the next day
When Du Yuanzhe was filming, Du Yuanwen arrived on the set with his assistant, which immediately caused a sensation among everyone in the crew, because this was the biggest financial sponsor.
All of a sudden, except for Du Yuanzhe and a few others who were filming, everyone knew that the investor had arrived.
Hearing that the biggest investor was coming, Xu Cheng had to go and accompany him. He asked the assistant director to keep an eye on the camera, and he went to greet Du Yuanwen in person, followed by Ming Zhanshu and others.
Xu Cheng said: "Why didn't you tell me in advance that you were coming? I could have arranged a place to treat you to a meal."
Du Yuanwen glanced at the small city built not far away and smiled faintly, "I dare not let Director Xu spend money. I am afraid that if I eat Director Xu's meal, the other people in the crew will go hungry for three days."
When the others following the two heard this, they immediately understood the accusation in Du Yuanwen's words, and thought that the investor's visit this time was not just a visit to the studio.
Xu Cheng pretended not to understand Du Yuanwen's deep meaning and said, "Mr. Du, you are joking. Although the crew is a little poor, we still have money to treat you to a meal."
Du Yuan heard that he was playing dumb and snorted, "When we signed the contract, Director Xu promised me that he would take good care of Yuanzhe. Is this how you take care of him?"
"He doesn't even want to order food from a restaurant, he hires someone to cook for him. Director Xu is so talented, I think he should stop being a director and go into business, he will definitely make a lot of money, I am ashamed of myself."
Everyone around lowered their heads and pricked up their ears to listen to Xu Cheng being scolded.
Du Yuanwen obviously came to help Du Yuanzhe vent his anger, and none of them dared to interrupt, for fear of being implicated.
Xu Cheng listened to Du Yuanwen quietly and explained, "Boss Du really misunderstood me. I hired someone to cook because I don't trust restaurants in small places. Their kitchens are very dirty. Who would dare to eat the food made in such a place? I'm worried that everyone will be damaged by eating."
Du Yuanwen raised his eyebrows: "So I misunderstood Director Xu?"
Xu Cheng said: "Mr. Du also loves his brother very much. As long as Mr. Du is willing to listen to my explanation, it will be fine."
Du Yuanwen couldn't help shaking his head, thinking that Xu Cheng was really shameless. He said, "Director Xu, do you really think I'm easy to fool? If you really care about everyone's health, why don't you hire a few chefs to cook? You found a few village women who haven't learned cooking skills properly, isn't it because they are cheap?"
"Director Xu, I invested quite a bit because of Yuanzhe. I think you should know why I invested so much money. I know you really love movies, but you wouldn't cut down on everyone's food and lodging expenses to this extent, right?"
Xu Cheng still had a way to deal with it. He shook his head and sighed, "Mr. Du, you don't know that filming costs a lot every day. This is just the beginning. After the filming is finished, the post-production will also cost a lot. Before the movie is released, it has to be promoted, which is another huge expense."
"Mr. Du, you are the one who manages the company. You should understand how I feel. Everything is on my shoulders alone. I have to be very careful with my budget."
"Don't I want everyone to eat better? It's a pity that I can't do that."
Du Yuanwen almost laughed out of anger. He really didn't expect that even at this point, Xu Cheng was still asking him for money in a subtle way.
Did he really think he was being taken advantage of? Why did he still invest in him?
Although there is a high probability that investing in Xu Cheng will not result in a loss, Du Yuanwen is very dissatisfied with Xu Cheng's careful calculations to wrong Du Yuanzhe. If he wants to make money, there are plenty of ways, and there is no need to invest in Xu Cheng.
Du Yuanwen knew that he couldn't get a good warning from Xu Cheng today. This guy was thick-skinned and stubborn. After all, Du Yuanzhe still had to film under him, so it would be bad for Du Yuanzhe to be too fussy.
He put away his previous thoughts and said calmly: "It seems that I really misunderstood Director Xu. Let's not talk about this matter. I mainly came to see Yuanzhe today. Where is he?"
When Xu Cheng heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed through his heart. Du Yuanwen was too shrewd and it was not easy to fool him.
He led Du Yuanwen to the camera, while Du Yuanzhe was filming not far away.
Du Yuanwen looked at Du Yuanzhe, who was completely different from usual, and somehow understood why he liked acting. When acting, Du Yuanzhe was no longer the person who was uninterested in everything. Du Yuanzhe at this time had his own unique charm, and the whole person seemed to be glowing.
It was the first time he saw Du Yuanzhe like this, and his dissatisfaction with Xu Cheng dissipated a little.
It was not until the end of the filming that Du Yuanzhe noticed that Du Yuan had smelled it. He walked straight up to him and said with a smile, "Brother, why are you here so early?"
"I have to go to Lincheng for a meeting soon, so I came to see you in advance to see what you are like on the set."
Du Yuanwen couldn't help frowning when he saw what he was wearing: "Why are you wearing so little?"
Just at this moment Xiaopang brought the down jacket over and helped Du Yuanzhe put it on.
"This is a costume. You have to wear this when filming. There is a warmer inside the clothes, so it's not cold."
Du Yuanwen looked at the poorly insulated building in front of him and felt firsthand how difficult it was to be an actor. He sighed and said, "Forget it, you chose your own path, so I won't say much. I just want to remind you to keep warm and don't catch a cold."
Du Yuanzhe nodded: "I'm paying attention to it myself."
Xia Ning had made thorough preparations beforehand and had built a gym on the second floor of her residence. Although Du Yuanzhe couldn't exercise every day, he would go whenever he could spare the time. He knew very well that strengthening his physique meant strengthening his resistance.
Du Yuanzhe said: "Brother, please don't tell our mother."
Chen Rongsan certainly couldn't bear to see her son suffer like this. This was not the first time Du Yuanzhe had filmed in winter, but it was the first time he was discovered by Du Yuanwen.
Du Yuanwen said unhappily, "Do I need you to remind me?"
Let Chen Rongsan know that it is useless except making her worry.
Du Yuanwen still had other things to do, so he took a quick tour around the set with Du Yuanzhe and then left.
As soon as he left, everyone else breathed a sigh of relief. The big boss's aura was something that not everyone could withstand. Although Du Yuanwen seemed to have a good temper, many people still remembered his rebuke to Xu Cheng just now.
This person can decide whether the film can continue to be filmed.
Xiaopang whispered, "Brother Zhe, everyone is afraid that Mr. Du will suddenly lose his temper and withdraw his investment."
Du Yuanzhe was surprised: "Why?"
"When you were filming, Xiao Du always questioned Director Xu why the crew food was so bad, but Director Xu fooled him and didn't pursue the matter further."
"Fool? Xu Cheng can't fool my brother."
Du Yuanzhe felt that Xu Cheng would not be afraid of Du Yuanwen's questioning. However, given Xu Cheng's money-hungry personality, he would most likely ask Du Yuanwen for money in a roundabout way.
Xu Cheng is definitely capable of doing this.
Looking at the harmonious atmosphere between the two when they just separated, no one knew what they were thinking in their hearts.
Du Yuanzhe was too lazy to guess what they were thinking. The most important thing for him was to concentrate on filming and try to finish it as soon as possible and go home.
Du Yuanwen stayed in Lincheng for three days and then left. Du Yuanzhe continued filming as scheduled, polishing the details every day.
The movie is only two hours long, but it takes four to five months to shoot, just like a TV series. The reason is that a movie needs to be polished, every detail has to be polished, there can't be any nonsense, and the story has to be told clearly.
After entering January, the weather became increasingly cold. Neither thermal clothing nor hand warmers could keep Du Yuanzhe's hands warm. Every day he relied on his own beliefs to prevent himself from being affected by the cold, but his two ears were frozen red, and this could not be concealed.
While having dinner that day, Liu Xu received a phone call and became excited.
"Yuanzhe, Director Wang previously recommended you for the Best Supporting Actor award at the Spring Flower Awards. He just got inside information that you have been successfully nominated for the Best Supporting Actor award."
The Winter Jasper Awards is one of the three most prestigious television awards in the country. If one wins the Best Actor Award, one of the three major awards, he or she is eligible to be called the TV King, and a recognized TV King, not just a self-congratulatory title for the fans.
Of course, it is not easy to win the Best Actor award. There are so many TV series aired in a year, but only one can win the award.
Du Yuanzhe is now competing not for Best Actor, but Best Supporting Actor.
However, nomination is recognition. He was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Award for Ying Chun Hua for the first time playing an important role. Even if he does not win the award, it is enough to prove his excellence.
But which actor doesn’t have ambition?
Of course Du Yuanzhe wanted to win the award more.
When Xiaopang heard this, he was the first to get excited: "Is Zhe going to win the Best Supporting Actor Award for Winter Jasmine?"
Du Yuanzhe corrected: "It's just a nomination now, and the official nomination list has not been announced yet, nothing is confirmed."
Liu Xu said cheerfully, "Director Wang is not someone who speaks without thinking. Since he said so, your nomination is a sure thing."
Xiaopang nodded frantically: "Brother Zhe's acting is so good, this award must go to Brother Zhe."
Xiaopang is more confident than Du Yuanzhe himself.
Du Yuanzhe was actually very happy, but the official list had not come out yet, so he told Xiaopang not to tell anyone else, but he turned around and told Xia Ningmi.
He quickly finished his meal and walked to the corner to call Xia Ningmi.
"Qiqi, I'm nominated for the Best Supporting Actor in the Spring Flower Awards. Isn't that great?"
At this moment, Du Yuanzhe was no longer as calm as before. It seemed as if there was a tail wagging behind him, and his tone was extremely smug.
Xia Ning was stunned for a moment and asked, "Isn't the list released yet?"
"Director Wang has inside information, and he told me in advance. Tell me if I'm awesome or not?"
A smile flashed across Xia Ningmi's eyes, and she gave him the answer he wanted to hear: "Great."
Du Yuanzhe smiled happily: "I also think I am great. Luo Xun is the first important role I have played. This nomination proves that I acted very well. I have not only received recognition from fans, but also recognition from judges in the industry."
No matter in his past life or this life, Luo Xun is the character with the most important lines he has played. Of course he is happy to be recognized by the judges.
His current label tends to be a traffic actor, but he would rather be a real talent.
夏凝覓聽得出他的興奮，道：“你演得很好，入圍在意料之中。迎春花獎在二月舉行，你那會兒能殺青嗎？”
杜元哲道：“不清楚，不過我過年應該是回不去了，徐導沒有放假的打算。”
夏凝覓淡淡道：“你過年肯定會回來。”
杜元哲笑了：“你這可就說錯了，徐導不會舍得放我們假。”
“你等等看就知道了。”
夏凝覓說得很肯定，杜元哲開始懷疑自己是不是猜錯了，回到座位後，他問劉旭兩人，道：“你們覺得徐導會讓我們回家過年嗎？”
兩人異口同聲道：“怎麽可能！”
現在離過年就只剩下一星期了，徐導依舊沒有通知放假的打算，劇組所有人都默認在片場過年。
演員就是這樣，在劇組過年并不少見。
杜元哲見他們和自己判斷一樣，又變得自信了，道：“我也這麽覺得。”
這次肯定是七七猜錯了。
這個想法一直持續到晚上收工。
徐程讓衆人停下手裏的動作，宣布道：“馬上要過年了，給你們放三天假，二十九回去，初二再回來。”
杜元哲愣了。
竟然真放假了！
劇組其他人都懵了，緊接着爆發出歡呼聲，他們當然更想回家過年。
看徐程那不情願的樣子，杜元哲突然想到一種可能。
回到住處後，坐在溫暖的客廳裏，杜元哲給杜元聞打電話，問道：“大哥，你是不是要求徐導給我們放假了？”
杜元聞道：“沒錯。要不是吳姨和媽打電話時說漏嘴，我都不知道徐程竟然沒打算放假，連年假都不放，哪有這麽過分的導演？”
杜元哲失笑：“其實很多劇組都是這樣，場地每一天都在花錢，導演都不舍得給演員放假，過年繼續拍戲的劇組比比皆是。”
這還真不是徐程過分。
杜元聞渾不在意：“這我不管，我只要你回家過年，你要是不回來，咱媽敢直接去劇組要人你信不信？”
杜元哲非常相信，問道：“你怎麽讓徐導妥協的，我看他今晚臉色很不好。”
“還能怎麽樣，當然是談錢，我是最大的投資商，讓他放假他敢不放？他要是不放我就把最後一筆投資撤了。”
為什麽總有投資商撤資的說法，因為投資款都不是一次性打進賬戶的，而是分批打入，杜氏的投資還有最後一筆投資沒打給徐程。
對于徐程來說，為了錢他也不得不妥協。
杜元聞道：“徐程是真有能耐，我都這麽威脅他了，他還和我扯皮，我想讓他給你放一周假，結果他硬生生給我縮短到三天。”
杜元聞終于明白為什麽投資商對徐程總是又愛又恨，賺錢是真能賺錢，但徐程總是不給投資商面子。
杜元哲笑道：“大哥也覺得徐導很難纏吧？”
他對此也是有深有體會。
杜元聞道：“三天也行，你到時候快點回家。”
“嗯，我知道了。”
挂了電話後，杜元哲打給夏凝覓。
夏凝覓道：“我猜對了？”
杜元哲：“七七神機妙算，小生佩服。”
夏凝覓淡聲道：“我不是神機妙算，我是了解你媽媽。”
過年不是尋常過節，陳蓉珊是不會讓杜元哲在外面過的。
杜元哲抿嘴道：“七七，要不......”
“我不會去的。”
夏凝覓不等杜元哲說完就打斷他。
杜元哲苦笑：“可我實在不想讓你一個人在家過年，那樣我在老宅待得也不安心。”
夏凝覓道：“我們結婚，你在家陪我過年。”
杜元哲愣了：“七七，你這是在跟我求婚？”
夏凝覓：“你也可以這麽認為。”
她總是這麽語出驚人，連結婚都能随口說出，一點沒有鄭重神聖的感覺。
杜元哲有些反應不過來，道：“就算要求婚也是我跟你求婚啊，你可不能搶我的臺詞。而且即便我們結婚了，我們也得回老宅過年啊。”
過年就是一家團聚的時候，如果夏凝覓這邊也有家人，他們可以輪換着過年，現在夏凝覓的家人相當于沒有，他們只能去老宅過年。
夏凝覓道：“你媽媽如果看到我，她是過不好年的。”
杜元哲道：“可這件事總不能就這麽擱置，總要解決的。”
“一點點來吧，沒必要直接給她那麽大的沖擊。”
她不想和陳蓉珊進行無謂的争執。
夏凝覓比杜元哲還了解陳蓉珊，如果夏凝覓驟然出現在杜家老宅，陳蓉珊控制不好情緒，保不齊會做出什麽事。
到時候為難的還是杜元哲。
杜元哲道：“我們正常談戀愛，我又不是插足別人，我媽應該不會反應太過吧？”
“這次回家你試探試探你媽媽的反應，就會明白了。”
聽到這話，杜元哲有些不安。
無數事實證明，夏凝覓說得總是對的。
......
二十九這天，杜元哲一大早就坐飛機回到煙城。
劉旭提醒道：“別走普通通道，免得被人認出來。”
杜元哲點頭。
封閉拍攝了幾個月，杜元哲都快忘了自己的身份，他這班飛機的空姐正好是他的粉絲，和他要簽名時，他才意識到自己已經不是那個名不見經傳的小演員。
杜元哲從vip通道出來坐車離開，一路很順利地回到花湖公寓。
夏凝覓知道他今天回來，沒有去公司上班，一直在家裏等着他。
杜元哲回到家裏，一看到夏凝覓就想要抱她，剛走兩步想到自己剛從外面回來，身上都是寒氣，他連忙把外面的衣服脫了，然後才抱住夏凝覓，嘴裏發出滿足的感嘆。
“七七，我好想你啊。”
夏凝覓埋在他懷裏，兩個人很長時間沒見，都很想念彼此，雖然天天都會開視頻，但哪裏比得上真正見面。他們對彼此的思念都很深，唯一不同的是杜元哲喜歡表達出來，夏凝覓不會。
下一刻，杜元哲用力托舉起夏凝覓，一步步往樓上走，夏凝覓摟緊他的脖子，低頭吻住杜元哲。
杜元哲放緩腳步，一邊注意腳下，一邊勾住她的香舌吮吸，貪戀地攝取夏凝覓的氣息。
回到房間後，兩人的動作都變得瘋狂起來，一點也不掩飾對彼此的渴求。
一個小時後，杜元哲抱着夏凝覓從浴室出來，臉上滿是餍足，道：“你真的不和我回家？”
他下午就得回老宅，這是提前和陳蓉珊說好的。
夏凝覓搖頭：“你自己回吧。”
因為從小到大的經歷，她對過年并不像其他人那麽看重，并不覺得過年需要做些特別的事，她以往都是在工作中度過。
和杜元哲在一起後，倒是生出和他一起過年的想法，但現在顯然還不可以，讓杜元哲抛開杜家人和她單獨過年，根本不現實。
杜元哲知道勸不了夏凝覓，他已經打定主意回去就試探陳蓉珊的态度，他想盡早帶夏凝覓回家。
他之前總覺得他和夏凝覓得談幾年戀愛才會提結婚的事，可上次聽到夏凝覓的話後，他突然有種想和她結婚的沖動。
他們并不是非要按部就班地談幾年戀愛才能結婚，他們已經确定對彼此的感情，都确定非對方莫屬。
既然如此，為什麽不結婚呢？
但結婚前肯定要先把他們的關系告訴家人。
杜元哲希望給夏凝覓一個盛大的婚禮，更希望得到家人的祝福。
想着種種，杜元哲眼中滿是堅定。
夏凝覓多少能猜到一些杜元哲的心思，沒有說掃興的話，讓他按照自己的想法去處理。
中午飯是杜元哲做的，他在吳姨那兒偷學了幾道菜，都是夏凝覓愛吃的菜，他特意學了做給她吃。
杜元哲道：“我只是稍微好奇地問菜是怎麽做的，吳姨就和我說了一大堆，還特別貼心地告訴我怎麽做更加好吃，從吳姨那兒偷師特別容易，一點成就感都沒有。”
他邊說邊給夏凝覓夾菜：“是不是特別好吃？”
夏凝覓道：“你做得最好吃。”
她之前在小鎮住的時候吃過吳姨做的。
杜元哲哈哈笑道：“我就當真了。”
在夏凝覓心裏，杜元哲無論做什麽都是最好的，這種心态多少和陳蓉珊有點像。
吃完午飯，杜元哲打算去給綠植澆水，離開幾個月，他看到家裏的一切都很親切。
夏凝覓阻止道：“現在不需要澆水。”
冬天澆水不需要太勤，保證花盆裏的土不幹燥就行。
杜元哲打趣道：“七七現在都比我懂怎麽養好綠植了。”
夏凝覓淡淡道：“這很難嗎？”
一擊必殺！
杜元哲伸手想去揉她的臉頰：“你就知道打擊我。”
夏凝覓阻止他的動作，道：“分明是你總喜歡挑釁，我記得游戲中有個詞叫人菜瘾還大。”
又紮心了！
杜元哲捂着胸口，癱在沙發上道：“七七竟然這麽說我，我心好疼啊。”
夏凝覓指了指電視下面的櫃子，好心提醒道：“醫療箱裏有救心丸。”
杜元哲一臉不敢置信：“你都不安慰安慰我嗎？”
夏凝覓不為所動。
Du Yuanzhe couldn't pretend any longer, and he pushed Xia Ningmi onto the sofa like a vicious dog chasing after food, and used both hands to pinch her itchy flesh.
Xia Ningmi could no longer maintain her composure, and an uncontrollable smile appeared on her face. The clear laughter surrounded Du Yuanzhe's ears and soon filled the entire living room.
Du Yuanzhe said proudly: "I have already grasped your fatal weakness, do you still dare to be so presumptuous?"
Who would have thought that Xia Ningmi, who was cold and didn't like to smile, would actually be afraid of itching!
If he hadn't accidentally touched her itchy skin before, he wouldn't have known about this.
Xia Ningmi didn't know what fear was. She threatened with the softest laugh: "You want to go to the gym with me?"
Du Yuanzhe's expression froze: "Domestic violence is against the law."
Xia Ningmi said: "It's okay, I won't leave any traces."
Du Yuanzhe had no choice but to withdraw his hand and said angrily: "How can my husband survive if this continues!"
It's too miserable that he has no status in the family at all.
Xia Ningmi tidied her clothes and squinted her eyes when she heard this: "You want me to abide by the three principles?"
Du Yuanzhe felt a chill on his back, sensing a murderous aura. If he answered incorrectly, he might die. He immediately said righteously, "That's all feudal dregs. I despise people who keep talking about the Three Principles."
Xia Ningmi withdrew her gaze.
Du Yuanzhe breathed a sigh of relief.
Xia Ningmi curled her lips and said, "Even if you really think so, I won't do anything to you."
[Humph, you want to trick me? No way.]
"Because I have plenty of ways to change your wrong thinking."
Du Yuanzhe froze.
Xia Ningmi raised her hand and gently stroked his cheek, saying softly, "I believe you know what to do."
Du Yuanzhe nodded subconsciously: "I will listen to Qiqi."
“So good!”
Xia Ningmi rewarded Du Yuanzhe with a kiss.
In fact, it doesn’t matter whether the husband is a good wife or not, as long as the family is harmonious.
Du Yuanzhe thought so.
This was his deep feeling, not because he was threatened.
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