CHAPTER 53: CHAPTER 52: MID-AUTUMN NIGHT (PART 1)

3:00 PM, the film premiere started as scheduled.

Regarding this movie, Zhou Huaiyi knew nothing except having seen the character poster a year ago.

Fortunately, on the way to the venue, Xiang Qichen shared some amusing anecdotes from the filming days to help her handle some questions from the host later.

After a brief self-introduction, the host began to warm up the atmosphere by encouraging the actors to share funny and embarrassing stories from the set.

Except for the male lead, of course.

Because how would Zhou Huaiyi know about others’ embarrassing stories! So, throughout the event, Zhou Huaiyi kept her composure, pressing her lips and smiling cooperatively, with Xiang Qichen’s face.

After a round of interaction, they officially moved on to the main theme of the premiere—

Announcing the release date and the film’s official trailer.

The lights dimmed, shrouding the entire venue in darkness, leaving only the giant screen to gradually reveal the beginning of the trailer.

Everyone held their breath, watching the two-minute trailer in silence.

In the trailer, Xiang Qichen appeared handsome and tall, yet messy and unkempt, with a stubbly beard. When a new idea struck him, he was passionate and driven; when he hit a bottleneck in life, he instantly became dispirited, deeply affected; and when he encountered true love, he was fearless, turning over a new leaf, just to win a smile from the one he loved.

The storyline was nothing new, yet Zhou Huaiyi felt deeply touched.

It’s even hard to imagine that this disheveled Xiang Qichen once played the role of a noble and elegant violin virtuoso.

Immediately following that, the release date was revealed, with the premiere scheduled for November 11th.

Finally, the premiere concluded perfectly.

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That night, Zhou Huaiyi still left with Xiang Qichen. Before going home, they both agreed to drive to a hotpot restaurant in Taikoo Li.

Even though it was past mealtime during the National Day holiday, the hotpot restaurant was still crowded.

Zhou Huaiyi pulled down the brim of her hat, somewhat worried about being recognized. Just as she was about to suggest to Xiang Qichen that they leave, she saw him talking to a waiter, who then led them to a private room.

Zhou Huaiyi quickly followed inside, and the moment the private room door closed, the noise was instantly shut out. They sat opposite each other, and the waiter brought out an iPad for them to order by themselves before leaving without interrupting further.

Zhou Huaiyi glanced at the door and then looked at Xiang Qichen with interest as he ordered: "Do you know that waiter?"

Xiang Qichen didn’t lift his head: "I know the owner."

Zhou Huaiyi was slightly surprised: "Oh."

Xiang Qichen: "What do you want to eat?"

Zhou Huaiyi: "I don’t eat spicy food, anything else is fine."

Xiang Qichen understood quickly, finished ordering, and called the waiter to place the order.

Having free time, Zhou Huaiyi scrolled through her Moments and suddenly said: "Is tomorrow Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Xiang Qichen replied casually: "Hmm."

Getting a response, Zhou Huaiyi felt deflated: "I also want to go home for Mid-Autumn Festival."

Xiang Qichen glanced at her without a word.

"Qi Chen, are you not going home for Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Xiang Qichen put down his glass of water, smiling lightly: "I originally planned to go back, but now..."

"You can’t blame me for that," Zhou Huaiyi shrunk her neck timidly and then boldly laughed, "Since it’s like this, why don’t we spend it together? I’ll make lots of delicious food for you!"

Xiang Qichen: "..."

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At night after showering, Zhou Huaiyi nestled in her room, messaging Kang Xuan on WeChat, constantly debating whether to tell her about being an assistant to Xiang Qichen.

Eventually, due to various unexplainable reasons, Zhou Huaiyi decided to wait until the time was more suitable to talk about it...

So, the message she originally planned to send [I’m interning as an assistant with Xiang Qichen now] was changed to [Tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival, where are you having dinner?]...

[President Kang: Probably buying a mooncake and staying in the music room.]

[Zhou Luobu: So dedicated?]

[President Kang: No classes this semester, I’m considering going home to practice violin, otherwise, I’m always competing for the music room at school...]

At this point, Zhou Huaiyi felt a surge of emotion: She really wanted to go home too QAQ