Chapter 65 The couple likes to pretend not to know each other and pursue each other

For a moment, Gu Qiming felt embarrassed as if someone had exposed his true thoughts.

He even found it hard to speak...

Was he being too obvious?

He wondered if he was too utilitarian, and everything was written on his face, leaving a bad impression on others before he even opened his mouth.

Gu Qiming was so anxious that his face turned pale, but he couldn't utter a word.

"I……"

Seeing that the reheated dish had been served, Shen Shiman took a few bites and put down his chopsticks, slowly wiping his mouth with a tissue.

Gu Qiming knew that if he didn't say it now, he might never have the chance to say it again, but he was frustrated because he was tongue-tied and had no social skills, so he could only look anxious and pale.

"Qiao Shibai told me that Mr. Gu was an actor who started out as a martial arts actor and had also worked as a martial arts director for several years. He was a real martial artist."

Shen Shiman thought of something and took the initiative to bring up the topic.

"Did Lao Qiao tell you everything?" Gu Qiming was surprised.

Qiao Shibai is that friend of his.

Shen Shiman nodded: "He asked me to help see if there is a suitable role for you to audition. If there is no role, it would be good for you to stay in the group and be a martial arts director."

Gu Qiming felt even more embarrassed.

His friends have paved the way for him to this extent, but he doesn't even have the courage to take one more step. It's really embarrassing.

"Then Director Shen, please take a look..."

He licked his lips and sat up straighter and more reserved: "Can I have a chance?"

Shen Shiman nodded: "Teacher Gu, give me an email address and I will send you the audition invitation and the script. See if there is any role you like."

"Of course!"

Gu Qiming shouted excitedly: "My favorite is Changwen Daxia..."

After saying this, his face immediately turned red again.

The hero Changwen can be considered as half the protagonist.

Strictly speaking, the book "Asking about Action" does not have a clear protagonist.

The book begins with the perspective of a young boy named Tianxing, telling stories about great heroes who are chivalrous, brave, and save the dying and the wounded.

The story involves the conspiracy of imperial court, the chivalry in the rivers and lakes, the small family in the big family, the love between children and daughters, etc. The characters are full and tear-jerking.

What Gu Qiming regretted most was that the great hero Chang Wen sacrificed his life in Jiaxing Pass to fight against foreign enemies, which bought time for the army's deployment and finally brought a glimmer of hope.

Whenever he saw this part of the plot, Gu Qiming wished he could go into the book and die for Chang Wen.

The young Tianxing was a prince of a small country that Changwen was protecting. He was persecuted by the imperial power and became a wanderer. With the companionship and protection of Changwen, who was also his master and disciple, father and son, and best friend, he finally restored order and led the small country, which was not rich, to expand its territory, annex the nine countries, and become the overlord...

To be honest, Tianxing, as the main character, does not have as important a role as Changwen, and I don’t know if the author doesn’t like the character of Tianxing very much. In some places, he seems to be vilified as a vent.

As a result, the character of Tianxing is intertwined between darkness and light, which is a bit twisted.

This makes the character of Chang Wen even more lovable...

Gu Qiming, a martial arts actor who is almost unknown in the entertainment industry, said right away that he wanted to play Chang Wen. Isn't this a joke?

So after he finished speaking, he felt a little embarrassed.

Shen Shiman, however, thought it was nothing. The role of Chang Wen was one of superb martial arts, which required some basic skills.

"Then you should think carefully about the role of Changwen and come for the audition when the time comes."

Gu Qiming was shocked: "Can I, can I..."

He was very reserved: "You don't have to promote me for Lao Qiao's sake. I know that I have no reputation in the circle, let alone outside of it. For so many years, I have not been able to get any roles, so I can only switch to other odd jobs..."

A role as outstanding as Chang Wen, which also has a lot of important lines, should be played by someone who is well-known, has good acting skills and has won awards.

Even if you settle for the next best thing, you should use actors and stars with greater traffic.

How could it not be his turn as an unknown little martial artist?

"Good roles belong to those who are capable!"

The sound of Shen Shi's slow movements on the ground was also a manifestation of her persistence.

That's why she didn't directly decide to let Song Wenxing play the male lead Tianxing.

Even the role of Tianxing was originally planned to be tailor-made for him.

But if Song Wenxing can't support this role, or meets someone who is more suitable for this role, she will still choose the latter.

Gu Qiming was greatly impressed by Shen Shiman's attitude and felt much more relaxed. He directly said that he would try his best to win.

Ask the hero...that's his dream role.

After knowing that he had a chance to fight for it, Gu Qiming even ate two more bowls of rice: "...You don't know, Qiao Shibai, that ruthless guy, hurriedly called me over, didn't even give me a bite of rice, and sent me back again."

He grumbled as he ate, "I followed the crew's car back and forth and finally got to the airport. In order to save some money, I bought a ticket for the early morning."

"The things in the airport are so expensive! I didn't dare to eat anything except some free hot water. I went through all this trouble. In the end, he didn't even offer me a meal or a cup of hot tea, and told me to get out of here as soon as possible..."

Perhaps he finally relaxed from the things that were on his mind, and Gu Qiming started to talk more, as relaxed as he was at the beginning of the show.

"I thought, if this was the case, he could have just told me over the phone, but he made me go through all the trouble of making this trip. Not only did I have to pay for the round trip flight, but I also lost half my life."

Shen Shiman did speak up for Qiao Shibai: "Maybe he didn't know at first. After all, the news that "Ask the Stars" was about to start filming was really too sudden."

"That's true..." Gu Qiming agreed: "Old Qiao is well-informed, otherwise I wouldn't have had such a good opportunity to come to Director Shen and eat with you!"

Song Wenxing watched the two of them chatting happily and couldn't help but snorted: "That's because Qiao Shibai is her brother, otherwise how would she know about this news that even I only knew about not long ago."

Snap!

Gu Qiming lost his grip on the chopsticks and they fell onto the table.

"Qiao Shibai is your brother!?"

His voice rose a few notches in shock.

Shen Shiman doesn't look very old, but Lao Qiao looks to be almost 40 years old.

Although I have never asked the other person's age seriously, he looks older than me.

Could it be that Lao Qiao, bah, Qiao Shibai has been taking advantage of me all these years?

Besides...these two people's last names don't seem right, do they?!

Shen Shiman didn't expect Song Wenxing to be so jealous even about this, and glared at him.

Then he also frankly said: "Qiao Shibai is indeed my cousin. My father's surname is Qiao, and I took my mother's surname."

Gu Qiming was so surprised that his mouth almost opened wide. He still couldn't believe what he thought of: "Then Qiao Group is not yours..."

"Qiao Group is a family business, and it is currently managed by my eldest brother."

Shen Shiman touched his nose, as if he was a little embarrassed: "The young people of our generation are all a bit idle, so neither Qiao Shibai nor I have developed in this direction..."

Originally, she was planning to major in finance and management, and take up directing and writing as a hobby.

However, Song Wenxing suddenly entered the entertainment industry, so she dropped out of school after her freshman year and retook the exam, choosing to become a director.

Anyway, she has her brother at home...

Besides, when the two siblings drew lots to choose their surnames, her brother drew Shen, but then switched it with her. So it is normal for him to take on the responsibility of being the family heir now!

However, these were his own affairs, so Shen Shiman didn't say anything.

Even so, it was enough to shock Gu Qiming.

He suddenly felt that the steamed grouper in his hand was no longer fragrant.

I wish I could hug Shen Shiman's thighs and call him daddy...

"No wonder the author of "Ask the Business" specifically asked you to be the director. If it were me, I would also do my best to protect such a wealthy and powerful lady from a wealthy family!"

Not to mention that Shen Shiman's filming technique is very good and the story is very strong, just talk about the financial support behind it...

Even if the young lady casually reveals her fingertips, it is enough to prove that the entire production is well-made! !

Shen Shiman: "...The author of "Ask the Journey" specifically asked me to be the director, not because I am the eldest daughter of the Qiao family."

Gu Qiming suddenly felt that he had said something wrong.

He said that people got the authorization because they have money, doesn't that mean that they have no real power and only have money?

Gu Qiming secretly regretted it, thinking that he might have offended Shen Shiman...

Which director would listen to others' comments about you: You have no ability at all, you just have money.

Shen Shiman didn't mind at all.

She was telling the truth...

The author of "Asking about Travel" may not even know that she is the eldest daughter of the Qiao family.

It is likely that many people don't know this.

After all, her last name is not Qiao...

Besides, each family has their own things to do and usually do not interfere with each other.

It looks like... family ties are fading.

When I was a kid, my family of four still had time to sit together and have a meal.

Since my eldest brother started his internship at Qiao's, he has been rotated to various branches. In recent years, he has lived abroad for a long time. It was not until a few years ago that he returned to take over the head office in China...

It can be said that in the past seven or eight years, the family has rarely seen each other.

We don’t even have meals together during the Chinese New Year.

Her mother is a painter. Ever since she and her brother were able to live independently, they have traveled around the world to collect inspiration.

After her eldest brother became independent, her father felt at ease and traveled around the world...

The old couple would occasionally "meet by chance" somewhere, then pretend not to know each other and pursue each other fiercely.

It can be said that in the past seven years...

She was the only one left in their family, living alone in the country.

Shen Shiman: "I don't know the author of "Ask the Traveler" either. Our collaboration was mostly done online."

Including the contract, they signed everything online.

It’s not like she hasn’t suggested meeting in person.

After all, there are some plot details that need to be discussed further...

But the other party refused with various reasons.

It's like...

It was an acquaintance she knew who didn't want her to discover his identity, so he kept it a secret.

The reason why I think so is because this person is a little too familiar with her.