Chapter 58 Chapter 58

Sun Hongfei's right eyelid has been twitching lately.

The saying goes, the left eye twitches for wealth, the right eye twitches for disaster.

But the problem is, everything has been going smoothly for him lately. The views of "Reincarnation" are rising steadily, and he can foresee how generous his year-end bonus will be. As for his career, it's even better. The CEO has already spoken to him, and he's just waiting for the head office's inspection to be completed before he can take up the position of vice president.

It doesn't look like a disaster at all?

Just as Sun Hongfei was puzzled, he happened to see Gu Xing shi bringing an artist in, and he immediately threw away these messy thoughts and went up to greet them.

Then he saw Manager Gu make a sudden stop and turn into the stairwell.

Sun Hongfei: "????"

At first, he comforted himself that Manager Gu might not have seen him, or maybe he just suddenly wanted to take the stairs for exercise.

But this happened several more times afterwards.

He finally realized that Gu Xing shi was avoiding him.

But... why?!

He hasn't done anything lately!

But he soon discovered something more serious.

Gu Xing shi was not only avoiding him, but also avoiding Manager Wen!!

It doesn't make sense!

Assistant Tang said that they had spent Qixi together some time ago. Why are they suddenly fighting?

Of course, what really confirmed it for him was at a certain banquet.

Since Gu Xing shi found out about the gossip about him, he couldn't look directly at Wen Yue, especially when he thought of Wen Yue knowing about it, he was so embarrassed that his toes curled up.

So, he chose the simplest method—to hide.

He and Wen Yue are not in the same social class, so it's not difficult to avoid him.

However, there were one or two times when he couldn't avoid it.

At a certain banquet, in order to avoid Wen Yue, Gu Xing shi arrived early and chose a corner to sit in.

He planned to keep a low profile until the end of the banquet and then sneak away when no one noticed.

However, the plan was full of hope, but the reality was very skinny.

From the moment he entered the banquet hall, the company CEOs and business elites who were originally scattered around gathered around him like wolves seeing meat.

It's funny; he couldn't keep a low profile at all.

It wasn't until Wen Yue arrived that this group finally shifted their target, freeing him from the sea of misery.

As soon as Wen Yue came in, he saw Gu Xing shi in the crowd.

The young man was smiling and chatting, so eye-catching among this group of people. Everyone was talking to him. Although it was a chaotic scene, he was calm and composed, and did not neglect anyone.

He effortlessly controlled the rhythm of the conversation, yet it was so appropriate that it didn't make anyone feel uncomfortable.

This is his unique talent.

Wen Yue had already experienced this at the Qixi dinner.

Thinking of this, he swallowed slightly and subconsciously touched his cufflinks. The golden yellow gemstones were carved into the shape of oranges. They slid across his fingertips, as if leaving a faint sweetness.

While everyone was greeting Wen Yue, Gu Xing shi secretly left for the restroom.

As everyone knows, when Wen Yue attends this kind of banquet, unless there is something necessary, he will usually just show his face and leave, it won't take long.

So Gu Xing shi squatted on the toilet, estimating that Wen Yue should have left, and was about to open the door to leave, when he saw someone else washing his hands leisurely beside him.

It was Wen Yue, of all people.

Gu Xing shi: "..."

I even hid in the toilet and still couldn't avoid him! What kind of torturous fate is this!!

But since they had already met, it would be impolite to leave directly.

So Gu Xing shi comforted himself, "What's meant to be will be," and calmly walked over, washing his hands and greeting Wen Yue, "Manager Wen, long time no see."

Wen Yue looked at Gu Xing shi through the mirror, silent for a moment, before saying, "Long time no see, Manager Gu seems to be very busy recently?"

Gu Xing shi paused his hand-washing motion, then smiled, "It's alright, it's like that in our line of work!"

"That's good." Wen Yue wiped his hands, casually saying, "Otherwise, I would have thought I said something wrong that night and offended Manager Gu, so Manager Gu is unhappy with me."

Gu Xing shi frowned, looking at Wen Yue suspiciously, but saw his expression was calm, and he couldn't tell if he knew about the rumor.

Gu Xing shi said with a false smile, "How could that be? We had a very pleasant chat that night."

Although he knew Gu Xing shi was being polite, Wen Yue's mood still improved immediately. He nodded, "I think so too."

Gu Xing shi's doubts grew stronger, and he couldn't help but call the system: 【System, does Wen Yue already know?】

The system whispered: 【Probably, he seems to be investigating the source of that rumor recently.】

Gu Xing shi: 【...】

He hadn't forgotten how much nonsense he had posted on his Moments to create a fictional supporter.

Although he deleted those Moments immediately after discovering the rumor, who knows if any traces will be left in the internet world.

If Wen Yue found out and connected it to the relationship between them in that rumor...

Okay, his toes are already laying the foundation for a five-story villa.

Wen Yue watched the colorful expressions on Gu Xing shi's face, and didn't expect him to react so strongly.

He had been so bold when he tested him that night, pretending flawlessly, and he almost got fooled.

Now he just wants to give a little back, and also wants to take this opportunity to clear things up. After all, this kind of baseless romantic rumor, as long as they don't care, it's not a big deal.

He finally met a cooperation partner who is so compatible with him, he doesn't want to be estranged because of this.

However, Gu Xing shi's face was already tense, and before he could say anything else, he found an excuse to leave hurriedly.

Wen Yue rubbed his forehead. He didn't expect Gu Xing shi to care so much about that rumor.

He is so sophisticated in social situations, yet so naive in love...

Wen Yue's heart beat irregularly for a moment.

He increasingly felt that Gu Xing shi was like a maze. It seemed that every time he met him, he could see a new side of him.

He pressed his chest and left too.

After they both left, Sun Hongfei, who was hiding in the cubicle, finally lowered his hand covering his mouth and breathed a sigh of relief, but then, remembering the conversation he had just heard, he gasped again.

He finally knew why Manager Gu had been avoiding Manager Wen lately!

He had been hiding inside, and although he didn't hear some of the words clearly, he did hear some key words.

"That night," "offended," "pleasant"...

Could it be what he thought?!

The two of them had a conflict in some aspect, and ended up in a cold war?!

Ah this...

The love security guard was helpless for the first time.

With this secret in mind, Sun Hongfei was a little gloomy when he came to work on Monday.

Subordinate Xiao Li asked with concern, "Manager, is there something bothering you?"

Sun Hongfei thought for a moment and decided not to trouble himself. He should seek outside help for this kind of thing.

So he asked, "Xiao Li, it's like this: I have a friend... Don't look at me like that, it's not me, it's really my friend! My friend and his boyfriend used to have a good relationship, but they recently had a cold war because of something. Do you think there's any way to get them back together?"

Xiao Li propped up his chin: "A couple's cold war, it's not a big deal, nor is it small. Actually, as long as one party is willing to compromise, and as a friend, you help them get together, basically there will be no problem."

Sun Hongfei frowned: "It's that simple?"

"Of course!" Xiao Li raised his hand, "Although I haven't been in a relationship, I was a well-known love consultant in college. Every time my friends had a cold war with their partners, I got them back together. It's definitely no problem."

Sun Hongfei: "Okay, you have a lot of friends, I'll listen to you."

Xiao Li: "?"

At this time, an internal call came to Sun Hongfei's office. It was Tang Ling, saying that Manager Wen was looking for him.

Sun Hongfei has been reporting to Manager Wen from time to time recently because of the film and television center's affairs, so he didn't think much of it, tidied his clothes and went to the headquarters.

However, when he went in, he saw Wen Yue staring at him with a complicated expression for a long time.

Sun Hongfei's heart was lifted. He felt that Manager Wen's gaze was strange. Did he have something dirty on his face?

Wen Yue retracted his gaze.

To be honest, he was a little shocked when he found out it was Sun Hongfei.

After all, Sun Hongfei looks honest and reliable, and his abilities are not bad.

He had even considered cultivating him.

But he didn't expect him to be like this in private!

Wen Yue didn't clear things up with Gu Xing shi last night, so he changed his approach today.

He who tied the bell must untie it.

Since the rumor came from Sun Hongfei, it's reasonable for him to explain it clearly.

Thinking of this, he asked Sun Hongfei, "You have a good relationship with Manager Gu?"

Sun Hongfei's heart skipped a beat, and he cautiously replied, "It's okay. We mainly have more cooperation opportunities. Manager Gu has been taking care of me."

Wen Yue looked at him meaningfully, and then said, "I've heard some rumors recently, about me and Manager Gu..."

Sun Hongfei was a little confused.

What rumors? How could he not know?

Seeing his reaction, Wen Yue couldn't help but feel a little irritated.

This Sun Hongfei, wasn't he very clever before? Why is he dropping the ball at a critical moment!

He really couldn't openly say that he and Gu Xing shi are in a relationship.

He could only emphasize, "It's related to you, you better think carefully before you answer."

Sun Hongfei was even more confused.

But suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to his mind.

As far as Sun Hongfei knew, some people have been secretly spreading rumors that Manager Wen and Manager Gu are having relationship problems. Could this be the rumor that Manager Wen was talking about?

Moreover, Manager Wen first asked about his relationship with Manager Gu, and after mentioning the rumor, he also emphasized that it was related to him.

Isn't this asking him to act as a go-between and get him and Manager Gu together!

Xiao Li's words immediately came to his mind.

Yes!

Isn't Manager Wen compromising!

Sun Hongfei instantly understood everything.

Sigh, Manager Wen's thoughts are really roundabout.

If he wasn't good at understanding, wouldn't this be a big deal!

Thinking of this, he said solemnly, "Manager Wen, I understand."

Wen Yue doubted, "You really understand?"

Sun Hongfei was sure, "Yes."

Wen Yue: "..."

He decided to give Sun Hongfei another chance, after all, reliable subordinates are hard to find.

So he said, "Since you understand, then you explain this rumor, no problem?"

"No problem!" Sun Hongfei was full of confidence.

You are personally refuting the rumors, what problem can there be!

Wen Yue: "..."

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Sun Hongfei, shouldering a heavy responsibility, began to work hard to create opportunities for Gu Xing shi and Wen Yue to meet.

Gu Xing shi was caught off guard and couldn't explain.

Because every time he said this, Sun Hongfei would look at him with that "Look, you're saying angry words" look.

Gu Xing shi couldn't bear it anymore, and could only devote all his energy to work.

After "Reincarnation" became popular, it directly brought all the actors into the limelight.

Needless to say, the leading actors.

Sheng Yueqing's performance was the most surprising to the audience.

Especially in the early stages of the plot, his identity was not revealed, everyone thought he was the villain, always targeting him, but he endured this misunderstanding and silently helped them.

However, the audience was heartbroken.

Especially in one scene, the Shi Chen he played returned to his residence after being seriously injured, but because of exhaustion, he was unable to treat his wounds, so he could only lie on the floor.

Even though he didn't say a word, everyone could still feel the despair and pain in him.

It even made people feel that he wanted to give up his life.

At this time, a weak meow came from the corner of the room.

A white kitten walked to his side, meowing while licking his face.

Shi Chen lowered his hand covering his eyes and made eye contact with the kitten.

Finally, he sighed and, dragging his heavy body, took out dried meat from the cabinet and sprinkled it in front of the kitten.

Looking at the kitten burying its head in the food, he seemed to have unloaded all his burdens, muttering, "I can't do anything about you," but a pure smile appeared on his face.

A ray of sunlight fell on this small corner.

He was covered in blood, his cheeks were still injured, but he had the purest and cleanest smile.

This extreme contrast instantly struck everyone's hearts.

However, this beauty was so short-lived. In the next episode, he saved the male lead at the last moment and made a glorious exit.

That night, the topic #Shi Chen's Eternal White Moonlight # topped the trending searches.

Everyone was crying.

Some even recalled Sheng Yueqing's past experiences.

Wasn't he just like Shi Chen back then? At a young age, he entered this muddy world, misunderstood, suppressed, and hurt, yet he still maintained that clear and glassy heart.

Shi Chen was gone, but they transferred their heartache for Shi Chen to Sheng Yueqing.

Although Gu Xing shi had thought that Shi Chen and Sheng Yueqing's similar experiences would cause some viewers to empathize, he didn't expect the effect to be so amazing.

How much Sheng Yueqing was scolded before, now he is cherished so much.

And those who didn't know the truth and followed the trend to criticize him came out to apologize, all to the extent of "I want to slap myself in the face when I think about it at night."

Although Sheng Yueqing's popularity is amazing, Gu Xing shi remained calm.

Many people hope that Sheng Yueqing will continue to play this kind of white moonlight, or take advantage of the popularity to take on the male lead role.

There are indeed such scripts handed to Gu Xing shi, but after analyzing them with Sheng Yueqing, they still reluctantly refused.

It's not that the scripts are bad, but Sheng Yueqing's acting skills are not yet enough to play this role well.

Shi Chen can play it well because of the overlap in experience, allowing him to empathize.

But the audience's heartache cannot be consumed again and again. The benefits brought by the role will disappear one day, and they may not be able to bear the backlash.

It's better to take advantage of this wave of traffic to take on some more challenging supporting roles and improve acting skills little by little.

However, Sheng Yueqing's work is easy to find. What really makes Gu Xing shi headache is Qin Wen, who just came out of the Fengting Yun crew.

In terms of acting skills, Qin Wen is unquestionable.

But on the contrary, it is more difficult to choose scripts for him than for Sheng Yueqing.

In the entertainment industry, there has always been an unspoken rule that some good scripts will be screened by large companies before falling into smaller companies.

If you're lucky, you can pick up some good scripts, such as "Reincarnation," but most of the time, you don't have this kind of luck.

Gu Xing shi can only honestly take Qin Wen to various crews for auditions.

However, there are only so many good scripts, and major companies are vying for them. Le Shi, a small company, will only be crushed into nothing if it goes in, so Gu Xing shi can only give up helplessly.

He sighed in his heart, if only he could build his own creative team.

This day, he took Qin Wen to a crew for an audition as usual. While Qin Wen was waiting for the audition, Gu Xing shi was going to buy a bottle of water from a vending machine, but as soon as he walked over, he heard a tug-of-war sound from there.

His many years of eating melons gave him a keen sense of smell for gossip.

He cautiously peeked his head and found a girl with shoulder-length hair and glasses pulling on a tall, impatient man.

Gu Xing shi vaguely heard the girl begging the man, "Teacher Fang, didn't you say you would add my name to the credits this time?"

The man, whom she called Teacher Fang, sneered, "Credits? What are you dreaming of? Look at this circle, which young screenwriter didn't work hard and steadily? You've only been working for a few years, and you want credits?!"

The girl cried even harder, "But this script... two-thirds of it was written by me! You promised me that you could add my name to the screenwriter's column..."

"You still have the nerve to say that. What kind of nonsense did you write? In the end, I was the one who revised it! You're not from a film school. If I hadn't kindly taken you in, do you think you could enter this industry? Still want credits?"

After the man finished speaking, he pushed her away, "All right, don't block the way."

The girl fell to the ground, hugging her knees and sobbing softly.

The system gossiped with Gu Xing shi: 【That man is called Fang Xiao. He doesn't have much talent, but he has been in this circle for many years and has some connections. He opened a screenwriter studio himself, taking projects and letting the screenwriters under him write, but after writing, he put his own name on it.】

【This is almost an unspoken rule in this circle, but Fang Xiao did it more excessively. This girl is called Yu Youxia. She wholeheartedly wanted to become a screenwriter, but because she wasn't from a film school, she kept bumping into walls until she entered Fang Xiao's studio. Although Yu Youxia wasn't from a film school, she is very talented in this area. Fang Xiao's slightly better scripts in the past two years were almost all written by her. Fang Xiao was reluctant to let her go, but he was also reluctant to give her credit, so he kept dangling her...】

Gu Xing shi frowned.

This is too much!!

But he was also helpless. After all, for commissioned works like screenwriting, it is very troublesome to determine plagiarism, unlike before when it was easy to determine plagiarism of scripts from novels.

Moreover, this industry relies heavily on connections. Even if Yu Youxia can get justice, she will be ostracized by the vested interests in this circle, and she will not have a job.

Thinking of this, he suddenly had an idea.

Wasn't he just thinking about building his own creative team?

Now the company also has money, and supporting one or two screenwriters is not a problem.

So, he went directly to Yu Youxia, "Are you alright?"

Yu Youxia was startled by his voice, raised her head, her pair of red eyes and her frightened expression made her look like a frightened little rabbit.

Gu Xing shi handed her a tissue, and Yu Youxia carefully took it and whispered a thank you.

Seeing that her emotions had calmed down a bit, Gu Xing shi said, "My name is Gu Xing shi, I am from Le Shi company..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he saw Yu Youxia widen her eyes, "Manager Gu!"

Gu Xing shi: "..."

He didn't expect his reputation to be so widespread, so he saved himself the introduction.

Gu Xing shi: "I saw what happened just now. If you are willing, would you like to come to our company to work?"

He didn't know the specific salary for a screenwriter, so he considered adding 50% to the assistant's salary.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Yu Youxia gasped, "Hiss——"

Gu Xing shi: "Because it is a full-time screenwriter position, all the benefits, such as five insurances and one housing fund, company welfare, etc., are based on national standards..."

Yu Youxia: "Hiss——"

Gu Xing shi: "As for the right to be credited, whoever writes it gets credited. We can clearly write it in the contract..."

Yu Youxia: "Hiss——"

Gu Xing shi couldn't go on, "Don't just gasp. If you're not satisfied, we can still negotiate the treatment..."

Unexpectedly, the moment he asked, Yu Youxia cried again, "Wuwuwu, I'm not dissatisfied, this treatment is too good. Manager Gu, when are we going to sign the contract?"

Gu Xing shi: "..."

Although Yu Youxia looked timid and cowardly, she was indeed a person of action.

Yu Youxia didn't sign an employment contract with Fang Xiao. Although she suffered a lot before, she also had less trouble now, and she could leave directly.

After seeing the work environment and dormitory, Yu Youxia's eyes turned red again.

She summoned her courage and asked Gu Xing shi, "Manager Gu, actually, I have a few more friends who are also screenwriters, and they are very capable. I don't know if I can..."

She said this, her voice weakened, "They are really amazing, you can assess them! It's just that their personalities are a bit introverted..."

Since Gu Xing shi planned to create a creative team, he didn't mind having a few more people, so he said, "Okay."

Yu Youxia immediately became excited, "Then I'll notify them right away!"

Gu Xing shi originally thought there would be only two or three people, but when he opened the conference room, he saw a row of people looking at him. The moment he looked at them, they all lowered their heads, like a row of trembling quails.

Gu Xing shi: "..."

Yu Youxia walked over somewhat embarrassedly and introduced them one by one, "Manager Gu, this is Chun Yan, she is good at creating suspense and reasoning. The "Criminal" trilogy was written by her..."

Chun Yan raised her head and quietly greeted Gu Xing shi, then lowered her head again.

Through Yu Youxia's introduction, these people almost covered all creative categories, and they also had their own specialties, such as those who are good at writing dialogues, those who are good at creating characters, those who are good at creating frameworks... More importantly, these people have depended on each other for years, and their cooperation is even more powerful.

It can be said that as long as there is such a group of people, Gu Xing shi can get whatever script he wants.

However, with such a big pie in front of him, Gu Xing shi became cautious, 【System, is there any gossip about them?】

The system: 【Hey, you asked the right person!】

Gu Xing shi's heart tightened, 【Such as?】

The system: 【Although these people have creative talent, they have a common characteristic, that is, they are social phobics!】

Gu Xing shi: 【...I can tell.】

The system: 【For example, Chun Yan, don't look at her writing so many great works, but her personality is very soft, she doesn't even dare to speak loudly to people, she has never received full payment, and the worst year she only earned 5,000 yuan, and is still working part-time now...】

Gu Xing shi: 【...】

The system: 【And then there's this Wen Bolyng. When he was in a group, he was climbed into bed by the fifth male lead in the crew at night, who wanted to increase his role, and he was so scared that he screamed and scared the other party away. However, because he is too socially phobic, he didn't dare to confront him, and in the end, not only did he not get an apology, he was also blackmailed for a sum of treatment fees...】

Gu Xing shi: 【...】

The system sighed: 【Luckily, you met Yu Youxia first. To be honest, she is the most extroverted person in this group!】

Gu Xing shi: 【...】