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Chapter 92
Is It a Bit Inconsistent?
The students, for the sake of their ideals and freedom, disregarded their own safety, marching forward one after another. They were already part of a slaughter.
Third, Madam was very unlucky. She thought she was just delivering a message, but she ended up getting caught in the crossfire.
In fact, Third Madam never intended to die; she wanted to live. Even when she stepped into the alley, she didn’t think her life would end there.
She had lived a wanton life, bustling and noisy, and then, just like that, a large hole appeared in her chest.
The character played by Shi Zhi, Third Madam, still had a terrified and ingratiating smile on her face, but her body trembled. She blinked, slowly lowered her head, and looked at her chest.
Then.
―― She collapsed completely.
A character who had traversed most of the drama, causing a lot of noise and often making people grit their teeth in hatred, seemingly a villain, just died like that.
Lively in life, haphazard in death.
Third, Madam died silently in the alley, an alley that wasn’t even clean. No one knew who she was. No one knew her identity.
The gold and silver jewelry on her might be secretly taken by some passerby, and then she would be cleaned up and buried in some random place.
She tried to be noble once, and it cost her life.
The wind blew, lifting the leaves, adding to the desolation.
The people on set were quite emotional. Some with more sensitive feelings were already crying.
Cheng Yu was also present as a technical consultant.
Wherever Shi Zhi was, Cheng Yu was the technical consultant there. Don’t ask why. Just call it a coincidence.
Cheng Yu knew Shi Zhi was going to shoot this scene. He initially thought it would hurt if Shi Zhi fell, but he also knew laying mats was unrealistic.
Even if he could convince the director to do it, Shi Zhi wouldn’t agree, so Cheng Yu never brought up the idea of mats.
But later, he was completely drawn into Shi Zhi’s performance, engrossed.
Shi Zhi got shot, and Shi Zhi fell…
If not for Cheng Yu’s rationality, he might have rushed out.
…
When Shi Zhi fell, her eyes were open. Third, Madam died with her eyes open. After she fell, she happened to see Cheng Yu not far away.
Cheng Yu was incredibly handsome, tall, and elegant, and his temperament was unmatched. After all, he was the model for Ning Jiachi’s previous persona.
Cheng Yu usually appeared gentle, often with a slight smile. But now, his smile was completely gone, and his fist was clenched at his side. Shi Zhi’s most noticeable feature was his eyes.
They seemed to hold various complex emotions, as if many things were about to break free but were being suppressed by their owner…
“Cut!”
The director called for a halt, “That’s a wrap.”
After the director called cut, Shi Zhi’s team swarmed her, eagerly dusting off the dirt from her.
After all, triple the salary. (Just kidding.)
Were they doing it for money? They were conquered by Sister Shi’s charisma!
The director didn’t expect this scene to pass in one take, but he was curious. Shi Zhi’s performance exceeded his expectations.
“Shi Zhi, your gaze just now was amazing, there was light in it… What were you thinking about?”
The director didn’t have specific requirements for the final gaze but was pleasantly surprised to find that Shi Zhi’s eyes had light in them.
This led him to endless speculations—was Third Madam thinking of the male lead, that longing, unrequited love…
Shi Zhi was a bit embarrassed.
She wasn’t thinking of anything; she was looking at a handsome guy. Did it show?
But effortlessly aligning with the director’s thoughts, Shi Zhi had become very adept at this.
Yes, that’s exactly how she acted!
The director gave Shi Zhi a thumbs up: No wonder she won the Best Actress award!
How does one act? It’s by performing. Even lying there, lifeless, Shi Zhi could add more layers to the character with just a glance.
A female staff member on set, deeply moved, was still crying. Shi Zhi handed her a few tissues.
The staff member took the tissues, “Thank you, Sister Shi… Third Madam is so pitiful…”
Shi Zhi said, “This tells us how convenient modern society is. Banks are really convenient.”
If the female student had put the money in a card, would Third Madam have needed to deliver a message?
The staff member was diverted by Shi Zhi’s thinking and, when she realized, didn’t feel like crying anymore.
She broke into a smile through her tears.
Shi Zhi glanced around but didn’t see Cheng Yu.
She asked her assistant if they had seen Cheng Yu, and the assistant pointed to a car.
“I think I saw Mr. Cheng get in the car.”
Cheng Yu had driven himself.
The female staff member, who Shi Zhi had just comforted, casually asked where Shi Zhi was going. The male lead invited everyone to eat some fruit slices. Would she like to join?
Shi Zhi waved her hand. She had comforted the staff member, but now she had to comfort the “snail girl.”
However, the staff member gave Shi Zhi an idea. She went back, grabbed a box of watermelon, and then went to find Cheng Yu.
Cheng Yu’s expression gave Shi Zhi the feeling he might cry at any moment as if a gust of wind would scatter him. However, when Shi Zhi approached the car, she saw Cheng Yu with a laptop on his lap, his fingers flying over the keyboard like a work of art.
From time to time, he would forcefully hit the enter key. Judging by his demeanor and actions, it was obvious he wasn’t coding or working—
He was passionately arguing with trolls.
Shi Zhi: Is this a bit inconsistent?
…
Shi Zhi didn’t go in immediately; she thoughtfully avoided it for a while.
Cheng Yu sensed something and calmly closed his laptop, then opened the car door, “Shi Zhi?”
Cheng Yu had indeed gotten engrossed in the scene where Shi Zhi “died.” Not wanting to lose control of his emotions, he returned to the car to calm down, but being alone in the car didn’t help much.
So, Cheng Yu took out his laptop and, seeing Shi Zhi’s trolls, he got energized. Mindless trolls helped temporarily pull him out of the sad scene.
When Cheng Yu called her name, Shi Zhi appeared with her watermelon, “Hmm.”
Cheng Yu was slightly nervous. After they locked eyes, Shi Zhi spoke first.
“I’ve been looking for you for a long time, turns out you were here.”
She, Shi Zhi, had just arrived, so there was no need to be nervous; she hadn’t noticed any inconsistencies.
Shi Zhi slowly climbed into Cheng Yu’s car. Cheng Yu asked, “Why did you come here, finished shooting?”
Why specifically come to find him?
Shi Zhi was direct: “I came to see you.” She quickly added, “I finished shooting.”
She inexplicably feared that if Cheng Yu heard she wasn’t done, he’d kick her out of the car. She felt Cheng Yu might actually do that.
Shi Zhi tilted her head, looking at Cheng Yu’s handsome face.
“I saw you while filming. Were you scared? You seemed a bit off.”
Cheng Yu’s breath faltered for a moment, and he looked at Shi Zhi. He suppressed the urge to deny and said, “Of course not. I’m fine,” and remained silent.
Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words.
Shi Zhi smiled at Cheng Yu, “It’s fake, I didn’t die. See, I’m still alive and well.”
After a while, Cheng Yu spoke, his voice a bit hoarse, “I hope you’re always well.” His tone was solemn.
Shi Zhi said such a difficult task wasn’t something she could accomplish alone.
“Then it’s up to you to keep me alive!”
Cheng Yu showed a confused expression, “Hmm?”
Although Cheng Yu usually could quickly connect with Shi Zhi’s wavelength, this time, he failed.
Shi Zhi: Actually, it’s a joke about Cheng Yu’s good looks keeping her alive. Clearly, Cheng Yu didn’t get it.
She didn’t explain further; it didn’t seem appropriate.
“No one can always be well. In the end, everyone dies, unless they’re a tortoise.” Besides, she had already died once.
Shi Zhi handed Cheng Yu a box of pre-cut watermelon and half a pack of candy, telling him.
“Eat something sweet; it might improve your mood.”
She felt like she was acting like a schoolboy trying to please his crush, which made Shi Zhi a bit unhappy.
Too weak, couldn’t she do something more adult?
However, Cheng Yu’s reaction showed that he was genuinely happy, which made Shi Zhi feel a bit better about her actions.
Previously, Shi Zhi had given him a box of throat lozenges, which he had carefully stored away, only for them to melt and stick inside his pocket. This time, Cheng Yu didn’t save the candy; under Shi Zhi’s watchful eye, he unwrapped a piece.
It was a milk candy, and the rich, creamy flavor melted instantly in his mouth.
Cheng Yu thought Shi Zhi was right. Something sweet did improve his mood, but he was already in a good mood before this.
Shi Zhi asked Cheng Yu, “Is it good?”
Cheng Yu handed her two pieces, “Together.”
Shi Zhi shook her head righteously, “I gave them to you, how can I eat them!”
Despite her words, Shi Zhi’s hand had already reached out, and after eating the two pieces, she looked at Cheng Yu, “… It’s quite good.”
Cheng Yu’s eyes were smiling, knowingly handing all the milk candies to Shi Zhi.
Cheng Yu explained, “My teeth aren’t good.”
Shi Zhi said, “You must take care of your teeth, or you’ll need root canal treatment at a young age, which is very painful.”
Don’t ask her how she knew.
Shi Zhi didn’t eat much more. Thinking about root canal treatment scared her.
The two happily shared candies and watermelon in the car. Outside, Brother Quan’s voice rang out, “Where’s the half-pack of White Rabbit candies I left on the table?!”
Shi Zhi’s act was a bit different from a schoolboy trying to please his crush.
At least the boy would spend his own money on the snacks, whereas Shi Zhi didn’t spend a penny on either the watermelon or the candies—they were swiped.
Not a cent was spent.
Shi Zhi, “…”
It’s just half a pack of White Rabbit candies; why yell so loudly? She paid Brother Quan enough to buy plenty of White Rabbit candies.
Cheng Yu seemed completely oblivious. He handed one of his earbuds to Shi Zhi and asked, “This song is pretty good. Do you want to listen?”