The Common Man's Return in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 91 Fan Xiaopang Visits the Set

Five days later, Huang Shengyi finished filming and left the crew. Just like when she arrived, she left quietly without saying goodbye to anyone in the crew.

During the past few days of filming, Ji Qingxu barely spoke to her, except for a few words when they were rehearsing their lines.

Ji Qingxu was not surprised when he thought about the husband Huang Shengyi chose in later generations.

Compared to things that showcase her wealth, such as "Asia's only super-long Hummer," "a teapot worth hundreds of millions of yuan by Gu Jingzhou," and "an emerald ring worth two hundred million yuan," looks and figure are not the primary factors for her.

Huang Shengyi is indeed quite good-looking now, no less so than Gao Yuanyuan. However, considering the future comparison between the two, Ji Qingxu feels that Gao Yuanyuan is still better.

"Hey, did you hear what I just said?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and looked at Gao Yuanyuan beside her, replying, "I heard you. You said you'd treat me to dinner tonight."

Gao Yuanyuan retorted, "You were the one who treated me to dinner, how did it become me treating you? Ji Qingxu, are you playing dumb with me again?"

Ji Qingxu laughed and said, "Okay, I'll treat you to dinner."

"Let's make it clear first, we want to find a restaurant with strong flavors, nothing too sweet."

"no problem."

"Okay, I'll go back and pack up. I'll call you later."

"it is good."

Because of the "injury" he sustained while suspended by wires, Gao Yuanyuan has been applying ointment to Ji Qingxu's back every day. So today, Ji Qingxu invited Gao Yuanyuan out for dinner.

"go out?"

"Yes, let's go out for a walk."

Seeing Huo Jianhua walk into the elevator, Ji Qingxu opened the door and went into the room, then suddenly laughed.

In his previous life, Ji Qingxu had read a gossip news article that said Huo Jianhua had a very famous nickname when he was filming in Hengdian: "Hengdian Fire King," because he had played all over several streets.

It is unclear whether the Wuxi Film and Television Base has such a venue, but Ji Qingxu guesses that it probably does.

In his previous life, Ji Qingxu had also seen it out of curiosity when he traveled to Hengdian after 2020. The quality was indeed good, but the price was a bit expensive. He said that he had played a major supporting role in some film crew, but Ji Qingxu was too lazy to verify it. Anyway, he just wanted to try something new.

Recalling what he had seen and heard on set during this period, Ji Qingxu took off his clothes and walked towards the bathroom. The divisions within the crew were very obvious: Hong Kong was one group, Taiwan was another, and the mainland was yet another. The Hong Kong and Taiwan groups would occasionally get together to chat.

Aside from interacting with each other during filming and rehearsals, they don't even sit together for meals. Huo Jianhua is particularly different; he spends most of his time standing alone, lost in thought. Even when he's with people from the Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment circles, he doesn't say much, just quietly listening to others chat and laugh.

Thinking of this, Ji Qingxu glanced at the direction outside the door. Could this guy have been cooped up on set and that's why he went out to play?

Discarding this absurd idea, Ji Qingxu smiled and turned on the shower.

"Is it tasty?"

"It's delicious! Oh my god, I'm so tired of eating boxed lunches every day. I don't know where the crew ordered these boxed lunches from. They even put sugar in the stir-fried vegetables. I'm really impressed. Come on, bottoms up!"

Ji Qingxu smiled and raised his glass to clink with Gao Yuanyuan's. Thinking of the lunch boxes on set, Ji Qingxu also wanted to complain: the vegetables were actually sweet.

I don't know how those Hong Kong and Taiwanese people can stand it. I remember that although their tastes are light, they don't really like sweet things.

It's fair to say that the production manager who provided the meals for the crew was a bit of a rip-off; I wonder how much he profited from it.

At this moment, Ji Qingxu and Gao Yuanyuan were eating at a roadside food stall. They ordered some simple home-style stir-fries, but seeing Gao Yuanyuan looking like she was eating delicacies, Ji Qingxu couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at? Did you get my clothes dirty?"

Gao Yuanyuan looked down at herself and asked in confusion. Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "Sister Yuanyuan, you're easy to take care of."

Hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan retorted playfully, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who can only eat lavish meals of meat and seafood?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and put down his wine glass. "No, I meant that Sister Yuanyuan is very good."

Upon hearing Ji Qingxu's praise, Gao Yuanyuan became wary and asked, "You're not planning to get me drunk and do something inappropriate, are you?"

Ji Qingxu chuckled and said, "If I really wanted to do something wicked, would I need to get you drunk? Besides, I'm not interested in drunk women."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan teased, "Really? Don't men all like to get women drunk so they can have their way with them?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and raised an eyebrow. "Sister Yuanyuan, do drunk people really have that kind of interest? I'm more inclined to think it's a case of mutual attraction."

"Wow, no wonder he's the man that both the Golden Horse Award-winning actress and Fan Bingbing are fighting over. He's got plenty of experience."

"Sister Yuanyuan, if you keep being sarcastic, I'm going to eat all the food."

"I'll order another table after we finish eating, since you're treating today anyway."

"Okay, then let's order another table, waiter..."

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Seeing Ji Qingxu shouting at the waiter in the distance, Gao Yuanyuan quickly spoke up to stop him, "Hey, he's just joking, don't do anything rash."

Ji Qingxu chuckled and said, "Not being sarcastic anymore?"

Gao Yuanyuan snorted, "So you can do it but I can't say it?"

"What did I do?"

Seeing Ji Qingxu looking at her innocently, Gao Yuanyuan pouted, "You're really shameless. Anyway, I'm warning you, don't you dare try anything with me."

"Sister Yuanyuan, I've noticed you're quite narcissistic."

"Hmph, I wonder who it was that wouldn't let go of me when they were hugging me yesterday, and even put their hands on... Anyway, you're not a good person."

"The old saying is true: women and petty people are hard to deal with. I remember yesterday you were a bit tired after filming the action scene all morning, so I was supporting you. You slid down on your own, but then accused me of touching your butt..."

"Don't tell me, or I'll get angry."

Seeing Gao Yuanyuan glaring at him with a flushed face and threatening him, Ji Qingxu slowly picked up a piece of beef, "Then you're not allowed to be sarcastic either."

Seeing Ji Qingxu devour a piece of beef and raise an eyebrow at her, Gao Yuanyuan pursed her lips and snorted, "Fine, don't tell me then. It's like nobody cares."

"That's good, otherwise I would have thought Sister Yuanyuan was jealous."

"Tch, who would like a fickle radish?"

"Hey, I'll remember that. Don't be so quick to slap me in the face later."

Gao Yuanyuan shuddered with disgust. "Narcissist."

"Haha, handsome guys are just that confident."

"Come on, handsome guy, beautiful lady, let me toast you. After you finish this, go back and dream sweet dreams."

"Hmm, I have to drink the wine offered by a beautiful lady, shall I? Down it in one gulp?"

"Come on, there's still more than half a cup left, drink it slowly."

"Okay, drink slowly."

After finishing their meal and drinks, the two strolled back to the hotel, then went to their respective rooms, and the night passed peacefully.

The next morning, after exercising and having breakfast, Ji Qingxu went to the dressing room to start putting on makeup.

When Ji Qingxu finished her makeup and arrived on set, she raised an eyebrow when she saw Fan Xiaopang standing next to Wang Pangzi. This woman, she actually launched a surprise attack?

"Qingxu, your girlfriend is visiting the set."

Fan Xiaopang retorted, "Director Wang, don't talk nonsense. Qingxu is incredibly popular. We're just good friends."

"Haha, good friends, okay, good friends, you two chat, I won't bother you anymore."

Watching Fatty Wang walk away, Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "Is he here to check up on things?"

Fan Xiaopang said with a grin, "Scared? You didn't pick up another girl on set, did you?"

Ji Qingxu shrugged regretfully, "No matter how charming I am, I can't compete with how beautiful you are, Sister Bing. Everyone is intimidated by your beauty and doesn't dare to have too much contact with me."

Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaopang's lips curled into a smile, and he retorted, "You're just all talk."

"You'll know once you try it."

Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaopang immediately felt relieved. This guy was so greedy, there was probably nothing wrong with him.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you. I came to see you, but you're leaving this afternoon."

"Damn it, I went to visit you on set and even slept with you for two nights, and you just come to say hello and leave?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaopang angrily punched Ji Qingxu twice, "You bastard, you can't expect anything good to come out of your mouth! What do you mean by 'sleep with me'? Aren't you just lusting after me?"

"Aren't you tempted? You're holding my..."

Seeing Fan Xiaopang glaring at him with murderous intent, Ji Qingxu grinned. "Then you can leave. I'm about to unleash my full charm."

Fan Xiaopang said irritably, "I'll cut it off for you, you believe me?"

"I don't believe it."

"I..

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"Qingxu, is this your friend?"

Hearing the voice behind him and noticing Fan Xiaopang looking at him with amusement, Ji Qingxu turned around with a smile and said, "Yes, this is my good friend Fan Bing. Have you two worked together before?"

The two women exchanged a glance and shook their heads in unison. "We've never worked together before. This is the first time we've met."

Ji Qingxu was puzzled upon hearing this. Had these two women never worked together before?

After thinking about it for a moment, Ji Qingxu didn't have much of an impression.

"Hello, I am Fan Bing, a very good friend of Ji Qingxu."

"Hello, I am Gao Yuanyuan, a friend of Ji Qingxu, and I play his wife in this drama."

Upon hearing their self-introductions, Ji Qingxu chuckled and said, "How about we shake hands?"

The two women withdrew their gazes from each other and simultaneously rolled their eyes at Ji Qingxu.

Gao Yuanyuan glanced at Fan Xiaopang and said to Ji Qingxu, "You two chat first. Qingxu, let's go over the scenes before filming starts."

"it is good."

Hearing that Ji Qingxu had agreed, Gao Yuanyuan was overjoyed. She smiled at Fan Xiaopang and walked to the side.

"Is this what you meant by being well-behaved on set?"

Seeing Fan Xiaopang grit his teeth and glare at Gao Yuanyuan as she walked away, Ji Qingxu raised an eyebrow. "Otherwise, if there really was a connection, would she have been so friendly just now?"

"friendly?"

Fan Xiaopang laughed in anger, "Ji Qingxu, are you playing dumb with me? This woman practically slapped me in the face, and you call that being friendly?"

"With me here, no one can hit you."

Fan Xiaopang spat, "Don't try to change the subject with me. I'm not stupid. Humph, if I hadn't come, you probably would have been able to coax her into bed in a couple of days."

"You overestimate my charm; people already know about our relationship."

Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaopang asked in surprise, "You said that?"

Ji Qingxu said speechlessly, "You've already put the news in the newspaper, she's not blind."

"What do you mean I did it? I only handed over two photos, don't you dare slander me."

"I hope you can still be this stubborn tonight."

"Tch, who are you trying to scare? I'll drain you dry tonight."

"Alright, alright, I've heard you say that at least fifty times, if not a hundred. As long as you can make me sweat tonight, I'll be perfectly satisfied."

"Ji Qingxu, you bastard, I'll beat you to death!"

"Save your energy, use it tonight."

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Watching Fan Xiaopang grit his teeth and beat himself hard, Ji Qingxu grinned.

After patting for a while, seeing that Ji Qingxu was still looking at him with a smiling expression, Fan Xiaopang stopped and was slightly out of breath. He glared at Ji Qingxu unwillingly, thinking, "This rough-skinned bastard."

"Have you vented your anger yet? I'm going to film now."

Fan Xiaopang pursed his lips and walked away.

Seeing this, Ji Qingxu smiled and headed towards Gao Yuanyuan. Ji Qingxu was very satisfied with this aspect of Fan Xiaopang; she never made trouble on important matters.

"Did I give you a hard time just now?"

Seeing Gao Yuanyuan's gloating expression, Ji Qingxu said with a smile, "Sister Yuanyuan, have you ever heard the saying, 'Spare the rod and spoil the child,' or 'No beatings, no affection, no love'?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan's smile vanished instantly, and she said expressionlessly, "Let's rehearse."

"Sister Yuanyuan, I have a suggestion for you."

Gao Yuanyuan stared intently at Ji Qingxu. "Speak."

"Exhale, inhale... Come on, follow me."

Seeing Gao Yuanyuan staring at him speechlessly, Ji Qingxu raised an eyebrow slightly. "Sister Yuanyuan, don't blame me for being blunt, but your acting is just so-so. If you're in a bad mood before filming starts, then..."

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"Damn it, who has mediocre acting skills?"

Seeing Ji Qingxu pointing a finger at her, Gao Yuanyuan was so angry that her face turned red. In a moment of panic, she bit him.

Once Gao Yuanyuan realized what was happening, she immediately opened her mouth. Noticing the teeth marks on Ji Qingxu's fingers, Gao Yuanyuan quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Qingxu, my mind went blank for a moment, I...I'm sorry, I..."

Ji Qingxu laughed and flicked her fingers. "Luckily, I didn't draw blood, otherwise I would have had to get a tetanus shot. I'll go wash my hands first, and we'll continue later."

Seeing Ji Qingxu finish speaking and walk away, Gao Yuanyuan stared blankly at Ji Qingxu's back for a long time without moving.

When Ji Qingxu returned, he found Gao Yuanyuan had become unusually gentle. Ji Qingxu blinked and stopped teasing her.

"The ends of the earth..."

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Hearing Gao Yuanyuan's somewhat coquettish voice, Fan Xiaopang, who was watching from outside the film set, smirked. "Vixen, slut, shameless!"

Seeing Ji Qingxu's gentle expression, Fan Xiaopang rolled his eyes and turned to leave the set.

"Cut!"

"Okay, that's enough. Get ready for the next round."

Upon hearing the director's signal, Gao Yuanyuan glanced around casually. Not seeing Fan Xiaopang, a faint smile appeared on her face. "That vixen, it's just filming, why is she watching so closely? If she's so capable, she can stay on set forever, humph!"

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