bdsm-fiction Chapter 9 Prey and Hunter
Chapter 9 Prey and Hunter
The three of them talked as they walked away from the hotel.
During the trip, the topic of paparazzi came up.
Mao Xiaotong first asked his agent, learned about the company's attitude, complained a few times, but had no choice but to accept his fate.
Xu Lang said he would handle it, but his agent and Mao Xiaotong were worried and said that spending money to avoid trouble was the best solution.
Xu Lang said he wanted to give it a try, and if it didn't work out, he would spend money to avoid further trouble.
The two agreed.
When they returned to the set, Chen Xiang saw Xu Lang with the two of them and was somewhat displeased.
They immediately brought up the paparazzi issue.
He also said he could help Mao Xiaotong deal with the paparazzi and let him handle it.
He wasn't an amateur; he transitioned from being a singer, so 80,000 yuan wasn't a lot for him.
He was also aware that his standing in Mao Xiaotong's heart had plummeted, and if he didn't try to salvage the situation, it would be completely over.
"Chen Xiang, my affairs are none of your business!"
Mao Xiaotong stared at him directly, her words cold and unforgiving.
It seems somewhat out of place with her sweet image.
Chen Xiang was about to say something more when the stagehand came and called him away.
Xu Lang also went over and changed into his costume!
The production team's idea is to concentrate the filming of certain characters' scenes, especially those of minor actors with limited screen time.
Xu Lang, who plays Yelü Qi, has a significant amount of screen time in the later stages of the series, and he will be filming several scenes almost every day from now on.
Xu Lang's appearance in his costume still caused a small stir, after all, everyone likes to see handsome men.
When you get into character!
Xu Lang once again demonstrated his ability to instantly immerse himself in the role, showcasing his solid acting skills and consistent performance.
If yesterday was a fluke, today is definitely a demonstration of strength.
Sitting behind the monitor, Lee Hye-joo was quite satisfied and turned to look at Yu Cheng:
"Boss Yu, you've struck gold! This newcomer has solid acting skills, a striking appearance, and a rare sense of composure."
"If Huanyu Entertainment were willing to invest in him for two or three A-list productions as the male lead, I guarantee he'd rise to the ranks of top-tier actors within three years. He'd be your company's leading artist, a cash cow!"
Yu Zheng, however, wore a wry smile, which surprised Li Huizhu.
"What? I remember yesterday, he had just finished filming when you called him away. Don't tell me you didn't manage to catch this big fish?"
"Oh my god, Boss Yu, you're not trying to fool him with a regular new employee contract, are you?"
Yu Zheng lit a cigarette, gave a wry smile, and said:
"He didn't even read the contract!"
"Huh?" Lee Hye-joo was surprised.
"He rejected you without even reading the contract? Does he already have a management company behind him?"
Yu Zhengke is currently a well-known and controversial figure in the Chinese entertainment industry. He has personally promoted many actors, and many actors who had faded into obscurity have become popular again after being under his guidance.
In recent years, several former top celebrities have expressed their willingness to act in his dramas without pay, in order to make a comeback.
Unexpectedly, he was rejected by a newcomer.
If I said that, probably no one would believe me.
Even Yu Zheng didn't expect who he would lose to!
"He doesn't have a management company!" Yu Zheng looked at Xu Lang, who was immersed in the play in front of him, and liked and admired him more and more.
This person is destined for great success in the future; whether they can become a top-tier star depends on future resources.
It's such a shame we can't sign them!
……
The day's filming went very smoothly!
Xu Lang's acting is consistently excellent, whether he's acting alongside Mao Xiaotong or others, earning him unanimous praise from directors.
After the shoot, Xu Lang contacted the paparazzi and asked him to meet up for a chat.
He was told that someone had already made plans with him, also for tonight.
This surprised Xu Lang.
When Mao Xiaotong was contacted about this, her agent said that Chen Xiang had taken the initiative to contact the paparazzi in an attempt to "intercept" the incident and take credit for it.
Xu Lang could only press the pause button and wait for the result.
Just then, actress Qin Lan, who played He Xiang, finished filming and invited everyone to a meal. Xu Lang was fortunate enough to receive the invitation.
Although Qin Lan did not become a sensation because of her role in "The Return of the Condor Heroes", she made an important connection with Yu Zheng.
This laid the groundwork for her subsequent role in another drama, "Story of Yanxi Palace," which led to her phenomenal comeback and a new peak in her career.
Many people from the film crew went, and they sat around a table, creating a lively atmosphere.
Qin Lan didn't have many scenes in "The Return of the Condor Heroes," but she was in good form and took her work very seriously, earning the approval of the director and Yu Zheng.
At the dinner table, many people took the opportunity to toast the director and Yu Zheng, hoping to retain this connection and collaborate in the future.
Xu Lang was actually more concerned about Chen Xiang, who hadn't arrived yet. He was also negotiating with paparazzi at this restaurant, and he wondered how things were going!
To Xu Lang's surprise, Qin Lan took the initiative to come over and toast him:
"Xu Lang, I have high hopes for you. You will definitely become a superstar in the future. Let's exchange contact information and meet up for tea sometime."
"Sister Lan, you flatter me. I'll scan your QR code!"
Qin Lan was in her early thirties, the most charming time of a woman's life. According to the script of her previous life, she should have been in a period of being single after a breakup.
Her ex-boyfriend was a famous director, and the two worked together seamlessly from 19 to this year, one as an actress and the other as a director.
I thought the two of them would get married, but they still broke up.
As for the reasons for the breakup, there are many different opinions.
Xu Lang didn't know either, but from then on, Qin Lan became much more carefree in matters of the heart.
The boyfriends she dated afterward were mostly younger men, and they were all handsome!
Xu Lang was also happy to befriend her, after all, she had a wide network of connections in the industry and had worked with many famous directors.
The two added each other on WeChat, exchanged phone numbers, clinked glasses, and drank it all in one gulp.
She didn't say much to Xu Lang, and turned to chat with the directors.
As soon as Qin Lan left, Zhang Yingxue's little head popped up, and she toasted Xu Lang with her juice.
And finally, Xu Lang received news of what he had been waiting for.
Chen Xiang appeared in the private room, looking rather unwell, clearly indicating that things hadn't gone smoothly.
The moment Chen Xiang entered the private room, he found Mao Xiaotong and explained the situation, seemingly trying to prove something, but Mao Xiaotong clearly didn't want to pay attention.
Xu Lang glanced at Mao Xiaotong, and the two locked eyes. They didn't speak, but they had already finished their exchange.
Xu Lang turned and walked out of the private room, took out his phone, and called the paparazzi.
An impatient voice came from the other end:
"If you're not sincere, don't call me!"
"Brother, I'm not with that idiot from earlier!" Xu Lang said, maintaining his smile.
"I know you should still be in the restaurant. I'm here too. Let's meet. If you're not satisfied, I won't bother you anymore."
"I believe you took these photos for money, and I understand that. But if you break off relations, although it might damage Mao Xiaotong's reputation or career, you won't gain anything, will you?"
"How about we give each other a chance?"
There was a long silence on the other end:
"Fine, I'll give you five minutes to come see me!"
The other party gave the room number.
Xu Lang didn't stop and walked straight over.
……
When he pushed open the door to a private room, he saw a man wearing a baseball cap sitting inside, with a heavy black backpack next to him.
He had already brewed the tea, and its aroma filled the entire private room.
When Xu Lang pushed the door open and entered, she merely raised her head, her eyes showing a hint of impatience.
Xu Lang walked over with a smile on his face:
"Teacher Laifu, right?"
The paparazzi pointed to the seat opposite him, looking somewhat languid and smug.
"Please sit down, male lead!"