The people on the set were almost gone, and Qu Yanting didn't move. He sorted out a stack of scripts over and over again, and waited for Lu Wen to take off his makeup before he stopped and got up from his seat.
The bicycle had been returned to the crew next door, and Lu Wen and Qu Yanting walked to the street. It was dark in the early morning, and the halo of the street lamp was surrounded by flying insects, and the sound of buzzing could be heard.
Many small restaurants serving night snacks have not yet closed their stalls, so the two found one at random, sat down on the side of the road, and ordered a bowl of delicious chicken soup wanton noodles.
With the development of the plot, Meng Chuntai gradually lost weight, and Lu Wen recently started to lose weight, saying: "I can just eat two small wontons."
Qu Yanting asked Lu Wen to eat first, and after he finished eating, he added seven or eight spoonfuls of chili, turning the wonton into red oil, and he ate it with a chopstick, his lips glowing red in the hot white air.
Suddenly, Qu Yanting asked, "What did uncle say?"
It was noon when we were chatting, and Lu Wen didn't ask Gu Zhuoyan in detail. He called Lu Zhanqing directly during the afternoon break, and it was inconvenient to talk about it on the set after the call. Qu Yanting had been thinking about this matter all the time, and couldn't help urging: "Say it quickly."
Lu Wen smiled and said, "Why? Are you so anxious to marry me?"
"I..." Qu Yanting was bothered by too many things, and after finishing work every day, he was a little dull, and said annoyedly, "Why are you so tricky?"
Lu Wen replied: "Actually, there is nothing to say, because that's what my dad meant."
Qu Yanting was still very surprised. For him, he was already satisfied with this state, and he never thought that he could go further. The chopsticks stopped in mid-air, and he eagerly expressed his expectation.
Lu Wen also had the same reaction when he called. He thought that Lu Zhanqing was just competing with Gu Zhuoyan's father, or that he was speaking too quickly, and didn't take it seriously.
And Lu Zhanqing admitted with certainty that Lu Wen was holding the phone for half a minute.
"What my dad meant," Lu Wen propped his elbows on the table and his chin with both hands, "He didn't regard me as a star, nor did he regard you as a director. In his eyes, he was his precious son and someone else's precious son."
It seems that the stamina of the pepper has turned up, and Qu Yanting's throat is slightly burning. After losing his parents for so many years, it turns out that one day he can be luxuriously treated as a "baby" by his elders.
In fact, Lu Zhanqing doesn't think much of the entertainment industry, and doesn't care what's popular or not. Like thousands of parents, he hopes that the relationship between Lu Wen and Qu Yanting will be as stable as possible, just like thousands of married men and women.
Lu Wendao: "But my dad also said that this is a matter between the two of us, and it is ultimately up to us to decide."
Qu Yanting asked: "Then why did you answer?"
Lu Wen was a little stunned at the time, moved and surprised, without even thinking about it: "I originally agreed, but my dad asked me to ask your opinion."
Lu Zhanqing's original words were: "What's the use of your willingness, who can you be the master of?"
Qu Yanting couldn't help but said: "Uncle looks strict, but he really loves you too much."
"Ok, I know."
Lu Wen unscrewed the mineral water to moisten his throat, embarrassed to admit it, Lu Zhanqing also said: "You better go through the formalities, because I have already put down my words in front of Lao Gu."
Lu Wen asked: "Do you really want us to get married, or is it for comparison?"
Lu Zhanqing replied: "Comparison? What do you have that I can compare with others, and you should have what others have. If you don't let me lose a head, I will be Amitabha."
The touch dissipated with the wind, and Lu Wen thought that same-sex marriage is a minority after all, so he said worriedly: "What if Teacher Qu doesn't want to?"
Lu Zhanqing said: "You made such a big noise on the show, if people still don't want to, I don't think you are too far away from being dumped."
Lu Wen was on the phone in the garden of the Tang Zhai at that time, and yelled against the sun: "Can't you expect me to order?! What good will it do you if I get dumped?!"
Lu Zhanqing asked back: "Since you were young, what have you done that is good for me?"
Lu Wen choked so much that the top of his head was smoking, wiped his sweat, and couldn't think of anything. In the end, he boasted eight hundred to himself and one thousand to his enemy, saying: "I have inherited and carried forward your handsomeness."
Lu Zhanqing finally smiled, and asked with concern, "When will you be back?"
"It's still early, only one-third of the filming." Lu Wen remembered the first time he went abroad to participate in a summer camp when he was a child. He would call Lu Zhanqing whenever he saw anything new, regardless of the time difference or whether the other party was working or not. Listen patiently.
As he grew up, he left home more and more, but called less and less... Lu Wen said, "Dad, Teacher Qu and I will miss you."
"En." Lu Zhanqing paused for a moment before responding, "Take care of each other outside, don't get too tired."
Lu Wen nodded to the scorching sun, and said, "Then I'll go filming."
About to hang up, Lu Zhanqing said, "I just chatted with you for a long time, please help me talk to Xiao Ting."
There was only their table left on the side of the street, and the wonton noodles were no longer steaming. Qu Yanting wiped her mouth with a full meal, her hot red lips not yet faded, and she pursed her lips nervously after asking: "What did uncle say to me? "
Lu Wen quoted Lu Zhanqing's words, using the first person - "Whether you get married or not is a matter between you, but I hope you can agree, you won't feel uncomfortable after living in Nanwan for a long time, and I have a father again in terms of kinship. I want to hear you call me Dad in a legitimate way."
Qu Yanting was stunned, the surrounding lights and the stars in the night sky were reflected in his eyes, like a piece of flowing water, sparkling, bright and moist, covered by his palm while pouring.
There is nothing romantic about it. On the rough noodle stall, two bodies have been exhausted all day, with the streets full of smoke and fire behind them.
But Lu Wen couldn't wait any longer, and asked, "Qu Yanting, are you willing to marry me?"
With the palm down, Qu Yanting's eyes were very red, and he replied: "Yes, I am willing."
Is this a marriage proposal? None of them was sure, because it was as simple as ordinary laughter, without any sense of ceremony, and they spoke softly without any hesitation.
It was already midnight, and Lu Wen and Qu Yanting walked along the street holding hands.
Touching the smooth ring finger, Qu Yanting said: "After the movie is finished shooting, if the box office is good, I will buy you a big diamond ring."
Lu Wen clasped his fingers together and asked, "What if the box office is not good?"
Qu Yanting replied: "Then be simple."
Lu Wen said, "How many carats?"
Qu Yanting shook his head: "Thinking too much, pure silver 999."
In order to wear the big diamond ring, Lu Wen did his best in the subsequent filming, not only strictly self-disciplined, but also put on the airs of an investor, and had strict requirements on the crew.
It's a pity that he has a playful smile and is used to beckoning cats and dogs. Everyone thought he was joking.
In the play, Meng Chuntai successfully escaped from Tang Deyin's control and fled for his life in hiding in Guangzhou. However, Tang Deyin was powerful and mobilized all parties to arrest him.
There were Tang Deyin's men at the train station and the pier, and Meng Chuntai was trapped in the city, changing places to stay. He couldn't protect himself, so he had no choice but to abandon Tao Suyi, otherwise the other party would follow him and even life and death would be unpredictable.
This part includes a lot of outdoor scenes, framing and filming. Team A has to run around the ancient town every day. It is hard work, and the most difficult thing is to resist the high temperature outdoors.
Many staff members and actors had symptoms of heatstroke. Qu Yanting immediately gave the patient a holiday and slowed down the shooting speed. The shooting process was delayed a lot due to non-majeure factors.
Qu Yanting was the busiest one. He had to take care of both the AB and AB groups. Since joining the group, he has not had a day off.
The body hidden in the T-shirt became extremely thin, and the trousers became looser and looser day by day. Qu Yanting walked back and forth on the set holding the trumpet. Someone always joked that his forearm was so thin that it would break if he squeezed it.
Lu Wenzhen went up and pinched it, gently, and stuffed a high-calorie hazelnut chocolate into Qu Yanting's palm. Afterwards, one tablet a day, wine heart, truffle, he was afraid that Qu Yanting would suffer from hypoglycemia due to exhaustion.
It rained for three consecutive days at the end of the month, and the temperature finally dropped a little. The filming location was moved to an old European-style apartment building.
The landlord was an old lady. Meng Chuntai rented a room and settled down briefly. He didn't dare to go out. He watched a window every day and was in a daze for most of the day.
Meng Chuntai couldn't figure out what the future would look like, could he survive? It's so good to be alive, like a bug in a ditch, it's better to be trampled to death.
The first time I owed a huge debt, I didn't dare to die in fear; my family was ruined, but I didn't dare to die in despair; I was hunted by various forces, I didn't dare to die in danger.
Meng Chuntai is well aware of his cowardice, but now he can't tell whether he is cowardly or fearless. But he understood that Tang Deyin would not give up until he got Lu Baoer.
His father's beloved treasure, like a monster, forced him into a life-threatening situation. He wanted to let go, but once Lu Bao'er was exposed, he would cause huge trouble. There were wolves looking for the smell of blood all around, waiting for the piece of meat in his hand.
Until one month later, on the weekend, Meng Chuntai went out quietly. He knew that Tao Suyi would go to church every week, and wanted to secretly take a look at her.
Meng Chuntai waited in the church for a long time, but Tao Suyi was never seen, so he had to ask the nuns. The nun told him that Tao Suyi would not come again and had dropped out of the church school.
Meng Chuntai knew that something must have happened, so after repeated questioning, the nun revealed to him that Tao Suyi obeyed the arrangement of the family, was engaged not long ago, and should be married soon.
But what he didn't know was that Tao Suyi was actually pregnant and was sent to the countryside by Tang Deyin.
Meng Chuntai was completely hopeless, and the only comfort he had in this world was no longer there. The nerves that were hovering on the verge of defeat finally broke suddenly.
He thought about death.
Back at the apartment, Meng Chuntai's room was on the third floor. He held the handrail and stepped up the stairs step by step. The carpet was dirty and heavy, and creaked under his feet.
A burst of fragrance of makeup and powder rushed over, and a woman walked down in front of her.
Meng Chuntai stood still on the narrow stairs, and saw the pointed high-heeled toes of the other two steps above, the water-red cheongsam swinging, and a gorgeous face winding upwards.
I heard that there is a senior prostitute named Chen Bizhi living in this apartment, but I don't know why the famous courtesan in the city chooses to live in such a poor place.
Meng Chuntai numbly raised his head and looked at her.
Chen Bizhi slid the shawl off one shoulder, revealing her soft lotus arms, her slender eyebrows and phoenix eyes raised a little, and said, "It's new, why haven't I seen it before?"
Meng Chun was expressionless and silent.
Chen Bizhi swayed her willow waist and walked down the next step. Other courtesans wore precious stones and pearls, but she wore finely carved silver necklaces and bracelets, which made a crisp sound when she walked.
"You are so handsome." She looked wildly, "Which room does Brother Jun go to?"
Meng Chuntai moved his lips and said, "Go to hell."
Chen Bizhi was stunned for a moment, then turned around and walked through the gap beside Meng Chuntai, rubbed her shoulders, and stepped on the remaining few steps with her cheongsam, leaving only a piece of rouge fragrance.
Meng Chuntai continued to go upstairs, his steps becoming more and more heavy.
Suddenly, Chen Bizhi called him from the bottom of the stairs: "Hey, did you just die like this?"
Meng Chuntai stopped and turned around.
Chen Bizhi leaned against the wall coquettishly, smiling coquettishly and charmingly: "Before you die, my sister will make you happy for nothing."
Panning the camera, Qu Yanting shouted, "This one is over."
Except for sick leave and shift breaks, there were not many people on the set. After calling for a stop, Lu Wen was still on the stairs, waiting for the director's arrangements in a rare and inactive manner.
What should come will always come.
Qu Yanting wore a baseball cap, the brim of which was lowered to cover most of his expression. He picked up the horn and fiddled with the switch button a few times meaninglessly.
"Half an hour to prepare." Qu Yanting said, "We will clear the scene for shooting later."