The Common Man's Return in Chinese Entertainment

Ji Qingxu, who had just returned to the film set, had just hung up the phone.

After glancing at his phone, Ji Qingxu handed it to Zhang Zhong.

Ji Qingxu just called Ma Zhongjun and made it clear that Huang Yi was hostile towards him. Of course, Ji Qingxu didn't expect Ma Zhongjun to find a way to kick Huang Yi out of the chorus program, as Ciwen's strength was not enough to affect the Spring Festival Gala.

Ji Qingxu was preparing for the upcoming opening of Ciwen Oriental Performing Arts Agency. If Nie Yuanzhen joined Ciwen, Ji Qingxu also planned to test Ma Zhongjun and the company's attitude.

"Brother Chong, I'm going to rest for a while. Wake me up when it's time."

"it is good."

......

After hanging up the phone, Ma Zhongjun from Ciwen Media Company pressed the landline button on the table.

"Mr. Ma?"

"Come in for a moment."

"it is good."

Cheng Qian knocked on the office door, entered, and asked, "President Ma!"

Ma Zhongjun asked, "Has Nie Yuan's matter been settled?"

Cheng Qian nodded and replied, "It's all taken care of. Did something happen?"

Ma Zhongjun gestured to the phone on the table, "Qingxu just called me. Nie Yuan's girlfriend, Huang Yi, sang a duet with him and seemed to be somewhat hostile towards him."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Qian asked in surprise, "Does she intend to force Qing Xu out?"

Ma Zhongjun smiled dismissively. "No matter how famous she is, she's just an actress. The Spring Festival Gala isn't a place for her to act recklessly. But we still have to be careful. A woman can be unreasonable if she goes crazy."

"You mean it was Nie Yuan who instructed him? Just because of the role of Luo Cheng in that previous drama 'Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties'? That's impossible. Huang Yi isn't stupid. This is the Spring Festival Gala. Besides, I heard that the two of them have recently had relationship problems because of a drama."

"Who knows? You should make arrangements to be on guard."

"Good... thank goodness we didn't recruit Nie Yuan. If we had, even though Nie Yuan is more famous than Qing Xu, Qing Xu isn't the type to swallow his pride. He might have..."

"Fratricide."

Ma Zhongjun smiled and said, "I have more faith in Qingxu."

Cheng Qian joked, "Qing Xu could knock Nie Yuan unconscious with just one slap."

"Haha, yes."

......

"Knock knock knock!"

Is anyone there?

Han Chae-young, who was already extremely nervous, couldn't help but grind her teeth. This stinky woman, is she innocent?

Feeling Ji Qingxu's movement, Han Caiying couldn't help but pinch him. When she saw Ji Qingxu smiling at her and showing his white teeth, Han Caiying rolled her eyes at him.

After the footsteps faded into the distance, Han Caiying leaned close to Ji Qingxu's ear and whispered, "Is Feifei jealous of me?"

"Well, after all, the handsome guy in the crew slept with you instead of her."

"Qingxu, you have such a thick skin."

"You flatter me."

"you......"

Han Chae-young quickly covered her mouth and glared at Ji Qingxu, but when she thought of what Ji Qingxu had just said, a hint of smugness flashed in Han Chae-young's eyes.

Ji Qingxu chuckled and continued what he was doing. The two of them were in the restroom of a bar.

They were going to film a scene at this bar that night, so during a break, Ji Qingxu dragged Han Caiying over to check out the bar's environment.

However, thinking of the knocking sound just now, Ji Qingxu glanced outside and thought, "That Fei Fei is quite mischievous."

......

"Cut!"

"Okay, that's enough for today. Let's call it a day."

Upon hearing Wei Lie's instructions, Ji Qingxu looked at Zhang Zhong, who was walking over, and asked, "Brother Zhong, what time is it?"

"It's past ten o'clock."

Just then, Han Chae-young walked over. "Qing-xu, I'm going back now. I'm exhausted today."

Seeing Han Caiying looking at him with a resentful expression, Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "How about we grab some late-night snacks before going back?"

Hearing this, Han Caiying glared at Ji Qingxu in embarrassment and anger, then turned and left. Ji Qingxu was stunned for a moment, then chuckled. He had forgotten that Han Caiying had already... well, anyway, she wasn't hungry.

"Brother Chong, let's go get something to eat."

"it is good."

Ji Qingxu and Zhang Zhong hadn't gone far from the bar when they heard shouts coming from behind.

"Qingxu, wait a moment."

Upon hearing Sun Feifei's voice, Ji Qingxu stopped in his tracks.

When Sun Feifei ran up to him, Ji Qingxu said with a smile, "Feifei-jie, I'm going to get a late-night snack, do you want some too?"

Sun Feifei said with a half-smile, "Afraid I'll make you treat? Don't worry, I'll treat you."

Ji Qingxu chuckled softly, "I'm just worried you'll gain weight."

Sun Feifei pouted, "You just like succulents!"

"Sister Feifei, you have a really good eye for people."

Sun Feifei glared at Ji Qingxu. "Let's go, where should we eat?"

"In a nearby alley, people who drink at the bars here like to order grilled skewers from him; they're pretty good."

"Have you been here before?"

"Sister Feifei, what is this Sea of ​​Destiny? You've never been here before?"

"...Why didn't you call Han Chae-young?"

"She's tired and wants to go home to rest early."

Hearing this, Sun Feifei's expression turned somewhat strange. She glanced at Zhang Zhong, who had deliberately lagged a distance behind her, and covered her mouth, whispering, "Qingxu, you're too bold. What if...aren't you afraid?"

Ji Qingxu laughed and said, "What am I afraid of? Han Caiying insisted on having me inspect the bar's hygiene. She's an international friend; I can't be impolite, can I?"

Upon hearing this explanation, Sun Feifei stared at Ji Qingxu in disbelief. She suddenly discovered another side of Ji Qingxu: his exaggeratedly thick skin.

"Feifei-jie, were you the one who knocked on the door this afternoon?"

Upon hearing this question, Sun Feifei's face immediately turned bright red.

"I......"

"Feifei, don't do that next time. If something happens to me, I'll blame you for the rest of my life."

"You...I'm sorry, I..."

Ji Qingxu smiled and waved his hand, "I was just reminding you. Okay, we've arrived at the shop. Let's hurry inside, or the owner will sell out and there won't be any left to eat."

Watching Ji Qingxu push open the curtain and stride into a small shop without even a sign, and smelling the aroma of charcoal wafting from inside, Sun Feifei gave him a deep look and followed him inside.

......

"How about we have a drink?"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Ji Qingxu smiled and looked at Sun Feifei, "Bai (Chinese liquor) or beer?"

"White, I guess. Beer's a bit cold to drink at night."

"Okay, then take one bottle, drink as much as you want."

"it is good."

"Boss, a bottle of Erguotou, please."

"Okay."

After a while, the waiter brought out the skewers and Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) together.

"Your wine."

"Thanks."

Picking up the Red Star Erguotou on the table, Ji Qingxu thought as he opened the bottle that Red Star Erguotou had been brewed since 49. He would try to find some Red Star Erguotou that was decades old, or even ten or twenty years old, and buy a batch to store. This liquor was no worse than those famous baijiu brands.

After pouring the wine, Ji Qingxu smiled and raised his glass, "Here, have a sip."

Sun Feifei raised her cup and clinked it against Ji Qingxu's, taking a small sip.

Seeing Sun Feifei's action, Ji Qingxu asked with a smile, "Feifei seems to be quite familiar with this wine."

Sun Feifei picked up a skewer of lamb and replied, "Of course, who hasn't drunk this wine when they've lived in the capital? It's easy to drink, but it has a strong aftereffect."

"Wow, Sister Feifei is quite the expert."

Upon hearing this, Sun Feifei suddenly said, "You did that on purpose last time, didn't you?"

Ji Qingxu said with a smile, "Didn't I remind you?"

Sun Feifei chuckled softly, "Was she pretending to be drunk last time?"

"Feifei, do you really think someone who's never drunk rice wine before can fake being drunk after drinking two jin of rice wine and being exposed to the north wind for half an hour? Feifei, last time you..."

Seeing the surprise on Ji Qingxu's face, Sun Feifei quickly denied it, saying, "I'm drunk. I can't hold my liquor. I drank two jin of rice wine and was exposed to the north wind for half an hour."

Noticing the smile on Ji Qingxu's face, Sun Feifei rolled her eyes at him and silently started eating her skewers.

When the two clinked glasses again, Sun Feifei stared intently at Ji Qingxu and said, "Tell me, if it were me last time, what would you have done?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and took a sip of wine. "I was passive."

"..."

"Don't you believe me?"

"Hmph, I believe you."

"Why don't you try it tonight?"

"Get lost! You're always looking for something better than what you have. Aren't you afraid of working yourself to death?"

"Sister Feifei, this is our second collaboration. You should have witnessed my power last time on the set of 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'."

"Heh, aren't you feeling pretty smug?"

"Of course, women like me."

"Qingxu, I've discovered that you're not only shameless, but also very narcissistic."

"Thank you for the compliment."

"..."

After a while, Sun Feifei subconsciously picked up the wine bottle, paused for a moment when she saw the empty bottle, and then finished drinking it.

Noticing Ji Qingxu looking at her with a smile, Sun Feifei called out to the side, "Waiter, another bottle, please."

"Okay."

Sun Feifei looked at Ji Qingxu and asked, "Can you still drink?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "I can drink with Sister Feifei."

Upon hearing this, Sun Feifei glared at Ji Qingxu, who was always good at putting on airs.