Today we have photos of ZZH from May 28, 2020, during the script reading (剧本围读 / table read) for the drama "Word of Honor" (山河令 / Shan He Ling). This was one of the first official events for the entire cast before filming began (which began a few days later, around June 3, 2020). In these photos, ZZH has a characteristic, casual, relaxed look from that era. His hair was long, dark, and layered, with a slight parting and a natural, slightly tousled volume. His bangs fell over his forehead, and he tucked his hair slightly behind his ears—a typical "soft boy/idol" style that suited his role as Zhou Zishu. Looking at his face, it's young, fresh, with sharp features and large eyes. You can see the subtle makeup, which was standard on set. Looking through the photos, we see ZZH had a focused expression, sometimes pensive, sometimes with a slight smile or surprise. For this meeting, ZZH wore a light blue oversized denim jacket over a white V-neck T-shirt. The jacket has a classic denim look with pockets and buttons—very casual, yet stylish. It's a very casual, youthful, and casual outfit—perfect for an informal script reading with the entire cast. It was the first time the cast had a script reading session together. Fans often refer to this day as "the place where the dream began" (梦开始的地方). The photos later became very popular among fans of "浪浪钉" (couple name ZZH + GJ). The atmosphere during this meeting was informal but focused—lots of notes, drinking water, and gesticulating. This was the beginning of the chemistry building between the actors, especially between ZZH (Zhou Zishu) and GJ (Wen Kexing), who would play a very close relationship. ZZH was initially a bit shy and reserved. ZZH is generally a slow-to-warm-up person. Photos show him focused, reading the script, sometimes lost in thought or with a neutral, concentrated expression. He took his readings seriously, took notes, and analyzed the role. Fans in floral robes emphasized how well he felt about Zhou Zishu's character from the very beginning. He was slightly awkward in his interactions with GJ at first. The two men didn't know each other beforehand (or very little), so they sat far apart at the table. The director suggested they move closer together because they had many scenes in common. It was also then that they added WeChats for the first time—a moment fans later praised as "cute and shy." ZZH gestured, sometimes covered his mouth with his hand, drank water, and looked at the script or at others. He wasn't extroverted, but neither was he withdrawn—just a calm and focused professional. It was a very "first meeting" vibe—a little awkwardness, a lot of focus on work, and subtle relationship building. The photos and flower bouquets from that day later became icons in the "浪浪钉" fandom, showing how one of the most popular acting chemistry pairings in Chinese dramas began from scratch. Fans describe the day as full of hope, freshness, and a slight sense of uncertainty before a big project. In them, ZZH looks focused, a little shy, but already fully immersed in the role of A Xu. Fan reactions to the script reading photos were overwhelmingly positive, warm, and nostalgic. It's one of the most iconic and beloved events in the WOH fandom. Fans described these photos as "the first day of the dream." They show the raw, genuine beginning of the actors' chemistry, before they became stars. Many looked back on them fondly after the drama aired. The most frequently commented on was how ZZH and GJ initially sat far apart, awkward, and unfamiliar. The director told them to move closer because they had a lot of scenes together—fans found it absolutely adorable. The moment they added WeChats became legendary. Fans praised his focus, his delivery, his gestures, and how quickly he "got into" the role of Zhou Zishu.
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