Rebirth begins with rejecting Qingmei

Chapter 1482 Substitute
In fact, Xu Xiuwen was not unwilling to listen to other people's advice.

However, he was already deeply mired in emotional turmoil and unable to escape.

The two continued chatting.

At this time.

Hang Fei suddenly remembered something.

He immediately asked, "Xiuwen, after I finish filming this movie, are you interested in personally appearing in the next movie?"

Xu Xiuwen once promised on a variety show that he would co-star with Bai Yue'er in another drama to repay the fans and audiences who have always supported them and the company.

As the director of their first collaboration, Hang Fei naturally didn't want to miss this opportunity.

He also fondly remembers the feeling he had when he filmed his first movie.

Xu Xiuwen was stunned on the spot, and then said, "This is a bit sudden."

Hang Fei explained, "I'm afraid if I don't bring it up, Brother Li will snatch the director role away from me!"

The "Brother Li" he mentioned refers to Li Guofeng, another director in the company.

The first drama Li Guofeng filmed after joining the company was "Nirvana in Fire".

Filming for this drama is almost finished, and post-production will be completed in less than six months.

If all goes well, Li Guofeng will soon be able to free up some time.

In contrast, Hang Fei's new drama has only been filming for a short time, and it will take at least half a year to finish filming. In addition, there is the time spent on post-production and the various promotional activities and award ceremonies after the drama airs.

Before you know it, half a year or more may have passed.

In other words, he won't be able to free up his time until the middle of next year at the earliest.

It's too late.

After hearing Hang Fei's words, Xu Xiuwen burst into laughter.

"Brother Fei, so that's what you were worried about... Hahaha... Don't worry, you're also part of me and Yue'er's—"

Xu Xiuwen paused here.

The reason is that Yu Zhi has returned.

She returned even faster than they had expected.

Upon seeing Yu Zhi return, Xu Xiuwen abruptly stopped.

But the next second he continued, "Matchmaker, how can we do without you? If I'm going to film this, you will be the director, and it can only be you."

Hang Fei felt relieved after hearing Xu Xiuwen's words.

Yu Zhi raised an eyebrow.

She didn't hear the first half of the sentence, but she heard the second half clearly, especially the words "matchmaker".

Yu Zhi wasn't stupid; she easily thought of the first drama Xu Xiuwen and Bai Yue'er filmed, "Boys Over Flowers."

Hang Fei was a director at the time, so he could be considered the matchmaker for the two.

Yu Zhi already knew about Xu Xiuwen and Bai Yue'er's relationship and was quite disgusted by his behavior of juggling multiple relationships, but she still underestimated his shamelessness.

If it were her, she would be too embarrassed to talk about it if she cheated on her boyfriend.

He actually had the nerve to say it.

Isn't that just shamelessness?

Feeling frustrated, Yu Zhi glared at Xu Xiuwen again.

Xu Xiuwen didn't take it to heart at all.

When Yu Zhi returned, he had already seen the other person's face first, but he still continued talking.

This is because he wasn't worried at all about Yu Zhi hearing it.

For Xu Xiuwen, Yu Zhi was always someone who was dispensable.

He only decided to accept the girl because she was pregnant.

But today he already knows that the girl's pregnancy was a misunderstanding.

In that case, he had no reason to continue being with her.

The reason he didn't propose ending the relationship was because he had made a promise to Yu Zhi and didn't want to go back on his word.

It wasn't that he couldn't bear to part with Yu Zhi, this beautiful rose.

therefore.

If Yu Zhi hears his words and throws a tantrum, or even takes the initiative to break up with him.

Xu Xiuwen would agree immediately.

Despite having just humiliated the girl several times in the lounge, he felt good about her.

Closer to home.

Hang Fei was worried that Yu Zhi would be angry.

The girl's reaction was calmer than he had expected.

Hang Fei couldn't help but cast an admiring glance at Xu Xiuwen.

at this time.

Xu Xiuwen glanced at Yu Zhi leisurely and asked, "Have you paid the bill?"

Yu Zhi nodded.

Xu Xiuwen hummed in agreement.

Hang Fei then said, "Let's go."

"it is good."

"Okay, Director Hang."

Unlike her sparing use of words when facing Xu Xiuwen, Yu Zhi was quite respectful and polite when facing Hang Fei.

This might just be what women are like!
Women are prone to developing contempt for men they have had intimate relationships with.

Xu Xiuwen is clearly the company's big boss, and he has more influence than Hang Fei.

But Yu Zhi was not afraid of him at all!

The three of them got up and walked out of the restaurant.

Hang Fei asked, "Xiuwen, where are you going later?"

Xu Xiuwen said, "Aren't we going back to the film set?"

Hang Fei asked with a look of surprise, "You're going back to the film crew too?"

He glanced at Yu Zhi out of the corner of his eye, and finally his gaze landed on Xu Xiuwen's face.

“I can give the crew half a day off. If there’s anywhere you want to go, Yu Zhi can accompany you.”

Hang Fei believes that Xu Xiuwen and Yu Zhi are like newlyweds after a short separation, and the time before dinner is simply not enough for them; they will definitely need to find another time.

Instead of dragging it out until the evening, why not give Yu Zhi half a day off so she can spend some quality time with Xu Xiuwen?

This can be considered a small token of his friendship.

Xu Xiuwen naturally understood.

But he shook his head and refused.

Around noon, Yu Zhi was exhausted by him and couldn't take any more.

In addition, he had to return to Jinling that night, so it would be a complete waste to have Yu Zhi accompany him.

Xu Xiuwen waved his hand and refused, saying, "No need, you can continue this afternoon. I'll be leaving in a little while."

Hang Fei's pupils dilated, and he asked in surprise, "You're leaving this afternoon?"

Yu Zhi also cast a questioning look at her.

Xu Xiuwen hummed in agreement.

Hang Fei felt a pang of regret.

He and Xu Xiuwen rarely saw each other and had little contact.

Since they rarely met, he planned to continue drinking and reminiscing with Xu Xiuwen that evening.

As a result, he decided to leave.

Yu Zhi's heart sank slightly as well.

Although she didn't want to pay attention to Xu Xiuwen, she didn't want him to leave so soon.

Yu Zhi thought to herself: He just did those things to me, and now he wants to just walk away this afternoon. What's the difference between him and a scumbag?
Hang Fei said, "Alright then."

Xu Xiuwen offered, "I'll drive you back."

"it is good."

Xu Xiuwen then drove the two of them home.

Hang Fei was very perceptive and took the initiative to sit in the passenger seat.

If Xu Xiuwen and Yu Zhi had been chatting and laughing during the meal, he would be sitting in the back row now, giving them some private space.

However, the atmosphere between the two was very awkward, so he chose to sit in the passenger seat to avoid embarrassment for both of them.

Seeing Hang Fei get into the passenger seat, Yu Zhi opened the back door and got in.

The car is driving on the road.

Hang Fei suddenly sighed.

"What's wrong, Fei-ge? Why are you sighing all of a sudden?"

Hang Fei said, "I wonder if things will go smoothly this afternoon..."

Xu Xiuwen casually replied, "It will definitely go smoothly..."

Hang Fei shook his head and said, "You're wrong."

"Hmm?" Xu Xiuwen turned his head to look.

Hang Fei said, "We still need to film the kissing scene between the male and female leads this afternoon. This is a crucial moment for the whole drama, but..."

He did not continue.

Xu Xiuwen had already understood his meaning.

Xu Xiuwen also saw Yu Zhi filming a kissing scene in the morning.

Yu Zhi's performance wasn't very good. Yu Zhi naturally understood Hang Fei's meaning.

She quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Director Hang, I've held the crew back."

Hang Fei said, "It's okay, I'm not blaming you. You're still young and haven't been in a relationship before, so it's normal to feel awkward when filming kissing scenes!"

Upon hearing this, the car suddenly fell silent.

Both Xu Xiuwen and Yu Zhi showed embarrassed expressions.

Hang Fei suddenly realized what was happening.

His impromptu excuse was so flimsy!

You should know that Yu Zhi's man is sitting right next to her right now.

He said Yu Zhi couldn't act, which was actually a way of belittling Xu Xiuwen's teaching ability.

What man could tolerate such belittling?
Hang Fei has high emotional intelligence.

He shouldn't have said something that would make both of them feel awkward.

But he did say it.

This was not his oversight, but rather something he did intentionally.

Seeing that Xu Xiuwen remained silent, Hang Fei continued, "Xiuwen, I actually thought of a way that would help with the filming this afternoon."

Xu Xiuwen asked, "What method?"

Hang Fei said, "You'll be the male lead's kissing scene stand-in!"

"What!"x2
Hang Fei's words were too shocking.

Xu Xiuwen and Yu Zhi spoke at the same time.

Faced with their questioning gazes, Hang Fei explained, "Don't rush, listen to me first. This way we won't need to use camera tricks, and it will look more realistic. Xiuwen, you definitely won't refuse. Yu Zhi, you probably also hope that your first on-screen kiss will be with Xu Xiuwen, not someone else, right?"

At first, both Xu Xiuwen and Yu Zhi found it hard to believe when they heard Hang Fei's suggestion.

But after hearing Hang Fei's explanation, the two fell silent.

Because Hang Fei's suggestion sounded good.

For Zhi, even though it was a camera trick, she found it difficult to get into character whenever she saw the male lead's face.

This is what led to the constant NGs.

But if the object were Xu Xiuwen, Yu Zhi felt it wasn't so hard to accept.

As for Xu Xiuwen, he naturally wouldn't be too resistant.

His only concern was whether it would be obvious if he were to be the male lead's stunt double.

What he found interesting was that stunt doubles were only ever used in fight scenes or other dangerous situations, and he had never seen one used for kissing scenes.

Is Hangfei's move unprecedented?
Seeing that neither of them spoke, Hang Fei became a little anxious. "Whether you agree or not, you two should at least say something."

Xu Xiuwen spoke first: "I don't care, I'm just afraid of being exposed."

Hang Fei immediately said, "I have a way to avoid being exposed. Just trust me."

Xu Xiuwen nodded, "Then I can."

Hang Fei then looked at Yu Zhi.

Yu Zhi simply couldn't refuse Hang Fei.

Because the other party is the director of this drama.

As an actor, following the director's instructions is a basic quality.

Yu Zhi hummed in agreement.

Hang Fei was very happy to see that both of them had agreed.

He laughed loudly and said, "Xiuwen, hurry up and open it, I can't wait!"

ten minutes later.

The three rushed back to the filming location.

After returning to the film crew, Hang Fei immediately called the costume designer and stylist and asked them to do Xu Xiuwen's makeup right away.

He then approached the male lead and explained the situation to him.

The male lead initially had strong opinions about this.

Yu Zhi refused to film real kissing scenes and could only use camera tricks, which he respected.

However, Yu Zhi has now agreed to film kissing scenes, but a body double will be used.

What's the point?
The male lead, of course, wouldn't refuse outright.

He immediately asked, "Director, who will be my stunt double?"

Hang Fei no longer kept it a secret from the male lead.

Because this matter could no longer be kept secret.

Yu Zhi said, "Xu Xiuwen!"

Upon hearing those three words, the male lead's pupils instantly exploded.

At this moment, he not only had a problem with Xu Xiuwen acting as his stand-in, but he also wished he could rush up to Xu Xiuwen and explain that he had always kept his distance from Yu Zhi and never dared to overstep his bounds.

Yu Zhi initially refused to accept real guns and ammunition, only agreeing to film kissing scenes using camera tricks, and even then, she was somewhat reluctant.

Now, contrary to her usual behavior, she is not only willing to film, but also wants to replace her body double.

Even a fool could guess that Yu Zhi's relationship with this stand-in was definitely not ordinary.

After learning that the other person was Xu Xiuwen, the male lead became even more convinced that their relationship was special.

If the two weren't in that kind of relationship, Hang Fei wouldn't have needed to go to the trouble of finding a body double to accompany Yu Zhi in the kissing scene.

This reminded him of what his agent had once told him: Don't provoke Yu Zhi, and don't get close to her; always keep your distance.

The male lead didn't understand at the time, but he did as he was told anyway.

Only now has he finally realized the truth.

It turns out the rumors at the company were true; Xu Xiuwen did indeed have an improper relationship with Yu Zhi.

The male lead secretly admires Xu Xiuwen.

Bai Yue'er is the top female star in the company, and countless boys have a crush on her.

As a result, she became Xu Xiuwen's girlfriend.

Now even Yu Zhi is having an affair with him.

Why don't you find someone to envy you?

However, the male lead only dared to envy her in his heart; he dared not show it.

Because his fate was entirely in the company's hands.

The company decided to blacklist him, and he had no power to resist.

Closer to home.

soon.

All preparations for filming have been completed.

Amidst everyone's anticipation, Xu Xiuwen made his appearance.

He doesn't usually wear much makeup, but his features are striking, so his handsomeness is undeniable.

Now that Xu Xiuwen has put on makeup, his aloof demeanor instantly made the women in the room widen their eyes.

Even the male lead of the show felt somewhat inferior.

The kissing scenes in this drama were filmed in a huge single-story villa that the production team had rented in advance.

The male and female leads are sitting on a sofa filming a kissing scene.

It is worth mentioning that Hangzhou Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG) cleared the area in advance.

Apart from the male and female leads and a few essential staff members, everyone else was kicked out of the room.

Before the stunt double was used, the male lead continued to act opposite Yu Zhi.

The two locked eyes.

The male lead suddenly noticed that Yu Zhi's eyes were a little unfocused, as if she had lost in thought.

This behavior is clearly unprofessional.

However, the director did not call a stop, and the male lead did not dare to utter a single word of dissent.

The scene involves the male and female leads gazing at each other for 15 seconds. Eventually, the male lead can no longer contain his strong emotions and ends up arguing with the female lead.

Hang Fei set up the main camera directly in front of the sofa.

When the male lead finally makes a move, he is immediately replaced by Xu Xiuwen.

Xu Xiuwen had already changed into the same clothes as the male lead.

Then he turned his head, with his back to the camera, and kissed Yu Zhi.

Before kissing, Hsu Hsiu-wen noticed that there was more than one camera angle around them.

He glanced at it out of the corner of his eye and saw that there were eight camera positions in total.

Some of the footage captured by the cameras is obviously unusable.

Because his face will be exposed.

Hangfei couldn't possibly have overlooked this.

This shows that he did it on purpose.

However, it was too late to regret it at that moment.

Xu Xiuwen had no choice but to continue acting.

Xu Xiuwen had kissed Yu Zhi's cherry-like lips many times, but this was the first time he had done so in front of everyone.

Her rosy, alluring lips made Xu Xiuwen unconsciously swallow.

Then he reached out and cupped Yu Zhi's cheek and the back of her head, forcing the girl's face toward him.

He then kissed her.

This kiss felt exceptionally long.

Yu Zhi felt like she couldn't breathe properly before the director called "cut."