At the film set, Ji Qinghuai waited all afternoon but received nothing from Xie Yan. He felt a little lost, but he had expected this from the beginning.
Itâs so cold, thought Ji Qinghuai. He clicked on the chat with Xie Yan. It was hopeless to wait for Xie Yan to take the initiative to chat with him. He should make the first move.
The most handsome actor in history: Good evening, Mr Xie.
After a while, Xie Yan returned his greetings.
Xie Yan: Good evening.
Ji Qinghuai looked at the two words and thought, His replies are as cold as ever but fortunately, heâs still willing to return a message.
The most handsome actor in history: I started my new film today and just finished shooting the afternoon scenes.
After he sent that message, he also sent two photos.
The most handsome actor in history: I really like this makeup.
Xie Yan glanced at it casually and found that the two photos sent to him by Ji Qinghuai were different from those posted in his moments.
Ji Qinghuai was acting in an ancient film this time. According to Ji Qinghuaiâs own words, he was not playing the protagonist but the villain instead. Xie Yan didnât know the villainâs background but he could tell that the man was born rich and noble.
Ji Qinghuaiâs costume was ink-black while the detailing was in gold. These two colours were luxurious and magnificent but also tested the wearerâs aura at the same time.
In the first photo, Ji Qinghuai was smiling at the camera, looking like a spoiled and innocent young master of a wealthy family from ancient times.
In the second photo, Ji Qinghuaiâs eyes were slightly raised and squinted at the lens. Although his expression wasnât sharp, they seemed to encompass the lake and the sea, making people hesitant to look directly at him. Whether the wind was calm or the waves surged was all up to him.
Different from the naivety of the first picture, the second showed a daunting yet calm feeling as if he held the entire situation in his palm. With just a slight change of expression, Ji Qinghuaiâs entire aura changed immediately.
Xie Yan: Good-looking.
Ji Qinghuai, who received the text, sat up straight and startled his assistant, Luo Yi, who was beside him.
âGe, whatâs the matter?â
Ji Qinghuai didnât answer him. He stared at the screen and repeatedly confirmed that it wasnât a typo.
Xie Yan said he was good-looking! Xie Yan praised him! Praised him! Praised him!!!
Since childhood, Ji Qinghuai didnât know how many praises he had received, both sincere and hollow ones. His fans always complimented him and although Ji Qinghuai agreed with them, none of them could match up to Xie Yanâs âGood-lookingâ.
The most handsome actor in history: Add chicken legs for the stylist and the make-up artist [Yeah].
Xie Yan chuckled. Ji Qinghuaiâs nature was a little childish.
Xie Yan: Iâve never seen what on-site shooting is like, can I come to visit the set?
Ji Qinghuai: â!!!â
Ji Qinghuai reached out and pinched Luo Yiâs hand, startling him. âGe, what are you doing?â
Ji Qinghuai asked him, âDoes it hurt?â
ââŚA little.â
Ji Qinghuaiâs mind finally cleared up and he nodded. He was not dreaming. Then he bowed his head and typed on his phone again.
Luo Yi: ââŚâ What the hell is this about?
Ji Qinghuai had no time to take care of his assistant now, his mind was only focused on Xie Yan. He wanted Xie Yan to come, butâŚ
The most handsome actor in history: The set is noisy and the weather is very hot. The food and accommodation can only be improvised, Mr Xie may not be able to stand it.
In Ji Qinghuaiâs impression, Xie Yan was a person who led a delicate life, liked to be reserved and not stir up trouble. Their show this time was preparing live scenes and the heat was already catching up to them. Not to mention the rest who were exposed to the scorching sun, even Ji Qinghuai wasnât willing to suffer this crime if it wasnât for filming.
Thinking of Xie Yanâs white and tender face, Ji Qinghuai was worried that he would get sunburnt.
Xie Yan: Sorry, I was being too abrupt.
Xie Yan: If itâs inconvenient, itâs alright.
Ji Qinghuai: ââŚâ
Ji Qinghuai was afraid that he would misunderstand so he hurriedly explained.
The most handsome actor in history: I didnât mean that.
The most handsome actor in history: If you want to come, Iâll welcome you.
Xie Yan looked at the two messages and raised the corners of his lips.
Of course, he knew that Ji Qinghuai didnât want him to go, but if he insisted too much, it would inevitably arouse Ji Qinghuaiâs suspicion.
If a person who had always been cold to him suddenly insisted on seeing him, it was far-fetched to say that it was not odd. Ji Qinghuai was not a fool. Even if he didnât think much at that time, he can always re-think it afterwards. Itâs better to directly disrupt Ji Qinghuaiâs thinking, catch him off guard and achieve his goal quickly.
Xie Yan: Then next week, I will visit your set.
The most handsome actor in history: Okay.
The topic ended here. Ji Qinghuai was still holding onto his phone and if he wasnât on set, he would have jumped around in happiness.
Xie Yan was going to visit his set, he can meet him again next week! Next week!
Although he was completely filled with joy, a slight doubt arose in his heart. Why did Xie Yan want to see him all of a sudden?
Ji Qinghuai scrolled up their chat records and clicked on the photos he sent to Xie Yan. Ji Qinghuai praised himself as he swiped them.
Itâs really beautiful, ah. Was it his handsome appearance that tempted Xie Yan? Bah, how is that possible?
Although Ji Qinghuai was narcissistic, with his understanding of Xie Yan, Xie Yan was by no means a person easily moved by appearances.
Could it beâŚ
Ji Qinghuai was suddenly startled. Did Xie Yan know that he was the little wild cat who jumped out of the window?
No way? He didnât do anything to exposeâŚ
Ji Qinghuai began to think hard. On the side, the director, Huang Minghai, was arguing with Wang Jiajia, the female protagonist over a scene. Huang Minghai called for NG seven or eight times because he felt that Wang Jiajiaâs expression was not capturing the emotion well. He hadnât spoken in a harsh tone, but Wang Jiajia was unhappy.
Wang Jiajia emphatically refuted Huang Minghaiâs statement, âDirector, I think I have performed well. If you think that my character isnât in place, it doesnât mean itâs my problem. I can only say that I have a different understanding of the role from you. Iâm the heroine. I know how to play this role.â
Huang Minghai was angered by her ârighteousâ words and appearance. He continued to endure, threw the script to the side and walked towards Ji Qinghuai who was resting near his side.
Huang Minghai suppressed his temper and asked, âWhat are you talking about?â
Ji Qinghuai didnât even lift his head and casually replied, âDonât bother me, go to the side and play.â
Huang Minghai: ââŚâ
Luo Yi knew that Ji Qinghuai hadnât paid attention to who the visitor was and he quickly pulled at his clothes. âGe, the director is talking to you.â
âHmm?â Ji Qinghuai looked up and saw Huang Minghai who was about to erupt.
Ji Qinghuai joked, âWho can be better than me and make you so angry?â
His words dissolved Huang Minghaiâs temper and Huang Minghai glared at him, âSo you also know youâre not easy to handle.â
Luo Yi brought a small stool over. Huang Minghai sat down unceremoniously and lamented, âI think Iâve learned how arrogant one is when they buy their way into the crew.â
Ji Qinghuai had been wondering if Xie Yan knew he was the silver cat. He didnât pay much attention to what had happened, but when he heard Huang Minghaiâs words, he could guess what had happened.
The film they were shooting now was called âTibetan Warrior Pavilionâ, a martial arts film. In the early years, martial arts was very popular in the market and in its peak years, films and television dramas with martial arts often dominated the screen. Maybe its two years were too brilliant, so it began to decline. Until now, the martial arts genre had been labelled as unpopular.
Many thought that even if Tibetan Warrior Pavilion was released, it wouldnât set off any splashes in the industry. Businessmen focused on profit and were unwilling to invest in this movie. Therefore, the crew was a little poor and even Ji Qinghuaiâs film remuneration was cut.
The female lead, Wang Jiajia, was different. She was the female lead designated by the investor. Huang Minghai had no choice but to appoint her as the female protagonist. Originally, he thought Wang Jiajia could make progress under the influence of Ji Qinghuai and the male lead, Lu Fangjie. As a result, they clashed on the first day.
Ji Qinghuai looked at Wang Jiajia, who was complaining about the set with her assistant and smiled. Iâm afraid there will be some trouble in the future.