Chapter 429: Chapter 429
The chief director really struck gold when he found this couple for the show.
In the room, Sun Ping waited for just the right moment before announcing, "Action!"
Qiao Xi had slept very comfortably.
She sat up in bed and stretched, then remembered that the official filming had started today.
When she saw it was already past eight o’clock, Qiao Xi was shocked.
She had clearly set her alarm clock last night.
Why didn’t the alarm go off?
Qiao Xi grabbed her phone and saw that the alarm had been turned off.
Who else but Shen Dang?
Qiao Xi went to the bathroom to freshen up and, at record speed, applied her makeup; once she was done, she left the bedroom.
Upon entering the living room, Qiao Xi immediately spotted Shen Dang.
He was sitting on the sofa immersed in his phone, his head bowed slightly, with his soft, delicate fringe hanging down over his forehead, framing his exquisite features which seemed as if crafted by divine sculptors.
He sat there lazily, like a picture in a painting.
Hearing footsteps, Shen Dang lifted his head and looked over at her.
A smile played in his eyes as he said, "Awake? Come here." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ NovᴇlFire(.)nᴇt
Qiao Xi noticed that the cameras were on, meaning filming had started.
She walked toward Shen Dang.
As soon as she got close, Shen Dang naturally pulled her to sit on his lap.
Fortunately, Qiao Xi was used to his behavior, so she didn’t reveal any inappropriate expressions in front of the camera.
Qiao Xi lifted her phoenix eyes in his embrace, her voice soft as she asked, "Shen Dang, did you turn off my alarm?"
Just up, her voice was a little husky, but still lovely.
Shen Dang gently stroked her hair, his voice warm with a touch of laziness, "Yeah, I just wanted you to sleep a little longer."
Qiao Xi pouted slightly, "Because you turned off my alarm, I overslept."
She was also explaining why she came out late.
But even though Qiao Xi said this, she didn’t have the slightest inclination to blame Shen Dang; instead, there was an undertone of affectionate chiding.
Just like the exchanges between a young couple.
Shen Dang pinched her cheek, "It was my own initiative, but I was worried you overworked yourself last night, wasn’t I?"
Her expression almost collapsed upon hearing this.
Luckily, she composed herself.
What was he talking about?
They clearly hadn’t done anything last night!
Wasn’t this misleading?
Was this really something he was supposed to see?
And the audience loved it too!
Keep going, Boss Shen!
Bei Bei had been with Qiao Xi for a long time, but seeing the two of them interact almost made her inner fan girl explode with excitement.
Only Sister Xi could have such a boyfriend!
Qiao Xi wanted to get back at Shen Dang, but fearing saying more might lead to mistakes, she decided not to retort.
She naturally changed the subject, "Shen Dang, I’m hungry."
"I’ve made breakfast."
Qiao Xi looked up, her eyes glinting like twinkling little stars, "What’s for breakfast?"
Shen Dang propped up his head and lazily smiled, "Sandwiches, pasta, and fruit salad, all of which you wanted to eat last night."
Qiao Xi smiled softly, her lips curving up, "Let’s go have breakfast."
Shen Dang stood up, holding Qiao Xi, and then set her back on the ground.
The production crew: "..."
Such boyfriend material, Boss Shen!
Shen Dang took Qiao Xi’s hand, and the two walked toward the dining room with the cameraman promptly following.
Even as they simply had breakfast, the cameraman felt as if he was being force-fed dog food.
Could he request a transfer?
After breakfast, Shen Dang went to his study to work.
Qiao Xi, on the other hand, read a book.
At noon, Qiao Xi assisted Shen Dang, and the two prepared a sumptuous lunch together.
Their in-sync cooperation and exchanged glances felt like the sweetest candy to everyone in the production crew.
Taking advantage of their midday rest, people from the production team went out to eat in shifts.
The afternoon agenda included a script.
The script required the two of them to bake a cake together.
Qiao Xi couldn’t cook, but she was quite adept at making desserts, plus there were tutorials online, so it wasn’t difficult to get started.
The afternoon filming began.
Struck by a whim, Qiao Xi said to Shen Dang, "Boss Shen, let’s bake a cake, shall we?"
Her phoenix eyes were clear, and there was an eagerness in them.
Qiao Xi’s emotions were perfectly gauged, as if she had just spontaneously thought of doing this, filled with anticipation.
Shen Dang smiled suavely at her, "Craving cake?"
"Do you know how to?"
"I don’t," Qiao Xi laughed while shaking her head, "but there are tutorials online. They say if you have hands, you can make it."
Shen Dang took her hand and examined it, "Don’t worry, with me here, we will certainly manage."
Qiao Xi looked at him skeptically, "You talk as if you know how to bake."
His tone was indifferent, "I haven’t tried it, but if we fail this time, I’ll get it right next time."
Qiao Xi was persuaded by him.
It seemed he just had that kind of ability.
Qiao Xi smiled, offering praise, "You’re great, Boss Shen!"
Boss Shen was a bit presumptuous, "It would be even better if you gave me a kiss."
"Then save it for tonight."
The camera captured their gradually retreating figures as they headed to the kitchen.
Their conversation made everyone in the room feel as though they were watching a romantic drama, not a reality show.
Shen Dang got out the ingredients and tools needed for baking a cake.
He then pulled up a cake-baking tutorial on a tablet.
Qiao Xi and Shen Dang first studied the tutorial carefully.
Shen Dang casually rolled up his sleeves to his elbows, revealing his pale and sculpted forearms, strong and sinewy.
"It doesn’t look very difficult," he said nonchalantly.
Qiao Xi agreed, "I think so too."
Shen Dang then helped Qiao Xi roll up her sleeves.
Qiao Xi raised her arms to facilitate his movements.
She looked somewhat obedient.
"First, crack the eggs."
Qiao Xi brought out two large bowls.
As Shen Dang cracked the eggs, he also separated the whites from the yolks.
Qiao Xi watched him and suddenly commented, "Shen Dang, you’re so good at separating."
Shen Dang was amused by her remark and rubbed her head, "I told you it’s simple. I reckon we’ll succeed on the first try."
Qiao Xi frowned, her lips twitching, "Your hands touched the eggs and now you’re touching me!"
Shen Dang’s gaze was tender, a smile on his lips, "Sorry, I couldn’t resist, you’re just too cute."
Qiao Xi’s pupils dilated slightly, "...focus on the task!"
And she wasn’t acting this time.
Shen Dang actually called her cute?
That was preposterous!
Sun Ping clicked his tongue, turning to Bei Bei, "Is this what your Sister Xi is like with Boss Shen when they’re off camera?"
Too sweet and cloying.
Bei Bei held her face, "Aren’t they just adorable?"
She could feel the profound love Boss Shen had for her Sister Xi just by watching the monitor.
Another girl nearby exclaimed excitedly, "Isn’t it just too lovely? Handsome man, beautiful woman, I’m totally swooning. Honestly, their gentle and natural interaction makes me want to watch them for a lifetime!"
Sun Ping shared the sentiment.
He could watch them till the end of time!
Shen Dang had finished preparing the eggs.
He remembered the steps, but still lowered his voice to ask, "Xi Bao, is the next step adding salt?"