Chapter 8: Encounter at the Bookstore

Knowing that everyone would play it safe, Xu Rui didn't have any unique ideas. He took a bus to the bookstore and wandered around. After a while, he picked a book and went to the checkout counter.

Just after paying the money, Xu Rui saw Yan Ran and the cameraman entering one after another. Both of them were a little surprised.

The two cameramen were even more surprised and quickly adjusted the shooting angle to prevent the other party from entering the country.

"Are you here to buy books too?" Yan Ran was a little surprised, "Isn't it a violation of the rules to meet by chance?"

"It can only be said that the program team did not think carefully and did not consider this possibility, or they were also happy to see it." Xu Rui said about the program team without any worries.

"What book did you buy?" Yan Ran looked at Xu Rui's hand.

Xu Rui hid his hand behind his back: "I can't tell you that. If we are a team later, if I show it to you now, there won't be any surprises."

Yan Ran didn't ask further: "I don't think it's possible."

"I think so too." Xu Rui suddenly said, "Do you think the program team will be anxious if we talk for a while longer."

Speaking of this, he imitated the director's tone: "The process is wrong, this is not in the shooting plan, don't let them talk, let them separate."

"It's possible." Yanran smiled, "Then let's not talk about it for now. I'll go pick out a gift."

Xu Rui nodded: "I'll withdraw first."

"See you tonight."

"See you tonight."

When the two separated, several young students gathered around and whispered.

"Is he a celebrity, filming an idol drama? Why can't I recognize him?"

"You're stupid. How can it be possible to have so many people in an idol drama? The crew has already circled this place, and they still allow you to watch at close range?"

"Make a short video?"

"I feel like I'm filming a variety show, either a vague variety show that we haven't heard of, or one that hasn't been broadcast yet."

These students were very understanding and secretly took out their mobile phones to take photos and videos. Although they didn’t know each other and were definitely not big stars, it was rare that they encountered this kind of thing and they always posted it on their WeChat Moments.

"Is this what it feels like to be a public figure?" Xu Rui walked out of the bookstore amidst many curious eyes and was going to sit in a nearby coffee shop to wait for the next instructions from the program team.

As soon as a cup of hot coffee was served, the phone rang. Xu Rui wanted to say, maybe it was intentional.

Fortunately, the app only gave the time and place in advance, so there was no need to rush, and it was enough for him to finish his coffee slowly.

The program team gave him a location in the commercial pedestrian street of the Second Ring Road in Beijing. He would meet at 11 o'clock, have lunch together, then go shopping, and return to the villa before 6 o'clock in the evening.

Xu Rui naturally didn't get stuck and arrived at the location designated by the program crew half an hour in advance.

Not long after he arrived, he saw Hu Siyao running over with her ponytail waving: "Sorry, have you been waiting for a long time?"

Xu Rui smiled and said, "I just arrived, and you're not late. Why are you apologizing? It's still early before eleven o'clock."

"Yes." Hu Siyao opened the bag, took out a wristband from it, and handed it to him, "This is the gift I chose for you."

Xu Rui handed over the wrapped book in his hand: "Thank you, this is for you."

"Thank you, you actually packaged it." Hu Siyao was a little surprised and said quickly, "Don't think I'm insincere."

"How could it be? This wristband is very expensive." Xu Rui looked at the brand and style and estimated the price to be around two hundred.

Hu Siyao explained: "I think you have the habit of morning exercise and you should like sports, so I chose the wristband."

"I like it very much, thank you." Xu Rui thanked you again, "I think you also like sports."

"How do you know?" Hu Siyao asked.

Xu Rui explained: "Girls generally don't know how to choose wristbands. When I was eating in the morning, I noticed a slight difference in the skin color of your wrists. Judging from the width, it is probably caused by the wristbands."

Hu Siyao's face showed surprise: "Are you a detective?"

"It's possible." Xu Rui smiled.

"Mysterious!" Hu Siyao smiled and did not ask further questions. According to the rules, each other could not reveal their occupations. She raised the book in her hand and said, "Can I open it?"

"certainly."

Hu Siyao slowly unpacked the package, looked at the book in her hand, and read: "Embracing Life, what is it about?"

Opening the book curiously, she found that the book was very interesting. On the back of each page, there was a short story with illustrations, which was either inspirational, heartwarming, or made people smile. On the front of each page, there was something like A diary can be used to record small things or inspirations every day.

"It's so exquisite. My handwriting doesn't look good, so I can't bear to write on it. Thank you, I like it too." Hu Siyao carefully put the book away and asked, "What's next?"

"What do you want to eat?" Xu Rui looked at her.

Hu Siyao thought for a moment and shook her head: "I don't know either, it's up to you to choose."

Xu Rui suggested: "I know there is a pretty good tea restaurant nearby. Let's try it. Or do you want to eat snacks on the street?"

"Then...eat snacks?" Hu Siyao hesitated.

"Let's go!" Xu Rui was very happy and immediately took Hu Siyao to look for snacks on the street, and then started a shopping trip.

Just strolling around, Hu Siyao didn't like claw machines, nor did she want to play dancing machines, but she had a soft spot for racing games.

In Xu Rui's understanding, going shopping with a woman might become the ultimate form of torture. He was ready to go shopping and carry bags, but he didn't expect it to be so enjoyable.

The two of them had a great time, but the cameraman had a hard time standing behind him with a camera, filming and filming, as if he wanted to capture the whole thing.

Kang Yongjiang thought to himself, "They won't play for the whole afternoon, right?" As a result, the two of them really spent the whole afternoon in the game hall!

"It's time to go." It was Xu Rui who first realized that it was too late and wanted to go back to the villa for dinner.

"I haven't had such a good time playing for a long time." Hu Siyao was reluctant to leave.

"I can see that." Xu Rui nodded. At this moment, the two of them were much more familiar with each other and smiled at each other.

After leaving the game hall, seeing that it was almost dark, Hu Siyao asked, "Buy some food for them to take back?"

"Okay." Xu Rui nodded. The two of them walked around the street and sat back to the villa with snacks. Unexpectedly, after entering the house, they found that they were the last to come back.

"You are finally back." Yao Xuedong came over with Luo Youlin, holding a billiard cue in his hand. The two should be playing billiards.

Seeing the snacks in their hands, Yao Xuedong said, "We bought them too, and Luo Youlin and Yan Ran also bought them."

In one sentence, their groups were revealed.

"It's okay. Eat the ones that are not suitable for staying overnight at night, and put the others in the refrigerator." Luo Youlin smiled.

Yan Ran and Shen Ying were chatting on the sofa. When they heard the sound, they came out.

"Where did you go?" Yan Ran asked.

Xu Rui and Hu Siyao looked at each other, and he spoke: "I accidentally went to the game hall, and then I accidentally came here now."

"You went to the game hall to play for the whole afternoon?" The others were surprised.

"Yes, what about you?" Hu Siyao asked back.

So they each made their own statements. While they were chatting, the app sent another message. They looked at it and realized that it was finally time to guess and announce their professions.