Chapter 237 (Updated 237-237)

237:

After Ye Qingxi finished her homework, Aunt Zhang prepared the meal and went upstairs to call them.

Mu Shaowu took Ye Qingxi downstairs for a meal, while silently observing his father's expression.

Unfortunately, his father was always the same, with an expression that said, "Someone owes him eight hundred million, so you might as well kill him." As a result, Mu Shaowu observed for a long time but still couldn't figure out whether the old man was in a good mood or a bad mood.

He was observing when suddenly, Mu Feng looked up and glared at him.

Mu Shaowu instantly looked away, feeling that he would be the next one to be stabbed.

After finishing their meal, Mu Shaowu took Ye Qingxi back to their room.

He let Ye Qingxi play with Cotton Candy, while he went into his study and made a phone call to Feng Que.

Feng Que had just finished dinner with his grandfather and was walking back to his room when his phone rang.

He looked down and saw it was Mu Shaowu.

Feng Que answered the phone and pushed open his bedroom door. "What's up?"

"Something came up," Mu Shaowu said, somewhat embarrassed.

"explain."

"Um... Director Feng, when is the approximate start date for filming this movie?"

"February, perhaps," Feng Que said.

He was shooting against a modern backdrop, so he didn't need to build sets; he only needed to choose locations, which he had already selected in advance.

The cast is almost finalized, so filming should begin around February.

Mu Shaowu: ...

Mu Shaowu tentatively asked, "Does our film still need investment?"

Phoenix Palace: ? ? ?

"We don't need it for now."

“We can have more even if we don’t need more,” Mu Shaowu said with a smile. “When it comes to investing, is it ever too much?”

Phoenix Palace: ...

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

"I just want to ask if it's possible to move the boot-up time forward a bit?"

"Why?"

Feng Que was puzzled. Even if Mu Shaowu had a scheduling conflict, he should have moved it to a later date, not an earlier one. He would have been on set in February too.

“It’s like this,” Mu Shaowu said, “Xiao Xi and the others will be on holiday around January 15th after their final exams. I don’t want filming to affect his studies too much. So I was thinking that if possible, it would be best to let him finish filming his scenes during his winter break, so that when school starts, he can go back to school like other kids.”

"Of course, I am willing to bear the financial losses incurred by the production crew in this matter."

"If there's anything I can help with, I'll definitely do it."

Feng Que: ...He always said that.

It turns out it was all for his son!

Surprisingly, they're quite mutually attracted.

The son was willing to audition alone to join the film crew for his father.

The father was willing to bear a huge loss for his son's education, which was only in the second grade.

That's really enviable.

"Are you teaching me how to do things?" Feng Que asked deliberately.

Mu Shaowu: ...

Mu Shaowu was of course aware that his idea was somewhat rash.

Starting the machine ahead of schedule means that the preparation process needs to be accelerated, and many things that were not urgent before will have to be rushed, which will inevitably involve financial expenditures.

Moreover, every director has their own preferred shooting style, especially a director like Feng Que who is already well-known; he certainly has his own habits when it comes to filming.

Under these circumstances, it would indeed be presumptuous to ask him to spend forty days filming a scene with just one person.

But if he didn't do it this way, Mu Shaowu felt that his father would never agree.

Sending his father's precious grandson to act in a movie was practically suicide for his father.

Now they're taking up his class time and affecting his studies. Not to mention his father, even Mu Shaowu himself thinks he deserves to die!

So Mu Shaowu could only say, "I know my request is inappropriate, but I really don't want his filming to affect his normal life. So if you're willing, Director Feng, I can help with any losses the crew might suffer, your personal losses might suffer, or anything else that needs assistance. In the future, no matter what happens to you, you can come to me. Consider it a favor I owe you."

"one?"

Mu Shaowu: ? ? ?

So, "two?"

"two?"

Mu Shaowu: ? ? ?

No, two aren't enough?

Three?

Three is the most!

He's a top star, after all!

Three is enough!

Feng Que smiled and found him quite amusing.

He was just teasing Mu Shaowu anyway. Starting filming half a month early wasn't a big deal for him, and he was willing to make this compromise for Ye Qingxi.

After all, he didn't want to interfere too much with Ye Qingxi's studies.

—Children should naturally prioritize their studies.

"Alright, considering these three favors you've done, I agree," Feng Que said.

Mu Shaowu breathed a sigh of relief. Great! He finally had a better chance of surviving his father's clutches.

“However, you don’t need to worry about money. What you need to worry about is your acting skills. So from tomorrow after you sign the contract until filming begins, you must accept my acting guidance.” Feng Que asked him, “Any problems?”

“No problem.” Mu Shaowu replied without hesitation.

that is……

"Do we need to meet with the acting coach in person?"

"Otherwise what?" Feng Que asked, puzzled. "Do you think I'm planning to make you take online classes?"

"Of course not," Mu Shaowu said. "It's just that you're not in S City right now, I'm in X City, so it seems like I should go there or you should come to me?"

Phoenix Palace: ...

Mu Shaowu certainly hoped that he would come, otherwise, if he went there, wouldn't he and his precious son be separated?

He can't possibly fly there in the morning and back in the evening. What if Feng Que is delayed? He can just get back, wash up, and prepare to fly there again.

So Mu Shaowu enthusiastically recommended, "Director Feng, you haven't been to X City before, have you? Why don't you come and visit us? We have a long history and culture, diverse scenery, many attractions, and lots of snacks. You can stay for two or three months to relax. Of course, I'll cover all the expenses. You just need to have fun."

Feng Que: ...How come he didn't realize how talkative he was when they first met?

You're quite the talker, aren't you?

What if I don't want to go have some fun?

Mu Shaowu: ...You don't even want this?!

"Why don't you think about it?" Mu Shaowu said sincerely.

“Give me a reason,” Feng Que said.

Mu Shaowu: ? ? ? !!!

Does this even need a reason?!

Free food and lodging, all entertainment included! What more reason do you need?!

"Then... I'll consider this another favor I owe you?"

“You already owe me three favors,” Feng Que reminded him.

Mu Shaowu: !!!

So what reason do you want?!

“How about this,” Feng Que rested his chin on his hand, “I’ve never been to your place before, but it’s not very interesting for me to go alone. If you’d be willing to be my local guide and show me around…”

"I do!" Mu Shaowu answered without hesitation, even interrupting the question!

It's just a local tour guide, isn't it?

He would gladly accept being a local guide in exchange for staying here and spending time with his son!

"Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of you, make you happy, and make your trip worthwhile."

Hearing his words and the joy in them, Feng Que couldn't help but laugh.

He thought that the second young master of the Mu family was a top star, and his personality would be more mature or more arrogant.

Surprisingly, he's quite a big boy.

No wonder he was able to raise Ye Qingxi to be so gentle and lovely.

"Okay. Then you don't need to come with Xiaoxi tomorrow. I'll go over in a few days and contact you then. You can sign the contract then."

"Okay," Mu Shaowu replied. "Thank you so much, Director Feng."

"You are welcome."

Feng Que hung up the phone, thought for a moment, went out, went downstairs, and came to his grandfather.

"Grandpa, I'm going out in a few days."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Feng frowned instantly. "Who was it that said the main reason for coming back this time was to keep me company? Was it you?"

Feng Que raised her hand and put her arm around his shoulder. "So haven't I been with you for a long time already? This is for work. My movie is about to start, and I found an actor. I have to go and teach him step by step."

Grandpa Feng was displeased, "He's an actor now, and you still have to teach him step by step, and you still have to go over there. What kind of actor is he, such a big star?"

"That's definitely a big name, a top influencer."

"So what if he's a top star? You've worked with this movie star before."

Feng Que sighed, "If this were a movie star, would I need to fly over here now and teach him step by step?"

"So can't you choose another one?"

"That won't do, this is a special case." He patted his grandfather on the shoulder. "I'll bring you a present when I come back!"

"You're already being kind by bringing yourself back," said Old Master Feng.

Feng Que smiled and stroked his grandfather's beard.

Meanwhile, Mu Shaowu finally made up his mind, opened the door to his study, and decided to go see Mu Feng.

Looking at his resolute expression, as if saying "The wind is howling, the Yi River is cold, the hero departs never to return," Ye Qingxi asked in confusion, "Dad, what are you going to do?"

"It's an emergency overtime shift," Mu Shaowu said. "I'll go ask your grandfather what to do."

Ye Qingxi nodded, "Oh."

When he heard Mu Shaowu mention his grandfather, he quickly asked, "Dad, should I tell my grandfather about my trip to film a movie?"

Mu Shaowu: What else?

"Then when you see Grandpa later, don't tell him. Let me tell him. Grandpa won't scold me."

But Grandpa will scold you, Ye Qingxi thought to herself.

Mu Shaowu nodded. "Mm."

Are you kidding me? How could he possibly let his son say that?!

Does that mean he's just a father hiding behind his son?!

It's already quite unacceptable that he got the movie "Phoenix Gate" through his son.

Therefore, he had to talk to his father himself and make sure that Ye Qingxi was not allowed to go.

Mu Shaowu went downstairs, pushed open the door to Mu Feng's study, and went inside.

Mu Feng raised his head, and the next second, he saw Mu Shaowu kneel down with a "thud".

Mu Feng: ...

"I have something to tell you." Mu Shaowu looked at him.

Mu Feng had a headache.

The last time Mu Shaowu knelt down to speak like this was when he came out of the closet.

Now, he's kneeling again.

"Did I ever tell you that a man's knees are worth gold? Stand up!"

Mu Shaowu: "Why don't you listen to what I have to say before you decide?"

Mu Feng: "Speak."

Mu Shaowu: ...

Mu Shaowu could only bite the bullet and say, "Xiao Xi wants to act with me, to make a movie together. He has already passed the audition, and the director appreciates him very much, so... this winter break, Xiao Xi may be going to make a movie with me."

“But only during the winter break.” Mu Shaowu assured him, “I’ve already talked to the director. We’ll focus on filming Xiao Xi’s scenes during the winter break, so it won’t affect his schooling. Besides, his scenes aren’t as many as mine, so even if we concentrate the filming during the winter break, he won’t be too tired. He’ll still have plenty of rest every day, so it won’t affect his health.”

Mu Feng: ...

Mu Feng looked at his guilty second son.

Shouldn't he feel guilty?!

He said that he knelt down as soon as he came in!

Shouldn't he be kneeling?!

"Mu Shaowu, did I make you become Xiaoxi's father so that he could pursue his dream of entering the entertainment industry with you?!"

Mu Fengqi said, "Although Xiao Xi is not a member of our Mu family by blood, in my heart he is my own grandson. He has the same right to inherit as Xiao Cheng! Especially since he is so smart! I watched your variety show. He is quick-witted and resourceful. He can break things down into two parts and come up with ideas for price reductions, discounts to attract customers, and bundled sales. He also considers costs and customer preferences. He is simply a natural-born businessman!"

"And now you're doing this! You want him to go make movies! What's the point of making movies? If making movies were useful, would He Yao be in this state now?!"

“You want to film, you love filming, you say it’s your interest, I can’t stop you, fine, go ahead and film, but why are you bringing Xiaoxi along?! Xiaoxi is only six years old! Is this the age for filming?!”