Chapter 12: Interesting Things
After bringing them back to the rented apartment, Xu Qingye got busy. It was difficult to book a hotel near the film and television city, and he was worried about letting the two girls stay out at this time, so he quickly took out a new set of sheets and quilt covers and replaced them on Chen Que's side.
"You will sleep in your brother's room tonight, and you can squeeze in with me." Xu Qingye made the arrangements clearly.
After finishing his work, he asked the two girls to rest for a while and told them to talk about anything he wanted to ask them later.
As soon as Chen Mu entered the apartment, he looked around. The two of them had recently bought some new things, and the house looked a little warmer, but after all, it was two grown men living in it, so it was still a little messy, but overall it was pretty good.
Entering Chen Que's room, Shen Mu continued to observe. There were many books in her brother's room, all about acting. There was also a thick notebook on the desk. Shen Mu flipped through it. It was some of his learning experiences recorded. The handwriting was densely packed, more detailed and serious than her class notes. Reaching out to touch those words, she could almost imagine the serious expression on Shen Que's face when he wrote them.
Chen Mu just glanced at it for a few seconds and then turned to look at Xiang Xiao.
"Xiao, it seems my brother really wants to be an actor."
"I used to think your brother was that old, pedantic, dull, and boring, but today I've changed my mind. He's so lively and handsome. When he walked towards me in that moon-white robe, I felt like my heart was about to jump out of my chest. He greeted me, but I didn't hear a single word he said. I was so focused on his face.
"Mu Mu, I've been seeing this face of your brother for years, and I should have been immune to it by now. But when I looked at him today, it was like I saw someone else. I suddenly felt that he was meant to be this charming. His face should be on TV and in movies, for everyone to admire. I declare, I'm hooked! Your brother is my destiny from now on!"
Xiao Xiao grabbed Shen Mu's hand. She was now extremely grateful that she was Shen Mu's good friend and could have such close contact with Shen Que.
"Do you really think so? But my brother's personality isn't suitable for the entertainment industry. He offends people too easily with his words."
Chen Mu was a little worried. She had been chasing stars for many years and had some idea of what the entertainment industry was like. She was afraid that her brother's personality would cause him to suffer.
"I don't think so. Your brother just likes to be serious and stubborn. He has his own logic for his actions. I think that only those who enter the entertainment industry like this can last long and not be easily assimilated. Being yourself in the entertainment industry is the most difficult thing, and your brother happens to be best at being himself."
Xiao Xiao patted the back of Shen Mu's hand and told her not to worry. Besides, Shen Que was not moving forward alone. In such a short time, he had found his partner.
In another room, Xu Qingye leaned on a lazy sofa, looking at Chen Que who was sitting on the bed and was in a daze again. Chen Que really didn't brag to him at all, he was in a daze as he said.
"Hey, your sister won't take you back, will she? If you leave, I won't refund your rent." Xu Qingye pushed Chen Que worriedly. In the original novel, Shen Que made his debut two years later. Because of his arrival, the timeline was advanced, and he was afraid that some mysterious system would correct the timeline.
"No, she just wanted to make sure if I was cheated. She never interferes with any of my decisions." Shen Que shook his head. The family relationship in their family was very relaxed and comfortable. There were not too many constraints between family members, and in most cases they would support any decision made by their family.
Of course, this does not include any illegal activities.
"That's good."
Xu Qingye nodded, as if he had thought of something, and moved a chair to sit down opposite Shen Que.
"Can I ask you what your life plans were like before? I'm really curious."
Xu Qingye looked up at Chen Que, waiting for his answer with anticipation. Even if someone like Chen Que didn't enter the entertainment industry, his life wouldn't be too ordinary.
"I haven't thought about it. The most likely thing is that I will take the postgraduate entrance exam, then the doctoral exam to continue studying, become a philosopher or a writer, and if that doesn't work out, I'll stay in school and become a teacher. In short, it's probably going to be a pretty boring life."
Shen Que imagined that if he had not rushed here on impulse, his life would have been completely different.
"Whether it's a philosopher or a writer, they're all constantly thinking and creating. It's really no different from an actor. Interpreting a role is a secondary creation, a deeper creation, requiring a lot of thought and research. How can this not be a different path to the same end?"
"You speak more like a philosopher."
Shen Que chuckled. He hadn't been in contact with Xu Qingye for a long time, but it was interesting enough, more interesting than anyone he had met in the past twenty years.
"Please help me take off my hood. My scalp hurts from pulling it."
After a busy day, Chen Que hadn't even taken off her makeup yet. Xu Qingye hurriedly stood up to get the tools. The wig was glued on and it was a bit troublesome to remove. It was really difficult for Chen Que to do it by herself.
Xu Qingye helped Chen Que remove the wig. The skin that was stained with glue was a little red. Xu Qingye reached out and touched it, staring at the red mark with a distressed expression.
Shen Que felt a little itchy on his head, and when Xu Qingye touched it, the itchy feeling penetrated deeper, making him feel like he couldn't scratch it.
"If I can avoid filming costume dramas in the future, I'll do it. Wearing too many headpieces will make me bald."
Xu Qingye stared at Chen Que's red skin for a while and summed it up like this. Chen Que looked up at him and didn't answer. He just gently pushed him away and reached out to take off his robe.
After being pushed away, Xu Qingye sat back down. Shen Que took off his clothes quickly, and Xu Qingye just sat on the side and admired him.
The original novel describes Shen Que's figure in an extremely exaggerated way, with beautiful muscle contours, incredible proportions, lean but not exaggerated abdominal muscles, etc.
But these are the results of a series of body management efforts after Shen Que debuted. Although Shen Que has a good figure now, he is a bit thin.
"Have you seen enough?"
Shen Que put on his clothes and glanced at Xu Qingye. He didn't like the way Xu Qingye looked at him just now, as if he was looking at a commodity.
"If you're not good at it, then practice more. Don't be afraid of being seen. In fact, you have a pretty good foundation. With a little practice, you can become a male model in no time."
Xu Qingye didn't care, but still secretly touched his soft belly. He was not as good as Shen Que.
After changing clothes and going out, Shen Mu and Xiao Xiao were already sitting in the living room. Shen Mu stared at the two people sitting opposite him with a serious face.
"Tell me, what was the opportunity that made you decide to become an actor? Although I have accepted it, I still think it is a bit outrageous."
"Nothing, I just suddenly thought the entertainment industry was quite interesting. My life is too boring, so I wanted to find something interesting to do. After all, this matter has something to do with you. I helped you pick up at the airport that day..."
Shen Que talked about what happened that night. It had been a long time, but he still remembered everything about that night. From his perspective, it was a life completely different from the past twenty years.
Shen Mu asked about the details of that day, but Shen Que never said anything. Now it sounded like she was a little excited. How could she have missed such a wonderful night?
"Escape, secret date, hug and leave hand in hand. So romantic! I escape from the crowd and the world, just wanting to be with you for a moment. How can my couple be so sweet?"
"The strange boy and the handsome guy who were inexplicably involved, this is also very interesting."
Xiao Xiao looked at Shen Mu's infatuated look, lowered his head and muttered something in a voice that no one could hear, and his eyes began to scan back and forth between Shen Que and Xu Qingye.
"Okay, I can accept what you said. But the entertainment industry is not an easy place to be. I have to protect you. From now on, I will be your number one fan."
"Someone has become the number one fan, you can be number two."
Shen Que turned his head to glance at Xu Qingye, and Xu Qingye raised his head proudly. The position of the male protagonist's follower was also on a first-come, first-served basis.
"Then I'll be third. I'll join the fan group too."
Xiao Xiao quickly raised his hand, and then the four of them quickly created a group, and Shen Que just had his first fan club in such a hasty manner.
After finishing the business, Xu Qingye suddenly stood up and walked over to Shen Mu and sat down.
"What do you want to do?"
Chen Mu looked at Xu Qingye with some wariness. He had tricked his brother into filming a movie, so he wouldn't want to trick her too, would he? She really had no interest in this.
"Nothing serious, I just wanted to talk to you. Actually, we've known each other for a long time, Moon."
Being called by a nickname in the real world, Shen Mu felt her scalp tingling. Whenever she thought about how she looked like online and that the person in front of her knew everything, she felt that only one of them could survive.
"Who are you?"
Chen Mu forced a smile. She couldn't be the only one to suffer social ruin. Since he said he knew him, he must be someone in the circle, so he had to get his ID.
"I'm the cute little meat bun. You must have an impression of me, right?"
Xu Qingye reported a name, and Shen Mu's expression became extremely wonderful. She suddenly felt that she was not so socially dead after all.
"I actually have a few accounts that you've probably all heard of. Two of them have been quite popular recently: one is called 'The Entertainment Circle's Number One Gossip King,' and the other is called 'Aviva.'"
Xu Qingye continued to introduce himself. It was hard to describe the look on Shen Mu's face. Even Xiao Xiao beside him looked a little shocked. They were still discussing the sudden appearance of a rich female fan in the morning, and now he appeared in front of them, and he was a man?
"Impossible. Aviva has posted selfies. She's clearly a woman. Don't tell me you took them in women's clothing. I'll be disillusioned."
Xiao Xiao shook her head. She didn't know who the cute little meat bun was and who the entertainment industry's number one gossip king was, but she had read Aviva's Weibo many times, and she knew she was definitely a beautiful woman.
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