In the silent place

"What's the matter? Talk slowly." Bai Yutang's heart skipped a beat when he heard that, he hurriedly grabbed Liang Yigu's shoulders and got off the chair.

"It's Tianpin." Liang Yigu sighed, his brows furrowed even deeper. "He got into a fight outside the Old Rafters in the middle of the night last night, and got stabbed."

Bai Yutang had a premonition that the situation was not good, and asked in a deep voice, "How serious is it?"

"There were several injuries on his body, the most serious one being the knife in the stomach. When I came back, he was still receiving treatment in the intensive care unit, and it would take 24 hours to pass the critical period." Liang Yigu stood up and paced back and forth as he spoke. "Everyone in and out of the circle is staring at our drama, how good it is now! Hey..."

The sound of pacing back and forth disturbed Bai Yutang for a while.Since Bai got the film and television rights of "Worthy", he has almost focused all his work on this drama. For this reason, he turned down many directors' invitations. After the casting, everything went so smoothly , but now this unexpected thing happened.He took out a cigarette and lit it, took two puffs suddenly, and exhaled a thick puff of smoke.He asked in a muffled voice, "Does Tao Zhipian know?"

"I just called him this morning, and he said he'll be here later."

"Where's Miss Liu?"

"I haven't had time to tell her yet."

Bai Yutang took out his phone and looked at it. It was just after eight o'clock.Instead of letting Liu Xian learn about this from entertainment media reports, it is better to tell her personally.Although Liu Xian signed the copyright of the film and television to Bai Shi, from the beginning to the end, the enthusiasm and energy invested in this drama was by no means less than any of them, even more than most people.This matter must be let her know.Clicking on the phone book, he found Liu Xian's contact information and dialed the number.

The crew members came to work on time, and Tao Peng and Liu Xian also arrived one after another.The movie will definitely not be filmed today.Liang Yigu didn't hide from everyone. After telling the truth, he asked everyone to go back and wait for the news.Only Tao Peng, Liu Xian, Bai Yutang and him were left on the set.After discussing with several people, they decided to tell the truth to the media.

People from all departments have been invited, and the investment has been put in place in batches. If the shooting cannot be completed on time, the film will not be handed in, and the loss is not 01:30.Four people sat at the table, no one spoke, the atmosphere was heavy and depressing.

Bai Yutang thought for a while, and was the first to break the silence. "Is there someone guarding Tian Pin?" After working together for more than three weeks, Tian Pin called him brother for more than ten days. Although he didn't have a close relationship with this person, it was really distressing when something like this happened. .

Liang Yigu replied: "Yes. His family members are here. I exchanged calls with them, and we will be notified if there is any news."

Liu Xian leaned on the back of the chair and sighed deeply.Now that the matter has come to this point, she is not in the mood to ask why.I just hope that people will be fine and get out of the dangerous period as soon as possible.

And Tao Peng, who was sitting on the side with his arms folded around his chest, was more concerned about the progress of "Worthy". "Tian Pin's matter has already happened, and it won't help if we sit here and worry about it. The most urgent thing is to find a new male second candidate as soon as possible."

Bai Yutang clasped his right hand slightly, his knuckles tapping the table lightly and rhythmically.What Tao Peng said sounds a little unreasonable, but it is indeed the most urgent problem that needs to be solved.From the start of filming to the completion of a play, there are too many aspects involved.To put it simply, he can wait for the drama he wants, but many people can't.Art, coordinator, photography, and even from director to actor, how many people can wait?

"Do you have a suitable second male candidate in your mind?" Liang Yigu directly cut into the most practical topic.

That person's name flashed into his mind instantly, Bai Yutang twitched the corner of his mouth helplessly, and couldn't help laughing at himself for such a subconscious thought.He has always had this selfish intention, hoping to work with Zhan Zhao to create a classic masterpiece, especially this time the second male lead is so suitable for that person...

Liu Xian looked at Bai Yutang, thinking of the same person in her heart. "Young Master Bai, you and Zhan Zhao have such a good relationship. If you come forward to lobby this time, Zhan Zhao should agree to come to the rescue, right?"

Bai Yutang didn't make a sound, Tao Peng frowned slightly and turned to ask Liu Xian, "You mean Young Master Bai's friend?"

"Yes." Liu Xian replied.

"This time is not that time, Young Master Bai." Seeing a ray of light suddenly in the darkness, Tao Peng stared closely at Bai Yutang's eyes, and said eagerly: "Although your friend rejected our invitation at the beginning, but now The situation is different, if you can come forward and talk to him and ask him to save the game, I think it will be fine."

"Yes. A friend's help is just a matter of one sentence." Liang Yigu also echoed. "And this opportunity is rare, after this film is finished, I guarantee that he will be popular all over the world!"

He doesn't want to be popular!Bai Yutang was thinking in his heart, but he didn't say it out loud, he just replied lightly, "I'll try."

The depression was diluted a lot, Tao Peng smiled, patted Bai Yutang on the shoulder, and said expectantly: "Well, we will wait for your good news."

Liu Xian curved her lips at Bai Yutang and smiled encouragingly.Bai Yutang also laughed unconsciously.He still has this confidence.He believes that as long as he asks for help, Zhan Zhao will definitely help him!Excitement and anticipation filled his entire chest, and he could only fly to that person with his wings.But it's not enough now, as the leading actor in "Worthy", he has to cooperate with the director to stabilize the media first.

As the saying goes, good things don't go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles.As soon as the Tian Pin incident broke out, a large number of media had come to interview before noon, competing to ask questions about the new male number two candidate.After a busy day, it was time for the sun to set.

Bai Yutang went to the hospital first and had a beating. At present, Tian Pin was not out of danger. He was lying on the hospital bed with bruises on his face and eyes swollen like peaches. He was almost disfigured by the beating.Tian Pin's mother was crying all the time, and the scene in the ward was miserable and unbearable to witness.He stayed for a while, then walked out of the ward with a sigh, feeling a little depressed.This incident was undoubtedly a huge blow to Tian Pin and his family. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they fell from heaven to hell.

After saying goodbye to Tian Pin's parents and sister, Bai Yutang drove straight to Aunt Zhan Zhao's house, thinking that he would see that person soon, his gloomy mood just now became much clearer.

After turning off the TV, Zhan Zhao got up from the sofa and was about to go back to the bedroom to rest, when he heard a loud ringing of the doorbell, he couldn't help feeling a little puzzled, and hurried to open the door.

"Cat, do you miss me?" Bai Yutang stood at the door, smiling brightly like the sun.The person who opened the door probably didn't expect it to be him, his eyes were wide open, staring at him blankly, like a cat.Bai Yutang smiled, and gently pushed the door with his hand. "It's fine if you don't say hello, and you don't invite me in?"

Zhan Zhao was a little embarrassed by what he said, so he stepped back and asked him to come in. "Are you not filming tonight?"

"No." Bai Yutang replied, looking left and right in the room, seeing that Zhan Zhao was alone, he asked, "Is the elder here?"

"Well, I just went out to the theater to watch a play."

Bai Yutang grinned, walked straight into Zhan Zhao's bedroom, and sat down on the edge of the bed near the window.Zhan Zhao followed and walked in, leaning against the octagonal window, with a faint smile in his eyes, and asked the person opposite, "When are you going out of town?"

"Why? Can't wait for me to leave early?" Bai Yutang hadn't seen him for a long time, and his mouth became a little unrestrained again.

Zhan Zhao smiled and said nothing, turned around and rested his arms on the sill of the octagonal window.Looking at Zhan Zhao's back, Bai Yutang really wanted to go over and hug him gently, but he knew he couldn't. "Cat, the bookstore is about to open."

"En." Looking at the dark night outside the window, Zhan Zhao replied in a low voice.Even when he turned around, he could still feel the man's scorching gaze at him, so intense that it seemed to set his whole body on fire.

Pulling over the square wooden chair at the head of the bed, Bai Yutang stepped on the crossbar below with one foot, propped his elbow on his knee and propped his chin while smiling and said: "Mao'er, actually I'm here today to ask for something."

"Huh? What's the matter?" Zhan Zhao turned his head in surprise.To say that Bai Yutang hadn't really begged him much, except for the last time he begged him to continue to be his friend.Thinking of this, he felt a pain in his heart and couldn't help clenching his fists.

Seeing that the other party frowned slightly, Bai Yutang said with a slightly dissatisfied tone, "What's your expression?"

"Ah?" Zhan Zhao came back to his senses, cast his eyes on the other party, and said with a slight smile, "Tell me, what's the matter."

A warm feeling slowly surged up, gently brushing over my heart.Bai Yutang retracted his foot on the wooden chair, adjusted his sitting posture, his eyes flickered with anticipation, and said earnestly: "The second male lead in the crew has an accident. After everyone's consultation, I decided to come forward, please." Go to an emergency rescue and play the role of Jian Shu."

Zhan Zhao was taken aback for a moment, then stood there dumbfounded, without saying a word.

Bai Yutang saw that he seemed to be hesitant, and said in a deep voice, "I know you're not interested in acting, but this time it's really an emergency. The second male was seriously injured last night and is still lying in the intensive care unit. Li. Liu Xian has always liked you, and I personally think that role is very suitable for you." Bai Yutang said, feeling a little excited, as if hope was right in front of him, and he could hear the answer he wanted in the next moment. "Cat, come on, come with me. I know you can do it."

Zhan Zhao's heart tightened, he slowly turned his head, and turned his gaze out of the window again.He couldn't look into the other's eyes, the urgent and sincere gaze broke his heart.

Bai Yutang behind him couldn't see Zhan Zhao's trembling hands clasped tightly on the octagonal window sill.I only knew that he was still thinking, and couldn't help agitating: "We have acted together before, cat, do you remember?"

How could he not remember? !Zhan Zhao closed his eyes in pain, as if a sharp knife was repeatedly gouging out his heart, and the pain spread quickly all over his body.For the first time, he regretted his decision and why he came back.He would rather stay in the isolation room for the rest of his life, with those cold instruments, than come back and face such a thing.If he took over the role of Jian Shu, it would be like letting Bai Yutang watch him die slowly with his own eyes.If he knew the truth in the future, Zhan Zhao's heart would suddenly ache and he would almost suffocate.He always thought that if he could hide it for a day, it would be good to hide it for one more day, and it would be best not to let him know from this life to the end of his life.Once, he left ruthlessly without leaving a word, thinking that they would never have anything to do with each other in this life, but fate made them meet again.Why? !How long will he continue to hurt this person? Isn't the one time four years ago not enough!He should have flown back the moment he met the other party, shouldn't he?But now, what's the point of saying all this.No matter what he does, it will be the one who hurt him the most.Zhan Zhao closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, calmed down, and said slowly, "I'm sorry, I can't help you." He felt like an executioner, holding a sharp knife in his forehand, slowly stabbing the sharp point into the opponent chest.

Bai Yutang, who was on his head, thought he heard it wrong, and said in a daze, "What did you say?"

"You can find someone else."

Zhan Zhao's voice sounded calm, but it stirred up waves in Bai Yutang's heart.There was a flash of injury in the eyes that were still showing joy just now. "Why?"

"I don't like acting."

"But this story is really good." Bai Yutang continued to lobby with a glimmer of hope. "Have you read the book I gave you?"

Although he has not read that book, he already knows the contents completely.Zhan Zhao turned around slowly, smiled faintly and said, "I've seen it."

"You don't like it?"

"No."

"Why then?"

"No reason. As I said, I don't like acting."

"Even if it's to help me?" He asked in a hoarse voice with deep pain, his eyes filled with unbelievable shock and loss.

"sorry."

There was silence in the room, and he was silent with him.After a long time, Bai Yutang spoke slowly, his voice low and sad. "I thought you would..." He smiled wryly, and an indescribable bitterness surged into his heart uncontrollably.He felt that he had expressed it clearly enough, and he didn't believe that the other party would not understand.Zhan Zhao stood quietly in front of the window without saying a word.There was no emotion in his eyes, as if he was nothing.

"Zhan Zhao, what on earth do you think of me?!" The depression in his chest was getting heavier and heavier, and he almost couldn't breathe.He can't understand why!Why is the other party so indifferent?Is this a rude request?Was it any trouble to him?With just a little effort, he can easily resolve his current crisis. Why can he refuse so ruthlessly?Don't even bother to think about it!I'm sorry, I don't like it, so I dismissed him easily?A certain place in his heart was being torn apart little by little, and the crack was getting bigger and bigger, almost driving him crazy.

"Why don't you speak?" Bai Yutang's voice was low, with a hint of suppressed anger.

Zhan Zhao looked at him steadily for a while, then turned around silently.

Looking at Zhan Zhao's back, Bai Yutang felt as if something was about to explode in his chest.Suddenly, the long past, the past that he tried his best to forget deliberately, came to mind in vain.All the emotions rushed out like a floodgate.

"Why?! Why are you always like this?! You left without a word four years ago, and you are still like this now! What did I do wrong?! Is it because I like you that you are so miserable? Even Helping me will make you feel ashamed?" He growled depressingly.It seemed that this could vent out the sense of despair that was slowly rising in my heart.

Zhan Zhao propped his arms on the window sill, but felt that his legs were weak and he could hardly stand up.The sense of existence of the heart has never been so strong, it contracts strongly and beats violently.After a roar, the surroundings were as quiet as death, and it was dark and gloomy outside the window, as if only he was left in the whole world, and only his beating heart remained.

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