Outside H Film and Television City, Da Mao and Xiao Pang, who were as angry as two pufferfish, followed Tao Mu angrily all the way.
"Damn, is that Luo guy mentally ill? Who Ye Yao likes is none of your business. Why is he taking it out on you?"
"That's right! I'm quitting the Breathless Crew! You're just an investor! At worst, I can call my dad and ask him to invest in the crew, and we'll make you the leading actor!"
"Don't bully people like that!"
After being sprayed with fire hoses for an entire afternoon, Tao Mu, who was unable to bear the pressure mentally and physically, stopped walking. Da Mao and Xiao Pang, who were chattering behind him, also stopped walking.
July in H Town is the hottest month of the year. The Actors Guild will basically stop issuing actor licenses at the end of June, but that still can't stop newcomers who dream of becoming stars from finding ways to come here and be extras. Coupled with the people who come to travel during the summer vacation, the crew members and the stars’ teams, the small H Film and Television City is always crowded with people.
But right now, the street where Tao Mu was walking was very deserted. Occasionally, passers-by would hurry by with their heads down and their chests hunched, as if they were trying to avoid it - just because a group of shirtless and muscular extras had gathered in front of the street. In order to facilitate filming or to escape the heat, some of them shaved their heads and looked ferocious, like the gang fights in TV dramas. Unrelated outsiders naturally stay away.
Tao Mu recognized these people. He is also a stunt double hired by the "Purple Sky" crew, but unlike Tao Mu who works alone, the group on the opposite side sticks together for warmth. The leader is called Gou Rixin, nicknamed Big Dog, also known as Dog Brother, and he is also a well-known leader of the group.
Many people say that he is a righteous and loyal person. However, when Damao and Xiaopang met this group of people, they were extremely jealous of each other as if they were enemies - because when Fatty Liu hired someone to carry them out of the crew, it was this group of people who did it.
Damao was furious: "Damn it! You really think I'm afraid of you, right?"
The fat guy started to curse as well: "You guys surnamed Gou, don't go too far, you're addicted to being an accomplice to evil, right? The guy surnamed Liu is your biological father, he's worthy of your respect! If you're brave enough, let's fight him one-on-one. If I don't beat you up, I'll raise you as my grandson!"
Tao Mu rubbed his brows with a headache: "What do you want to do?"
As he spoke, his eyes were wandering around the corner and under the wall, looking for some sticks or bricks that might be handy.
"Don't get me wrong, we are here to apologize." Gou Quntou, a tall and strong man with dark skin, took two steps forward. The 1.80-foot-tall man was a little shy when standing in front of Tao Mu: "We didn't just listen to Fatty Liu about what happened this afternoon. After all, you are still working in the crew. If these two guys really cause trouble, it will not be good for anyone."
That is true. but--
Tao Mu chuckled: "So, I still have to thank you?"
"That's not necessary." Not sure if he didn't understand Tao Mu's sarcasm or pretended not to understand, Gou Rixin waved his hand and said seriously, "I've said it before, I'm here with my brothers to apologize today. You have a tough temper and good skills, and we all admire you. We also know that today's incident is not a good thing for our brothers. So..."
Gou Rixin rubbed the back of his head with his hand: "We found out that today is your birthday. So we discussed and decided to set up a party for you. First, to celebrate your birthday. Second, to apologize. When we really get to the table, we should punish and drink. If we frown, we won't pee standing up."
It seemed that he rarely spoke such long speeches, and Gou Rixin was even stuttering a little. These words sound like lines copied from an old Hong Kong movie. This second-year wind blowing in my face...
Tao Mu lowered his eyebrows, and his temples ached slightly. He seems to have a heat cold.
Da Mao disagreed: "Who the hell needs you to apologize? You're giving me a slap in the face and then giving me a sweet date, right? Are you treating us like kindergarten kids?"
"That's right!" Little Fatty followed suit, "You're even setting up a banquet to apologize. Who are you trying to scare? If you have the guts, why don't you give me three cuts and six holes!"
Being bullied like this, the gang of martial artists behind Gou Rixin couldn't sit still any longer: "Don't be sarcastic, kid. We listened to Fatty Liu and dragged you two out. But we didn't do anything to you, did we? I was just afraid that you would cause trouble in the crew. With your attitude, if you really beat up the investor——"
The second-generation rich man who has a mine at home snorted coldly: "Am I afraid of him?"
"Yes, you are not afraid. What about Tao Mu? Does he still want to be in the crew in the future?"
These words made Da Mao and Xiao Pang feel very unhappy.
Gou Rixin waited until his younger brother finished speaking, then looked at Tao Mu with a sincere face: "Brother, we really admire you and want to make friends with you. I also know that you have been admitted to a professional school, which is different from our group of people. You will definitely become famous in the future. It may be a bit too much for me to say this here..."
"We are all extras, so what's the point of being high-class or not." Tao Mu waved his hand, his face was still a little pale, but he spoke straightforwardly: "We have booked a club tonight. If you want to join in the fun, come over. I have a headache from the fire hose, so I'm going back to sleep now."
Seeing Tao Mu speak, Damao snorted coldly and simply announced the name of the bar. As for the time, it depends on when Tao Mu wakes up.
Gou Rixin got the result he wanted and stopped pestering. He took a group of brothers to have dinner and paid the deposit before Tao Mu and the other two went to the bar. The man kept his word and said he would have a drink to apologize, so he had to pay the bill!
On the other side, Tao Mu went straight to his room as soon as he returned to the rental house and slept soundly.
This room was rented by the old extras who picked up Tao Mu and the other two when they came to H Town. It is very close to the scenic area and service department, only about ten minutes' walk. As for the place to wait for the show, it is downstairs. The three-bedroom, one-living-room house is decorated like a university dormitory, with four beds in each room and a built-in wardrobe and desk underneath. There is a separate bathroom and kitchen outside, the bathroom has a shower, and there is a TV in the living room. The rent is 200 yuan per bed, excluding water and electricity.
When they came back, the news that Tao Mu was bullied and shined on the set had spread. The extras who lived under the same roof came over to ask for gossip. Da Mao and Xiao Pang were surprised by how well-informed they were.
However, the two were worried that so many people talking in the living room would disturb Tao Mu's sleep, so they took everyone to the snack bar downstairs to chat - the snack bar had air conditioning, and the extras had to treat the two to a meal just to listen to the gossip. It's like killing two birds with one stone, taking advantage of the situation and letting Tao Mu sleep well.
When Tao Mu woke up and went downstairs to look for someone, he saw Da Mao and Xiao Pang standing in the snack bar, dancing like a storyteller. A group of spectators sat at a few small round tables nearby - the tables were set with a few bottles of beer, fried peanuts, fried clams, fried clams and other side dishes. When they heard the exciting parts of the book-listening scene, they clapped and whistled.
The noise was so loud that it could be heard across the street.
The proprietress, who was lying on the counter and listening with great interest, saw Tao Mu pushing the door in. She paused while eating melon seeds and greeted him, "Hey, Xiao Mu is here? What do you want to eat tonight? I'll treat you."
Before he finished speaking, an old customer who was familiar with him laughed and joked: "Hey, you treat them differently! Madam boss, you can't favor one over the other just because Tao Mu is good-looking. How can you only invite Tao Mu to dinner? You have to let everyone share the spoils, right?"
"Bullshit! Do you think I'm stupid? If I invite a bunch of hungry wolves like you, my shop will be ruined." The proprietress glanced at the old customer and said, "Besides, today is Tao Mu's birthday. I have a good reason to invite the little birthday boy to dinner. Maybe when the little birthday boy becomes famous on that day, he can help promote my shop. It's useless to invite a bunch of old idiots like you. It's all like throwing meat buns at dogs."
The proprietress rolled up her sleeves, scolded the old customer for being rude, then turned around and shouted at the kitchen, "Old Feng, make two of your signature dishes, and a bowl of longevity noodles for Xiao Mu. Bring up a plate of the barbecued pork I braised last night."
She turned around and smiled at Tao Mu: "This barbecued pork is my unique skill. I won't give it to ordinary people."
Tao Mu smiled and thanked him. Knowing that Tao Mu hadn't eaten yet, the boss who was cooking in the kitchen quickly brought Tao Mu's birthday noodles and a plate of barbecued pork. Before Tao Mu even started eating, Da Mao and Xiao Pang were already eagerly reaching out their claws.
The barbecued pork had been kept warm in the boss's special big iron pot, and it was still steaming hot when it was taken out. The two little wolfhounds who were eating secretly cried out in pain because of the burns. The one with thicker fur sighed: "This stew is really good. The boss lady is worthy of being the boss lady. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also a good cook. No wonder Brother Feng treats you like a treasure."
The more down-to-earth Xiaopang disagreed: "I think it's okay. It doesn't seem to be as delicious as what Brother Mu makes. I think Brother Mu's cooking is authentic. The braised chicken feet have crispy bones and soft skin, but the tendons are bouncy. Sprinkle sesame seeds on it and roast it over the fire. I wish I could stick them on my mouth." It's a pity that Tao Mu is too lazy. The number of times he cooks can be counted on his fingers.
But just shut up! Even eating can’t stop your big mouth!
Damao glared at Xiaopang with disappointment. It's free and he still has so much to offer. This kid really deserves a beating.
The fat boy stared at me in confusion: "Why are you staring at me?"
"So Xiao Mu can also cook stewed food?" The proprietress' eyes lit up, and she looked at Tao Mu with a smile: "He is so handsome at a young age, and his cooking is so delicious. Your girlfriend is so lucky."
She knew Tao Mu could cook because she had met Tao Mu when she and Lao Feng went to the morning market to buy things. It is said that he is not used to the taste of southern cuisine and wants to cook by himself to satisfy his craving. The proprietress remembered it very clearly. That time, Tao Mu made sweet and sour spare ribs, steamed fish and braised lamb. When the dishes came out of the pot, the fragrance wafting down from upstairs almost aroused the appetite of the customers in the store.
Just that one time made the proprietress remember Tao Mu's craftsmanship vividly. Unfortunately, everyone was not very familiar with each other at that time, and the proprietress was too embarrassed to go upstairs and knock on the door.
"Of course. Don't disbelieve me. Let Brother Mu show you his skills some other day." Xiao Pang put his arm around Tao Mu's shoulders and took on the responsibility. His greasy right hand moved out carefully under Tao Mu's gaze.
Xiao Pang's words reminded many old customers of the delicious food they had at noon that day, and they immediately started to make a noise: "I don't believe it, I don't believe it, unless Tao Mu shows us something."
"Hey, don't disbelieve me." Unable to bear seeing Tao Mu being questioned, Xiao Pang suddenly became anxious, his face flushed and his neck stiffened: "I'm not lying, our brother Mu's cooking skills are really top-notch."
All the diners, including the boss and his wife, burst into laughter. Wang Ye covered his face with one hand, unable to bear to look at his childhood friend's stupidity.
Only Tao Mu didn't react.
The lady boss, relying on the bowl of stewed pork she gave away for free, asked with a smile, "Xiao Mu, are you interested in showing me your skills?"
After a pause, he added, "You don't have to prepare the ingredients. They are all ready-made in the store. Just come over when it's convenient for you."
"Besides, I won't let you show off your skills for nothing. Let's make a deal first. If the stewed pork you make is really better than mine, then for the next month, you and Da Mao and Xiao Pang don't have to light a fire. You can eat at my little restaurant every day. How do you think?"
Before he finished speaking, a customer started to make a noise: "Oh, the boss lady is incredible. Rich ladies only support one handsome boy at a time. You want to support three at once!"
"Bullshit!" The lady boss glared at him, pinched her waist and cursed: "You dare to make fun of your mother, you don't want to live, right?"
The guest who was being bullied bowed with an expression of disdain, and everyone burst into laughter.
After hearing what the boss lady said, Tao Mu couldn't refuse bluntly, so he had to say: "Then let's do it this Saturday. I don't have any show on Saturday, so it's just a good opportunity to cook a meal for you. It's also a way to thank the boss and the boss lady for taking care of us these days."
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