ISWMQ – Chapter 117

Rong Guang hadn’t planned on bringing much with her to the set this time.

She had specifically asked Wang Lujie about the amount of incense Chu Feiliang used. After packing enough for her upcoming stay, she didn’t prepare any more, planning to… move the rest directly into Chu Feiliang’s home later.

She could start scenting the place in advance.

Her grandmother was skilled in many crafts—besides incense, she also made scented soaps using traditional, purely handmade methods with all-natural materials. Because they were always sold in limited quantities, there wasn’t much stock left.

But Rong Guang’s grandmother wasn’t short on money.

She set aside the pre-ordered amounts and simply gave all the remaining stock to Rong Guang. This included scented sachets and candles she had made on a whim, along with many other exquisite items that weren’t part of a set and were difficult to sell. She gave them all to Rong Guang in one go.

Rong Guang had actually lived a rather unrefined life—a girl whose greatest love was martial arts, generally carefree and unceremonious, she wasn’t particularly meticulous.

But Xu Mingli had prepared everything for her.

Besides, Rong Guang had spent a few years in a girl group, so she… still knew a thing or two about the essential qualities of a “little princess.”

So when Chu Feiliang saw Rong Guang at the entrance, dragging four suitcases with her two hands, two tote bags slung over her shoulders, and another bag on her back, she was so shocked she practically leaped out of the car.

Rong Guang was quite exhausted herself.

The items hadn’t felt that heavy when she first picked them up… and the distance from B City to the film base wasn’t even that far. But the journey was bumpy, and she had to transfer to a shuttle bus near the base, which was draining.

“Why did you bring so much stuff?” Chu Feiliang reached out and lifted one of the most bulging-looking suitcases. Her brow, which had been furrowed into a knot, relaxed slightly. It wasn’t too heavy.

But even if it wasn’t heavy—there were four of them in total!

Rong Guang looked at her, her face covered in sweat despite the winter cold. Her small face appeared even fairer against the snowy landscape, yet her lips were still a healthy, tender pink. “I saw all these things and wanted to bring them to you. I was afraid you might be missing something here…”

Chu Feiliang was going to be here until spring, which was still several months away.

Although she had assistants to take care of everything, Rong Guang ultimately understood Chu Feiliang’s preferences very well. She knew what to prepare to truly touch Chu Feiliang’s heart.

Only when her life was comfortable and free of worries could Chu Feiliang fully and better devote herself to her work. As long as she was happy, her depression might not relapse.

Chu Feiliang was left completely without a temper by Rong Guang’s words.

It was a good thing she had come to pick her up directly today…

She grasped Rong Guang’s hand. In winter, blood circulation is slower, so the distinct red and white lines on Rong Guang’s palm were particularly noticeable. Chu Feiliang rubbed it for a while before she felt Rong Guang’s hand warm up again.

She then sighed, watching as Rong Guang took off her heavy down jacket and sat down comfortably on the small sofa.

“Have some water.” Chu Feiliang handed her a cup of red date and honey water.

Rong Guang tasted the sweetness and, seeing the two goji berries floating on top, said with smiling eyes, “Sister, didn’t you used to hate drinking this stuff?”

Chu Feiliang’s smile hadn’t left her face since Rong Guang arrived. Hearing this, she said, “Wasn’t it you who said that things like red dates, goji berries, and honey are good for beauty, calming the mind, and especially beneficial for women…”

“Right!” Rong Guang nodded with great certainty, her face a picture of seriousness. “Not just these, but other flower teas and foods too—I know how to make them all. Once I move in, I can make you delicious food every day.”

An image was already forming in Chu Feiliang’s mind.

She could almost picture it: Rong Guang wearing the little white rabbit apron she had prepared for her, brandishing a spatula as she bustled about in front of the stove, muttering to herself while reading a recipe…

She really loved that thought.

So Chu Feiliang went along with it and said, “Okay, you cook, and I’ll be in charge of washing the dishes and cleaning up.”

Rong Guang froze, blinking instinctively.

This conversation… an identical one had occurred in her past life.

Her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled and said, “Okay!”

She herself really disliked washing dishes because she hated greasy things—and people often feel lazy and unwilling to move after a meal, making the thought of washing dishes even more repulsive.

But if someone cooked, someone had to clean up.

A reasonable division of labor makes the work less tiring. With good arrangements, life could be more sustainable.

And happier.

Unconsciously, Rong Guang’s and Chu Feiliang’s hands found their way into each other’s.

Chu Feiliang had many scenes to film in the afternoon. After Rong Guang went to the set to greet everyone and hand out some snacks, she temporarily returned to the hotel.

To Chu Feiliang’s room.

The whole way, she was afraid of running into someone, but luckily, the production crew had a tight schedule recently. The entire hotel was empty except for the two young ladies at the front desk.

She entered the room without any trouble and began to unpack her things.

One suitcase was filled with a lot of groceries.

She knew Chu Feiliang had a small refrigerator here, and since she wouldn’t be staying long, she had bought a moderate amount of food. A three-day supply fit just right. Tonight, she planned to cook something special just for Chu Feiliang.

Chu Feiliang’s room only had a small bar for DIY purposes, with no open flame and certainly no range hood. So, Rong Guang had brought a small electric pot, the kind used for instant noodles in college, a product recommended to her by her new roommate.

It could be used for steaming, boiling, frying, and sautéing. It was also made of non-stick, smoke-free material. One pot could make a meal for two, which was perfect for cooking here.

Rong Guang had just finished washing the vegetables when she glanced at the time. It was just past four. Chu Feiliang would finish work around seven. Three hours was actually a bit tight to make a relatively lavish dinner with that small pot.

Just as she was about to speed up, her phone, which was on the bar, rang.

Rong Guang picked it up and saw that the caller was Wang Lujie.

Why would Wang Lujie be calling her at this time…?

Rong Guang answered the call.

“You didn’t come to the company today?” Wang Lujie’s voice came from the other end. “I heard from HR that you took a day off? Are you not feeling well?”

Rong Guang’s face flushed a little.

She said in a small voice, “Did you… did you not see the reason for my leave request?”

Wang Lujie, who had been walking, paused. She subconsciously covered her eyelid, which had begun to twitch nervously, and said, “What reason?”

Rong Guang cleared her throat lightly and said, “I… I just said, taking a day off to see my girlfriend.”

There was silence on Wang Lujie’s end.

She seemed to have walked over to the HR department; Rong Guang could hear her pulling up her leave request form.

After that, Wang Lujie became even more silent.

Then she said, “The person who approved your leave was CEO Chu?”

“Mhm,” Rong Guang confirmed. “You were on a business trip today, so HR didn’t contact you. They contacted… um… Big Sister directly. I only found out after I got the approved leave slip…”

Wang Lujie looked as if she had been struck by lightning.

She sighed with some frustration and said, “As long as you’re not sick, it’s fine—by the way, be careful with your schedule lately, and try not to meet anyone alone. I’ll assign you an assistant from the company this afternoon. She’s a veteran employee with over two years of experience. She’ll alert you if anything comes up.”

Rong Guang knew Wang Lujie wasn’t assigning an assistant to monitor her. Wang Lujie was explaining so much entirely because she was worried that Rong Guang might overthink things due to the Star Cluster incident.

After all, outsiders didn’t know about her rebirth. In everyone else’s eyes, she was just a young girl who had been trapped and deceived by a scummy company like Star Cluster for so many years.

So Rong Guang thought for a moment and said, “There’s no rush. I… I’m on the set of The Eldest Princess for the next couple of days.”

Wang Lujie slapped her forehead. “I’m so muddled… I just saw your leave request saying you were going to see your girlfriend…”

After saying that, she chuckled, amused at herself. “That works too. But be careful even if you’re on set. The boss said things haven’t been peaceful on the set of The Eldest Princess lately. A paparazzo has snuck in, probably with a micro-camera. Don’t get caught on film.”

Rong Guang immediately nodded and said, “Okay—are they targeting Teacher Chu?”

“That’s unknown,” Wang Lujie said after a pause. “But it’s always better to be careful. We’ve already alerted Xiao Chu’s side, but you need to be extra cautious yourself.”

“Okay.” Rong Guang hung up the phone.

However, not long after she hung up, she received countless notifications from various apps.

Major video apps, browsers, Weibo, WeChat pushes… and so on.

The small, cramped text appeared repeatedly. Rong Guang had to squint to read the words in their entirety.

“Shocking—Chu Feiliang’s late-night stroll and sweet chat, a protruding belly hints at happiness!”

“Late-night outdoor video, cheerful chatter and laughter throughout. Tan Chuan fails to win the beauty, but can this May-December romance finally blossom!”

“[Image][Image] Chu Feiliang spotted at a city hospital in the afternoon with her assistant, dressed in loose clothing with a solemn expression!”

Following these were all secretly taken photos of Chu Feiliang’s back, or blurry shots of a head that was nothing more than static.

Rong Guang stared at the series of pop-up notifications, silent for a long time.

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