The Common Man's Return in Chinese Entertainment

"Qingxu".

Hearing Sun Feifei's call, Ji Qingxu stopped and asked curiously, "Sister Feifei, is something wrong?"

Sun Feifei nodded and said, "Let's talk as we walk."

After walking for a while, Sun Feifei asked in a low voice, "Qingxu, did the director tell you to hold back a bit when you're acting?"

Hearing this, Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "Did I instruct you too?"

Sun Feifei nodded, "Tell me to hold back when I'm acting with An Qixuan."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qingxu gloated, "Then you're in for a rough time, since you have the most scenes with him."

Upon hearing this, Sun Feifei couldn't help but slap Ji Qingxu and said coquettishly, "You rascal, can't you have a little sympathy?"

Ji Qingxu chuckled and said, "Then shall I treat you to a meal to cheer you up?"

"Okay, where shall we eat?"

Hearing Sun Feifei's bluntness, Ji Qingxu smiled and glanced at her, "Is there a restaurant you like?"

"Is Shandong cuisine okay?"

"Okay...how about we go to Fengzeyuan then?"

"Alright, then I won't hold back today."

"Don't mention it. It's not like a meal costs much. Why don't you go back to the hotel and freshen up first?"

"Okay, shall we contact each other by phone later?"

"Um."

Back in his room, Ji Qingxu took off his clothes and went into the bathroom. Standing in front of the sink, Ji Qingxu looked in the mirror, touched his chin, and smiled. Could it be that in the entertainment industry, one could attract female celebrities simply by looking good?

Thinking of this, Ji Qingxu smiled and went inside to start washing.

It seems that female celebrities in the industry are no different from male celebrities; they are all "appearance-obsessed."

......

"How about we get some drinks?"

Seeing Ji Qingxu's surprise, Sun Feifei explained, "With such a sumptuous meal, I feel it would be a shame not to have some drinks."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "Okay, let's have some drinks. Shall we share a bottle?"

"Can."

"it is good."

Then Ji Qingxu asked the waiter to bring a bottle of Wuliangye. It was still 2003, and Maotai had not yet surpassed Wuliangye in terms of fame or status. Wuliangye was now the "number one" in the liquor industry.

"Qingxu, thank you for this wonderful meal. I'd like to propose a toast to you."

Seeing Sun Feifei smiling at him with her wine glass in hand, Ji Qingxu smiled and raised his glass to clink with hers. "Don't be shy. If you feel embarrassed, you can ask her to come back."

Hearing Ji Qingxu's joke, Sun Feifei replied without hesitation, "Okay, I'll treat you next time."

"So, I should take it seriously?"

A gentleman's word is as good as his bond.

Seeing Sun Feifei take a big gulp after speaking, Ji Qingxu also smiled and took a big gulp. This Sister Feifei must have been waiting for him to say that. Sure enough, his guess was right.

"Qingxu, have you brought Miss Han Caiying here to eat before?"

"no."

Hearing this answer, Sun Feifei felt her appetite improve.

"Come on, let's have another sip."

Ji Qingxu smiled and raised her glass. "Feifei, are you sure one bottle is enough?"

Sun Feifei said with a smile, "That's enough. We have to film tomorrow, and it's not good to be drunk. Let's drink in small sips."

"OK."

After drinking two-thirds of the bottle of wine, Sun Feifei poured herself a glass and suddenly asked, "Qingxu, are you still in contact with Fan Xiaopang?"

Upon hearing this question, Ji Qingxu's face revealed a strange smile. "Sister Feifei has taken a liking to me?"

Hearing Ji Qingxu's bluntness, Sun Feifei's face, already flushed from drinking, turned even redder. She glared at Ji Qingxu and said, "Can't I just ask?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and leaned closer, asking, "Because of Han Chae-young?"

Sun Feifei pursed her lips shyly, "Yes, I think she seems to have feelings for you too. I'm afraid of you... I'm worried about you. Miss Fan is not someone to be trifled with."

"Hahaha."

Hearing Ji Qingxu burst into laughter, Sun Feifei felt her face burning.

Noticing that even the tips of Sun Feifei's ears were red, Ji Qingxu said with a smile, "Bingbing and I are good friends."

Upon hearing this, Sun Feifei instantly understood Ji Qingxu's potential meaning. After a moment of stunned silence, she nodded gently.

"I was presumptuous. I'm sorry. Here, let me toast you."

Ji Qingxu smiled and raised her glass. "Sister Feifei, you're too kind. Thank you for your concern."

After the two clinked glasses, Ji Qingxu took a sip and put down his glass. "Sister Feifei, I'm not even twenty years old yet."

Upon hearing this, Sun Feifei parted her red lips slightly and joked, "Are you planning to become a playboy?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and gave a thumbs up, "Sister Feifei has a good eye for people."

Seeing that Ji Qingxu didn't seem to be joking, Sun Feifei wanted to say something, but then she remembered that Ji Qingxu was only nineteen years old this year, so she smiled and shook her head, "It's so good to be young."

"Sister Feifei, how old are you this year?"

Seeing the smile on Ji Qingxu's face, Sun Feifei smiled shyly, "Come on, let's drink, don't take what I said earlier to heart."

"Yes, it's all in the wine."

Hearing this, Sun Feifei couldn't help but laugh. "Yes, it's all in the wine."

......

"Qingxu, I can't finish this, you can have some."

"it is good."

"Qingxu, here's a chicken leg for you."

"it is good."

Ji Qingxu glanced at Sun Feifei and Han Caiying beside him, smiled, and began to eat his boxed lunch in large bites.

The two women glanced at Ji Qingxu, who was eating heartily, and then exchanged a casual look before lowering their heads to begin eating as well.

The Chinese actors, who were eating at a distance, exchanged glances and looked on with amusement at the scene.

"Qingxu's charm is truly boundless. Both female protagonists are infatuated with him, and they are from two different countries. I wish I had such charm when I was young."

"Haha, aren't you super envious?"

"I'm so envious, this little guy is so lucky."

"Hehe, you only see the good side and not the bad side. You think 'having multiple wives' is so easy to enjoy? The girls in our industry aren't so easy to please."

"I would be a little worried if it were someone else, but I don't think Qingxu is that simple."

"Young people's feelings come and go quickly. The three of them were in a complicated relationship in the drama, so maybe this is more conducive to improving their performance during filming."

"I'm afraid they'll bring their off-screen persona into the role."

"It's alright, with a few of us old guys watching over things, nothing serious will happen."

Not only are the Chinese actors discussing the relationship between the three, but the Koreans are doing the same.

Even the production team is discussing it.

"Director Wei, your junior is quite charming, he's got two girls with him."

Wei Lie glanced into the distance and smiled, "Could Qing really be the male lead if he didn't have that much charm?"

"You're right, but Director Wei, won't this affect filming?"

Wei Lie smiled, picked up the teacup next to him, and took a sip of tea. "What's there to worry about? My junior is no fool. I'm just worried that he might go too far."

"That's too much..."

Seeing the expression on Wei Lie's face, the people around him instantly understood what he meant and chuckled.

......

For a while afterward, the relationship between Ji Qingxu, Sun Feifei, and Han Caiying became a unique "sight" on set. Except after work, whenever one woman went to find Ji Qingxu, the other woman would immediately follow, which made everyone on set watch the drama with amusement.

Of course, the reason why the three of them performed better and better during filming was also because everyone was just watching the show and no one reminded them.

Soon it was September 20th. After the director announced the end of filming, Ji Qingxu saw Zhang Zhong walking over with a phone in his hand.

Seeing this, Ji Qingxu smiled and asked, "What's the matter?"

Zhang nodded, bent down, and whispered, "Uncle-Master, Mr. Ma called and asked you to call him back immediately after you finish work."

Upon hearing Ma Zhongjun's name, Ji Qingxu answered the phone.

"Hey, Mr. Ma... Hehe, just finished work... Tomorrow? Okay, I'll come see you after I finish work tomorrow... Okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Ji Qingxu stroked his phone for a moment, then his eyes lit up. Could it be that there was some progress on the Spring Festival Gala?

Ji Qingxu glanced at his phone, smiled, and put it away. He'd find out tomorrow; there was no point in guessing.

"Let's go back to the hotel."

"Yes, Uncle-Master."

Have any reporters called you?

"no."

Upon hearing the confirmation, Ji Qingxu was somewhat puzzled. Was it because he was not famous enough?

A while ago, Ji Qingxu took Han Caiying around the capital. He also took Sun Feifei out for dinner and drinks. He thought that reporters would follow him and "sneak" some pictures to publish in the newspaper. However, the crew had been filming for more than half a month, and Ji Qingxu did not see any news about himself in the newspaper.

Everyone says that Beijing reporters are amazing, able to get any kind of news? I gave them the chance in broad daylight, and they didn't even take a picture?

Damn, isn't this discrimination?