Chapter 103 Inviting Fang Xin to lunch

The night was dim, and a faint light was flickering outside the window, shining on the white gauze curtains.

Fang Xin lay on the bed wrapped in a quilt, her mind wandering.

Why did Xu Shi'an say such a thing, and why did he feel nervous because of what Xu Shi'an said?

If I'm not overthinking it, then the other person's meaning is very clear, is... do you like him?

But why do you like him?

The person Xu Shi'an likes should be Lu Ziyan, who is an artist under Yuexing. They meet each other often, and Xu Shi'an pays more attention to him and is gradually fascinated by Lu Ziyan.

In this situation, neither of them liked each other, but instead liked him, an outsider.

The plot is changing so fast, what should I do next?

The intrusive thoughts tormented Fang Xin so much that she couldn't sleep all night, and she still had to shoot the next day.

Fortunately, since this time they were going to shoot some outdoor scenes, Director Wan asked them to go earlier and take them to a farther place.

The next day, Xu Shi'an went out at the usual time to wait for Fang Xin. He waited at the elevator entrance for a long time but didn't see anyone. He looked at his watch and it was already half past eight.

If he doesn't come out, either he's not here, or he has no role to play this morning.

He sighed slightly, took the elevator downstairs and went to the company.

Director Wan brought people to a small county town in City A, which was a picturesque place with clear water and green hills. Some of the buildings were very consistent with the Republic of China period. After finding a place, they quickly settled down and then asked people to set up the scene and prepare for filming.

Fang Xin was a little absent-minded while doing her makeup. Xiao Huai called him several times but got no response.

"Brother Xin!"

"Ah?" Fang Xin came back to his senses, was stunned for two seconds, and his eyes were a little blurred.

"Director Wan called you, what are you thinking about so absent-mindedly?"

Putting aside these thoughts in her mind, Fang Xin smiled apologetically, "I was just thinking about what role to take next. Did Director Wan call me? Then I have to hurry."

Fang Xin also shook her head, trying to come back to her senses. She was really scared by Xu Shi'an's phone call last night. Regardless of whether it was what she thought it was, they didn't need to meet for the time being.

What if Xu Shi'an himself didn't understand it clearly, and asking a few more questions would only cause more trouble for himself.

After finishing her makeup, she stood up and went out. Director Wan urged her to hurry up, and Fang Xin nodded and got ready.

"Start!"

The building was silent. Fear of war was on everyone's face. Everyone was uneasy.

Wen Zhishu came with food and distributed it to everyone. He himself was dressed simply, but the people here were in tattered clothes and had bruises all over their bodies.

He also distributed the medicine he brought with him to everyone. If some people had difficulty with the procedure, he would help them apply the medicine.

"pain!"

Wen Zhishu moved slowly, "Please bear with me, I'll try to be faster."

Someone suddenly cried out, and the subtle sound attracted attention, "When will this day end..."

Some people were moved by the emotions. A child threw himself into a woman's arms and cried, "Mom, I'm scared, sob, sob, sob..."

These people were from outside the city. They were beaten by the enemy and had nowhere to escape, so they had to flee here.

After treating his wounds, Wen Zhishu's expression became gloomy. He lowered his head and listened to people's cries and shouts of injustice.

It's so heartbreaking and painful to listen to.

After a moment, he stood up. He was thin and looked frail, but his words were powerful: "Everyone, this is your only refuge right now. If anything happens, I will protect you all!"

A man in the corner coughed twice. He was hiding in the dark, so his expression could not be seen clearly. His voice was hoarse, "What guarantee do you have? The country can't protect us, how can you rely on yourself?"

Everyone heard this, the women curled themselves up, the children hugged the only person around them who could give them a sense of security, and the men were powerless to roar.

"That's right! How long can you protect us by yourself?!"

"You are just an actor, what are you talking about! We are alive today by ourselves!"

"The enemy will soon devour us. You are saying such presumptuous things here. You might as well run away as soon as possible!"

Wen Zhishu stood there alone and helpless, with countless people attacking him from behind. He was powerless and silent, and everyone roared in anger again upon seeing this.

There was a constant stream of noise, and one person stood among the crowd, somewhat isolated and alone.

When everyone had nowhere to vent their anger, he softened his voice and smiled, "Someone told me that when a country is destroyed and a family is ruined, everyone has their own choices. Now that everyone has fled here, I can still protect everyone for now."

"As long as there are people alive, the cause of the war will not be over. I will use my life to give you a glimmer of hope. I swear."

Some people are silent, angry and helpless, taking out their fear on the one person who cared for them.

They hoped that Wen Zhishu could save them, but at the same time they were not confident in handing their lives over to him. They had lost too much and had nothing left to lose.

The room was silent for a moment. Wen Zhishu guaranteed with his life that he would give them a chance to survive. In today's world, which is so chaotic, it is truly precious to be able to use his own life to protect a bunch of people's lives.

What's more, they don't know each other and have no blood relationship.

"Sir, I, I believe you." A woman said with a trembling voice. She looked a little scared. Her legs had been broken by the war.

She managed to find a way to be happy in the midst of hardship, and said to Wen Zhishu with a smile, "If it weren't for you, sir, I would have died long ago."

That day, the enemy spared no one. Wen Zhishu found her groaning weakly under the rubble in the chaos of war. He pulled her out with all his strength, but found that her legs could no longer walk.

He carried the man on his back and rushed out with the child in his arms.

Then he saw these homeless people and brought them to a place that had not yet been discovered by the enemy. Afterwards he often found medicine and food for them.

"So what if the master is an actor? Do you dare to say that we have not received his kindness? Which of you who are alive now was not brought here by the master? Without the master, where would you be now?"

She was the only one who dared to confront the crowd. Wen Zhishu shook his head to indicate that it was enough. People were in panic and the war had disturbed everyone's hearts. He couldn't let them vent their anger. As long as people were still alive, nothing would count.

"Okay, everyone, rest assured. I'll let you know if there's anything."

Before leaving, Wen Zhishu tilted his head slightly and issued a final warning, "Don't do anything rash. As long as you stay put, you will have a chance to go to a safe place."

After saying this, he closed the door, left the house which housed many refugees, and headed for the teahouse in Peking again.

“Crack!”

It was not too early to finish the scene, so we went back and forth a few times before finally finishing it.

Fang Xin breathed a sigh of relief and changed out of the Republic of China style clothing he was wearing.

There will be sad times when you take on a role like this, as it is easy to be confined when you have too many thoughts. Now he is almost unable to get out of it.

Director Wan told him to have a good rest and change into dirtier clothes to prepare for the next scene.

We will stay here for a few days to shoot the following scenes.

Director Wan has almost finished filming the previous scenes, and what remains is the ending and the scene where Wen Zhishu saves people.

During the break, he received a call from someone named Xu Shi'an.

Fang Xin threw the phone away instantly. He was panicking and didn't know whether to answer the call or not.

It's twelve o'clock, time for lunch.

What's the matter with you calling at this time?

The phone kept ringing. Fang Xin watched for a long time, waiting for him to hang up. Just then, Xiao Huai walked in.

"Hey? Brother Xin, why don't you answer the phone?"

She picked up the phone and looked at the notes. Before Fang Xin could stop her, Xiao Huai directly pressed the answer button.

"Don't..."

Xiao Huai looked puzzled and then handed the phone over.

Fang Xin sighed lightly, and his mood was visibly depressed. He reached out to take the phone, put it to his ear, and answered it tentatively.

The other party did not speak immediately. Two seconds later, Xu Shian asked, "Have you eaten?"

"Not yet." It felt too stiff and unnatural, and then he added, "What about you?"

"Oh, I haven't either." Xu Shi'an rubbed his palms together, hesitated for a while and said, "What do you want to eat? I'll bring it to you."

"No need!" He answered so quickly, it was as if he had guessed what the other person was going to say. Fang Xin felt embarrassed after he finished speaking.

"I mean, I'm not in the city, so it's not convenient for you to deliver it."

Xu Shi'an hummed in confusion, and then he said, "Where are you?"

Fang Xin laughed twice, "I'm in the county town. I have to shoot a few days here. I won't be back for a few days. If you haven't eaten yet, go eat first. I'll also have a box lunch later."

After finishing the call, Fang Xin immediately hung up the phone without giving Xu Shi'an a chance to ask further questions.

He was relieved after hanging up the phone. Xiao Huai beside him looked at Fang Xin curiously, "Brother Xin, is there something wrong?"

Fang Xin quickly shook her head and waved her hands, "What can happen to me? Don't talk nonsense!"

He suddenly wrinkled his nose and said, "Next time, don't answer my phone casually, especially if it's from Xu Shi'an."

Xiao Huai blinked slyly, "Okay, got it."

On the other side, Xu Shian looked at his dark mobile phone, and his expression became gloomy.

He was in a daze for a long time until the secretary came in with someone.

Xu Shian stood up to welcome him, "Jason, welcome."

The two had lunch together, during which Jason talked a lot about cooperation, and Xu Shian also expressed his different suggestions.

The two of them were having a great chat, but when they left the restaurant they ran into Lin Hui.

Jason raised his head proudly, with some disdain, but still said hello.

"I heard that you two have recently collaborated. Would you mind having a drink with me?"

Lin Hui always wanted to get Jason's cooperation, and he would not miss any opportunity.

Jason lit a cigarette, and the smoke swirled in front of him, blocking Lin Hui's vision. "For me, cooperation depends not only on ability, but also on character."

"Boss Lin, I have rejected you many times. I don't need to say anything more, right?"

Xu Shi'an stood aside without saying a word. His expression was stern and he seemed not to care about this. Lin Hui's actions had little impact on him.

For this cooperation, unless Xu Shian gives up himself, Jason will not change his mind and choose to cooperate with others. Apart from the Xu Group, the Lin Group's charity company is Jason's other best choice.

Unfortunately, the Xu Group is in the lead, and there is also Xu Shi'an, a person who satisfies Jason.

Lin Hui's face turned even worse. Jason's words were nothing but a suppression of him, saying that he was incompetent and that he had character problems.

If I don't stop him, Jason will probably say a few more words.

"Then I won't bother you two anymore."

As soon as Xu Shi'an and Jason left, Lin Hui's face darkened, and he looked as if he would be struck by lightning if he said a few more words.