Chapter 287: Visiting the class

The film crew's RVs were all parked uniformly in an open space in the village. Sister Kuan was holding a cup of coffee, standing on the side of the road in the open space, looking at the distant mountains and forests in a daze.

"Sister Kuan!"

Shen Li heard the news and ran over quickly. Sister Kuan heard the voice and turned around. Seeing Ah Li, a smile couldn't help but appear on her face.

"Sister Kuan!" Close by, Shen Li looked at Sister Kuan with surprise and joy: "Why are you here? You didn't tell me in advance!"

Sister Kuan smiled affably, naturally holding Shen Li's small hand, but just as she was about to explain, her face froze, looking at Shen Li's hand with concern: "Why are your little hands so cold?"

Shen Li smiled upon hearing this, her tone casual: "I just shot a scene by the river and got wet. It's nothing."

Sister Kuan nodded with slight relief upon hearing this: "Chu He is participating in an event ceremony in 'Panyang'. I saw it was close to you here, so I thought I'd come and see you."

Shen Li also landed at the airport in "Panyang City" when she first came, but the nearest town to here also had to take a high-speed train for nearly two hours, and the car into the mountains was even more inconvenient, mostly local motorcycles.

After this toss, it must be hard.

Shen Li was very moved in her heart.

"I'm doing everything well, but Sister Kuan, why did you have to run here to toss, the mountain road is so difficult to walk."

Sister Kuan's smile deepened upon hearing this: "You think of me as too delicate."

Saying this, Sister Kuan's gaze looked at the distant mountains, her tone a bit emotional: "When I was young, I also grew up in such a mountain village. The conditions at that time were much harder than here."

"It's you, you're taking on such a theme for your second play. Although there are two assistants following, I'm still worried. This poor and remote place is completely unfamiliar to you."

Speaking of this, Sister Kuan's tone became more concerned: "How is it? Are you still adapting?"

Shen Li nodded: "Adapting, I'm filming very happily, and I even learned to wash clothes on the stone slab by the river."

Hearing her say this, Sister Kuan laughed: "Then you are really adapting well. When I was young, I also had to wash clothes by the river."

As a result, just as Sister Kuan finished speaking, A Pan came again.

"Sister Kuan, Ah Li." His expression was a bit strange, looking at the two for a moment before saying: "Song Anyu is here to visit the class!"

"Ah?"

Shen Li was startled, subconsciously looking at Sister Kuan. Sister Kuan didn't have any reaction, appearing very calm.

"It seems you made a good friend in the last play." Sister Kuan said softly, her tone without extra emotions.

Shen Li frowned slightly. She regarded Song Anyu as a friend, but she didn't think they were very close friends, because she was deliberately keeping a distance from Song Anyu.

For him, and for herself.

Before Shen Li could say anything else, she already saw Song Anyu's figure from afar, and Xiao Long was carrying a bulging backpack, following behind like a big grievance.

Seeming to have seen Shen Li, Song Anyu waved his hand excitedly.

Shen Li stepped forward to greet him. For Song Anyu's arrival, besides surprise, she was also at a loss, because the other party didn't give her any time to react at all.

"Why are you here?" Shen Li looked at Song Anyu and asked.

Song Anyu curled his lips into a faint smile. The bumpy journey had tossed him enough, but seeing Shen Li at this moment, his heart instantly cleared, and the physical fatigue dissipated.

"I was participating in an event in 'Panyang', and just happened to come by to see you."

At this time, Sister Kuan also walked over. Seeing Sister Kuan, Song Anyu hurriedly greeted respectfully: "Sister Kuan, see you again."

Sister Kuan smiled slightly, looking at Shen Li and explaining: "Anyu and I just met at an event yesterday."

Shen Li realized that Song Anyu and Ji Chuhe were participating in the same event.

"Aren't you still filming? Don't you need to rush back to the crew?"

"It's okay, coming

Seeming to sense that Shen Li had been caught off guard by his sudden visit, Song Anyu said apologetically, "I originally wanted to give you a surprise."

Shen Li's emotions were complex, but she certainly wasn't unhappy; she felt more of a sense of guilt. After all, unlike in the film studio, Song Anyu had come all the way to this remote mountain village to visit her on set, and this gesture was already sincere enough.

It was just that she didn't know how to respond to this sincerity for the moment.

"Don't just stand here, get in the car and sit down to talk." Sister Kuan spoke up, taking the opportunity to gently pat Shen Li on the shoulder, as if to soothe her and help her relax.

Once inside the RV, Brother Xiaolong took off the backpack he had been carrying and let out a long sigh of relief: "Ali, this is the daily supplies Anyu brought for you. There's food, drink, and daily necessities inside!"

"Thank you." Shen Li didn't refuse; it wouldn't be right to make Song Anyu take the things back.

If he took them back, Brother Xiaolong would just have to carry them back anyway, and he already looked very tired.

From the moment he saw Shen Li, Song Anyu noticed she had lost a lot of weight and couldn't help but show his concern: "Why have you lost so much weight? This movie must be very hard to film, right?"

"No, it's me intentionally losing weight. The young girls in this village are all very thin, and I'm doing it to get closer to the character," Shen Li explained.

Song Anyu nodded in understanding. She was still so serious about her roles. Dressed in a "costume" of coarse, patched cloth and wearing dark, grimy makeup, she still looked just as mesmerizing to him.

The atmosphere was somewhat subtle. Sister Kuan looked at Shen Li and spoke softly at the right moment: "Ali, your online popularity has been slipping very seriously lately. Whether it's your personal super-topic, fan activity, or new followers, the index is dropping rapidly every day."

"'Destiny as Phoenix' won't be released until the summer season at the earliest, and filming this movie is basically equivalent to disappearing. The last time you updated your social media was during the New Year."

"The industry isn't like it used to be. Newcomers are popping up in droves almost every single day. If you're not careful, your name will disappear from this circle."

"So I want to ask for your thoughts. As long as you want, the company will provide you with some marketing tactics to ensure you have a constant, high-exposure presence."

Shen Li hurriedly shook her head: "Please don't, Sister Kuan. It's actually very good this way. If I can disappear from the public eye, then when my character is brought to the screen, the audience will have a sense of freshness and immersion."

"I don't need traffic!"

She said it directly and earnestly, and upon hearing this, Song Anyu lowered his head slightly.

"Anyu, I don't mean to look down on traffic." Shen Li noticed Song Anyu's reaction and hurriedly explained: "It's just that I want to..."

"I know." Song Anyu interrupted Shen Li, revealing a smile that put her at ease: "I understand. You don't need to explain to me. I don't feel ashamed for being a traffic star, but I truly admire you for being able to pursue what you want so clearly and firmly."

(End of chapter)