Chapter 156: Visiting the Set
The day after "Ghost Traces" began filming, discussions about their new movie on Weibo were still in full swing.
It was at this time that "Fashion World" announced the theme for this week's issue – "Raising a Ghost".
This was the weekly issue that Yin Chengjue and Rong Yu had shot together some time ago, and it had finally been scheduled for release this week.
Of course, the possibility couldn't be ruled out that Tyson, having seen the official announcement for "Ghost Traces", had pushed back other themed issues to schedule this one for this week.
Regardless, the issue was finally released. Although Yin Chengjue had already gotten the original photos from Tyson, he still couldn't resist wanting to see other people's reactions upon seeing these pictures.
The magazine was a physical print version, but the official "Fashion World" Weibo account first released nine pictures online. This allowed fans to view them and decide if they wanted to purchase the issue.
If fans liked that set of pictures, they could click the link provided in the comment section to buy the magazine.
For this "Raising a Ghost" themed issue, the nine pictures posted by the "Fashion World" official Weibo were all of Rong Yu and Yin Chengjue together, there wasn't a single solo shot.
The first picture showed Rong Yu, wearing red gauzy clothing, floating behind Yin Chengjue, who was intently reading a book. Rong Yu wore a strange smile on his lips, his gaze deeply fixed on Yin Chengjue's back, like a hunter targeting its prey, poised to strike at any moment.
Although it was just a single picture, it evoked an impulse to yell at Yin Chengjue to turn around and look.
If the first picture gave a sense of thrill, the second one was downright horrifying. The second picture was taken from behind and to the side of Yin Chengjue, capturing only the back of his head and his ear. But directly facing him was a mirror, reflecting the figure of Rong Yu in red.
In the mirror, Rong Yu's face still wore a smile, but two trails of bloody tears streaked from his eyes, and the corners of his crimson lips were also smeared with blood, dripping down his pale neck and into the bright red clothes.
Because the clothes were bright red, it was impossible to tell how much blood was on him.
By the third picture, the eerie atmosphere was diluted by a wave of ambiguity. In this one, Yin Chengjue was sitting on a sofa, still reading, while Rong Yu reached around from behind him, hooking his arms around Yin Chengjue's neck. Not only that, Rong Yu's head also leaned in from behind, his chin resting against Yin Chengjue's forehead, seeming both affectionate and possessive.
The subsequent pictures completely lost that eerie feeling. The extremely close interaction between the two seemed to surround them with an ambiguous tension. Even though the post-production added a dark style background, it couldn't suppress the entangled intensity in their eyes.
Anyone with a bit of perception could see love in these photos and taste the flavor of public displays of affection.
Thus, the comment section under the "Fashion World" Weibo post featuring these nine pictures exploded.
Comment 1: I'm not that well-read, don't trick me. Is this really your weekly issue or their wedding photos? You couldn't have posted the wrong thing, could you? How much would that fine be?
Comment 2: Don't be so shocked, poster above. When "Fashion World" shoots a duo issue, no matter which two people it is, they always look like a couple. Even if they used a pig and a dog, they could make it feel like a live wedding.
Comment 3: Hahahaha this is just the usual style of "Fashion World", you get used to it. Anyway, isn't this that male artist who's been really popular lately? Seems he's in some boy band? Is his partner here also an artist? I'm really envious of his face, wonder if he's had any work done.
Comment 4: Wco? Am I blind? Why am I seeing Rong Yu and the boss of Huansheng Entertainment shooting a magazine spread together? But I have to say, Boss Yin is really handsome. His face wouldn't lose out even next to Film Emperor Dong (Donghuang Qingyan), right? (No ulterior meaning, just think both Brother Dong and Boss Yin are too handsome.)
[卧槽 (wò cào, Wco): lit. to lie down in the grass; fig. an exclamation of shock, surprise, or excitement]
Comment 5: By the time I realized it, I had already placed my order...
Comment 6: Someone please tell me this isn't real. Why can their eyes be so ambiguous? Is this really just acting for photos? I find that hard to believe.
Comment 7: What to do? I now strongly suspect that the previous rumors about Rong Yu being kept by Yin Chengjue were true. Otherwise, why would they look at each other like that?
Comment 8: Putting aside everything else, just look at Boss Yin's attitude. When he couldn't see the red-clothed Rong Yu, he was basically unsmiling and his expression was cold. But the moment he faced Rong Yu, the corners of his mouth immediately lifted into a smile. If this isn't love, then what is?
Just as the comment section was buzzing with various speculations, the "Fashion World" official Weibo timely released the background story for this "Raising a Ghost" theme.
Once the story background was out, everyone instantly understood: this was a story about a love between a human and a ghost, progressing from initial wariness and defense to mutual trust and reliance.
Human and ghost, they walked separate roads.
Yet, their separate roads led to the same end.
Although the theme of each issue of "Fashion World" was different, one requirement remained constant: the visuals had to be beautiful. As long as the imagery was captivating enough to attract attention, persuade more people to willingly purchase the physical magazine, and ultimately achieve higher sales, then the issue was considered a success.
If an issue's sales were high enough to meet the standards set by "Fashion World," then the celebrity featured in that issue would receive another invitation from the magazine.
At the same time, this move by "Fashion World" allowed many people to see Rong Yu's captivating portrayal of the red-clothed ghost, making them even more eager to watch "Ghost Traces."
After finishing his work at the company, Yin Chengjue decided to visit the "Ghost Traces" set.
After all, he was now the original author of "Ghost Traces." Even if he was photographed by paparazzi, he could use that identity to manage the situation.
Yin Chengjue intentionally slowed his footsteps as he entered the filming location.
It happened to be Rong Yu's scene. Dressed in eye-catching red robes, he picked up a toy car that had fallen on the ground and plucked a few strands of hair from the toy car—they were brown, curly hairs.
He recognized this toy car because it was the favorite toy car of his childhood best friend, and also his own favorite. Their names were engraved on the bottom of the toy car. He remembered that every time he visited his friend's house, he would always take out this toy car to play with. And his friend, Jiang Qing, had curly hair exactly that color.
He was supposed to be chasing the masked man suspected of being the murderer, but during the pursuit, he found his best friend's toy car and hair. Holding the toy car and the hairs, he walked down the street in a daze. He happened to pass a fortune-telling stall set up by the roadside, where an old man with tightly closed eyes sat. The old man had white hair and a face full of deep wrinkles, clearly advanced in years.
Rong Yu, playing the male lead Jing Sheng, was about to pass the stall and cross the street when he heard the aged stall owner say, "Young man, do you have something troubling you?"
Jing Sheng looked down and noticed the old man still had his eyes tightly shut, unlike someone who could see.
"I'm talking to you, young man. There's no one else here." Seeing that Jing Sheng seemed skeptical, the old man stroked his beard and said with an air of wisdom, "Although I have lost my sight, I can discern a person's state by listening to their voice. You, young man, are troubled in mind and urgently need someone to share your worries with. If you don't mind, why not tell me? We are strangers; you need not worry that I will spread your story."
These words resonated deeply with Jing Sheng. After a brief moment of contemplation, he inquired, "Sir, do you believe ghosts exist in this world?"
The old man gently stroked his white beard and spoke ambiguous words: "Ghosts are born from human life, ghosts are born from the human heart."
Jing Sheng continued: "My good friend, he died ten years ago, but today, at the talent show stage I was participating in, someone died inexplicably. Right at that moment, a masked man sneaked out backstage, so I chased after him, and then I found this toy car falling from him."
"He clearly died a long time ago..." Jing Sheng looked at the toy car in his hand, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt a chill run down his spine. So he put the toy car into his own pocket and rubbed his hands together, wanting to gain some warmth.
But the result was that the more he rubbed, the colder they became. He blew on his pale white hands and muttered: "Why are they still cold."
The old man smiled faintly without saying a word.
"Cut! Okay, that's a wrap for this scene!" Director Mo shouted through a megaphone.
Rong Yu instantly slumped his shoulders and relaxed his joints. Just as he was about to go check the playback, his eyes swept over Yin Chengjue standing behind the camera, and they suddenly lit up.
"Brother, how long have you been standing here watching?" Rong Yu immediately came to Yin Chengjue's side.
"Since I saw you start chasing after someone else," Yin Chengjue deliberately said in a jealous tone.
"Plot requirement," Rong Yu replied, his smile widening at the words. "Is brother jealous? How cute."
Yin Chengjue suddenly leaned closer to Rong Yu and lowered his voice, "Do you know what often follows 'cute'?"
"Huh? What?" Rong Yu was momentarily confused.
Yin Chengjue blew a soft breath by Rong Yu's ear: "Want to f*ck."
"Brother..." Rong Yu smiled wryly: "You're making me not want to work hard anymore."
Yin Chengjue: "That's fine, but your breach of contract penalty is quite expensive. If I pay it for you, you'll have to stay home and take care of me until you've worked off the debt."
Rong Yu's eyes sparkled. "I'm fine with that. I could spend my whole life paying you back. If you don't believe me, I could even sign a contract binding myself to you."
Yin Chengjue chuckled. "No need for anything that serious. We can simply add an amendment to the original support agreement you already signed with me."
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