The King of Soft Rice in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 280 Were you just concerned about me?
Compared to the scheming Li Yunxin, Xu Jiuyang is much simpler. He has given up on trying to build a relationship with Erha, no, I mean Zhanlang, and is only focused on completing the filming of Tianlong smoothly.

Although Li Yunxin did not identify herself when she came to the training ground, Dong Qing accompanied her the whole time, stayed by her side, and treated her with utmost respect. It was obvious to anyone with a brain that she was an important person.

Besides, although Li Yunxin didn't reveal her identity when she arrived, she didn't try to hide it either. Anyone with good connections could easily find out who she was.

Thus, a man was pursued not only by a beautiful, high-ranking foreign woman, but also by the little princess of the Samsung family, and it is very likely that both suitors knew of each other's existence.

It's best to avoid getting close to men like that, because you never know when trouble might break out. While people may not know what a good relationship is, they know that men who juggle two relationships, especially two big ones, usually don't end up well.

Unless his background is more powerful than both of them combined.

Although Xu Jiuyang didn't know exactly what Hu Jun and Wu Jing were thinking, he could guess a thing or two, so he decided not to try to be friendly with them.

Well, you can't say that. At least people treat him politely, but they never involve him in anything and always keep a certain distance.

I understand. Anyway, his attempt to get close to Wu Jing is logically the same as his initial attempt to contact Huang Bo through Gao Hu. He's still planning to build his own team, just like in some entertainment novels.

At first, I was pleasantly surprised that Wu Jing replaced Gao Hu as Xu Zhu, which saved me some trouble. But before I could even say two words, Angela and Li Yunxin crushed my hopes.

Unfortunately, they couldn't say anything; the former was trying to support themselves, while the latter was trying not to lose to the former.

Forget it, let's leave it at that. Anyway, as I said before, if their plan succeeds—even if it only succeeds halfway—it doesn't matter what kind of team he has.

So, it was late August when Xu Jiuyang went to Venice with the crew of "The Dark Side".

To be honest, this was his first time attending a film festival in both his lifetimes combined, but unfortunately, he had long since lost interest in these things and felt no excitement at all.

After all, although I didn't earn much money in my previous life, I could still afford to travel abroad from time to time. I've been to Venice before and ridden in a gondola, so there's really nothing new about it.

"So why did I come here?" Xu Jiuyang stood on the hotel balcony, looking at the street scene outside and sighing.

"What do you mean 'why are we here'? We're here for a film festival, okay?" Fan Bingbing poked her head out of the bathroom.

Xu Jiuyang rolled his eyes, then turned and walked in: "I know, I just feel that it doesn't matter whether I come or not. What chance do I have of winning an award? Venice doesn't have any awards for screenwriting."

“Just think of it as accompanying me on a trip,” Fan Bingbing said, looking aggrieved. “Can’t you just spend some time with me, Xu?”

"I'll stay with you, of course I'll stay with you." Xu Jiuyang could only sigh; in most cases, he was more responsive to gentle persuasion than force.

But he couldn't help asking, "However, aren't you really planning to do some public relations or something to win an award? Even if you don't have a chance at Best Actress, you could consider that Best Newcomer award. It would be good for your future career by giving yourself a prestigious reputation."

“Angela said she’ll handle the public relations. As for me, I’m just a minor character in the movie, so it doesn’t matter whether I win an award or not,” Fan Bingbing shrugged.

"Really?" Xu Jiuyang looked her over.

"Of course, I can't be an actress forever, right? Besides, Xu probably doesn't like me always having to put on a show, right?" Fan Bingbing said, taking his arm, her eyes curving like crescent moons. "Xu was just concerned about me, wasn't he? He must have been."

"Alright," Xu Jiuyang coughed and changed the subject, "Where are we going today? Tomorrow is the opening ceremony, don't get too carried away or you won't be able to get up."

"Don't worry, don't worry, we'll just go for a stroll in St. Mark's Square today," Fan Bingbing said with a smile, "so it won't interfere with Xu's enjoyment of those two beauties tonight."

"What are you saying..." Xu Jiuyang felt somewhat uncomfortable. Fan Bingbing didn't explain, humming a little tune as she changed her clothes, then happily took his arm and left.

The trip went smoothly without any major incidents or embarrassing moments. However, for some reason, Fan Bingbing's English suddenly became much more fluent.

“It’s very simple. I practice in my dreams every night,” she said smugly. “As for Xu, he was left behind by me in just a few days. If this continues, I’m afraid he will lose his authority as a husband.”

"What you're saying..." Xu Jiuyang felt very awkward. What did he mean by "husband's authority is not strong"? Strictly speaking, they weren't even boyfriend and girlfriend, were they?

But her smug, almost obnoxious look always annoys people, making them want to slap her buttocks hard to relieve the discomfort.

However, after returning to the hotel this time, she left on her own, giving him no chance at all.

What was even more annoying was that, before she left, she solemnly instructed, "Don't go too wild tonight. Tomorrow is the opening ceremony, so don't be unable to get up."

It's really infuriating.

Unfortunately, she ran very fast, and Xu Jiuyang was too lazy to chase her. Anyway, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future. So he patted his butt and went back to his suite. Not long after, someone came to knock on the door.

"Is there...something wrong?" He sighed as he opened the door.

“Yes,” Li Xue smiled and waved the manuscript in her hand, “There are still a few details about ‘John ​​Wick’ that I want to discuss with the boss in detail.”

He wanted to correct her form of address, but in the end he just shook his head and looked at another girl who was following Li Xue and whose features were somewhat similar: "And you, what do you want?"

“The big boss said that I will be working on the film as an executive producer. Although I don’t have much power, it’s a good opportunity to learn,” Li Xiu said frankly. “Moreover, the big boss also hopes that I can serve as the producer of ‘Fall’.”

"Really? They've already started preparing for 'Falling'?" Xu Jiuyang asked, somewhat surprised.

"Not yet, the big boss has scheduled it for early next year," Li Xue replied. "That's why we need to hurry, otherwise we'll have to wait until next year."

You've called me quite a few times before. Xu Jiuyang snorted to himself, then tilted his head: "Come in."

If it were a few months ago, he would have been conflicted, but now, Li Xue herself doesn't care, and even takes the initiative to bring her sister over, so what does he have to care about?

As for Li Xiu, she would definitely obey Angela's arrangements. Although they had only met for the first time before leaving for Venice, Xu Jiuyang was certain of this after learning that she had gone to the United States for further studies.

You should know that after leaving Angela that day, he actually called Li Jiaxin for a meal. She flew from Hong Kong to Beijing that afternoon and arrived at his suite at the Great Wall Hotel on time that evening to serve him.

Moreover, her words and actions are trying to resemble those of a call girl. Although she is a bit awkward, she will become more and more skilled after a few more times.

After that, Xu Jiuyang categorized Angela's training abilities as being on par with Li Yunxin's.

That's true. If you have money and ability, you'll naturally have access to resources.

Although it was a bit strange why Li Xue was cooperating with Li Xiu in this way, Xu Jiuyang didn't bother to care anymore, remembering that Li Xue had always been obedient to him in his previous life.

(End of this chapter)