Chapter 42: Get Married After Finishing This Play (Requesting Collections and Recommendations)

Beside Qi Hui Hui found it hard not to be surprised; in the adult world, an apology is no easy thing.

To apologize means to admit fault.

To admit fault means to pay compensation!

Both face and money would be lost the moment an apology was made.

Didn't you see those two who accused someone on the subway of flash photography because their shoes were reflective? Years have passed, and they still hold out, refusing to apologize.

Stubborner than the first person to get COVID!

Meeting Beside Qi Hui Hui's surprised gaze, Lei Jiayin took out a brocade box, handed it to Beside Qi Hui Hui, and said with some pain in his voice, "This is a small local specialty; I hope you will accept it."

Beside Qi Hui Hui raised an eyebrow, took the brocade box, opened it, and found a piece of deer antler.

Beside Qi Hui Hui looked at his somewhat pale face and immediately understood; no wonder he was in pain, he must have gotten it to supplement himself.

Beside Qi Hui Hui chuckled, "Teacher Lei is joking; it was just a small conflict, a minor quarrel. It's not a big deal; I didn't take it to heart."

"I've accepted it; you don't need to think too much either."

Saying this, he took out a pack of soft Chunghwa, opened it, and handed one to him.

Seeing this, Lei Jiayin felt slightly pleased, took one out, and lit it.

Just as he was about to return it to Beside Qi Hui Hui, Beside Qi Hui Hui waved his hand, "It's yours."

"I only have one pack left; don't mind that."

He usually smoked Liqun himself; the soft Chunghwas were for sharing. Unfortunately, today only one pack remained.

"Heh, how could I mind?" Lei Jiayin waved his hand, a smile appearing on his large face. He knew the grudge between him and Beside Qi Hui Hui was now put aside.

There would be no future cases of kicking someone when they are down or setting traps for each other; future work would go smoothly.

All day today, he had been tormented by this matter, nearly driving himself inward.

"Oh, by the way, this is an invitation; I'm getting married soon." Lei Jiayin took out a red invitation and smiled, "Come for a drink then."

"Oh?" Beside Qi Hui Hui gave a speechless smile, "So the feelings were waiting for me here? Now I have to give a gift money."

"Haha, so my deer antler cost has been recovered." Lei Jiayin also made a joke.

"Do you need me to help as a groomsman?" Beside Qi Hui Hui flipped through the invitation and asked with a smile.

Lei Jiayin hurriedly said, "That won't be necessary!"

With Beside Qi Hui Hui's looks and smile comparable to Leon Lai, if he really became his groomsman, who knows how many female cousins and aunts would be delighted.

The trouble would fall on him then.

Moreover, if Beside Qi Hui Hui stood next to him, the audience would easily get confused about who was the groom; all the spotlight would be stolen by Beside Qi Hui Hui!

"Alright then..." Beside Qi Hui Hui nodded, "But why is this timing a bit tight?"

"It's about the same time as our film crew's shooting schedule, right?"

"Yes." Lei Jiayin nodded, "After finishing this play, I will get married."

Beside Qi Hui Hui: "..."

Brother, that phrase shouldn't be said!

Back in his own room, Lei Jiayin took a shower and prepared to fall asleep immediately; he was currently supplementing his kidneys... ahem, I mean, nurturing his body, and didn't want to stay up late.

However, thinking that Beside Qi Hui Hui's play was airing today, he realized he knew a bit too little about Beside Qi Hui Hui.

He immediately turned on his computer to Baidu, to check out Beside Qi Hui Hui's play and also Beside Qi Hui Hui himself.

That night, he hadn't talked much about Beside Qi Hui Hui with his partner.

He wasn't a pervert; who would spend time alone with their fiancée without being sweet to each other, but instead talk about another handsome guy?

So until now, he didn't know much about Beside Qi Hui Hui.

Quickly, relevant news articles appeared on the webpage, along with videos of catching fugitives, and a photo of Beside Qi Hui Hui with a banner.

"Holy crap... so fierce?" Lei Jiayin was dumbfounded; he only then realized Beside Qi Hui Hui was far from simple.

He immediately opened a video website and found the TV program promoting "The Disguiser".

On the program, director Jiang Wei mentioned Beside Qi Hui Hui's act of bravery many times.

He also mentioned Beside Qi Hui Hui helping to film the fight scenes, which drew exclamations from the host and the audience.

Under the video, netizens discussed fervently:

"If you didn't say it, I would have forgotten; isn't this the play called 'The Disguiser'?"

"Holy crap, it's finally airing."

"What's going on? Isn't Beside Qi Hui Hui the protagonist? Why is it Liu Huaqiang?"

"Watched two episodes; Beside Qi Hui Hui hasn't appeared yet, but it's quite interesting."

"Is this an actor? Why is he doing the director's job?"

On the internet, although Beside Qi Hui Hui hadn't appeared in "The Disguiser" yet, his name had already become famous, attracting countless expectations.

"Awesome..." Lei Jiayin grinned, unable to help muttering.

A touch of respect arose in his heart; perhaps not making a scene with Beside Qi Hui Hui was a very correct decision.

The next day!

Filming continued, but unlike yesterday, this scene included Li Caihua's shots.

"3, 2, 1, action!"

At the command, Hong Shixian played by Beside Qi Hui Hui and Ai Li played by Li Caihua walked downstairs arm-in-arm, pulling and tugging at each other.

Hong Shixian wanted to break free, but Ai Li stuck tightly to Hong Shixian's body.

After struggling twice, Hong Shixian simply couldn't break free.

"Good, cut!" Director Lin shouted. "Next shot."

"Three, two, one, action!"

The clapperboard snapped down; Ai Li, arm-in-arm with Hong Shixian, suddenly turned pale, said nothing, and dashed behind a pillar in the lobby.

Beside Qi Hui Hui perfectly portrayed a look of confusion and bewilderment, then shifted to guilt and unease.

The transition between the two expressions was extremely smooth.

This scene was the preceding shot to yesterday's fight sequence.

After sneaking around in the office with Ai Li, Hong Shixian came downstairs and ran straight into his brother-in-law, Lin Yide.

Ai Li was startled and hurried to hide; Hong Shixian first looked confused, then grew guilty upon seeing Lin Yide.

"Good, cut!" Director Lin shouted, thoroughly satisfied with Beside Qi Hui Hui and Li Caihua's performances.

The assistant director slapped Lei Jiayin on the shoulder from off-camera: "Your turn—continue yesterday's fight scene."

"Okay..." Lei Jiayin nodded, took a deep breath.

"Next shot—Beside Qi Hui Hui and Lei Jiayin, ready. Extras, take your positions." Director Lin directed the actors' movements.

"Three, two, one, action!"

Crack!

The clapperboard snapped down—officially rolling.

"What kind of attitude is that? I was blind to let my sister marry you!" Lin Yide roared in fury.

He suddenly gathered strength and swung a wide punch toward Hong Shixian, portrayed by Beside Qi Hui Hui.

Beside Qi Hui Hui timed it perfectly, tilted his head aside, and clutched his face in stunned shock.

Enraged, Lin Yide swung again, landing the punch squarely on Hong Shixian's face.

"How dare you hit me!" Hong Shixian pointed at Lin Yide and roared: "Security! Security!"

"Hit you? I'll kick you too!" Lin Yide raged, flailing wildly, but was dragged away mercilessly by security.

"Don't force me to lay hands on you!" Hong Shixian growled a warning.

"Good, cut!" Director Lin beamed—unbelievably, it passed on the first take.

Had Beside Qi Hui Hui and Lei Jiayin finally made peace?

"Makeup team, you're up!" the assistant director shouted. "Hurry!"

Hong Shixian's bruised face needed makeup, and a few more shots for this scene were still required.

Soon, makeup was done, the additional shots filmed, and Lei Jiayin could finally rest.

But Beside Qi Hui Hui couldn't—he was the male lead, with far more scenes ahead.

Before Beside Qi Hui Hui could sit down, the assistant director pulled him aside to rehearse lines with Qiu Chixuan and Li Caihua.

Lei Jiayin, feeling light and free, walked behind the director to watch the scene—today, for once, he wasn't shy.

"Director, how come Beside Qi Hui Hui gets to be the male lead?" Lei Jiayin asked, watching Beside Qi Hui Hui about to be surrounded by beautiful actresses.

Northeastern men are dependable, generous, and admit their mistakes—but they also have a dark side.

For instance: they get stuck on things!

He just couldn't understand—could someone really become the male lead of a drama just because he was good-looking?

Nearby, Chi Shuai cast a glance, curious and slightly amused, toward Lei Jiayin.

To be honest, he was a little resentful too.