Chapter 94
Ji Fengxue, sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly let out a sharp laugh.
“Stop laughing!” Xia Linxia was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear, her ears and neck turning bright red. “Why did you even bring that artificial intelligence idiot?”
“In case I get bored while filming, I can play with it,” Ji Fengxue had stuffed Xiao Gua into her suitcase before leaving.
“If you’re bored, can’t you just call me? Am I not better than that artificial intelligence idiot?” Xia Linxia retorted impatiently.
“You’re too busy.”
Xia Linxia couldn’t refute that Ji Fengxue’s schedule was packed. She was used to it before, but now she occasionally felt it was too intense, leaving no time for them to enjoy their private moments together. If they were both busy like this again, they might not see each other for ten days or half a month. This time, Ji Fengxue’s filming schedule was relatively short. If it were a long shoot like last time, Ji Fengxue would definitely be rooted to the set, and wouldn’t Xia Linxia be left widowed?
After finishing her current contracts and announcements, she needed to find Jiang Yuan to make a new plan. After all, Chenxing Entertainment had a constant stream of new trainees.
When they arrived at the airport, they just made it in time for boarding. The two said a hurried goodbye. Xia Linxia watched her go in and waited in the hall for a long time. She looked up at the window, and only after the flight took off did she prepare to leave.
As she turned and saw the camera, she remembered she was still being filmed and couldn’t help but sigh.
The cameraman said, “You and Teacher Ji seem to have a good relationship.”
“Just so-so,” Xia Linxia replied as she walked out. “Actually, we don’t want to show off our affection, but Lao Ji is too clingy.”
The cameraman thought: Who is clingy? Still reluctant to leave after half an hour!
The cameraman asked, “Where are you going now?”
Xia Linxia turned to ask him, “When is my episode of this show going to air?”
The cameraman replied, “The Sunday evening after next, February 13th.”
“A good day!” Xia Linxia’s eyes lit up. It seemed heaven was helping her.
She called the producer and learned that they had already arrived. She immediately rushed to the studio. The producer led her to the recording studio, where Xia Linxia stayed for the entire morning.
In the afternoon, she went to the machine room to find the mixing engineer for mixing. By evening, the final product was finally completed. Xia Linxia shut out the cameraman who was filming the show and listened to the finished product with the producer.
The cameraman could only film them sitting quietly through the window, unable to hear anything. A few minutes later, the two suddenly hugged each other, and Xia Linxia even jumped three feet in the air.
Next was waiting for the master tape production. Xia Linxia specifically emphasized speeding up the process, stating that money was not an issue. She came out of the studio as the sun was setting. She glanced at the cameraman, “Wasn’t there enough footage filmed today?”
The cameraman nodded, “Yes, you were in the studio almost all day.”
“Then what do you want to film?”
The cameraman said, “You could invite some friends from the industry for a meal or something.”
The usual routine.
Xia Linxia casually called Qiu Xingzhou and Le Qingyi. As it happened, both of them were free and immediately agreed. Song Wanyi, on the other hand, was still in her hometown and couldn’t make it.
The three met at a private dining restaurant. Having not gathered for a long time, they immediately started ordering food as soon as they sat down, which was quite realistic.
Le Qingyi, a fan leader, looked around, “Where’s Teacher Ji?”
“Filming,” Xia Linxia’s spirits sank a little upon hearing the question. “It’s just a meal, why talk about her?”
Qiu Xingzhou knew which film it was but wasn’t sure if he could reveal it on camera, so he kept quiet and turned to order a few bottles of wine. “My family is strict, I haven’t had a drink in a long time. I have to try something new.”
Xia Linxia disdained, “Crying in secret and showing off.”
“You know it well.”
Le Qingyi didn’t understand their cryptic conversation and asked about their recent lives, “How was your New Year?”
“Not bad,” Qiu Xingzhou smiled. The cameraman captured the most flattering angle, and he was very satisfied. The guest lineup for this episode was too strong; it was bound to be popular when it aired.
Xia Linxia bit her chopsticks, unable to stop smiling, “I’m not bad either.”
“Of course you’re not bad, you even went to Teacher Ji’s house for New Year,” Le Qingyi said with a smile.
Qiu Xingzhou added, “And made the news, Miss Xia Citizen.”
The three of them laughed. Xia Linxia raised her eyebrows, “What can I do? I’m too charming, I can’t be contained anywhere.”
After a few rounds of drinks, the three somehow started talking about hateful comments online.
The cameraman knew the climax was coming. With his experience in following variety shows, he expected them to go for a sentimental route or a whitewashing segment, as Xia Linxia and Qiu Xingzhou had as many haters as fans, and reality shows were the best way to clear their names.
Le Qingyi said, “Xiaxia, many people online say you’ve had plastic surgery.”
Xia Linxia, slightly tipsy, said slowly, “Don’t pay attention to them. Let’s return to dust, dust to dust. Orphans don’t deserve mothers.”
Cameraman: “?” You’re not even going to shed a tear and play the victim, are you really going to confront the haters online?
Xia Linxia then said to Qiu Xingzhou, “Some people say your acting is bad, your temper is bad, and you’re undeserving of your fame.”
Qiu Xingzhou: “Are you from Dunhuang? There are so many murals.”
Cameraman: “?” You too?
Qiu Xingzhou then looked at Le Qingyi, who had the fewest haters: “Oh, you’re not popular, it doesn’t matter.”
Le Qingyi cried with a sad face, “I’m wronged.”
“Come here, let Daddy hug you,” Xia Linxia reached out, hiccuping. “Let’s not bother with those orphans. Who says you don’t have a dad?”
“And me, your dad,” Qiu Xingzhou’s face was also quite red. He reached out to pull Le Qingyi, “Come here.”
Le Qingyi: I’m speechless.
Le Qingyi, slightly more sober, thought about the conversation they just had and asked curiously, “You call each other Dad, could it be because of the haters?” Comforting each other by saying they have dads or something?
The two of them smiled simultaneously.
It was indeed. Le Qingyi felt awkward and was also deeply moved by the strong paternal love. “Dads! I want love too!”
As they drank more and more, Le Qingyi also became increasingly incoherent, slumping on the table and whimpering, “Xiaxia, I’ll ask you, hic, ask you something.”
Xia Linxia slumped in her chair, tilting her head to look at the ceiling, “Ask.”
“Did Summer CP do it?” This was the focus of concern from a fan.
Xia Linxia’s brain slowly processed for two rounds, looking at the chandelier for a long time, and murmured, “Sigh, I miss Lao Ji.”
“I miss Wang Ba Duan too,” Qiu Xingzhou echoed with a sad face.
Le Qingyi: “…” You guys should be acting in a tearjerker drama, really.
In the end, it was Le Qingyi who called the two of their agents, which ended the dinner party for the night. Xia Linxia was sent home by Xiang Huaimeng, and it was almost midnight. Xiang Huaimeng helped the production crew pack their equipment and then quietly left.
Half a month passed unconsciously. On February 13th, Ji Fengxue finished filming and walked to the side to drink water. She asked Chen Nian to book a flight ticket. This film would likely end in the next day or two.
Coincidentally, Xia Linxia sent a video call invitation. She walked to the side and answered it. The other side remained silent for a long time. She thought the internet was lagging and was about to change locations when she heard Xia Linxia softly exclaim, “Holy crap.”
“Your clothes, hahaha!” Xia Linxia laughed uncontrollably. Usually, she would wait for Ji Fengxue to return to the hotel before video calling. Although such opportunities were rare, she had never seen Ji Fengxue in this costume before. She was wearing an old-fashioned Zhongshan suit, with a pen clipped in the pocket, two braids, and thick black-rimmed glasses. Not only was she not wearing makeup, but her face was also smudged a bit darker, making her look like a rural young woman.
Ji Fengxue was playing a female village official. Upon hearing that Xiaogang Village had initiated the land contract system, she overcame all objections and resolutely led the villagers to follow suit. She also organized the women to engage in standardized agricultural production, opened a fishery, and led the village towards prosperity.
Ji Fengxue also laughed, “There’s no other way. You have to tolerate your partner being ugly.”
“Where is she ugly? Not at all.” Xia Linxia leaned closer to the screen, her gaze carefully tracing Ji Fengxue’s features. “Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day.”
“Can I come back as soon as possible?”
“Yes.”
The crew was busy with the final finishing touches. Director Wang saw Ji Fengxue approaching and said, “You’ve been staying up late these past few days. Do you want to take a break in a different location now?”
Ji Fengxue shook her head and refused, “No need. Let’s continue now.”
After finishing work in the evening, Chen Nian mentioned to her that Xia Linxia’s variety show was airing tonight. She quickly took a shower, put on a face mask, and lay on the bed to open the video.
The screen started with a dark room. The post-production added a chibi character who was snoring. Then, there was a slight noise in the room, followed by the lights turning on. Xia Linxia sat on the bed, eyes closed, resting.
Half a minute later, Xia Linxia rushed into the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth as if fleeing from a disaster. The chibi character scratched its head, with a line of text above its head – Where is she in such a hurry to go?
Xia Linxia sat in front of the vanity mirror, wiping her face. The close-up shot showed her skin very clearly.
[This skin really makes me jealous!]
[Wow, I’ve been wanting this toner and lotion for a long time. Buy!]
[Xia Linxia’s makeup class is starting. If your makeup isn’t good, it’s probably because your hands are clumsy. Just watch the video.]
[Awooo! Xia Linxia suddenly looked at the camera, so cute! The cat effect added by post-production is super cute. Give the post-production team more chicken legs!]
[Hahahaha, yes! You are the most beautiful woman in the world!]
[Cameraman: I’m too tired]
[Hahahaha, Xia Linxia is becoming more and more like a variety show maverick. Even Xiao Gua is so silly, it’s amazing]
After that, the camera followed Xia Linxia as she set off. Ji Fengxue knew she was on her way to her place. The scene then cut to Xia Linxia knocking on the door.
Immediately after, the audience saw a hand covering the camera, and only heard smacking sounds.
[Xia Linxia, take your hand away! I want to see the main content!]
[I’m a distinguished member, and you’re showing me this automatically blurred scene?]
[This is the first time I want to chop off Xia Linxia’s hands!]
[Breakfast looks so warm, it’s the love I aspire to.]
[Holy crap? What did Xiao Gua just say??????]
[High energy ahead]
[Hilarious! How to be a dominant top, hahahaahahahaha]
[Hahahaha, Xia Dominant Top, so naive. How could the cameraman edit it like that for you?]
[Shocking! I actually stan a seductive bottom!]
[I’m not convinced! How can Xiaxia not be the top?]
[This Snowflake is completely satisfied! So satisfying! Ji Fengxue is the ultimate dominant top.]
[I’m going to get into this fandom. Stanning Xia Linxia is not a loss, she completely hits my funny bone.]
[Xia Linxia, you must compensate! I laughed so hard in the dorm that I’m going to be criticized by the whole school tomorrow!]
[Xiao Gua is too funny, I’m going to place an order!]
[This search history is absolutely explosive, the best laugh of the year hahahahaha]
[Laughing so hard, Xia Linxia wants to be a dominant top, sisters, let’s make it happen!]
[Too miserable, too miserable, too miserable. Teacher Ji, just give Xiaxia a bite of meat. She’s so miserable that she’s looking for methods online hahahaha]
Ji Fengxue couldn’t help but laugh as she looked at the screen full of “hahaha.” Next was content she didn’t know about. Xia Linxia spent a day in the recording studio, and the bullet comments were all guessing she was releasing a new album.
The gathering with Qiu Xingzhou and Le Qingyi was also full of laughs, and the bullet comments had good feedback.
[I’m really impressed, Xia Linxia really knows how to sneak in sweet moments at every opportunity!]
[Isn’t Le Qingyi the undercover agent we sent? She only asks sweet questions like whether they did it, hahaha.]
[Wait a minute, what did Qiu Qiu just say, Wang Ba Duan? Is he in a relationship?]
[Exciting! Xia Linxia is directly scolding haters as orphans online, hahaha.]
[The style of painting has changed drastically. Other artists are crying and playing the victim, but Xia Linxia and Qiu Xingzhou are directly scolding on the show, hahaha.]
[So realistic, hahaha! Who doesn’t have some temper, what’s wrong with that!]
[Today’s episode was too exciting, I laughed from beginning to end. This membership is worth it!]
[Wuwuwuwu, looking forward to Xia Dominant Top continuing to play reality shows.]
[Sincerely wishing Xia bottom Xia can be a dominant top for once.]
[Wishing + ID card]
Ji Fengxue finished watching the show, and it was almost 2 AM. Her face mask had long since cracked and was thrown into the trash. She went to the bathroom, and when she returned, she found her phone vibrating non-stop. Her Weibo messages had suddenly increased to an unmanageable amount.
She usually didn’t read private messages; Chen Nian would filter useful information for her.
Just now, Chen Nian sent her a WeChat message: [Quickly check Xia Linxia’s latest Weibo!]
Ji Fengxue curiously clicked on Xia Linxia’s Weibo, her pupils gradually widening, her eyes deepening.
Xia Linxia v: The song I gave you before is finished. Come and receive your song, Ji Fengxue. [Video]
The posting time was 1:48 AM on Valentine’s Day, and her birthday was December 26th at 1:48 AM.
She pressed her chest, ensuring her heart wouldn’t jump out, before clicking on the video.
Xia Linxia, wearing headphones, stood in the recording studio. Unlike her usual flamboyant self, she was immersed in the emotion, a gentle smile on her lips, singing the custom love song she had made for her. From the initial gift of friendship to the current genuine affection, her singing was filled with love that was almost overflowing the screen.
Ji Fengxue gazed at her face for a while before noticing the lyrics on the subtitles—
“The sky accidentally darkened, the twilight became foam in the cup,
You drank it all, breaking into my fireworks,
And said the moonlight was too lonely, wanting to accompany me.
Pretty Babe
Time flows and I grow up, and you wait for me in the same place.
Spring goes and autumn comes, cycles change, snowy days will meet the sun.
Hello,YBabe
Turn up the music, holding your hand to dance together.
Tonight, snow meets, falling and scattering to cover the years.
Moonlight as a night lamp, in the rest of our lives, we will no longer be lonely.
Goodnight,YBabe”
As the last note faded, it was followed by the sound of a light being turned off. In the last few seconds, she heard her own voice: “Goodnight.”
Her tone was soft and low. It was a very ordinary phrase, but in this song, it had an indescribable tenderness. She didn’t know when Xia Linxia had secretly recorded it.
In the video, Xia Linxia heard the voice, slowly opened her eyes, turned her head to look at the camera, smiled, and silently said goodnight.
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