For a moment, the director almost doubted whether he had misheard!
Is it really possible for something like this to fall from the sky? He had been trying to contact them before, but there had been no response. The other party's meaning was very clear: they had refused. But he never expected that he would have the opportunity to meet Fu Jinxiao in person today, and that the movie star would even read his script. This was as exciting as being chosen by a favorite!
"I..." Zhang Sansan choked up a little. He excitedly grasped Fu Jinxiao's hand and said in a trembling voice, "Teacher Fu, thank you, thank you so much!"
Fu Jinxiao shook hands with him.
"You're welcome." The man sitting next to the tent had a refined and polite smile on his face. "After all, the contract terms still need to be discussed in detail. At that time, I will have to ask Director Zhang to be more understanding."
"..."
For some reason, Zhang Sansan had a bad feeling when he heard the phrase "please be tolerant".
The actors in front have finished their work.
Not far away, the actor playing the young Xu Yan was talking to Shen Xing Sui. He felt very guilty because he had never acted in a scene, which caused Shen Xing Sui to be beaten and hurt.
Shen Xingsui smiled at the person who was apologizing to her with such remorse and said, "It's okay."
“Everyone has bad days.” Shen Xingsui wiped his face with a tissue handed to him by his assistant. There was not much resentment in his eyes, but rather a clear and clean look. When he saw that Jiang Chao in front of him was so nervous and had sweat on his face, he handed him a tissue as well: “You’ve worked hard too, wipe your sweat.”
Even though his face was covered in dust and his clothes were worn out, Shen Xingsui stood there, smiled gently, and seemed to be clean and spotless all over.
Jiang Chao was also a new actor and had never had such an experience before. He felt his heartbeat was a little uneven. After receiving the tissue, he held it in his hand and was even reluctant to use it.
Shen Xingsui said, "I'll go ask the director to see what time we'll finish filming tonight. I have some things to do tonight, so I might have to go home early."
I heard that Professor Fu is returning to China today.
He said he wanted to leave work early that night to go on a date.
Shen Xingsui was mentally planning how to bring it up with the director when she smiled and lifted the curtain, saying, "Director, I have a question for you. Tonight we..."
The rest of his words suddenly caught in his throat.
The smile on her face froze, and she stared blankly at the man sitting next to the director, her expression a mixture of disbelief, joy, and surprise, a kind of nervous unease akin to being near home.
When Zhang San San saw Shen Xing Sui arrive, he was unaware of their relationship and even stood up happily, saying, "Sui Sui's here! You've come at the perfect time! Teacher Fu is here today too. You two know each other, right? Come, come, this is wonderful! Let's catch up..."
Fu Jinxiao also stood up.
Standing outside the shed, Shen Xingsui stared blankly at the man, her gaze unwavering.
Fu Jinxiao walked up to him in a few steps. The man was dressed in white casual clothes, clean and elegant. His handsome face was friendly. He stopped in front of Shen Xingsui and smiled, "Teacher Shen, it's been a long time."
Shen Xingsui was filled with turbulent emotions. He said softly, "Long time no see."
"It's been a long time, Teacher Shen has changed a lot." Fu Jinxiao looked down at the somewhat disheveled young man and smiled, "I almost didn't recognize him."
It was a simple sentence, yet it inexplicably brought tears to Shen Xingsui's eyes.
Fu Jinxiao's eyes held a smile: "But it's very good."
Shen Xingsui was taken aback.
"You've become even better." The man's voice was deep and gentle as he looked at Shen Xingsui, who was even thinner and more disheveled than before: "Extremely better."
It's like a breeze blowing away the sweltering heat of a hot summer day, bringing a sudden coolness and sweetness.
It seems that all his hard work has been recognized. Even though he didn't feel wronged after repeating the action scenes many times, he was gently praised by someone he liked. It was like a strong child who didn't cry after falling down was suddenly helped up and praised for being strong and not crying. Then someone gently brushed the dust off his body.
With a sore nose and red eyes, Shen Xingsui rushed into Fu Jinxiao's arms and gave him a solid hug.
Fu Jinxiao smiled, wrapped his arms around the man, and patted his back repeatedly, without hiding from the probing gazes of others. When his lover needed a hug, he held him tightly.
"Teacher Fu..."
Fu Jinxiao lowered his head: "Hmm?"
The scene was bustling with staff, some carrying equipment, others cleaning up, making the whole tent quite noisy. In this noisy environment, Shen Xingsui, leaning against Fu Jinxiao's shoulder, had a mischievous smile on his face and whispered in Fu Jinxiao's ear, "I miss you so much."
...
They were standing very close together.
The people standing around couldn't hear or see what was being said.
But it felt like going back to that charity gala that night, only this time Shen Xingsui was in control. He was like a smug little fox who had successfully pulled off a prank, his eyes crinkling with a smile.
However, before he could even enjoy his happiness for a moment, the smile on the face of the person embracing him deepened. Without deliberately lowering his voice or avoiding others, his voice was deep and magnetic as he opened his lips: "Me too."
...
!!
Shen Xingsui froze in shock.
Zhang San San, who was standing next to him, asked with some suspicion, "Yes, yes what?"
Shen Xingsui blushed when the director looked at him with such innocent eyes. He had started the prank himself, but Fu Jinxiao was just strolling around, letting the director guess whatever he wanted. It was really like he was just watching from the sidelines.
Shen Xingsui stammered, "It's nothing, Teacher Fu was just praising me."
Zhang Sansan scratched his head, as if remembering something: "Okay, by the way, Sui Sui, what did you want to see me about?"
When Shen Xingsui was asked this, she remembered that she had originally come to ask for leave, so she replied, "No, it's nothing, it's alright now."
Zhang San San: ?
I feel like Sui Sui is acting strangely today.
A staff member came over and said, "Teacher Shen, there are still a few scenes tonight. Were you injured while filming the action scene? We have prepared a first-aid kit. Would you like to come and get checked out?"
Shen Xingsui then remembered that there was such a thing.
Fu Jinxiao said in a low voice, "Go and take a look."
They said goodbye to the director together and left the studio. Zhang San San followed suit and then realized, a beat later, that Actor Fu hadn't come to the set to discuss the script with him; he had simply come to visit the set!
Zhang Sansan remarked with emotion, "Teacher Fu is truly good to his students."
The assistant director next to him gave him a look that said, "Are you out of your mind, Director? It's a good thing you're a director, instead of choosing to enter the entertainment industry to make a career out of it."
Zhang Sansan asked in confusion, "Why do you say that?"
"Because with your IQ," the assistant director remarked, "you probably won't survive three episodes."
"..."
Thank you.
...
Shen Xingsui and his group returned to the lounge, where they encountered Jiang Chao's assistant.
The assistant brought over some snacks and treats, insisting on sharing them with Shen Xingsui, saying, "Teacher Shen, this was specially asked by Brother Jiang to be bought for everyone. This is a portion for you."
Shen Xingsui instinctively refused: "No need, no need."
"Please don't be shy," the assistant said with a smile. "Everyone has some."
Hearing that everyone else had some and was eating, Shen Xingsui felt it would be presumptuous not to accept it, so she had her assistant, Cancan, take it and politely said, "Thank you, and please thank Brother Jiang for me."
The assistant quickly said no, and then ran away.
Can Can, holding the snacks, complained, "Everyone else has some, but Sui Sui, you have everything! Brother Jiang is really generous. Are you feeling guilty about what happened this morning?"
Shen Xingsui was also a little confused, but after thinking about it, she said, "I guess so."
Fu Jinxiao, who was standing next to him, glanced at it and sneered.
Shen Xingsui didn't have time to rest. After returning to the dressing room, he changed out of his costume during the lunch break. After checking himself, he found that his stomach and other important areas were fine, except for a bruise on his back.
Can Can said worriedly, "Let's apply some medicine."
Shen Xingsui was embarrassed to let the young girl apply the medicine for him, and was hesitating when Fu Jinxiao, who was next to him, reached out and said, "I'll do it."
When Can Can saw that it was Fu Jin Xiao, she quickly handed over the ointment and tactfully closed the door, giving him a look that said, "You guys do what you want, I definitely won't cause you any trouble."
Shen Xingsui smiled helplessly.
Fu Jinxiao walked over with the ointment and said, "Lie down on the sofa."
Shen Xingsui was stunned for a moment, then realized what was going on and responded. He obediently crawled to the sofa. He didn't think that applying medicine would be a big deal, but when he was crawling on the sofa, Fu Jinxiao sat down next to him. The man lifted his shirt up with his hand, and then his rough fingertips rubbed the ointment onto his skin.
The bluish-purple patch on his fair back was particularly horrifying.
Fu Jinxiao gently rubbed the cool ointment on the wound with his hand. Shen Xingsui gasped in pain, but in order not to show it, he could only bury his face in the sofa pillow.
Fu Jinxiao said in a low voice, "Bear with it."
Shen Xingsui responded softly.
Fu Jinxiao chuckled lightly: "When we first finished filming, you seemed pretty capable, even able to comfort others. Now you know what pain is."
"Back then..." Shen Xingsui's attention was diverted, and she replied, "I didn't think much about it after I got beaten up, but now I'm realizing what it all means."
Fu Jinxiao raised an eyebrow: "What were you thinking about so intently back then?"
This guy better not tell me he's thinking about Jiang Chao.
The thought of the snacks on the table next to him caused Fu Yingdi's face to turn frosty.
Shen Xingsui was silent for a moment, then suddenly buried her face in the pillow again, whispering in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "I want to..."
Fu Jinxiao didn't hear her clearly, so she leaned closer and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"Miss you."
Shen Xingsui uttered those two words somewhat hesitantly.
Fu Jinxiao raised an eyebrow in slight surprise: "You knew I was in the shed back then?"
"I don't know," Shen Xingsui answered honestly, "but I know you're going back to China today, so I miss you and wonder when I can see you again."
"..."
Fu Jinxiao's frostiness vanished instantly, replaced by a gentle warmth. His eyes were filled with a barely perceptible smile. His first day back in the country was worth the effort of not resting for a moment. The sweetness from his lover washed away all his fatigue.
Suddenly, a soft, rustling sound came from the doorway.
Fu Jinxiao was very vigilant. He glanced at the door and realized something. Then, a look of understanding flashed in his eyes.
"Sui Sui," Fu Jin Xiao whispered to the person beside him.
Shen Xingsui turned her head in confusion.
Fu Jinxiao's handsome face wore a captivating smile as he whispered, "Did you really miss me?"
Shen Xingsui was stunned. Fu Jinxiao leaned down and kissed his lips. It was a kiss filled with longing and tenderness. They had been separated for so long, and they could finally feel each other's presence again. At first, it was gentle and light, but later, Shen Xingsui also missed him. He took the initiative to hug Fu Jinxiao's shoulders and responded to the kiss, deepening the embrace.
"Clatter"
The sound coming from the doorway was neither too loud nor too soft.
Shen Xingsui noticed it too. He was a little startled and abruptly separated himself, panting as he looked at the doorway with some confusion: "Who's there?"
The person outside hesitated for a moment, then pushed the door open and walked in. Standing outside was Jiang Chao, carrying a thermos. He had originally come to make amends by bringing chicken soup, but before he could even say the lines he had prepared, he inadvertently saw this scene through the gap in the doorway.
My heart is truly broken, and I feel a mix of emotions.
Shen Xingsui was still in Fu Jinxiao's arms, feeling a little embarrassed. His face was flushed as he looked at Jiang Chao with a puzzled expression and asked, "Brother Jiang, what brings you here?"
Jiang Chao felt bitter inside. He glanced at Fu Jinxiao.
The man sitting on the sofa exuded a powerful and calm aura. Even though he was a stranger and had entered, and even witnessed this scene, he showed no panic. He lifted his eyelids to look at him, his dark eyes calm and composed, which made Jiang Chao suddenly feel embarrassed as if he had been seen through.
Jiang Chao forced himself to remain calm: "I... I thought it was partly my responsibility that you were injured, so I specially asked my assistant to buy you chicken soup to help you recover."
Shen Xingsui really didn't expect Jiang Chao to be so polite: "It's nothing, Brother Jiang, you're too kind. I should just focus on filming, it's all the duty of my time. It's you who has been running around with me all this time, it must have been tiring."
Jiang Chao felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she saw how considerate he was of her: "I'm a few years older than you, so I should take care of you more."
Shen Xingsui was impressed by his kindness.
Fu Jinxiao raised an eyebrow almost imperceptibly. The man stood up, his tall figure giving off a slightly imposing aura in the lounge. He walked slowly to Jiang Chao without any rudeness, even taking the thermos of chicken soup and smiling as he said, "Teacher Jiang, you're so kind. We've troubled you for the past month or so. I'll treat everyone to a meal later so we can all get together."
Jiang Chao's expression darkened slightly. Fu Jinxiao's words were clearly a declaration of sovereignty, and he had no way to refute them.
In the end, all I could say was, "No, it's nothing. We're all in the same production crew, it's only right to help each other out."
“Indeed.” Fu Jinxiao’s smile deepened. “Thank you for the snacks. I just tried some, and they were delicious.”
The snacks I painstakingly prepared were eaten by someone else.
Jiang Chao felt as if all he could hear was the sound of his heart breaking. He held back his tears, awkwardly agreed, and ran away, almost bumping into the door as he left.
Shen Xingsui said blankly, "Teacher Jiang, did you hit your head? Are you too tired? Do you want to stay and rest for a while?"
Jiang Chao quickly shook his head.
Waaah
He didn't want to rest; he wanted to hurry back to the lounge to mourn his lost love.
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