Ling Jie's famous quote: "When you try to visit Teacher Yu on set, you can't get in. When Teacher Yu wants to visit you on set, he can't afford to."
Qiao Jingjing: "That's impossible!"
In life, there are always some unavoidable circumstances. For instance, having to act alongside someone "the whole world knows you don't get along with."
Of course, even if the whole world knows, you still have to put on a show in front of others. It's just that the other party was a bit over the top—the moment they met on set, the other person rushed forward in a flash, enthusiastically hugging her. "Jingjing, I've missed you so much! Oh~ your skin looks amazing lately."
Qiao Jingjing was furious! How did that one pimple she gets once in a blue moon end up being noticed by her?
Though caught off guard, how could Qiao Jingjing possibly lose at such hypocrisy? She immediately returned an even tighter hug, brimming with enthusiasm. "Qiqi, I've missed you too! Darling, have you lost weight recently?"
Emmmm
The other party was famously prone to gaining weight...
Since they were both such hypocritical female celebrities, filming together was naturally quite lively. Over the course of more than half a month of shooting, undercurrents of tension surged constantly.
So, when Xiao Zhu found out that Teacher Yu was actually coming to visit the set, she grew deeply concerned. Of course, it was good that Teacher Yu was visiting—he had visited Jingjing on other sets before—but this time was different. The rival's wealthy boyfriend had visited the set just a few days prior, making an ostentatious display by arriving with several cars—practically a motorcade—delivering countless food and drink supplies to the crew filming in the desert.
How could Teacher Yu possibly outdo that?
To make matters worse, their own artist was overjoyed, completely oblivious to the problem.
On the morning of the visit, in the makeup room after the makeup artist had left, Xiao Zhu couldn't resist asking, "Aren't you worried about Teacher Yu coming?"
Qiao Jingjing shot her a baffled glance. "Worried about what? There aren't any kissing scenes in this drama."
Xiao Zhu: "..."
How terrifying—she'd even lost the most basic competitive instinct of a female celebrity!
"Why does Teacher Yu suddenly have time to come?"
"I don't know either. He just told me the day before yesterday that he'd arrive around noon today and wouldn't say where he was." Qiao Jingjing suspected he might have work duties nearby and couldn't tell her due to confidentiality requirements. Could he be somewhere in this desert too? Didn't their aerospace team often conduct tests in places like the Gobi Desert?
But she kept these speculations to herself.
"He'll probably arrive around eleven. I'll likely be filming, so wait outside for him."
Xiao Zhu still couldn't hold back: "Should we ask Teacher Yu to bring something for the crew? That other person's boyfriend brought so much last time. We could get Ling Jie to reimburse it."
Qiao Jingjing: "...Why are you so competitive at such a young age!"
Xiao Zhu: "..."
But you're the one who always insists on looking better than the others!
"Last time, Zhou Xiaoqi's boyfriend was a bit excessive. Actually, the director wasn't too happy—didn't you notice?"
Xiao Zhu shook her head honestly. She'd been too busy grabbing food and drinks—after all, free stuff from rivals was a win.
"It disrupted the filming. If something like that happens again, he'll definitely blow up. So it's best if Teacher Yu comes and goes quietly."Qiao Jingjing adjusted her lip color, swiveled her chair around, and said seriously, "When I usually ask you if I'm prettier than her, I'm just joking around—don't take it seriously. If we must compare, let's compare our work, understand? What's this trend of comparing boyfriends? My Teacher Yu is so smart, outstanding, handsome, and dashing—have I ever flaunted him to crush others? No! Because being strong yourself is what matters most."
After feeding her assistant a bunch of motivational talk and bragging about her boyfriend, Qiao Jingjing felt a bit thirsty. She took a sip of warm water and cheerfully concluded—"So it's fine as long as I'm prettier than her!"
...If not for that last sentence, she almost had me convinced.
But in reality, comparisons do happen, and they're often about the most superficial things. If Teacher Yu showed up empty-handed, he'd definitely be talked about behind his back.
I really didn't want to see the smug look on Zhou Xiaoqi's assistant's face!
Harboring this worry, Xiao Zhu kept darting out of the tent to check if any cars were coming. The desert sun was brutal—waiting outside for long wasn't practical.
On her tenth trip out, she finally spotted a somewhat weathered SUV appearing in the distance. Xiao Zhu immediately climbed to a slightly higher spot and waved.
The SUV noticed her, drove straight toward her, and came to a steady stop beside her. The door opened, and as the person inside stepped out, Xiao Zhu was about to greet them but froze speechless when she got a clear look.
Th-this is Teacher Yu?
Since when did he start doing costume changes?!
The man who jumped out of the SUV wore high-top military boots with his pants tucked into them, his long legs straight and tall. He had on a camouflage windbreaker and sunglasses. It was actually the most common sun and sand protection outfit in the desert, but somehow on him, it carried a uniquely handsome and untamed, fiercely cool aura.
Of course, of course, Teacher Yu was always handsome, but this—this was a different kind of handsome ahhh!
Amid the screams in Xiao Zhu's soul, Yu Tu strode over to her with his long legs, took off his sunglasses, and gave her a bright smile. "Xiao Zhu, long time no see."
In that instant, only two words echoed in Xiao Zhu's heart—we've won.
Even if the rival's boyfriend came with ten thousand car convoys, it'd be useless. Teacher Yu's long legs and military boots annihilated everything.
Xiao Zhu brushed off all her worries and happily led him inside. Sure enough, they attracted countless glances along the way. Qiao Jingjing was rehearsing with the director, standing by the monitor and occasionally consulting the script with him.
Yu Tu and Xiao Zhu quietly stood to the side.
After a while, the director closed the script. "Let's try it like this first."
Qiao Jingjing nodded and walked toward the camera. It was then that she noticed Yu Tu, her eyes instantly lighting up. But she quickly composed herself and took her position under the lens.
"Yellow Sand, Scene 18, Take 1!"
The clapper snapped.
The set immediately fell silent.
The scene took three takes before the director signaled okay. Qiao Jingjing calmly went to the director first to review the footage, then unhurriedly walked toward Yu Tu. Unfortunately, her composure lasted only two steps before she couldn't hold back anymore, quickly running over and crashing into Yu Tu's arms, covered in sand.
"Yu Tu."
Yu Tu caught her steadily, feeling as though his entire being was instantly fulfilled. But immediately after, a sigh escaped his heart. It had been over a month since their last meeting, and unfortunately, this time he was again in a hurry to come and go.For a moment, the two of them forgot themselves in their embrace. Xiao Zhu, standing nearby, coughed repeatedly, trying to use her not-so-imposing figure to block the curious gazes of the crew members.
Qiao Jingjing finally broke free from Yu Tu's arms, greeted the director, and led Yu Tu toward her resting area.
"Why did you only tell me the day before yesterday? I didn't have enough time to make arrangements. The crew's schedule is set days in advance and can't be changed."
"I only confirmed my schedule the day before yesterday."
Walking backward as she spoke to him, Qiao Jingjing asked, "Do you have a mission nearby? You don't have to answer if it's inconvenient."
The mission was already over, so Yu Tu could answer her. "Yes, it just ended yesterday. We're pulling out this morning."
"Also in this desert?"
"Another two hundred kilometers further in."
Two hundred kilometers~ Actually, that was considered quite close for the two of them, but it was still too far to meet. Qiao Jingjing felt a bit down, but she quickly perked up again.
"Then you can watch me act this afternoon. The scenes this afternoon are quite fun. After I wrap up, we can hang out nearby. Consider it a desert tour on the company's dime."
"Jingjing." Yu Tu's voice carried a hint of guilt. "I have to be at the airport by six tonight to return to Beijing with my colleagues."
Qiao Jingjing was taken aback and stopped walking. "You're leaving today?"
"Yes."
Qiao Jingjing fell silent. When they reached the rest area, she closed the door and quietly buried her head in Yu Tu's chest. Yu Tu held her and sighed. "I'm sorry."
"What are you sorry for? I'm busy too."
After a moment of quiet, Qiao Jingjing said indignantly, "After this drama wraps, I'm taking two months off."
"Okay, I should have more free time by then."
"Really?"
"At least I won't have to travel for work."
Qiao Jingjing felt a bit better. "You haven't had lunch yet, right? I'll have Xiao Zhu bring us two lunches."
Yu Tu checked the time and said, "No rush. Let's take care of the important matter first."
Important matter... What important matter?
Before Qiao Jingjing could fully emerge from her low spirits, he made her blush. She was still wearing her stage makeup, all dirty. How could they do "important matters" like this? She still had to continue filming in the afternoon and couldn't wash it off... Since when did Teacher Yu have such wild tastes, wanting to role-play?
As her imagination ran wild, Qiao Jingjing stammered, "But I have two more scenes this afternoon."
Yu Tu said, "I can handle it alone."
Qiao Jingjing: "???"
An hour later, Qiao Jingjing was squatting in a corner with a lunch box, watching expressionlessly as Yu Tu tinkered with a metal contraption.
Oh, two of them. One was already mounted on a pole and set up.
The assistant director observed for a while before approaching to ask, "Jingjing, is this your friend?"
"No." Qiao Jingjing said coldly, "He's the repairman I hired."
Assistant director: "???"
Confused, he scurried off. Not long after, the director walked over with his hands behind his back, looking quite authoritative. He cleared his throat, and both Yu Tu and Jingjing stood up to greet him.
"Carry on, carry on." He squatted down curiously. "What are you installing?"
"Signal booster," Yu Tu replied.
The director didn't catch it at first. "What?" Then it dawned on him. "Oh, I see. I remember we installed one? Xiao Huang, right?"The assistant director, who had somehow wandered over again, nodded vigorously. "We installed one, but it still didn't work. The signal bars looked better than before installation, but it was actually useless."
"Mm, Jingjing mentioned that to me." Yu Tu explained while adjusting the equipment. "The quality of these devices on the market is inconsistent. The one you bought might be of poor quality. Remember to remove it later—low-quality base stations aren't useful and can cause significant interference to the signal."
The assistant director looked confused, but that wasn't important. "So, will yours work?"
"It should." This set of equipment had been purchased by Yu Tu through a professional friend and mailed to the local guide's home near their experiment team. When he bought it, he wasn't even sure if he'd have time to come. Fortunately, he managed to make time.
After a few more adjustments, Yu Tu said, "It's done."
"Let me test it." The assistant director immediately took out his phone to check. A minute later, he exclaimed delightedly, "It's really much better!"
"Wow." The director was also pleasantly surprised. "Thank you so much—you've solved a huge problem for us."
"You're welcome. I did it for myself too." Yu Tu smiled slightly and glanced at Qiao Jingjing. "The signal here was seriously disrupting my sleep."
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Entertainment section of a certain forum.
Title: Just heard two hilarious stories about two A-list actresses
Content: OP has insider connections in the industry and is currently following a crew. Let's call the two female leads A and B. They've never gotten along. A's last movie was a huge hit, so she's a bit more popular now, but B has always been a lead actress too. The reason they're working together is because of a famous director. Recently, B's boyfriend visited the set, and it was ridiculously extravagant—he brought a sushi chef, a barbecue master, and a mala tang specialist to prepare food on-site. There was high-end stuff and casual fare, and even a drink truck. Can you believe it? Their filming location is super remote, so pulling this off was no small feat. Anyway, it was lavish.
Then yesterday, A's boyfriend also visited the set. He came quietly, driving an old SUV by himself, without bringing any food or drinks. But! Allow me to use 80,000 exclamation points to express this!!!!!!!!!!
He made everyone's phone signals full bars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As mentioned, their filming location is very remote, with terrible signal—calls often drop, let alone internet. He brought some kind of device? OP didn't quite understand, but after he set it up, the signal improved instantly.
Apparently, the entire crew was moved to tears.
When he left, the famous director even slipped him some snacks for the road, lol
What do you call this...
Knowledge is power?
1l: OP, this is way too easy to decode, ?
2l: Laughed for three minutes. This is such an unexpected twist. ZXQ must be furious.
6l: QJJ's boyfriend is the one from the space agency, right? What a talent, hahahaha, rolling with laughter. Others bring food and drinks when visiting the set; he brings signal.
8l: Speaking for myself, I'd rather have signal than sushi or barbecue!
10l: I want signal too, haha.
16l: OP, I want to know how ZXQ reacted.
27l: Hey, did you guys miss the sweet part? QJJ's boyfriend brought the equipment with him, so he came prepared. He traveled all that way just to improve his girlfriend's signal, making it easier for them to stay in touch. When STEM guys get romantic, it's deadly—I'm already swooning.
28l: Swooning 10086.
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