She goes crazy, he'll cover for her; the darling of the group is someone no one dares to mess w

Fang Li nestled in the back seat, holding a fashion magazine, but she wasn't really paying attention to it; her eyes were fixed on Zhou Yufan in the driver's seat.

"Hey, senior."

Wen Yang poked Zhou Yufan's shoulder with her fingertip, her voice filled with barely suppressed gossip, "Just tell us, there's no one else here, just the three of us, what can't we say?"

Zhou Yufan sighed helplessly, switched hands to hold the steering wheel, leaned back in his seat, glanced at Wen Yang's persistent look, and finally gave in.

"It's nothing, it's just that Jingsen's parents went abroad for vacation, and he was quite lonely spending the New Year alone."

"And then what?" Wen Yang pressed, afraid of missing any crucial information.

“I have too many relatives who keep urging me to go on blind dates. I couldn’t stand it, so I stayed at his house for a few days.”

Zhou Yufan spoke of it casually, as if it were as simple as staying at a friend's house for one night.

"How many days did you stay?"

Wen Yang's eyes widened even more, her voice filled with excitement, "During the few days you two lived together, nothing happened? Like... a late-night heart-to-heart talk? Or cooking together? Or..."

"Wen Yang!"

Zhou Yufan interrupted her increasingly outrageous speculations, a hint of unease flashing in his eyes, "Don't overthink it, it's just normal friendship."

"Would a normal friendship make you skip going home for Chinese New Year and stay at someone else's house for a few days?"

Wen Yang clearly didn't believe it and wanted to ask again, but Fang Li gently tugged at her arm.

"Alright, Yangyang, stop teasing him."

Fang Li smiled and shook her head, "We'll be on set soon, let's think about how to talk to the director later."

Wen Yang pouted. Although she was unwilling, she knew that now was not a good time to ask further questions, so she had no choice but to give up for the time being.

However, judging from her eyes, she clearly didn't intend to let Zhou Yufan off so easily.

Zhou Yufan breathed a sigh of relief and glanced gratefully at Fang Li through the rearview mirror.

However, the memories of those few days at Jingsen's house kept involuntarily surfaced in her mind. Although her eyes were still fixed on the road ahead, they became somewhat unfocused.

Actually, there's nothing particularly special about it.

It's about snuggling together on the sofa to watch a movie, clumsily cooking dumplings together in the kitchen, and chatting together on the balcony while watching the fireworks outside the window.

Jingsen is not a man of many words, but he always manages to offer him a glass of warm water when he needs it, or quietly tidy up his messy documents.

Those ordinary moments, however, are like tea brewed in lukewarm water, slowly seeping into the heart, bringing an indescribable warmth.

He shook his head, suppressing these thoughts, and his face returned to its usual calm.

More than an hour later, the car slowly came to a stop outside the film set.

From a distance, a huge set was erected on the film set, with staff coming and going, carrying props and equipment, creating a busy scene.

The director and producer were already waiting there, and when they saw Fang Li and the others get out of the car, they immediately came up to greet them warmly.

"President Fang, President Zhou, President Wen, you've finally arrived."

The director, who was in his forties, had a kind smile on his face. "We're waiting for you to come and see the set so we can finalize the shooting details for tomorrow."

"Director Wang, you're too kind."

Fang Li smiled and shook hands with him, "Thank you all for your hard work. You didn't get a proper rest during the New Year."

"It should, it should."

Director Wang quickly waved his hand, saying, "It is our honor to participate in the filming of the drama 'The Dream Never Ends'."

"Besides, isn't this how it is for everyone in our line of work? It's always better to have acting opportunities than to be unemployed at home."

Wen Yang chuckled: "Director Wang is right."

The group watched and chatted, with Director Wang giving a detailed report on the progress, covering everything from set design to actor scheduling.

Zhou Yufan and Fang Li would occasionally offer a suggestion or two.

"Could the lighting in this scene be a bit softer?"

Fang Li said, "Our drama, 'The Great Dream Never Ends,' mainly focuses on dream narratives. I think dim lighting might better suit the theme."

Upon hearing this, Director Wang's eyes lit up. "Mr. Xu is right. I'll have someone make the adjustments right away."

The group continued their stroll.

Later, Zhou Yufan pointed out that the placement of a certain prop could better fit the plot. Director Wang and the executive producer carefully noted it down and immediately arranged for someone to make the changes.

After finishing my work on set, it was already evening.

Director Wang booked a restaurant with distinctive local characteristics in Kunming to treat everyone to a meal, which served as a way for everyone to meet before filming began.

The group drove to the restaurant.

When Fang Li and her group arrived, the private room was already filled with people, including the core members of the film crew and several lead actors.

As soon as Wen Yang sat down, her eyes lit up. She nudged Fang Li next to her and whispered, "Look, Jing Sen is here too."

Fang Li followed her gaze.

Jing Sen was sitting by the window, wearing a simple white shirt, talking to the actor next to him. His profile was clean and sharp, and he had a gentle temperament.

He seemed to notice their gazes, looked up, and smiled gently at them.

Zhou Yufan happened to be carrying a water glass over when he saw Jing Sen's smile. His eyes flickered slightly, and he quickly looked away.

Wen Yang saw this and her gossip-loving fire burned brightly again. She winked at Zhou Yufan with a "I saw it" expression.

Zhou Yufan felt uncomfortable under her gaze, so he picked up the menu and pretended to study it.

Soon, everyone arrived, and the dishes were served.

Kunming cuisine is known for its fresh and light flavors. Several signature dishes were served with an enticing aroma that whetted the appetite.

But when Fang Li smelled it, a sour feeling rose in her stomach, making her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Director Wang raised his glass and stood up: "It's fate that we can all gather here today. Let me first raise a toast to everyone. Thank you, General Manager Xu and General Manager Zhou, for your trust in entrusting us with such a great project as 'The Dream Never Ends.' I also wish our drama a smooth filming process and that it will break 10,000 viewers!"

"cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses, and the atmosphere in the private room instantly became lively.

Zhou Yufan and Fang Li also said a few words, nothing more than thanking everyone for their hard work and hoping for a pleasant collaboration.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, everyone got along better and better, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Only Fang Li went to the restroom several times during the meal.

Wen Yang had already sensed something was wrong, and when she saw her get up again, she immediately followed her.

As soon as I reached the bathroom door, I heard a muffled sound of vomiting coming from inside.

Wen Yang pushed open the door and, sure enough, saw Fang Li leaning against the sink, retching in the water, her face pale.

"Pear, what's wrong?"

Wen Yang quickly went over and gently patted her back, her voice full of concern, "Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

Fang Li vomited for a while before she recovered. She took the tissue Wen Yang handed her, wiped her mouth, and said with a wry smile, "It's nothing, I just feel a little nauseous."

Looking at her pale face and recalling what happened before she returned to Haicheng, Wen Yang's suspicions deepened. She tentatively asked, "You...you wouldn't...really be pregnant, would you?"