Chapter 58 – Rain Play
On the road, Lu Lu smirked and said, “Thanks, Brother Bai! No no no… Thank you, Brother Qiao.”
The most important thank you should still be Qiao Huaiyao.
Bai Jinyan glanced at him but did not correct his words and went inside to find Qiao Huaiyao.
The corners of Lu Lu’s mouth widened.
When Brother Bai suddenly mentioned the matter of a partner, he was a little surprised.
But who this partner was, he didn’t seem to hesitate much. A little thought and he knew.
Who else could it be besides Qiao Huaiyao?
Not to mention dating, it’s difficult for anyone to get close to Bai Jinyan. Since his debut, there hasn’t even been a gossip.
CP Super Talk is officially not allowed to exist. Artist companies with any intention to fire CP are directly warned by a lawyer’s letter. If you dare to release information, I will directly sue you.
Their approach is strong, and their stance is firm, up to this day. The only existing Bai Jinyan CP fan club is with Qiao Huaiyao.
Moreover, Lu Lu analyzed rationally.
Bai Jinyan had been single before, obviously recently getting into a relationship.
Plus, Bai Jinyan had been busy with work lately—shooting variety shows, award ceremonies, and continuously working with the school and drama crew.
There was no extra time to date anyone.
During this time, “anyone” hadn’t appeared around Bai Jinyan.
The only one who fit the bill was Qiao Huaiyao.
Seeing Brother Bai’s attitude towards Qiao Huaiyao, Lu Lu felt that it was too late for these two to be together.
It had long been a state beyond friendship and full of love. But recently, openly confessing and being together was a good thing.
Seeing Bai Jinyan go inside, Lu Lu didn’t follow but turned to find Director Qian Yibin—
The rainy scene officially began filming.
Qian Yibin was nervously giving directions ahead, after all, making Bai Jinyan get wet on such a cold day, he wasn’t sure about it.
But fortunately, Bai Jinyan agreed to shoot this way for the sake of the movie’s final realistic presentation.
Qian Yibin couldn’t help but think—people say Bai Jinyan has a bad temper, yes, it’s true.
But when it comes to professionalism, he’s impeccable.
He had encountered many artists who were nice in front of the media but acted like a diva while acting.
Bai Jinyan was more genuine, not deliberately maintaining any public image. It’s as if he entered the industry solely to act.
During filming, he didn’t use a stunt double, picked up the script, and trained with professional teachers for fight scenes.
Whatever role he took, he trained himself before joining the crew.
Qian Yibin thought that there was a side to Bai Jinyan that the public didn’t dare to criticize, so he deliberately exaggerated minor matters like this, trying to tarnish Bai Jinyan’s image.
But Bai Jinyan didn’t care about these things. The information existed, but it didn’t shake Bai Jinyan in the slightest.
Qiao Huaiyao took Bai Jinyan’s coat and hugged it, looking at the piled tables and chairs on the ground in the venue. He couldn’t help but remind, “Be careful when filming.”
The abandoned school was filled with broken tables and chairs, and the gloomy weather added to the atmosphere.
Currently, there is no sign of rain. Just looking at the scenery over there gives a somewhat eerie feeling.
In a while, they will simulate rain, and if one isn’t careful, they could trip.
“It’s okay,” Bai Jinyan reassured, lightly patting his shoulder.
The hand on the shoulder slipped down and encircled his waist, bringing Qiao Huaiyao into an embrace.
With many people around, Bai Jinyan couldn’t easily kiss him, so he lowered his voice and softened his expression, comforting him, “I promise you won’t get hurt, okay?”
Qiao Huaiyao pursed his lips slightly. “Then I’ll wait here for you.”
Bai Jinyan ruffled his hair and said softly, “Okay.”
Lu Lu stood on the side, not approaching, but he could hear their conversation.
The non-senior assistant, Lu Lu, felt somewhat numb, silently commenting to himself: “Brother Bai, if you showed even a fraction of this patience to comfort Qiao Huaiyao with your Weibo fans, maybe you’d have half the number of die-hard fans against you.”
But then again, it’s because Bai Jinyan’s ‘authentic persona‘ is a rarity in the entertainment industry.
He seems to be the only star who stands against the fans in opposing camps.
That’s why he has become the kind of star that doesn’t rely on fans entirely.
But if there were any derogatory comments about Bai Jinyan, his fans would retaliate faster than anyone, creating a spectacle of berating the detractors and then continuing to defend Bai Jinyan.
There are also those who try to replicate Bai Jinyan’s success, but they lack the resources, all they know is how to act extravagantly. They lack the acting skills, education, and even connections.
For an entertainment company to launch a star with such a persona would result in severe losses, almost bankrupting them.
Lu Lu walked to Qiao Huaiyao and said, “Brother Qiao, shall I hold your clothes for you?”
No matter how fast a shot is, it still takes time.
Heavy clothes in winter can be burdensome if held for too long.
Qiao Huaiyao replied calmly, “No need, I’ll hold on to them.”
Seeing this, Lu Lu didn’t extend his hand. “Don’t worry, the set’s safety measures are quite adequate.”
The company knows about Bai Jinyan’s habits during shoots, often doing risky scenes by himself.
So every time he joins a project, the company sends someone to communicate with the director and the production team.
Qiao Huaiyao nodded. “Hmm.”
Given Bai Jinyan’s status, the heads of each department would certainly be very cautious.
But even with these safety measures in place, the concern won’t diminish.
Qiao Huaiyao looked at Bai Jinyan standing at the starting point, not signaling the director to start, but turning back to give him a glance, a gentle smile playing on his lips.
Though there was quite a distance between them, and there were others around Qiao Huaiyao, he was certain that Bai Jinyan was greeting him.
Qiao Huaiyao pursed his lips and smiled imperceptibly.
After the acknowledgment, Bai Jinyan raised his hand to signal the director.
Upon seeing this, Qian Yibin waved the script and said, “All departments, be aware, it’s quite cold today, and we’ll be splashed with water. Everyone, adjust your state and try to get it in one go!”
“3, 2, 1—Action!”
As Qian Yibin’s words fell, the simulated rain fell at the same moment.
The spot where Bai Jinyan was standing wouldn’t get wet. As soon as the director said “action,” he rushed into the downpour.
The simulated rain leaned more towards a torrential downpour under normal circumstances.
There were sporadic snowflakes falling, but they were instantly washed away by the water.
Qiao Huaiyao held onto his coat, eyes fixed on Bai Jinyan in the rain.
Filming scenes in the rain inevitably encountered some awkward situations—mocked if the rain was light, and the actors’ makeup washed off if the rain was heavy.
No matter how good the makeup products are, they can’t completely withstand the water.
But Bai Jinyan’s makeup was designed to appear disheveled and messy while being chased, and getting soaked only emphasized this aspect.
It must be said that watching this scene live was truly awe-inspiring.
The sound of the rain drowned everything else, yet Bai Jinyan’s appearance remained precise and sharp amidst the disarray, skillfully navigating the scattered tables and chairs.
The actor playing the killer behind him seemed a bit inferior in comparison. Perhaps the rain blurred his vision, giving his movements a sense of recklessness.
In this situation, the killer brandished his knife brazenly, which still looked good from this angle.
Watching them act, Qiao Huaiyao’s breath tightened a bit.
The knife was a prop, but swinging it down like that seemed a bit fierce.
The area behind was large enough; Bai Jinyan was supposed to keep fighting and retreating to the edge of the teaching building, and then manipulate the blind spots in the view.
Originally, Qiao Huaiyao was waiting behind and following Bai Jinyan’s progress, circling around to the right.
Without delaying the shoot, Qiao Huaiyao always maintained a distance not far from Bai Jinyan.
As they continued running forward, the dilapidated tables and chairs started to topple over.
“Bang.”
“Clatter.”
…
The chaotic noise continued incessantly.
Bai Jinyan’s clothes were already soaked, the thin shirt clinging to his body. There was a red, tattered scratch on the clothes, likely corresponding to the earlier scenes of being injured.
Qiao Huaiyao stared at Bai Jinyan until he circled around to the back of the teaching building.
—It’s almost over.
This thought flashed through Qiao Huaiyao’s mind.
The actor playing the killer lost sight of Bai Jinyan and took a few steps forward suddenly. Before he could look left or right, Bai Jinyan had already tackled him.
During their struggle, the killer rolled and hit the nearby chair, then lay still.
The blood bag on his back stained his clothes, and there was something on the chair.
Qiao Huaiyao didn’t know the subsequent plot and how it was arranged, but suspenseful movies emphasize a logical closure.
This chair was probably involved in the plot before the confrontation.
After the killer’s death, Bai Jinyan staggered to his feet and leaned against the wall.
With a casual wipe of the bloodstains off the corner of his mouth, he raised his head, looked at the pouring rain, and closed his eyes.
Qian Yibin shouted, “Cut! Great job!”
Before the words were finished, Qian Yibin felt like someone had rushed past him.
Looking closer, it was Qiao Huaiyao.
Qiao Huaiyao went over with the clothes and directly covered Bai Jinyan without saying a word.
He helped with a quick tidy-up and urged, “Go inside.”
Bai Jinyan wiped the water off his face. “It’s okay, don’t worry. I’m not cold.”
Qiao Huaiyao didn’t believe him. He bundled Bai Jinyan up tightly and half-hugged, half-pushed him inside.
The actor playing the killer’s assistant was a step behind, and Qiao Huaiyao had already taken Bai Jinyan inside before the assistant reached the actor.
There’s hot water here for showers 24/7.
After going inside, Qiao Huaiyao turned on the water and adjusted it to the right temperature. “Brother, come and rinse.”
Bai Jinyan didn’t rush to change out of his costume. He went directly under the shower, letting the hot water wash away the cold.
Qiao Huaiyao put the wet down jacket aside and hung it up. Then, he turned and handed Bai Jinyan a towel.
“Is the water temperature okay? Is it a bit cold?” Qiao Huaiyao considered that Bai Jinyan had just been showered with cold water, so he had set the water temperature a bit high.
“It’s fine.” Bai Jinyan smiled and allowed him to look. He said lightly, “The temperature is just right.”
Qiao Huaiyao nodded, looking at the costume. The spot where the wound was located had lost some color, looking somewhat alarming.
He couldn’t help but ask, “Brother, why didn’t you remove the bloodstains from the costume?”
“It’s inconvenient to wear it while washing.”
Bai Jinyan raised an eyebrow at the comment.
The shower rooms here are all single, and the door to the shower room is open. Qiao Huaiyao is standing in front of the door at the moment.
Bai Jinyan’s thin lips curved into a smile as he looked at Qiao Huaiyao’s concerned expression. He walked out of the hot water range and approached the person by the door.
Bai Jinyan asked in a low voice, “Do you want to see?”
In the small shower cubicle, this question, laced with a smile, easily overpowered the sound of falling water, sounding particularly clear in Qiao Huaiyao’s ears.
Qiao Huaiyao was stunned, belatedly realizing how…
His face instantly turned hot, and he stammered, “I, you, I didn’t…”