Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 607 Director Wang personally selects Boss Hu to save the day; the advertisement shooting scene is stunning.

As soon as Wang Qiuming appeared, the media personnel who had been surrounding him immediately and tactfully dispersed, their movements as swift as if they were well-trained.

Since this renowned director has personally attended, the handsome man chatting and laughing with Dilraba is likely a member of the production crew, or at least someone closely associated with Director Wang.

This naturally dispelled the previous somewhat sordid speculations, and the atmosphere at the scene became much clearer.

Hu Jiangshan and Wang Qiuming exchanged pleasantries for a while, mainly about recent developments and interesting industry news.

At this moment, Dilraba gracefully wiped the corner of her mouth with a tissue, indicating that she had finished eating.

Wang Qiuming patted Hu Jiangshan on the shoulder and said warmly, "Boss Hu, then it's settled! It's still early, so... how about I come over to your place later? We need to discuss the specific filming details. By the way, which room are you staying in?"

Hu Jiangshan then told Wang Qiuming his room number.

"Okay! I'll come find you in a bit!"

Wang Qiuming readily agreed, then, as if remembering something, added, "Hey, why don't we just meet here again? And have a few drinks! It's been so long since we've seen each other, it would be a shame not to have a drink, and we can also talk about the script."

Hu Jiangshan nodded happily upon hearing this: "Alright, let's set a time to meet here again."

At this moment, Dilraba, who was sitting to the side, couldn't help but interject, her eyes shining with anticipation: "Director Wang, how about... I come over too?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiuming deliberately put on a stern face and glanced at Reba: "What? You want to drink with me too?"

Dilraba playfully raised her chin: "It's not that it's impossible."

"Alright, alright!" Wang Qiuming waved his hand, feigning helplessness. "But you have to take good protective measures for me. You can't be without a hat and a mask! We can't reveal our identities, otherwise we'll both be trending on social media tomorrow with the headline 'Famous Director and Top Actress Drinking Late at Night.' I can't handle that kind of public pressure."

Dilraba was immediately thrilled and quickly gave an OK sign, confidently promising, "No problem! I'll be careful! I'll be fully disguised, so much so that even my own mother wouldn't recognize me! Besides, you're all here, so even if someone takes a picture, we can say we're talking about work or rehearsing the script, it's perfectly legitimate, not like we're doing anything shady."

"Hey, you little rascal!" Wang Qiuming was amused by her.

Dilraba stuck out her tongue triumphantly, looking quite adorable.

So that evening, Hu Jiangshan, Wang Qiuming, Dilraba, and the two producers brought by Director Wang, gathered at the hotel's bar for a get-together.

While drinking, the group finalized all the details about the advertisement shoot in one go.

They then began chatting about all sorts of things, from industry anecdotes to life philosophies. The atmosphere was harmonious and joyful, filled with the relaxed and pleasant feeling unique to artists gathering together.

The next morning, Hu Jiangshan got up, washed up, and went to the hotel restaurant for breakfast feeling refreshed.

As expected of a high-end hotel under Huayao Group, although the restaurant area is not particularly large, the layout is quite reasonable, and every space is used just right.

While the menu wasn't extravagantly abundant, each dish was classic and refined, with authentic flavors and delicious taste, reflecting the chef's dedication.

Just as he was picking out food with his plate, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye.

It's Dilraba again.

The girl was actually earlier than him; she was already sitting alone in an inconspicuous corner, eating something in small bites.

She seemed to sense Hu Jiangshan's gaze, looked up, and then waved to him with a smile.

Hu Jiangshan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately picked up the plate and walked over.

"Dilraba, you're up really early!" Hu Jiangshan said with a hint of surprise. "What time is it?"

Dilraba chuckled, her expression a mix of helplessness and endearment: "I can't help it, I'm hungry. People need food to survive. The early bird catches the worm, those are all wise sayings! I can't go against these natural laws, I have to respect my stomach."

"Okay, okay," Hu Jiangshan was amused by her theory. "Then you can eat slowly, I won't bother you anymore."

"Hey! Don't go!" Reba hurriedly called out to him in a low voice when she saw this, "You have to...you have to cover for me!"

"Provide cover?" Hu Jiangshan was taken aback. "How can I provide cover for you?"

"You can just sit across from me!" Dilraba gestured with her eyes to the empty seat opposite her, "to form a natural barrier!"

Hu Jiangshan was speechless for a moment: "Then...then I have to go get something to eat too."

"Then hurry up and get it! Hurry up!" Dilraba urged, glancing warily around. "If it gets crowded and someone else takes this seat, I'll be out of luck. I want to eat in peace for a while longer."

"How long do you want to eat?" Hu Jiangshan asked curiously.

Dilraba didn't say anything, but mysteriously raised a slender index finger.

"Ten minutes?" Hu Jiangshan guessed.

Dilraba immediately rolled her eyes playfully and lowered her voice: "It's one hour! Do you understand? A whole hour!"

Hu Jiangshan felt somewhat helpless; it seemed he was going to have to "accompany" Dilraba for a full hour.

But then I thought about it again, breakfast should be enjoyed slowly and chewed thoroughly, so an hour is normal.

I just don't know how long Dilraba has been here. Judging from how much food is on her plate, she's probably been eating for a while now.

Dilraba really has a big appetite! But then again, she maintains a very good figure, slim and shapely, so she doesn't seem to be prone to gaining weight. Her metabolism is so good that it's enviable.

It's no wonder she became famous; her self-discipline and talent are unmatched.

Hu Jiangshan went to get some food, and then sat down opposite Reba as instructed. The two chatted quietly while enjoying their breakfast.

To be honest, Dilraba is a very talkative girl. Although she may not be the loud and boisterous type, she has a friendly and cheerful personality, is down-to-earth, and responds to conversations and throws out jokes naturally, never letting the atmosphere become awkward. She is very comfortable to be around.

Nevertheless, Hu Jiangshan could still feel many eyes glancing over from all directions.

It seems that no matter how well Dilraba disguises herself or how low she pulls her hat down, her unique star aura and outstanding demeanor cannot be completely concealed, and she will always attract some curious and inquisitive glances.

Moreover, Hu Jiangshan himself is an extremely handsome man with an outstanding appearance.

The handsome man and beautiful woman were already eye-catching, and now they were sitting alone in a corner of the hotel restaurant, talking quietly. It was inevitable that people would have their imaginations run wild and take a second look. Moreover, Hu Jiangshan keenly sensed that among these gazes, there were likely some professional media people "stalking" them, secretly observing everything.

Dilraba took a sip of juice, then suddenly blinked her big eyes curiously and asked, "By the way, Mr. Hu, there's a question I'm not sure if I should ask?"

Hu Jiangshan didn't even look up, calmly replying, "Let's not ask."

"Huh?" Dilraba was taken aback. "Why?"

"Since you're hesitating about whether to ask or not, it means this question might be a bit sensitive. It's better not to ask to avoid embarrassment for everyone," Hu Jiangshan explained with a smile.

"What if I insist on asking?" Dilraba became interested, her tone playfully provocative.

"Then go ahead and ask." Hu Jiangshan gestured for him to leave, remaining calm and composed.

Dilraba was speechless for a moment, blinked her charming big eyes, and felt that this Boss Hu was really interesting, with unusual tricks.

"Okay, then I'll ask," she leaned closer, lowering her voice, "What exactly is your relationship with Sister Yifei?"

"I already told you, we're just ordinary friends," Hu Jiangshan replied, his answer perfectly tactful.

“I don’t think so,” Dilraba shook her head, with an “I understand” look on her face. “Let me tell you, I’m quite close to Sister Yifei. She hardly has any male friends of the same age who are close to her, and she rarely even talks to them. Oh, right, except recently… it seems that a male star from South Korea has had some contact with her, but it doesn’t seem to be that much.”

Hu Jiangshan paused for a moment upon hearing this, then asked to confirm, "Little Bangzi? Is his surname Song?"

“Yes!” Dilraba nodded. “It’s Song Chengxian.”

Hu Jiangshan laughed. To be honest, in her previous life, Chen Yifei did have a brief rumored relationship with that Korean male star, but it seemed to be all bark and no bite, ending abruptly without any follow-up.

In this life, the two will likely have even less interaction.

At most, Song Chengxian was somewhat interested, while Chen Yifei had absolutely no such intentions.

Hu Jiangshan was almost certain that Chen Yifei's heart was probably not with any other man.

Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that Hu Jiangshan's confidence was blind.

It's possible that Chen Yifei was "doing things secretly," but that's highly unlikely.

Hu Jiangshan and Chen Yifei were already quite familiar with each other. After so many interactions, he had a basic understanding of her temperament—she wasn't the kind of woman who would play dirty tricks; she was more direct and frank.

Dilraba carefully examined Hu Jiangshan's expression, trying to find some clues: "You two really don't have that kind of relationship? I feel like... something's not quite right."

Hu Jiangshan calmly replied, "You're overthinking it."

“But you’re a rich kid,” Dilraba tilted her head, offering an interesting perspective. “Logically speaking, shouldn’t you be secretly happy to be told that you have that kind of relationship with a goddess like Chen Yifei? Why are you in such a hurry to deny it? It doesn’t seem to fit the image of a rich kid like you.”

Hu Jiangshan waved his hand, looking nonchalant: "I'm better off without such empty fame. Besides, Yifei and I are just good friends. I can't let rumors spread and damage my illustrious image."

"Oh dear..." Dilraba teased, drawing out her words, "Now you're suddenly paying attention to your image? When you were rumored to be dating Sister Yifei, why weren't you this concerned?"

"I was also hesitant at the time," Hu Jiangshan said with a wry smile, "but what could I do? I'm not in your circle, and I don't understand public relations tactics. In the end, it's best if you handle it internally."

The two were chatting quite enthusiastically, completely unaware that not far away, someone was indeed taking pictures of them frantically, and even recording videos.

However, even if they found out, they probably wouldn't care too much.

Let them take pictures, who cares? A clear conscience fears no accusation.

Moreover, I'll be officially collaborating with Dilraba to film an advertisement soon, so having dinner together now is a good opportunity to communicate about work in advance and build rapport.

In the morning, Hu Jiangshan arrived at the photography studio on time and began his cameo role as an advertising model.

Wang Qiuming wasn't lying to Hu Jiangshan; the job really wasn't difficult.

For Hu Jiangshan, who has a good image, great temperament, and a decent sense of camera presence, it was actually quite easy.

He only needed to follow Wang Qiuming and the photographer's instructions and change his poses and expressions several times in front of the camera.

They can strike a few poses that are either dashing, profound, or warm, and take a break in between, leisurely watching Dilraba strike various elegant or playful poses under the spotlight.

Dilraba wore a beautifully tailored gown, the fitted cut perfectly highlighting her sexy and graceful figure. It complemented her fair and smooth skin and her exquisite features with an exotic flair, making her truly stunning and a rare beauty.

To be honest, Hu Jiangshan, watching from the sidelines, was also feeling a bit envious.

This charm is truly irresistible.

This is quite different from his mindset in his previous life.

In the past, when Hu Jiangshan saw a beauty of this caliber, he would at most simply admire her and wouldn't have any other thoughts.

But this time, having lived a second life, Hu Jiangshan's mindset seems to have undergone some subtle changes. He not only has ideas, but quite a few. He's just weighing whether or not to put them into action.

Next, Hu Jiangshan came on stage again, this time in an even more dashing and glamorous suit.

This time, he will appear in the film alongside Dilraba, playing her partner.

The two need to coordinate various interactive actions, including intimate moments of holding hands and gazing deeply into each other's eyes, cool and stylish scenes of standing side by side with full charisma, and even a couple of lively shots where they need to be silly and act crazy together.

Anyway, we need to try out different scenarios.

Whether it was Hu Jiangshan's exceptional talent or a wonderful chemistry between him and Dilraba, their teamwork was surprisingly good, with most shots completed in just one or two takes, and progress was exceptionally smooth.

The staff on site were all very surprised, including the well-informed Wang Qiuming, who was full of praise for Hu Jiangshan's performance.

Wang Qiuming's assistant, Aping, couldn't help but whisper to Director Wang, "Director Wang, this Mr. Hu is really amazing! Are you sure he's never acted before? His camera presence and expressiveness seem quite professional!"

Wang Qiuming chuckled, a smug look on his face as if he had discovered a treasure: "I told you I had a sharp eye! Boss Hu really isn't a professional; he's never done this before."

(End of this chapter)