Chapter 33

As soon as Yan Yunzhen finished speaking, the two of them fell into a subtle silence.

Actually, the two hadn't had any contact in ten years. No matter how much they loved each other back then, it was only then. Otherwise, after ten years, they would have found a chance to reconcile. So, to be honest, Lu Zixi rarely felt "missing Yan Yunzhen." When he thought of or saw Yan Yunzhen, he felt more of a sense of melancholy. But during this time together, he truly felt that there was still something between them that hadn't yet been resolved.

Perhaps it was because the youthful first love was too unforgettable, or perhaps it was because both of them were too outstanding, no one could forget the heart-beating moment of the glimpse. Although ten years have passed, they still occupy an irreplaceable position in each other's hearts, but that layer of feelings has been frozen, as if waiting for someone to awaken it.

Yan Yunzhen's words "I miss you a little" were like a wake-up call.

Ten years have passed, and I suddenly realized that I actually miss you a little.

The sound of waves coming from the other end of the phone was particularly obvious in the quiet night.

Perhaps, as Lu Zixi himself said, he was born in a military hospital by the sea, which gave him a special fondness for the sea. He loved the sound of the waves, so much so that when he couldn't sleep, he would turn over the waves in his sleep and listen to them. This sound made him feel very calm.

But now, even though he was listening to the sound of the waves, he still felt his heart beating faster. He could even hear the sound of his own heartbeat gradually drowning out the sound of the waves.

Yan Yunzhen still didn't say anything, as if waiting for his response.

But the word "I miss you" seemed to be stuck on the tip of Lu Zixi's tongue, his face flushed red, and he couldn't spit it out.

He didn't know what was wrong with him. Perhaps it was because he'd been raised by his father in a rough way, and he thought it was too much for a grown man to talk about love and affection. Even when filming, emotional scenes weren't his forte. This led to a consequence: when it came time to express his feelings, he became unexpectedly reserved, very shy about expressing his emotions, and even felt embarrassed to say anything sweet. He was as innocent as a 17 or 18-year-old boy.

Yan Yunzhen obviously understood his temper and didn't mind it. He chuckled on the other end of the phone and tried to change the subject: "By the way..."

At the same time, Lu Zixi spoke.

"Um... when will you be back?" He whispered awkwardly, "I live alone, so the house is a little empty."

Yan Yunzhen was stunned.

Then he laughed.

His laughter is so gentle that even in the cold sea breeze, it still makes people feel the soothing warmth.

"It's almost there." Yan Yunzhen said with a smile, "Little Lamb, stay home and wait for me to come back. Don't run around."

"...Oh, by the way, Changxing won't release the photos again, right?" Lu Zixi felt his face getting hot, and quickly found a random topic to ask, "After all, the photos are with them, they can release them whenever they want..."

"No." Yan Yunzhen finished laughing and sighed softly, his tone finally returning to his usual indifference and seriousness. "The negative has been destroyed. That photo has completely disappeared."

"Did Yuanhong do it?" Lu Zixi was a little surprised.

"Keep it secret." Yan Yunzhen slightly prolonged the ending tone, sounding somewhat mysterious.

Lu Zixi was in a daze for a moment, then he realized that the huge rock that had been weighing on his heart for a long time suddenly fell to the ground.

After he was reborn into this body, the biggest hidden danger was gone.

From then on, he could get rid of the shadow of Changxing and live in the sunshine without any scruples. He no longer felt that others had something on him and he could hold his head high and live his life with dignity.

"Thank you." Lu Zixi said sincerely.

"Nothing." Yan Yunzhen brushed the matter off lightly, as if it were really just a piece of cake. "Also, because the promotion time here has been extended, I came back too late, and the film crew can't wait any longer. They should take some stills tomorrow. If you're free tomorrow, don't wait for me, and go shoot with tomorrow's group first."

"Ah, okay." Lu Zixi reacted for a moment before realizing what he was talking about. He was immediately startled. "I'll contact Song Yang tomorrow to arrange a time."

"Well, come on." Yan Yunzhen said, "Rest well and perform well."

"You... should also go to bed early." Lu Zixi stuttered for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Come back early."

"Do you miss me?" Yan Yunzhen didn't hang up the phone, but stubbornly went back to the beginning of the topic.

There was still silence on the other end of the phone. Just when he thought Lu Zixi would not say anything else, he heard a very soft "hmm".

Just that simple word "hmm" seemed to have some magic power, which made his heart soften completely.

It is harder than climbing to the sky to ask the young soldier who was raised in the military compound to say to him gently and tenderly that he misses him.

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After Lu Zixi hung up the phone, he sat on the balcony and enjoyed the breeze for a long time before he finally calmed down.

Is Yan Yunzhen flirting with him?

This means... you are interested in him, right?

Lu Zixi originally felt that it was a bit embarrassing that he was already in his twenties but his rank was not even half that of Yan Yunzhen. But then he changed his mind and realized that he was so dazzled by such a top-tier celebrity in the entertainment industry and a recognized national male god that it would be the same no matter who else was in his place. Maybe they would fall for him before him. It seemed... not so difficult to accept.

Even a little... a little pride that shouldn't be there?

What a mess.

He shook his head vigorously, trying to get rid of these things from his mind as much as possible.

Changxing is no longer a threat, and public opinion has almost reached its best amidst everyone's laughter. However, the subsequent lawsuit must be fought, and he must be mentally prepared for a protracted war if he wants to completely overthrow Changxing. A protracted war is not won overnight and tests the energy and endurance of both parties. Therefore, this matter can be put aside for the time being. What is more important now is tomorrow's stills.

Although when the news that he would play the role of the young military officer in "Clinic No. 58" came out, it seemed that both Yan Yunzhen and his own Weibo were full of blessings and excitement, but in fact, Lu Zixi knew in his heart that this was entirely due to the fact that the CP fans and the fighting power of both parties were too strong and completely controlled the comments in the comment section, and the original book fans were relatively satisfied with Yan Yunzhen's participation, and they also believed in Yuanhong's reputation in selecting people. Multiple factors added up, so he didn't see too many negative reviews.

There are definitely people who are dissatisfied with or question his getting the role of Xiao Jun Ye, and there are definitely not a few of them. With big IPs, famous directors and top-tier traffic gathered together, let alone a supporting role like Xiao Jun Ye who is quite popular among fans of the original novel and has a rivalry with Yan Yunzhen, even if he plays a small and insignificant role, it is a good thing to make a lot of money. So why did such a lucrative job fall on a newcomer like him who has no fame and no experience? Moreover, although his acting skills were superb in the past, who can guarantee that he can play such a complex role as Xiao Jun Ye? After all, the difficulty coefficient of playing a campus male god is much lower, and it is very likely that he will play himself. How can fans of the original novel not worry?

This incident did not trigger a large-scale quarrel, and Lu Zixi was already very glad that he had a good reputation among the public.

He has to put in his utmost preparation to silence the gossips and give an explanation to the fans of the original novel who love this book.

The next morning, Song Yang took the initiative to contact him and explained some of the things he should pay attention to when joining the crew. Finally, he said, "The director of this movie is Zhou He. He has a bad temper, but as a director, he is first-class and values talent. He was not present during the casting that day, so he may be a little dissatisfied with your sudden joining the crew. If his attitude is not good, please bear with me. I believe that when you show your ability, he will look at you with new eyes."

Zhou He!

When Lu Zixi heard this name, he felt reassured and became more confident about the movie.

Zhou He is a legend. He rarely makes a splash, but when he does, it's always a blockbuster. Any new talent he favors becomes a huge star. He singled out Lu Zixi, then just 18 years old and entering college, for his first film, which became an overnight sensation. Furthermore, he exclusively makes commercial films, whatever makes money. Miraculously, unlike other commercial directors, he's not criticized for only focusing on profit and making bad movies. Instead, his films feature grand and stunning scenes or tightly plotted, detailed plots. In short, while the themes may not be thought-provoking or worth revisiting, they're truly worth the price of admission.

In recent years, IP adaptations have not been very popular. The adapted works are either changed beyond recognition, or the degree of filming restoration is not high, which makes fans of the original work angry and relies entirely on the fans of the leading actors to maintain traffic, or they rely entirely on huge amounts of money for marketing. Everyone says it is not good, but it can be seen everywhere. There are even many people who follow the series while cursing, which is the so-called "the more bad, the more popular". In the long run, IP adaptations have left a bad impression on people.

This time, Yan Yunzhen actually took on this film, which caught everyone by surprise. It also made Lu Zixi doubly guarantee the film in his mind - the three words "Yan Yunzhen" are his trademark, a golden signboard that has never failed since his debut. He must be confident that the film will not receive too bad a response.

"There's one more thing I feel I need to tell you in advance. I just found out about it, too." Song Yang pushed his glasses and pondered for a moment. "It's said... Chang Yi finally got a role in the movie. He plays opposite you—as your brother, an outstanding Kuomintang officer."

The author has something to say: I, the stubborn author who wants to read 6,000 words a day, will post an update before midnight! In other words, there will be another update in the early morning! What! What! Da!

Also: I always want to write about Lu Xiaoyang and Yan Yingdi's childhood, as well as their high school days. If many people want to read it, I will write about it when I focus on writing the extra chapters in the future.

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