The solution was quite simple: Chu Tian went straight to the photography crew on site.

On a film set, if your phone runs out of battery, there's nothing a V-port battery can't fix. If one isn't enough, then use two!

Even smaller V-port batteries pack over 10,000 milliamp-hours, and it's perfectly normal for more expensive ones to have 20,000 or 30,000 mAh—far superior to any power bank.

These batteries are rare elsewhere but commonplace on a film set. Whether it's cameras for the photography crew or LED lights for the lighting team, everything runs on V-port batteries.

This was a handy trick known on film sets, so Chu Tian immediately sought them out to charge his phone.

He wore a badge identifying him as part of the film crew. Coupled with his promise to use the battery right there in front of them and not take it away, they readily agreed.

Meanwhile, the celebrity guests, despite their leisurely pace, had also arrived at the destination.

It was a small courtyard with Jiangnan charm, enclosed by grey brick walls, featuring white walls and dark-green tiles. At a glance, it was elegant, vibrant, and imbued with a sense of history.

"Teacher Lu, we've arrived!"

"Hello, Teacher Lu!"

...

As they entered, the group members greeted him one by one. Lu Yongxin, clearly expecting them, welcomed them with a warm smile.

"Ah, we have guests today, fantastic! Come on in."

"This must be Xu Qingqiu, Teacher Xu? I absolutely love your songs; your Singing Skills are incredible! It's wonderful to finally meet you. I was just wondering, did you happen to bring a physical album for me?"

The tale of Xu Qingqiu's physical album had almost become an amusing legend in the industry, with many people trying to find out where they could still buy one.

Mainly, as time went on, that album had become mythicized, and more and more people took pride in owning a physical copy. Within their circle, having a signed physical album was considered even more prestigious. Though "prestigious" wasn't quite it; it was more a case of everyone singing its praises because it was popular. Some influential figures privately adored it, and when word got out, it sparked a trend.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yongxin was also joking about this, causing Xu Qingqiu's face to flush.

"You're too kind, Teacher Lu. I'm hardly a teacher; please, just call me Qingqiu. How could I dare mention Singing Skills in front of you? I know you were once a Singer yourself, which makes you my senior."

"If you'd like a physical album, I'd be happy to deliver it to you personally."

"Oh, that would be wonderful! You have no idea, a few old friends of mine are always showing off with theirs at my place. Now, we'll see if they keep showing off!"

Of course, this was all just polite talk, a typical exchange of flattery in the business, especially since they were recording a show. No one took it seriously; it was just part of playing their roles for the camera.

"Hello, Teacher Lu, I'm Jiang Ling."

"Hello, Teacher Lu, my name is Bai Yue, but you can just call me Bai."

While the program progressed smoothly, Chu Tian, on the other side of the set, was feeling quite bored.

He chatted with members of the photography crew while watching his phone's battery percentage slowly climb.

Finally, after more than an hour, his phone was fully charged.

"Thanks a lot, buddy."

"No problem, don't mention it."

After thanking the crew member, Chu Tian made his way to the actual filming location.

"Huh? Aren't they filming here?"

When he arrived, he noticed many people chatting. If they were filming, it definitely wouldn't be like this, as it would interfere with the sound recording.

When he found Yiyi, she was eating from a box of fruit, though he didn't know where it came from.

"No, we just finished recording the greeting segment. We're making adjustments now. Later, we'll film a talent showcase for the artists."

Chu Tian nodded, but his eyes were fixed on the grapes in Yiyi's hands.

"Oh, I see. Where did you get that fruit from?"

"These? Someone gave them to me. The assistant of that artist over there—I think his name is Jiang Ling—gave them to me and asked me to help get an autographed photo."

"Really? You're getting quite the treatment, aren't you? Let me have one."

Saying this, Chu Tian reached out and took the largest bunch for himself.

"Sure, take... AH!!! Leave some for me! HMPH HMPH HMPH!!!"

Yiyi looked at the mere three grapes remaining forlornly in the corner of the box, then at the large, still-dripping cluster in Chu Tian's hand, and she completely lost her composure.

Folks, who can understand this feeling? You're happily snacking on fruit, and suddenly someone pops up and almost takes the whole lot!

Seeing her on the verge of tears, Chu Tian burst out laughing. He quickly returned the large bunch to her, then plucked off a small cluster for himself.

"Here, here, I got them for Sister Qiu. Honestly, was all that fuss necessary? I'll buy you some more later."

"Oh, they're for Sister Qiu? In that case, take them all. I've already eaten a bunch."

"Huh?..."

Isn't this change in attitude a bit too drastic?

Feeling as if his heart had been inexplicably stabbed, Chu Tian looked at the grapes in his hand, and they suddenly seemed rather tart.

Feeling dejected, he carried the grapes around to the front, where he found Xu Qingqiu chatting with Li Chunhua on a bench.

"Qingqiu, look what I've got for you~"

"Grapes? Where did you get these?"

"Heh heh, Yiyi's friend gave them to her, so I snagged some for you to try. Oh, and here's your phone; it's fully charged."

Xu Qingqiu ignored the phone, immediately taking the grapes and giving Chu Tian a flirtatious glance.

A small bunch of grapes might only have seven or eight, but these came from her boyfriend; they had to be delicious.

Seeing her happy, Chu Tian thought he might buy some more later if he had time, and also appease that heartless Yiyi.

Just as they were chatting, Lu Yongxin, having finished his discussion with the director, emerged from a room. He looked up and saw Xu Qingqiu sitting on a 'beauty's reclining chair' beside the corridor.

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