Perhaps it was because Rong Yuheng usually acted so foolishly that Shi Qiu almost forgot about his rich second-generation background!
Shi Qiu was left speechless for a while and ultimately chose to drop the subject, sparing herself as well.
The plane roared as it soared into the clear blue sky. Rong Yuheng sat by the window, gazing at the serene sky outside. His reflection could still be seen on the window, but his expression remained blurry, his eyes shining brightly.
Wen Zhecheng extended his arm to pull Rong Yuheng into his embrace. “I thought you were afraid of heights, yet you’re looking outside.”
Rong Yuheng nestled in Wen Zhecheng’s arms, a hint of curiosity in his voice. “Can a CP really be shelved just because it’s too popular?”
Wen Zhecheng replied, “Not necessarily. It depends on how much profit you can bring to the company. But being asked to avoid each other is almost certain.”
Rong Yuheng nodded, his attention shifting to contemplation as he looked up at the cabin ceiling.
Wen Zhecheng thought he was worried and tried to comfort him. “Don’t worry, I won’t let our ‘Little Crystal’ meet an untimely end. I have a thousand ways to forcibly unite ‘Ze Cheng Yi Yu.'”
Rong Yuheng was momentarily shocked by the phrase “a thousand ways to forcibly unite.” Then he explained, “I’m not worried about that. I just feel… if two people have a really good relationship but have to pretend to be strangers, that’s just too sad.”
Wen Zhecheng stroked his hair, trying to improve his mood. “Not everyone will experience the worst-case scenario. There was a CP that almost got shelved but made it through, and now they’re married.”
Rong Yuheng, with his attention now focused on “luck,” could discern the underlying premise in this sentence whenever he paused—these two people were in a romantic relationship.
“True,” Rong Yuheng cheered. “Ze Cheng Yi Yu is amazing!”
After cheering, he touched his smooth chin. He couldn’t help but feel that as a rising star, he should spread this kind of luck to others.
Unbeknownst to everyone, a plan to bless humanity was brewing at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
—
After disembarking from the plane, the group returned to the hotel to drop off their luggage before heading to the filming location.
There were still forty minutes left until the agreed-upon time, but most of the crew members were already present. When Rong Yuheng and Wen Zhecheng entered the studio together, they coincidentally ran into Lin Yeqing.
Lin Yeqing’s eyes brightened when she saw the two of them. “Oh, you came together?”
Wen Zhecheng nodded, a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on his lips. “Yes.”
Lin Yeqing clicked her tongue. “Tsk, tsk.”
Rong Yuheng entered the studio and immediately started searching for a certain white, round figure—Xun Guang’s friend hadn’t accepted his friend request yet. Could it be that these two were going to stand him up?
After searching around, Rong Yuheng quickly locked onto a figure in a small corner. Today, Xun Guang seemed particularly fluffy, like a round ball.
Rong Yuheng walked over and poked her. “What are you doing?”
The round ball slowly turned around, revealing two eyes beneath the fluffy hood. Her eyes were still a bit red, and she sniffled loudly before speaking, “I caught a cold. Why.”
Rong Yuheng said, “…Is it because the weather in Zaun is too cold?”
Xun Guang, in a round ball, said, “…”
After engaging in a remote boxing match with Rong Yuheng for over ten minutes, Xun Guang’s mood gradually calmed down.
Rong Yuheng finally had a chance to voice his confusion. “Xun Guang hasn’t accepted my friend request yet.”
Xun Guang responded, “Oh… it’s the beginning of January, she’s probably preparing for her final exams.”
Rong Yuheng asked, “Is she still a student?”
Xun Guang replied, “She’s a college student, majoring in fine arts. But she’s really amazing, a top-tier creator in the fan community.”
Rong Yuheng wasn’t quite sure what “top-tier creator in the fan community” meant, so he asked, “Does ‘top-tier’ mean she has a lot of fans?”
Xun Guang explained, “The number of fans in the fan community isn’t a significant reference point. It mainly depends on the community’s popularity. Different communities have clear divisions, and the popularity of individuals is also constrained by the community’s overall heat. For example, ‘Ze Cheng Yi Yu’ is very popular, so creators in this community have high traffic. But that doesn’t necessarily mean their skills are better than some big shots in smaller, less popular communities.”
Rong Yuheng understood. “So she’s a big shot within the community!”
Xun Guang proudly patted her small chest. “Exactly!” After a pause, she added, “But you should be mentally prepared.”
Rong Yuheng leaned in, “Is she expensive to commission?”
Xun Guang replied, “No, she’s just very fast.”
Rong Yuheng, confused, asked, “…?”
—
The two of them whispered to each other for a while, and then Wen Zhecheng came over to rescue Rong Yuheng. The production was about to start, and all the actors needed to go to the makeup room.
Due to time constraints, Wen Zhecheng and Rong Yuheng had different makeup artists and were in separate rooms for makeup and dressing.
Rong Yuheng was sitting in front of the makeup table, tilting his head, allowing the makeup artist to work on his face. Suddenly, the door opened, and He Zhou entered. When he saw Rong Yuheng, he hesitated for a moment. “Hey, you’re getting your makeup done. I’ll come back later.”
In a warmer tone compared to outside, Rong Yuheng hurriedly said, “It’s okay, Zhou-ge, you can wait inside.”
So He Zhou walked in and sat down to the side.
The makeup artist applied a layer of foundation to Rong Yuheng’s face, then began highlighting and shading. Rong Yuheng’s features were naturally soft, but halfway through the makeup process, his advantages became prominent. Especially in his current ancient costume, with his well-defined eyebrows and bright starry eyes, he looked very youthful.
He Zhou glanced at him from the side, his gaze following the contours of Rong Yuheng’s profile before returning after a couple of seconds.
The makeup artist said, “We’ll be shooting outdoors today, and the sunlight is strong. I’ll make your lip makeup more vibrant to achieve a better effect.”
Rong Yuheng was very cooperative. “Feel free to do it; I trust you!”
After Rong Yuheng finished his makeup and came down, it was He Zhou’s turn. The two passed by each other, and He Zhou suddenly stopped him with a smile. “Hey, your makeup seems a bit different today.”
Rong Yuheng asked, “What’s different?”
He Zhou said, “If I were the one directing, I definitely wouldn’t let you compromise like this.”
Rong Yuheng replied, “…”
Exiting the makeup room, Rong Yuheng found Wen Zhecheng waiting outside. He approached and gently hooked his fingers. “Zaizai, you look really handsome.”
Rong Yuheng pondered for a moment. “Am I exceptionally beautiful today?”
Wen Zhecheng said, “You were born exceptionally beautiful.”
Rong Yuheng immediately discarded any doubts about his appearance and happily accepted the compliment.
In the afternoon, they were shooting an outdoor scene. In the drama, Pei Yanhe had already started eradicating the Long Night Valley. To clear his name, he had to travel northward, far away from this place. Huai Qing followed Pei Yanhe, and along the way, when passing through the outskirts of Yingshan Wilderness, they coincidentally encountered a battle between the three major martial factions. They didn’t expect to see Juyan here.
As the clapperboard “snapped,” signaling the start of shooting—
Huaiqing stood by Pei Yanhe’s side, and the wind from the wilderness blew from the side, lifting the corner of his wide outer robe. His jet-black hair brushed across his face, just grazing his rosy lips, making his complexion as fair as jade.
In the midst of the melee, Juyan suddenly seemed to sense something and turned his head. Through the interplay of swordsmanship and sharp movements, he locked eyes with Huai Qing.
“Huai…” He hesitated for a moment and then called out, “Qingqing.”
Pei Yanhe furrowed his brows slightly, glancing at Huai Qing. “Qingqing?”
Huai Qing didn’t even blink, his gaze fixed on the three martial factions fighting ahead. “He stutters.”
Pei Yanhe muttered, “…”
Outside the set, Qian Xinlei watched the scene through the camera and suddenly shouted, “Cut! You need to be more hesitant, show less sincerity, and add more tactics!”
He Zhou made an apologetic gesture. “Xiao Rong, you look exceptionally good today. I genuinely feel the joy of a reunion from the bottom of my heart.”
Laughter erupted around the set, and Qian Xinlei waved his hand, indicating a retake. Wen Zhecheng glanced at He Zhou and took advantage of the actors resetting their positions to sidle up to Rong Yuheng. He playfully hooked his finger under his sleeve.
“Xiao Rong, you look exceptionally good today. I genuinely feel a hint of crisis.”
Rong Yuheng almost burst into laughter; his pet was becoming increasingly adorable. He playfully hooked his finger back at Wen Zhecheng.
“Little hamster, your fur is so vibrant because of your meticulous owner.”
Wen Zhecheng immediately brightened up.
The retake scene was quickly completed.
In the following scenes, there were several with Juyan. Lin Yeqing watched from the sidelines and discussed with a few other actors. “If this episode airs, it will definitely spark another round of excitement. I always feel like there’s a bit of a battleground between these three characters.”
The actor beside her nodded in agreement. “You’re not alone! And didn’t we see some fan wars on Weibo before, with ‘He Tianyu’ and ‘Ze Cheng Yi Yu’? Now, when I see Juyan, Huaiqing, and Pei Yanhe, it feels like a love triangle.”
Lin Yeqing hurriedly hushed them. “It’s fine to gossip privately, but don’t let Teacher Wen hear us. He won’t be pleased.”
The others were puzzled. “Why? Doesn’t he like shipping characters? He seems to have a good relationship with Yuheng and doesn’t appear to mind.”
Lin Yeqing didn’t know how to respond for a moment. How could Teacher Wen not like shipping characters? He just didn’t like Rong Yuheng being shipped with anyone else! But this was something best understood without words.
She simply said, “Teacher Wen is very serious, and it’s not suitable to gossip about character pairings in front of him.”
“Oh, I see.”
—
After filming for a few days on set, Rong Yuheng finally passed the friend verification of “Yao Tai Jian Yue.”
He originally thought that artists skilled in painting would be rather aloof, but he didn’t expect her to be quite easygoing.
【Yao Tai】: It’s Rongrong! You’re so cute! I’ve finished watching “Treasure Hunt”! 😺👊
【Rong Yuheng】: Thank you, Teacher Yao Tai! 🦦❤️
【Yao Tai】: Guangguang said you want to commission a painting. What kind of painting are you looking for?
【Rong Yuheng】: I want a fanart of “Ze Cheng Yi Yu” with me and Wen Lao Shi.
【Yao Tai】: …
On the other end of the phone, Yao Tai mumbled, “Nowadays, the main characters are so proactive?”
【Rong Yuheng】: Is that okay? 🦦👀
【Yao Tai】: No problem. 🆗
As it was through a mutual acquaintance, Rong Yuheng sent a deposit without waiting for her to draft the artwork. It was his first time commissioning artwork, and he had no idea what he wanted, so he decided to leave it to Yao Tai’s artistic freedom.
【Yao Tai】: Since you and Teacher Wen are currently filming “Plain Robes,” can I make a fanart of your characters? It can also serve as promotional material.
【Rong Yuheng】: Sure!
【Yao Tai】: What kind of intensity are you looking for?
Whoa! Rong Yuheng was startled. What kind of intensity? He just wanted a picture of the two characters together, with some hint of a romantic connection. He hadn’t thought about the level of intensity at all.
No wonder Xun Guang had warned him to be mentally prepared. Truly, a bound partner understood him very well.
After some contemplation and with a slightly flushed face, Rong Yuheng surreptitiously glanced around to ensure nobody noticed what he was doing. Then, he typed a few words on his phone.
【Rong Yuheng】: … How about a kiss? 💋
After sending the message, Rong Yuheng quickly pressed the phone’s screen, extinguishing it. Oh no, he was daydreaming about his owner! He felt dirty. 😩😩😩
However, Rong Yuheng felt that Wen Zhecheng had wanted to kiss him several times before. But at the time, he was nervous and not prepared, thinking that kissing should come after they were officially in a relationship.
Perhaps he should study it a bit more when he received the “kiss” artwork. A first kiss had to be enchanting to make his owner unable to resist.
The author’s note reads: Owner (suppressing inner desires): It seems Rongrong isn’t ready to kiss me… Rong Yuheng (secretly scheming): I’ll kiss the owner until he’s overwhelmed!
