The moment Pei Zeyan saw Wen Zhao, his mind went blank for a split second.
My first thought was that I was seeing things.
Pei Zeyan quickly pulled Niannian aside and asked, "Isn't this a get-together?"
Niannian: "???"
"Yeah, it's just a get-together!" Niannian looked completely bewildered, not understanding at all what Pei Zeyan meant by using such a questioning tone. "Didn't I already tell you? It's a get-together with Brother Wen Brother Zhao's team!"
Pei Zeyan: "???"
Had dinner with Wen Zhao's team?
Um?????
But...
Pei Zeyan's eyes still held a clear sense of confusion. After looking around the entire private room, he raised his hand, pointed at Wen Zhao, the only person in the room, and asked weakly, "Isn't this a team dinner?"
Does Wen Zhao's team equal Wen Zhao alone?
Niannian Nian pushed Pei Zeyan into the private room, then pointed to the next room and said, "You and Brother Wen Brother Zhao eat here, Jiangjiang and I are in the next room."
After saying that, Niannian turned and walked towards the next private room.
Pei Zeyan: "???"
Eating in two separate private rooms... is this what you call a group meal?
Isn't it a little awkward for just him and Wen Zhao to eat in such a large private room?
Although he really wanted to Wen Zhao, and he also really wanted to eat, something just felt off.
Pei Zeyan forced an awkward but polite smile, pointed to the next private room, and said weakly, "How about we go to the next private room and eat with everyone? It'll be more lively with more people..."
After saying that, Pei Zeyan didn't give Wen Zhao a chance to speak and turned to leave, but Wen Zhao, who strode forward, blocked his way at the door.
Wen Zhao braced his large hand against the door frame, blocking the exit.
"Are you afraid to see me?" Wen Zhao looked at Pei Zeyan, her eyes revealing a knowing look that saw right through Pei Zeyan.
Pei Zeyan didn't know what was wrong with him; he felt inexplicably guilty, and his words became somewhat incoherent, "How... how could this be..."
"Why would I be afraid to see you?" Pei Zeyan tried his best to remain calm.
Although, he could still clearly feel his heart beating a little fast.
It's inexplicable.
I really don't understand what's so exciting about this that makes my heart race.
"Then why are you nervous?" Wen Zhao asked again, raising her eyebrows with amusement and tenderness in her eyes.
Pei Zeyan: "..."
"Haha, that's hilarious! What do I have to be nervous about!"
To prove he wasn't nervous, Pei Zeyan turned and sat down at the round table. "It's just a meal, what's the big deal? Hurry up and serve the food, I'm starving."
"Okay." Wen Zhao nodded, signaling the waiter in the private room to serve the dishes.
Wen Zhao ordered all of Pei Zeyan's favorite dishes.
He specifically chose a small private room. The round table wasn't large, and it could seat a maximum of six people. Wen Zhao didn't sit next to Pei Zeyan, but instead sat opposite him.
Although the table wasn't big, it was filled with his favorite dishes. Pei Zeyan had to control his figure on set, so he ate very little every day. He was a foodie to begin with, and his eyes practically lit up when he saw the table full of food.
Completely disregarding the embarrassment, all the previous nervousness vanished, leaving only a craving for delicious food.
"How's the food here?" Wen Zhao suddenly asked, seeing Pei Zeyan enjoying his meal.
Pei Zeyan nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, the food here is really good! Delicious!"
"Was today's food better, or was the last time you ate with that new friend better?" Wen Zhao asked again, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Pei Zeyan: "Huh? A new friend?"
Pei Zeyan didn't react for a moment.
What new friend?
Several seconds later, Pei Zeyan finally understood what Wen Zhao was asking.
His only Wen Zhao known post on WeChat Moments...
"Oh, you mean my new friend... yeah... well... they're all pretty good..." Pei Zeyan smiled sheepishly, "Each has its own unique flavor..."
"Really?" Wen Zhao asked again, "New friends you made on set? Do I know them?"
Pei Zeyan: "???"
No... that expert didn't say there would be any follow-up to this...
He just posted it on his WeChat Moments; he didn't make up any more details about the story...
"Not the film crew... you don't know them..." Pei Zeyan replied, forcing a smile.
Wen Zhao: "Really? You made friends outside the film crew while you were filming? You're so likable?"
"Huh?" Pei Zeyan taken aback. Something about that sounded a bit off.
Before Pei Zeyan could continue, Wen Zhao looked at him and asked again, "My rival in love?"
ah?
Pei Zeyan taken aback again.
Love... love rival?