217: Chapter 217 She's still sleeping, I've already left.

"Wrap! Let's go!"

After removing their makeup and changing their clothes, Lin Chuyan took Ruan Xingyu by the hand, brought along Wen Qi and Xia Zhi, and the group returned to the hotel.

Wu Yue volunteered to drive; he didn't really want to sit in the back seat watching people show off their affection.

One couple was bad enough, but two? That was just too much.

However, Lin Chuyan couldn't quite understand this move: if you sat in the passenger seat and let Xia Zhi drive, wouldn't you be able to break up one of the couples?

Must admit, Brother Yue still wasn't as devious as he was.

Ruan Xingyu touched her boyfriend's face and checked his body.

"Does it hurt?"

Although the scene used fake blood and props, with everyone standing there stabbing each other, and their acting skills being so good, it looked very realistic. Ruan Xingyu got a bit caught up in it while watching from the side. Seeing Uncle Da clutching his stomach and falling to the ground while laughing at the end made her feel both touched and a bit creeped out.

Moreover, many times what looks like a single shot was actually filmed in many takes. Like when Wah Dee was pushed down by Laba's underling, hit the taxi on the side of the road, and then fell to the ground... just this one action was filmed several times.

Although there was an action director teaching them beforehand, it was inevitable that there would be various minor issues during the actual execution. If it were someone with no foundation or poor physical fitness, it would be normal for them to get sprained somewhere.

Fortunately, Lin Chuyan practices boxing and swordplay every day, so this small scene wouldn't affect him much.

Looking at Ruan Xingyu's pained expression, Lin Chuyan originally wanted to say "I'm fine," but changed his mind after a second thought: "It doesn't hurt, but I'm a bit tired."

Seeking comfort, seeking a hug.

"Mm, you've been filming all day, so you must be tired. Go to sleep early when we get back to the hotel."

"..."

At 11:40 PM, the group finally returned to the hotel.

This time, they could finally stay in the same room openly.

Lin Chuyan was covered in sweat: "Well, I'm going to take a shower."

"I bought you pajamas! Go wash up; I put them on the shelf outside the bathroom."

Last time, she discovered that her boyfriend didn't wear pajamas when sleeping, and thought guys were truly strange, so she bought him some.

"Okay..."

However, after showering, he, being naked, encountered a problem.

The clothes were indeed on the shelf outside, but his girlfriend was using the mirror in the bathroom outside...

After thinking for two seconds, between "asking Xingxing to help hand over the clothes" and "walking out naked," Lin Chuyan decisively chose the third option: wrapping a bath towel around his lower body to go out.

Stay calm, keep calm.

He quickly grabbed the clothes and turned back into the bathroom.

Although they had been together for a long time, because they hadn't had a substantial relationship, he still couldn't be completely naked in front of her...

Just as he put on his pajamas and passed by Ruan Xingyu, who was removing her makeup, he saw her hand movement suddenly pause, and she said with a smile: "Nice body."

Lin Chuyan almost stumbled.

Damn, I still got teased.

Lin Chuyan got up early again the next day.

Director Mu Sheng said that filming would wrap today. And there was no need to stay up until night; it would likely only take the morning.

So, last night, Lin Chuyan restrained himself and didn't get handsy; the two of them held each other and went to sleep early.

He was extremely impressed with himself when he woke up in the morning.

He turned off the alarm in time, glanced at his girlfriend who was still sleeping, and got up lightly.

In his groggy state, Xia Zhi sent him several messages. After glancing at them, he was instantly wide awake.

The clickbait accounts were active again.

"Rumor has it: It is said that Ruan Xingyu made a surprise visit, appearing in Hong Kong to visit Lin Chuyan on the set of his new movie. The latter was in the middle of filming intimate scenes with the female lead and was shocked on the spot."

As for why he was shocked? Why ask me? Go imagine it yourself; if you insist on filling in the blanks with your own mental images, that's your business.

"Ruan Xingyu visiting Lin Chuyan on set—actually, this matter should be considered in conjunction with the reports from Hong Kong media a while ago. Let me share some screenshots for everyone; the content is roughly the same, basically all saying Lin Chuyan is cheating with the new female lead of the new movie 'a moment of romance'... As for whether it's true or false, everyone can decide for themselves. But Ruan Xingyu flying over suddenly, surely it couldn't be just a whim, right?"

High EQ: Hong Kong media. Low EQ: Unscrupulous paparazzi. Whether you believe it or not is up to you; regardless, what I said is the truth.

"Another celebrity couple is rumored to have broken up. One is on tour, the other is filming; all I can say is that being together less and apart more is indeed a big problem. There's also a saying about being close to the water and getting the moon first; let me show everyone photos of the female lead of 'a moment of romance.' Who do you think looks better?"

They didn't dare to mention Lin and Ruan, fearing they would be swarmed by fans, so they just bullied newcomers like Zhou Shiyun who were unknown.

Returning to his own Weibo, many people had already started begging him to refute the rumors.

"Why do I find you so disgusting now? I feel like throwing up just looking at you. Do you know what it feels like to want to throw up? I'm f***ing nauseous! How have I never seen someone as disgusting as you, huh? Didn't you like Ruan Xingyu before? When did you change your taste? You changed, changed to a single-eyelid girl? Huh? Is this how you explain yourself to the fans? Have you considered our feelings as fans?"

"Hubby, please say something, hubby!!!"

"Please! Hurry up and clarify!"

His girlfriend was still sleeping beside him, and Lin Chuyan was having a hard time holding back his laughter.

Xia Zhi: "The news of the boss's wife visiting the set is spreading really fast. These accounts started posting last night. Do you need me to write a clarification on Weibo?"

Lin Chuyan sent a message telling her to keep sleeping: "No need, ignore them, let them talk. Besides, there's nothing to clarify. This group of people is just like that—they follow the crowd and believe whatever others say. Believe it or not, as soon as I show some affection, they will immediately go back to scolding the marketing accounts for spreading rumors."

He thought for a moment and sent another message: "I'm heading over first. Later, when they wake up, you can just bring them over with you."

He ate some breakfast, went out, and the streets were starting to have a faint light at this moment.

He prepared to post on Weibo.

After thinking, he took a close-up selfie first.

The background was the rising sun behind him.

Editing the text.

"She is still sleeping, I have already left."

Clicking publish, swiping up to close Weibo, and heading to the set.

It was too early; the netizens hadn't woken up yet.

After arriving at the set, Director Du Qiyu found him: "The movie will wrap in a while, and I'll just go ahead and shoot the MV right after."

Lin Chuyan nodded and thanked him again.

The four versions of the MV from before were also decided a few days ago.

Director Du Qiyu recommended the "undercover" version to him and said he had new ideas, modifying it based on the undercover concept.

The original plot was about being undercover in a gang, finding the gang's criminal evidence, but having his cover blown at a critical moment. He was saved halfway by the boss's woman, who turned out to be an undercover agent too, and the two began to flee for their lives...

Now he had changed the later plot: after his undercover identity was discovered, he fled alone and met a mysterious woman halfway. The woman used a honey trap on him, they had a one-night stand, and she tried to steal the evidence while he was sleeping. However, the male lead was one step ahead and swapped the evidence back—it turned out she was sent by the gang.

Lin Chuyan had no objections; to him, it was all the same.

However...

"Director Du, what intimate scenes? A one-night stand? No need for all that, right!"

Although she was his girlfriend, he still had to ask clearly... He seriously suspected that Director Du changed the script just to shove in intimate scenes.

"Kissing, touching the waist, touching the legs—that's not excessive, right?"

"Oh, oh, that's fine!"

The two chatted a bit more. When asked why he chose this version, Director Du Qiyu said: "To let you experience the charm of the 'Big Sister' in advance."

Good grief, he was still thinking about having Ruan Xingyu act in his new movie.

Lin Chuyan also began to get curious: "Director Du, in your new movie, if she plays the 'Big Sister,' what role do I play?"

"Haven't decided yet..." Director Du Qiyu was also a bit troubled, "It's an ensemble cast, quite a few roles are suitable. Let me mull over the script some more, and then you can pick one?"

"Sure, it's a deal, I definitely won't have any complaints."

Having spent a month on the crew and with frequent daily interactions, he had long admired Director Du Qiyu's ability to the point of being completely impressed. Since the other party had said so, why wouldn't he agree immediately?