Chapter 142 You Can’t Envy Me

Director Ge didn't understand what this meant at first. "How long do we have to wait? Xiaoxiao, we should choose the roles sooner rather than later and have them start training. Otherwise, if we keep delaying, we won't be able to start filming this year."

There are many fighting scenes in "Mu Guiying". Since this is a drama mainly about women, female artists basically have to learn fighting scenes, so time must be reserved for their training. It is for this reason that Director Ge is so anxious.

Hu Xiaoxiao remained calm, as good food is never too late. "Wait until after the anniversary celebration."

Director Ge counted the days. It was only a few days until the anniversary celebration, so she could completely accept the wait. "As you say."

Seeing Hu Xiaoxiao so calm, could there be some changes to this year's TVB Anniversary Gala? Are the rumors that Hu Xiaoxiao won't win any awards true?

Hu Xiaoxiao's calmness and composure also affected Director Ge. His anxiety and urgency dissipated a lot at once, and he began to feel more confident and look forward to it.

"Artists who have rejected Director Ge before don't need to consider him anymore," said Hu Xiaoxiao.

Director Ge became furious when this matter was mentioned and said, "You don't have to tell me. I won't look for her again in the future."

Three days before the anniversary awards ceremony, Hu Xiaoxiao suddenly received a notice asking her to prepare a song, and then she would have a performance with Mingxu and the entire cast of "The Legend of Long Yijiang".

The person who came to inform her was Lu Sheng.

The other party came in person and seemed to be in a good mood.

"Lu Sheng seems to be in good spirits recently." Hu Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

Lu Sheng said amiably, "Not bad, not bad. I remember you used to be a good singer. How long has it been since you last practiced? Is it okay for you to sing a song now?"

"No problem, I've been practicing. Are we singing a duet with Mingxu?"

"No, no, no." Lu Sheng said no three times in a row. "Mingxu is tone-deaf, so it's better not to spoil the audience's ears. He can just dance with you. This year, your TV series with Mingxu has the highest ratings, and you two are known as an on-screen couple. I believe your performance will be loved by the audience."

Hu Xiaoxiao never lets her superiors down: "We will definitely live up to the expectations of Lu Sheng and the audience. We will definitely perform well."

She has been practicing singing all the time, so this is a good opportunity for her to test out her voice.

Hu Xiaoxiao was choosing a song, and picked a song that was very popular this year. He also notified Mingxu to come over to discuss the dance partner.

As in previous years, it is best for the artists to perform in the costumes from the play, which will not only leave a deep impression on the audience but also create a great stage effect.

Hu Xiaoxiao asked someone to bring the costumes and was thinking about how to design the dance when Mingxu arrived.

He was eating a pineapple bun and brought a freshly baked egg tart to Hu Xiaoxiao. "You like egg tarts. When I passed by that bakery, I saw that they were freshly baked, so I brought you one."

Hu Xiaoxiao thanked him, put down his costume, took it, and ate it while it was hot. Then he looked up at Mingxu. He had lost a lot of weight and looked handsome again. "You've lost a lot of weight. How much weight have you lost?"

"I haven't lost a pound, and I'm not on a diet." Mingxu pulled a chair and sat down, eating a pineapple bun in big mouthfuls, and took a bottle of Coke from the bag to drink.

Hu Xiaoxiao didn't believe it and walked around Mingxu. "Then why do I think you've lost weight?"

After Mingxu stuffed the last bit of pineapple bun into his mouth, he lifted up his T-shirt to show Hu Xiaoxiao, "Look! Look carefully! Look seriously! What is this?"

He simply stood up, letting Hu Xiaoxiao see it clearly, and pointed at his newly revealed abdominal muscles and said, "Isn't it new? How do you think it is? Look very manly, isn't it?"

Hu Xiaoxiao not only watched, but also tried it out himself and nodded, "It's much stronger than before. Have you been practicing these days? You look pretty hard."

"As long as I don't starve, I'm not afraid of any hardship." Mingxu was reluctant to put down his clothes. He walked to the full-length mirror to admire himself and said, "The more I think about your advice last time, the more it makes sense. Going hungry all the time is not a solution. What's the point of making money? Isn't it to eat well and dress well? If you can't even eat happily, then no matter how much money you make, life will be meaningless."

It feels really bad to touch my rumbling stomach every day.

"So, you've decided to go the tough guy route?"

"Yes, I want to become a man who looks thin when dressed and muscular when undressed. Xiaoxiao, you must remember to arrange more shirtless scenes for me in "Mu Guiying". I, Mingxu, want to become famous by stripping off my clothes!"

Hu Xiaoxiao couldn't bear to see him showing off, "We are making a serious movie, not a pornographic movie."

She threw Mingxu's costume to him and asked him to put it on quickly to see if it fit. If it didn't, he should ask someone to alter it as soon as possible.

Although Mingxu has been training hard these days, he is still much fatter than when he played Long Yjiang. The costume is too tight for him to wear, and if he makes a big movement, there is a risk that the clothes will burst.

"How about I just perform the shirt popping show on the stage, which will definitely be very entertaining, letting the audience appreciate my newly built muscles." He is fat but not lumpy, and his skin has improved after gaining weight. The areas without tanning are smooth and tender. Mingxu suddenly has a strong desire to share and wants to share with the audience.

Hu Xiaoxiao saw through his thoughts: "Then you can become famous by taking off your clothes, right?"

Mingxu praised: "You are indeed my soulmate. What do you think of my plan?"

"If you're not afraid that Charlie will jump onto the stage and beat you up in front of the entire Hong Kong audience, I'll do whatever I want."

Perhaps because he had been taught a lesson by Charlie too many times, Mingxu put on the clothes timidly, but the clothes were too tight and no matter how he altered them, he couldn't make them any bigger, especially the arms.

Mingxu posed in front of the mirror a few times and then looked at Hu Xiaoxiao, who was still ethereal in her costume. He was particularly envious and said, "You eat as much as I do, so why don't you look fat?"

"She's naturally beautiful, you can't envy her."

"I suddenly had an idea..."

Mingxu pulled Hu Xiaoxiao aside and whispered to her.

After hearing this, Hu Xiaoxiao looked at Mingxu strangely, "Are you sure?"

"Sure! I'll look fatter in this costume anyway, and it'll affect my image even more. It's better not to wear it. Maybe it can divert the audience's attention and make them ignore the fact that I've gained weight."

Hu Xiaoxiao thought about it and said, "It's not impossible...it can be quite comedic."

"That's settled then." Mingxu quickly took off his costume and threw it on Hu Xiaoxiao, then quickly ran to the costume department to ask the staff for help.

Time flies, and the day of the TVB Anniversary Awards Ceremony has finally arrived.

Last year, Hu Xiaoxiao performed on stage at the anniversary celebration, and this year as well. The difference is that last year she was a supporting role, while this year, she is the protagonist and has her own program - although she also has to bring Mingxu and other characters from "The Legend of Long Yijiang".

However, she is the well-deserved C position.

On the stage, the accompaniment of the song she chose, "A Pair of Old Leather Shoes", was already playing.