Chapter 36
Song Yang was still observing his expression with some worry: "Young Master Yan said that it's not that he doesn't trust your ability, but he just couldn't help but want to come back to see you, and asked you to think that he was just here to visit the set."
"I know, I'm not that strong-willed." Lu Zixi came back to his senses, feeling a bit amused and helpless, but his heart softened. "Thank him for me."
Is Yan Yunzhen afraid that he will be spoiled too much, making the young military master feel that he is being taken care of for too much and his dignity will be damaged?
But Lu Zixi really didn't feel looked down upon this time. If Yan Yunzhen didn't come back, he believed that with his own means and strength, he would make those who dared to offend him suffer. But Yan Yunzhen's direct appearance did save him a lot of trouble. As for those who slandered him for currying favor, let them say it, it wouldn't hurt him.
He just felt somewhat helpless that he had to think carefully about how much he should pamper her. He seemed nonchalant but was actually cautiously narrowing the distance between the two of them. This was like holding someone in your mouth for fear that they would melt, and holding them in your palm for fear that they would fall.
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It will take some time to set up the venue, so the people in the dressing room took action first and asked the actors to put on makeup.
When Lu Zixi walked into the dressing room, he found that Chang Yi, who had arrived earlier, had already come out of the dressing room. He was wearing a neat military uniform, the style in the movie. Combined with the good image he always showed to the public, his expressionless look was quite realistic.
What a pity...
With such a character and wearing a military uniform, Lu Zixi felt that he was disgracing his predecessor who had spent his whole life in the military.
Lu Zixi calmly accepted the other party's malicious gaze, without dodging or returning the same disgusted look. Unlike Chang Yi who was full of vigilance, he just passed by him as if he didn't see this person.
As the saying goes, the best way to deal with an idiot is to ignore him, don't respond, and let him sulk behind closed doors.
Sure enough, Chang Yi lost his patience and spoke before he left.
"I hope you won't bring any personal grudges into the filming process," he said, his voice a little louder, attracting the attention of those around him. "No matter what happened between us, we are now acting opposite each other. I hope... we can have a pleasant cooperation."
Chang Yi's tone was filled with the forbearance of enduring in silence. His voice was very low and trembling slightly. His nose was wrinkled and there was a layer of mist in his eyes. If Lu Zixi didn't know what kind of person he was, he would have thought that he had really bullied him.
What a beautiful white lotus in the prosperous age! Is this considered a preemptive move?
Don't bring personal grudges into this. Shouldn't I be the one telling you this?
Lu Zixi was baffled and was about to speak, but he keenly caught the look of the people around him watching the show, so he changed the subject, put on a very sincere expression, and said seriously: "Oh, okay, it's okay, it won't happen, I'm not that petty, don't worry. Filming is filming, I still understand this."
The people around were originally waiting to watch the two people exchange sharp words and veiled criticism, and were enjoying the show with great interest. However, as soon as Lu Zixi said this, everyone's attention was turned off.
He didn't respond at all, his eyes were pure and innocent, like a big boy who didn't know the tricks at all and had just entered the entertainment industry ignorantly. He openly admitted that the two of them had a feud, and promised to work hard. He was gentle and well-behaved, and so frank that people didn't know how to criticize him.
Chang Yi's expression froze in the middle of his disguise, looking very strange. Lu Zixi frowned slightly, as if he was very puzzled as to why this person was still hanging around. He added, "Really? A gentleman's word is as good as gold. I promise I won't quarrel with you."
This quarrel could no longer be escalated because just these two sentences had miraculously turned the situation around.
The crowd subconsciously regarded Lu Zixi as a newcomer who didn't understand the rules, while Chang Yi, who was full of drama, was an old and dramatic person who bullied the newcomer and set traps for him to fall into. If Lu Zixi had a bad temper, he would have suffered the loss in the initial confrontation. In this situation, anyone with a discerning eye could see which side to take.
Since Lu Zixi has only filmed one movie in Yuanhong, but his fame rose too quickly, there must not be many colleagues who have a natural liking for him. There are even many people who want to watch him make a fool of himself. But the one who is arguing with him this time is Chang Yi. Chang Yi's popularity in Yuanhong can be said to be at the bottom. Not to mention watching the fun, everyone wants to laugh at him. In comparison, those enviable shining points in Lu Zixi are actually nothing.
This time they finally hit a wall, a group of people thought with glee.
Chang Yi's expression became increasingly distorted, and the atmosphere became increasingly awkward. After a moment of deathly silence, the dressing room finally erupted in laughter, quickly drawing the attention of everyone around them. Lu Zixi, who had been so serious, now looked bewildered and at a loss, while Chang Yi's face was practically as black as the bottom of a pot. "Haha, that's good."
After saying that, he gritted his teeth and squeezed out from beside Lu Zixi despite the mocking laughter from the crowd. Lu Zixi glanced at him and shook his head in his heart.
Tsk, young man, you still can’t keep your cool.
Of course, his expression was still flawless, so when he entered the dressing room under the gaze of everyone, he could still hear someone laughing.
"What the hell are you doing? You've made something as serious as a role fight sound like a middle school quarrel. How old are you, Lu Xiaoyang?" The makeup artist who had done his makeup last time laughed so hard that she fell over. "Chang Yi is going to be pissed off by you!"
"Twenty-two." Lu Zixi said honestly, and then quickly added, "It's almost twenty-three."
The group of people laughed even harder.
"I can't take it anymore. This kid is too funny, so clueless." Another makeup artist was laughing so hard that tears were about to come out. "I've never seen Chang Yi being controlled by others before. Today is really an eye-opener."
"I didn't steal Chang Yi's role," Lu Zixi said a little aggrievedly, "I really didn't."
If Lu Zixi had said this at the beginning of the dispute between the two, some people who didn't know the situation might have thought he was pretending to be innocent. But after such a farce just now, people now only expressed deep sympathy for Lu Zixi.
"We all know, don't be afraid," the makeup artist during the shoot comforted him, "It's just that kid who's shameless. Our Xiao Lu has done nothing wrong, so just ignore him. The public has sharp eyes."
"Right," the stylist beside him also said, "Come on, let's change into military uniforms too. I guarantee we'll beat him to a pulp."
A crowd of people gathered around, and those who were not working were all giving advice on Lu Zixi's styling. The dressing room was bustling and eye-catching, making many artists think that some big shot had visited, and they stretched their necks curiously to look inside.
In fact, during the first photoshoot, Lu Zixi had already shown a tendency to be a group favorite. He himself did not think it was strange because it was like this in his previous life. He was popular wherever he went, and even Yan Yunzhen liked him. But he did not realize that after being reborn once, without the bonus of those backgrounds and young fame, he was still loved by so many people. This can be regarded as an innate physique to attract fans.
Just when Lu Zixi was once again being sought after for his incredibly good skin, a rough voice suddenly rang out from outside the door: "How can this guy with red lips and white teeth play a young military officer? Did you find this person from a drama troupe? Ah? And he has to be a female role! I told you, a military officer should look like a military officer. That Chang something, Chang Yi, at least he has some muscles on his body. What is this person you found? Huh? He looks like a high school student!"
The dressing room suddenly fell silent. A short, sturdy man walked to the door with his arms and legs spread wide. He leaned his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed in a frown, and shouted in a hoarse voice, a result of excessive smoking, "Is Lu Wenqi here? Let me see!"
"This time, it was Old Gao who selected the person. Don't you believe in his vision?" The attendant next to him stopped him and winked at the person inside, indicating that they should notify him first so that Lu Zixi could be mentally prepared. "Everyone saw it that day. The acting was very good. It's a perfect fit."
"Suitable, bullshit!" Chief Director Zhou He didn't buy his story at all and scolded, "What do you know? What is suitable? Oh, being able to cry and cry beautifully is suitable? I think it's far from enough! Was it Yuanhong who recommended her? Huh? Who recommended Yuanhong?"
"Um... it's Young Master Yan." The person next to him was almost sweating and said quickly, "It's more than just crying, although he cries quite beautifully..."
"Yan..." Zhou He was about to continue yelling, but suddenly lost his temper and snorted coldly, "Forget it, he has a good eye for people. That guy before, Lu Zixi, was the one he brought up all the way from high school."
Lu Zixi was about to nod when he found that the situation around him suddenly changed from quiet to silent.
The faces of the group of people were a little solemn.
The familiar makeup artist turned her head and whispered to him, "Senior Lu is a very kind person. He takes care of newcomers and is considerate behind the scenes. He's one of those rare big-name artists whose reputation and popularity are virtually undeniable. If you're at Yuanhong often in the future, remember not to mention his passing casually. It would make everyone very sad."
Lu Zixi blinked his eyes when being praised in person, but said nothing.
"Lu Zixi... what a pity." Zhou He murmured in a low voice, "That kid... he doesn't care about his life while filming."
"Hurry up and put on your makeup. Push the person out so I can take a look." Perhaps thanks to his past life experience, Zhou He's tone gradually softened. "If the person is not capable, just fight him back!"
The door was slammed shut, and everyone sent Zhou He away like a plague god, and then started to get busy.
"Don't be afraid. Director Zhou just has a bad temper, but he actually values talent," the makeup artist consoled her. "If you perform well, he'll give you credit."
"Bah! If he's blind enough not to choose Xiao Lu and instead calls Chang Yi back, I won't take this job!" The stylist next to him said indignantly, "Really? He always throws a tantrum every time he's casting, and only after a huge commotion can he decide on someone!"
Seeing these people genuinely worried about him, Lu Zixi couldn't help but feel touched and smiled slightly. "It's okay. It's a good thing that Director Zhou is responsible for the film. If I can't meet his requirements and force myself to act, it will cause dissatisfaction among the book fans and damage my reputation."
"In any case, we can't call Chang Yi back!" The stylist was still angry. "What kind of look is that? He doesn't look like a military commander at all. It's obvious that he's a mean-spirited guy..."
"If our little Lu is defeated, it's because he hasn't grown up yet," the makeup artist said as she trimmed his eyebrows. "He's only 22, why rush? There are plenty of men who look manly in their 30s. Let's just be the handsome young man for now, and don't rush into mature charm."
When Lu Zixi heard this, he realized that even the consolation words for him in case he lost the election had been prepared. He felt both amused and sad for a moment: "It's really okay, I'm not worried. I believe I can satisfy him."
"Yeah, I believe it too!" The makeup artist pinched his chin, looked left and right, and finally decided, "No need to use foundation! Your skin is so good and white. If you put on too much, he'll say you look powdered. Go ahead, Master Lu Xiaojun!"
Lu Zixi stood up, bowed slightly to express his gratitude for everyone's work, then picked up the military jacket on the back of the chair and put it on.
Everyone was looking at him with some concern at first, but when he skillfully fastened his belt, the stylist who was about to go over to help was stunned, and his eyes changed from worry to disbelief.
"Did anyone in your family serve in the military?" The stylist pointed at the military belt around his waist and asked in surprise, "Can you tie it?"
"Maybe it's because I took military training seriously," Lu Zixi smiled, "I did it during military training."
At this moment, someone opened the curtains, and the sunlight poured in almost directly, but he still did not dodge, but just narrowed his eyes slightly, and even raised his head. The curves of his chin and neck seemed to be coated with a layer of gold, showing clear contours. The straight military uniform added a bit of fortitude to his originally clean temperament.
Someone was calling his name from behind. He turned around and looked back. His eyes were as sharp as swords as he swept across the house. The heroic spirit between his brows burst out at that moment. The little brother next door who had just been sitting on the chair and smiling gently was gone. Instead, there was a rebellious little soldier raised in a military family.
"I feel like... he's like a blank canvas." After a long silence, the stunned makeup artist finally spoke, his voice agonizing. "Because he's so clean, he has infinite plasticity... He can become whatever he wants to be."
Zhou He, who came over after hearing the sound, stood there as if he had been nailed to death.
"What is your relationship with Lu Zixi?" he suddenly asked after a moment of silence.
The author has something to say: If you don't understand why the stylist was surprised, you can go check it out. The belt is a bit difficult to tie, and you may be confused the first time you try it, but some places will issue belts during military training. During the Republic of China period, soldiers wore belts and officers wore belts. It was a symbol of status.
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