Chapter 15: A Brush of Lips with Han Xue

Wang Peng laughed and said, "Let's go, everyone get in the car, we're heading back to school," as he got in.

Han Xue watched Wang Peng walking ahead, unable to imagine that someone her age had already become famous for writing novels, acted in TV dramas, and then turned into a director—it was dizzying.

"Han Xue, hurry up and think about what you're thinking, everyone's waiting for you," Wang Peng said, looking outside since he hadn't seen Han Xue.

"Okay, I'll get in right away, sorry for making everyone wait for me alone," Han Xue said after getting in the car.

Han Xue glanced at Wang Peng, "It's fine, you should wait a moment," Wang Peng said, sitting beside her.

"What were you just thinking about? The driver can start the car, we're heading to school," Wang Peng asked Han Xue.

"I wasn't thinking about anything," Han Xue replied, then looked out the window.

"Oh, I'll rest a bit; when we get to school, call me once," Wang Peng said to Han Xue.

"Alright, when we get there, I'll call you," Han Xue said, looking at Wang Peng.

On the way to school in the minivan, Wang Peng leaned back and fell asleep, while Han Xue kept looking out the window, feeling after a moment as if Wang Peng had bumped into her side.

Han Xue glanced at the other people in the van and noticed no one had paid attention to her and Wang Peng.

Han Xue steadied Wang Peng to sit properly, not expecting the minivan to brake suddenly, causing their lips to touch.

"Ah," Han Xue cried out, Wang Peng woke up and opened his eyes.

"What's wrong? Have we arrived at school? Han Xue, what are you calling?" Wang Peng asked, looking at Han Xue.

"How did you two end up with your lips together? Director, you wouldn't have done this on purpose, would you?" Hu Ge and the others said after seeing it.

Upon hearing that, Wang Peng realized his lips had lipstick marks, then looked at Han Xue and saw her face had turned red.

"It seemed like a sudden brake that made us bump into each other. It wasn't intentional on the director's part, so don't speculate wildly," Han Xue explained to Hu Ge and the others.

"Yes, a sudden brake caused us to bump," Wang Peng said, looking at Hu Ge and the others to explain.

"Forget it, since Han Xue herself explained it, let's not get involved—it's their business after all," Hu Ge said, looking at Wang Peng and Han Xue.

"Driver, continue driving and watch for safety," Wang Peng said to the driver.

"Okay, sorry, I'll start driving right away," the driver said, continuing to drive toward school.

Wang Peng saw the others had stopped paying attention to him and Han Xue, was about to explain things to Han Xue, when his phone rang; he checked the number and saw it was Director Gao Yijun calling.

"Hello, Director Gao, this is Wang Peng. You're calling me for something, right? Otherwise you wouldn't be calling my phone," Wang Peng said with a smile.

"Wang Peng, it's like this: *The Han Dynasty Emperor* has wrapped filming, we're holding a wrap party, and I'd like you to join. Do you have time? I know you're still filming *Crazy Stone*, sorry—if you don't have time, just forget it," Gao Yijun said on the other end.

Wang Peng thought: Gao Yijun and Huang Xiaoming had looked after him before, so he couldn't skip the wrap party just to film *Crazy Stone*; he'd give *Crazy Stone* a few days off first.

"I have time—where is the wrap party being held? I'll get ready to go right away," Wang Peng asked.

"Good, tomorrow at Hengdian Film and Television City when you arrive, I'll have Xiaoming come pick you up," Gao Yijun said happily.

With Wang Peng present, *The Han Dynasty Emperor* will definitely become popular—after all, the novel *Fo Ben Shi Dao* is wildly popular online, many people read Wang Peng's novels, he even created his own novel website and founded a new literary school, surpassing many, and he personally invested in filming *Crazy Stone*—this isn't something an ordinary young person would think of. Gao Yijun thought.

"Then it's settled—I'll attend *The Han Dynasty Emperor* wrap party on time, and I'll also humbly seek the director's advice on how to film TV dramas. I hope Taobao Wang Zhuang Tmall Taobao Mall Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Zhuang Wai Tao www. taobar8. com Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Zhuang Xin Kuan Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Kuan Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Zhuang Xin Kuan Qunzi Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Zhuang Xin Kuan Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Zhuang Xin Kuan Qunzi Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Zhuang Xin Kuan Qunzi Taobao Wang Zhuang 2012 Cheng Zhuang Gou Wu www. suduwo. com Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Zhuang Xin Kuan Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Zhuang Yu Rong Fu Taobao Wang Zhuang Tian Mao Cheng Zhuang Taobao Wang Zhuang Tian Mao Cheng Zhuang Taobao Wang Zhuang Qiu Zhuang Gou Wu www. pingjiatao. com www. taohu8. com Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Zhuang Xin Kuan www. tmalsc. com Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Kuan, Director, you can teach me," Wang Peng said while sitting.

"You want to film TV dramas—have you finished your movie yet?" Gao Yijun asked Wang Peng.

"Almost done, just about to wrap, that's why I wanted to ask you for some guidance, since I've never filmed TV before," Wang Peng said, smiling.

"Alright, I'll teach you some of this when you get to Hengdian Film and Television City, we'll talk more then," Gao Yijun said.

"Then that's settled—I'll talk more with you when I get to Hengdian Film and Television City, thank you, Director Gao," Wang Peng said.

"No need to thank me, that's it then—bye," Gao Yijun said.

"Bye," Wang Peng said, putting his phone away.

The others in the minivan heard Wang Peng and Gao Yijun's conversation and were thinking.

After finishing *Crazy Stone*, I'll tell Wang Peng, the director, which role I should play in his TV drama—Hu Ge looked at Wang Peng.

Maybe I could have a role in the TV drama too—my performance in *Crazy Stone* could appear in it as well; how should I approach Wang Peng about this? Han Xue thought, glancing at Wang Peng beside her.

Wang Peng and Gao Yijun's conversation was about the future: after *Crazy Stone* releases, he'll use the earnings to start an entertainment company, sign Hu Ge and Han Xue, and also sign some classmates at Shanghai Theatre Academy.

The minivan was nearing Shanghai Theatre Academy, and Wang Peng prepared to speak.

"We'll film *Crazy Stone* again in two days—I'm going to Hengdian Film and Television City, you all rest well so we can film smoothly. Any objections?" Wang Peng asked Hu Ge, Han Xue, and the others.

"No problem, Director—go ahead and get busy," Hu Ge said to Wang Peng.

"Okay, back then we just finished filming *Crazy Stone* so it could premiere, and everyone would get performance fees," Wang Peng said to Hu Ge after the minivan arrived.

After Han Xue and the others left, Wang Peng kept Hu Ge behind.

"Hu Ge, are you willing to join my entertainment company? I hope Taobao Wang Zhuang Tmall Taobao Mall Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Zhuang Wai Tao www. taobar8. com Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Zhuang Xin Kuan Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Kuan Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Zhuang Xin Kuan Qunzi Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Zhuang Xin Kuan Taobao Wang Zhuang Xia Zhuang Xin Kuan Qunzi Taobao Wang Zhuang 2012 Cheng Zhuang Gou Wu www. suduwo. com Taobao Wang Zhuang Chun Zhuang Lian Yi Zhuang Taobao Wang Zhuang Cheng Zhuang Gou Wu www. suduwo. com Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Zhuang Xin Kuan Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Zhuang Yu Rong Fu Taobao Wang Zhuang Tian Mao Cheng Zhuang Taobao Wang Zhuang Tian Mao Cheng Zhuang Taobao Wang Zhuang Qiu Zhuang Gou Wu www. pingjiatao. com www. taohu8. com Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Zhuang Xin Kuan www. tmalsc. com Taobao Wang Zhuang Dong Kuan—you can join my company; you'll be the first employee. When I return, we'll discuss the contract in detail—think it over and give me your answer then," Wang Peng asked Hu Ge.

"I agree to join your company," Hu Ge said directly, without thinking.

Wang Peng nodded, shook hands with Hu Ge, sat in the minivan, and left Shanghai Theatre Academy for Hengdian Film and Television City.

On the way, Wang Peng smiled, thinking he'd signed a future superstar—Hu Ge isn't just anyone; having him means I can expand my influence, first by founding an entertainment company, then directing TV dramas and films myself.

Wang Peng arrived at Hengdian Film and Television City the next morning.

Wang Peng called Huang Xiaoming.

"Hello, is this Xiaoming Ge? I've already arrived at Hengdian Film and Television City, you're holding the wrap party there—I'm coming over right away," Wang Peng asked.

"Little Peng, wait for me—I'm coming right over," Huang Xiaoming said with a smile.

"Okay, I'm at the entrance of the film and television city," Wang Peng said, smiling.

Not long after, Wang Peng saw Huang Xiaoming.

Wang Peng got out of the minivan and walked up to Huang Xiaoming.

"Xiaoming Ge, long time no see—I've really missed you," Wang Peng said to Huang Xiaoming, and they hugged. Wang Peng was very moved, recalling how Huang Xiaoming had looked after him in *The Han Dynasty Emperor*, and he deeply thanked Huang Xiaoming.

"Me too—I heard you became a director and filmed a movie? If the chance comes, let's collaborate sometime—you're really not bad, I haven't misjudged you," Huang Xiaoming said, patting Wang Peng's shoulder and smiling as they walked toward the wrap party for *The Han Dynasty Emperor*.

"After my film finishes filming and releases, I'll prepare to collaborate with Xiaoming Ge—though I don't have money to give you, are you willing? Xiaoming Ge," Wang Peng said, smiling.

"No money? I'll still go—I'm not afraid of anything, haha," Huang Xiaoming replied, laughing.

"Good, I was just joking earlier—my TV drama's rights aren't settled yet. All right, I'll let you know, Xiaoming Ge," Wang Peng said, looking at Huang Xiaoming.

Huang Xiaoming worriedly said to Wang Peng, "What television drama, you tell me, your copyright hasn't been settled yet, how are you going to film it?"

Wang Peng asked Huang Xiaoming with a mysterious tone, "The copyright in Hong Kong, a novel, guess whose novel it is."

Huang Xiaoming frowned and asked, "How would I know, it couldn't be Master Jin's, could it?"

Wang Peng replied to Huang Xiaoming, "It's not Master Jin's, it's Master Huang's, once the copyright is settled we'll cooperate."

Huang Xiaoming said, "Then good, you notify me at that time."

Huang Xiaoming agreed without even thinking, and Wang Peng even more so wanted to go to Hong Kong as soon as possible.

Wang Peng watched the passing extras, recalling his own past life as an extra, Wang Peng didn't think much about it, after all he needed to look forward.