Chapter 57 “How... did you get in?”

Last night, the incident of Sheng Li and Yu Chi going to the cemetery to look for an earring was known to almost everyone in the production crew. So, this trending topic was seen by them as a big joke, and they were all laughing heartily. The makeup artist laughed so hard that she couldn’t even hold her eyebrow pencil steady, complaining while laughing: “These days, paparazzi have it tough. With just this video, they dare say Sheng Li and Yu Chi had a late-night date. Not to mention you brought two assistants along—since when do couples go on dates at cemeteries? To dance on graves?”

Sheng Li was initially a bit nervous, fearing that the crew might suspect something between her and Yu Chi. But seeing everyone’s reactions, they clearly didn’t associate the two with any romantic relationship.

Yuan Yuan’s lips curled up uncontrollably as she thought to herself: You guys only see the cemetery, but what I see is their kiss scene from the reconciliation!

Amidst the laughter, Sheng Li sneezed loudly again, and her phone rang—it was Rong Hua calling. She grabbed a tissue to cover her nose, told the makeup artist, and stepped outside the tent to answer the call.

This trending topic was indeed funny yet bizarre. When others are caught on dates, there’s usually some intimate gesture like hugging or kissing. But in the video, Sheng Li and Yu Chi behaved very properly throughout, without a single incriminating moment. Fans and netizens scolded the paparazzi for misleading headlines, thinking it would be the scandal of the year, only to find out it was a headline scam tricking everyone into a false story.

Previously, the identity of Yu Chi’s first love was still a mystery, and the buzz around it was high. Back then, people scoured the internet and found a relatively solid lead in Zhao Shutong, but no one else. Gossip fans genuinely believed the paparazzi had been staking him out for months and finally caught his first love. Who would’ve thought there’d be such a twist?

Although, they did capture his first love, but there was no solid evidence.

Now, everyone’s focus was on what Sheng Li and Yu Chi were doing at the cemetery at midnight. No matter how you looked at it, it didn’t seem like a date.

Even Rong Hua was speechless. She said: “So, what exactly were you doing at the cemetery?”

Sheng Li recounted last night’s events and sneezed again.

“You caught a cold? It snowed heavily there, and the temperature was so low last night. If it gets serious, take a leave and go to the hospital. The crew is taking a break in three days.” Rong Hua paused before continuing, “The exposure of your relationship with Yu Chi was bound to happen sooner or later. Regardless of what the fans and netizens think, this trending topic serves as a heads-up and also shifts the attention from your CP with Lu Xingyu.”

Sheng Li thought the same way. She said: “Or should I post a Weibo clarification?”

Rong Hua: “Sure, just say you went to look for an earring.”

They chatted for a few minutes, and Sheng Li hung up the phone, throwing the tissue into the trash bin at the entrance. As she turned around, she saw Yu Chi leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed. They looked at each other, both finding the situation somewhat amusing. With people coming and going in the crew, they couldn’t flirt openly. Sheng Li could only say solemnly: “Yu Chi, they’re saying we went on a date at the cemetery. Should I clarify on Weibo?”

Yu Chi raised an eyebrow: “How do you plan to clarify?”

Sheng Li thoughtfully considered and said: “Hmm… tell the truth. Just say you accompanied me to look for my earring.”

“Alright, I’ll cooperate with Sister.” Yu Chi lazily nodded. Taking advantage of no one being outside the door, he blocked the view inside, raised his hand, and touched her forehead. Frowning, he said: “Check your temperature later; you have a fever.”

When Sheng Li woke up this morning, she only felt a bit dizzy and weak, not realizing she had a fever.

She touched her own forehead—it seemed a bit hot.

Back in the makeup room, Sheng Li took off her earring, placed it in her palm, and took a photo. Yuan Yuan came over with a thermometer, measured her forehead, and frowned: “38.3°C, I’ll go get some fever medicine for you.”

Sheng Li typed a Weibo post while looking down: Sheng Li V: Yesterday afternoon, during the cemetery shoot, I lost my earring. Thanks to @Yu Chi for helping me find it. It’s back now.

Yu Chi liked her post and commented: It’s good that it’s found.

Their response to the trending Weibo topic didn’t deny their relationship. How fans and netizens interpreted it was up to them.

Sheng Li scrolled through a comment: [They don’t even follow each other on Weibo. Apart from collaborating on Jiangshan Scroll more than three years ago, they haven’t interacted since. They aren’t close; how could it be possible?]

Under this comment, someone replied: [More than three years ago, the timing seems right?]

Reply: [No, it doesn’t match. Before, Sheng Li was still very close with Lu Xingyu.]

Looking at the chaotic comments under this post, Sheng Li felt a bit disheartened. Did they really look that much like non-couple material? Maybe she should follow Yu Chi. After reconsideration, she decided against it.

Sheng Li put down her phone and took the fever medicine handed by Yuan Yuan. She swallowed the pill, feeling frustrated: “We were out in the wind and freezing together last night. Why am I the only one with a fever while you three are still full of energy?”

Yuan Yuan quietly said: “You’ve been too tired lately. Last night, your emotions fluctuated a lot, weakening your resistance.”

Sheng Li couldn’t argue. She hadn’t caught a cold or had a fever for half a year. Now, feeling dizzy and sluggish, she feared affecting today’s shooting schedule. Her phone vibrated, and she glanced down.

Yu Xiao Chi: [What’s your temperature?]

Sheng Li honestly replied: [38.3°C, already took the fever medicine.]

She added: [It’s fine. I just feel a bit dizzy, otherwise, I’m okay. Today’s scenes are quite numerous, so I need to finish filming; I can’t take a leave.]

Yu Chi always knew Sheng Li wasn’t a delicate woman. Since she was fourteen, she had been working on set, striving to meet the director’s requirements. She has always been a very dedicated and serious actress.

His fingers hesitated slightly before replying: [If you really feel unwell, don’t push yourself.]

The shooting set was ready, and Chen Yuan called out: “Xu Yuan, come prepare.”

Sheng Li looked a bit pale today, but Xu Yuan’s character always wore heavy makeup, so it wasn’t noticeable after applying makeup. However, her spirit was lacking, causing several NGs. Fortunately, the fever medicine worked, and by noon, her fever subsided, making her feel better.

Lunch was with Chen Yuan and a few main actors. Everyone couldn’t help laughing about the morning’s trending topic. Jing Yi Ming teased Yu Chi: “After you admitted chasing your first love on that show last time, the paparazzi probably staked you out for months. Jiang Qing sent me a WeChat message asking if I saw you secretly bringing your first love to the set.”

Yu Chi lowered his head to eat, smiling indifferently: “Then tell Sister Qing, I didn’t bring anyone.”

Jing Yi Ming: “I said that, but she didn’t believe me.”

Sheng Li sat next to Yu Chi, stomping on his foot. Yu Chi glanced at her indifferently. Smiling, Sheng Li asked: “I don’t believe it either. Did you really not bring anyone?”

Yu Chi gave her a meaningful look: “Did you see anyone?”

Sheng Li choked, suddenly realizing.

He didn’t bring anyone, considering she entered the set on her own.

Sheng Li coughed and averted her gaze, “Well, no.”

Jing Yi Ming burst into laughter. Sheng Li felt a bit embarrassed. She didn’t have much appetite today and put down her chopsticks. Chen Yuan looked at her: “Your condition isn’t great today. Are you sick?”

“This morning, I had a slight fever, but it’s gone now,” Sheng Li summarized briefly, not wanting to delay the production progress due to her.

Yu Chi quietly asked: “Not eating?”

Sheng Li held her water cup, softly saying: “I don’t want to eat.”

After a short rest at noon, they continued filming.

At 7 PM, they filmed Sheng Li’s last scene for the night—

In this scene, Cheng Nan returned from a mission and heard rumors about Xu Yuan and Zhou Luo. He confronted Xu Yuan, who openly admitted it. They had a big argument. Cheng Nan saw through Xu Yuan’s intention to use him to retaliate against Zhou Luo. Unable to persuade her, he decided to settle accounts with Zhou Luo.

Xu Yuan tried to stop him, and Cheng Nan angrily pushed her away.

...

Sheng Li was pushed by Yu Chi, swaying dizzily. Then, her whole body limply collapsed forward.

This reaction didn’t look like part of the scene or being pushed by Yu Chi—it looked more like fainting. Someone urgently shouted.

Yu Chi quickly turned and caught her. Sheng Li leaned weakly against him, her lips near his neck, exhaling hot breath. Yu Chi frowned, one arm around her waist, the other raising to touch her forehead with the back of his hand.

Chen Yuan quickly came over to ask: “What happened?”

“Fever, very hot,” Yu Chi’s expression darkened slightly as he looked down at Sheng Li. Her makeup was heavy, masking her pallor. She seemed normal during dinner, but an hour later, she was burning up like this.

Sheng Li’s mind was muddled, and she lacked strength. Afraid of being noticed, she struggled to stand straight. Yuan Yuan hurriedly supported her, anxiously saying: “She had a fever of 39°C earlier. I told her to rest, but she insisted on finishing tonight’s last scene.”

Yu Chi frowned, looking at Sheng Li’s face: “She needs to go to the hospital.”

Chen Yuan said: “Though the crew is rushing the schedule, health comes first. Let’s postpone this scene to tomorrow night. Go to the hospital first.”

Sheng Li stopped pretending to be strong and softly said: “Okay.”

Her hand dropped, lightly brushing against Yu Chi’s.

Yu Chi spoke calmly: “It snowed all night, and the roads are bad. Lili, shall I accompany you?”

“No need, Yuan Yuan and Uncle Liu will be enough.”

Although Sheng Li wanted Yu Chi to accompany her, after being photographed last night, having a bold younger brother accompany her to the cemetery was normal. But if he accompanied her to the hospital for a fever, it would raise questions.

Yu Chi looked deeply at her and softly said: “Call if anything happens.”

Amidst everyone’s concern, Sheng Li, wrapped up tightly, went downstairs. Feeling dizzy, she leaned back in the car seat and sent Yu Chi a WeChat message.

Sheng Li: [Come to my room tonight.]

—

At the hospital, they registered for emergency care and received a three-hour IV drip. The medication worked quickly, and Sheng Li’s fever subsided after the drip. At nearly 11 PM, Sheng Li returned to the hotel, freshened up, took the medicine handed by Yuan Yuan, grimaced as she swallowed it, and texted Yu Chi on WeChat.

Sheng Li: [Yu Xiao Chi, you can come over now.]

Yu Xiao Chi: [Mm.]

Yuan Yuan whispered: “Is Brother-in-law coming over? Then I’ll leave.”

“Hurry up.”

“...”

Yuan Yuan left with her bag. The corridor was empty but not entirely quiet.

As she was about to close the door, she saw someone coming out of room 1036...

Yu Chi wore a black hoodie, hands in his pockets, with Bluetooth earphones in his ears, walking towards her. His phone vibrated.

He glanced down.

Sheng Li: [Remember the secret code; I want to hear you squeak.]

Looking up, he saw Yuan Yuan pointing at the slightly ajar door, excitedly turning around and leaving.

Yu Chi walked to the door and pushed it open directly.

Sheng Li sat on the sofa, looking down at her phone, thinking it was Yuan Yuan returning. Without looking up, she hoarsely said: “My Yuan Yuan, why are you still here? Your sister’s husband will be here soon. Hurry up and leave; don’t be a third wheel.”

No one answered her, and the footsteps were steady.

Instinctively turning around, she saw Yu Chi already beside the sofa, gazing down at her.

Sheng Li, tilting her head, blinked slowly: “You... how did you get in?”

“Your Yuan Yuan left the door open for me,” Yu Chi said.

Sheng Li: “...”

Yuan Yuan, you traitor!