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Chapter 497 Smooth Sailing
He Daqi finished his domestic concert tour on March 20th.

After finishing his last concert in China, he returned to Beijing from Sichuan that very night. When he got home late at night, he was about to close his eyes and go to sleep with the soft and cuddly Zhou Huimin in his arms when he remembered something and left a message for Lu Yang, asking him to meet him at Asia-Pacific the next afternoon.

In the past month, the system's values ​​have exploded. Before the global tour, the number of people who had reached the required level of favorability towards him was over 50 million. After the tour, when he flew back to Beijing, he found that the number of people who had reached the required level of favorability had increased to over 80 million.

This is not due to the concert, but rather the result of his long-term planning and the reaping of its rewards.

The first achievement was the fans of Lu Han and Zhang Jiashuai. He Daqi invested so many resources to make them top-tier young idols. He Daqi himself had gone through the same process, so he knew all too well how top-tier celebrities could amass fans in a short time.

It would be beneath him to compete with newcomers, so he decided to cultivate two top stars himself to help him attract a new generation of fans.

So after bringing the two back, he put them on variety shows and arranged film and television resources for them until their fan base began to grow explosively. Then he immediately took them on a global tour.

The purpose of doing this was to show the fans of these two people that He Daqi is a very good boss, so that they would naturally develop a good impression of him.

The second achievement was getting rid of Gou Chuzhong's arrangements in India. Although there were many people in India before, the number of people who met the standard of goodwill towards He Daqi was not increasing quickly because He Daqi himself did not go there.

Thus, the movie "Lost in India" came about. The movie was first shown in India and then in China. He Daqi played a small vendor selling Buddhist temple souvenirs. Later, he had a great awakening because of the main characters and became a true Buddhist. He Daqi personally directed the production of the special effects in the movie, and they were really impressive.

Then this image was printed on aid bags in Indian slums. Because these bags, which were used to store rice and other food, were sturdy and durable, many Indian children had no clothes to wear. So the adults in the slums simply modified the bags into simple clothes so that the children could at least be covered.

The more people talked about it, the more people believed it. In addition, He Daqi's image was indeed impressive. So, when he went to India to hold two concerts, his popularity exploded.

What used to seem like an astronomical number of people has now been nearly 90% completed thanks to He Daqi's various efforts over the past two years. This gives him a sense of relief that the task is almost finished, as well as a sense of anticipation for its completion.

Presumably, the number of people increased too quickly all at once, and the subtle sense of urgency that He Daqi had been feeling disappeared completely.

Even Vivian Chow was puzzled as to why He Daqi seemed to have reverted to his old lazy state after this global tour ended.

However, it would be better if he could turn back to his old self. After all, the way He Daqi suddenly became so career-minded always made people worry that something was wrong with him and he was trying to numb himself with work.

He Daqi slept soundly for ten hours. When he woke up, it was already noon. He opened his eyes and saw Zhou Huimin smiling and half-squatting by his bedside.

Noticing that He Daqi had opened his eyes, Zhou Huimin smiled and placed her hand on He Daqi's face. It's unclear when it started, but Zhou Huimin has developed a habit of gently stroking He Daqi's face whenever she has free time.

"Daqi, I feel that you are becoming more and more radiant. I don't know why, but when I look at your face, I feel relaxed without realizing it. Even when I'm angry, just thinking about you calms me down."

"It's probably because of love," He Daqi replied with a smile.

“…Maybe.” Zhou Huimin felt it didn’t seem like it, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on what was wrong. After all, this was her husband, so even if He Daqi was different, she thought it was a good thing.

Not to mention that He Daqi is familiar with the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic, so it's normal for him to have some special abilities. Zhou Huimin even benefited from this. Zhou Huimin's youthful face, which looks like she's eighteen years old, is the result of He Daqi's continuous efforts.

"What time is it? Is it almost lunchtime?"

He Daqi pressed down on Zhou Huimin's hand, which was about to start acting up, and asked gently.

"It's almost 1 a.m. I thought you'd wake up soon, so the kids and I have been waiting for you to get up so we can eat together."

"Hurry up... Oh dear! I also made an appointment to meet Lu Yang at the company. Never mind, I'm too lazy to go. I'll find an excuse to reschedule after dinner."

He Daqi stretched lazily, and in the midday sun that made people drowsy, he started to feel lazy again.

Hearing He Daqi say that, Zhou Huimin smiled speechlessly.

What to do? It's not good for your husband to be too diligent, nor is it good for him to be too lazy. In previous projects, He Daqi was always busy like a grandson, but now that it's a new project and you are working with He Daqi again, he has suddenly reverted to his old ways.

If Zhou Huimin hadn't known that He Daqi's feelings for her hadn't changed, at first glance, she would have thought that He Daqi didn't want to stay with her, which was why he wasn't rushing to meet the deadline for this project.

Even his sudden surge of ambition can be explained in this way: He Daqi simply didn't want to stay at home anymore, so he used work as an excuse to go to the company every day.

Zhou Huimin spoke her mind, laughing as she climbed onto the bed, wrapped her arms around He Daqi's neck, and pressed herself against him. In a joking tone, she asked, "Do you have someone else on the side? Otherwise, why were you so hardworking before, but now that it's a project we're working on together, you've become lazy?"

Upon hearing this, He Daqi feigned complete innocence, displaying a hypocritical and convincing acting style. His performance was superb, with a guilty expression as he dared not turn to look at Zhou Huimin, whose face was pressed against his. His body even began to tremble at just the right moment, and he asked in a tone that was fierce on the outside but weak on the inside:

"Tsk! You figured it out! Tell me, when did you find out? Which one did you find out? Lili? Xiaohong? Afen? Oh! You didn't find out about Qianqian, did you?"

"You've started fantasizing about them? And you've fantasized about several of them? Do you want me to help you bring them all back? Anyway, our house is big enough, we can raise a hundred or so more without any problem."

"That's so embarrassing... Hey! Don't bite! Can't you take a joke?!"

Because He Daqi had regained his lazy demeanor, the couple felt much more relaxed, and they started joking around.

Zhou Huimin hadn't punched He Daqi in a long time, so she was a little rusty with her moves. Before she could even get a couple of moves off, He Daqi grabbed her arm with one hand and pressed her head down with the other, pinning her to the bed.

Zhou Huimin struggled several times but couldn't turn over. She was sweating profusely, her hair was now a mess, with strands sticking to her forehead, and her cheeks were flushed, making her look like a crazy woman having a relapse of her mental illness.

While his physical skills were inferior, his verbal skills were certainly not lacking, and he immediately began to shout: "He Daqi, you better not let me turn the tables!" "Look at you, so smart, you guessed right away that I have real skills. You still want to turn the tables? After I find the handcuffs and nylon rope, I look forward to seeing you continue to shout at me with such energy!"

Honestly! He Daqi had completely forgotten where he kept all the props after not playing an item race for so long.

Fortunately, he now has the ability not to talk, but to use his eyes narrowed and scan the room. He quickly spotted the various props in a large cardboard box inside the cabinet.

He Daqi turned around and pressed Zhou Huimin's head to the side, letting her bury her head in the quilt. Just as he was about to let the props run out of the cardboard box and fly out of the cabinet onto the bed, he heard his two kids running towards the bedroom.

"Mom, isn't Dad up yet? How can he sleep so much?"

"Should I wake up Dad?"

Hearing the two mischievous kids banging on the door and shouting, He Daqi immediately let go of Zhou Huimin. The couple hurriedly began to tidy themselves up, straighten their clothes, and fix their hair. Before long, Zhou Huimin, whose hair had been a mess, had tidied herself up and opened the door with a smile.

"Stop fooling around, Daddy's up and washing up in the bathroom. He'll be out to have dinner with us soon." Looking at her son and daughter who had saved her from dire straits, Zhou Huimin smiled and patted each of their little heads.

Behind Zhou Huimin, He Daqi poked his head out of the bathroom and said indistinctly while brushing his teeth, "Huanhuan and Lele, you two go to the dining room with Mom and wait a little while. Dad will come out to eat with you after he finishes brushing his teeth."

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Lu Yang didn't see He Daqi until 3 p.m. The guy was all smiles as he led his wife and kids out of the elevator, greeting the employees and having his kids call them uncle, aunt, brother, and sister.

It had been a while since they last met, and now Lu Yang looked at He Daqi and felt that there was something different about him, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. It would be a little inappropriate to describe He Daqi's face as more approachable.

If Lu Yang were to describe it in detail, it would be that He Daqi was like someone with an aura of friendliness, passively preventing people from feeling hostile towards him.

Is this the aura of a top international superstar? It's terrifying!
With that kind of aura, why would He Daqi need to be a celebrity? He could probably win the presidential election in the United States.
Lu Yang began to have doubts.

"Junior brother, what are you daydreaming about?" He Daqi patted Lu Yang on the shoulder with a bright smile.

Lu Yang gave He Daqi a strange look and said meaningfully, "Senior brother, your concert was great. You seem to have a profound understanding of things. Is it because you have more fans that you are less cautious? I feel that you are more confident and flamboyant now. You have changed a lot compared to before."

"Really? Then take a closer look. Am I still confident and flamboyant?" He Daqi said, his demeanor changing from sunny and cheerful to honest and kind.

Lu Yang's perspective is different now. Back when he was in Ning Hao and Zhang Yimou's film crew, Lu Yang probably wouldn't have noticed He Daqi's bug-level ability.

When he was the chief director, he didn't work with He Daqi much. Most of the time, He Daqi would make cameo appearances. Now, seeing He Daqi change his demeanor in person, Lu Yang felt the same way as Ning Hao, Zhang Yimou, and other directors who had directed He Daqi.

Is there really such a prodigy in this world? No wonder Ning Hao was chasing after He Daqi to make him the lead actor. With this kind of acting skill, he could play any role.
"Hiss~! Senior brother, transform again, and show me the feeling of He Daqi, the alien you wrote about in 'My Love from the Star'."

Lu Yang's eyes lit up, and he quickly urged He Daqi to speak.

"Is that so?"

He Daqi's smile faded. Although it was still the same face, the same hairstyle, and the same clothes, He Daqi's demeanor had changed from honest and simple to cold and aloof, yet with a hint of indescribable warmth.

"Amazing! Senior, your Best Actor trophy is definitely solid!"

Looking at He Daqi, who perfectly embodied the character, Lu Yang couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. After praising him, he had already imagined many specific scenes based on the script and He Daqi's image.

Originally, I was half-forced to direct "My Love from the Star," but now my feelings have suddenly changed, and I'm even starting to look forward to it.

He Daqi didn't change his hairstyle or outfit; his temperament alone gave him so much inspiration. If he were to actually start directing, how smooth would the filming process be?

Lu Yang was immediately filled with enthusiasm.

"Senior brother, let's quickly discuss the casting. With so many roles, we need to find the perfect fit. Otherwise, if you and Director Zhou make the wrong choices, it will be difficult to make this drama a masterpiece."

Previously, He Daqi was in a hurry, while Lu Yang leisurely followed the pace. Now, Lu Yang is in a hurry, and He Daqi has become lazy.

"No rush. Don't forget our drama is a youth idol drama. Besides acting skills, we also need to select handsome men and beautiful women. So, for the main couple and such, you can tell Sister Hua your requirements and ask her to recommend more suitable ones. As for the second male and female leads and so on..."

He Daqi hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking again: "Let's use someone from our own company for such an important role. Let's ask Sister Hua as well... Never mind, let's just have a meeting and discuss the candidates."

Lu Yang frowned upon hearing this, somewhat puzzled. He Daqi hadn't been like this before; why had his attitude changed so drastically after the concert?

"Senior, if we're going to have a meeting to discuss this, shouldn't we also schedule auditions and schedules based on Sister Hua's recommendations?"

"Let's see how it goes. Whether or not there will be an audition is uncertain, and as for scheduling, that's out of the question. I really don't believe that if other people receive our offers and know they have the opportunity to work with me, they will still come up with scheduling issues. They would probably solve their scheduling problems themselves and try every means to reach an agreement."

He Daqi's words were unrestrained, but Lu Yang knew that what He Daqi said was true. With He Daqi's current status and position, the number of people in the entertainment industry who could refuse him could probably be counted on one hand, and those few people probably wouldn't refuse He Daqi either.

(End of this chapter)