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The shooting progress of the crew went smoothly, so they had relatively ample dinner and rest time, leaving about an hour. There happened to be a restaurant next to the shooting location. Wen Zhecheng rejected the accompanying requests of Xiao Tang and Qu Youhe and went alone to have a meal with his newly acquired “Rong the Hamster”.

When Wen Zhecheng entered the restaurant, he still seemed a bit absent-minded and almost bumped into the glass door. Fortunately, Rong Yuheng pulled him back and expressed concern, “You are no longer Grandma Wen.”

Wen Zhecheng: “…”

After the two of them entered a private room, Wen Zhecheng was still immersed in self-doubt: How did they become a pet owner and a hamster? What’s the difference between him and his “brothers on the road”?

Rong Yuheng had no idea about Wen Zhecheng’s inner turmoil. Ever since he got the script for “Master Pet,” he quickly immersed himself in the role, and his shamelessness increased.

“Master, can I order whatever I want?” Rong Yuheng asked.

Wen Zhecheng was caught off guard by being called “Master,” and his heart thumped.

Wait a minute… This “Master Pet” script seems to have a different vibe?

“You can order whatever you want; I can afford you,” he said, extending a tentative foot towards the “Master” script, trying to get into character. “After all, I am a qualified pet owner.”

Rong Yuheng smoothly opened the menu and played along, “Then I am a qualified hamster!”

Although they didn’t know why they became a hamster and a pet owner, but who made Wen Zhecheng like it?

Wen Zhecheng clenched his fist under the table in an instant—this was the end of the probing. It was the feeling of falling in love!

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Rong Yuheng ordered a braised chicken with three sauces and a blanched cabbage heart, then handed the menu to Wen Zhecheng. “I’ve made my choices; now it’s your turn.”

Wen Zhecheng took the menu and glanced at it. “Let’s add another meat dish and a soup. Do you want tomato sauce prawns?”

Rong Yuheng pouted slightly. “Hmm… It’s okay.”

Wen Zhecheng looked at him and said, “Then let’s change it.”

Rong Yuheng’s mouth twitched. “Huh?”

Wen Zhecheng replied, “You don’t seem to like it. Since you have a sweet mouth, if you liked it, you would have said so.”

Rong Yuheng immediately flattered him and said, “Master, you truly have keen insight!”

Damn it. Wen Zhecheng’s hand trembled, and he almost couldn’t resist reaching out to rua him.

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He restrained his restless hand and asked seriously, “Do you eat steamed crab?”

Rong Yuheng pouted again.

“How about stir-fried oysters?”

Pout x3.

Wen Zhecheng: “…” This hamster is quite picky with food.

He pondered for a moment, “Is it because you don’t eat food with shells?”

Rong Yuheng shyly lowered his head, “Mmm.”

Wen Zhecheng understood, he was just lazy.

In the end, they ordered lotus leaf spare ribs and added a sour vegetable soup. Finally, they finished ordering.

Rong Yuheng leaned on the edge of the table and admitted his fault, “My breed is relatively rare, so it’s not easy to take care of…”

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Wen Zhecheng generously reached out and ruffled his hair, “It’s okay. Your fur color is brighter than other hamsters.”

Rong Yuheng felt very comfortable being ruffled, and his eyes narrowed to slits. Shamelessly, he praised himself, “I know. My capital for being proud and indulgent is this beautiful appearance.”

“…”

The dishes arrived quickly, and they chatted while eating.

While gnawing on a piece of spare ribs, Rong Yuheng didn’t forget to ask about his pet owner, “How much longer will your movie shoot last?”

Wen Zhecheng poured him a glass of water and pushed it over, “We still have about two months left. We’ll finish shooting in K City this week and then head to T City next week.”

Rong Yuheng reciprocated by offering a piece of chicken to Wen Zhecheng, “I haven’t watched many movies or TV dramas set in the Republican era, but I always feel that the national righteousness of that era is more shocking than any other time. It can really touch my heart, and I’ll stay up all night after watching them.”

He then changed the topic, “Of course, I will definitely watch the movie you’re shooting.”

Wen Zhecheng didn’t expect Rong Yuheng to be so deeply moved by that era. Based on his stage performances, he seemed more inclined toward the anime and manga culture.

“Movies set in the Republican era may not have high box office numbers, but with Long Zheng directing, it’s aiming for awards, so the quality will definitely be good,” Wen Zhecheng said. “The shooting isn’t too challenging, and there won’t be many special effects in post-production. The film should be completed quickly. When it premieres, I’ll accompany you to watch it.”

Wen Zhecheng’s character in the movie received a lunchbox in the end, but he didn’t dare to mention it to Rong Yuheng right now, afraid that the latter couldn’t handle it. But at the premiere, with him accompanying Rong Yuheng, if Rong Yuheng cried, he could hug and comfort him, killing two birds with one stone.

Rong Yuheng had no idea about Wen Zhecheng’s calculations. At this moment, he was just a carefree hamster. “You’re really amazing, you’ve won so many awards and you’re still aiming for more,” Rong Yuheng said, feeling an inexplicable sense of pride. It was as if the glory of the pet owner was shining on him.

“When I have time, I will definitely watch all the movies you’ve filmed before,” Rong Yuheng continued.

Wen Zhecheng took the opportunity to extend an invitation, “They made DVDs for me. If you want to watch, you can come to my place.”

“Can I? Will it disturb you?” Rong Yuheng was actually quite excited. He had never been to someone else’s house to watch a movie before. Compared to those rich idiots who only played games with him, this was on a whole different level!

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“No, how can a little one like you not even enter the door of your pet owner’s house?” Wen Zhecheng replied.

Rong Yuheng was shocked for a second by the term “little one” but quickly accepted the nickname. “After the tour is over, and right when your movie is also finished, let me thoroughly experience the home of the pet owner!”

Wen Zhecheng was secretly delighted. This Master Pet script was so convenient!

After the meal, they had to continue shooting, so they didn’t eat for long. Even so, Rong Yuheng was stuffed and slumped in his seat, squinting his eyes while watching Wen Zhecheng elegantly settle the bill.

Rubbing his belly, Rong Yuheng felt a little embarrassed. After all, Wen Zhecheng had treated him to a meal before. “Next time, let me treat you.”

Wen Zhecheng finished paying the bill and was about to pick up his coat that was draped over the back of the chair when he said, “No need. I am the pet owner, and feeding you is my responsibility.”

Rong Yuheng thought for a moment, then suddenly stood up and leaned forward.

Wen Zhecheng was halfway through putting on his coat when his arms were suddenly full. He froze in place, completely caught off guard!

Rong Yuheng felt warm against Wen Zhecheng’s full belly. He moved from under Wen Zhecheng’s arm, snuggling into his embrace and rolling around a bit. “Then I also need to fulfill my duty as a hamster and stick to my pet owner!”

Damn it.

Wen Zhecheng’s mind was buzzing for a moment. This script was too damn incredible!

Happiness came too suddenly. His heart was about to burst with excitement, and even his fingertips trembled slightly.

Wen Zhecheng reached out and gently hugged Rong Yuheng’s shoulder, but he didn’t dare to hold too tightly, afraid of exposing his true feelings like last time and resetting the progress bar to zero.

His mind was fuzzy, and he didn’t even know what he was saying, “Uh, we… we are both responsible people.”

Upon hearing this, Rong Yuheng quickly dashed out of his embrace in a split second, like a fountain almost knocking his chin off! Rong Yuheng exclaimed loudly, “That’s right! We are the excellent youth of the new era!”

In an instant, the mode switched from heart-fluttering to inspirational mode. The whole process took no more than five seconds. Wen Zhecheng almost thought he was dreaming.

Wen Zhecheng replied absentmindedly, “Uh…”

Dutifully playing the role of a clingy hamster, Rong Yuheng turned around, put on his coat, and started heading out. “Let’s go, are you about to start shooting?”

Wen Zhecheng floated along with him, still reminiscing about those short five seconds. “Uh…”

Back at the filming location, Rong Yuheng was also ready to say goodbye. Qu Youhe saw Wen Zhecheng’s lost soul and couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache. It was as if his brother was drained of vitality by a little fairy!

Rong Yuheng stood at the doorway bidding farewell to Wen Zhecheng. “I’m leaving.”

Wen Zhecheng felt empty inside all of a sudden. He wanted to pull Rong Yuheng back into a hug.

Xiao Tang had already picked up the car keys and arrived on her own. Rong Yuheng smiled at her. “Thank you for your trouble.”

Xiao Tang quickly waved her hand. “No problem.” She glanced at Wen Zhecheng, who had an unwilling expression on his face. “Cheng-ge, let’s go.”

Wen Zhecheng replied, “Oh.”

Long Zheng was already prepared to start working, and people in the crew kept casting curious glances their way. Wen Zhecheng had no choice but to extend his hand and ruffle Rong Yuheng’s hair. “Good luck with the tour.”

Rong Yuheng replied, “You too, good luck with the shooting.”

…

When Rong Yuheng returned to the hotel, it was already quite dark outside. He changed into comfortable pajamas in his room, ready to climb into bed when he saw a group chat notification from “STAR—T” popping up.

【Huang Jianing】: Is everyone resting? Come to my room and play cards!

【Shan Qi】: I haven’t rested, I’m in!

【Zou Yi】: I’m doing a face mask, hehe~

【Huang Jianing】: ? [Macho man shedding tears.jpg] Look, doesn’t this look like you?

【Shan Qi】: What about Rong Bao? Is he back?

【Rong Yuheng】: Hahaha… I’m back [Otter haha.jpg]

Bian Chen and Tang Ji didn’t say anything, but when Rong Yuheng arrived at Huang Jianing’s room, he saw that the two of them were already there.

Rong Yuheng walked over and sat next to Huang Jianing. “What kind of card game are we playing with six people?”

“We can play Train, Turtle, Big Two, King’s Game… anything is fine,” Huang Jianing replied.

Suddenly, Rong Yuheng blushed and lowered his head, patting himself below. “Oh dear, is this not appropriate?”

Everyone: “… It’s the familiar scent of being saucy.”

When Zou Yi and Shan Qi entered the room, they were met with complete silence, causing them to pause in their footsteps.

Shan Qi asked, “What’s wrong?”

Rong Yuheng shyly hung his head, while the other three remained silent.

Zou Yi attempted to break the heavy atmosphere and randomly picked a topic, “Yuheng, didn’t you visit your elderly family members today? How did it go?”

Rong Yuheng replied, “They’re no longer here.” He became a pet owner.

The air instantly became heavy!

Zou Yi realized he had said the wrong thing and awkwardly hugged Rong Yuheng for a moment. “My condolences.”

Rong Yuheng was momentarily stunned, knowing that they probably misunderstood again, but he didn’t know how to explain the situation with the script.

After thinking for a moment, he comforted them in a gentle voice, “No need for condolences, it’s a joyous occasion.”

After all, he had gained a pet owner.

Shan Qi’s mournful expression was tinged with a hint of forced smile. “Well, a wedding can also be considered a joyous occasion.”

“…” Rong Yuheng’s emotions were complicated. “It’s not that someone has passed away, it’s just that I’ve taken on a different role in life.”

The team members all couldn’t help but think of Rong Yuheng’s rich religious beliefs, and their eyes exchanged glances filled with unspoken sympathy.

Finally, Huang Jianing spoke up, warmly embracing Rong Yuheng. “We know. He will become an angel to love you.”

Author’s Note:

Archangel Wen Zhecheng: Always strong in the midst of loneliness…

Rong Yuheng: I know, you have invisible wings.