sbdcsierra Chapter 111 Road Trip
Chapter 111 Road Trip
Gu Heng didn't wake up until almost noon the next day.
As if sensing Gu Heng's movement, Yang Mi's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she groggily opened her eyes: "Gu Heng... what time is it?"
"The sun's already high in the sky, you lazybones." Gu Heng reached out and pinched her cheek.
Yang Mi snuggled closer to him, pouting and complaining, "I'm so tired. These past six months have been non-stop work, either eating boxed lunches on set or memorizing lines. Even the Lunar New Year was rushed..."
Hearing her say that, Gu Heng felt a pang of tenderness in his heart.
Indeed, for the past six months, he has been busy with movies and company affairs, while Yang Mi has been filming "Chinese Paladin 3," resulting in the two being separated for long periods.
Apart from spending a few days in the courtyard during the Lunar New Year, I haven't been able to catch my breath properly.
But making money is one thing, life still goes on, right?
Gu Heng immediately made the decision: "Let's not go back to Beijing! We'll cancel our tickets and go on a road trip!"
"Really?!"
Yang Mi sat up abruptly, the blanket slipping down and revealing her cleavage.
Ignoring the risk of exposure, she wrapped her arms around Gu Heng's neck and gave him a quick kiss, her eyes shining: "You're the best!"
Just do it.
Gu Heng took out his phone and dialed the number directly to his driver, Wang Gang.
"Brother Wang, I've cancelled Mimi's and my plane tickets. You can fly back to Beijing first. If the company asks, just say I'm out doing field research to find inspiration."
Wang Gang on the other end of the phone remained taciturn, replying crisply, "Understood, boss. Please be careful."
He didn't utter a single unnecessary word, which was what Gu Heng admired most about Wang Gang: he was meticulous, perceptive, and never talked too much.
Now that the itinerary is settled, where will the car come from?
Of course, we should look for big clients!
"Borrowing a car? For a road trip?"
After hearing Gu Heng's purpose, Cai Yinong was stunned for a moment, then her smile was so bright it was almost sweet.
"No problem! Absolutely no problem! Mr. Gu, it's rare for you to relax a bit."
Without saying a word, Cai Yinong slapped the keys to an Audi Q7 that Tangren had provided in Hengdian into Gu Heng's hand, assuring him repeatedly, "I've had the gas tank filled up, you can drive it however you like, it'll be fine even if you drive it back to Beijing, I'll have someone pick it up then!"
Once she got in the car, Yang Mi completely let loose.
Dressed in casual clothes and wearing large sunglasses, he adjusted the passenger seat back and casually put his two long, fair legs on the center console, holding a cup of milk tea in his hand, looking extremely relaxed.
"Boss Gu, where are we going first?" Yang Mi asked in a childish voice.
Gu Heng gripped the steering wheel and floored the accelerator: "Let's go south! I'll take you to Hangzhou to see West Lake!"
The main appeal of a road trip is the freedom to do whatever you want.
Because Yang Mi hasn't even gotten a driver's license yet, Gu Heng had to do all the heavy lifting the whole way. Fortunately, the two weren't in a hurry, so they drove and stopped frequently, resting at service areas when they got tired, treating it like their honeymoon.
First stop, Hangzhou.
Once they arrived, the two of them, like any ordinary college couple, rented a bicycle and wandered around West Lake aimlessly.
A gentle breeze caressed their faces as Yang Mi sat in the back seat, her arms around Gu Heng's waist, giggling and attracting the attention of passersby.
After walking around for a while, Yang Mi insisted on dragging Gu Heng to eat some authentic West Lake Vinegar Fish, saying it was a highly recommended dish online.
Gu Heng had heard of West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce in his previous life, but he had never eaten it before. This time, he decided to give it a try.
As soon as the dishes were served, the two of them had just picked up a piece with their chopsticks and put it in their mouths when they instantly put on masks of pain.
"Holy crap... did they pour all the vinegar from West Lake into this?" Gu Heng clicked his tongue, his mouth watering at the sourness.
Yang Mi, with a pained expression, quickly gulped down half a glass of water: "Is this even fit for human consumption? It's not even as good as the noodles you made for me!"
Finally, the two fled in panic, found a roadside stall, and each ate a bowl of Pian'erchuan noodles to finally calm down the acid in their stomachs.
Just as the two were eating noodles, something actually happened.
Several sharp-eyed young fans recognized him!
While today's fans aren't as fanatical as those of later generations, they're still incredibly excited to see characters like Guo Xiang and Yelü Qi in "The Return of the Condor Heroes," the female lead in "Wang Zhaojun," and the director who just made it to the box office of over 100 million yuan.
"It really is Yang Mi! And next to her is... Director Gu Heng!" Several girls, their eyes sparkling, shouted excitedly and swarmed around her.
Yang Mi may seem arrogant on the surface, but she truly dotes on her fans, taking off her sunglasses and greeting everyone with a radiant smile.
"A chance encounter is worse than a planned meeting; come on, everyone, let's gather around!"
She enthusiastically took a female college student's digital camera, asked the waiter to take a picture, and then insisted on pulling Gu Heng to the middle for a group photo with the fans.
The fans left satisfied with their autographs, promising before they left that they would never spread rumors about the two traveling alone online.
But just because they don't say it doesn't mean someone won't show off.
I returned to the hotel that night.
After taking a shower, Yang Mi lay on the bed, her two little legs swinging in the air, humming a tune, and her little hands typing away on the laptop.
She excitedly logged onto her Sina blog.
With a few quick clicks, she uploaded the group photo from earlier that day, along with a few landscape photos that Gu Heng had taken of her along the way.
I also typed in a title:
Stealing a half-day of leisure, I strolled around and ate my way through the city with someone~ Guess where we are?
Gu Heng had just finished showering and came out of the bathroom. While drying his hair, he leaned over to take a look and immediately laughed: "Hey Boss Yang, you've practically exposed yourself! Aren't you afraid your male fans will all lose their temper and start cursing you on Tianya forum?"
"Hmph, so what if I'm upset!" Yang Mi arrogantly raised her delicate chin. "I'm a talented actress, I don't care about those fans who only care about looks! Besides..."
Halfway through her sentence, she suddenly wrapped herself around Gu Heng's neck like a koala: "What if some vixen tries to seduce you and doesn't let them know you're taken?"
Gu Heng found it amusing.
This girl, if you don't let her show off her love now, she'll feel restless all over!
"Alright, alright, whatever makes you happy." Gu Heng wrapped his arm around her slender waist. "Then shouldn't we get down to business?"
"Hey! Stop messing around, I haven't even dried my hair yet..."
The next morning, Yang Mi's blog was already in an uproar.
"Holy crap! Isn't that Director Gu in the group photo wearing sunglasses?!"
"The Broken Bridge by West Lake! Brothers, grab your gear, let's go to Hangzhou and bump into Mimi and Director Gu!"
Many fans were eager to have a chance encounter with him in Hangzhou, and some paparazzi even bought tickets overnight to rush to Hangzhou.
Unfortunately, they were destined to come up empty-handed.
Gu Heng had already driven Yang Mi onto the highway and headed straight for the next stop.
For the next two weeks, the couple took a self-driving tour, following their own route all the way north.
They went to Suzhou and wandered aimlessly in the Lion Grove Garden. Yang Mi insisted on having a race with Gu Heng to see who could walk faster. As a result, the two got lost in the artificial hills and almost had to call the police to rescue them.
That evening, Gu Heng went out to eat Squirrel Fish, and he said that this stuff was way better than that awful West Lake Vinegar Fish.
Then I went to Nanjing and strolled through the night market at Confucius Temple.
Gu Heng bought Yang Mi a bunch of random trinkets, and the two of them squatted on the curb, slurping duck blood vermicelli soup while complaining that the street musician's guitar was out of tune.
I went to Shandong again and climbed Mount Tai.
It was only halfway there that Gu Heng carried her for a section of the way to reach Nantianmen.
Along the way, although Gu Heng was working as a full-time driver, he also enjoyed this rare moment of pure time without having to think about company reports or movie box office figures.
Yang Mi was as happy as a carefree child, taking countless photos along the way and keeping them on her computer like precious treasures.
In mid-April, spring is in full bloom, flowers are in bloom, and the sun is shining brightly.
A dusty Audi Q7 slowly drove into the toll station of the Beijing-Harbin Expressway.
Looking at the familiar Beijing intercity railway, Yang Mi, sitting in the passenger seat, stretched out a big yawn, revealing her beautiful curves.
"Oh, I'm finally back! It feels like a dream."