Dating the Heartthrob Superstar-Chapter 15: Two Guests

Chapter 15: Two Guests

The sun slowly rose from the distant horizon where the water and sky met, hanging red in the midair, dyeing the sea red. In the distance, fishing boats swayed out to sea, and the lights on the lighthouse were still on.

The sea was calm, the green hills were clear, and the seagulls spread their wings, signaling the start of a new day.

On the boardwalk along the coast, Lin Qin and Meng Chao ran shoulder to shoulder, both wearing shorts. Their long legs caught the attention of the photographers, with the close-up shots lingering on them for quite a while.

The morning sea breeze was slightly cool, carrying the unique salty scent of seawater, brushing against their faces.

"Are those today’s guests?" Meng Chao looked clearly, a car stopped on the distant road.

The car was sponsored by the program group, appearing at this time here, it was almost certainly today’s guests.

Lin Qin looked in the direction and saw the car door open, and two people gradually got off. Since they were standing far away, he couldn’t see clearly who got off the car, only knowing it was a man and a woman.

The two were wearing casual sportswear, each taking out their suitcase from the trunk, and when they looked up, they found Lin Qin and Meng Chao standing on the boardwalk, waving excitedly.

"Let’s go, we’ll welcome them." Meng Chao wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel and said to Lin Qin.

Lin Qin hesitated for a moment, then followed, but no longer walked side by side with Meng Chao, instead trailing behind him, following step by step.

The man and woman were indeed this time’s guests, the man named Zhang Yue, and the woman called Jin Feiyun.

Zhang Yue was an actor, because of the work he was filming, he had grown a beard, making him look a few years older than his actual age. He was trained in formal education and his acting skills were quite good among the younger generation.

A popular TV series was airing recently, and accepting this announcement was to promote the drama.

Jin Feiyun was a trending star, known in the circle as a returnee, debuted from a female group in Country H, with strong dancing skills. She was recently serving as a mentor on a talent show, frequently trending, and at the peak of her popularity.

Seeing Lin Qin and Meng Chao approach, the two quickly put down their luggage and respectfully bowed to them, saying: "Mr. Meng, Mr. Lin."

By rights, Lin Qin had only debuted for a little over a year, and could be considered a junior to Zhang Yue and Jin Feiyun, but this circle was never based on debut years but on experience. Lin Qin’s Cannes Best Actor alone was enough to outshine Zhang Yue and Jin Feiyun, so it was reasonable for them to address Lin Qin as "teacher." Not to mention Meng Chao, who was regarded as a legend in the entertainment industry.

Because of running, Meng Chao was not wearing glasses, lacking the usual refined look in front of the camera, yet standing there tall and graceful, still making people feel gentle and elegant.

He reached out to take Jin Feiyun and Zhang Yue’s suitcases, half-jokingly saying: "Today you are guests, like gods, no need to be so polite."

With one sentence, the slightly tense atmosphere was eased considerably, instantly closing the distance between them.

Lin Qin stood behind Meng Chao, not knowing what expression to make, simply remained expressionless, nodded to them, "Hello." Then feeling it wasn’t enough, added: "Just call me Lin Qin."

In fact, Lin Qin was younger than both Zhang Yue and Jin Feiyun, secretly feeling he was not worthy of the "teacher" title.

The expressionless Lin Qin appeared very aloof, but he still took a suitcase from Meng Chao.

The group of four walked along the boardwalk toward the villa, and whether intentionally or not, Meng Chao always stood between Lin Qin and the two guests, shielding Lin Qin from the overly enthusiastic gestures made for the show.

Lin Qin really could not handle such enthusiasm and had difficulty responding, so he played the role of a listener along the way.

But upon careful observation, it was apparent that when others were speaking, Lin Qin’s gaze was very focused, truly respecting each speaker, even if some words held no meaning at all.

The morning sunlight was not intense, warmly enveloping the entire boardwalk, with the sound of waves in the ears. The sun gradually rose higher, and the shadows slowly shortened.

The door of the villa opened, revealing a delicate little courtyard. Red flowers and green grass were aptly positioned everywhere; the arched swimming pool was adjacent to the villa, with blue water glistening in the sunlight.

There was also a small pavilion in the yard, with drapes hanging around, fluttering in the sea breeze. A swing hung in the middle of the pavilion, swaying gently.

A pebble path meandered toward the villa, with a few flowers poking out from the gaps in the pebbles.

Jin Feiyun couldn’t help but exclaim, captivated by the meticulously decorated yard. As she took in the garden, her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed: "I really want to stay here and not leave."

Zhang Yue agreed: "I feel the same way."

Meng Chao and Lin Qin first pulled the guests’ suitcases into the villa, and after the guests had toured the courtyard, they followed them inside.

Before Meng Chao and Lin Qin moved in, only the walls on the first floor were painted; everything else was renovated by Meng Chao and Lin Qin themselves. When they came yesterday, they added quite a few things, making an almost complete transformation compared to when they started.

The design scheme was Lin Qin’s idea, not adhering to any particular style, everything flowing with the theme of warmth.

So when the two guests entered, they were enveloped by a sense of home, warmth and coziness, not like a villa rented at random by the show crew for filming, cold and devoid of any emotional connection.

The pair toured the first floor, amazed by the various homey details, feeling the design seemed tailor-made for Meng Chao and Lin Qin.

Soon, the director’s team brought over their task.

The director wanted the white walls in the living room, which were too plain, to be decorated within the day. Of course, they had to match the theme of the whole space and couldn’t be abrupt.

The conditions were that the crew’s budget was limited to a thousand yuan for renovation. They couldn’t hire any workers, and from purchasing the materials to decorating, they had to do everything themselves.

For Lin Qin and Meng Chao, who had experienced the director’s tricks, these preliminary conditions were not excessive. For the guests with no concept of these things, it did not seem difficult.

Meng Chao directly threw the question to Lin Qin, asking: "What are you planning to do?"

Jin Feiyun suggested beside them: "Use wallpaper; it’s simple."

Lin Qin didn’t adopt it. Although the wallpaper was simple, considering the area of the first floor, wallpapering it all would exceed the thousand yuan budget.

"Let’s do murals." Lin Qin thought for a long time and proposed the plan.

A thousand yuan should be enough to buy materials for the murals.