When will you be back?
No amount of talk can put your mind at ease than seeing it for yourself.
Zhao Honghui replied, "I still have some things to finish, but don't worry, I won't take any more risks."
Even if he wanted to, his body was already at its limit and he couldn't go to the front lines for a while.
After enduring countless hardships, just as he was running out of food and medicine and was about to die, Hui Zi's rescue team found him, thus ending his lonely and perilous wandering.
On their way back to a nearby village, they encountered a group of people, among whom was a familiar face—the mad scientist from the experimental base.
Afterwards, Zhao Honghui and Huizi secretly followed the enemy and discovered the enemy's main camp. Huizi stayed behind to scout while he went to contact the command troops.
Upon receiving the information, the commander-in-chief of this operation immediately dispatched troops to join him and Hui Zi. To avoid the same fate as last time, which resulted in mutual destruction, this operation was carried out with utmost caution.
Zhao Honghui's health was severely depleted, so he was taken to the rear to recuperate and work remotely.
He learned from Hui Zi that Yao Yao had allocated a large sum of money as relief funds and was still waiting for news in Beijing. So, as soon as he returned to the army, he contacted Ye Xingchang in Beijing, and in turn got the film crew's phone number, finally getting in touch with the person he had been thinking about day and night.
I want to come find you.
"Yaoyao..." Zhao Honghui's mouth tasted bitter, as if he had drunk a bowl of bitter melon soup. This mission was of utmost importance and was top secret.
Xie Yuyao understood his unfinished words, and wiped away her tears. "Then you have to promise that you'll be alright."
"Okay, I promise!" Zhao Honghui swallowed his bitterness. "You should also take good care of yourself. If you encounter any difficulties, ask Ye Xingchang for help. I'll thank him later."
A thin telephone line carries the longing and love between two people, tightly connecting two hearts that are far apart.
*
"Director Zhu, the person I'm looking for has called."
Xie Yuyao's eyes sparkled, and the joyful smile on her face revealed how thrilled she was.
"That's great, you can finally rest assured." Director Zhu was very happy for her. "When will he come?"
"It's not confirmed yet, but it's good that he's safe." Xie Yuyao wouldn't forget the torment of the past. As long as he's safe and sound, the two of them will eventually meet again.
"Are you still in such a hurry to go find him?" Director Zhu hadn't forgotten the one-month deadline they'd set before.
Xie Yuyao shook her head: "No, he'll come to Beijing to find me when he's done with his work."
"Then let's readjust your scenes and extend the time so you can catch your breath." Director Zhu knew she worked hard filming, and now that she had time, she should relax. At the same time, he could also relax his tense nerves that had been tightening since filming began.
In reality, signing Xie Yuyao for a month was nothing short of a gamble.
If he wins, he can create a masterpiece; if he loses, the worst outcome might be that he has to replace the female lead, and not only will he have to bear all the losses, but everyone's hard work will also be wasted.
In hindsight, he won his gamble!
"No problem, as long as we finish filming in the summer." Xie Yuyao knew that the entire crew had been working at high speed these days, shooting day and night scenes, all to meet her schedule.
Now that she doesn't have to embark on a search for people, she suddenly has more free time and doesn't need to make things difficult for herself. It's only the beginning of summer, and in another two months, that should be enough.
"Don't worry, we'll definitely finish filming before autumn arrives," Director Zhu said cheerfully. "Then you can film the morning scenes today. You were up until late last night, so get some rest."
Xie Yuyao giggled, "Let's take a break, Director Zhu!"
Before long, everyone could feel Xie Yuyao's good mood. Looking at Xie Yuyao's smiling face, they realized that she was not a naturally aloof person.
As the saying goes, "A beautiful woman's glance back can topple a city, a second smile can topple a nation, and a third smile can topple the world." The entire crew was bombarded with Xie Yuyao's beauty every day, attracting the attention of countless people.
"Card!"
Director Zhu stood up and angrily rebuked Wu Gaofeng, the third male lead: "What's wrong with you? You can't even remember your lines. What are you doing filming? Go back and copy today's lines ten times!"
"I'm sorry, director, it was my fault. I won't get distracted again," Wu Gaofeng apologized repeatedly.
Director Zhu glanced at him and asked, "Are you sure it's okay?"
"Yes, I won't make that silly mistake again," Wu Gaofeng said, embarrassed.
Director Zhu waved his hand, signaling everyone to take their positions and begin filming again.
After the performance, the assistant director remarked, "Just based on Xie Yuyao's charm, this movie is sure to be a huge hit. She's a natural for this industry; let's recruit her to the film studio."
"Do you think I didn't want to? It was only by chance that she got this role." Director Zhu shook his head and smiled as he recalled the past.
It was only when everything was in place—perfect timing, location, and people—that Xie Yuyao agreed to play the lead role. Now that she's found a boyfriend, she definitely won't be pursuing an acting career anymore.
However, this makes the film her only work, which will make it even more memorable.
The assistant director was puzzled: "So many girls want to act and be the leading lady. She has such a high starting point when she first entered the industry. There is no reason for her to give up like this. Does she deserve the God who feeds her like a baby?"
"Haha, you don't know, she's also very talented in medicine. In the rural area where she was sent, she received guidance from a renowned teacher, and her medical skills are no worse than those of regular doctors in hospitals." He had put in a lot of effort to find a breakthrough back then.
During the filming in Qingshantun, I gained a more thorough understanding of Xie Yuyao's actions there; she genuinely didn't care about acting as a job.
With her abilities, she could succeed at almost anything she wanted to do; however, she was like a cloud in the sky, sometimes gathering and sometimes dispersing, unpredictable and entirely dependent on her whims.
Otherwise, based solely on the fruit-preserving recipe she contributed, she could have secured a decent position at the dried fruit factory in Qingshantun. Who would have thought she would change course midway to study medicine, and now demonstrate such immense talent in acting? That's quite a leap.
Such an outstanding girl, I wonder what path she will take in the future.
*
After Xie Yuyao's schedule was relaxed, she had much less free time.
When she had free time, she would take a small stool, sit next to Director Zhu, and quietly watch the other actors film.
Occasionally, when Director Zhu is in the mood, he will discuss camera movements with her.
At this moment, he knew that Xie Yuyao was like a sponge, absorbing a lot of professional skills and techniques from his casual explanations, adding insights from later generations, and drawing inferences from one instance to another, thus forming her own unique ability to discern.
Years later, she invested in a cultural media company, and like a talent scout, discovered many promising talents. Her collaboration with Director Zhu was just the beginning.
At this time, she was still on set, either filming herself or watching others film. If she had any questions, she could ask Director Zhu, the assistant director, and the editor for advice. She was doing very well and enjoying herself immensely.
One morning, Ye Xingchang, with slightly red eyes, came to the film crew, breaking the peace.
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