After repeated verification, Su Junmo discovered that he could deliberately make himself feel happy and clearly sense fluctuations of happiness.
He could also stir up another impulse within himself at will.
Song Qianqian watched him with satisfaction.
It was about enough. Su Junmo clearly liked her. Every time he spoke, his eyes seemed to sparkle with stars, as if his gaze could hold only the person in front of him.
Once filming ended, they could develop their relationship further.
After this film was completed, Su Junmo would gain some recognition.
Then the two of them could start dating.
Su Junmo would no longer need to pretend to be poor, and she would not need to keep paying anymore.
Considering how much Su Junmo loved her, she could date him until graduation.
They exchanged a look, and Su Junmo’s smile became even gentler.
Song Qianqian felt very satisfied. If Su Junmo became her boyfriend, he would be a very qualified one.
“When filming is finished, I have something to tell you.”
Song Qianqian brushed her hair back and tightened her grip on the folder in her hand.
She liked having everything under control. Even a confession had to be initiated by her.
Su Junmo’s eyes lit up. “Senior, what a coincidence. When filming is finished, I also have something to tell you.”
Song Qianqian nodded.
Then she pressed a hand lightly against her chest, where her heartbeat had sped up.
She glanced at her smartwatch.
Her usual heart rate was around 90 beats per minute.
Just now, it had surged past 130.
She… seemed to be anticipating a moment of mutual understanding.
That was not normal.
She should not be expecting anything from anyone.
She looked up and saw Su Junmo gazing at her with concern.
“That’s wonderful. Maybe we’re thinking of the same thing.”
Su Junmo thought casually that Song Qianqian was cold by nature. Perhaps she was already tired of him.
If she was tired, that was perfect.
There would be no need for prolonged entanglement.
His heart was cold, but his words were sweet.
He looked as if he were about to share the happiest news in the world.
Song Qianqian thought to herself that breaking her own rules for him was perfectly normal.
Not far away, Shen Wanwan had just finished her makeup and styling. This time, the female lead was meant to look pure and innocent.
Shen Wanwan wore a white dress. Her base makeup was light, her skin translucent and glowing, beautiful and pure.
She poked Assistant Wang beside her. “Go call that male actor over.”
Especially since that girl looked somewhat familiar.
Shen Wanwan thought carefully, then suddenly slapped her forehead in realization.
Was that not the girl she had seen walking beside Su Junmo that day in the car?
The so-called senior.
Ha.
Who knew what intentions that senior had? Walking together at school, and now sticking together on set.
Shen Wanwan looked Song Qianqian up and down.
Her appearance was barely an eight out of ten.
That deadpan expression probably meant Su Junmo would not like her. Her personality would barely score a five.
Then Shen Wanwan saw Song Qianqian reach out and pinch Su Junmo’s ear.
“In this scene, your first client is the female lead. So your ears need to turn red. Completely red. That’s the right feeling.”
As she spoke, she touched him.
Touching him while maintaining a serious expression.
She was explaining the scene.
Perfectly normal.
That was what Song Qianqian told herself.
Another male actor squeezed in. “Assistant Director Song, can you explain this scene to me too? I can’t quite grasp the character’s psychological reaction…”
Song Qianqian withdrew her gaze and looked at him coldly. “There’s a performance coach over there. Ask them.”
The male actor scratched his head awkwardly and left.
He had just seen Assistant Director Song treat that newcomer kindly and assumed she was easy to talk to. Turns out she was cold to this extent.
Shen Wanwan’s expression darkened immediately.
That girl’s name seemed to be Song Qianqian?
Zero points.
Assistant Wang approached the two of them and coughed lightly. “Su Junmo, Sister Wanwan is looking for you.”
That single sentence made both of them turn toward Shen Wanwan.
Shen Wanwan stood gracefully, her skin dazzlingly fair. She curved her pink lips into a smile and beckoned at Su Junmo.
She was certain he would come over.
With Su Junmo’s compliant personality, he was easily led by others.
It must have been that shameless senior trying to seduce him.
In the future, she would have to warn Su Junmo about women outside.
Those women had no good intentions.
Instead of obediently being her stand-in, why was he attracting attention everywhere?
Song Qianqian’s gaze also turned cold. The big star’s gesture looked as though she were summoning a pet.
Did Shen Wanwan know Su Junmo?
Song Qianqian had never heard that they knew each other.
“You know her?”
She asked directly, her expression clearly unhappy. She even reached out and tugged at Su Junmo’s sleeve. “Don’t worry. In this crew, there’s no difference between famous and unknown. Shen Wanwan has a bad temper. Don’t go.”
Her unspoken meaning was clear.
In this crew, you don’t need to fear anyone.
Su Junmo glanced at Song Qianqian’s hand gripping his sleeve.
Her pale, beautiful fingers held his sleeve tightly, not allowing him to move even a little.
That hand revealed its owner’s possessiveness.
Song Qianqian’s expression was relaxed. She did not take Shen Wanwan’s provocation seriously.
Su Junmo hesitated for only a moment before making his decision.
He could distinguish between being full for one meal and being full for every meal.
He was already planning to leave Song Qianqian anyway.
For now, he only needed to maintain his long-term provider.
Su Junmo smiled helplessly and gently but firmly removed her hand.
Song Qianqian froze.
She watched as Su Junmo walked step by step toward Shen Wanwan.
Shen Wanwan revealed a victorious, satisfied smile and said unhappily, “Why is your senior always by your side? Acting is my specialty. You can just ask me directly.”
She felt pleased and glanced at him from the corner of her eye with a soft scoff. “And don’t forget your identity. Your senior might be approaching you for other motives. After all, you have no money and no powerful background. At your school, there are plenty of handsome men and beautiful women. When someone gets close to you, you should think about what value you have to offer. Otherwise, they might just be playing you. Don’t foolishly throw yourself at them.”
Shen Wanwan casually belittled him, wanting him to recognize his position.
Su Junmo lowered his head without speaking.
He was already used to Shen Wanwan’s way of talking. He had met her when he first entered this line of work.
At that time, he had held illusions about people of the upper class, and her favoritism had once stirred his heart.
She spoke hurtful words effortlessly.
They were absolutely self-centered and never needed to consider anyone else’s feelings.
Over time, he understood.
For these wealthy people, the money and emotions they invested were only a small fraction of their lives.
But if he gave everything, that would be his entire life.
Feeling sorry for them was nothing but self-inflicted suffering.
He might as well feel sorry for himself.
As for enduring hardship for no reason, that could be left to those who enjoyed suffering.