Looking up close, it was even more unbearable; Lao Jiang really lived up to the sacrifices Lao Song made in the early stages.
Where on earth could one pick up such a godson?
“Don’t delay the filming schedule for my sake. You can film your parts first. I’ll start filming the moment I’m feeling even a little bit better!”
Song Qiuyu coughed sickly a couple of times.
“After all, everyone still has to go home to reunite with their families for the New Year. I can’t let myself hold you back from going home.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the listeners were more or less moved by them.
Setting everything else aside, in the course of character and responsibility, Song Qiuyu performed exceptionally well.
Aider’s gaze toward Song Qiuyu was full of admiration; he was already impatient to start the collaborative shoot.
“Please rest assured, Teacher Lemon. When you’ve recovered and join the shoot, I will definitely film you to look incredibly beautiful!”
Aider laughed.
“Mm, then I’ll look forward to it!”
Song Qiuyu replied with a smile.
Jiang Xiao just watched Song Qiuyu quietly. Thinking about how she would likely have to spend the New Year all alone this year, his gaze became firm.
As expected, in order to ensure the Short Video’s long-standing strongest Couple Pairing Chemistry was played to its maximum value, the two Party A’s directly designated Jiang Xiao as the Boyfriend chosen by the Snow Woman in the Script.
All the other roles were also quickly finalized.
However, to film the promotional video, they still needed the cooperation of the Travel Hotel guests. It just so happened that the Couple was among the guests.
Song Qiuyu could only pray that everything would go as she wished, smoothly and successfully.
Subsequently, as soon as the gathering dispersed, it was time for lunch.
Everyone went to the dining area to eat on their own.
After the meal, taking advantage of the fact that the afternoon shoot hadn’t started yet, Jiang Xiao took Song Qiuyu out of the Hot Spring Hotel to go for a walk outside.
However, they weren’t the only two people out for a walk.
Lin An and Xia Qi closely followed them out of the Hot Spring Hotel.
Then, to their surprise, they witnessed something shocking enough to stun them for an entire year. Lin An and Xia Qi were completely dumbfounded, frozen on the spot.
“Lin An, what exactly is the relationship between those two?”
Watching Song Qiuyu and Jiang Xiao’s backs ahead of her, and seeing the latter naturally tuck the former’s small Hand into his own pocket, Xia Qi asked in wonder.
“Of course they are Friends, Classmates, and Roommates—the completely innocent kind of relationship.”
Lin An looked at that slender small Hand being held by Jiang Xiao, squinted his eyes, and said with a smile: “Lao Jiang must have some hidden reason for doing this, like that Couple being nearby?”
After saying that, he looked around.
That Couple was not there.
“Let’s quietly follow them and see.”
Xia Qi suggested after some thought.
Lin An agreed.
Jiang Xiao’s hearing was not bad, so he naturally didn’t miss the sound of the footsteps tracking them from behind.
He squeezed the small Hand in his palm and then turned his face to look at the person beside him.
At the same time, he deliberately glanced back out of the corner of his eye as if by accident.
So it was Lin An and Xia Qi…
The small Hand in his palm wiggled slightly. He gave a short, light laugh and smoothly retracted his gaze.
“Xi’er, stop moving.”
“My Hand…”
“Your Hand is very cold, so I want to help warm it up.”
Jiang Xiao laughed, casting his gaze down to look at her.
At this moment, Song Qiuyu was wearing the fluffy hood of her black Down Jacket. Her clever face was wrapped between the gray fur at the edge of the hood, and her beautiful apricot eyes were cast down, sickly and flushed red. Hanging from her curled, thick eyelashes were a few crystal tear droplets that had overflowed from her eyes during her forceful coughing just now.
This fragile appearance caused by illness naturally drew infinite pity.
“Now that you’re sick, you can’t just stay cooped up in your Room. Coming out to walk around more and breathe fresh air will help you get better faster!”
Jiang Xiao rubbed the hair on her forehead, lowered his face, and spoke while gazing into her eyes.
When their gazes met, Song Qiuyu’s lips moved slightly. Somehow, she suddenly forgot the words she wanted to say.
Jiang Xiao tightened his grip on the small Hand in his palm and led her forward, glancing at her obedient appearance every few steps.
Today’s Xi’er is so obedient.
What should I do? I originally wanted to lead Lin An and the others on a chase for a bit longer, but seeing Xi’er being so obedient, I suddenly can’t bear to.
“Xi’er, I have some bad news to tell you.”
“Hm?”
Song Qiuyu felt it was a bit strange.
After listening to Jiang Xiao’s whispered words in her ear, her eyes slowly widened, and she forcibly controlled the subconscious urge to turn her head.
“So, how does Xi’er plan to solve this now?”
Jiang Xiao continued to lead her forward.
Hearing this, Song Qiuyu pursed her lips and racked her brains. Halfway through her thoughts, she tilted her head to look at the person beside her: “You think too. This is a matter for both of us!”
Seeing that she was considering his feelings, Jiang Xiao felt a bit dazed. He frowned and thought seriously for a moment.
Once the seed of doubt is planted, leaving it alone will only make things more troublesome.
Perhaps there is only one way now.
“Qia’er, do you trust me?”
Song Qiuyu only thought for less than a second: “I trust you!”
Then, as Lin An and Xia Qi followed, they lost them.
Just when they thought they had lost the trail, Song Qiuyu and Jiang Xiao suddenly appeared behind them.
“Lin An, Xia Qi.”
Jiang Xiao spoke up.
As soon as he said this, Xia Qi jumped in fright subconsciously and gave the person beside her a bear hug. The person being hugged was only startled for a moment before adjusting his glasses and sighing.
He wasn’t startled by Jiang Xiao’s voice; instead, he was startled by Xia Qi’s actions.
“Let’s talk.”
Jiang Xiao took the initiative to issue the invitation.
As these words fell, there were four people standing ready.
“Talking is fine, but let’s split into two groups and talk separately. Jiang Xiao, you go with Lin An, and Song Qiuyu, you stay with me.”
Xia Qi let go of Lin An and held up two fingers as she spoke.
“I think that works. What do you two say?” Lin An nodded and said.
Song Qiuyu’s lips moved slightly.
As expected, they intended to talk separately to verify their stories.
Fortunately, this was all within Jiang Xiao’s plan.
So, she agreed.
Jiang Xiao followed with a nod.
Lin An took Jiang Xiao and left temporarily.
“Speak. What is going on between you and Jiang Xiao?”
Xia Qi sat on the Bench and patted the spot beside her, signaling Song Qiuyu to sit.
Song Qiuyu sat down and sighed. As long as she followed the plan and only hid the fact that she was a girl, there shouldn’t be any major issues.
Xia Qi listened intently. Her eyes gradually widened and her mouth slowly fell open; she felt like her brain was about to grow.
“Wait a second, let me straighten this out first!”
Xia Qi’s brow furrowed deeply as she looked up at the sky.
“You can take your time thinking.”
Song Qiuyu said, coughing sickly.
“Mm…”
Xia Qi straightened it out for a good while and felt she should have it clear now.
“So, are you and Jiang Xiao dating?”
Hearing this, Song Qiuyu was slightly stunned, and then she hurriedly shook her head with a look of surprise: “Is that what you wanted to ask?”
“Because that is the most important thing!”
Xia Qi said after a moment of contemplation.
Song Qiuyu’s mouth flattened into a straight line.
“Since you dared to say these things, you probably also want me to keep it a secret for you, right? I can do that, but you must promise me one thing!”
Xia Qi held up one finger.
“What thing?”
Song Qiuyu’s hands tightened, feeling quite nervous.
“Either officially announce that you and Jiang Xiao are together under all your social media Accounts right now, or swear that you will keep the matter between you and Jiang Xiao hidden forever.”
Xia Qi became serious.
She looked in the direction where Lin An had left and continued: “Based on the time I’ve spent with you, both of you probably want to make a name for yourselves in the Director industry. So, rather than having a scandal break later and ruining yourselves while also dragging down the Friends and Brothers who worked hard alongside you, it’s better to make plans early.”
Hearing this, Song Qiuyu’s expression became solemn.
To be honest, these consequences Xia Qi mentioned were indeed things she had been considering.
But why did it seem like Xia Qi was making considerations under the premise that she and Jiang Xiao were already dating?
The plan had a slight deviation, but the deviation wasn’t large. As long as she chose to keep it hidden forever, it should be fine.
She didn’t know how things were going on Jiang Xiao’s side.
Xia Qi glanced at Song Qiuyu, wanting to say something else.
Before the words could escape her mouth.
Just then, Lin An brought Jiang Xiao back along the path they had taken when leaving.