Mom Xu Xuejing Sends Her Regards

After Jiang Qiuyi's mother left, the two of them got to work and began editing their videos.

Chen Wen's Dark Repulser had already been completed, and the footage had been sent to Wu Jianwen, so he did not actually need to edit it himself.

But in order to learn more editing techniques, Chen Wen still planned to cut together his own version. Even if he did not upload it, he could compare it with the professional version and see where he fell short.

As for Jiang Qiuyi, she had already gone to edit a vlog for their alt account.

Since they both needed computers, Jiang Qiuyi could only stay in her own bedroom, unable to snuggle up with Chen Wen.

Still, every so often, she would wander into Chen Wen's room, just like a kitten patrolling her territory.

"I just finished editing a segment. Do you want to watch it?" Jiang Qiuyi leaned over behind Chen Wen, resting her chin on his head. Seeing that he was nearly done editing, she asked him.

Chen Wen nodded and watched Jiang Qiuyi run out of the room to send him the video.

Before long, Chen Wen received the video and opened it.

The very beginning was the part where Jiang Qiuyi had asked him how he felt about dating, and he said she was too clingy. It was followed by a black-screen effect and some fighting sound effects.

Was she trying to imply that she beat me up?

She clearly had not actually gotten angry at the time.

Chen Wen shook his head and continued watching.

Next came the time they had gone out to eat with Lin Meng. Chen Wen had given Jiang Qiuyi a dagger as a gift and claimed that it was not the first gift he had given her, since he had given her Wu San back in high school.

This segment was pretty entertaining, much more interesting than the previous one.

Then there were several clips of them playing Honor of Kings, all showing Jiang Qiuyi getting killed, complete with sound effects. Finally, it added the two games where Chen Wen carried her, making the contrast before and after enormous.

Paired with Jiang Qiuyi's countless declarations of, "I'm never playing this game again!" followed by her eagerly returning to it, it was indeed pretty funny.

"How is it?" Jiang Qiuyi asked expectantly as she wandered into Chen Wen's room again. "I'm planning to make this segment into one video, then make the part about my period into a separate one."

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

It was only an alt account, after all. Hardly anyone should watch such ordinary couple-life videos.

People in relationships naturally would not care about this kind of video, and single people were even less likely to hurt themselves on purpose... at least, that was what Chen Wen thought.

Sound reasoning.

Entirely convincing.

"Then I'll make a few more adjustments and upload it." After saying that, Jiang Qiuyi slipped away again, clearly unable to wait any longer.

Near noon, Chen Wen had finished most of his editing. Just then, Wu Jianwen sent over the completed version, so Chen Wen compared the two videos.

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

It could not be helped. The other guy was a professional, after all.

But Chen Wen had also learned quite a few things from it.

For example, he could take a short clip from the final showcase and put it at the beginning, giving viewers something to look forward to.

For the middle production process, he should omit obscure instructional content as much as possible, remove repetitive procedures, and show the more visually striking shots.

And footage that alternated between fast and slow, paired with rhythmic background music, was far more immersive than whatever random song Chen Wen picked.

Especially in certain places, every cut, polish, and guideline Chen Wen made aligned perfectly with the beat of the music, making it incredibly satisfying for anyone with obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

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

By lunchtime, Chen Wen had already put the Dark Repulser video out of his mind and begun considering the production steps and precautions for the Demon Blade Thousand Blades.

"My new cosplay outfit arrived. I'll put it on for you later." Jiang Qiuyi tapped Chen Wen's knee with the tip of her foot.

"What is it this time?"

"Guess~" Jiang Qiuyi blinked. "Si Jiao Ji and the others are coming tomorrow to film a Yi Yi Huan Yi video. This cosplay outfit was specially prepared, and it can cover my face."

Chen Wen pondered for a moment. "Ultraman?"

That was the only thing that came to mind first.

"Nope~"

"Armor Hero?"

"Nope~"

"Denna?"

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

"Uh... the female robot from B-Robo Kabutack."

"Not that either~" Jiang Qiuyi giggled. "You got three guesses wrong, so your punishment is going downstairs to pick up my cosplay package~"

Chen Wen paused mid-bite, realizing that this had been her plan all along.

"So what is it?"

"Hehe." Jiang Qiuyi took out her phone and showed him the original image. "This. Frieza from Dragon Ball."

Chen Wen: "?"

"Doesn't that show your face?"

"He needs really heavy makeup. Then I'll wear sunglasses, and it'll basically have the same effect as not showing my face." Jiang Qiuyi explained before smiling. "I'll demonstrate it for you later."

Chen Wen nodded and went downstairs to collect the package after lunch.

After handing the package to Jiang Qiuyi, he watched her return to her room to put on makeup and change clothes. Chen Wen then went into the workshop, ready to get started on the Demon Blade Thousand Blades.

Just as he was calculating how large an acrylic sheet he would need, along with how much resin and fluorescent powder, a WeChat message suddenly arrived—

Xu Xuejing: When are you coming back, Wenwen?

Chen Wen froze for a moment, wondering why his mom was looking for him now.

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

Xu Xuejing: What about Qiuyi?

Chen Wen: She's coming back with me.

Xu Xuejing: Have you two gotten used to living there?

We've been living here for months. Why ask that now? Chen Wen scratched his head.

Chen Wen: It's been good.

Xu Xuejing: Qiuyi is a girl. You need to give in to her more usually. Don't you dare bully her.

???

It'd be impressive enough if she didn't bully me...

Chen Wen: Got it.

Xu Xuejing: After you come back for summer break, I'm planning to invite Qiuyi's 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: That's all. Make sure you balance work and rest while studying, go to bed earlier, and don't stay up late.

Chen Wen: Mm.

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

He did not find anything strange. It was just a perfectly normal conversation.

His mother had liked Jiang Qiuyi ever since they were little, thinking Chen Wen was too quiet and not interesting at all.

After his older brother and second sister became adults, their mother had enjoyed teasing him. But compared to teasing him, she preferred having him invite Jiang Qiuyi over to play.

The little girl had always been lively, adorable, and sweet-tongued. From childhood until now, Chen Wen had basically been lectured by his mother to learn more from Jiang Qiuyi instead of going all day without saying a word.

It felt like Chen Wen was not her biological son, while Jiang Qiuyi was.

So it seemed perfectly reasonable for her to remind him to give in to Jiang Qiuyi more often.

As for inviting them to dinner, 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 kids as an excuse to have a meal together was the most normal thing in the world.

After analyzing it like that, Chen Wen did not think much more about it and turned his attention back to making the Demon Blade Thousand Blades.

[Pu Jie Ri Ji]: Yesterday's recommendation votes were 931, just a little short of a thousand. I promised you all before that I'd add an extra chapter whenever daily recommendation votes broke one thousand. Keep it up until the story goes premium~