Mom Xu Xuejing Sends Condolences

After Jiang Qiuyi's mother left, the two of them entered work mode and started editing their videos.

Chen Wen's Dark Repulser was already finished, and the footage had been sent to Wu Jianwen, so he didn't actually need to edit it himself.

However, to learn more editing techniques, Chen Wen still planned to create his own version. Even if he didn't publish it, he could use it to identify his own shortcomings.

As for Jiang Qiuyi, she had already gone to edit the vlogs for their couple's alternate accounts.

Since they both needed to use the computer, Jiang Qiuyi had no choice but to stay in her bedroom, unable to snuggle up with Chen Wen.

However, every so often, she would run over to Chen Wen's side for a quick visit, much like a little cat patrolling its territory.

"I just finished editing a video, do you want to see it?" Jiang Qiuyi leaned over Chen Wen's shoulder, resting her chin on his head. Seeing that he was almost done with his editing, she said.

Chen Wen nodded and watched as Jiang Qiuyi ran out of the bedroom to send him the video.

A moment later, Chen Wen received the video and opened it to watch.

The very beginning was Jiang Qiuyi asking him about his feelings on dating earlier, and his response that he found it too clingy. A black screen effect was added afterwards, along with some fighting sounds.

Is she trying to imply the audience beat me up?

I wasn't actually angry at the time.

Chen Wen shook his head and continued watching.

Next was the time he went out to eat with Lin Meng. Chen Wen gave her a dagger as a gift and claimed it wasn't the first time he'd given a gift, mentioning he had given Wu San one in high school.

This segment seemed to have good entertainment value, much more interesting than the previous one.

Then there were some clips of playing King of Glory, all showing the moments Jiang Qiuyi was killed, with sound effects. Finally, it included the two games where Chen Wen carried them, showing a huge difference before and after.

Combined with Jiang Qiuyi's countless repeated claims of "I'm never playing this game again!" followed by the "true fragrance" moments, it was indeed very amusing.

"How was it?" Jiang Qiuyi, who had snuck into Chen Wen's room again, asked expectantly. "I'm planning to edit this part into one video, and the part where I had my period will be a separate one."

"It's good," Chen Wen had no objections.

Anyway, it's just for our alternate accounts. Not many people will watch these ordinary couple's daily life videos.

Couples naturally won't care about these videos, and single people are even less likely to hurt themselves... Chen Wen thought to himself.

Logical and well-reasoned.

Convincing.

"Then I'll make a few more minor adjustments and upload it." Jiang Qiuyi said and then snuck back again, clearly impatient.

As noon approached, Chen Wen's video editing was mostly done. Just then, Wu Jianwen sent over the finished product he had edited. Chen Wen then watched the two videos side-by-side.

After watching, Chen Wen's first reaction was that the gap was still huge.

Can't be helped, they're professionals after all.

But Chen Wen also learned a lot from it.

For example, he could take a small segment from the final product display and put it at the beginning to build anticipation for the audience.

For the production process in the middle, he should try to omit the obscure teaching content, remove repetitive procedures, and showcase the more visually engaging scenes.

And the combination of fast and slow-paced footage, paired with strong rhythmic background music, was far more immersive than Chen Wen randomly picking a piece of music to match.

Especially in some parts, Chen Wen's every cut, polish, and drawing of auxiliary lines perfectly matched the rhythm of the music, which was very satisfying for a perfectionist.

Chen Wen was very pleased. He noted down these key points, then transferred the editing fee to Wu Jianwen and uploaded the video to Bilibili.

During lunch, Chen Wen had already put the Dark Repulser video out of his mind and was already thinking about the production steps and precautions for Demon Blade Thousand Blades.

"My new cosplay outfit arrived, I'll wear it for you later," Jiang Qiuyi said, tapping Chen Wen's knee with her toes.

"What is it this time?"

"Guess~" Jiang Qiuyi blinked. "Si Jiao Ji and the others are coming over tomorrow to film an 'outfit swap' video. This cosplay outfit is specially prepared, it can cover the face."

Chen Wen pondered for a moment: "Ultraman?"

That was his first thought.

"Wrong~"

"Armor Hero?"

"No~"

"Tenderina?"

"Who's that?" Jiang Qiuyi asked, confused.

"Uh... the female robot from Metal Heroes."

"Not that one either~" Jiang Qiuyi giggled. "You guessed wrong three times, so your punishment is to go downstairs and get my cosplay outfit delivery for me~"

Chen Wen paused his eating and thought, So that's what she was waiting for.

"So what is it?"

"Hehe." Jiang Qiuyi took out her phone and showed him the original picture. "It's this, Frieza from Dragon Ball."

Chen Wen: "?"

"Isn't this showing your face?"

"He needs to wear heavy makeup. I'll wear a pair of sunglasses later, and it'll be basically the same as not showing my face," Jiang Qiuyi explained, then smiled, "I'll show you how later."

Chen Wen nodded, and after finishing his meal, went downstairs to get the delivery.

He handed the package to Jiang Qiuyi. Seeing her walk back into her room to get ready to put on makeup and change, Chen Wen entered the workshop, intending to start on Demon Blade Thousand Blades.

Just as he was calculating the size of the acrylic sheet, the amount of resin, and fluorescent powder needed, a WeChat message suddenly arrived—

Xu Xuejing: Wenwen, when are you coming back?

Chen Wen was taken aback, wondering why his mom was looking for him at this time.

Chen Wen: I'll be back after the exams at the end of the month.

Xu Xuejing: What about Qiuqiu?

Chen Wen: She's with me.

Xu Xuejing: Are you two getting used to living there?

They've been living there for several months, and she's asking this now? Chen Wen scratched his head.

Chen Wen: It's fine.

Xu Xuejing: Qiuqiu is a girl, you have to let her have her way usually, don't you dare bully her.

???

It would be good enough if she didn't bully me...

Chen Wen: Got it.

Xu Xuejing: After the summer vacation, I plan to invite Qiuqiu and her family over for a meal. Just letting you know in advance, it's been a while since our families got together.

Chen Wen: Okay.

Xu Xuejing: Nothing else. Pay attention to balancing work and rest with your studies, go to bed early usually, don't stay up late.

Chen Wen: Mm.

The WeChat chat ended. Chen Wen put down his phone, frowned, and reread the chat history.

He didn't find anything strange; it was just a normal conversation.

His mom had always liked Jiang Qiuyi since he was little, thinking Chen Wen was too quiet and boring.

After his older brother and second sister grew up, his mom liked to tease him. But compared to teasing him, his mom preferred him to invite Jiang Qiuyi over to play.

The little girl had been lively, cute, and sweet-tongued since she was young. Chen Wen had basically been lectured by his mom his whole life to learn more from Jiang Qiuyi and not be so silent all the time.

It felt like Chen Wen wasn't her biological son, but Jiang Qiuyi was.

So, telling him to usually let Jiang Qiuyi have her way seemed reasonable.

As for inviting them for a meal, it was because the two families had always had business dealings. Chen Wen's father's group had cooperative projects with Jiang Limin's university and research institute.

So, using the children as an excuse to have a meal was perfectly normal.

After analyzing it this way, Chen Wen didn't think about it anymore and refocused his mind on making Demon Blade Thousand Blades.

[Pu Jie Ri Ji]: Yesterday's recommendation votes were 931, just a little bit short of a thousand. I promised you before that I'd add an extra chapter when the daily recommendation votes broke a thousand. Let's keep working hard until the book is put on shelves~