Chapter 102: Lights Out
Xuan Xia also saw it coming; the big move Zhou Shiqing was holding back for this visit might just be performing a freak-out.
The timing is a bit delicate.
Xuan Xia looked at his hair color again, then sincerely commented, “Very fashionable, suits you.”
But the listener didn’t think so.
Zhou Shiqing: ???
Bullet comments in the live broadcast room immediately followed with a wave of [hahaha].
[Look at Zhou Shiqing’s dumbfounded expression quickly]
[Zhou Shiqing is really speechless]
[Zhou Shiqing: Slag girl, what did you say?]
At this moment, Zhou Shiqing really wanted to say to Xuan Xia, what did you say?
But Xuan Xia had already changed the subject: “Shall I show you around our film set?”
Zhou Shiqing had no choice but to move past his emotions and stiffly replied “Mm.”
When entering the set scene on the film set, he remembered, “It’s hot weather; I bought beverages for the film crew. Did you receive them?”
Xuan Xia was stunned, then couldn’t help but chuckle.
For something like this, other artists would probably choose to buy a press release to boast about it, but he went straight for it, emphasizing that no one should overshadow his good deed—he did it himself.
Hate fans would definitely criticize him for not knowing humility, being smug, doing a small thing and wanting to publicize it to the whole world, but Xuan Xia genuinely admired his casual flamboyance.
So much so that looking at him now, the unfamiliarity from not seeing each other for days faded instantly, and her mood improved accordingly.
At the same time, the live broadcast screen cut to show the beverage stand Zhou Shiqing prepared for the film crew.
This beverage stand was urgently set up by Zhou Shiqing and his team before arriving, with a drawing board at the entrance that read: Teacher Zhou Shiqing treats the entire Jiao Yue Zhuan cast to beverages!
In the bullet comments, mainly Zhou Shiqing fans, all praising Zhou Shiqing for coming to work yet paying out of pocket for beverages for the film crew.
Whoever says their baby only causes trouble, he’s clearly very sensible.
Veteran Zhou fans even said: [So my baby has grown up; this old mother’s mood is complicated.]
CP fans also expressed satisfaction.
Xuan Xia smiled and nodded, “Yes, thank you Teacher Zhou. Teacher Zhou has spent too much.”
Zhou Shiqing glanced at her smiling face and said nothing more.
Inside the film set, filming work resumed.
The scene being shot was between the male lead and the female third lead; to avoid unnecessary trouble, the program group deliberately focused the live broadcast screen on Xuan Xia and Zhou Shiqing, trying not to capture the film crew’s filming scene.
Zhou Shiqing wasn’t interested in the filming; after glancing a couple times, his gaze shifted elsewhere.
Jiao Yue Zhuan has quite a few set scenes, with many scenes to shoot today in different styles.
But Zhou Shiqing wasn’t particularly interested in these set scenes either; after a cursory appreciation, he suddenly asked, “Where’s that actor you’re working with?”
“Teacher Jiang? Teacher Jiang should still be doing styling.” Hearing him ask about Jiang Feng, Xuan Xia was quite surprised; if not for Zhou Shiqing’s wording, she almost thought they knew each other.
Zhou Shiqing immediately turned his head upon hearing this and said, “You know this so clearly?”
This sour tone, combined with his expression, instantly sent the bullet comments into a CP frenzy.
[Who was it back then that said Zhou Shiqing has no CP vibe? I really want to drag them out and make them take a good look—this is no CP vibe? He’s super good at it!!]
[Good kid, I straight-up call him a good kid.]
Xuan Xia met his gaze: What play is this?
Though quite speechless, she still explained, “I ran into Teacher Jiang when I arrived at the film set.”
Zhou Shiqing still seemed unsatisfied and was about to speak again when a voice nearby suddenly called Zhou Shiqing’s name.
Both of them, along with the live broadcast screen, turned to see it was Luo Jiawen speaking.
Luo Jiawen looked very excited.
Earlier, Xuan Xia had seen her making many gestures at her, but since she didn’t understand what she wanted to express, she hadn’t responded.
“Zhou Shiqing, I’m your fan.” Luo Jiawen’s tone was excited, carrying a girl’s shy timidity.
Xuan Xia hadn’t expected her to really be a Zhou Shiqing fan; she previously thought she said it just to diss Lin Zhihan.
The live viewers were all from fan circles and familiar with Luo Jiawen; now hearing her say she’s a Zhou Shiqing fan, the most pleased were naturally Zhou Shiqing’s fans.
Many bullet comments even praised Luo Jiawen for being beautiful and talented, one of the few rising young flowers who doesn’t annoy people.
Of course, praise is praise, but switching sides is impossible.
Zhou Shiqing fans are famously loyal.
Compared to Luo Jiawen’s excitement, Zhou Shiqing seemed indifferent, just acknowledging it with a sound to show he knew, without even extra politeness.
As if he had just met an ordinary fan expressing liking to him.
After praising Luo Jiawen in the bullet comments, they now started praising Zhou Shiqing again.
[Actually thinking about it, Zhou Shiqing like this isn’t bad. Though they all say he doesn’t care about others’ lives, as a boyfriend he’d be quite reassuring. Facing other women’s approaches, he really holds back.]
[Ah, thinking about it, yeah, his cocky vibe is really reassuring.]
As a fan, Luo Jiawen was quite self-aware; after briefly interrupting to tell Zhou Shiqing she’s a fan, she exited the live broadcast screen.
Of course, it might also be because she got too nervous seeing her idol up close.
But she didn’t go far, just standing nearby staring at Zhou Shiqing.
At this point, the “that actor” Zhou Shiqing mentioned arrived.
Jiang Feng had a scene in the afternoon and came to the waiting area on time; upon entering, he saw many people in the set, several cameras, and immediately understood—it was the variety show Xuan Xia was on.
When he passed by, both Zhou Shiqing and Xuan Xia saw him.
Zhou Shiqing said, “Are there other places to visit? It’s pretty hot here.”
Xuan Xia said, “Yes, set scenes are a bit hot; when I first came, I also felt it was stuffy and hot, so I really admire everyone.” In a bit, the weather would get even hotter, and they’d have to stay in the set wearing several layers of costumes.
“Then how about going outside to look?” Though the outdoor sunlight wasn’t any better.
It was rare for her to say such a long sentence, so Zhou Shiqing couldn’t help but look at her a few more times.
Of course, he couldn’t miss the costume on her, so he asked, “You have a scene today too?”
“Yes.” Xuan Xia hesitated, “Tonight, Teacher Jiang and I have a heavy night scene.”
He neutrally replied “Oh,” and was thinking of what to say when suddenly there was a loud bang from the camera side.
It scared the live broadcast screen into shaking.
[Holy crap, what sound? Thunder?]
[No warning, scared me to death.]
[If not for the screen shaking, I’d think my kitchen exploded.]
Everyone on site was startled and quickly looked toward the sound source.
Staff hurriedly shouted: “It’s fine, it’s fine, the light exploded.”
Because the light exploded, filming work had to pause temporarily.
But Director Pan and the others weren’t upset about the light exploding; on the contrary, they were quite happy, as for them, it could be considered a good omen.
