After walking out of the filming set, Joyno never expected that not only did she accidentally land the role of the female lead, but she also got to be in the same frame as her idol.
It was already evening. Luo Yize patted her on the shoulder. "Do you know why I want you to play the female lead?"
Joyno puffed out her cheeks, one puffier than the other, looking rather comical.
She asked, "Why?"
Before she could finish, Luo Yize took half a step closer to her, closing the distance between them. Joyno suddenly raised her head and saw Luo Yize's head getting close to her ear.
A magnetic voice came from his throat, "I love you!"
These words seemed to numb Joyno's nerves.
They had known each other for so long and always regarded each other as friends. Joyno had never heard Luo Yize say such words before.
Joyno reluctantly let go of him. Her eyes were fixed on him, with an expression of both surprise and excitement.
"Why are you telling me this? Aren't you afraid that I'll lose control?"
"If I'm not afraid of the gossip, why would I be afraid of your losing control?"
As he said this, his kiss landed.
Neon lights began to shine on the street. The dim lights cast their shadows tightly on the asphalt road.
When she got home, Joyno ordered takeout and had a simple meal. After that, she took a comfortable hot bath, changed into her pajamas, and lay in bed.
The scene just now kept replaying in her mind.
She began to murmur the familiar poem:
"On a lofty tower a hundred feet high,
One could pluck the stars up in the sky."
That kiss had landed deeply on her face.
Although she had washed off Luo Yize's saliva when taking a bath just now, the invisible mark had forever taken root on her fair face.
Now, Joyno could "pluck the stars." As for whether she could hold this star in her arms forever, she hadn't thought that far.
When she woke up from sleep, the next day finally came.
Joyno was looking at herself in the mirror while the makeup artist was doing her makeup. Luo Yize squatted down behind her and whispered in her ear, "I heard you have a family dinner tonight?"
"Yeah."
"Why don't you think of taking me with you?"
Luo Yize happily grabbed one of Joyno's hands. Joyno saw their seemingly affectionate appearance in the mirror and was instantly stunned.
In the past, Joyno always attended the family dinners with Hou Lei. Sometimes when Hou Lei really had other things to do, Joyno would go alone. Now, Luo Yize could replace Hou Lei to accompany her. Judging from his attitude towards Joyno, it was quite possible for them to become a couple. The progress was too fast.
Luo Yize looked at Joyno in the mirror, his brows furrowed. Then he began to direct the makeup artist, telling the artist what parts were not done well and what parts needed to be fixed, as if he were the one doing the makeup.
"I want to beautify your image on the basis of the original setting to the point that I only like to look at you."
Joyno stared blankly at Luo Yize through the mirror. She couldn't help but wonder. This wasn't a wedding photo shoot. It was just a play. Why was he so demanding?
As an actress, she attached great importance to her image, so she was very strict with makeup. Especially for big - name stars, once the makeup didn't meet their satisfaction, they would blame the makeup artist for not making them look perfect.
After the makeup was done, Joyno looked at herself in the mirror. Her image was just like Arale without the hat. Joyno was nearsighted, and in the story, she happened to be the character who wore glasses. Looking at the clothes again, the white top and overalls made her look extremely cute.
Especially now that it was the season of spring - summer alternation. According to the script, they could just find an outdoor location in the bustling metropolis to shoot. This outfit was just suitable for this season.
"I'll take a photo of you."
With that, Luo Yize took out his phone and began to ask Joyno to cooperate with him. He asked her to sit upright, stand up, and pose in various ways.
After all, Luo Yize had taken photo shoots before and had a good grasp of various poses.
"Done!"
After that, Luo Yize sent the photo to Joyno's phone via WeChat.
Joyno took out her phone and saw that the photography skills were comparable to those of a professional photographer.
Luo Yize had dabbled in many things, especially photography. He had helped a film crew with photography several years ago. He knew a great deal about various camera theories. Coupled with the professional theoretical knowledge he had learned in college later, no wonder he could handle it so well.
The dinner in the evening was arranged in a five - star hotel. Guided by the waiter, Joyno walked into a very large private room.
It seemed that the dishes had already been ordered. The waiter was already starting to serve the dishes one after another on the table.
At the door of the private room, Luo Yize told Joyno that he would leave for the bathroom for a while.
Joyno nodded in agreement and then pushed the door open.
Joyno began to wonder why there were so many people today. At the table were not only her parents but also her uncle's and aunt's families.
She began to greet them politely and then sat down next to her mother. Her family members began to keep saying to Joyno:
"Yino, when are you going to bring your boyfriend?"
"Look at your eldest cousin. She works in a Fortune 500 company in the United States and married a rich man. She already has three kids!"
"Exactly. Look, everyone here has found a partner. Even your cousin has. Your cousin started dating in high school and got into a 985 - level prestigious university with his girlfriend. They're even in the same class! You should hurry up..."
"Hahaha, my sister has a boyfriend. It's even reported online. He's a big star and also my sister's idol for many years."
"Really? Then why don't you bring him here to have a look..."
Joyno suddenly blushed.
Every family gathering was the same. The elders in the family often asked about her love life. Joyno had a cousin and two younger cousins. She had even told her cousin many times that he was not allowed to have a puppy love before college. Who would have thought that he was now regarded as a positive example.
As for her two younger cousins, one was about to take the college entrance examination, and the other was still in senior high school.
She hesitated for a while, then picked up her phone and secretly sent a message to Luo Yize:
"Could you do me a favor later and pretend to be my boyfriend?"