lovenovelstory Chapter 32 Good men are in high demand!
Chapter 32 Good men are in high demand!
The next day!
As the first light of dawn appeared in the east, the rising sun shone on the entire Hengdian area, and countless figures rushed in from all directions, hurrying to their respective film sets.
Yu Zheng rode his electric scooter through the side alley of Qin Palace and stopped precisely in front of the familiar breakfast stall.
The fried dough sticks puffed up and turned golden brown in the boiling oil, while the soy milk bucket steamed with heat.
He suddenly realized that this was the same stall where he had first met Xu Lang three months ago.
Fate can be so mysterious sometimes.
"Teacher Yu, you're here too!" Mao Xiaotong's voice rang out. Zhang Xinyu was with her; the two stood in front of the stall owner and turned to look at Yu Zheng.
"Boss, has he paid? If not, add it to the bill."
"Okay, just a moment!"
The boss was quick and efficient, and soon handed the breakfast to the two of them.
The two went to Yu Zheng's side and sat down at the same table with him.
Yu Zheng took a bite of his fried dough stick, his gaze falling on Mao Xiaotong's slightly pale face: "Xiaotong, you haven't been acting right lately. That crying scene yesterday took seven takes, and you didn't sleep well last night either? What's wrong?"
Looking back on her work over the past few days, Mao Xiaotong realized that she had indeed made many mistakes, and the director had given her "guidance" much more often.
He often gets distracted and can't recapture the feeling of filming with Xu Lang.
With a face full of apology, she said, "Teacher Yu, I'm sorry, I... I might have been sleeping poorly these past few days. I'll try my best to get back to normal so it won't affect the subsequent filming."
Yu Zheng nodded slightly, took a sip of soy milk, and said casually:
"Is it because of Xu Lang?"
"No...no, nothing like that!" Mao Xiaotong was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly waved her hand in denial.
That guilty look made it clear to anyone with eyes that the guess was correct.
"Come on," Zhang Xinyu sneered, shattering her clumsy pretense with a single sentence:
"It's just that Xu Lang went to a new film crew and is extremely busy, so he doesn't have time to see you. Why are you so distracted? Is it affecting your work?"
"Xiaotong, you two aren't even officially together yet, and you're already this invested. If you really do get together, how will you be able to do your job normally? You'll have to do nothing and stick to him like a shadow all day long, won't you?"
"I...no way!" Mao Xiaotong blushed instantly, her denial lacking confidence, her ears burning, and she lowered her head.
"I didn't, I didn't..."
Yu Zheng glanced at her but didn't join in the commotion.
Xu Lang is handsome and sunny, and he is very caring. He is ambitious, has great potential, and has the potential to become a superstar.
This kind of guy is popular wherever he goes. I guess the crew of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" doesn't know that Mao Xiaotong has a crush on Xu Lang. It's just that others don't have a chance, or they're already making their moves in secret, but he just doesn't notice.
Mao Xiaotong is the most obvious example; the entire cast and crew are shipping her and Xu Lang as a couple.
Suddenly, Bai Mengyan, whom I had seen last night, popped into my mind. She was Xu Lang's ex-girlfriend.
The breakup occurred on the day he first met Xu Lang and Bai Mengyan.
I learned this during a private chat with Bai Mengyan yesterday.
"Xiaotong, as the producer, I shouldn't be saying anything about your feelings." He thought for a moment, then said with a hint of seriousness:
"Xu Lang is very popular with women. If you can't accept that, I suggest you cut ties with him as soon as possible. If you can accept it, then make your move as soon as possible."
"Good men are in high demand in this circle. If you're too late, you might miss your chance!"
He didn't talk much with Dilraba last night, but judging from the state of Dilraba and Xu Lang, it's only a matter of time before Dilraba falls for him.
Another issue worth pondering is that although Xu Lang and his ex-girlfriend have broken up, they may occasionally go to hotels for "deep exchanges." This conclusion is drawn from their interaction last night and Xu Lang's unwavering and unconditional help to Bai Lu.
He finished his breakfast first and got up:
"Xiaotong, I don't care about your relationship with Xu Lang, but I hope you can adjust your mindset and not let it affect your career."
"Remember, in this industry, those who can't keep up don't even qualify as nostalgic figures."
After saying that, he rode his electric scooter and disappeared around the street corner.
Mao Xiaotong froze as she ate breakfast, her mind racing with thoughts, feeling somewhat overwhelmed.
Yu Zheng's words are reasonable.
She needs to make a decision and take action as soon as possible.
"Xiaotong, are you confused?" Zhang Xinyu pointed a finger at her head and said:
"Eat quickly. We'll wrap up work tonight, and I'll go with you to visit the set of 'Gu Jian'. Don't be so absent-minded."
……
Xu Lang and Bai Mengyan had breakfast at the hotel, and the two seemed to have gotten used to this routine.
Neither of them mentioned getting back together, nor did they interfere with each other's relationships.
The conversation took a strange turn, with Bai Mengyan even saying she would help him vet his next girlfriend.
Furthermore, they analyzed Dilraba, describing her as docile as a kitten and possessing an exotic charm that was completely different from their own.
The final conclusion was that Xu Lang could give it a try.
For the next period of time, the two will be filming a music video together and spending a lot of time together. As for when, it depends on the progress of Yu Zheng's side.
"Bai Mengyan, are you now working part-time as a relationship analyst?"
Xu Lang rolled his eyes at her and headed towards the basement:
"But you, if you get a boyfriend, remember to tell me, then we won't come to the hotel anymore."
Bai Mengyan sneered and said, "Don't I know you? You definitely want to sleep with Dilraba... mmm..."
Halfway through her sentence, Xu Lang covered her mouth, and she struggled desperately.
After Xu Lang loosened his grip, he quickly ran away.
"Bai Mengyan, mind your own business!"
……
Xu Lang returned to the film set and was told that after filming this morning's scene, he would be moving to Jinyun to shoot outdoor scenes.
As soon as he arrived on set, Dilraba clung to him like a kitten that had recognized its owner.
Like his shadow, always by her side. Even when Dilraba was filming, she would ask him to stand by and watch over her, unless they were filming at the same time.
Xu Lang took meticulous care of her like an older brother, which even made many people in the same production crew tease and be jealous.
Xu Lang and Dilraba tacitly brought up Yang Mi as a shield, saying that it was arranged by Yang Mi.
Dilraba is Yang Mi's person, and Xu Lang was also pushed in by Yang Mi, so he can also be considered one of her people. As for the others, they are only at the stage of teasing each other.
"Xu Lang, go over the action sequences with the action choreographer! The rain scene will begin filming in an hour. The rain production team, prepare to test the water pressure!"
"OK!"
Xu Lang approached the action director and listened to his ideas and plans for the fight scene in the rain. There were also five special guest actors present, who would be Xu Lang's opponents.
"Teacher Xu, when you switch from the staggering, drunken gait to the Witch Clan's movement technique, you need to convey a sense of 'instinct breaking through the seal of memory'..."
Xu Lang listened intently, and the scene in the storyboard had already appeared in his mind: lanterns swaying in the rain, sword blades cutting through the rain curtain, and the arc of clothes fluttering as the wire pulled him up.
A crowd gradually gathered outside the film set.
A large crowd had gathered around, eager to witness the exciting fight scene.
Many of the actors in this drama are newcomers or actors who have transitioned to other roles, and their acting skills are not that good.
However, the director highly praised Xu Lang's acting skills, and every time Xu Lang filmed, other actors would watch and learn from him.
Dilraba quietly raised her phone and secretly took a picture of Xu Lang's silhouette as he listened to the martial arts choreographer.
In the photo, the golden sunlight outlines his focused profile, with rainmaking vehicles and cranes busily preparing behind him.
As she pressed save, a smile curved her lips in a way she herself didn't even notice.
"whee!"
A girl who can't hide her feelings at all.