“An emotionally deprived assassin, after being touched by a little girl, returns to the grasslands to herd sheep. One day, her sheep are driven away by a pack of wolves, and the assassin goes alone into the depths of the grasslands to find the flock, and then embarks on a journey with six other people.” Gu Wenhua succinctly introduced the role, “I think this role is very suitable for you.”
Shang Yechu's head was spinning: "The Shepherd? This movie cost 300 million yuan to make, and this is all they made?"
Even buying all the sheep on the entire grassland wouldn't cost this much!
Gu Wenhua touched his sun-tanned forehead: "Of course there's more. These six people come from different eras and civilizations. I can't say more than that."
“In short,” Gu Wenhua glanced at Shang Yechu’s face, then quickly looked away, focusing his gaze on Shang Yechu’s shoulder, “I can’t judge how well Gao Sanfu’s film will do at the box office. But this film is his culmination of six years of work, so it’s bound to generate a lot of discussion. If you were to act in it…”
Gu Wenhua fell silent.
The strange feeling in Shang Ye Chu's heart became even stronger.
She suddenly asked, "When did you recommend me to Gao Sanfu?"
Gu Wenhua opened his mouth: "Yesterday, after the online meeting ended."
Shang Yechu was silent for a moment: "Why are you waiting in front of this restaurant?"
“I originally wanted to come find you. But the security guard at your community gate wouldn’t let me in,” Gu Wenhua said. “I originally wanted to go into this restaurant for breakfast, but I was afraid of missing you leaving or returning home.”
That's so strange.
"Why don't you just call me or send me a WeChat message?"
Gu Wenhua paused, a look of embarrassment on his face: "I only have your work number. President Ji can use that number too..."
Under Shang Yechu's fixed gaze, Gu Wenhua whispered, "You've always been concerned about your image—no, I didn't mean anything by it. What I meant was that I told you this before President Ji, so you could find another reason to tell him you're not planning to make this film..."
Gu Wenhua's words were incoherent, yet Shang Yechu strangely understood them.
From Gu Wenhua's perspective, Shang Yechu and Ji Juntao have opposing stances on making this film. If they were to directly say that the film is bound to flop, and Ji Juntao found out, the "face-conscious" Shang Yechu would lose face in front of his boss.
Therefore, Gu Wenhua chose to bypass Ji Juntao using this clumsy method, secretly informing Shang Yechu about the matter. He wanted Shang Yechu to come up with a respectable reason to bring the matter to a perfect close.
Although the gesture was clumsy, it was very considerate, so considerate that it warmed one's heart.
The only question is, why did Gu Wenhua do this?
Why is Gu Wenhua being so careful to protect the self-esteem of a former colleague, who is only a casual acquaintance with whom he has worked once?
Shang Yechu remained seated, but the shock in her heart surged like a tidal wave.
If she didn't become sworn brothers with Gu Wenhua while sleepwalking, then there can only be one explanation for his behavior.
But how could that be?
Gu Wenhua liked her.
Does Gu Wenhua like her?
Shang Yechu's parents had a neither good nor bad relationship; they were a typical Chinese couple. They had minor squabbles and major arguments, and their lives consisted of a little pain and a lot of willing exchange.
After entering the entertainment industry, Shang Yechu witnessed countless romantic relationships. The entertainment industry is a decadent circle. Couples on set, open relationships, multiple partners, business couples, and contractual relationships are commonplace. Although artistic works in the entertainment industry depict the deepest, most undying love and the most passionate and tumultuous romances, in reality, Shang Yechu has never seen a love that can withstand the test of time.
Having observed countless love stories in literary works, Shang Yechu's deepest feeling is that it is precisely because these stories do not exist in reality that they are so captivating.
Most people in the entertainment industry become emotionally barren too early. Shang Yechu was no exception.
Sheng Wenzhi once thought that Shang Yechu liked him. But it wasn't liking; it was just Sheng Wenzhi's excessive narcissism.
Li Yi and Shang Yechu once played a couple in a movie, but it wasn't a romantic relationship. They didn't even really get into character. During the filming of their last movie, Shang Yechu and Li Yi had to wash their hands several times every night.
Shi Shan and Shang Yechu played lovers in the drama. Shang Yechu admitted that she got into character. But that was Li Yiming's feelings for Li Ruhui. When she detached herself from the role, all Shang Yechu felt for Shi Shan was wariness and bewilderment.
And now, Gu Wenhua—this unremarkable person who is always timid and doesn't even dare to look Shang Yechu in the eye—actually likes her.
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