Chapter 22

（Thank you to classmate 'Person Under the Umbrella' for the tip, much appreciated!）

After dinner, Zhao Yazhi took out a script and handed it to Wu Cheng, saying, "The station is planning to let me play the lead female role. What do you think?"

Wu Cheng flipped through the script but didn't recognize it. From the plot, he didn't find anything particularly outstanding, so he said, "It's up to you. Consider it a way to hone your acting skills. But one thing, I've heard that TVB directors like to change the script on the spot. If there are any intimate scenes, you mustn't agree to them..."

Seeing Wu Cheng's annoyed expression, Zhao Yazhi couldn't help but laugh lightly, "Got it, my great writer! Do you have any other requests? Your standards are so high. Why don't you write a script for me? I think the TVB executives would be very happy."

"Of course they would! My reputation is quite good now!" Wu Cheng said proudly. "But it's not the right time yet. Writing a script for TVB won't pay much, but I don't mind if it helps you. However, right now, both your acting and the acting of the male lead I have in mind are not good enough. So, I plan to invest in a movie. I'm writing the script, and you will be the lead actress..."

"Who will be the male lead? Oh, who is the male lead you have in mind?"

"There are several male leads in the movie. I'll need your help to arrange meetings with them, but the script isn't finished yet, so we'll have to wait. The other male lead is named Zhou Runfa, also an artist under TVB. I've been thinking about this script for a long time and will refine it further."

"You mean Ah Fa!" Zhao Yazhi was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses.

"Right? Sister Chi, you know him. After all, you're both from TVB."

Zhao Yazhi laughed lightly, "Not really. This Ah Fa is quite special. You can often see him at the elevator entrance..."

Wu Cheng couldn't help but smile. He had heard that Zhou Runfa often hung around the elevator entrance after graduating from the training class, hoping to catch the attention of the executives... He didn't expect it to be true. But he couldn't blame him; his family wasn't well-off, and he wanted to make a name for himself early. This also showed that he was quite smart.

"Right, it's him! I've seen him too. He's tall and handsome, perfect for the role I have in mind." Wu Cheng nodded and smiled.

"How long do I have to wait?" Zhao Yazhi asked.

Wu Cheng bared his teeth, "Probably two or three years! But don't worry, Sister Chi. The lead female role in the movie I'm writing next is yours. I just hope you'll be available then!"

"I have a contract with TVB, and they won't just let me take any role!" Zhao Yazhi laughed. "Even if I'm not available, I'll make them adjust the schedule. How can I not act in your movie?"

"By the way, my parents want to invite you for dinner to thank you for making their daughter famous and a successful actress! Great writer, when are you free to join us?"

"Sister Chi, don't you know when I'm free? If you keep talking like this, I'll have to punish you!" Wu Cheng said with a stern face, his black eyes twinkling.

"Hey! What are you up to now?"

"Nothing! I just want to take a good look at Sister Chi!"

"What's there to look at!" Zhao Yazhi felt a bit embarrassed under Wu Cheng's intense gaze, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear and turning her head away.

Soon, she felt Wu Cheng getting closer. Thinking he was going to tease her, she instinctively turned her head to see what he was up to. As she turned, their lips lightly touched. This unexpected result made both of them widen their eyes and freeze.

It wasn't until Wu Cheng's tongue entered her mouth that she reacted, blushing and pushing him away, scolding, "If you keep being naughty, I'll get angry!"

Wu Cheng rolled off the sofa, hitting his head on the coffee table. He clutched his head, looking at Zhao Yazhi with a pained expression, making her feel very sorry for him.

"Chengzi, let me see..."

Hearing the 'thud,' Zhao Yazhi was startled and quickly checked his head. Seeing only a red mark on his forehead, she sighed in relief.

"See if you dare to be naughty again!" Seeing that Wu Cheng was fine, Zhao Yazhi scolded him again.

Wu Cheng looked at her with a pitiful expression, "Sister Chi, can we talk about this rationally?"

Zhao Yazhi blinked and then said seriously, "Talk rationally? Don't you know that the stupidest thing a man can do is to argue with a woman?"

"..."

Wu Cheng was speechless, making Zhao Yazhi giggle. But in his heart, he was already smiling, "So Sister Chi already sees me as a man!"

"It hurts!" Wu Cheng looked at Zhao Yazhi pitifully.

Zhao Yazhi's lips twitched, "Alright! Sister will rub it for you!"

Then Wu Cheng snuggled up to her, leaning into her embrace, letting her rub his head.

After a while, Wu Cheng was completely in her arms, and both of them seemed to enjoy the warm atmosphere without wanting to break it.

It wasn't until after ten o'clock that Zhao Yazhi helped him up, saying, "Alright, it's late. Time to rest."

"Chi Sister, I want to sleep with you!"

"Don't be silly!"

"I want to hug you while sleeping!"

"Impossible!"

"Does Sister Chi not like me?"

"Not at all. Be a good boy and listen!"

"If you treat me like a child, why can't I sleep with you?"

"You're an adult now. It's inappropriate to sleep with me!"

"Then why do you treat me like a child?"

"Do you think it works?"

Seeing Zhao Yazhi's expression turn slightly cold, Wu Cheng had to surrender, muttering, "Alright! Clearly, it works!"

Seeing Wu Cheng being so stubborn, Zhao Yazhi couldn't keep up the act and laughed, lightly tapping his head, "Little rascal, if you keep being naughty, I won't talk to you!"

"Okay!"

After Zhao Yazhi went to rest, Wu Cheng returned to his room and continued working on his script.

Originally, he didn't know how to write a script, but from the examples Zhao Yazhi brought back, Wu Cheng got a general idea of how to write one. However, thinking about the 'shot-by-shot script' from the future, he found these scripts to be quite rough.

Writing a shot-by-shot script required a good drawing skill, which wasn't a problem for Wu Cheng.

He worked until the middle of the night, managing to draw about a third of the scenes in his mind.

Zhao Yazhi got up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night and found Wu Cheng's room still lit. She pushed the door open and yawned, "Why aren't you sleeping?"

"Can't sleep, writing the script! Sister Chi, go back to bed! You have work tomorrow."

"Usually, you sleep early. Why can't you sleep now?"

"Sleeping alone isn't as comfortable!"

"Shame on you! Say that again, and I won't talk to you!"

"Alright! I'm sorry!" Wu Cheng shrugged and then said seriously, "Just too many scenes in my head. I want to write them down and draw them. I'm fine."

Zhao Yazhi walked over and closed the manuscript on the table, her face stern, "Even if you have ideas, you need to take it step by step. Go to bed, or I'll get angry!"

Wu Cheng pouted, "Alright, alright! I'll go to bed!"

After using the bathroom, he found Zhao Yazhi still standing in his room, seemingly supervising him to sleep, which made Wu Cheng feel a bit helpless.

But the scenes in his mind were too active, and he couldn't fall asleep right away. So, the two of them just stared at each other. Finally, Wu Cheng got up, turned off the light, and carried her to the bed.

"Let me go! You're being disrespectful!"

Wu Cheng kicked the blanket over and covered them both, saying, "Go to sleep!"

Being forcibly carried to the bed, Zhao Yazhi felt a bit flustered, especially when Wu Cheng covered her and held her waist, with one leg pressing on hers, making it impossible for her to get up. Annoyed, she pinched his side, "Let me go!"

"Chi Sister, stop being naughty, it's time to sleep!"

"How can I sleep like this?"

"Then don't move!"

"Little rascal, are you satisfied now?"

"If Chi Sister is willing to let me hold you like this forever, I'll be satisfied!"

Zhao Yazhi was stunned for a moment and then sighed, "You're still young and haven't met enough girls. When you meet someone better than me, you won't say such things anymore!"

"Impossible! Chi Sister is my goddess!"

"What about your Ah Jun sister?"

"Her? She's at most the second goddess!"

Zhao Yazhi chuckled, "So you have quite a few goddesses in your heart! Any more?"

"No more!" Wu Cheng felt a bit guilty.

"Really no more? I'd rather you hurt me with the truth than lie to me!"

"Uh... hehe... really, no more!"

"Chengzi, has anyone told you that your heart beats faster when you lie?"

Wu Cheng was speechless. He thought her hand was on his chest because she had accepted sharing the bed, but it turned out she was checking his heartbeat.

"Chi Sister, has anyone told you that you're cute when you're jealous?"

"Shame on you! Who's jealous? Little brat, how old are you? Do you think you're someone special?"

Zhao Yazhi was embarrassed, but it was dark, so her expression didn't give her away. "Go to sleep, I don't want to talk to you!" She turned over and didn't speak.

Wu Cheng snuggled up to her, tightly hugging her waist.

In the morning, Wu Cheng was woken up by Zhao Yazhi pinching his nose because he was hugging her tightly in his sleep, preventing her from going to the bathroom.

"Good morning, Chi Sister!"

Wu Cheng didn't mind Zhao Yazhi's teasing, yawned, and smiled.

"Little rascal, let me go!"

"Not a chance, never!"

Wu Cheng was being stubborn and then said emotionally, "Waking up and seeing Chi Sister is great! Chi Sister, why don't you marry me?"

Zhao Yazhi almost laughed but then scolded, "Can't you say such things when I need to use the bathroom?"

"..."

Wu Cheng was speechless. Even goddesses can say mood-ruining things!