Chapter 34
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With a beautiful imagination of the future, Wang Zhi worked hard in the crew.
The first scene on set was a warm-up, filming his scenes opposite the leading male actor. Leng Neyan was the "Xiao Leng" from Producer Sun's previous film, where he fought tooth and nail for his beloved. Wang Zhi had initially thought that he would be angry because he had squeezed out his financial sponsor, but he was surprisingly friendly.
Leng Neyan had filmed two dramas with Director Cheng and knew his personality to some extent. He also privately advised Wang Zhi: "Director Cheng may look carefree, but he actually has the delicate and sensitive heart of an artist. You must never laugh and joke with him during filming."
This is considered an active gesture of goodwill.
Wang Zhi hurriedly thanked him, but Leng Neyan said, "We're brothers. I should thank you, otherwise Sun Han would have been pestering me forever. Xiao Wang, there are too many temptations in this business, but listen to my advice, everything depends on your strength, don't be blinded by sugar-coated bullets."
Wang Zhi seemed to be thinking about something, then smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Leng."
Leng Neyan is so frank with others because his backers are powerful and influential, and it has nothing to do with himself.
A senior in the circle once said that when a person has ability, everyone he meets is a good person.
Wang Zhi would not dwell on trivial matters and think that he was treated this way because of the support of the Gao family. He would only seize this opportunity and take a few more steps forward.
For example, now, seeing that Leng Neyan was trying to show goodwill, Wang Zhi unceremoniously invited him to get up an hour earlier every day so that they could rehearse in advance. Even though Leng Neyan looked like he really wanted to sleep a little longer, he still agreed without hesitation.
You have the right not to use it, it will become invalid after the expiration date^^
Li Yun also agreed: "Leng Neyan is a man with good judgment and acting skills. His future is limitless. You should learn from him more."
Great minds think alike!
Wang Zhi was just about to tell Li Yun about his grand plan when Li Yun suddenly said, "By the way, your recent Reuters has been getting a good response online. Some of your fans are coming to visit the set tomorrow."
Wang Zhi suddenly became embarrassed: "Visiting me on set?"
Li Yun smiled and said, "You can't look at me if you don't visit the set, right?"
He now has active fans, and they are no longer all purchased zombie accounts!
Wang Zhi suddenly became excited and almost couldn't sleep that night. He thought about a thousand things to say when he met his fans for the first time. He tossed and turned and finally fell asleep in the middle of the night.
When he opened his eyes the next day, Wang Zhi thought he was still asleep.
Why isn't it daybreak yet?
After a while, Wang Zhi realized that it was raining.
The heavy rain poured down, submerging the boundary between the sky and the earth. It was not until after ten o'clock that a dim light came through. In such heavy rain, the crew could not even shoot indoor scenes. Only the photographer and his little apprentice carefully and excitedly took aerial shots in the heavy rain.
Looking at the raindrops falling from the eaves, Wang Zhi remembered that before falling asleep yesterday, he vaguely heard a crackling sound.
It turned out that it started raining in the middle of the night.
That road must be difficult to walk on, right?
The film and television city where the crew is currently located is not very large and is built in the mountains. Because it was newly built, the roads are very poorly maintained and turn into muddy trails as soon as it rains.
Wang Zhi felt a little disappointed, but he immediately went to Li Yun and said, "Brother, go to the fan group and tell them not to come to visit the set. It's raining so hard, what if something happens?"
Li Yun agreed, and seeing that he was worried, he comforted him, "Don't worry, I'll go tell them right away. Your fans are all smart, what can go wrong?"
Alas, the weather is not good.
Wang Zhi looked at the rain curtains and felt very depressed.
The first time someone came to visit the set, it was ruined.
He was melancholic for a moment, feeling sleepy from not getting enough sleep the previous night. Since he wasn't filming today, Wang Zhi yawned and quietly went back to catch up on some sleep. Halfway through, he was woken by his cell phone ringing. Wang Zhi got up and answered the phone angrily, only to hear Li Yun say, "Where have you been? Come out! Mr. Gao is here!"
…
Who is coming?
Wang Zhi put on a coat and floated out in a daze.
The rain continued to fall, the sky darkening. The distant mountains were silent, gathering in all directions, leaving only a small path in the middle covered with mud and water. Bean-sized raindrops fell, creating deep ripples, but they were instantly covered up. The gate was in chaos, with many people gathered there, and it was unclear what they were doing.
Wang Zhi stood under the eaves and saw Gao Bochong at first sight.
He stood taller than the crowd, wearing no coat, only a black shirt with the cuffs rolled up high. The muscles on his exposed arms were clearly defined and strong. Although Wang Zhi didn't say anything, he seemed to have noticed something and turned around to look at him.
Across the crowd, the two men looked at each other. A fire flashed in Gao Bochong's eyes. The street lights happened to be on. He stood in the light, staring into Wang Zhi's eyes, which were as hot as midsummer and had not yet dissipated.
Wang Zhi opened his mouth, but suddenly forgot what he was going to say. He ran out without an umbrella.
Gao Bochong hurried forward and held the umbrella in his hand over Wang Zhi's head.
The black umbrella blocked the raindrops and the lights. This was a small world where they were alone among the crowd.
Wang Zhi's heart was beating inexplicably fast. He looked at Gao Bochong and asked stutteringly, "Boss Gao, why are you here?"
Gao Bochong smiled and said, "I came to visit the set."
"What?"
"I'm here to visit your set," Gao Bochong said. "Didn't the group chat say that all your fans can come visit your set today?"
Wang Zhi said: "Yes...how did you know?"
Gao Bochong said as a matter of course: "I am the manager of your fan group."
...?
Wang Zhi's expression froze for a moment.
He had a furry coat draped over his thin shoulders, and the collar of his T-shirt underneath was askew, revealing his collarbone. He was too thin. Although he was not short, he looked like a thin piece of paper. When he held him in his arms, he was just a small ball that could be easily covered.
The umbrella was very big, but it seemed cramped when shared between two people. Half of Gao Bochong's shoulder was wet by the rain. When Wang Zhi saw this, he consciously leaned towards Gao Bochong.
I was so close that I could smell his warm fragrance. He must have just woken up, as there was a faint red mark on his face and his hair was messy.
They are all furry.
Very cute.
……so cute.
He is so cute that one wants to hug him tightly, squeeze him into the chest with force, and let the two hearts stick together without any obstruction and boil together.
Gao Bochong heard Wang Zhi's confused voice: "Are you my fan too?"
Obviously, this wasn't a very interesting thing to say, but Gao Bochong couldn't help but laugh: "Yes, I'm your fan too."
Wang Zhi felt embarrassed and lowered his head, a faint blush appearing on the back of his neck. "Thank you, Mr. Gao."
Gao Bochong added: "I met your fans on the road. Their car broke down, so I brought them here."
Wang Zhi suddenly raised his head: "Are they here already?"
"Yes." Gao Bochong said, "They are all looking forward to meeting you."
Not just expectations.
This group of little girls chattered all the way. Even though they were a little embarrassed by the rain, they still carefully protected the gifts in their arms.
Gao Bochong has never liked to meddle in other people's affairs. When he saw their car broke down, he would at most call to report the problem for them. But this time, he inexplicably asked the driver to stop.
Probably because I saw how they discussed in the group how to give Wang Zhi a surprise.
Wang Zhi must like surprises.
So Gao Bochong let them get in the car and took them all the way here.
As expected, Wang Zhi's attention was immediately diverted and he began to look around: "Where are they?"
His eyes turned away from him. Gao Bochong felt a little uncomfortable, but he still said, "I went to clean up. He said he couldn't meet you in such a mess."
!
Wang Zhi suddenly remembered that he had just gotten up and looked very disheveled. He immediately said without turning around, "Boss Gao, I'll go clean up too!"
Then he ran away quickly.
He was wearing slippers, and his ankles were a pure white speck of light in the dim rain.
Gao Bochong stood there quietly with an umbrella, watching him leave.
After distributing the gifts that Gao Bochong had brought to the staff, Li Yun turned around and saw Gao Bochong staring intently in one direction. Li Yun looked over curiously, but saw nothing.
What is Mr. Gao looking at so intently?
Li Yun said, "Mr. Gao, they have all been distributed."
Gao Bochong then retracted his gaze: "Where are those fans?"
Li Yun smiled and said, "We've arranged a room for them to rest and wash up. Mr. Gao, thanks for bringing them here. I think Xiao Wang has been thinking about this all day. He must be disappointed that they can't come."
No wonder it runs so fast.
It turns out I've been looking forward to it.
Gao Bochong said calmly, "It's just on the way."
Li Yun looked at the wet corner of Gao Bocong's clothes and the gift prepared for Wang Zhi that was intact in the car, and was smart enough not to say anything more.
In the room, Wang Zhi took a quick shower as quickly as possible, then blew his hair dry, and styled it into a hairstyle that looked casual, but in fact, every strand of hair was carefully designed. He then sprayed a little perfume in the air, walked around in it, and let the corners of his clothes get stained with it, but it was not pungent.
What's missing?
Wang Zhi was very nervous because it was her first time interacting with fans offline.
There was no online contact before.
So this is what it feels like to be a star.
Wang Zhi took out a long, thin platinum chain and wrapped it around his neck three times. Each turn was decorated with rice-sized diamonds. When they were stacked together, the light flickered and looked extremely bright, which also made the skin look more translucent.
That’s about it.
Although I have studied how to please fans, I rarely put it into practice. I hope I can really please them.
Wang Zhi came out nervously, and was surrounded by screams.
Several little girls were huddled in a corner. When they saw him, they screamed and rushed over. Wang Zhi was startled, but then he immediately smiled brightly and greeted them, saying, "Hello."
Then there were even louder screams.
It was the first time that Wang Zhi realized that a few little girls could create such a big scene. Those who didn’t know him would think he was a big star.
Wang Zhi felt warm inside and couldn't help but say, "Thank you for your hard work. You got wet on the way here. Did you catch a cold?"
After saying this, I felt a little annoyed.
Because the tone felt too kind, like that of their parents.
Should I say something more like a celebrity?
Sure enough, the little girls quieted down for a moment.
Wang Zhi felt regretful and was thinking quickly about how to make amends.
The next moment, the little girls started screaming again: "Woof woof! How can you be so nice!"
"Zhibao! We are not tired!"
"Baby, we're not tired at all just because we can see you!"
…
Wang Zhi tried to maintain a calm expression, but the tips of his ears were actually red. "I'm older than you guys, right?"
"But in our hearts, you are the most beautiful baby."
"Baby, we love you so much!"
Wang Zhi was at a loss for words and fell silent for a moment before shyly whispering, "I love you, too."
When he said "love", his eyes were lowered, and his long eyelashes covered a little of his pupils. The eyes that were exposed were so gentle and soft, sparkling with sincerity. Because he didn't mention this word often, he seemed very shy, but his face was red and he tried hard to say it out.
He is so cute.
So cute.
It would be even better if you say it to yourself.
…
It's just because he looks cute when he says it, not because I want to hear it.
Gao Bochong stepped forward and rescued Wang Zhi, who was a little overwhelmed by the teasing of fans: "Mr. Wang, the gifts you prepared for the fans have been delivered."
He was tall and had a strong presence, but he didn't look like a bodyguard or something like that, because he had a very strong aura of a superior, and the contrast was very strong just standing next to Wang Zhi.
Wang Zhi had indeed prepared gifts for his fans in advance, but he didn't expect Gao Bochong to be the one delivering them. His mind went blank for a moment: "Huh?"
Recognizing Gao Bochong as the person who had just brought them here, the young fans were already asking, "So you're one of Zhibao's staff members?"
"Is it the agent?"
"No wonder you're here in this weather."
Wang Zhi originally thought that Gao Bocong would be very impatient and was a little worried that he would be rude to his fans, but he was actually very patient and responded to each of them one by one.
"Yes, I'm with Mr. Wang."
“Not an agent.”
"I had planned to come today."
Wang Zhi heard the last sentence and subconsciously glanced at Gao Bochong.
Did he plan to come to the crew a long time ago?
Fans are still asking, "Is that the assistant?"
"Your assistants should also be this handsome."
"Hahaha, you're really handsome, handsome guy. You look familiar to me."
"Then you must take good care of us, Wangwang."
Gao Bochong smiled slightly: "Okay, I will definitely take good care of him."
The fans were very satisfied, but Gao Bochong was there, so they felt embarrassed to continue teasing Wang Zhi. After giving her a gift, he asked Wang Zhi, "Can we take a photo together?"
Wang Zhi was a five-good idol and agreed immediately: "Okay."
The girls gathered Wang Zhi in the middle. When they saw Gao Bochong standing away, they smiled and said, "Handsome assistant, come take the photo too."
Gao Bochong does not like taking photos and only appears occasionally at work-related sites. Every photo that is publicly posted online has undergone strict internal review. The photo of the last hotel opening was one he personally selected.
Wang Zhi is the most beautiful in that photo.
Gao Bochong wanted to refuse, but Wang Zhi stood there, looking at him with his dark eyes, the happiness in his eyes was so obvious, as if just chatting with fans like this could make him extremely satisfied.
Gao Bochong inexplicably said, "Okay."
But he did not stand next to Wang Zhi, but just stood at the edge of the crowd.
Li Yun held up his phone and directed, "One, two, three, what do you want to yell?"
The little girls all said in unison: "The baby is the most beautiful!"
Everyone laughed, and Wang Zhi also grinned, his eyes sparkling with laughter.
After taking the photos, Li Yun led the little fans back to their respective rooms.
Wang Zhi's cheeks froze from laughing. He rubbed his face and reminded them not to run around at night and to remember to cover themselves with blankets when they slept. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Gao Bochong next to him, looking at him with a complicated expression. Wang Zhi felt a little embarrassed: "Am I a little nagging?"
Gao Bochong said, "Not bad."
Wang Zhi thought this answer sounded familiar, so Gao Bochong asked again, "Are you happy to see them?"
Wang Zhi said without hesitation: "Yes!"
He himself didn't expect that he would be so happy.
But seeing fans, receiving their gifts, and hearing them say how much they love me, not just through the internet, but in person, the warmth was unimpeded and completely transmitted. It was like being suddenly exposed to sunlight on a freezing cold day, and my whole body was warm.
Wang Zhi suddenly felt a little lonely. He glanced at Gao Bochong and knew that he could have such a moment all because of Gao Bochong.
If Gao Bo Chong hadn't recruited him into Dingyu, if Dingyu hadn't assigned Li Yun to him... if he had stayed at his previous agency, he would definitely not have been liked by so many people.
…
Isn't this the reason why he tries so hard to curry favor with others and marry into a wealthy family?
I have already got what I wanted, so why... would I be unhappy?
Wang Zhi stared at the street lights in a daze. Countless raindrops fell and mixed with the dust, disappearing without a trace. Only under the lights could he see their traces. Without the lights, they could no longer be seen.
And his life, perhaps, is like a raindrop, falling quietly and disappearing silently. Only with the dazzling light can it flash a little lonely light.
"They've liked you for a long time." Gao Bochong suddenly said, "They were among the first to join the group, and since then, they've been helping to promote you."
Wang Zhi’s previous agent was not responsible and didn’t even create an official fan group. Later, after Li Yun saw the official group, these fans finally found a home.
Although Gao Bochong never spoke in the group, he had seen them share Wang Zhi's earliest stills like treasures. It was they who proposed to visit the set, and they had planned it for a long time, fearing that they would cause trouble for Wang Zhi.
His eyelashes trembled, and Wang Zhi raised his eyes: "Really?"
"Why would I lie to you?" Gao Bochong thought his question was silly, but seeing the hopeful light in his eyes, he slowed down his tone, "They really like you."
That's right.
It turns out that they had liked me long before they met Gao Bochong.
His mood suddenly became cheerful. For a long time, Wang Zhi thought that he had not been seen by anyone, but it turned out that someone had been silently watching him and supporting him.
Fortunately, I kept moving forward, which is why I met them.
Wang Zhi laughed and said, "Thank you, President Gao!"
Such a silly smile.
Gao Bochong asked, "Why are you thanking me?"
The tone is light.
But when he looked at Wang Zhi, there was a tenderness in his eyes that he himself was not aware of.
Wang Zhi said happily: "Thank you for bringing them here."
Gao Bochong said, "You've already thanked me once. Is this just a verbal thank you?"
Why would you make things difficult for someone when they are being thanked?
I should have known not to thank him.
Wang Zhi laughed dryly: "Then...then I bow to you?"
Gao Bochong: ...
Gao Bochong said coldly: "No need."
Wang Zhi was at his wit's end.
I can't transfer money to Gao Bocong as well!
It was time for the daily lunch box, and the crew was bustling with activity. Wang Zhi was already hungry, and his eyes drifted over there, but then he remembered that Gao Bo Chong was still beside him, so he quickly pulled his eyes back.
Gao Bochong glanced at him deeply, and finally let him go: "Don't go to bed too early tonight, I have something to tell you."
…
Because of Gao Bochong's words, Wang Zhi couldn't enjoy his food that night, not even his favorite chicken wings.
After finishing his meal, he helped the staff throw their lunch boxes into the trash can, and chatted with the assistant director about the midlife crisis. He dawdled for a long time until past ten o'clock, and when he had no excuse to leave, he had to go back to his room.
Gao Bochong's room was not arranged next door because the floor was full, so he could only be arranged upstairs, right above Wang Zhi's room.
The hotel's soundproofing was poor. Sitting in the room, Wang Zhi could still hear the sound of people scrolling through videos next door, the rustling of someone taking a shower, and the sudden sound of footsteps. They were not very heavy, but very steady, one by one, from the room above his head to the door, then opening and closing the door.
The sky above became quiet.
Wang Zhi pricked up his ears and listened hard, and suddenly heard someone knocking on the door.
Wang Zhi almost jumped up, and after a moment of calmness he asked in a low voice, "Who is it?"
His voice was very low, like a thief, but Gao Bochong couldn't lower his voice: "It's me."
Damn it, the next room will definitely hear it!
Gao Bochong thought Wang Zhi didn't recognize his voice: "Gao Bo..."
After introducing himself, the door suddenly opened. Wang Zhi grabbed his arm and pulled him in. He then quickly closed the door, covered his mouth and said, "Keep your voice down."
He was shorter than Gao Bochong. He raised his hand to cover Gao Bochong's mouth. His cold fingers touched his lips, like a slender and soft rose stem. He leaned forward, his chest almost touching Gao Bochong's chest, his hips raised up, and the curve of his waist was just right for a big hand to pinch.
After Wang Zhi finished doing all this, he listened for a while with a guilty conscience. He felt that the sounds around him were still there and no one was deliberately eavesdropping, so he felt relieved.
Then he found that his hand was still covering Gao Bochong's mouth.
Gao Bochong looked at him with such intensity that it almost left bright red marks on his skin.
Wang Zhi silently put down his hand: "Sorry, Mr. Gao."
He wanted to retreat and create some distance between himself and Gao Bo Chong, but how could a prey that had already walked into the trap escape?
The big hand finally grabbed his waist, held him back, and pressed him hard against the door.
The thin door panel creaked under the weight. Wang Zhi was so frightened that he pressed himself against the door, looking at Gao Bochong nervously.
Gao Bochong looked down at him condescendingly for a while, then lowered his head, his lips so close to his ear that they almost touched the soft flesh of his earlobe: "Don't you want others to know I'm here?"
The hot air blew over, and the deliberately lowered voice vibrated the ear canal. The conversation beyond social distance was very unsettling.
Wang Zhi could only manage to answer, "The soundproofing here is not good."
Gao Bochong laughed, and his ears felt itchy again.
Wang Zhi almost wanted to cover his ears and rub them hard, but Gao Bo Chong was staring at him fiercely, so he could only raise his arms helplessly in front of his chest, keeping the last safe distance from Gao Bo Chong. The itch in his ears became the continuous rain outside the window, flowing along his blood vessels and throughout his body.
Hotels, separate rooms, very close to each other.
All of this made Wang Zhi uncontrollably recall the past.
More than one night.
One more night to reminisce about.
Clearer and more specific.
His Adam's apple rolled slightly, and Wang Zhi's throat was dry. Just feeling the pressure from Gao Bochong made him extremely nervous.
It seemed as if his whole body was clamoring to escape.
Otherwise it will be eaten.
Gao Bo Chong wouldn't force himself on him here, right?
Wang Zhi thought a little confusedly.
I'm really not that kind of person.
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