Chapter 50: My Hands And Mouth Can Both Please You

Shen Qingzhi borrowed a wheelchair nearby and pushed Gu Jinrong back to the house where they stayed.

The road in the countryside was bumpy. Gu Jinrong held the back of the chair with one hand, but the other hand never left her phone for a moment.

"You're injured like this, and you're still addicted to your phone. Aren't you afraid I'll push you off?"

Shen Qingzhi pushed the person into the courtyard, saying sarcastic words, but carefully parked the wheelchair by the door.

"With you being so careful, Qingqing, I'm sure you won't push me off," Gu Jinrong replied after sending a message, looking at Shen Qingzhi with an affectionate gaze.

Shen Qingzhi blushed under her gaze and huffed, "Don't think a few nice words will get you off the hook. From now on, when you're in a wheelchair, you better behave and not play with your phone!"

"Okay," Gu Jinrong readily agreed and put her phone back in her pocket, explaining, "I just messaged the film crew and Director Xue to explain tonight's situation. We still need to strengthen safety measures at the northern forest shooting location, and we'll have to adjust the shooting schedule for the next few days."

"You still have to shoot in the coming days? What if your injuries get worse?" Shen Qingzhi glanced worriedly at Gu Jinrong's right leg, which was in a cast, expressing her concerns one after another.

Gu Jinrong held Shen Qingzhi's hand and said comfortingly: "So I asked Director Xue to advance the indoor scenes first. Don't worry, I know my limits."

"But..."

If you hurt your muscles and bones, you can obviously rest for a few more days.

Shen Qingzhi knew that Gu Jinrong was the producer of this drama and had the greatest say. She also had a rough idea of the daily production costs of the film, which shouldn't create too much pressure on her.

Gu Jinrong played with Shen Qingzhi's fingers and explained patiently, "We plan to finish the movie before National Day."

"I know that. My sister is working on the special effects at the same time. She said it is for the Spring Festival schedule. Will finishing it a week later be... too late?"

"Mainly, but it's not just about that." Gu Jinrong stood up, leaning the wheelchair against Shen Qingzhi as she walked into the house.

"There are no legal holidays in our profession as actors, and during the filming period, all staff have to work together. It's just that this film was originally planned to wrap up right before National Day, and many people in the crew are looking forward to finishing work and reuniting with their families. How can I ruin their wishes just because of my injury?"

This explanation was somewhat unexpected for Shen Qingzhi. Since entering the entertainment industry, she had lost the concept of legal holidays.

In recent years, her mothers had been abroad, so there was no need for her to have family reunions. On important holidays, she was either on set or attending events.

Logically speaking, Gu Jinrong's situation should be similar to hers. How could she be so attentive to these matters?

Shen Qingzhi helped Gu Jinrong sit down on the sofa. Although she didn't say a word, her round eyes were full of doubts.

Gu Jinrong had a clear understanding and took the initiative to answer the question. "Actors play thousands of people and need to experience the lives of different people. I used to be alone on the set. In my free time, I like to chat with the staff around me and observe their lives."

Shen Qingzhi hadn't expected that a casual chat would turn into a lesson for her.

Despite her talent and the time she spent studying the skills of her seniors, she was used to being a lone wolf and rarely paid attention to her surroundings.

No wonder she can be a movie queen, this was the difference.

Shen Qingzhi felt ashamed for a few seconds and wondered, "But I noticed that this time on set, you didn't seem to observe people much during your free time?"

She was so straightforward that she didn't realize at all that this sentence completely exposed her usual spying on Gu Jinrong.

"Who said that? I've been observing." Gu Jinrong raised the corners of her mouth, and there was a hint of cunning in her eyes that was not in line with her temperament.

“I have observed that someone usually looks very tough, but every time Director Xue scolds her, she buries her head in the script;

"I also observed someone who sometimes pretends to be seriously reading the script but can't help sneaking glances at me, and when caught, she acts guilty;

"I also observed someone…"

The more Shen Qingzhi listened, the more uneasy she felt. She covered Gu Jinrong's mouth to stop her from saying more. "Where did all these 'someones' come from? Stop slandering others!"

Gu Jinrong lightly pecked the warm palm covering her mouth, and when she saw someone quickly withdraw her hand, she laughed like a satisfied fox.

"I didn't say who this person is, why are you so anxious, Qingqing?"

Shen Qingzhi:...

Hmph!

This black-hearted woman only makes people angry the moment she talks!

Forget it, a good girl doesn't argue with an injured person.

"I won't talk to you anymore, it's getting late. Wash up and go to sleep."

Shen Qingzhi walked to the bathroom angrily. Shortly after, she returned, this time with a plastic basin filled with water in her hand.

She soaked a towel in water and wrung it out, put it on Gu Jinrong's face, and roughly wiped away the dirt with a hint of anger, "You are injured like this, and I still have to take care of you. You have to please me during this time, do you understand?"

Gu Jinrong reached out to take the towel from her face and said in a good temper: "Qingqing, actually my hand is not broken."

"Oh." Shen Qingzhi awkwardly let go when she saw Gu Jinrong remove the towel. 

She had inadvertently applied too much force, causing the previously delicate and upturned nose to turn a bit red.

Shen Qingzhi watched as Gu Jinrong finished wiping her face, struggling a bit to reach the basin.

So she couldn't help but extend a helping hand, "It doesn't matter if your hand is not broken, you still have to rely on me."

"Mm, I have to trouble you, Qingqing." Gu Jinrong waited for Shen Qingzhi to wring out the towel again and she accepted it gracefully.

She wiped her face with the towel again. The blush on the tip of her nose came and went quickly. When she removed the towel again, she revealed a naturally unassuming bare face, with a smile that carried a hint of tenderness.

"It was more comfortable when Qingqing was wiping my face just now, probably because you used some kind of magic on your hands."

Shen Qingzhi was stunned for a second, with a disgusted expression on her face, "Huh, what are you doing?"

"As you said, I'm trying to please you."

This request had indeed been made by Shen Qingzhi herself not long ago. She got up somewhat embarrassed. "You don't have to please me so much, it's weird."

Gu Jinrong smiled gently and patiently, "Then, Qingqing, if there's anything specific you'd like me to do to please you, feel free to tell me."

Actually, Shen Qingzhi had casually said those words without expecting this person to take them seriously. Now that she had said it herself, she couldn't immediately retract her words; that would make her seem indecisive. So, she had to come up with some rules on the spot.

"First, during the recovery period, besides filming, you must stay indoors and rest. No going anywhere else."

"Okay."

"Second, you must follow the doctor's instructions carefully and don't mess around. If you need help, just ask directly, and don't be stubborn."

"Okay."

"Third, if you feel you can't stand it anymore during filming, you must say it immediately and don't endure it."

"Okay."

No matter what Shen Qingzhi proposed, Gu Jinrong always nodded obediently, leaving no room for fault.

Shen Qingzhi couldn't think of a fourth rule at the moment, so she clapped her hands and said, "Well... let's leave it at that."

The person who needs to be pleased is temporarily satisfied, but the one who is responsible for pleasing does not seem to be very satisfied.

"Is that enough? What you just said is clearly your concern and advice for me, an injured person. How can it be regarded as…pleasing you?

Shen Qingzhi: Tsk~

Leave it be, why are you still giving me a quiz here?

She lightly tapped the cast on Gu Jinrong's lower leg with her index finger and said with a huff, "You're an injured person who can't even move properly to take care of yourself without causing trouble for me– your roommate and fellow actor. This is the biggest way to please me. Otherwise, what else can I expect from you?"

Gu Jinrong smiled and nodded, "You can expect."

Shen Qingzhi was puzzled, "Huh?"

"I mean, you can expect me to do other things. Even though my leg is injured now, my hands and my mouth can both please you."

Shen Qingzhi's face suddenly turned red, and she spoke somewhat awkwardly, "It's late, and you're... What kind of rogue are you playing?!"

Gu Jinrong blinked innocently, "I meant that in the sense that during these days when we'll be spending a lot of time indoors, my hands can still cook, and my mouth can say more nice things to coax you. Qingqing, where did your mind wander off to?"

Shen Qingzhi:...

This person definitely did it on purpose!

"Shut up and go to sleep!"

***

Early the next morning, Gu Jinrong was wheeled into the filming location by Shen Qingzhi.

Director Xue had received her message the previous night and had arrived early, currently discussing adjustments to the upcoming shooting schedule with the screenwriter.

When other staff members saw Gu Jinrong in this state, they all came forward to show concern and surrounded her from three levels inside and three outside.

Shen Qingzhi was having a hard time pushing the wheelchair closer to Director Xue.

Although Gu Jinrong rarely talks on the set, she is very popular. With so many staff members, each of them showed genuine concern.

"Queen Gu, my family has ancestral medicine for treating bruises. I happen to have some with me. I'll get some for you."

"Queen Gu, if you need to do any errands on the set during this period and Xiao Ling-jie is not able to handle it, just call me."

"Queen Gu, I heard that during your recovery, you need to have a light diet. I'll go remind the catering team."

….

Shen Qingzhi looked at the lively scene in front and pursed her lips: Black Heart is really a... famous person.

Gu Jinrong had a good temper, and she made sure to acknowledge everyone's words.

She comforted each person, expressing gratitude for their kindness, while also gently encouraging them not to linger.

This went on for a few minutes until Director Xue came forward and said, "Everyone, go and do your own business first. I have something to discuss with the lead actors."

Before Gu Jinrong arrived, Director Xue had already had a brief discussion with the screenwriter. Now she was holding the script again. She approached with a script that had been re-marked and sought the lead actors' opinions.

"I won't go into the details of our concerns here. This is the adjusted script, take a look."

Gu Jinrong took the script and quickly glanced at it. It was clear that the action scenes and water scenes would be postponed. Many of the village scenes were moved forward, likely to be shot over the next ten days.

She quickly browsed through the highlighted clips and nodded, "These are fine, but if my leg doesn't heal quickly, we could set up a temporary set and shoot all the indoor scenes here."

Director Xue pondered for a moment. Swapping similar scenes to prevent disruptions in the lead actors' schedules wasn't a bad idea. 

However...

"Actually, we have already filmed a lot of indoor scenes, and the remaining indoor scenes after leaving the village are quite intense. I originally wanted to shoot them in order as much as possible so that your emotions can follow the plot. But now, we're jumping to the end. Are you both prepared?"

Director Xue asked them both but her eyes were only fixed on Shen Qingzhi. As if she believed Gu Jinrong needed no special preparation.

In..intense?

Shen Qingzhi recalled the script she had read before and thought: I didn't notice that.

She bravely met Director Xue's gaze and nodded firmly, "Don't worry, Director Xue, I'm ready!"