Chapter 6 Chapter 6 No One But Me
According to the shooting order of the script, the first week was basically the heroine's scenes. She and Chen Jingzhou did not have many rival scenes, and the only scenes were eye contact and one or two lines of dialogue. The director said that the emotional confrontation between the male and female protagonists would be arranged later.
After a week of filming, He Chuxi was going back to Beicheng to shoot a magazine cover. She would leave on Friday night and come back immediately after finishing the filming the next day.
While waiting for the flight, I happened to meet Ming Wei, who was also returning to Beicheng, and we greeted each other.
I didn’t shoot many scenes with Chen Jingzhou these days, but I was with Mingwei in almost every scene.
In the play, they are good friends whose relationship gradually becomes close, but when they meet outside the play, they are speechless.
She had no grudge against Ming Wei. After a week, she understood more and more why Tianye Media chose to promote her. She was beautiful, had good acting skills, and was polite and considerate in dealing with people. After being packaged, it was easy for her to become a first-line star.
However, they are not the same kind of people. Ming Wei and her agency have too many tricks up their sleeves in private, and black hot searches and slander are probably the norm. Ming Wei has also put a lot of thought into Chen Jingzhou during this period.
She entered this circle when she was seven or eight years old, and went abroad with her aunt at the age of sixteen. She knows everything about the bottom and top of the circle, and has seen too many celebrities who used crooked means to end up in an unknown place.
He Chuxi asked politely, "How many days will you be back?"
Mingwei wasn't too enthusiastic. "Maybe two days."
"Oh, I'll be back tomorrow."
There was no response from the side, He Chuxi turned around and saw that the beautiful face in sunglasses looked uninterested, her fingers busy replying to the message.
There was a call on the cell phone, and He Chuxi walked aside to answer it.
"Mo Mo~Why did you call me just now?" Her tone and mood changed completely, like she was acting like a spoiled child.
"I'm free." The voice on the other end of the phone was soft, "Yueyue, I'm going back to China."
"Really?!" He Chuxi's voice suddenly became louder, and the passengers in the VIP lounge all looked over. She covered her mouth again and asked in surprise, "When?"
"I'll be back after I finish the formalities."
"Still leaving?"
Jiang Mo hesitated for a few moments before firmly answering: "I'm not leaving."
"That's great." He Chuxi was so happy that she almost cried, "Does my brother know?"
This time, there was no answer from the other end. He Chuxi didn't ask any further questions and continued excitedly, "We'll be able to see each other often in the future. I'll come back to see you after I finish filming this movie!"
"Um."
After the call ended, He Chuxi immediately called He Xingchen.
Jiang Mo is her best friend and also He Xingchen's childhood sweetheart. Her mother said that the three of them grew up together wearing open-crotch pants and basking in the sun.
There are some complicated things between Mo Mo and He Xingchen, but as an outsider, she can see it clearly. If Mo Mo's family had not had an accident and had not gone abroad, she might have a little niece now.
He Xingchen took a while to answer the phone, and as soon as He Chuxi got through, he said, "Mo Mo is about to return home, you can go and pick him up."
The man on the phone was silent for a long time, then replied in a low voice: "I know."
She warned: "If you can't catch him this time, you'll have to pretend you don't have a sister like me."
——Beep beep beep.
He Chuxi listened to the busy tone and punched the phone. This He Xingchen!
Sitting down again, Mingwei, who was replying to messages on the sofa, had put away her phone and looked at him a few times.
He Chuxi was a little surprised: "What's wrong?"
Ming Wei smiled faintly, "Nothing, calling your family?"
"Well, my brother and my future sister-in-law."
Mingwei nodded again, turned and looked at the huge apron outside the floor-to-ceiling window, with inexplicable emotions flowing in her eyes under her sunglasses.
There is information about He Chuxi's background on the Internet. He is from Shanghai, has an aunt who is a famous Hollywood director, and his parents are both highly educated scientific researchers. I heard that one of them is a doctor or a researcher, and he holds a high position. He also has a twin brother.
Just now, from the tone of her voice on the phone, I think they have a close relationship.
Ming Wei clutched her phone and asked softly, "He Chuxi, do your family agree with you becoming an actor?"
He Chuxi didn't know why she suddenly asked such a profound question, but she still answered politely: "They follow me."
Actually, my parents didn’t quite agree with it, but when I was a child, I was very interested in acting and had talent. In addition, my aunt was in this industry, so they gradually let me go.
She reciprocated, "What about you?"
Ming Wei seemed lost in thought, and after a while she spoke, "I don't know."
Before they sent back the first payment, they thought she had no resources or connections to enter this circle, and said she was dreaming and unrealistic. Every time they called her, they advised her to go home, find a good job, get married and have children.
The salary she received for her first official web drama as the heroine was nearly 100,000 yuan. She paid off all her student loans and transferred the rest back to them. From then on, they never mentioned those words about asking her to go on blind dates and get married again.
She doesn't have a family background as good as He Chuxi's, nor does she have an aunt who is a director, so she has to work a thousand times harder than her.
Mingwei turned around again and asked, "Can I ask how you captured Xia Xiaoyu?"
“…”
This is not something that can be said, and He Chuxi replied to the official: "Of course it depends on the audition."
Mingwei smiled and said, maybe.
......
The magazine shoot lasted almost a whole day, and we returned at 5pm. We took a plane and a bus, and it was already late at night when we arrived in the county town.
He Chuxi hurriedly removed her makeup and took a shower, then spent another hour watching the scene she was going to film tomorrow before going to bed.
I get up at six in the morning to put on makeup, and fall asleep while putting on makeup.
Xiaodie came back from buying breakfast halfway through her sleep. The fragrant soy milk and hot porridge immediately woke her up.
While eating breakfast, Xiaodie told her about today's announcement, "Sister Yueyue, today you will basically be acting with Teacher Jiang. No need to change the scene, it will all be at school."
"Um."
There was a noise from next door. He Chuxi drank the last sip of soy milk and asked, "Teacher Chen also has a role?"
Xiaodie flipped through the notices on her phone. "Yes, he's filming with the assistant director of Group B today, and Jing is also at school."
"oh."
After putting on makeup, I set off to the local middle school.
It's summer vacation now and the school is on vacation, but there are still many fans who heard the news from somewhere blocking the entrance.
He Chuxi heard someone calling him and half-lowered the car window to greet him.
But soon, her little fans were drowned out by a burst of shouting, and the crowd rushed forward, and the security guards tried their best to stop them.
——Chen Jingzhou is here.
He Chuxi looked back and saw the car behind him stopped immediately. The fans who were keeping a safe distance cheered even louder.
She actually felt it was strange. Chen Jingzhou was not an easy person to get along with, either in private or at work. But when facing his fans, he seemed to have changed his temperament and became much gentler.
So I don’t know whether to say that he is pretending or taking this job seriously. He was born to do this, no wonder he has so many fans.
We were filming in the classroom today. Jiang Xinran arrived early and was acting with the assistant director.
Jiang Xinran's character is called Fang Zheng, who is both good and evil. Like the heroine, he is a top student in the class, but is also unpopular. The two of them have a sense of sympathy for each other. They slowly get closer and become "friends" at the beginning, but many things happen later, mixed with the grievances of the previous generation. In the end, Fang Zheng stabs the hero and heroine in the back and prevents the heroine from clearing her grievances.
Jiang Xinran is a newcomer. He has a sophisticated look, a perfect face for the big screen. He is low-key and has a good personality. When he saw someone coming in, he waved high, "Teacher He!"
He Chuxi walked over and asked, "Teacher Jiang, why are you here so early?"
"I just arrived too. I heard from the director that you just came back from North City last night?"
When He Chuxi said this, she covered her mouth and yawned, "Well, we didn't get to the hotel until twelve o'clock."
Jiang Xinran smiled and took out a small thing similar to Fengyoujing from his pocket. "I brought this back from abroad. I don't know what brand it is, but I usually apply a little when I'm tired and sleepy. It's very helpful. The smell is mild too. Do you want to try it?"
He Chuxi took it and smelled it. It wasn't as pungent as Fengyoujing. The white paste exuded a light floral fragrance that was pleasant and refreshing. "Where should I apply it?"
"Forehead or wrist is fine."
She took out some and rubbed it on her wrist, then returned the item. "Thank you."
Jiang Xinran pushed it back and said, "This is for you. I still have two bottles."
He Chuxi smiled brightly, "Then I won't be polite."
She gave the little thing to Xiaodie to keep first, and in a blink of an eye, she saw a man passing by the window.
He was also in a student role today, with his blue and white school uniform jacket draped loosely over his shoulders. His black hair hung slightly down in front of his forehead, brushing past his brows. His light blue eyes beneath his eyebrows revealed no emotion, as if he hadn't noticed anything happening inside the window.
The basketball in his hand bounced back and forth between his palm and the ground, and every impact was crisp and clear.
Actually, Chen Jingzhou is only one year older than her, but perhaps he is too serious in his daily life and dresses maturely, so people easily overlook his actual age.
At this moment, wearing a school uniform, he is full of youthfulness, and with his emotionless and stinky face, he looks like a completely cold and cool high school student.
The blue and white figure disappeared, the beat faded away, and He Chuxi withdrew his eyes.
Jiang Xinran, who followed along, said, "Teacher Chen and the others are also filming here today. They'll be joining us for a scene this afternoon."
"Yeah." He Chuxi returned to work, "Come on, let's check it out."
After working all morning, I had lunch and then went back to work without stopping.
The male protagonist and his gangster friends were also present in the last scene in the classroom. At this stage, the male protagonist was still a bystander, witnessing everything happening.
This scene shows the heroine bravely resisting a group of girls who were leading the bullying. When she was injured, Fang Zheng stood by her, spoke to her, protected her, and took her to the school infirmary.
Zhou Zhuo just leaned against the last row and watched nonchalantly.
In the script, the heroine and he make eye contact several times.
Every time He Chuxi looked over, she was frightened by the sinister look in the other person's eyes.
This is wrong. We shouldn't be sinister. We should be watching the show, curious, and even a little bit compassionate.
But Director Fang didn't seem to notice and even expressed satisfaction with it.
"Okay, passed!" Director Fang smiled. "Not bad, not bad. Everyone's doing great. If we keep going like this, wrapping early won't be a problem."
Jiang Xinran helped her up from the ground and asked gently, "I just saw that cup really hit you. Are you okay?"
He Chuxi's eyes inadvertently swept across the last row. The man still had his hands in his pockets, looking over here with sharp eyes. It was unclear whether he hadn't finished the show yet or for some other reason.
She pulled away calmly, and at the same time broke free from Jiang Xinran's support, "It's okay, is there another fight?"
"Well, the next one is going to the school clinic next door."
"Let's go."
The scene in the school clinic was simple, with just a few words between her and Jiang Xinran.
After everything was ready for filming, Jiang Xinran sat on the bed and got into character. He comforted her not to think too much and encouraged her to look forward, pouring water for the heroine while talking.
The heroine's hand was injured and she couldn't hold the cup of water. Jiang Xinran wanted to feed her, but the heroine was embarrassed and refused with a blushing face.
Director Fang was not very satisfied with this part and called for a cut and started over.
When He Chuxi was readjusting, he looked up and saw Chen Jingzhou standing behind the crowd. The man stood with his arms folded. Staff members came and went, but he remained motionless, with half of his face immersed in darkness and a grim look.
Her back suddenly felt numb and cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
The makeup artist came over to touch up her makeup, blocking the ghostly gaze.
He Chuxi felt relieved instantly, but at the same time she felt funny. Why should she be afraid of him? Did she do something bad?
When the makeup artist finished touching up the makeup and left, there was no one in the dark corner behind the crowd.
......
All the work was finished at six o'clock, which was considered an early shift.
Jiang Xinran and she took the car back to the hotel. After arriving, the two walked inside. "Teacher He, it's rare that we finished work early today. Do you want to go out for a walk with us? Professor Wu said yesterday that there are many delicious foods here. There is a century-old restaurant not far from our hotel. The food is delicious."
Professor Wu was a local expert invited by the crew, and his recommendation was definitely correct. However, He Chuxi hadn't slept for several hours since yesterday, and her only wish now was to lie in bed and sleep until dawn. Just as she was about to refuse, Jiang Xinran waved happily towards the lobby, "Teacher Chen!"
He Chuxi paused, raised her eyes and looked over, and sure enough, she saw the man sitting leisurely on the black sofa.
He changed his clothes, wearing a black shirt and black trousers, with his legs crossed, looking proud and noble.
He was twirling a lighter in his hand, looking bored and like he was waiting for someone.
Jiang Xinran had already walked over in two steps. "Teacher Chen, it happens that you are here too. We are planning to go out for dinner. Do you want to join us?"
Chen Jingzhou half-closed his eyelids and tilted his head to the side.
Women avoid.
After a moment, he pursed his lips and smiled, politely and distantly, "Sorry, I'll be busy later."
Jiang Xinran was disappointed when he heard this. "Well, that's a shame." Then he turned sideways and asked, "Then Teacher He, shall we go?"
He Chuxi hesitated for only a few seconds before making a decision, "Okay, I'll go upstairs and change my clothes and come back."
This person was waiting for her, and she felt happier spending two or three hours out eating delicious food than dealing with him.
"Okay." Jiang Xinran raised his wrist to look at his watch, "Then see you on the first floor in twenty minutes."
He Chuxi ignored the sinister look beside him and went upstairs first.
When she entered the room, she looked up at her cell phone. There was no message. She gradually felt relieved after she changed her clothes and still received no new message.
Finally, putting on a mask and sunglasses, He Chuxi picked up a bag and went out.
But as soon as the door opened, the person felt dizzy and was pushed to the entrance after a while, and the door of the room slammed shut.
The other person had a terrifying aura. He Chuxi raised her face and just happened to receive the kiss he pressed down on her.
He was anxious and fierce, as if he couldn't wait to eat her.
He Chuxi struggled to push him away, but unfortunately she couldn't move him at all, so she could only bite him.
This time the bite caused bleeding, and a strong smell of blood filled the mouth.
The man stepped back, raised his eyebrows, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and stared holes in her with his dark eyes.
He Chuxi looked up and lowered her voice, "You're crazy! I told you I need to ensure safety. Do you know how many crew members are coming in and out of the corridor at this hour?"
Chen Jingzhou squeezed between her legs, pinched her chin with his blood-stained slender fingers, and spoke harshly but slowly, "He Chuxi, I remember you said that I can't find anyone else, and the same goes for you. There is no one else except me."
After a day like this, she certainly understood what he meant, but she was speechless. "Chen Jingzhou, that's acting. You're an actor yourself, don't you know what 'acting' is?"
The man's eyes were always filled with oppressive dark clouds, "You did it on purpose."
"Do I have to do this on purpose?" He Chuxi also kept her head tilted up and chuckled softly, "How dare you say that to me? Who accepted the flowers from her? Who was alone with her in the dressing room rehearsing lines? What did I say about you?"
The stagnant air moved for a moment. Chen Jingzhou loosened his hand and raised the corner of his mouth in a barely perceptible arc. "Jealous?"
He Chuxi rolled her eyes and turned to walk towards the door.
Before she could take a step, a hand came from her waist and pulled her back. At the same time, there was a knock on the door. "Teacher He? Are you ready?"
The rapid kiss came over her without any regard, deep inside, plundering everything, and she was completely unable to speak.
"Teacher He?"
"Teacher He?"
In the chaos, the neatly worn suit had already become messy.
With another pull, two buttons of the shirt fell off.
The skin is cool and hot.
He Chuxi was stunned, her red lips opened but she couldn't speak.
She placed her hand on the back of his head, threading her fingers through his thick black hair.
When the urging sounded again from the other side of the door, he replied: "Teacher Jiang...you go first..."
The man kissed her again, pressed his lips against hers, and warned her harshly, "Don't go."
The big hand that roamed around pushed aside the cotton fabric and penetrated.
He Chuxi's heart trembled, and her voice trembled, "Teacher Jiang... I'm not feeling well... I won't go... anymore..."
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