Faced with Shi Guanghua's clumsy acting, Chu Yueyi found herself at a loss for words. With his normal performance, there was no way he couldn't ruin the act. Of course, she wouldn't be so tactless as to not say a word about the lack of wind on the bridge, so she simply responded, "Okay."
Chu Yueyi supported him across the bridge, and Shi Guanghua supported her back, almost like some kind of kindergarten game.
However, Shi Guanghua's awkward and bizarre performance actually eased Chu Yueyi's psychological burden. After completing the high-altitude plank bridge, she felt quite relaxed and put her doubts and conflicts behind her. She had originally worried that Shi Guanghua would dislike physical contact, but now that he had supported her as well, they were even!
With this thought, Chu Yueyi removed her safety harness and became lively again. She even took a couple of light jumps on the spot, exclaiming, "That was actually quite fun."
Seeing her face brighten up, Shi Guanghua deduced that his actions weren't wrong, and her mood had improved.
After experiencing the high-altitude plank bridge, the two strolled through the autumn-rich mountains, occasionally stopping to take scenic photos. The mountain was already filled with frost-reddened leaves, presenting a magnificent view.
Seeing Shi Guanghua focused on taking photos, Chu Yueyi remembered his social media content and said, "I noticed you only post landscape photos."
Shi Guanghua was practically a social media ghost. He hadn't even activated his WeChat Moments, his Weibo was equally barren, and only on his Instagram were there a few landscape photos. His various social media accounts, like the man himself, revealed painfully little information, giving off a completely unapproachable feeling.
It seemed as if he had no desire to connect with people or establish any form of contact.
Hearing her words, Shi Guanghua stopped taking photos and pondered, "It's just to keep a record of inspiration."
Chu Yueyi looked intrigued: "Inspiration for creation?"
She knew nothing about music creation and naturally didn't understand how inspiration was born.
Shi Guanghua nodded: "Yes, looking at the photos later helps recall the feeling." Otherwise, he wouldn't even bother taking pictures of scenery.
Chu Yueyi casually suggested, "Then you could share more of them. Maybe others would get creative inspiration from seeing your photos. You could post them on WeChat Moments or something..."
Chu Yueyi had an ulterior motive in her guidance. She quite wanted Shi Guanghua to activate his WeChat Moments, which would increase her channels for collecting information and improve her work efficiency.
Social media is an important window for modern people to express themselves. If she knew how he expressed himself online, she would have a better chance of catering to his interests.
Shi Guanghua looked at her in surprise and asked, "Others looking at my photos?"
Chu Yueyi nodded eagerly, smiling as she responded, "Yes, sharing with each other!"
Shi Guanghua saw her eyes gleaming with anticipation. He pondered in silence for a few seconds, then resumed taking photos and answered, "Okay."
Hearing that he didn't refuse, Chu Yueyi continued to encourage him, "Then I'll be looking forward to seeing your masterpiece."
Chu Yueyi thought to herself: Let's see what the great musician's first WeChat Moment looks like!
Hearing the word "masterpiece," Shi Guanghua paused slightly, then flipped through the photos he had taken, seemingly lost in thought.
After finishing their tour of the scenic area, they went to a nearby farmhouse for a meal. The dishes weren't particularly refined, but they made up for it with fresh ingredients picked and cooked on the spot, offering a unique flavor.
Chu Yueyi was indeed hungry after the tour. At this point, she was too lazy to keep up her ladylike appearance, fully awakening her inner foodie. Fortunately, Shi Guanghua didn't say much about it.
After the meal, the production team timely introduced new content. The executive director came forward to guide the shooting: "Heart-Fluttering Promise will soon welcome two of your mutual friends. There's a pick-your-own farm not far from here, and we'd like you two to go there to harvest some produce in preparation for entertaining your friends."
"There will also be information about the special guest friends placed in the farm. If you can find the clues, you might be able to guess who they are."
Chu Yueyi asked curiously, "What kind of farm is it?"
She knew there were quite a few pick-your-own farms nearby, but they varied in what they grew, usually focusing on fruits.
The executive director replied: "There are both fruits and vegetables. You can choose based on what you're good at cooking."
Chu Yueyi's expression changed slightly: "...Cooking?"
The executive director confirmed: "That's right, from harvesting to cooking, making your own specialty dishes. It's more thoughtful to entertain guests this way."
Chu Yueyi thought to herself: "...But my specialty is ordering takeout?"
Chu Yueyi never imagined that a dating reality show would require cooking skills. Was it now impossible to date if you couldn't cook?
When she was filming on set, she ate boxed meals, and when she was out, she relied on her manager and assistant to feed her. If all else failed, she would order takeout at home. She had never actually cooked in the kitchen.
Chu Yueyi thought: Working people are already exhausted after work, who has time to cook for themselves?
At the pick-your-own farm, Chu Yueyi changed her shoes with a heavy heart. She put on rain boots for entering the fields and gloves for picking. Looking at the thriving vegetable patches not far away, she sincerely said, "I'm so grateful to the production team now."
Shi Guanghua, who was also putting on gloves, looked up and asked, "Why?"
Chu Yueyi smiled gently and said, "They didn't make us start from planting rice. That's so considerate of them."
Shi Guanghua: "..."
Chu Yueyi now felt like an employee being unreasonably demanded by her boss. She had complaints but couldn't express them, surrounded by the boss's informants (the directors and cameramen). Only Shi Guanghua was a true colleague on the same side.
It was as if she was a product manager being forced to do graphic design, or a graphic designer being asked to write copy – basically, anything but their actual job.
She and Shi Guanghua couldn't even complain openly, they could only grumble about the boss secretly in the bathroom or the break room, like underground party members meeting in secret.
Although Chu Yueyi's smile was sweet and sunny on the surface, Shi Guanghua clearly sensed her little grievance. He found it somewhat amusing inwardly but calmly comforted her: "It's okay, we'll just pick some fruit. We can order takeout next time."
Looking at his casual and nonchalant demeanor, Chu Yueyi felt a sense of finding a kindred spirit. She spontaneously extended her hand for a high-five, saying in agreement, "Mr. Shi is absolutely right!"
Chu Yueyi thought to herself: If you don't slack off at work, there's no fun in the job!
At this moment, she felt a sense of camaraderie with him as fellow office workers, beginning to feel a profound mutual understanding!
Shi Guanghua hadn't expected her to suddenly reach out her hand. He instinctively high-fived her, meeting her bright and moved gaze, as if receiving some kind of secret signal specific to the two of them.
It was an indescribable, unspoken feeling, a tacit understanding that only the two of them could comprehend, communicated solely through eye contact.
After the high-five, Chu Yueyi picked up her small basket and started walking, feeling happy about the possibility of ordering takeout.
Shi Guanghua stood still for a moment, feeling a bit of regret internally.
He thought that scene they just captured could have counted as a masterpiece.
The pick-your-own farm was rich in fruits and vegetables, and also had various small animals. In the corner was a rabbit enclosure with cabbages for feeding the rabbits. Various fluffy rabbits hopped around in the enclosure, occasionally huddling together to play or eat.
Although Chu Yueyi and Shi Guanghua had already conspired to order takeout, she still carried her basket, pretending to pick produce seriously, putting on the appearance of working diligently. She spotted some green leaves in the corner and suggested, "Shall we pick some green onions? Don't all dishes need green onions, ginger, and garlic?"
Shi Guanghua glanced at the direction she was pointing and hesitated for a moment before correcting her, "Those are garlic sprouts."
"..." Chu Yueyi smiled awkwardly but politely, "...Then shall we pick some garlic sprouts?"
Shi Guanghua had no objection. He watched her walk towards the garlic sprout patch in the corner, and noticed the sunlight filtering through the nearby grape trellis, casting flickering shadows on the wall. He took out his phone to capture the scene.
Near the garlic sprout patch, Chu Yueyi accidentally bumped into the grape trellis beside her. The grape leaves rustled, causing the light filtering through the leaves to dance. Something suddenly reflected the sunlight, making her instinctively want to close her eyes.
Chu Yueyi quickly turned her head to avoid the sudden burst of light. Curiously, she leaned in closer and discovered small glass paper notes tied to the grape trellis. It was the rolled-up note that had been reflecting the light.
Chu Yueyi took down the note and slowly unfolded it, finding information about the special guest. Although the note only contained clues and didn't name names, anyone could guess who it was.
Holding the note, she turned back and waved to Shi Guanghua: "I found a clue."
Hearing this, Shi Guanghua walked over. After reading the contents of the note, he too showed an expression of understanding.
When Chu Yueyi found out who the special guest was, she instantly lost motivation to pick vegetables, but still calmly asked, "Do you know what he likes to eat?"
Shi Guanghua thought for a moment, then turned to find the owner of the picking garden and asked, "Excuse me, where can we pick the cabbage used to feed rabbits?"
Chu Yueyi: "?" Well, the guest only deserves to eat the same as rabbits?
The two returned from the picking garden with a full harvest. They handed over the picked fruits and vegetables to the directors, and the production team would preserve and transport the ingredients for use in the next recording.
After a busy day out, Chu Yueyi and Shi Guanghua could finally return by car, about to end today's filming.
Chu Yueyi accidentally fell asleep in the car, as the fatigue from variety show recording was no less than filming a drama. When she woke up, she carefully stole a glance at Shi Guanghua, finding the reliable musician seriously driving, and felt an inexplicable guilt for neglecting her duties.
She touched something in her pocket, then felt reassured again, glad that she had come prepared.
The car returned to the parking lot, and Chu Yueyi got out, stretching her body to shake off the stuffiness from the journey, feeling refreshed.
Shi Guanghua locked the car door and stood quietly beside her, not knowing what to say.
As night fell, under the dim yellow streetlights of the parking lot, the two were about to face their farewell moment. Although they had chatted a lot today, there was now an inexplicable stiffness, diluting the joy from earlier in the day.
Chu Yueyi had anticipated Shi Guanghua's wooden state. During their first recording, they hadn't said goodbye, both hurriedly leaving with their teams, rarely having a moment to put a period on the day.
The two were like actors controlled by a director, gathering together when filming started, busy leaving when it wrapped, their interactions switched on and off by others.
Thinking of this, Chu Yueyi took the initiative to walk towards Shi Guanghua. She casually untied her loose bun, shaking out her long hair. Under the warm light, her hair strands seemed like dancing sprites, returning to her usual image.
Seeing her approach, Shi Guanghua guessed the farewell was coming and became even more gloomy.
Chu Yueyi looked at Shi Guanghua and said straightforwardly, "Give me your hand."
Her tone was both calm and frank, as casual and natural as during the day.
Shi Guanghua reflexively extended his hand, and the next second he felt something being slipped onto his wrist - it was a thin, light gray hair tie.
Her movement was both light and quick, catching him completely off guard!
Shi Guanghua was stunned.
Chu Yueyi took out a silver spiral stick from her pocket. She waved the key of promise casually and said with a smile, "The first promise is that I want you to always wear it."
Her tone was gentle yet slightly domineering, as if he had no option to refuse.
After speaking, Chu Yueyi placed the key of promise in his palm. The silver stick gleamed under the lights, just like her mischievous and sparkling gaze.
Her eyes closely followed him, revealing a seemingly innocent look as pure as the bright moon, but actually harboring a bit of playful mischief.
Shi Guanghua had just been shrouded by the cloud of parting, but now her words instantly stunned him. He felt his neck and ears burning, completely losing the ability to organize his thoughts into words!