At the same time, Hengdian World Studios, Republic of China Style Street.
With the director’s “Cut!” the morning’s filming finally concluded.
Gu Lina Zha, dressed in an exquisite cheongsam, detached herself from the role of the tragic female student in front of the camera.
She bowed slightly to the director and the crew on set, a professional smile on her face.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“Naza, you worked hard!”
“Naza-jie, your performance was amazing!”
A chorus of kind responses came from around her.
Her assistant, Xiao Lu, immediately came forward with a thick coat and draped it over her shoulders.
“Naza-jie, quickly put it on, don’t catch a cold.”
“Mm.” Gu Lina Zha nodded, pulled the coat tighter, and walked towards the white RV not far away.
As soon as she entered the RV, letting down all her guard, she completely collapsed onto the sofa.
The vibrant female celebrity from moments ago now only wanted to be a salted fish.
“Hong Jie just called and said the afternoon’s schedule has been delayed by half an hour, so you can rest more.”
Xiao Lu said, skillfully helping her remove the accessories from her hair.
“Got it.” Gu Lina Zha replied weakly.
“Jie, wait, I’m going to get the food. The crew has extra dishes today, and there are several hearty ones!”
Xiao Lu said excitedly.
Soon, Xiao Lu returned with two large food containers.
As soon as the food containers were opened, the aroma of the dishes instantly filled the entire vehicle.
The braised pork was glistening with oil, and the sweet and sour pork ribs were enticingly tangy.
There was also a steamed perch and a plate of vibrant green stir-fried seasonal vegetables.
“Wow, the food is so good today?” Gu Lina Zha’s eyes immediately lit up.
She sat up straight, picked up her phone, and enthusiastically adjusted the angle to photograph the abundant lunch.
“I need to get two more servings. This morning’s crying scene was so draining, Jie, you need to replenish yourself.”
Xiao Lu said, handing over the chopsticks.
Gu Lina Zha took the most satisfying photo and skillfully opened a pinned chat box.
The avatar was a distant view of a Military Region, vast and powerful.
She sent the photo, then added a line of text.
“Look, today’s lunch is super rich!”
After sending it, she felt it wasn’t enough.
Her fingers quickly tapped on the screen.
“Too bad I can only look and not eat too much. If I gain weight, I’ll be jobless.”
At the end of the sentence, she even attached a tearful emoji.
This was a girlish demeanor she only displayed in front of him.
She put down her phone, picked up her chopsticks, and put a small piece of fish into her mouth, her eyes narrowing in satisfaction.
She thought that, given Lu Mingyu’s identity and the nature of his work,
this message might not receive a reply until evening.
However, the phone screen lit up almost the instant she put it down.
The buzzing vibration surprised her a little.
She picked up her phone, and the other party’s reply was clearly displayed on the screen.
“Eat without worry. If you lose your job, I’ll support you.”
That simple sentence instantly enveloped Gu Lina Zha’s heart.
She couldn’t help but smile, the curve of her lips impossible to suppress.
This man was always like this, speaking the most touching words with the simplest language.
Her heart felt sweet, and she was also a little curious.
“How did you reply so quickly today?”
“No training today?”
Lu Mingyu replied very quickly again.
“A photography team came to the Military Region and is currently filming interviews.”
Gu Lina Zha was first stunned when she saw this message, then her eyes widened.
“Interviews? Is it a TV station interview?”
“Then are you going to be on TV?”
Her heart rate inexplicably quickened, and a surge of excitement and pride welled up.
She could almost imagine Lu Mingyu in a crisp military uniform,
sitting in front of the camera, answering questions with a serious expression.
That man, who belonged only to her, was going to be seen by more people.
He was so excellent; he deserved to be known by more people.
Lu Mingyu’s reply confirmed her guess.
“Yes, a documentary program.”
Gu Lina Zha’s excitement reached its peak.
She wished she could fly to a TV set right now and wait to see every shot that featured him.
However, this excitement only lasted a few minutes.
A realistic problem poured over her like a bucket of cold water.
Her smile slowly froze on her face.
Publicity.
If this documentary aired, Lu Mingyu, as the captain of the special operations team, would inevitably receive attention.
And she was a popular star standing in the spotlight.
Their relationship was an absolute secret.
Once exposed, what kind of uproar would it cause?
She dared not imagine.
Her own career might suffer a huge impact.
Would fans accept a military boyfriend?
Would many people unfollow because of it?
Would the company’s stock price be affected?
Would there be problems with the commercial endorsements she carried?
More importantly, it was Lu Mingyu.
He was a soldier, a special forces member with a unique identity.
Would a relationship with a female celebrity bring him unnecessary trouble and distress?
Would those online keyboard warriors attack him with the most vicious language?
Would anyone question his professionalism, or even accuse him of fabricated crimes?
She knew the ecology of the entertainment industry and the internet too well.
Those pervasive media outlets, those marketing accounts that would stop at nothing for traffic.
And those netizens who hid behind screens, wantonly venting their malice.
She herself had long been accustomed to being scrutinized, discussed, and even verbally abused.
But she could not accept Lu Mingyu being dragged into this quagmire.
He was a hero who defended his country, the purest and most respectable person in her heart.
He should be admired and praised.
Not suffer dirty criticism just because he was in love with her.
Thinking of all this, Gu Lina Zha’s heart twisted into a knot.
The sweet mood she had felt moments ago because of a single sentence now became heavy and bitter.
The light on her face gradually dimmed, and she held her phone, remaining silent for a long time.
“Naza-jie, what’s wrong?”
Assistant Xiao Lu saw her expression was off and asked with concern.
“Weren’t you fine just now?”
“Is the food not to your liking?”
Gu Lina Zha shook her head, forcing out a smile uglier than a cry.
“No, the food is delicious.”
“Then you…” Xiao Lu was still worried.
“Did someone make you angry?”
Gu Lina Zha was silent for a moment, then looked up at Xiao Lu, her eyes filled with confusion and helplessness.
“Xiao Lu, you say…”
“If one day I make my relationship public, what would happen?”
Xiao Lu was stunned; she hadn’t expected Gu Lina Zha to ask this suddenly.
As her closest assistant, Xiao Lu was the only one who knew about her relationship with Lu Mingyu.
She thought for a moment and replied cautiously:
“Naza-jie, it depends on the situation.”
“Fans who truly like you will definitely bless you.”
“But… there will definitely be some negative voices.”
Xiao Lu spoke very tactfully, but Gu Lina Zha understood everything.
“Yes, negative voices.” She murmured to herself.
More than just negative voices, it would be a storm of public opinion.
“Jie, don’t think so much. Isn’t everything fine now?”
Xiao Lu tried to comfort her.
“You and him, your relationship is so good.”
“Don’t let these things that haven’t happened yet affect your mood.”
“Let’s eat first, otherwise it will get cold soon.”
