Burning

14

Richard and I were both very taciturn about the night and didn't bring up anything.

The following day, I returned to the set as usual, shooting scenes without any hint of what had happened. I didn't dare to think about it.

Several days later, while video chatting with me, Lisa casually mentioned the news about Richard's departure.

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I responded with an indifferent "well" and didn't bring up the topic again.

Lisa tactfully changed the subject. "When will the movie be filmed?"

"We've only shot one-third of the show, so I estimate we'll have to spend the Chinese New Year on the set," I replied.

With a scheduled shooting time of four months, and the end of the year fast approaching, I was already mentally prepared to spend the New Year on set.

As time passed quietly, we approached the end of the year. On the day we finished shooting at ten o'clock at night.

I checked my phone and was surprised to find a Facebook friend request from Richard!

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