Chapter 98: You Don’t Want Me To Go?
One of the stages of the script reading was actor rehearsal and auditioning.
Jiang Su’s role was an undercover agent, and Bai Mu’s was a villain with all sorts of vices. They had many scenes together.
Especially in the early stages, they were like brothers, frequently putting their arms around each other’s shoulders and going for massages together.
The part they were rehearsing was from a time when their brotherhood was at its peak.
They simply exchanged a fist bump, and several staff members nearby showed aunt smiles.
The screenwriter even covered her mouth, almost screaming.
The director showed a satisfied expression: “Very good.”
Then he turned to Huo Qingyan: “Mr. Huo, what do you think?”
Huo Qingyan’s expression was indifferent: “You’re the professional in this aspect. If you say it’s good, then it’s naturally good.”
The director felt happy inside.
Who doesn’t like this kind of sugar daddy who respects professional skills, doesn’t make unreasonable demands, and doesn’t insert strange people?
The director tentatively asked: “Mr. Huo, are you interested in mythology-themed television projects?”
If he could get this sugar daddy who only gives money and doesn’t cause trouble to invest in a few more projects, it would be great.
Huo Qingyan didn’t hesitate: “I’m only interested in projects that Jiang Su participates in.”
The director: Uh?
Huo Qingyan’s voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just normal volume. Basically everyone around them heard him.
The screenwriter, who had been looking at Bai Mu and Jiang Su with an aunt smile, suddenly turned to look at Huo Qingyan.
Mr. Huo said he was only interested in projects with Jiang Su!
Ahhhhh, so domineering, she loves it!
She didn’t know whether to support Bai Mu or Huo Qingyan.
Jiang Su and Bai Mu also came over.
After sitting down, Jiang Su noticed that not only was the screenwriter looking at him with overly enthusiastic eyes, but other staff members were also looking at him strangely.
Jiang Su was puzzled, feeling doubtful but not asking, instead speaking about the script.
“Mr. Jiang, I have some questions about the role…”
The screenwriter’s name was Jiang Ning.
Speaking of the script, Jiang Ning became serious, took out a small notebook, and asked, “What aspects?”
“The part where Song Xun is suspected of betrayal feels a bit stiff…” Song Xun was the name of the undercover agent Jiang Su was playing.
Upon hearing this, the director explained, “This point does need some adjustments.”
Bai Mu suddenly spoke, “Song Xun and Xiao Ji lived together for three years. Is there no possibility of him being swayed?”
Xiao Ji was the villain Bai Mu was playing.
A low male voice answered Bai Mu.
“No.”
Jiang Su turned his head and saw Huo Qingyan looking at Bai Mu coldly.
Why did Huo Qingyan have to interfere when they were discussing the script?
“You…” Jiang Su lowered his voice, wanting Huo Qingyan to stop interfering.
But Bai Mu picked up Huo Qingyan’s words, “Is that so? Why not?”
It would be strange if Huo Qingyan knew why; he hadn’t read the script.
Jiang Su was ready to watch Huo Qingyan make a fool of himself.
“Song Xun is a man of faith, who would rather die than surrender, and is even less likely to be swayed.” Huo Qingyan finished and glanced at Jiang Su.
Jiang Su: …
He felt like Huo Qingyan had seen through his thoughts.
Failed to watch him make a fool of himself.
However, how did Huo Qingyan know Song Xun’s character design?
“Mr. Huo has read the script?” Jiang Ning asked the question everyone was wondering.
Huo Qingyan said indifferently, “I’ve read the original novel.”
Although the script had been modified, the core content and main character designs wouldn’t change much.
“When did you read it?” Based on Jiang Su’s understanding of Huo Qingyan, Huo Qingyan didn’t have a hobby of reading novels.
Huo Qingyan paused, “It was boring in the hospital, so I was killing time.”
Jiang Su “oh”-ed, “You happened to read ‘Crime and Punishment’.”
Huo Qingyan looked at him, his dark eyes even more profound when focused, “It wasn’t by chance. I wanted to read it.”
Jiang Su’s expression faltered slightly, and he didn’t speak again.
…
By the time the script reading ended, it was evening.
As dusk fell, streetlights lit up one after another.
Xu Mochun got into the driver’s seat and, finding Jiang Su hadn’t gotten in, stuck his head out the window and asked, “Su Su, get in the car.”
Jiang Su replied, “Just a moment.”
He glanced towards the entrance and saw Huo Qingyan and Zhou Fu coming out one after the other.
Zhou Fu saw Jiang Su first, took two steps forward, and whispered to Huo Qingyan, “Mr. Jiang hasn’t left yet…”
Huo Qingyan looked up, paused for a moment, then walked towards Jiang Su.
His injured arm was still in a cast. His whole demeanor was serious and reserved, his steps quickening.
As if he was afraid Jiang Su would suddenly get in the car and leave.
Huo Qingyan’s steps were hurried, but when he got closer, he only softly asked, “Haven’t left yet?”
“You’re not acting like yourself.” Huo Qingyan clearly sensed that Jiang Su might be waiting for him, but didn’t dare ask, so he only said something irrelevant.
The light was dim. Huo Qingyan stood against the light, his expression unclear, seemingly smiling.
“Were you waiting for me?”
Jiang Su nodded, “Tomorrow is Saturday, the recording of the third episode. Are you still going?”
A look of understanding flashed in Huo Qingyan’s eyes, “You don’t want me to go?”
“I just hope that when others mention me in the future, they’ll first think of my work, not who my ex-husband is.”
In the last episode, if he hadn’t faked a faint, Huo Qingyan might have successfully revealed his identity.
He had only recently made a comeback, still carrying the label of being “love-brained”.
He didn’t want to add the label of “Huo Qingyan’s ex-husband,” attracting constant attention.
Huo Qingyan’s expression suddenly changed: “I’m sorry, I didn’t think it through.”
He had originally planned to reveal his identity as Jiang Su’s ex-husband, not caring about online criticism, but he hadn’t considered this from Jiang Su’s perspective.
“I’ll contact Shen Xiumo and tell him I’m withdrawing from the show.” He had originally wanted an excuse to see Jiang Su, but unexpectedly, he had caused Jiang Su trouble.
“Thank you,” Jiang Su thanked him calmly.
When Xu Mochun saw Huo Qingyan come over, he was about to get out of the car, but suddenly received a phone call.
By the time he hung up, Jiang Su had already gotten in the car.
“Su Su, what did you talk about with Huo Qingyan?”
“He said he’s quitting the show.”
Jiang Su’s voice came from the back.
Xu Mochun looked surprised, “Really?”
“Otherwise?” Huo Qingyan naturally kept his word.
Xu Mochun chuckled, “Let’s go, let’s go eat.”
Jiang Su and Xu Mochun drove away, and Huo Qingyan also got into his car.
Zhou Fu started the car and asked Huo Qingyan, “Mr. Huo, where to?”
Huo Qingyan didn’t answer, and softly asked, “Do you think acting is difficult?”
Zhou Fu: ??