Back at the hotel, he took a shower, lit a cigarette, sat in front of the window, picked up his phone, and called Song Ji-hyo, who was far away in South Korea. A gust of wind blew in from the window, flipping the script on the coffee table. Everything seemed particularly quiet.
"Hello, this is Song Ji-hyo, who is this?"
Xu Zhixuan was stunned and asked, "Honey, what are you doing? Have you eaten?"
"Oh, it's you, honey. I'm taking a bath!"
Song Zhixiao sat up, took off the cucumber on his eyes, and said to Xu Zhixuan with a smile. It must be known that the two of them would chat for a while every day when they were not busy to relieve their lovesickness.
"How's your movie?" Xu Zhixuan asked with concern.
Song Ji-hyo replied with a smile, "It's very good, and soon, my scenes will be finished!"
Every night when they called, the first sentence they said was the opening line, or Song Ji-hyo would take the initiative to ask, and Xu Zhixuan would answer without showing any boredom.
"By the way, did you accept another movie?"
Seeing Xu Zhixuan suddenly ask this, Song Ji-hyo was stunned. She did not understand how Xu Zhixuan knew, but she still replied, "Yes, I saw a good script, and I want to try a new role!"
For Song Ji-hyo, the movie "New World" was different from Xu Zhixuan's. Song Ji-hyo had read the whole script, and naturally, she was very clear that this was a rare movie, so she was glad that she agreed to try a new role.
"Have you read the script?"
"Yes, I have. It's very exciting, but don't worry, I'm only playing a supporting role, and there are no action scenes. It's an urban movie."
Xu Zhixuan actually did not want Song Ji-hyo to be so tired. Not only did she have a fixed program, but she also had to film and often stay up all night. It would be a lie to say that he did not feel bad. However, Song Ji-hyo liked it, so Xu Zhixuan did not stop her. He said, "Today, Choi Ho-woon gave me a script. The movie is called" New World, "and your name is on the cast list!"
"Oh! Really? Did he invite you? But …! "
Song Ji-hyo was first happy, then worried, and then disappointed. To be able to act in a movie with Xu Zhixuan, even if it was not a couple scene, Song Ji-hyo was very much looking forward to it. However, as Xu Zhixuan's wife, she naturally knew Xu Zhixuan's plan. He wanted to stabilize the Chinese market, so he would not accept a Korean movie, and let Song Ji-hyo be happy for nothing.
"Yes, I was invited. Why, don't you want me to act in a movie with you?"
Xu Zhixuan could hear the disappointment in Song Ji-hyo's voice. He smiled and asked, but in his mind, he remembered what he had promised Li Yingai. Perhaps, he should have agreed. Anyway, with "Twelve Zodiac," "Painted Skin 2," and "Di Renjie's Shangdu Long Wang," it was enough to stabilize his influence in China.
"I hope so, but didn't you … You agreed?"
Song Ji-hyo came back to her senses. How could she not hear Xu Zhixuan's smile? She was touched. She felt that Xu Zhixuan had given up his previous plan to enter the Chinese market for her. One must know that in order to enter China, Xu Zhixuan had given up his career in Korea and even rejected the invitation of several famous directors.
"Yes, I agreed. The role of Ding Qing is quite good!"
Although they had not signed a contract, Xu Zhixuan knew that as long as Xu Zhixuan agreed, the other party would definitely be very happy. There was no reason to refuse. One must know that it took a lot of effort to send the script invitation to Choi Ho-woon.
"Is that so? Then … When will you be back? "
They had not seen each other for a few months. To be honest, for a newly married couple, the feelings of missing each other could not be resolved through just a phone call or a video call. In fact, Song Ji-hyo's pressure was even greater than Xu Zhixuan's. Not to mention her brother and sister-in-law, even her parents hoped that she could give birth to a child for Xu Zhixuan as soon as possible and not only focus on her career.
Her sister-in-law, Lim Eun-jung, understood everything. However, Song Ji-hyo also found it difficult to talk to her parents. She did not have any objections to having a child, but without Xu Zhixuan's cooperation, how could she give birth to a child on her own? Most importantly, it was not because she cared about her career, but because this movie was already set before she married Xu Zhixuan.
Because of Xu Zhixuan's sudden proposal and the rushed wedding, it could only delay the matter. Fortunately, Song Ji-hyo was married to Xu Zhixuan, so the film crew did not have any objections. Even if they did, they would not have any objections. Therefore, they could only wait. After Song Ji-hyo returned from her honeymoon, they immediately started filming, fearing that there would be any setbacks.
If it were not for this matter, she really wanted to go to China to accompany Xu Zhixuan. Especially after the matter between Li Yingai and Xu Zhixuan was exposed in Korea, Song Ji-hyo felt even more pressure.
Who was Li Yingai? No one had seen her in person. Just based on her name, everyone in Korea knew who she was. As for Song Ji-hyo, she was a second-rate actress. Her popularity was due to her variety show and her relationship with Xu Zhixuan. When comparing all aspects, even Song Ji-hyo felt that she could not compare to Xu Zhixuan.
Most importantly, Song Ji-hyo finally knew who Xu Zhixuan could not forget back then. She was also glad that Li Yingai was already married and had a child. Otherwise, she would really be worried that Xu Zhixuan and Li Yingai would rekindle their old flame. No one knew Xu Zhixuan better than Song Ji-hyo. Back then, she was able to be together with Xu Zhixuan because she took advantage of the situation. That was why she was so worried and afraid.
"Yes, it should be about a month before my scenes are completed. I will be back then!"
To be honest, Xu Zhixuan also missed Song Ji-hyo. He missed his home in Korea and missed his family. Even if China was his motherland in his previous life, in this life, his roots were in Korea. His family was in Korea, and his wife was in Korea. Therefore, he would always feel homesick.
After chatting for an hour, Xu Zhixuan hung up the phone. It was already past 10 o 'clock. Song Ji-hyo still needed to continue filming the next day. Xu Zhixuan told her to go to bed early. Then, he called Choi Ho-woon to tell him that he agreed and asked him to discuss the conditions.
The other party's plan was to use him and Song Ji-hyo as a couple to join the cast. Xu Zhixuan was being used by others. How could he not get something back? Naturally, the other party wanted to add more scenes for Song Ji-hyo. After listening to Song Ji-hyo talk about the role in "New World", he found out that although she was the female lead, she was just a supporting character with few scenes.
It was July and the weather was getting hotter.
The filming of "Di Renjie's Dragon King of Shendu" was in full swing. With a "cut", Xu Zhixuan's last set of scenes was completed. In a few days, he would be leaving the set. Xu Zhixuan's assistants rushed forward to help remove Xu Zhixuan's scenes. They took water and a fan.
"How is it? Do we need to do it again? "
Xu Zhixuan was wearing a short shirt and shorts. He took a glass of water and sat down beside Xu Ke. From time to time, he would take big gulps of water. It couldn't be helped. The weather was too hot, especially in Hengdian. It was close to the sea, and the temperature was much higher than other places.
Didn't he see that the rest of the cast and crew were as hot as dogs? They were almost sticking their tongues out. Xu Zhixuan was fine, but Zhao Youting, who was playing Yuchi Zhenjin, was miserable. He was wearing inner armor and it was much hotter than Xu Zhixuan's costume. When he touched the leather armor, it was scalding.
"It's not bad. You can go now. If there is a need for a retake, I will contact you!"
Xu Zhixuan nodded and took a cold towel from his assistant. After wiping his face, he stood up and shouted, "Brothers and sisters, young and old, tonight at the Four Seas Hotel. It's my treat. Be punctual!"
"Brother Xu is treating. You must go!"
"Director Xu has finished filming. How can we send him off?"
"…"
The people who said this were all small roles or crew members. In the production crew, it could be said that the person who was the most popular was the one who got along the best. If you asked anyone in the crew, even if it was just a minor actor, they would all raise their thumbs and say, "Xu Zhixuan!"
It could be said that in terms of the ways of the world, Xu Zhixuan could be considered experienced. He used small favors to bribe the crew members and even asked his assistants to invite the costume designer, the prop team, and the makeup artist out to eat, drink, and have fun. Xu Zhixuan was also very respectful towards the small actors. Although he didn't lower himself to mingle with them, at the very least, Xu Zhixuan was very amiable towards them.
"Brother Xu, you've escaped from the sea of bitterness. I still have to suffer here!"
Feng Xiaofeng had a very good impression of Xu Zhixuan. Especially after he joined the crew, when he went to ask for advice from Xu Zhixuan, Xu Zhixuan helped him. It could be said that Feng Xiaofeng always owed Xu Zhixuan a favor.
"Come on, I was forced to accept a film in Korea. Otherwise, I wouldn't be in such a rush!"
Under normal circumstances, filming would take at least two months. But, if he didn't use his special privileges, he would be too arrogant. So, Xu Zhixuan naturally wouldn't let go of his special privileges. So, he asked Xu Zhixuan to focus on filming his scenes first. That was why he was able to finish filming in one month.
"Tonight, let's have a good drink to celebrate your escape from the sea of bitterness!"
Zhao Youting finally took off his leather armor and went to change his clothes. His clothes were already drenched in sweat. As soon as he came out, he heard Xu Zhixuan's voice. After a few months of interaction, although the two of them weren't close friends and weren't as close as Xu Zhixuan and Feng Xiaofeng, they were still friends. At the very least, they didn't get into an argument.
"Sure, let's not go home until we're drunk tonight!" Xu Zhixuan smiled as he looked behind Zhao Youting and pointed, "But, you'll have to deal with the person behind you first!"
That's right, the person who had arrived was Gao Yuanyuan, Zhao Youting's girlfriend. She often visited the set and provided a lot of photos to the reporters waiting outside. It could be said that this couple was very high-profile and had appeared on many front pages. They were much better than Teacher Wang.
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