Gu Qingwu couldn't try to get something for free tonight.
She had an early scene to shoot tomorrow, so in order not to delay the crew's progress, she woke up at around four in the morning. Her slender figure stood on the edge of the bed, hurriedly getting dressed.
The curtains blocked out all the light. The man's slender arms hugged her waist from behind. The warmth in his palms came in waves, accompanied by his hoarse voice when he just woke up: "What time do you have to arrive at the crew?"
"It's half past five. The director notified everyone in advance to gather on time."
"I send you."
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Gu Qingwu turned slightly, her white satin skirt cascading down her slender waistline, resting smoothly on her ankles. She bent down in the semi-darkness, her red lips pressed softly against his jaw, and whispered, "You stayed in the bathroom for a long time last night... I didn't even sleep for a few hours and you want to send me to the crew. No... It's not good for people to see us in Hengdian, arrange for a secretary to send me."
He Sui Chen stared at her with deep eyes, raised his hand, grabbed the back of her slender neck and pulled her down, kissing her silently for a long time before separating.
Fifteen minutes later.
He personally took her downstairs. In the empty and quiet underground parking lot, Yan Shu had been waiting there for a long time in his car.
The license plate number is 4721, and it is the car that He Sui Chen usually uses for travel.
Gu Qingwu took a look and said nothing. He held the car door, bent down and sat in the back seat.
In the morning, there were few vehicles on the street, and a few dim street lights were still on. A black Rolls-Royce was driving slowly, blowing the withered yellow leaves of late autumn to the rear of the car and making them flutter everywhere.
Gu Qingwu appeared on the crew before the countdown to the assembly.
Because she had gotten up early, she felt a little lazy and sleepy. When she was preparing to change into her costume and put on makeup, she borrowed a tea bag from an actress in the same crew and made a paper cup of tea herself to refresh herself.
At this time, the dressing room is the busiest and also a gathering place for gossip.
When Gu Qingwu turned back and sat down with the paper cup in hand, he happened to hear a few actresses who had already changed into the costumes of palace concubines chatting about the love affair that was on the hot search last night.
—"Shen Xingdu is the first in our entertainment industry. Being handsome is a sure thing. When a top star was exposed for his relationship, all his fans refused to let his reputation fall."
— "Yes! Jiang Xuening is really prone to blood and gore. She was scolded to death, but she succeeded in getting the status of the top star's official girlfriend."
— “I saw some news online saying that Jiang Xuening resorted to this desperate measure because her position as the first wife was no longer secure. She was on guard against the little devil outside.”
—"Shen Xingdu is not a scumbag, right? I always feel that except for when he is dancing, he is usually quite lazy and cold, just like a sleeping cat, deadly attractive."
—"Don't jump to conclusions so early. Maybe the top star needs a little goblin outside to drive away the loneliness in him."
The door of the dressing room was pushed open without any greeting. Everyone subconsciously stopped talking and turned to look over tacitly. They saw Shen Xingdu standing at the door with one hand in his trouser pocket and walked in with a cold look on his face.
Those gossipers were so embarrassed that they found an excuse and slipped away before the director called for filming.
Everyone had left and the atmosphere was cold and quiet.
Gu Qingwu did not participate in the whole process and did not look embarrassed at all.
She was curled up in the chair, too lazy to move, and was looking at the new message He Sui Chen sent her on her phone.
She lowered her head slightly, her eyes sparkled on her delicate face, and she smiled occasionally, her eyelashes curled up, and she seemed to be in a good mood.
Shen Xingdu saw all of this. He pulled open the nearest chair and sat down. He was tall and had long legs, making his presence very strong.
"Gu Qingwu."
The cold emotion in his eyes faded away completely, and when he called her name, there was no longer that world-weary tone in his voice.
Gu Qingwu raised his head and looked over.
Next second.
Shen Xingdu asked indifferently: "Are you in a relationship with someone?"
Gu Qingwu rarely gave him a good look. She pressed the phone on the dressing table, raised her eyebrows and said, "Any questions?"
Shen Xingdu's face was rather cold, and if you looked closely you would notice a slight shadow under his eyes, obviously he hadn't rested all night, and there was a smell of cigarette smoke on his coat.
His temper was even more unpredictable. Somehow his jaw suddenly tightened. He stood up, pulled the chair away with a shrill sound, and walked out without looking back.
Inexplicable.
Gu Qingwu lowered his head and continued to look at his phone, not paying any attention to what was going on with Shen Xingdu.
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Throughout the whole day today, her role was the easiest. In the imperial garden, she only had to sit on the main seat wearing an elaborate smoky blue court dress, maintaining the demeanor of the queen at all times, watching the concubines fighting openly and secretly, and coming out to uphold justice at critical moments. She didn't have many lines, but she was always on camera.
When Gu Qingwu first debuted, she became so popular with this face that she was hailed as the most beautiful woman in the entertainment industry. This was no joke. As long as she stayed there, she was enough to turn the surroundings into a beautiful landscape, which was pleasing to the eye just by looking at it.
Over there on the monitor.
Next to Yue Zui, the assistant director couldn't help but praise: "The last person who amazed me was Jiang Nai, who was originally an actor in ancient puppet dramas. Compared with Jiang Nai, she has a face that is more popular with the audience. Gu Qingwu is a little uncanny in her beauty. When the show is released, I guarantee that even if the audience watches it for her looks, the ratings of the show will be firmly in the top three."
"Little Gu's acting is surprising." Yue Zui agreed to use a newcomer like Gu Qingwu because Hengcheng Entertainment had invested a lot of money in it, and introduced him to Yi Xiaorong, an actress and actor who had won many trophies, to help him build his profile.
So no matter how good Gu Qingwu's acting skills are, with so many big names gathering to support her, the popularity of the show itself is guaranteed.
What was unexpected and surprising was that although Gu Qingwu looked young, his thin body had an amazingly strong explosive power. He was not at all stage frightened when acting opposite an old actor like Yi Xiaorong, and he could handle the role perfectly. His acting skills were impeccable.
The assistant director echoed, "Yes, Gu Qingwu is not a real vase, otherwise why would Chu Sanyan choose her as the heroine in the first place."
Even though Chu Sanyan suffered a setback because of his ex-wife, it cannot erase the fact that he has filmed many classic works and his vision in actors is impeccable.
Yue Zui did not refute this, but after seeing Shen Xingdu's condition from the monitor, he said in a calm voice: "Why is Shen Xingdu like he swallowed dynamite today? Does he still remember that he is playing the role of a powerful regent? His acting is even more violent than the moody Second Prince next to him!"
"… "
The assistant director took a closer look and saw that it was indeed the case.
The filming was temporarily stopped by Yue Zui in anger. Before Shen Xingdu could adjust to his condition, the scene in the imperial garden was shot repeatedly seven or eight times.
The actresses who played the concubines were miserable, but because of the gossip they had said in the dressing room that morning, they dared not complain openly.
It was not until late at night that I finally got over Yue Zui.
And this was just the beginning. For the next few days, Shen Xingdu's eyes and brows were filled with hostility, and he acted more like a villain than a villain himself.
Before filming began, Yue Zui would personally guide him, but I'm afraid the entire crew wouldn't have this treatment.
The filming was still going on late at night. In the highlight of this scene, the imperial concubine played by Gu Qingwu sat in the palace, separated only by a dark green string of beads, quietly looking at Shen Xingdu who was kneeling on one knee outside. In the play, the identities of the two are very different after all. For the sake of the great cause and the family honor and disgrace that cannot be shaken off, even if they have secret feelings for each other, they have to hide them deep in their hearts.
The heavy candlelight enveloped Shen Xingdu, making the contours of his face look as if they were dyed with thick ink, and his eyes were paranoid.
According to the script, he should have gotten up and left after saying his lines, but he did nothing.
Gu Qingwu was dressed in a bright red dress, looking extremely beautiful. She lowered her eyes and her slender fingertips slowly and lightly turned the exquisite jade bracelet on her wrist.
The director didn't call for a stop, and the crew all held their breath and stared at the scene.
Until Shen Xingdu suddenly stepped forward, his cold palm clenched Gu Qingwu's snow-white wrist bone, and forced the long jade ring on her finger. He stared at her from beginning to end with a dark gaze, and his voice was like icicles falling on the snow in the cold winter, and every word was cold and deep: "In my heart, only you are worthy of being my wife-"
With a click.
The moment the director called for stop, Gu Qingwu blinked her thick eyelashes, came out of the acting state, and got rid of Shen Xingdu's hand.
It's freezing cold.
"What drama are you adding?"
She looked at the man who stood up with an expressionless face, which made her sit stiffly for a long time, her waist almost breaking.
Shen Xingdu's performance in this scene was exceptional. His facial expression returned to that lazy and world-weary look. Upon hearing her accusation, he sneered with disdain.
After all, they were still filming together late at night, so there was less confrontation between them.
Gu Qingwu took off the jade ring and handed it to the staff. This kind of small item is the easiest to keep. She rubbed her sore neck with her fingertips and was about to go back to the hotel. Next to her, Shen Xingdu glanced back at her, and the coldness in his eyes had long disappeared: "I'll treat you to a midnight snack."
"It's two o'clock in the morning. I'm going to die if I don't go to sleep."
Gu Qingwu has been so busy filming recently that she can't even take care of He Sui Chen. Fortunately, he had promised her before that he would let her concentrate on filming.
Shen Xingdu put one hand in his trouser pocket and said lazily, "You will have no chance tomorrow."
"Jiang Dianying asked me to go to discuss endorsement tomorrow. Do you want me to go with dark circles under my eyes?"
"Then what do you want to eat? I'll bring you a midnight snack."
Gu Qingwu found that he was particularly approachable tonight and was about to refuse, but out of the corner of her eye she saw Jiang Xuening standing at the door. She was wearing a red dress that blended into the night. She had no idea when she came or how long she had been standing there.
She curved her lower lip symbolically and said to Shen Xingdu who was being attentive for no reason, "You should take your real girlfriend out for a midnight snack."
The words fell.
Gu Qingwu walked out, with her assistants following closely on both sides. She passed Jiang Xuening without even exchanging glances.
The staff at the filming location were all busy dispersing the scene and no one paid attention to anything else.
Jiang Xuening secretly pinched herself with her fingers, then loosened them, walked up to Shen Xingdu as if no one was around, and reached out to hold his arm: "I heard from your assistant that you are still filming a night scene, so I came to visit. Do you want to go back to the hotel or my place?"
Shen Xingdu walked out without letting go of her hand.
But ever since Jiang Xuening announced their relationship without his permission, the two seemed to be in a cold war. If she didn't take the initiative to find him, he would act as if she didn't exist and would definitely not even remember that he had a girlfriend.
Jiang Xuening was sulking for a few days, but finally compromised and endured it.
As soon as she got in the car, she threw herself into Shen Xingdu's arms and said weakly, "I made a mistake in the heat of the moment when I made the official announcement. Fang Kui scolded me to death, and the endorsements were snatched away by some young actresses of the same period. You are still angry and don't even have pity on your girlfriend."
Shen Xingdu frowned, thinking that she smelled too much of perfume, and even his perfunctory response seemed careless: "Don't do it again."
Jiang Xuening laughed happily and talked to him for a long time, but Shen Xingdu only responded a few words, but his eyes were looking through the car window at the venue outside.
Gu Qingwu changed out of her stage costume. It was late at night and cold, so she walked down the stairs wrapped tightly in a coat. She quickly ran into the nanny car.
Her waist-length black hair was scattered and blown up by the wind. It caught Shen Xingdu's eyes and he sneered softly, "Just like a crazy woman."
Jiang Xuening couldn't help but look at him. The crazy woman's words sounded like an insult, but there was a hint of indescribable weirdness in them.
After a moment of silence, she changed her usual style, put on the gentleness and generosity of a real girlfriend and said, "What a crazy woman! Don't talk about girls like that."
Shen Xingdu raised his eyelids, looked carefully at her delicately made-up face, and raised his lips silently: "The inner core has been replaced? Will you speak for Gu Qingwu?"
Jiang Xue Ning acted coquettishly towards him: "I've been busy connecting with your childhood sweetheart lately, so I don't have time to argue with Gu Qingwu about personal grudges... By the way, Jiang Dianying is really hard to date, can you help me date her?"
"It depends on my mood."
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Jiang Dianying, who was difficult to make an appointment with, called Gu Qingwu more than a dozen times the next day as if to urge her to die.
They were afraid that Gu Qingwu, who was not doing his job properly except acting, would stand him up, so they finally got him to the high-end western restaurant on time under full surveillance.
When discussing business cooperation this time, Gu Qingwu did not bring Luo Yuan, the all-round agent.
The reason is simple: Jiang Dianying's presence is enough to outweigh ten agents.
After entering the box, Zhou Fanyue, the president of Xiangjia Luxury, had been waiting for a long time. He took the initiative to stand up and greet Gu Qingwu: "When I was abroad, I had heard Diandian mention more than once that she had a best friend with a stunning beauty. Seeing is believing. Hello, Miss Gu."
Gu Qingwu shook hands with her and smiled faintly: "Hello, Mr. Zhou."
"Just call me Sister Fanyue."
Zhou Fanyue holds the high position of president of the China region, but she does not look overbearing at all. Instead, she treats people like an older sister next door. It can be seen that she has a very close relationship with Jiang Dianying.
After meeting Gu Qingwu in person, he became a high-end luxury spokesperson.
Without even a probation period, they decided to give her the endorsement that many actresses dream of.
"Let your agent discuss the contract details. I'll have my secretary contact you as well." Zhou Fanyue looked at Gu Qingwu with admiration. Before she finished speaking, she reminded him, "Everything else in the terms is easy to negotiate, but there is one clause that you must strictly abide by. During the contract period, your image must be free of negative scandals."
“Sister Fanyue, my woman has never had any scandals since her debut, so don’t worry.”
Zhou Fanyue didn't listen to Jiang Dianying and looked diagonally opposite with a calm gaze.
Gu Qingwu smiled, raised the glass with her white fingers, and celebrated with her from a distance: "Mr. Zhou, it's a pleasure to work with you."
In terms of address, she still chose to be polite and courteous, and did not rely on Jiang Dianying's connections to climb up.
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After a pleasant discussion about cooperation, it’s almost time for dinner.
Jiang Dianying wanted to treat Zhou Fanyue well and suggested going to a private beauty salon to relax.
At around nine o'clock in the evening, Zhou Fanyue took her bag and said goodbye, smiling helplessly: "One of my best friends is going back to Sicheng to settle down soon, and I'm in a hurry to find a house for her. Let's get together another day."
"Well, take care, Sister Fanyue. I'll ask my friends if there's any good housing to recommend to you."
Jiang Dianying smiled with eyes crooked as she watched Zhou Fanyue get into the car and leave. When the car was almost out of sight, she turned around and hugged Gu Qingwu with both hands: "How about this gift for returning home? Do you like it?"
Gu Qingwu deliberately thought for a minute, and when he smiled gently, his eyes were dyed dark and bright by the street lights: "Tell me, what gift do you want?"
Jiang Dianying smiled and said, "Let your man... invite my soulmate out for a drink, okay?"
"tonight?"
"Well, right now... call and make an appointment!"
Gu Qingwu hadn't met He Suichen for a while. After a pause of two seconds, he said in a calm and reserved tone, "I don't know if he's free. Let's give it a try."
The author has something to say: The license plate 4721 has a special meaning: Xiao Qingwu and Brother Shenxian lived together in Nanming Temple for 4 years and separated for 7 years. His height of 189 minus her height of 168 equals 21. That's why He Suichen's special car 4721 has this lucky number.
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This chapter randomly drops 188 red envelopes~
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