Wen Liang pretended to be exchanging incense, but in fact he was testing He Tianran's feelings. This question was not easy to answer.
No matter what, it was impossible for He Tianran in front of the camera to bring this matter to light. Although it could be edited later, if it were to be so straightforward and make the scene so embarrassing, then there would be no need to shoot today's Vlog. So he could only pretend to be confused and express his feelings through his likes and dislikes of perfume.
He Tianran paused for a while and replied:
"It's good, but I'm...a bit nostalgic. What others smell and what we feel may be different. Maybe this is also the influence of time. It's like we are in As the saying goes in the garage, the old Highlander that you have been reluctant to sell, and the two X5s that I have been driving since college, we both have the ability to replace them with better ones, but we can’t keep them all now. Do you use it?
The same goes for perfume. I'm used to being enveloped by such scents, so I don't necessarily have to make any changes when I encounter a better or more suitable perfume. "
The man's answer was clever. Wen Liang was stunned for a few seconds when she heard the words. She did not expect that the other party would use the words he said before or the traits they both shared to save the current situation.
However, as smart as Wenliang, he quickly found the loophole in this theory and launched an offensive:
"So, it's not a perfume issue?"
"of course not."
"Then I think this is a matter of time. Director He, you also said that you are nostalgic for the past, so you are reluctant to let go of it. Therefore, you don't have to be busy rejecting new things that are more suitable, because they will always change. It becomes something you are familiar with and integrates into your life, such as...perfume or something. Keep it by your side and use it occasionally. As time goes by, the relationship develops and the brewing is enough, I think you will have one. A more suitable judgment.”
He Tianran felt a lump in his throat. This girl's reaction was really fast. Moreover, she waved the black card he gave her and added:
"It's a bottle of perfume anyway, so don't be so pretentious, right? Can I help you swipe your card?"
"..."
Having come to this point, He Tianran couldn't make sense if he didn't accept it. He had to put on a smile and said stiffly:
"Then thank you very much, Teacher Wen..."
"Why are you thanking me for your money~"
The audience watching this scene naturally did not realize the emotional undercurrent between the two people under these words. They just felt that Wen Liang, a female artist, was very smart and quick-thinking, while He Tianran, a rich second generation, shrank in front of her. Very funny too.
He Tianran's acceptance made Wen Liang feel happy and urged:
"Now it's your turn to help me choose. Let me see Director He's taste."
The man looked around the store and started walking slowly: "I don't know much about this. The owner is not here, so I might need your help to introduce him."
"Okay, we can start with the fragrance notes first, floral and fruity aquatic notes, woody and leathery fougere notes, as well as layered blends and linear scents. Which one do you think is suitable for me?"
"..."
Wen Liang followed him with his hands behind his back, talking incessantly. He Tianran's head was pounding when he heard it, and he uttered:
"……Stop pretending."
"ah?"
"Ah no... Well, it's an adjective. I mean, it was because 'Yu Wen' escaped from marriage in the early stage to hide her identity, but she was originally a wealthy lady, and some of her domineering personality and living habits revealed in the early stage were inconsistent with her The identity of a commoner in front of others is not in harmony, so I need a perfume that has contrast and gives people an early impression of 'stop pretending'."
Under the warm gaze, He Tianran explained in a serious manner.
This way of using impressions to describe your feelings is indeed a good way to shop, but whether it is effective depends on whether the other party is on the same channel as you. This is a test of tacit understanding. After all, when you go to a barber shop, What you say, "Don't cut it too short, just trim it as you please" and Teacher Tony's idea of "trimming it," are not the same concept in most cases.
"...Well, what else?"
"Related to the character's later transformation, at this period she was like a poppy that had not yet grown up, even with a bit of alluring sweetness. On the surface, she made people fall in love, but in fact..."
As he talked, He Tianran thought of the warmth and coolness in high school for no reason. Although there were no unpleasant memories between them, there was just a... dangerous feeling?
He Tianran wasn't very clear, but before he could figure out his thoughts, Wen Liang already had a goal.
"Got it, I know a suitable one."
She quickly walked to a shelf in front of He Tianran, picked up a black bottle of perfume, and then raised her hand and put it in front of the other person's eyes.
The man took a closer look and saw that the name of the perfume was - Black Opium.
"This name... is indeed quite poisonous."
"Although it has an evil name, its fragrance is actually a gourmet flavor, and it has a very strong... sweetness."
Wen Liang gently pressed the pump, and suddenly there was a rich and sweet mixed smell of plum and caramel in the air. This smell was even sweet and pungent. Once you get used to it, you will find that there is something in it. The coffee tastes mixed with vanilla.
"I liked this perfume very much when I was in high school. The opening smell is sweet and a bit smoky. It is strong enough and eye-catching, but it is not suitable for people who are indifferent and quiet. It is 70% sweet and 30% sweet. The bitch smell makes people who like this smell crazy addicted, while people who don't like it avoid it, just like its name..."
Wen Liang held the bottle in her hand and stared down. As she spoke, she seemed to be caught up in the memories of when she was that age.
At that time, whether she was in Hong Kong or in an art class outside the school, she had always been cheered by and supported by all the stars. However, after leaving school in the past few years, her friends had gone their separate ways and their careers were not going well. A lot of changes have taken place in her mentality. Although she is still so bright and cheerful in appearance, she goes her own way...
But if she hadn't met He Tianran, she didn't know how long she could have persisted in this state, under the company's malicious marketing, and in the cruel industry environment...
"...You weren't like this when you were in high school."
Suddenly, this sentence rang in her ears, pulling her out of her memories. Wen Liang suddenly raised her head, and He Tianran said based on his impression:
"The perfume you used when you were in high school is similar to the one you use now. They both have a fruity, fresh, and cheerful feel."
"Then...it seems that Director He, you have a good impression of my high school?"
"Although there isn't much contact, it's really okay."
The seed of warmth and coolness did not turn into a seductive poppy in someone's heart, but grew into a dazzling rose.
Perhaps this is one of the important reasons why the two can meet now.
…
After the video was released, a special line of flowery characters was specially added to the conversation, indicating that the two were once high school classmates. This sentence aroused the imagination of many netizens.
"If this was a TV series, I could insert a memory to kill it! At the end of class, a male student who was leaning against the window in the class was attracted by a lively female classmate on the podium who was playing with her friends. The class bell rang, and the girl Talking and laughing, she walked past the boy and returned to her seat. A faint fruity fragrance drifted from the tip of the boy's nose. It was an ordinary afternoon with a gentle breeze, and it was also an afternoon that had been remembered in the young man's heart for many years... "
"Don't leave that big hand that floated by just now! I give you the pen, please keep writing!"
"Isn't it such a coincidence? If you said it was a specialized art school like the Film Academy, I think it would make sense. But they are still high school classmates. One is studying directing and the other is studying acting. Now not only do they have to cooperate, but he is also so cooperative with her to experience it. Life, go shopping with her, wow... This kind of foreshadowing of a youth, just for the feeling of reunion now, who knows, family members!"
"A play within a play! This is definitely a play within a play! They are all acting with emotion!"
…
He Tianran did not take the warm "black opium", but returned his eyes to the dazzling array of shelves.
He found that the names of these perfumes were quite interesting. Whether it was A Liu's bottle of green flowers before, his own Napoleon's water, or the current black opium, they were all a bit on the mark, and also had a bit of flair in the ingredients. , which gave He Tianran the idea of "explaining the meaning" and looking for it on his own.
He glanced around and was quickly attracted by a perfume packaged in a black bottle with white text on a white background. It was not particularly outstanding among various perfumes with exquisite packaging. What attracted him was the unusual name of this perfume——
Juliette has a Gun, Lady Vengeance
He Tianran picked up the bottle of perfume and sprayed it on his wrist. When he entered his nose, there was an obvious rose scent, but it was also mixed with a little herbal scent, which was spicy and had a certain aggressiveness. smell.
"What does this smell like? It feels very suitable for you... Yu Wen's later character design."
Wen Liang heard him change his words midway, gave him a meaningful look, raised the corners of his mouth, approached him, and snatched the perfume from his hand.
"This is the scent of patchouli and Bulgarian rose. Generally, perfumes with this theme are not sold very cheaply. You are quite good at picking them. What does it smell like to you?"
He Tianran sniffed: "Just...it seems like a little ambergris was added? But it's not quite right..."
Ambergris is a substance similar to oil in the body of sperm whales. It is known as one of the four famous fragrances and is very expensive. Better-quality ambergris on the market can cost several thousand yuan per gram. However, He Tianran is no stranger to this smell. When he was a child, his grandfather often ground ambergris into powder, then soaked it in alcohol to make a tincture for incense.
The previous generations of the He family were not said to be rich, but their happiness seemed to rely on the craft of making incense. However, He Tianran was not very clear about this aspect. After all, his grandfather was engaged in real estate and his father was engaged in IT. It was his turn to start making movies in his generation, and if there were any family skills, they would no longer be used.
"It's ambroxan, a synthetic material. Nowadays, many perfumes use it to replace the expensive ambergris. You really... only recognize expensive things."
The lukewarm comments made He Tianran dumbfounded, but the sharp edges and corners brought by this patchouli rose, the chic and charming outline, and the mellowness after paired with ambergris, were like the hidden touch in the eyes of a coquettish and cold woman. Light and warm.
Others don't know whether this kind of fragrance can kill He Tianran, but it does kill He Tianran.
"How should I put it? It felt like a female agent dressed up to attend a dinner party to get closer to the target in order to perform a mission. She came up with a glass of red wine, and the red slit skirt could vaguely see the silver gun tied to the root of her thigh. , this smell does have a fatal and sexy feeling..."
He Tianran made his own fragrance review in a stylish way. This kind of evaluation triggered by the association of smell is really a good way to capture inspiration.
“It feels like it’s not quite there yet, it’s just a little bit off, it’s not enough.”
Wen Liang narrowed his eyes after hearing this.
"not enough?"
While He Tianran was wondering, the girl had already leaned over and whispered in his ear:
"The female agent successfully seduced the target, then brought him to the bed and tied the target's limbs. Just as she was filled with emotion in the beautiful scenery of the wind and moon, the female agent suddenly picked up the pillow and suffocated the target to death. At this time, this breath is left on the bed. Do I understand you very well? Huh~"
A ray of warm wind blew into He Tianran's ears. He Tianran's whole body was agitated, his hairs stood on end, his scalp was numb, and he almost couldn't control his expression.
Wen Liang withdrew his head and looked charmingly at the man in front of him who looked embarrassed, breathing rapidly, and didn't know how to deal with it.
This is more than understanding, it is simply understanding...
"..."
I remember that when we were in film school, Wen Liang said that it was difficult to deal with He Tianran because the other party had become his boss and was tied up, so he only used three successes.
And now that Wen Liang has put aside her grudges after her confession, some sudden attacks are indeed difficult for men to resist, so judging from the current situation, she should have... five successes, right?
He Tianran took a deep breath and suppressed some natural restlessness.
Now not only was his face flushed, but also A Liu, who was filming on the side, was a little unable to control himself for such a direct scene, and was so excited that he didn't dare to breathe.
Although she didn't hear clearly what the two whispered, but this intimate "ear-biting" plot, the ambiguous atmosphere that filled the air, and He Tianran's reaction, she knew without guessing that Wen Liang must have said something serious. thing!
“Don’t put this section in the finished video of the Vlog!”
After He Tianran reacted, he immediately turned around and ordered A Liu with a slight gaffe.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah!"
The female romance writer behind the camera nodded her head and exchanged glances with Wen Liang, who was standing next to the man.
He Tianran pinched the bridge of his nose with two fingers. Wen Liang was so blatantly acting too randomly. Fortunately, he was surrounded by his own people and it wasn't a live broadcast. He could control some situations...
Isn't she afraid of getting angry?
"Have you all chosen?"
At this time, the female shopkeeper finally came back from buying the book. Wen Liang picked up the perfume she had chosen before, walked past He Tianran to the counter, and said with a smile as usual:
"Sister Ya, you came back just in time, we have chosen!"
Seeing Wen Liang chatting and laughing with the shop owner, even A Liu put down his selfie stick and stepped forward to sign autographs for fans. It was as if the scene just now had never happened. He Tianran stood there and wondered alone...
Didn’t I transform Wenliang today?
Why am I still the one being manipulated?
An inexplicable anger filled the heart of the young bald eagle, and he decided to teach this wild and untamable rouge horse a lesson.
Fight back! Congratulations!
Let this little bitch see how awesome you are!
(End of chapter)
