Although Shen Huai was abroad, he did not completely sit back and do nothing. It was just that Chu Meibo had not had any filming assignments recently, and "The Secret" and "Honey" were both in the post-editing stage and had not yet entered the promotion period.

Therefore, when Shen Huai learned that Director Xie actually intended to let Chu Meibo audition, he was stunned.

"Red Actress" is a very famous movie. The original work was written by Xu Hanzhang, a literary giant of the Republic of China, and the director was Director Xie, a top domestic director. The screenwriter was Director Xie's gold medal screenwriter, and the investors behind it were all giants in the industry. Preparations began three years ago, and the script alone took two years to polish.

Although it has not yet started filming, it has been the most anticipated Chinese-language movie for several consecutive years.

The heroine Cheng Yanxin is a role that all domestic actresses dream of, and the competition is very fierce.

Shen Huai also wanted to fight for this role for Chu Meibo at first. After all, in his opinion, there is probably no one in the world who is more suitable for Cheng Yanxin than Chu Meibo.

However, Chu Meibo is just a newcomer who has just debuted. She has only played the second and third female roles in two dramas, and these two dramas have not even been broadcast yet. It is simply a fantasy to want to compete with the queen of the film for this role.

Shen Huai also found some connections, hoping to at least get Chu Meibo an audition opportunity. The other party had a good relationship with him, and did not hide from him that this entire team was hired by Director Xie. Director Xie was famous for his iron face and impartiality, and money could not move him at all. If he made him unhappy, Chu Meibo would probably have a hard time in the film industry in the future.

Shen Huai weighed the pros and cons again and again, and had no choice but to give up.

But he did not expect that "there is always light at the end of the tunnel", this time it was Director Xie who took the initiative to invite Chu Meibo to audition.

No matter how Shen Huai thought about it, he felt that Chu Meibo had done something again.

However, when they were on the phone.

Chu Meibo: "No, I didn't do anything. I was busy writing papers every day."

Shen Huai: "..."

Chu Meibo said so, Shen Huai didn't ask any more questions, and said: "I asked Tong Yun to buy the book "Hong Ling". You read it first..." He paused, and suddenly remembered something, "Do you know Xu Hanzhang?"

Chu Meibo: "Yes, he is a young master who blushes when he talks. He is quite cute."

Shen Huai: "..."

He thought of the picture of the gentle and elegant literary master in the textbook, whose eyes were full of concern for the country and the people. He couldn't match it with the young master who blushes when he talks in Chu Meibo's words.

Unofficial history says that Xu Hanzhang loved Gu Mei deeply, so after Gu Mei died, he never married and devoted almost all his energy to the revolutionary cause.

Now Chu Meibo said this again, Shen Huai almost wanted to ask, but luckily he reacted in time.

He remembered that "Red Actress" was written after Gu Mei's death, so he explained a few more sentences: "It is said that the heroine Cheng Yanxin of "Red Actress" was written based on you, and you know Xu Hanzhang, maybe you will have a deeper understanding of this story, and this will also be your advantage during the audition."

"Oh?" Chu Meibo seemed to be interested, "He did tell me before that he hoped to write a story based on me, but I never saw it, and I thought..."

Chu Meibo didn't say the rest of the words, but she revealed a bit of determination: "Don't worry, I will definitely get this role."

With Meijie's words, Shen Huai felt reassured.

"My stay here will probably be over in a week. I've told Tong Yun not to tell anyone about this. We'll talk about other things when I get back."

Chu Meibo responded.

However, Shen Huai was still a little worried. After all, Sister Mei gave him such a big surprise without saying anything. He didn't know what would happen in the next week.

So Shen Huai could only tell Chu Meibo again.

Chu Meibo was impatient and asked directly, "Don't just talk about me. How's the progress between you and Xiaoye?"

Shen Huai's words were stuck in his throat: "..."

Chu Meibo said contemptuously, "You two aren't together yet? - Is Xiaoye a man? He really disappoints me."

Ye Cang, who had just changed his clothes and walked out, suddenly sneezed and looked up at Shen Huai blankly.

Shen Huai coughed lightly, turned his back and walked to the balcony, and said helplessly: "Sister Mei, let's talk about business first."

Chu Meibo laughed: "We have finished talking about business, now let's talk about personal matters."

Shen Huai: "..."

In the end, Shen Huai couldn't stand it anymore and could only find an excuse to hang up the phone.

He let out a long breath and then returned to the room.

Ye Cang leaned back in the chair, holding a pen and spinning it flexibly between his fingers: "Was it Sister Mei just now?"

Shen Huai nodded.

"Have you explained everything clearly?" Seeing Shen Huai's affirmation, Ye Cang stood up and said, "Then let's go out."

Shen Huai walked into the elevator with him and looked at him apologetically: "Sorry, I didn't expect it would be so late."

Ye Cang waved his hand: "It's okay, but I'm very curious, why do you suddenly want to treat me to dinner?"

Shen Huai pursed his lips: "The recent schedule is very tight, and you have worked hard. Today's meal is just for you to relax."

"Is that so!"

Ye Cang was thoughtful, but did not say anything else. When the elevator arrived, the two hurried out and walked towards the restaurant.

It was now sunset, and the orange-yellow light cast a layer of warm color on the whole city. In the square, many tourists were leisurely feeding pigeons.

Couples walked by the two of them, including not only heterosexual couples but also homosexual couples. However, everyone was used to this and no one cast strange looks.

Ye Cang suddenly said, "I heard that in this country, homosexual couples can get married?"

Shen Huai was stunned, his fingers moved unnaturally, but his face was very calm: "Yes."

If it were in the past, Ye Cang would probably be fooled by Shen Huai's reaction and fall into frustration, but his eyes slid across Shen Huai's fingers, and a smile appeared on his face: "Ah Huai, after dinner, I have something to say to you."

Shen Huai pursed his lips: "That's right, I have something to say too."

The two looked at each other, and then both looked away.

Ever since that time in the United States, when Shen Huai told Ye Cang about his past, the relationship between the two seemed to have changed, as if they had become closer invisibly.

Perhaps it was because they were in a foreign country, but both of them seemed to be more honest than they were in China.

Shen Huai no longer avoided talking about his past, and he and Ye Cang talked about many more topics than before.

Shen Huai was surprised to find that Ye Cang was not only talented in music, but also dabbled in many things, and they could chat happily about some unpopular topics.

Ye Cang did not expect that Shen Huai, who looked aloof and restrained like a high-altitude flower, had as many middle school stories as himself.

However, for Ye Cang, the more he saw the true side of Shen Huai, the more he liked this person.

If the original attraction between the two came from instinct, now that their hearts were in harmony, neither of them could ignore this relationship.

The two entered the restaurant. Shen Huai had booked a table early. It was on the terrace, surrounded by green plants, and you could directly overlook the sea under the sunset, which was very romantic.

This is also the feature of this restaurant, but because it is so popular, it is difficult to make a reservation.

When the two arrived, the sunset just fell on the sea, seagulls flew over the orange sea, and the slightly salty sea breeze blew over, as if to slow down people's heartbeats.

Neither of them spoke, but just quietly admired the beautiful scenery in front of them.

Ye Cang sighed softly: "I once thought that after I turned 40, I would terminate my contract with the company and stop performing on stage. I would find a small town by the sea and live alone, feed pigeons during the day, drink in the bar at night, and if I want to sing, I would just go to the stage and sing a few songs."

"Unfortunately, I didn't wait until I was 40. Now that I have a new life, I don't have the idea of ​​retiring. I think I still have a lot of songs to write, and I also... have the idea of ​​falling in love with someone."

Shen Huai's hands clenched into fists where Ye Cang couldn't see.

Ye Cang turned his head and looked at Shen Huai's profile. The orange light also fell on Shen Huai's body, as if melting the coldness on his body and revealing the warm color underneath.

Ye Cang's mind moved slightly, and he whispered: "Ah Huai..."

Shen Huai did not evade anymore, and turned his head: "I..."

However, before the two of them finished speaking, a waiter came over with a food cart and interrupted them.

The two had to separate and return to their seats to listen to the waiter introduce the dishes in English with a very strong accent.

When the waiter finally left, the atmosphere was gone.

Ye Cang said angrily: "After I go back, I will give suggestions to this restaurant. This kind of waiter with no foresight really affects the dining experience of the guests." However,

Shen Huai couldn't help laughing. In Ye Cang's surprised eyes, he nodded: "I agree."

Ye Cang suddenly realized something: "Ah Huai..."

However, Shen Huai interrupted him ruthlessly the next second: "Eat first."

Ye Cang: "..."

His mind was all on Shen Huai's performance just now, and he didn't taste the taste of the dishes at all.

Seeing this, Shen Huai was a little helpless. It was really a waste of his efforts.

He took advantage of Ye Cang's inattention and signaled to the waiter.

Ye Cang was still thinking about how to continue the previous topic, but suddenly heard a violin playing a happy birthday song.

He was startled, turned around, and saw the waiter coming over with a cake.

It was still English with a strong accent.

"Happy birthday!"

Ye Cang was stunned, looking at Shen Huai with his mouth open: "This...this is..."

Shen Huai had already stood up and asked the waiter to leave first, then said: "Have you forgotten? Today is your birthday."

Ye Cang sat on the chair. He wanted to say that Ye Cang's birthday was in March, and now it is December. But he knew that Shen Huai was not celebrating "Ye Cang's" birthday, but Lu Yang's birthday.

Shen Huai lit a candle and inserted it on the cake, and whispered: "Just celebrate your new life."

Ye Cang stared at the cake in a daze. In the thirty years after his death, every year on his birthday, fans would come to his former residence to celebrate his birthday, but there has never been a time that made him so moved.

Ye Cang raised his head.

At this time, the sunset had completely set, but the smile on Shen Huai's face was warmer than the sunset.

"However, from now on, I'm afraid I will be the only one who can spend your birthday with you."

Ye Cang stood up, passed the cake directly, held Shen Huai's face, and kissed him deeply.