Chapter 354: Mutual Friend

Chapter 354

Chu Hao drove her to his own studio, located in a cultural industrial park in the suburbs. The car stopped in front of a two-story villa. Chu Hao pointed out the window:

"This is my and my friend's studio."

After saying that, Chu Hao took out his phone and sent a message to his friend.

Qin Wei asked him:

"Your friend, I know him, so his surname should be Gu, right?"

Chu Hao's smile grew even bigger:

"It's really enjoyable to be with you."

As he spoke, a man wearing a white shirt walked out of the villa. It was Gu Minghua.

"Qin Wei."

Gu Minghua called out her name,

"Long time no see."

Livestream comments——

【hayden!】

【Ahhhhh! Brother hasn't participated in any variety shows after finishing filming 《Against the Wind》. Someone said he went to be a teacher. Didn't expect he opened a studio with his friend!】

【The CP I ship finally appeared together...(weak, humble, helpless)】

Gu Minghua said this while opening the car door for her. Then he waved to Chu Hao, signaling him to go park the car.

"Chu Hao will come in a bit. Miss Qin please come in with me first."

Gu Minghua invited her in and gave her a simple tour of the studio, while introducing to her:

"The studio was opened by the two of us and a painter. The villa was bought by Chu Hao.

The painter mainly paints in his studio on the first floor, but he also composes music in his free time. I'm a university professor. When I don't have classes, I help out with the studio.

These past few days, Chu Hao has been busy with some variety show. I don't know the details, but he said today that he wanted to invite a friend I also know to come over. I was hoping it would be you, and it really is."

Qin Wei nodded. Chatting with an acquaintance was relaxing, so she directly told Gu Minghua:

"Yeah, I'm filming that variety show right now, 《Dating Like Geese》. I'm paired up with Chu Hao."

"Dating?"

Gu Minghua's expression changed. He thought for a long time before asking,

"Is my internet too slow? I didn't know dating could also be made into a variety show. Is that reliable? Dating in front of the camera."

Livestream comments——

【Of course it's not reliable. We watch this just for fun. No one should take it seriously! I'll bite anyone who takes it seriously!】

【Dating in front of the camera...isn't that just for show...】

Qin Wei didn't have much hope for "dating in front of the camera" either, but it wasn't good to say it outright on a livestream:

"Who knows? Let's just treat it as making friends. I feel Chu Hao is pretty good, I don't feel much pressure being with him..."

"Tsk!"

Qin Wei clicked her tongue. She didn't feel good saying anything, just felt the CP she didn't even get to ship had suddenly become BE (bad ending).

How boring...

Gu Minghua didn't mind at all. He took another clean napkin and stuffed it in his hand:

"Just let her be happy for a bit, it's not like anything will happen..."

Chu Hao frowned and raised his cup to drink coffee to hide his displeasure:

"I just don't want her to misunderstand. If you like someone, then don't get involved with others."

Gu Minghua turned to glance at Qin Wei, then said to Chu Hao:

"But Miss Qin's job is acting. There will always be some rumors..."

"I don't mind those."

Chu Hao gave a straightforward reply. He looked at Qin Wei and told her very seriously:

"I respect your work and understand you get pursued by many because you're outstanding. What I said earlier is a requirement I have for myself. When I like someone, I devote myself wholeheartedly to her."

Gu Minghua lowered his eyes without speaking.

Chu Hao changed the subject, shifting to something else:

"But there's one thing I'm very curious about. Miss Qin, you've been embroiled in so many made up stories, some written quite explicitly or going too far. Do you not mind?"

"Hm?"

The question suddenly shifted to Qin Wei, catching her off guard. She thought for a bit before realizing he was probably talking about those fanfictions online.

"I don't mind. I occasionally read some too. I have seen some outrageous explicit paywalled content before that made me feel awkward, but that's about it. I think literary works shouldn't be strictly morally judged. It's just a form of expression, I respect their freedom to express."

Livestream comments——

【Spread this! Qin Wei reads fanfics about herself!】

【Spread this! Qin Wei reads explicit fanfics about herself!】

【Spread this! Qin Wei pays to read fanfics about herself!】

【Spread this! Qin Wei wants to read paywalled explicit fanfics about herself! So fanfic writers quickly produce more! Don't you see the original person is eagerly waiting to read them??】

Gu Minghua nodded:

"This is also one of the reasons I admire Miss Qin."

Chu Hao took the chance to ask Gu Minghua:

"hayden, you've known Miss Qin for a long time. It feels like you think quite highly of her too, and Miss Qin probably doesn't dislike you either. Why didn't you consider pursuing further, advancing the relationship?"

Gu Minghua and Qin Wei looked at each other and couldn't help laughing. Gu Minghua put down his coffee cup and said to his friend:

"Love breeds desire, needs nurturing, needs company, needs to build a family, needs..."

Gu Minghua shook his head.

"I've been attracted before, during certain moments, but most of my energy has to be spent on music. There wouldn't be enough nurturing and company...

I hope she can be my friend, we can communicate, but not let love breed sorrow, not let love breed hatred, not become unseemly. This point, Chu Hao, you understand more than me."