40 Enlightenment and Meeting
Fame and fortune are such fascinating things.
For a whole week, all Song Qixian saw were smiling faces.
Even his boss and colleagues, whom he had only met once or twice while working, sent him messages. After Song Qixian couldn't help but reply, they enthusiastically invited him out and said they would introduce him to some friends.
After this happened several times in a row, Song Qixian finally learned not to reply to every message someone sent him.
You have to choose one.
He now has more and more people added to his phone. In addition to his colleagues and bosses, there are also various staff members, assistants of directors he has met with, and actors he has worked with...
Song Qixian's phone used to be clean, and he didn't have to worry about socializing. But now, all sorts of messages arrive every day, most of them asking him to go out.
Song Qixian didn't care what they were thinking; he was simply exhausted. He used to work 15 hours a day without feeling tired, but when faced with these interpersonal challenges, he couldn't handle it.
His teammates all saw his troubles, but Song Qixian might have forgotten that he was a pure white sheet of paper, and anything of a different color would stand out against him.
His expression was still the same, but his eyes were filled with fatigue. Song Qixian was feeling anxious, so his gaze flickered when he met someone's gaze. Perhaps he didn't want others to see what he was thinking.
Zhou Heyu stepped in, and the other three gave him the important task of comforting his younger brother (older brother), and specifically instructed him to teach Song Qixian how to release stress.
Zhou Heyu made an OK gesture and went there with full confidence.
He returned dejectedly.
The three of them hurriedly asked what had happened, and Zhou Heyu then told everyone how he comforted Song Qixian.
Before he could join the crew again, Song Qixian repeatedly packed his things. He didn't have much stuff to begin with, so he folded and put away a few pieces of clothing repeatedly. Then, realizing they weren't in the right place, he spread them out again and folded them again.
Zhou Heyu quickly stopped him: "Hey Qixian, let's talk. It's been a while."
Song Qixian put his clothes away and sat upright. Zhou Heyu then moved closer to him, and the two brothers sat on the same bed.
After spending more than half a year together, Song Qixian had long been accustomed to his teammates' occasional contact with him, so after Zhou Heyu patted him on the shoulder, Song Qixian slowly relaxed.
"Qixian, are you very tired recently?"
Zhou Heyu started with the most relaxed topic, but Song Qixian was already used to reporting good news but not bad news, so he just said no when he heard it.
Zhou Heyu sighed inwardly, knowing that Qixian's problem was difficult to solve. If it were Shen Minghe or Park Youen, he would have just spoken out directly, but with the thoughtful Song Qixian, he didn't know how to start.
Zhou Heyu was there to act as a confidant, so he didn't force Song Qixian to speak his mind straight away. He changed the subject.
"Then you always have something to talk about, right? Like, you're so excited about your sudden popularity, or something interesting happened on the set? You can tell me about all of that. Don't worry, I'm not Park Yoo-eun, I'll definitely keep it a secret for you."
Zhou Heyu made a little joke, and it really made Song Qixian laugh. However, Song Qixian pondered for a long time and finally shook his head.
Zhou Heyu was at his wit's end. He couldn't do anything about the person's refusal to cooperate. However, the worry between Song Qixian's brows was truly worrying. Zhou Heyu comforted him from the perspective of a brother: "Don't overthink it. Many of your problems are just your own random thoughts. Whenever you want to talk about it, come to me. You know, I'm always available."
Song Qixian smiled brightly and said softly, "I know how good you are to me, Brother Heyu. Thank you for always helping me. Please also tell them that I'm fine. I just need some time to adjust."
Zhou Heyu was quite impressed by Song Qixian's understanding. Perhaps it was because of his personal experience. Although he was the second youngest brother in the team, he was more mature than most. He himself was not as good as him.
But Qixian, don't you feel tired of hiding your feelings like this? What will you become when you can no longer hide it?
Zhou Heyu failed. Park Youen was impatient and insisted on going to Song Qixian to have a good talk herself, but was stopped by Ming Shangyu.
"Stop, don't go to him, don't let him worry about you anymore."
Park Yoo-eun was indignant, but he was self-aware and knew that most of the time, things he participated in would be ruined.
Song Qixian, who made his teammates worried, was actually not as fragile as they thought. He just wanted to be alone. This was how he healed himself from childhood to adulthood.
After being bullied by his classmates, after the dean's mother passed away, after being insulted by his boss, and after all his savings were robbed, he always stayed alone and quietly, emptying his mind and keeping the anxiety, helplessness, and uneasiness away from him.
This is just a small problem. What he needs to change is his personality. He can't always habitually try to please others.
Be a little harder.
Song Qixian called the hospital and told Dean Song that he would find a chance to go back and take a look next week.
"Don't tell them yet. Just think of it as a little surprise for them."
After the call, Song Qixian seemed to have regained a lot of his spirits. After packing his few clothes into a box, he looked at the empty closet and wondered if he should buy some more clothes and bring some gifts for his younger brothers and sisters.
Xiao Ai longed to have a beautiful doll princess. Xiao Zhen loved beauty, so she gave her a set of child-friendly cosmetics. Yun Hao wanted a racing car. Eun Dong loved reading, so she bought him a set of books. And…
Song Qixian counted his savings and felt that it should be enough.
Well, I need to budget a little more for the kids' gifts. I haven't seen them in ages, and I wonder if they still remember me. I heard kids have terrible memories...
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Before joining the crew, Song Qixian attended a meet-and-greet event with the crew. This meet-and-greet was larger than the previous premiere press conference, and there were more microphones pointed at Song Qixian.
Everyone in the crew wore clothes that suited their roles. Choi Ye-young chose a chef's uniform, which didn't detract from her beauty. Yoo Sun wore a casual outfit, a cyan shirt and trousers, complementing his handsome and innocent face. Fans watching the event couldn't help but smile.
As for Song Qixian, he wore a classic skin and a well-cut suit. Paired with a fresh hairstyle and a slightly raised chin, he reminded people of the arrogant and picky second-generation genius Fang Xiyu in the play.
The three main actors stood together for photos with the media. The only female lead stood in the middle, with tall and handsome male leads on either side.
As one pleasing photo after another came out, Ha Mi-sook nodded repeatedly in the background.
Judging from the looks alone, the drama "Money and Magic" has every potential to be a hit.
The heroine Choi Ye-young was once called "the most beautiful best friend" by the audience. Although this title is not a compliment, it is enough to show the audience's recognition of her appearance.
The male lead Liu Xuan is a well-known "vase" in the circle. He starred in a campus web drama, and the scenes in which he couldn't cry were widely circulated. In the drama "Money and Magic", his acting skills seem to have improved a bit.
As for the second male lead, Song Qixian, a relatively new face at just 19 years old, with only one previous role under his belt, is a good fit. He's not the flower boy type favored by young audiences, but rather has more standard features and a face shape. Whether it's the suit or his aura that sets him off, he looks even more appealing than Yoo Sun.
There were many people at the scene who had this idea.
At the premiere press conference, Song Qixian was still an unremarkable newcomer, so not many questions were directed at him. But less than two weeks later, after only three questions, he was already being asked questions.
Reporters are very sensitive. Although only two episodes have been aired so far, it seems that newcomer Song Qixian's acting skills are superior to those of the male lead Liu Xuan. Combined with the online discussions about him, it is natural that some reporters are anxious to get some unique information from this newcomer.
"What do you think of this role? What do you think of the fact that many viewers online chose money?"
Song Qixian raised the microphone and answered politely, "...Fang Xiyu is an imperfect person. He has too many shortcomings, and at the moment, it seems that he has no advantages. Of course, he does have his shining points. His shining points are not his wealth, but that he treats everyone equally."
Song Qixian made a small joke: "Looking down on everyone equally, how can this not be considered a different kind of equality?"
There were a few laughs at the scene.
Song Qixian continued to express his views.
"As for netizens choosing money, I think it's because they recognize my character. Otherwise, if a person is worthless, no audience would choose him even if he has a lot of money, right?"
A faint smile appeared on Song Qixian's lips. His simple and decisive answer disappointed some reporters with bad intentions, but also made the screenwriter and director who chose him very satisfied.
The latter question is actually quite difficult to answer, and one can easily fall into a trap if not careful, especially since some online views on money can be quite extreme. Song Qixian deftly changed the subject, revealing some of the actor's playful side. He's very likable, and the audience won't get bored.
After all, it is a meeting, and after the reporters' question session, it is time for fans to enjoy the fun.
The first fan who came up turned out to be the one who liked Fang Xiyu. Song Qixian was very surprised. He put down the microphone and hugged her.
Fans came up on stage one by one. For one who wanted to see some magic, Yoo Sun performed a little magic trick for her. Someone asked Choi Ye-young who she really liked, and she smiled and replied, "Onscreen, I prefer Meng Ting-tae, but offscreen, I like both." Someone liked Fang Xiyu, so Song Qixian performed Fang Xiyu's catwalk show, making the audience laugh. He then hid his head to hide his shyness.
But what surprised Song Qixian the most was the last fan to come on stage, a girl. Compared to the excitement of other fans, she looked very calm.
She calmly asked Song Qixian if she could hug him, and Song Qixian was surprised because she didn't look like a fan.
While hugging, the girl whispered in his ear: "Actually, I've liked you for a long time, before you entered Death."
Song Qixian's face was full of confusion. He couldn't remember where he had seen this girl.
But it was not easy to ask further questions on the stage, so Song Qixian could only watch the girl leave the stage. After the meeting, he never met this girl again.
【Author’s words】
I'll write slowly, you guys take your time to read it, okay? [狗头叼着玫瑰]
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