novelraw Chapter 18 Summer Secrets: Sea Breeze and Dolphins
Chapter 18 Summer Secrets: Sea Breeze and Dolphins
Ling Yuan left quickly.
He moved like the wind, striding out of the library and immediately started running, displaying the speed of his 100-meter sprint, attracting the attention of many people on campus.
"Isn't that Ling, the handsome guy? What's he doing running so fast?"
"He's probably rushing back to the company for a meeting. They're different from us; they're big bosses, making millions every minute!"
Ling Yuan has long been a legend.
In fact, many girls had been stealing glances at him in the library earlier. If Liu Yifei hadn't been there, many girls probably would have taken the initiative to ask for his QQ number.
Ling Yuan not only bought a pack of sanitary napkins, but also picked out a new dress and a loose-fitting dark shirt at a nearby clothing store.
The entire process takes no more than 15 minutes.
When I got back, I was covered in sweat, and the "bread" was in an opaque shopping bag.
"The skirt might not suit your style, but it'll have to do in an emergency. This shirt is big, so tie it around your waist to cover it up for now," Ling Yuan said softly as he approached Liu Yifei and handed her the items.
Liu Yifei's heart warmed: What a thoughtful brother!
She tied her shirt up, but when she stood up, she swayed slightly, her face paling, and she looked quite embarrassed: "...I, my legs are a little weak..."
"It's alright, I'll help you."
"Mm." Liu Yifei nodded gently.
So, Ling Yuan half-embraced the beauty and escorted her to the restroom.
The students around them shushed each other, their expressions quite interesting.
Judging from the situation, everyone could tell what had happened.
However, what Ling Yuan didn't notice was that on the second floor of the library, behind a bookshelf in an inconspicuous corner, a small digital camera lens was quietly aimed at their intimately supporting figures and silently pressed the shutter.
In the video, the girl shyly nestles against the boy, who carefully protects her.
Soon, the ambiguous photo spread across the entire internet, and some TV entertainment news programs also reported on it.
Ling Yuan: "..." Actually, he didn't care.
He's a guy, and single. Okay, the only concern is that people might say he preyed on a minor.
However, one photo proves nothing.
But Liu Yifei was in a bad situation, being interrogated by her mother.
Liu Xiaoli: "Honey, tell me honestly, are you in a relationship?"
Liu Yifei was almost in tears, feeling wronged: "No, really no."
"Then what's the story behind this photo?" Liu Xiaoli pointed to the entertainment section of the newspaper in her hand.
Liu Yifei: "Oh dear, Ling Yuan and I were just going to the library to study, and then... 'Voldemort' suddenly arrived early. He went to buy me a 'bomb' and thoughtfully brought me a change of dress and a shirt to cover myself up."
Liu Xiaoli: "..."
"Okay, I know Ling Yuan is very outstanding. Mom isn't actually worried about you dating too early, but I'm afraid you won't know how to protect yourself, and then you'll get pregnant by a man and cause a scandal! It will ruin your future! You're still so young."
"I know, Mom. Ling Yuan isn't that kind of person. Besides, I... we're just classmates and good friends. He... he's never confessed his feelings to me."
"He dares?!" Liu Xiaoli glared, but then she laughed!
……
After intense studying, Ling Yuan and Liu Yifei passed their final exams smoothly, even achieving high scores in several subjects.
Summer vacation is here.
While others enjoy their summer vacation, Ling Yuan and Liu Yifei are incredibly busy.
Everything is ready for "Crazy Racer," and filming has begun.
The film crew traveled to XM City, FJ Province.
Ling Yuan is the executive producer, Ning Hao is the director, Xing Aina is the production manager, and Lu Yang and Rao Xiaozhi are the assistant directors.
The budget is 500 million! That's a full 350 million more than "Crazy Stone"!
However, having gained experience before, Ning Hao is now more confident in achieving even greater box office success.
He was really pushing himself. Ling Yuan made over 8600 million yuan at the box office with only 3 to 3 yuan, matching the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (which ranked 4th in the annual box office that year) released in March 2004. His "Crazy Racer" couldn't be too far behind.
The filming locations were mainly the old city of Xiamen and the seaside.
Liu Yifei took on several GG endorsements. After finishing them, she traveled to Xiamen with Shu Chang and visited the set.
Shu Chang's "Lotus Lantern" actually finished filming around the same time as "Chinese Paladin." While filming, she also studied for the college entrance examination and took it in June. Now is the time to relax after the exam.
In the past, Liu Xiaoli would follow Liu Yifei wherever she went or when she was filming. But now that she is 17 years old and has Shu Chang by her side, Liu Yifei finally managed to leave her mother at home after much persuasion.
When the two arrived, Ling Yuan naturally gave them a warm welcome and arranged for them to play two inconspicuous supporting roles in the film, with only one or two lines. These roles would definitely become highlights after the movie was released.
There was no payment for the film, but the reward was that Ling Yuan took a day off to rent a yacht and take the two of them out to sea to see dolphins.
……
The sea view in Xiamen is certainly quite beautiful.
A pristine white yacht glided smoothly through the azure waves, heading towards a wider expanse of sea.
The medium-sized yacht that Ling Yuan rented wasn't top-of-the-line luxury, but it was spacious and comfortable enough, with two decks and sleek lines.
In fact, with his current financial situation, he could easily afford it. However, having lived in Beijing for most of his life, he doesn't own a house in the coastal city, so he wouldn't have anywhere to park the yacht. Plus, the regular maintenance would be too much trouble.
If you need it, you can just rent one.
If we really want to buy it, we can do it later.
Inside the cockpit, the full-time captain is focused on steering the ship.
In a corner of the deck, two well-built security guards and lifeguards, dressed in matching dark T-shirts, stood quietly on standby.
These two are reliable people; they're both security personnel on the film crew, temporarily seconded by Ling Yuan. Of course, they're paid. For them, it doesn't matter where they work.
It was even more pleasant to accompany Mr. Ling on a sea trip.
The weather was perfect; it was a rare overcast day, with thick clouds filtering out the scorching sunlight and leaving only soft light to fall on the sea. A gentle sea breeze was blowing, making it the perfect day to go out to sea.
On the spacious flybridge deck at the top, Ling Yuan, Liu Yifei, and Shu Chang were comfortably sitting around a small round table covered with a blue tablecloth.
The table was laden with delicious food, including fresh cut fruits such as watermelon, cantaloupe, mango, durian, and blueberries; several plates of exquisite Hong Kong-style dim sum, with translucent shrimp dumplings and plump, tempting siu mai; as well as various snacks, nuts, juices, and mineral water.
For Ling Yuan, it wouldn't cost much.
He wore a crisp light blue polo shirt, paired with khaki casual shorts and boat shoes, looking both relaxed and energetic.
Liu Yifei wore a light blue floral print halter dress, the hem of which fluttered lightly in the sea breeze. Her long hair was tied up with a simple hairband, revealing her smooth forehead and graceful neck, as refreshing as the sea breeze itself.
Shu Chang is more lively, wearing a white cartoon T-shirt with denim overalls and a cute bun hairstyle. She is happily eating a slice of watermelon, unaware that some juice has gotten on her lips.
"Look, that's Kinmen Island over there."
Having come to Xiamen, one should naturally visit Taiwan's territory, which was famous for its bombardment of Kinmen back in the day. Moreover, leaving Kinmen unclaimed was a testament to the wisdom of the older generation of revolutionaries.