It was common for film crews to travel around the country in those days.
There weren't many special effects, everything was shot on location.
As 2003 approached, the filming schedule accelerated, and the season turned to winter.
Everyone was bundled up in thick coats.
As soon as she wrapped filming,
Luo Yun Chu put on the down jacket handed to her by staff member Liu Yi Fei. Her breath turned into white mist.
Unbeknownst to her, she had been on set for almost six months.
They had traveled to Suzhou, Zhoushan, Peach Blossom Island...and now they were back in Dali, having gone around in circles.
The crew still had eight episodes to go. A good wuxia drama usually took at least five months to film.
Liu Yi Fei tugged at Luo Yun Chu's sleeve, saying,
"Cousin, let's go eat. Mom said she wants to talk to you about something."
Jiang Xin arrived just then, but this time she wasn't trying to steal Luo Yun Chu from Liu Yi Fei.
Over the past few months, she had come to understand.
Luo Yun Chu and Liu Yi Fei's families were old friends, and they were very close.
At best, she could only be considered a good friend. If she tried to force herself on Luo Yun Chu, he wouldn't be on her side.
Having figured this out, Jiang Xin stopped competing with Liu Yi Fei and began to work behind the scenes.
She went the underground route, bombarding him with messages and calls every day, meeting him when the two of them were apart.
What Liu Yi Fei wouldn't give, she dared to give.
She had been doing this for two months. Luo Yun Chu would have to be a real saint to dislike Jiang Xin.
As it turned out, he didn't really dislike Jiang Xin, this cat who loved to steal kisses.
Of course, not in the sense of making love. The young woman wasn't that bold yet.
Her manager would definitely find her if she didn't come back at night, and Liu Xiao Li would occasionally check in on them.
But they were used to intimate actions.
After all, they had filmed kissing scenes together, so being intimate now didn't seem like much.
It was just that, in Liu Yi Fei's eyes, she was still a rival, although she didn't hate her as much as before.
Shu Chang had finished filming early and was taken home by her family.
Jiang Xin didn't cause any trouble when she arrived. She endured Liu Yi Fei's ostracizing, just pitifully watching Luo Yun Chu, betting that he would soften his heart.
Luo Yun Chu didn't plan on going out today.
"Sister Xin, Aunt Liu has something she wants to talk to me about today, so I might not have time to go out with you."
Liu Yi Fei said fiercely,
"You heard that. Go back, don't bother my cousin."
Jiang Xin didn't even look at Liu Yi Fei, but simply said obediently,
"Then I'll go back. Call me when you're free."
"Okay, bye, Sister Xin."
Luo Yun Chu wondered when Jiang Xin had changed her personality.
She used to be so strong-willed, but suddenly she started to become submissive.
And he fell for it. After all, he was eating his aunt's soft rice, so what was one more bowl from Jiang Xin?
...
Ming Su Hotel
After dinner, the three of them went back to the inn.
Liu Xiao Li, who should have gone back to her room, suddenly called out to Luo Yun Chu, saying,
"Yun Chu, come to my room. I need to talk to you about something."
Luo Yun Chu's first reaction was that it must be about him and his cousin.
He was ready to be scolded.
But when he entered the room, Liu Xiao Li changed into a nightgown first.
Her nightgown was elegant and tasteful, favoring soft colors, falling naturally like flowing water, perfectly outlining her figure.
Time had left no mark on this beautiful woman. Instead, her face was radiant with youthful spring.
She took out a sheet of music and an album from the low, curved cabinet and placed them on the table.
"Yun Chu, this is a belated birthday gift for you. I was still overseas with Xi Xi at the time, so you wouldn't blame your aunt, would you?"
Luo Yun Chu was stunned. His aunt was completely unguarded in front of him. Her silk nightgown had a very low neckline, and one side of her fair skin was exposed.
He felt ashamed of his own behavior and turned his head to avoid looking, saying,
"No, no, Aunt, you're so good to me, how could I ever blame you?"
Liu Xiao Li motioned to him, saying,
"Open it up and take a look."
"Okay, okay." Luo Yun Chu opened the notebook. It contained the names of several songs, with the corresponding melodies.
Sunny Day, Step Back, East Wind Breaks, When You, Meet...almost every one was a hit.
He couldn't believe that he had just mentioned casually the singers and composers he liked.
His aunt had actually remembered everything and had found them to compose songs for him...
Luo Yun Chu couldn't help but be moved. After his parents passed away, no one had been this good to him.
He couldn't help but throw himself at Liu Xiao Li, moved, saying,
"Aunt...you're so good to me."
Liu Xiao Li stiffened. She hadn't expected such a reaction. Just as she was about to raise her hand to comfort him,
She touched something she shouldn't have because he was too close.
For just a few seconds, that behemoth stirred her heartstrings.
Yun Chu was only fifteen, how could he be so...?
She didn't even dare to think what it would be like if Yun Chu pressed against her, what that would feel like...
The thought caused the river to flow slowly from the long-dry Tao Yuan Spring.
But the next second, Liu Xiao Li wanted to slap herself twice. What was she thinking?
Yun Chu was not only her nephew, but also the person Xi Xi liked. How could she have such thoughts?
Liu Xiao Li thought this, but she couldn't bear to push Luo Yun Chu away.
She couldn't resist the pheromone scent emanating from the young man.
After a while, Luo Yun Chu finally realized it was inappropriate and took the initiative to leave, putting his arms around Liu Xiao Li's instead.
"Thank you, Aunt, I love this birthday present."
"You like it, that's good."
Heaven knows how disappointed Liu Xiao Li was when Luo Yun Chu left her arms.
It was no exaggeration to say that lust had sprouted in her heart.
"Mom, what are you two doing?"
Liu Yi Fei pushed open the door. Seeing what was happening, she frowned.
Liu Xiao Li was startled and stood up immediately.
"Nothing, I just gave Yun Chu a belated birthday gift."
"Yeah, I like Aunt's present very much." Luo Yun Chu held the music notebook with a clear conscience.
Liu Yi Fei said, "Oh," although she had just seen her mother's expression, which was very much like that of a woman caught cheating in a TV drama.
But when she thought about it carefully, she felt it was impossible. There was such a big age difference between them.
Her mother was old, how could Yun Chu possibly like her?
"Really, you didn't tell me about the belated birthday gift. It made me forget to prepare anything."
Luo Yun Chu said happily,
"No need. You've already given me the best birthday present, Sister."
Liu Xiao Li felt that her reaction had been too big. She quickly adjusted her expression and said seriously,
"Okay, next time Yun Chu has a birthday, you can think about what you want to give him. Mom just thought Yun Chu had a talent for singing, so she gave him this gift."
"Okay, Yun Chu, you go back."
Luo Yun Chu nodded and walked past his cousin back to his room. With Liu Xiao Li there, Liu Yi Fei didn't dare to be audacious.
Liu Xiao Li let out a sigh of relief and went back to her room, her voice coming out, saying,
"Xi Xi, I'm going to take a shower. Don't wander around."
"Oh, okay."
Liu Yi Fei came to the spot where the two of them had just been sitting. She noticed with her sharp eyes that there was a wet spot on the sofa.
What was this?
She touched it and found it was a bit sticky.
Ugh, it was a little disgusting.
Let her mother clean it up.
...