(ch.89)

When Hong and Xiu Ying were walking back, Hong asked "Why did you buy so many umbrellas? Is it for the whole crew or what," in a confused tone as she was looking at them, then at him. He was nodding, she gasps and said "Really!? But don't we have the tents to protect the staff from the rain," he just shrugged.

After a few minutes of silence, Hong asked "Why aren't you talking to me? Are you mad at me because I whacked you on the head when I caught up to you," in a quiet tone. He just pouts, she continues saying "What can I do to make it up to you," in a soft tone.

That caught his attention, he smirks and asked "Can it be anything and you won't say no, right," in an evil tone, Hong made a confused tone and slowly nodded. He added "Ok, I want to take you on a date," in an excited tone.

Hong breathes a sigh of relief, she said "Oh, that's all, I thought it would be bigger. Let's do it, when is the date," in a calm tone.

Xiu Ying said "Um, when we're done with the movie. Hong, aren't you surprise that I asked you out on a date? Does that mean you like me," in a confused, yet excited, tone as a smile went on his face.

She laughed a bit and said "Well you seem the type to asks girls that you're very comfortable with and I only like you as a friend," in an amusing tone, he was speechless.

He said "Are you sure you don't like me as a lover," in a curious tone, she nodded as they walk on set. Xiu Ying and Hong started to hand out umbrellas to the staff. There was one last umbrella but Xiu Ying and Hong didn't have one yet so Xiu Ying told her that she can have it but she refused and told him that he can have it. Almost everyone was watching them do that for 5 minutes, Xia interrupted them by saying "Ok, ok! Stop doing this, it's been 5 minutes just make your choice," in an irritated tone, which made them look at her.

Hong said "You take it since you'll be helping with the set," in an upset tone as she shoves the umbrella towards him then walked into the tents, he smiled at her cuteness but the director told them to get back to work so he went to work. While working, Xia, Bai, and Yu would tease them about being a couple, they would deny it but they could see both of them blushing.

When they had a break, Xiu Ying went to talk with Hong but Bai and a colleague, which is also his friend, got him first, Bia asked "So do you like Hong? I have seen you and her talking and hanging out together, do you guys have a thing going on," in a curious tone as they surround him.

"I like her but I don't think she likes me plus she doesn't believe in "love" so why would we have a thing going on," with a woeful tone and downhearted face as she looks at her, then they all leaning on a table.

His friend, Bingwen, suggests "Then why don't you show her what love is like, see if she starts to believe in love, and then she might like you too," in an encouraging tone as Bai agreed with him.

Xiu Ying sighed and told them "I have been doing that for almost a month now, she told me that she just sees me as a friend when she agreed to go on a date with me," as he looked at them with sad eyes.

Bingwen started to giggle, then Bai smacked him, told him to stop, he said "Well she seems like the type of girl to keep her wall up plus at least you're her friend, she barely talks to me. Why and how did you ask her on a date," in a calm tone, also curious.

"I got her to agree to go on a date with me because she hit me on the head, I got mad at her so she said to make up for it, she'll do anything," in a lighthearted tone as a small smile came on his face.

Bai hit him on the head gently and said "Aiya, that's not something to be smiling about," in a disappointed tone. He added "Plus Hong probably thinks that date is nothing but something to make up for hitting your head," in a calm tone as he crosses his arms.

Bingwen noted, "He's right, that date probably means nothing to her."

Xiu Ying replied "Well even if it doesn't mean anything to her, it'll mean something to me," in an annoyed as he hit them both on the arm. While they were talking, Xia asked "So do you like my brother? You guys seem to be really close, is there a thing going on between you two," in a curious tone then she make a smirk.

Hong said "I like him as a friend, it's just he keeps bothering me and I talk to him so I can pass time. There's nothing else happening between us," in a straightforward tone with no emotion.

"Are you sure? You seem to like him plus he's the only guy that you're willing to talk to," in a doubtful tone as they turn around.

They saw Yu behind them, Hong noted "Yes, I'm sure. I talk to him because I don't get bored plus I don't even talk as much to him, he's the one that talks the most," in a calm tone as she crosses her arms.

Xia gently bump her and said "Hey! don't say that about my brother. I know he talks a lot, he may seem really annoying, but in reality, he's really soft and a gentleman and he only shows the soft side of him to the people he really loves," in a kind tone as she had a soft expression.

Hong answered, "I can tell but I see him more like a friend or brother. I don't think I can ever see him as my lover, actually, I'll probably never will plus I don't really like a guy that talks a lot," in an emotionless tone with an uninterested face.

"Oh really! Should we just cancel the date since the only reason you agreed to go on a date with me is that I was mad at you? I was planning to make that day fun, hoping I can show you what it's like to feel love, but I guess you don't want to," in a resentful tone then walked away. When they turn around to see who said that, it was Xiu Ying. Hong tried to go after him but Xia, Bai, and Yu stopped her, when she looked at them, they just shook their heads.

For the rest of the day, Hong and Xiu Ying didn't talk. While they were on their way back to the hotel, Xia texted Yu "They both seem so sad, I think Hong does like him but just doesn't want to admit."

Yu texted back "They do but I don't think Hong doesn't want to admit, she probably has her walls up since she probably has trust issues."

Xia wrote, "That could be the case but doesn't her parents wonder why doesn't she have a boyfriend or what?"

Yu answered, "Um, her parents passed away when she was 15, so..." with two grinning faces With sweat emoji.

Xia replied "Oh shit! Let's pretend I didn't test that. Anyways we should do about the two so they can make up? What does Xiu Ying mean by "date," were they planning to have a date or what?"

Yu wrote, "I don't know, why don't you ask your brother about it?"

"I will later," Xia replied and they end the chat like that. When Yu look at Hong, she looked kinda sad so she asked "Hong, are you okay? Is the reason you have that expression on your face because of earlier," in a worried tone as she put her hand on Hong's shoulder.

Hong said "Let's talk about it when we get to the room," in a quiet voice as she just looked down.

Yu just said "Mmm" as she pats her back. While they were talking, Bingwen said "Dude, don't be sad, you can always find another girl that likes you for who you are. Cheer up," in a calm tone as he pats him on the shoulder.

"But I really like her, do you think I should continue with the date I plan for her," he asked with a sorrowful tone as he looked at her while she was staring out of the window.

Bingwen sighed and said "I think you should talk to her about it and see if she still wants to go on a date with you," in a comfortable tone as Xiu Ying nodded. When they got to their hotel room, Xiu Ying grabbed Hong, pull her aside, somewhere no one can see or hear them, he said "Hong, I'm sorry about earlier, I was mad at that moment when you said that. But do you still want to go on a date," in an apologetic tone.

Hong crossed her arms and asked "Why would you still want to go on a date me after I said those mean words," with no emotions as she leans on the wall.

"I don't know why but I really like you so I forgave you for what you said," he answered in a calm tone.

"Why did you forgive me," she asked in a confused tone as she raises an eyebrow.

He smiles and said "Because I want to show you how love feels like again," in a sweet tone.

Hong said "How many times do I have to tell you that I don't believe in love but fine, let's do this date but let's do whatever couples do so I can make up for saying what I said," with no emotion as she walked away.

He followed her and said "Really," in an excited tone with a big smile, she just nodded. He celebrated in quiet so Hong doesn't hear, she smiles as she could tell he was happy, soon they went to their rooms.

Zhe called and called Lai but he didn't pick up, he started to wonder what was he doing all night, he went to Chin to ask if she knows what Lai was doing all night or where he is for the past few days. She said "Oh him, he told me that he's busy with work, all I know is there's a guy with Lai," as she was on her phone in the living room.

Zhe froze and stuttered "Guy? Is he working with a guy or is he meeting up with a guy," in a questioning tone and she just shrugged. He just sighed and went to his room as Xaing came out of his room, he asked "What are you doing still up? Don't you have school tomorrow?"

Chin frowned and said "I don't have school tomorrow, it's Saturday," in an emotionless tone as she looked at him.

"Oh ok, it's been so long since I have been in school that forgot. By the way, do you want to go work with me tomorrow," he said as he poured himself a glass cup of water.

Chin asked, "What are you going to be doing tomorrow at work?"

He said "Um, I'll probably post some pictures and short videos online, we'll probably try on outfits to see if they'll fit us to make sure it's to our liking, practice all 24 songs, and some other things," in a serene tone as he leaned against the counter.

Chin shrugged and said "That sounds fun, sure I'll come tomorrow since I have nothing to do and I'll probably be home alone," in a calm tone.

"Ok, make sure you pack one or two outfits just in case you need them, but anyway, goodnight," he told her as he went back into his room. She mumbles "Mmm," as she turns on the TV to watch some of her favorite shows on Youku, My Super Lover and Gui Mi's Gossip channel. While she was watching Gui Mi's Gossip channel, the host got into talking about the news Yu and Bai, the host asked "Did you guys hear the news about the famous writer, Wan Yu, and CEO of Master Film, Li Bai? For the people who don't what's going on, let me explain, so about a month ago there was news that Yu and Bai are in a secret relationship. The only words they left us is they'll do a press conference once they come back from filming their movie, which is in 2 months or so. If you guys have any questions, comment it or let me know if you ship these two in the comments but otherwise I'll keep y'all update," in a joyful tone.

Chin went on her phone to check the comment, she saw a comment that said "I don't ship it but if Bai is her boyfriend, I'll support them." She could help but giggle while reading the sweet, cute comments, after 2 hours of giggling Xaing came of his room like a zombie, which made Chin fall from the couch. She said "Oh holy cow, you scared me," in a panicked tone as she sat up and move her hair from her face.

"Why are you giggle in the middle of the night, you know how creepy it is to hear someone laughing in the middle of the night," he said in a tired tone as he ruffles his hair.

"Oh I was reading comments that are funny but so wholesome," in a joyful tone then she made a face like she just thought of something. She added "Wait, Xaing how come I don't hear you and Yu call each other," in a curious tone as she made a confused face.

He hesitated "Oh, we got into an argument when she was about to leave for her trip, before she left she said that we should be on a break to rethink our relationship," in a quiet, sad tone. He sighed and added "But it's fine, I think this is necessary for us to think if we should continue this relationship," in a proud tone but Chin could tell that he really misses Yu.

Chin said "Ok ok, I get it. By the way are you sure they'll have clothes in my size," in a calm tone.

Xaing was confused about why she asked that but he said "Yeah I mean they should, there are many girls that are around your age so I think there should be clothes that fit you," in a calm tone. He yawned and added "We should go to sleep, it's almost 2 in the morning, we have to wake up at 6 and leave at 6:30 to get to work," in a tired tone as he walked back to his room. Chin was getting tired she went to her room and went to sleep.

While Zhe was in his room, he kept thinking about what a guy and Lai could do at night, he imagined Lai and a guy about to kiss but then he slapped himself. He told himself "No no, it's probably just a coworker that is helping Lai work," but then the image popped into his head again, he shook it off and made himself go to sleep.