Chapter 50: Kissing Scene Postponed (Please Favorite and Recommend)

"Yes," Li Caihua said with exasperation, as if scolding iron that wouldn't turn into steel: "You're a citizen of a developed country; you should stand tall and face Qi Hui directly!"

【1】 "Exactly." Li Caihua said, frustrated that Qiu couldn't live up to expectations: "You're a citizen of a developed country — you should straighten your back and face Qi Hui properly!"

"Don't just lose your mind every time you see a handsome guy; there are plenty of men in this world more handsome than Qi Hui."

【2】 "Don't go gaga the moment you see a handsome guy. There are plenty of men in this world better-looking than Qi Hui."

"Think of those long-legged oppas in your country; how handsome, tall, and dashing they are—true flower boys!"

【3】 "Think about those long-legged oppas back in your country — so handsome, so tall, so dashing, such pretty boys!"

Qiu Chixuan looked at Li Caihua in confusion, wondering why she found those flat-faced men attractive but didn't think Qi Hui was good-looking.

【4】 Qiu Chixuan looked at Li Caihua in confusion — why did Caihua think those big round faces were good-looking, and not think Qi Hui was good-looking?

"Besides, don't you think the men in your country are of such high quality? They can sing, dance, and act, and they treat girls so well and take such good care of them," Li Caihua continued her rant.

【5】 "And don't you think the men in your country are high-quality? They can sing, dance, act — and they're so good to girls, so attentive." Li Caihua kept firing away.

"Heh..." Qiu Chixuan gave a fake smile; those men wouldn't even treat her to a slice of watermelon or a barbecue meal.

【6】 "Heh…" Qiu Chixuan forced a smile. Those guys wouldn't even treat her to a watermelon or a barbecue.

For those guys, spending money to woo girls wasn't worth it; it was better to take that cash straight to a nightclub, where they'd meet plenty more and better ones anyway.

【7】 For those guys, spending money to woo girls wasn't worth it — better to take that money straight to a nightclub, where they'd meet plenty more and better ones anyway.

Otherwise, where do you think all that citric acid sildenafil in the Han River comes from?

【8】 Otherwise, where do you think all that sildenafil citrate along the Han River comes from?

Seeing the slight indifference flash across Qiu Chixuan's face, Li Caihua felt a wave of helplessness.

【9】 Watching the flicker of indifference cross Qiu Chixuan's face, Li Caihua felt a wave of helplessness.

Why was she so impossible to reason with?

【10】 Why won't she just listen?

Mainland men are so uncultured and lack romance, plus they have to support a whole extended family; how can they compare to men from Hong Island and South Korea?

【11】 Mainland guys are so tacky and have zero romance, plus they have a whole family to support — how can they compare to guys from Hong Kong Island or South Korea?

On the other side, under an electric fan.

【12】 Meanwhile, under the electric fan.

Listening to Lei Jiayin complain about Li Caihua, Qi Hui instinctively stroked his chin: "From the way you describe it, is she deliberately messing with you?"

【13】 Qi Hui listened to Lei Jiayin complaining about Li Caihua and unconsciously rubbed his chin: "From what you're saying, she's deliberately targeting you?"

"She dares!?" Lei Da glared fiercely and declared: "Do you think this is still the nineties, right when we just entered the millennium?"

【14】 "She dares!?" Lei Da's eyes went wide as he said with fierce authority: "You think this is the nineties, right when we just entered the millennium?"

"That woman is just all talk; it's only been a few years since the Little White Dragon incident; what happened to those two people?"

【15】 "That woman can only yap with her mouth. It's only been a few years since the Little White Dragon incident — how are those two doing now?"

"One was directly blacklisted, and the other's fame was cut in half."

【16】 "One got blacklisted outright, the other had their fame cut in half."

"Moreover, two years ago, Teacher Guanxi swept away the new generation of actors from Hong Island; they no longer have the qualification to compete with us."

【17】 "And a couple years back, Brother Guanxi single-handedly sent off Hong Kong Island's new generation of actors — those people lost the right to compete with us long ago."

Hearing this, Qi Hui nodded: "That's true."

【18】 Hearing this, Qi Hui nodded: "That's true enough."

Teacher Guanxi is such a good person, sending us both benefits and opportunities.

【19】 Teacher Guanxi is such a good person — sending us benefits and opportunities alike.

"Of course... one thing at a time, let's continue," Lei Jiayin went on: "That woman can't really do anything to us, but she's so annoying that I just want to slap her."

【20】 "Of course… one thing at a time, let's keep going." Lei Jiayin continued: "That woman can't really do anything to us, but she sure makes you uncomfortable — makes you want to slap her across the face."

"Acting with her makes me feel uncomfortable all over!"

【21】 "Acting opposite her, every part of you feels off!"

"Let me tell you, keep a few packs of cigarettes in your pocket; smoke them when you're feeling down, and don't hold it in!"

【22】 "Let me tell you something — keep a few packs of cigarettes in your pocket. When you're feeling bad, have a smoke — don't bottle it up!"

"If she weren't a woman, you'd see how I'd beat her up!"

【23】 "If she weren't a woman, just watch how I'd take her down!"

Lei Jiayin ended his speech with a vicious tone.

【24】 At the end, Lei Jiayin said viciously.

Qi Hui stroked his chin thoughtfully, then nodded slightly.

【25】 Qi Hui rubbed his chin, lost in thought, then gave a slight nod.

He recalled his observations at the Magnolia Awards ceremony, where actors from Hong Island and foreigners alike displayed an inexplicable arrogance toward the mainland.

【26】 He thought back to what he'd seen at the Magnolia Awards ceremony — Hong Kong Island actors, and foreigners too, all carried a strange arrogance when facing the mainland.

He truly didn't know where they got the confidence.

【27】 He really didn't know where they got their confidence.

……

【28】 …

Time passed quietly until it was time to get back to work.

【29】 Time drifted on, and it was time to start work again.

The executive director was assigned to filming, while Director Lin pulled Qi Hui and Li Caihua aside.

【30】 The assistant director was assigned to go shoot, while Director Lin pulled Qi Hui and Li Caihua aside.

"The next shooting schedule is for the scene where Ellie seduces Hong Shixian," Director Lin said. "This part is crucial, and I expect you both to give it your absolute best."

【31】 "The upcoming shooting schedule is the scene where Aili seduces Hong Shixian." Director Lin said: "This part is very important — I hope you'll bring your full energy to it."

This plot point is of paramount importance; it marks the beginning of Hong Shixian's downfall and serves as the catalyst for the story's development.

【32】 This storyline is the top priority — it's the beginning of Hong Shixian's fall, and the trigger for the plot's development.

"Okay," Qi Hui nodded.

【33】 "Got it." Qi Hui nodded.

"Director, how many kissing scenes are there?" Li Caihua suddenly asked.

【34】 "Director, how many kissing scenes are there?" Li Caihua suddenly asked.

Director Lin flipped through his documents: "I haven't counted, but there are quite a few."

【35】 Director Lin flipped through the documents in his hand: "Haven't counted, but quite a few."

"Can we postpone the kissing scenes? Or find me a stunt double?" Li Caihua said. "I'm not ready yet..."

【36】 "Can the kissing scenes be postponed? Or get me a stand-in." Li Caihua said: "I'm not ready yet…"

Qi Hui glanced at her with an expression of keen interest.

【37】 Qi Hui glanced at her, his gaze curious and amused.

It was just as Lei Jiayin had said; she was difficult to get along with.

【38】 Just as Lei Jiayin had said — hard to deal with.

"Then prepare now; we can't postpone, and there will be no stunt double," Director Lin said coldly, not indulging her.

【39】 "Then prepare now. Can't be postponed, and there's no stand-in." Director Lin didn't indulge her, saying flatly:

"You don't have much time left."

【40】 "You don't have much time left."

"Okay..." Li Caihua's expression changed slightly; she nodded repeatedly, then rolled her eyes and said, "Here's what I'm thinking: for intimate scenes, we have to hug and kiss."

【41】 "Alright…" Li Caihua's expression shifted slightly. She nodded repeatedly, then rolled her eyes and said: "Here's what I'm thinking — intimate scenes involve hugging and cuddling, plus kissing scenes."

"But look how hot the weather is; can't we postpone this a bit?"

【42】 "But look how hot the weather is now — couldn't we postpone it a bit?"

"If we shoot now, the effect won't be good; we can't have two people hugging while covered in sweat, can we?"

【43】 "If we shoot now the effect won't be great — we can't have two people drenched in sweat hugging each other, right?"

"And what about the clothes? They'll be soaked with sweat before we even start hugging."

【44】 "And what about the clothes? They'd be soaked through with sweat before we even hug."

Hearing this, Director Lin stroked his chin; he could see the woman was slacking off, or perhaps resisting working with Qi Hui, but her argument did have some merit.

【45】 Hearing this, Director Lin rubbed his chin. He could tell this woman was slacking off — or rather, she was somewhat resistant to working with Qi Hui — but her words did have some merit.

After thinking it over, Director Lin agreed to the proposal: "Fine, let's switch to another scene."

【46】 After thinking it over, Director Lin agreed to the suggestion: "Fine, then let's switch to a different scene."

"We'll shoot the underwater scene, the one where you both drown and die in the finale."

【47】 "We'll shoot the water scene — the one at the end where you two drown and die."

"Okay..." Qi Hui had no objections.

【48】 "Alright…" Qi Hui had no objections.

He originally couldn't swim, but hadn't he just unlocked a swimming skill from Lei Jiayin?

【49】 He couldn't originally swim, but hadn't he just gotten a swimming skill from Lei Jiayin?

"Thank you, Director," Li Caihua sighed in relief, a smile appearing on her face: "I can swim too."

【50】 "Thank you, Director." Li Caihua breathed a sigh of relief, a smile breaking across her face: "I can swim too."

"Alright, finish today's scenes first; you'll be notified when to shoot the underwater scene," Director Lin said, as he needed to prepare, file reports with the government, and arrange for a kayak, life rings, life jackets, and lifeguards.

【51】 "Alright, finish today's scenes first. Wait for notice on the water scene." Director Lin said — he had to go prepare, report to the government, and arrange kayaks, life rings, life jackets, and lifeguards.

It was quite troublesome.

【52】 A bit of a hassle.

Moreover, they had to film not only the finale scene for Hong Shixian and Ellie, but also the scene where Lin Pinru falls into the water.

【53】 And besides, he had to shoot not only the ending scene with Hong Shixian and Aili, but also the scene where Lin Pinru falls into the water.

They couldn't possibly film them separately, could they?

【54】 He couldn't shoot them separately, could he?

That would require writing two separate applications and filing two reports; just thinking about it made him feel it was too much trouble, so he needed to inform Qiu Chixuan as well.

【55】 That would mean writing two applications and filing two reports — just thinking about it gave him a headache, so he'd have to talk to Qiu Chixuan's side too.

This scene would require some preparation time.

【56】 This scene needed some prep time.

Director Lin hurried off, briefly instructing the executive director along the way.

【57】 Director Lin rushed off in a whirlwind, giving the assistant director some instructions on the way.

Since the original shooting schedule had changed, Li Caihua had to go over to Lei Jiayin's set to shoot a few additional shots.

【58】 Since the original shooting plan had changed, Li Caihua had to go reshoot a few shots with Lei Jiayin.

On the contrary, Qi Hui found himself unusually free.

【59】 Qi Hui, on the other hand, was rarely free.

Usually, he was the busy one while Lei Jiayin had free time, but now the roles were reversed.

【60】 Usually he was the busy one and Lei Jiayin was free — now it was the other way around.

Qi Hui took out his phone to check if Jing Tian had sent a message.

This girl had a strong desire to express herself, constantly sharing things from school or talking about other matters with him.

Qi Hui liked listening.

Unlike Yang Mi, who was a bit too wordy over there.

Several times Qi Hui wanted to find some mysterious website and code to send to her.

Beep beep beep~

The message notification sound rang out.

"Senior Brother, I uploaded that video to several websites; your popularity is so high!" Jing Tian said, and sent a screenshot.

"Sorry, I forgot you are using mobile QQ now (⸝⸝•༝•⸝⸝)੭," Jing Tian continued, adding a blushing, shy kaomoji.

"Ah... it's fine, I'll watch it when I get back," Qi Hui replied: "Did netizens not scold me in the comments under the video?"

"No, netizens all said you have so many flirtatious lines," Jing Tian laughed:

"After you put Xie Ruolin's lines into one video, I only then realized you have so many flirtatious lines hahaha... ~(‾⌣‾~)"

Qi Hui's face darkened; why did everyone say that?

Those lines of Xie Ruolin were clearly life philosophy, okay?

"Ahem, thank you, Junior Sister; I'll treat you to a big meal when I get back," Qi Hui said.

"Okay," Jing Tian replied: "But what if I get fat from eating?"

In the room in the Imperial Capital, Jing Tian had already picked up a dumbbell.

She wanted to burn off the fat in advance so she could eat freely when Qi Hui returned.

"Being a bit fleshy is good," Qi Hui said: "The female lead in our crew has legs so thin they look like bamboo sticks; even black stockings can't save them, they look ugly."

"Ah, this..." Jing Tian saw this sentence and tilted her head.

Immediately, she stopped exercising, pulled over a mirror, and looked at her leg shape.

At the same time, she imagined in her mind what she would look like wearing black stockings.

"Maybe I should try black stockings too?" Jing Tian's big eyes rolled; she had never worn black stockings before.