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Twelve Units of Sweetness: Chapter 39


That was indeed a beautiful woman. Her long hair, dyed light brown, hangs down to her waist. She wore a low-neckline dress that proudly revealed her assets. A friendly and perfect smile hung on her red lips and her every movement was full of allure.

Many audience members noticed her. Zhen Tian heard someone mention she is the screenwriter for The Last Journey, Shu Xuan.

“She’s the screenwriter?” Ms. Wang Shuzhen said in surprise, “She’s so beautiful, much younger than I imagined.”

Zhen Tian curled her lips, feeling slightly uncomfortable, “She is quite beautiful.”

“The people in the back, please sit in order.” The staff held a small microphone and directed everyone to sit in their designated seats. His voice finally attracted Chen Zui’s attention who glanced over and saw Zhen Tian sitting in the front row.

Zhen Tian was also looking at him. When their eyes met, a smile appeared on Chen Zui’s lips.

Zhen Tian’s heart immediately felt at ease.

She also smiled at Chen Zui and raised her hand to wave at him.

Shu Xuan followed Chen Zui’s gaze and stayed on Zhen Tian for a moment.

After all the audience members were seated, the staff ran onto the stage and exchanged a few words with Chen Zui. It seems that they are about to start recording the show.

Sitting next to Zhen Tian were two girls who looked like college students. They secretly took a few photos of Chen Zui with their mobile phones, and then started talking in low voices, "Can Shu Xuan's dress get any lower?"

The other girl responded, “She has breasts so she’s willing to show them. As for you, even if you have it, no one will look.”

The girl who was just teased scolded back with a few words and said, “Shu Xuan is beautiful, it is no wonder she has many rumors surrounding her and other male artists.”

These words aroused Zhen Tian's curiosity. She leaned over and joined their discussion, "Shu Xuan often has scandals with male artists?"

The two girls looked at her. Although they don’t know each other, gossip can shorten the distance between strangers. “Don’t you know? She is a frequent member of the hot search. Many of the actors who have worked in her films have had scandals with her.”

“She’s that intense?”

“Yes, that’s why there are some fans who collectively protest against their teen idol from accepting any of the scripts she wrote.”

“Oh, so it’s like this.” Zhen Tian nodded her hand in understanding, “But the scripts she’s written seem to be popular.”

“That is also true. Although scandals always follow her, many people still want to work with her.”

“I also want to become a successful woman who can work with handsome idols!”

The two girls returned back to whispering to each other. Zhen Tian looked at Chen Zui and Shu Xuan on stage and felt uncomfortable once again.

Unlike her, Ms. Wang Shuzhen wasn’t thinking much of it. She was taking pictures of Chen Zui and sending them to Aunt Liao.

After a while, the program started recording. Zhen Tian suddenly became nervous when she saw Chen Zui walk on stage. Chen Zui looked relaxed and professional. It doesn't look like it was his first time hosting such a program.

After he finished the show introduction, he invited today’s guest, Shu Xuan, to the stage. The audience clapped in unison. Amidst the applause, Shu Xuan appeared on stage with a smile and sat opposite Chen Zui.

Chen Zui had already discussed the program script with Shu Xuan in advance and is proceeding through it accordingly. Shu Xuan has written many TV series that the audience is familiar with. However, because “The Last Journey” just finished airing, Chen Zui asked a lot of questions about it at this time.

The drama is about morticians composed of small side stories, each one a tearjerker. Once accompanied by Li Shen’s “Heartstring” became more emotional.

"Topics like death and burials are considered inauspicious by most people. How did you come up with the idea of writing a story about this in the first place?"

“It’s because everyone avoids it so I want to show everyone what it is actually like.”

Shu Xuan’s answer reminded Chen Zui of Zhen Tian. When he asked her why she had to interview him, she said the same thing—-Because everyone avoids him out of fear, she wants to show everyone what he’s actually like.

“Is it true that you went to the funeral home for more than a month to study and gather materials for this work?”

When they heard Chen Zui’s question, the audience collectively gasped in surprise. Shu Xuan smiled, "Yes."

“Were you afraid?”

"At the beginning, I was really a little scared, but after understanding it more, I learned a lot. It's not easy to be a mortician. There is a girl who is almost thirty and has been on many blind dates. But when the other party heard about her profession, they would retreat. Those who do get married, they marry those in the same profession."

Besides talking about her one-month experience at the funeral home, Shu Xuan also talked more about other things. In addition to telling everyone some rules that are not allowed in the industry, she also talked about some interesting and scary things that happened during the period of collecting materials. There are some times when the audience laughed or times when they were chilled.

Under the guidance of Chen Zui and the cooperation of Shu Xuan, the show went smoothly. After more than two hours of recording, it ended before anyone realized it. After the director ended the recording, Chen Zui stood up and stretched out his hand to Shu Xuan, "Thank you, Teacher Shu, for your hard work."

Shu Xuan shook hands with him and smiled, "Mr. Chen has worked hard too. Your hosting is wonderful. To tell you the truth, I also watch your news report. I wonder if we can exchange contact information? If I want to write a script about news anchors, I can also learn from you."

"Of course, Teacher Shu is being polite." Chen Zui said the other was being polite, but he was more polite than Shu Xuan. He took out his phone and exchanged WeChat messages with Shu Xuan. Then Shu Xuan's assistant came to pick her up and leave.

The audience also stood in an orderly manner under the guidance of the staff. Zhen Tian walked slowly at the end, wanting to talk to Chen Zui on stage, but was afraid that the staff would stop her. Unexpectedly, a staff member at the stage recognized her, and said in surprise, "You are Chen Zui's girlfriend, right? I saw you on TV."

Zhen Tian quickly smiled, “Yes, can I go up and talk to Chen Zui?”

“Yes, yes, you can go.”

"Thank you." Zhen Tian pulled Ms. Wang Shuzhen and walked towards the stage together.

Shu Xuan just happens to be walking off the stage. When she passed by them, she looked back at her again.

“Teacher Shu, what’s wrong?” Her assistant asked.

Shu Xuan smiled and shook her head, “Nothing, let’s go.”

Seeing Zhen Tian and Ms. Wang Shuzhen approaching, Chen Zui walked over quickly and touched Zhen Tian's head, "Are you tired from sitting down for two hours?"

"Not at all. You should be the tired one." Zhen Tian took out a bottle of water from her bag and handed it to Chen Zui, "Do you want some water?"

“Thank you.” Chen Zui smiled as he took the bottle. He twisted open the cap and took a sip.

Ms. Wang Shuzhen smiled at him, “Chen Zui’er new show is very exciting. It will definitely become popular once it airs.”

"Thank you, Auntie." Chen Zui looked at the time and said to them, "I have nothing else to do here. Do you want to have afternoon tea together?"

"Chen Zui, Tian Sen is holding a meeting." A staff member came to the door and shouted in Chen Zui's direction.

Chen Zui slightly frowned, “Understood, I’ll go over immediately.”

He looked at Zhen Tian and Ms. Wang Shuzhen, seeming a little unhappy, “I’m sorry….”

“It’s okay. You should go back to work.” Zhen Tian smiled, “I also have to go to the bar later and don’t have time for afternoon tea.”

Chen Zui pursed his lip and after a while smiled at Zhen Tian, “Let’s reschedule for another day. I’ll talk to you later.”

“Ok.”

Chen Zui looked at her and gave her a slight squeeze by his side. He wants to hug her, even if it is for a second, but there are too many people around. Finally, he endured it and quickly walked to the person waiting by the door.

Ms. Wang Shuzhen looked at his hurried back and sighed, “Chen Zui’er is really busy.”

Zhen Tian exhaled and asked, “Do you want to go back? I will send you.”

“En. let’s go. I wanted to take a look at the TV station but I can come back when in the future.” Watching Chen Zui’s program live today was already rewarding.

After she dropped her home, Zhen Tian drove to Qingnan Lane. Since her senior is busy working, she also has to work hard.

Otherwise, she would continue to think about him.

Chen Zui sent her a message in the evening, inviting her out for a meal the day after tomorrow.

After Zhen Tian saw it, her gloomy mood finally disappeared.

Zhen Tian: Ok, what do you want to eat?

Chen Zui: You pick.

Zhen Tian: I want to eat hot pot!

Chen Zui: Ok

Zhen Tian: Should we invite Shanshan?

Chen Zui: No, I want to be alone with you.

Zhen Tian blushed and sent an “ok” emoji.

Chen Zui smiled and asked her which hot pot restaurant she wanted to eat at. Before Zhen Tian's reply came, another new message entered appeared.

Chen Zui clicked on it and saw it was from Shu Xuan.

Shu Xuan: Teacher Chen, are you still working?

Chen Zui: I’m off work. What’s the matter?

Shu Xuan: I want to find some time to treat you to a meal and ask you some questions about being a news anchor. Today you interviewed me, can I also interview you?

Chen Zui thought for a while and replied, “Okay, but I have been quite busy recently.”

Shu Xuan: It’s okay, my schedule is more flexible. Let me know when you are free.

Chen Zui: Okay, I will contact you later.

Shu Xuan: Okay, then I won’t bother you anymore.

After Shu Xuan said this, she really didn't send any more messages. There were a lot of pictures on Weibo about her appearance on Chen Zui's new show today. The station did not deliberately hide it. The new show just so happened to need to be promoted, so they also posted a few official photos on the official blog.

Shu Xuan has always been a celebrity on Weibo. If she hadn't been a well-known screenwriter, she would have become an Internet celebrity. She is beautiful, and talented, and often has ambiguous rumors about her relationship with actors, which easily arouses discussion online. These discussions have both positive and negative effects. Shu Xuan doesn't care much about what they say. Controversies show that one is valuable.

This time, the photos of her on Chen Zui's show were posted on the Internet. Many of her fans shouted "goddess" in the comments below. In terms of appearance alone, she can also be called a "goddess".

While Zhen Tian was scrolling, she came across this Weibo post from ABA which Chen Zui reposted.

Both he and Shu Xuan are popular online. There are already tens of thousands of comments on this post. Zhen Tian clicked on it and took a look. Among the top comments, some praised Chen Zui for being handsome, some praised Shu Xuan for being beautiful and some said the two are well-matched.

….Where do they look like a match?!

Zhen Tian liked all the comments that say they don’t look good together and not to bring Chen Zui into the situation.

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