After returning to her room, Jian Xingsui sat on the edge of the bed to rest.
As he leaned against the bed, he accidentally touched his wound. Only after rolling up his long sleeves did he see the rather glaring scratch. He had been pushed and fell. Of course, it wasn't the protagonist An Ran who pushed him, but the security guard patrolling the street corner.
Everyone says An Ran is kind and innocent, but Jian Xingsui doesn't think so. She deliberately provoked him, timed the security guard's arrival perfectly, and then fainted as if she were the victim. Even though she was unharmed, everyone thought she was wronged and bullied, making everyone think that she was the only one who was guilty.
Jian Xingsui poked at her wound and involuntarily gasped, "Hiss..."
it hurts
I should have gone to buy some medicine this afternoon.
I don't know if they have any anti-inflammatory lotion or anything like that at home, maybe I should go out and buy some myself.
Jian Xingsui came out of the room but didn't see the couple, so he skipped the greeting and went downstairs. He wasn't very familiar with the area, but it was dusk and many people were leaving get off work. When they saw him coming out of the couple's shop, they all stared at him, and some even whispered among themselves.
"That child?"
"I heard he has very bad character."
"Look at the clothes he's wearing, tsk tsk..."
Hearing what they were saying, Jian Xingsui stopped as he passed a glass door and looked at himself. He was wearing ripped jeans, had yellow hair, and long bangs that covered his eyes. He looked exactly like a street-smart young man.
He gave up after failing to find a pharmacy and went straight into a barbershop.
The barber shop owner was taken aback when he saw him, then said somewhat nervously, "Young man, do you want a shampoo or a new hairstyle?"
After living a second life, Jian Xingsui's aesthetic sense is quite different from before. He didn't know why he used to like pursuing trends and fashion, thinking that it was a way of expressing himself. But now, for some reason, after being reborn, his thoughts seem to be different: "Just cut it, and I want to dye it black."
The barber shop owner said, "Okay, okay, either way is fine."
Because both sides quickly reached an agreement, they acted swiftly. His hair was dyed black, and his long bangs were cut off, revealing his face, which had previously looked somewhat gloomy. He actually had a pair of very bright eyes, but they were always covered by his bangs. Now that he was clean and tidy, his appearance seemed completely refreshed.
The barber shop owner said, "They say the test of a person's looks is a buzz cut, and young man, you really have a good foundation."
Jian Xingsui glanced at it briefly, then smiled gently: "Thank you."
A shy smile appeared on the face of the boy with rosy lips and white teeth in the mirror. The barber shop owner was slightly taken aback and said with a soft sigh, "You look quite good when you smile. I was a little nervous when you first came in."
Jian Xingsui asked suspiciously, "Why?"
"I don't know." The barber shop owner was an honest man. He scratched his head and said somewhat sheepishly, "Maybe it's just a feeling of aura. I don't know how to describe it."
He couldn't say it, but Jian Xingsui knew it.
In the world of this book, he is a vicious cannon fodder character, so he has the magnetic field of vicious cannon fodder. It is destined that many people will not like him at first glance, and may even feel resistance and vigilance. On the contrary, the protagonist has an approachable aura and is naturally likable.
Some people are born to be the rising sun in the sky, but he is different; he is the mud on the ground.
Seeing that he didn't look well, the boss hesitated and asked, "Did I say something wrong?"
“No.” Jian Xingsui’s gaze was somewhat indifferent: “You’re quite right.”
So what if he's a piece of trash? In his past life, he tried so hard to please everyone, only to end up with a tragic fate. In this life, he just wants to stay far away from the mess that is the Jian family and never try to please anyone again.
Seeing that he was somewhat silent, the boss assumed he was bored: "I'll put on TV for you."
The television was turned on, and the drama series playing was "Battle of the World," starring the current film emperor Fu Jinxiao. It was also the most popular drama series at the moment, generating the most discussion and buzz.
As if worried that Jian Xingsui wouldn't understand, the shop owner recommended, "Don't let the fact that this is a war film fool you, it's really good! Actor Fu's acting is superb. My wife and kids all like him, and many of the young girls who come to my hair salon are his fans. Do you know him? He acted so well in this movie. He also starred in another anti-Japanese war film before, what was it called again..."
Jian Xingsui opened her lips: "Mission"
The boss clapped his hands: "That's right, Mission! Hey... young man, how did you know? This movie is quite obscure, and it's one of Fu Jinxiao's early works."
Jian Xingsui replied calmly, "I'm his fan."
If there's anything that hasn't changed in this life or the next, it's his idol. He's admired and liked Fu Jinxiao since he was young. He watches every single one of Fu Jinxiao's works over and over again. Unlike many fans who come to admire him later in life, he's been following Fu Jinxiao since his first album. He's supported him since he had only a handful of Weibo followers, and he's never missed a year since.
It's a pity that he never got to see his idol before he died.
Later, after learning that this was a fictional world, they were surprised to discover that the real young master, An Ran, was the protagonist.
His hard work and talent caught Fu Jinxiao's attention. After that, An Ran's career in the entertainment industry went smoothly. She worked with the movie star Fu and they fell in love on set. In the end, the two were united in their hearts and became a couple. Jian Xingsui, on the other hand, died on an unnamed street and had nothing.
The shop owner said, "Young man, did I hurt you with my cutting? Why are your eyes red?"
Jian Xingsui snapped out of her reverie, looked at herself in the mirror, and smiled: "No, I guess I'm just sleepy because I haven't been sleeping well these past few days."
“Young people love to stay up late,” the boss said. “That won’t do. You should take better care of yourself and stay awake.”
Jian Xingsui nodded slightly, as if saying to her boss or herself, "Yes, it's time to wake up..."
...
next day
A van was driving down the street. In the back seat sat a man wearing sunglasses and resting with his eyes closed. He was wearing a light brown coat, his long legs crossed, and he was lounging lazily in the back seat. His almost perfect jawline added to his aloofness. Beside him was a constant chattering voice.
Agent Wang Meican said somewhat helplessly, "My brother, are you even listening?"
Fu Jinxiao responded with a faint "yes".
Wang Meican handed him a band-aid: "That stalker fan at the airport yesterday was terrifying. She even had a knife. Have you cleaned the wound on your arm? Do you want to go to the hospital? I didn't have time, so I brought some band-aids with me."
Fu Jinxiao took the band-aid and fiddled with it in her hand, casually replying, "It's not serious."
The agent continued, "I've told you so many times, there's a limit to professionalism. You got off the plane at dawn, and even in that state, you still had to consider the fans' feelings and not use the VIP channel... You..."
Fu Jinxiao replied, "I know what I'm doing."
Before the agent could say anything more, the man clicked his tongue. He took off his sunglasses, revealing dark, deep eyes. His voice was low and deliberate as he chuckled softly, "My dear agent, it's just a minor injury. A few words are enough."
Although it was a question, Wang Meican shut up.
She has been with Fu Jinxiao for many years and knows how to maintain appropriate boundaries.
This man is known in the industry for his good temper, good reputation, and unpretentious manner, but in reality, he is extremely cold-hearted. Beneath his smiling face lies a deep-seated scheming. When dealing with Fu Jinxiao, one must know when to stop, or one day he won't even know how he died.
The driver said from the front, "Sir, the shop you're looking for is just ahead."
This is a rather narrow street, surrounded by scattered shops selling food and toys. There are quite a few people coming and going, but it is definitely not a place where Actor Fu would usually come.
The agent said, "If you want to buy something, I'll get out of the car and buy it for you?"
"No need." Fu Jinxiao waved his hand: "I've been in the car all the way, I need to get some fresh air."
The agent then gave up.
The weather in August was a bit hot. There was a pavilion outside the rice cake shop, and many people were sitting under the pavilion eating pastries and chatting. The shop was doing good business, and there was a small queue outside. Fu Jinxiao stood at the end and happened to hear a few girls talking about the latest gossip.
Have you checked Weibo?
"I saw it! Actor Fu actually acted like a diva towards his fans at the airport."
"I really like Brother Fu, why is he like this?"
"I don't know what's wrong with him these past two years. I heard that the movie he starred in, 'Jinghua,' flopped."
Fu Jinxiao stood not far away, listening casually without reacting.
He's seen too many fans in the entertainment industry who jump to conclusions based on rumors and turn against others based on one side of the story. These things don't bother him and have no effect on him.
A young man wearing a white hat came out of the shop carrying a tray of pastries. After listening for an unknown amount of time and listening to many things, he placed the pastries on the table of several girls and said, "Excuse me, I would like to correct you, the lead actor in 'Jinghua' is not Mr. Fu."
The girls were taken aback.
After straightening up, Jian Xingsui spoke calmly but clearly: "Mr. Fu in 'Beijing' was a supporting actor, not the lead actor. Moreover, the movie did not flop. It won the Best Film Editing Award and the Best Original Arrangement Award at the 2018 Magnolia Awards. Mr. Fu, who only played a supporting role at the time, also won the Best Supporting Actor Award."
The words flowed without pause, leaving the young girls stunned. Casual fans were powerless against die-hard fans.
Fu Jinxiao, who had been nonchalant, also looked up and focused her gaze on the young man in the sunlight. A hint of amusement appeared in her usually indifferent eyes.
The little girl murmured in protest: "But it's true that he acted like a big shot at the airport yesterday."
Jian Xingsui scoffed, holding the tray, and answered without any fear: "That video was obviously edited. Mr. Fu mentioned in an interview back in 2016 that he only accepts letters and not gifts, so what's wrong with him refusing expensive gifts from fans?"
The long-haired girl retorted, "But he can't let his fans down."
Jian Xingsui answered calmly and clearly, "The airport has always had a VIP channel. Last night's flight was in the early morning. Because the fans had been waiting outside all night, he didn't want them to be disappointed, so he used the regular channel. He wanted to make sure the fans weren't disappointed in the middle of the night. I'd like to ask, where did he act like a big shot?"
The girls at the table were speechless after being rebuked.
A battle between die-hard fans and casual haters has been declared a victory.
The long-haired girl said somewhat awkwardly, "Why are you so protective of him? Who are you to him? How do you remember everything so clearly?"
...
The air fell silent for a moment.
After a while
Jian Xingsui bowed to the girls, his tone calm, but no one knew the bitterness beneath, as he replied, "They're no one, just passersby."
Not only were the three young girls looking at Jian Xingsui with some surprise, but Fu Yingdi behind them also raised an eyebrow.
As Jian Xingsui brushed past the queue, her delicate face still betrayed her youthful innocence. Despite looking like a young child, she surprisingly remembered things from several years ago, and remembered them so clearly.
A passerby...?
Fu Jinxiao's gaze fell on the boy's back, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. This is really quite interesting.
Author's Note:
Actor Fu: Young man, you've caught my attention!
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