts scenes just now. How about I go find the martial arts director to give you a demonstration?”

[Little bro, aren’t you the martial arts director? Why look for someone else?]

“You’re overthinking it. There’s a different person for the role of martial arts director.”

[Little bro, what do you do in the crew? Why haven’t I seen your information online? qwq]

“My profession? You can try to guess; it’s quite interesting. Let’s see who can figure it out.”

“Not a martial arts director, I already mentioned that. And not a dance substitute either. Haha, do I look like actor material to you? I’m not an actor.”

As Chu Qianze answered the questions from the audience and turned around, he coincidentally ran into Duan Fa.

“Hey, Chu Qianze, what are you doing?” Duan Fa curiously approached.

“Zhu Yan started a livestream and asked me to take over for a bit.” Chu Qianze handed the camera over, giving people a chance to see his face.

[Chu Qianze???]

[Is he the author I imagined?!]

[He’s the writer?! The original author!!]

“Haha, didn’t expect that, did you?”

While Chu Qianze spoke, he caught sight of someone standing not far away, waved in that direction, and then flashed a smile.

“Goodbye everyone in the livestream~” Chu Qianze greeted, holding a stabilizer in his hand.

Duan Fa: ???

“Hold this for Zhu Yan, don’t mess up the livestream. It’s crucial for his end-of-filming red envelope,” Chu Qianze said, handing over the earpiece as well.

“Huh? If I mess up, won’t Zhu Yan beat me to death with the stabilizer?”

Duan Fa panicked. “Wait, where are you going?”

“Of course, I have something to do.”

Chu Qianze pocketed one hand and gestured a thumbs-up to the audience, then quickly walked away to the side.

“What’s going on?”

Duan Fa murmured, but he saw the barrage rapidly filling the screen.

“That’s our Chu Qianze, yes, a legitimate screenwriter. He even provides input on the action scenes.”

Watching the barrage demanding a switch of the camera to see the lovey-dovey stuff, Duan Fa felt a bit bewildered.

“Huh? Lover? What lover?”

[That smile just now, I bet he saw his lover. It was cool and sweet, so envious!]

[Not to say, but the information today is simply explosive. Isn’t the problem that the original author and screenwriter is a handsome guy, skilled in both writing and martial arts? A real treasure boy! Want to marry him, I’m so jealous.]

[The person earlier, he already has a partner, he admitted it himself. Wake up and face reality, kid.]

Duan Fa looked at Chu Qianze and saw him smiling while chatting with someone. Standing next to him was the investor, the one who sued all the people who defamed the crew.

Fuck?! Are you guys trying to be so obvious?!

“You must have gotten it wrong.”

Duan Fa chuckled awkwardly, readjusted the camera to focus on himself to ensure it wouldn’t capture anything else, and then secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Zhu Yan approaching, he quickly returned the equipment.

“Brother Yan, you’re here. The live broadcast is still yours. I’ll take off.”

Chu Qianze leaned against a nearby pillar, asking, “Why are you here so early?”

“We have the wrap-up banquet today, and Director Wang invited me to join.” Chai Heling explained.

“I thought it was because of me.”

In a light and teasing tone, Chai Heling remarked, “You should be clear about this.”

“There’s still some time before the wrap-up banquet, but I came here voluntarily. What else could it be for?”

“Don’t just stand around here. Come on, let’s go to my resting room.”

Chu Qianze led the way towards another direction.

The venue for the wrap-up banquet was quite close, the same place where Chai Heling treated them for the first time.

“I finally don’t have to pretend to be a grandpa!” Zhu Yan stood up first, raised his glass to the air, and downed the contents.

“Your grandpa act was quite convincing!” Chu Qianze teased.

Chai Heling chuckled, “Well, I’m glad I don’t have to keep up with that anymore.”

As the banter continued, the atmosphere lightened, and everyone enjoyed the lively dinner. Toasts were made, conversations flowed, and it was a night of celebration.

After the wrap-up banquet, people dispersed, each going their own way.

Walking side by side, Chu Qianze and Chai Heling made their way home.

“It’s a good thing I didn’t bring the car over,” Chai Heling commented.

“Indeed, otherwise, someone would have to drive the car back,” Chu Qianze turned his head to glance at someone, and his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of the hotel behind.

Chai Heling: “Do you still remember this place?”

Chu Qianze stepped onto the small steps beside him, “Of course, before the crew started filming and the actors hadn’t all arrived, Mr. Chai invited us to have a meal. Director Wang even sighed, saying you’re a rare investor.”

“Why do I feel like you’re at a loss?” Chai Heling bumped into Chu Qianze.

“I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare,” Chu Qianze stepped aside.

The night breeze was gentle, and the street lamps illuminated the ground, casting their shadows long.

“I was thinking—”

“Or maybe—”

They spoke simultaneously.

They exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.

Chu Qianze spoke first, “What were you going to say?”

“Should we go check out the place where we had our second dinner before?” Chai Heling suggested.

Chu Qianze nodded, “You mean the place where you said you wanted to hire me to teach you how to pick up someone.”

Suddenly reminded of that piece of history, Chai Heling coughed lightly, “Yeah, that one.”

“Speaking of which, how did you even come up with that idea back then?” Chu Qianze couldn’t help but chuckle at the memory.

“Let it go.”

Chai Heling felt his face heat up a bit, unsure of what he was thinking at that time.

Perhaps he suddenly realized that Chu Qianze was quite a catch and in high demand. If he hadn’t made a move, he might have missed out.

Surprisingly, so much time had passed.

“Let’s go, then. Let’s go take a look together,” Chu Qianze responded.

The two of them arrived at the previous restaurant, walked towards the back garden, and finally stopped at the corner where the drum set was.

Feeling a breeze, they found themselves sitting on the adjacent steps, starting to reminisce about the past.

“I bought the house I was renting,” Chu Qianze suddenly said.

“Oh? When did that happen?”

“Just recently. The landlord needed money urgently and wanted to sell the house. I happened to know about it, so I bought it.” Chu Qianze leaned back, supporting himself with his hands and gazing at the sky.

“Not long ago, I was actually planning that; I didn’t expect you to do it ahead of me,” Chai Heling chuckled.

After all, it was the place where they had lived together, witnessing a chapter of their history. Even if they moved out and didn’t live there anymore, they wanted to keep it as a memento.

“So, now I’m suddenly broke,” Chu Qianze sighed, feigning a dejected expression.

“I’ll take care of you,” Chai Heling said.

Upon hearing this, Chu Qianze turned to the person beside him and couldn’t resist ruffling his carefully styled hair, messing it up.

“You… I haven’t become that poor yet, alright?”

[Achieving Outstanding Accomplishments in Current Position (Completed)]

Huh.

Chu Qianze paused, feeling a bit puzzled.

“Is today a special day or something?” he asked.

“The filming for the series has wrapped up,” Chai Heling replied.

“I already know that,” Chu Qianze said, rolling his eyes, taking out his phoncheckingchecked online.

Yep, the trending topic from the afternoon livestream was still there.

He opened his novel platform and checked the backstage records.

“Your novel is now ranked first on the sales chart for this month. Congratulations!” Chai Heling’s tone was filled with excitement.

“This surprise came too suddenly,” Chu Qianze chuckled, casually taking a screenshot on his phone.

“I have money again,” he thought for a moment, then suggested, “How about buying a house next to your company? It would save me from commuting every day.”

“No need. My house is right next to the company. Want to stay at my place for a while?” Chai Heling sounded somewhat eager.

There’s an outdoor swimming pool at home, unlocking a new map.

“Sure,” Chu Qianze replied lazily.

“How about tonight, then? Convenient, isn’t it?” Chai Heling’s gaze carried a hint of excitement.

Chu Qianze squinted his eyes and playfully poked Chai Heling’s cheek, “What are you thinking again?”

“We don’t have to deal with the crew tomorrow. How about a three-peat when we get back?” Chai Heling grabbed Chu Qianze, whispering lowly.

“Hey, who was the one crying and saying they would never come back before?” Chu Qianze raised an eyebrow.

Chai Heling forcefully pushed him against the wall, saying fiercely, “Are you in or not?”

“Sure,” Chu Qianze grinned, his eyelids drooping in a nonchalant arc, “I hope you can be like this when the time comes.”

Dawn broke on the horizon.

In the outdoor swimming pool, ripples danced on the water.

Chai Heling gripped the pool railing, the other hand firmly covering his eyes.

“Wait… I, I’m not coming…,” his voice was hoarse, accompanied by a hint of breathlessness.

 

 

 


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