Chapter 222 Extra: Past Life (14)
Shan Qingshan underestimated Zhou Chong's ambitions.
The news keeps coming in every day.
She showered him with sweet nothings, one after another.
The gifts were all thoughtfully within Shan Qingshan's means.
Even if you take it out in public, it won't arouse suspicion.
He would come to see him every few days.
Because Shan Qingshan said that no one should know, this person now had a legitimate reason.
Every time I come, I sneak into his rented room.
Sometimes I would wait downstairs, and sometimes I would climb out of the window.
One time, Shan Qingshan came home late. When he opened the door, someone hugged him from behind. Startled, he punched Zhou Chong in the face.
While covering his face and saying how painful it was, Zhou Chong took the key to the rented room.
Sometimes when filming ended late, Zhou Chong would pick him up near the film set.
Every time he comes to the film studio, he makes sure to change out of his designer clothes and wear the same clothes he buys at the market.
Although his clothes didn't look like cheap knockoffs, they weren't as eye-catching as before.
In addition, since it was dark, Shan Qingshan let him go.
He liked seeing him when he left the film set.
He picked me up a few times, and each time I left the film set, I felt a sense of anticipation.
I'm hoping this person will pop out from somewhere, hugging their arms and stamping their feet, saying how cold it is, while stuffing a small hot water bottle into their hands. Then I'll take the opportunity to hold their hand and ask them with a smile if they're warm.
On their way back, they would share a bright red roasted sweet potato and eat from the same bag of chestnuts.
Dan Qingshan couldn't resist buying Zhou Chong's favorite snacks, saying he wanted to eat them.
They were helpless against Zhou Chong's behavior of tugging at their clothes and refusing to move, wanting this and that.
When he accompanies her to take out the trash, she will subtly touch the back of his hand in the narrow, dimly lit stairwell.
He will be caught by him.
Zhou Chong would say, "Teacher Shan, you bumped into me first."
For Shan Qingshan, such days were like a dream.
As long as Zhou Chong doesn't bring up past relationships, he won't make Zhou Chong sad.
But he always brings it up.
It was almost like they were lying in wait, waiting for their chance to strike.
One day, he might get carried away, be misled, or act impulsively and give in.
My phone vibrated.
It's news from Zhou Chong.
Zhou Chong: On my way to find my wife (emoji)
Dan Qingshan checked the time and asked the restaurant owner to cook him a plate of chicken so he could take it home after get off work.
The boss readily agreed.
The boss's child ran in.
"Brother Qingshan, someone is looking for you outside."
You arrived so quickly?
When Shan Qingshan walked out of the kitchen, he realized it wasn't Zhou Chong, but Director Cha.
"Come on, get a beer."
Shan Qingshan carried a dozen bottles of wine over.
Director Cha lit a cigarette and asked him a question as he exhaled smoke.
"I heard you've been traveling between various film and television sets lately. What have you been up to?"
Shan Qingshan never expected to be noticed.
He frankly admitted, "I'm learning."
He originally planned to find any job after his contract expired.
I'll live an ordinary, uneventful life.
But Zhou Chong arrived.
Dating always costs money.
He couldn't always make Zhou Chong wear cheap clothes to accommodate him.
The path of acting will bring him closer to Zhou Chong.
He decided to move on after the contract was terminated.
Director Cha: "I've seen your profile before. You don't take roles that are important in the film and television industry. When you have no acting jobs, you come here to wait tables."
Typical of someone just coasting along.
Director Cha: "Have you changed your mind now?"
"Um."
"May I ask why?"
Because of Zhou Chong. "It's inconvenient."
Director Cha chuckled, "I could guess even if you didn't say it."
Shan Qingshan is on high alert.
Director Cha: "Your contract with your previous company is about to expire, right?"
"..." That is one reason.
Director Cha began his reasoning.
“You had a falling out with your former company. Your agent, Tao Guang, is known in the industry for being ruthless. He always tries to find something to hold against any artist he signs. You’re not willing to take on roles or act properly because you’re trying to lower your value so it will be easier to terminate your contract.”
"As for now... the contract is about to expire, right?"
What have you learned in the past two months?
Shan Qingshan remained silent.
"It's nothing, right? It's not easy to get into a film crew where you can really learn something."
I checked the missile for cigarette ash.
"I can help you get into the film crews of all the top directors currently working at the film studio."
Shan Qingshan: "Conditions".
"From now on, you should prioritize my availability."
"Can."
Director Cha opened two bottles of beer. "Come with me after get off work. I'll introduce you to the public and get you a work badge."
"good."
Shan Qingshan told the boss that he would come back to pick up the chicken later, and then left with Director Cha after get off work.
Although Director Cha is a new director, he comes from a wealthy family and has some connections, which allows him to get along well with other directors.
When the other directors heard that it was a kid that Director Cha knew who wanted to learn and observe, they readily gave him a work badge.
After going around in circles, Shan Qingshan took one.
"Here you go, let me see what you can do."
Shan Qingshan took his work badge and left.
The assistant director next to him asked Director Cha, "Why are you so concerned about someone with no connections?"
"Good looks, good skin, and even better bone structure. With such superior physical attributes, just a little bit of acting skills, he can become a huge star with only a passing grade."
The assistant director agreed.
Director Cha: "Anyway, I didn't lose anything, so I'll just consider it a good deed for the day."
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Shan Qingshan went to the restaurant, picked up the chicken the owner had prepared, and walked back.
Upon opening the door, he saw Zhou Chong lying weakly on the sofa, and quickened his pace.
"What's wrong?"
Zhou Chong looked listless, and even opening his eyes seemed to be a struggle.
"I don't know, maybe I have a fever."
It's not possible.
He knew he had a fever in the afternoon, but he stubbornly refused to take medicine and drove over happily. When he was almost there, he even opened the car window to let the cold air in.
Shan Qingshan touched his forehead with the back of his hand.
It's hot.
"Go sleep in my bed, I'll go buy you medicine."
"good."
Zhou Chong used three parts illness to give a ten-part performance.
The voice was weak, and the person was weak too.
He even deliberately shook himself when he stood up.
Dan Qingshan was so concerned that he lost his composure and didn't suspect anything at all.
I helped him into the house and covered him with a blanket. Without daring to delay, I ran to the pharmacy and ran back.
The cold wind made his nose and face red.
As soon as I got home, I quickly boiled water.
Coughs could be heard coming from inside the room from time to time, which tugged at his heartstrings.
He then fried some eggs into egg crepes, sliced them into strips, chopped some minced meat, and cooked a fragrant porridge. He also prepared the medicine, packed a hot water bottle, and brought everything inside.
"Eat something first, then take your medicine."
"good."
Zhou Chong pretended to be disabled but determined.
It's tough, but we'll force ourselves to stay afloat, take a break, and slowly start to recover.
Eight hundred details were added to the simple action of sitting up.
Sit down properly and reach out to take the bowl.
Shan Qingshan didn't give it to him.
"Sit down, I'll feed you."
Zhou Chong lowered his eyes and said, "Thank you for your help."
In my mind: Damn, I succeeded!
Is it hot?
Zhou Chong thought to himself: Not too hot, tastes good. My wife is such a good cook.
He said, "It has no taste, and it's a little bitter."
Shan Qingshan took a bite.
It's not bitter.
"It's your own problem."
"It turns out my mouth tastes bitter. I want to eat something with a stronger flavor."
"Wait until you get better."
"Teacher Shan, do you think people who are sick are more sentimental? I feel bitter right now. I haven't been sick for many years. The last time I was sick was when I was a child, and my mother held me and sang me nursery rhymes."
Shan Qingshan heard the sound of abacus beads.
Forget about it.
Zhou Chong laughed, "I don't want you to sing nursery rhymes, just say a couple of nice lines to make me happy?"
"say what?"
Zhou Chong met Shan Qingshan's gaze.
Zhou Chong: "You said, Zhou Chong is so handsome."
"..."
How childish.
I am bored.
Shan Qingshan: "Zhou Chong is so handsome."
Zhou Chong: "I'm captivated by Zhou Chong."
Shan Qingshan: "...I'm captivated by Zhou Chong."
Zhou Chong: "Zhou Chong, will you be my boyfriend?"
Shan Qingshan: "..."
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