Chapter 5 Cooking
Chapter 5 Cooking
When Tang Xu opened his eyes, he was in a trance for a moment.
Shabby chandeliers, yellowed curtains, wardrobes with peeling paint.This is the crew's hotel.
Thinking that there was still a fight scene to be filmed in the afternoon, Tang Xu quickly sat up and began to make the bed.While changing clothes, his gaze inadvertently glanced at the plastic bag on the bedside.
There are several big green characters of "XX Pharmacy" clearly printed on it.
All the images of meeting Liang Yun yesterday flooded into his mind, Tang Xu stared at the bag of medicine for a few seconds, then turned and went into the bathroom.
On the way to the set, Tang Xu received an unexpected call.
"The male second audition? Is it Director Li's new film?" Tang Xu pressed his forehead in disbelief: "Sister, are you kidding me?"
The person on the other end of the phone was the lead actress in the drama he participated in back then. Her name was Liu Qian. She was a northern girl with a bright and attractive appearance and a generous personality.She and the director fell in love because of the drama, and they got married not long after graduation. Tang Xu also attended their wedding.After getting married, Liu Qian faded out of the showbiz and devoted herself to supporting her husband's director career.
"Of course I'm not kidding. A friend of mine got the news that Director Li was dissatisfied with the list given by the investor and wanted to pick a few more people. Therefore, the public audition is open. Anyone who is interested can sign up."
"I heard that the male protagonist is Yan Fei?" Tang Xu recalled the relevant news he had read on the Internet before.
"Well, Yan Fei's male lead is basically decided, and the third male lead seems to be Xu Qiuyang."
They are all well-known names in the entertainment industry, one is a popular superstar in film and television, with top traffic; the other is a newcomer with both acting skills and good looks, sought after by thousands of fans.Tang Xu thought on his knees, and knew that those who went to the audition would definitely step through the threshold, and there was no hope that it would be his turn, an unknown [-]-tier actor.
"Director Li only made movies before. This is his first TV series. The photographer and screenwriter are also the queen team he used to make movies. The quality of the drama is absolutely guaranteed. I will send you the audition time and address later, This drama is adapted from the novel of the same name, it is called Luan Chen, you should search it online, it is best to watch it once, familiarize yourself with the characters and plot in advance, and you will be prepared when the time comes."
Tang Xu took a breath and said, "Thank you senior sister, I will give it a try."
"There is nothing to be thankful for. How long have we known each other?" The laughter on the other end was clear, and suddenly the topic changed: "When is your current drama wrapping up, and we have time to get together?"
"It's coming soon, it should be over in about two days."
"Lao Chen's documentary is just going to be filmed in City A. Are you in Tianlin? We should pass by there and have dinner together then?"
"Okay, I invite you to have dinner with Lao Chen."
"Okay, then it's settled." I don't know what to think, the other end hesitated for a few seconds, and said softly: "By the way, Tang Xu, are you still alone now? Have you talked about a friend or something..."
Tang Xu was taken aback for a moment, senior sister has never been a gossip person, why would she suddenly ask such a question today?
"Tang Xu, don't feel pressured, I won't introduce you to someone. I just think it's not easy for you to be outside alone. If someone can take care of you..."
Looking at the bumpy road outside the window, Tang Xu laughed and said, "Actually, it's not bad to be alone, I'm at ease. Sister, you don't have to worry about me."
"Yeah." The other end seemed to be relieved: "Don't feel pressure to go to the audition, Tang Xu, you are no worse than those big-name actors, no matter what the result is, you must have self-confidence, understand?"
"clear."
After hanging up the phone, the set is almost here.Taking advantage of the time when the makeup artist was putting on makeup for him, Tang Xu bought the genuine e-book of "Rebellious Officials" on his mobile phone, planning to go back and read the novel carefully at night.The fight scene in the afternoon was the most difficult scene to film. He fought hard with the assassin in the bamboo forest. In the end, in order to save the male lead, he blocked the poisoned arrow shot by the assassin with his body and died on the spot.Director Wu has always pursued aesthetics in his fight scenes. For a few minutes of shooting, he may have to grind it over and over again, and shoot for a whole day.Tang Xu hung on the wire, his back hit the hard bamboo repeatedly, and was bounced back into the air by inertia.At the end of the last one, he got off from Wia, almost lying on the ground without getting tired.
"Xiao Tang, you've worked hard, you've done well." Director Wu raised his head from behind the monitor.
"It should." Tang Xu didn't dare to take credit.
"By the way, don't you have announcements tomorrow and the day after tomorrow? I only see two literary dramas. Let's shoot together tomorrow, so you won't have to wait on the set."
Tang Xu didn't expect such a good thing to happen, he was flattered and said: "Thank you director, then I'll come back tomorrow?"
"Well, let's go back and rest early." Director Wu waved his hand and started talking to the director of photography beside him.
At this time, the sky was already dark, Tang Xu went to the tent to take off his make-up, changed his clothes and came out, his stomach was already growling with hunger.He got on the crew's bus and went to a restaurant in the town to eat.There is a Hunan rice noodle restaurant in the town that he often goes to. There are few customers at night, and he sits alone on a long, greasy wooden table, eating rice noodles with his head bowed.The old TV set in the corner was broadcasting financial news, and the host’s unwavering voice echoed over the small restaurant:
"It is reported that the domestic daily necessities retail giant Liang's Group is about to acquire the US-funded fast-moving consumer goods company MF with an offer price of 3.6 million US dollars. As soon as the news of the acquisition came out, Liang's stock price rose rapidly, and it has risen to..."
He raised his head, and the majestic office building of the Liang Group appeared on the TV screen. The camera suddenly turned and pointed at a black Bentley parked by the fountain. A tall and slender figure got out of the car and was surrounded by everyone. into the office building.
"Comments believe that the new CEO of Liang Group has made frequent big moves less than two months after taking office. The previous acquisition of Starfish Culture made the industry think that Liang Group is about to enter the entertainment industry, but now it has brought the poorly managed MF under its banner. It's a bit bold..."
"Boss, pay the bill!" Tang Xu raised his head and said after eating the last piece of rice noodles in the bowl.
"Here we come." The boss's elementary school kid ran over and said in a childish voice, "Ten yuan."
Tang Xu took out ten yuan from his wallet and gave it to him, and said with a smile, "Take it well, don't lose it."
"I've collected all the money these days." The little boy puffed out his chest confidently: "I'm good at arithmetic."
"What's so good, you haven't finished your math homework yet!" The boss's loud voice came from behind the curtain.
The little boy stuck out his tongue, and immediately ran over with the money: "Got it, do it right away."
Tang Xu came out of the store with a smile on his lips.He was not in a hurry to go back to the hotel, and walked slowly on the road alone.The scent of sweet-scented osmanthus was faintly wafting in the wind. He looked up at the night sky. The moon was very round tonight, and there was not a single cloud. He could still see a few stars.He looked at the moon, as if returning to that night six years ago.
The audition for the school drama went well, he joined the crew that day, and then stayed on the crew for about a month. As soon as his role was finished, he immediately bought a plane ticket and flew back to school.
He couldn't wait to see Liang Yun.After putting the suitcase in the dormitory, he carried two bags of special products bought from the airport, and excitedly ran to the door of Liang Yun's apartment.
Liang Yun probably wouldn't think too much about seeing him in the name of giving him special products.
However, when he rang the doorbell, no one answered; he also called Liang Yun, but no one answered.It is impossible for Liang Yun to be in class this weekend.
Tang Xu had no choice but to call Lao Chen, but got a piece of news that stunned him for a moment: Liang Yun seemed to be in love, and he hadn't returned to the apartment these days.
"Qianqian told me that she often saw Liang Yun walking with the campus beauty of K University recently. They are very close. I asked him to see the exhibition a few days ago and he also said that he had something at home. I guess he is I'm with that girl." Old Chen chewed the fried noodles in his mouth, thought of something, and said with a wicked smile: "It's so late now, and he hasn't come back yet, could it be... Hehe, the two of you have gone to a room? "
"My head is full of dirty thoughts." Liu Qian on the opposite side rolled her eyes.
"That's what it is. Hey Tang Xu, it doesn't matter when the special products are delivered, or you send them to my dormitory first? I know you two have a good relationship, so don't be sad. Liang Yun is not the kind of person who values sex over friends. will forget about us."
"Eat your fan." Liu Qian tapped him on the forehead, she snatched the phone, and said to the other end: "Tang Xu, don't wait, just leave your things at the door, just leave a note and you'll be fine." .Come over for a barbecue, Meijia and the others are here, we will welcome you."
"Well, you can eat. I haven't packed my things, so I won't go there." Tang Xu forced a smile.
After hanging up the phone, he put the two bags of special products at the door, looked at the closed door again, and then turned and left.
After learning that Liang Yun had a girlfriend, Tang Xu spent nearly a week in a daze.He was tanned when he was filming in other places, and he didn't eat well or sleep well this week. His whole body was sallow and thin. When Liang Yun saw him again, he was shocked.
"Tang Xu, why are you like this?"
The two met at the south gate of the school. Liang Yun was carrying a suitcase with a dusty look on his face; while Tang Xu was walking on the road with a history of Western drama in his hand.
"You..." Seeing the suitcase in his hand, Tang Xu naturally remembered the rumors he had heard before.His throat slid twice with difficulty, and he said in a low voice, "Congratulations, you have a girlfriend."
"What girlfriend?" Liang Yun was at a loss: "I just came back from my hometown. My grandmother passed away a few days ago. I went back to my hometown to attend the funeral."
Now Tang Xu was stunned, he said blankly: "I heard from Lao Chen, he said that Sister Qian saw you with the campus belle of K University..."
"That's the daughter of a family friend of my dad's. She just got into K University and is unfamiliar with many things. Uncle asked me to take care of her." Liang Yun smiled helplessly: "They must have misunderstood."
"This-this." Tang Xu felt that the lifeless heart in his chest seemed to start beating enthusiastically again. He lowered his head and said embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, I didn't know your grandma passed away. Are you... all right?"
"It's okay." Liang Yun smiled, Qingjun's eyebrows were a little melancholy: "She walked away very peacefully, and finally talked to me for a while, I am already very satisfied."
Tang Xu saw the despondency in his eyes, and his chest was pulled up. He didn't know what to say, and silently reached out to help Liang Yun carry the suitcase.
"It's you, why have you tossed yourself like this?" Liang Yun suddenly looked at him, with thoughts and doubts in his eyes.
"Tired of filming over there?"
"It's...very tiring." Tang Xu said against his will: "Maybe it's my first time joining the group and I don't have much experience."
"I'll just get used to it in the future." Liang Yun comforted him, and asked a few more questions about the crew, and Tang Xu answered them one by one.Before they knew it, the two walked to the door of Liang Yun's apartment.
"Rose cake?" Liang Yun looked at the two bags of special products at the door in surprise, then glanced at Tang Xu: "You gave it?"
"not me--"
"There is still a note." Liang Yun squatted down, picked up the note on it, and read softly: "I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival in advance—Tang Xu."
Tang Xu clutched the handle of the suitcase, blushing with embarrassment: "Anyway, I'm filming over there, so I bought some special products for you. Seeing that you weren't here, I left it at the door."
He felt that his behavior in the past two days was really abnormal. How can there be such a mess between friends? It's still two men. I don't know if Liang Yun will think too much.
"Thank you." Liang Yun raised the corners of his mouth and brought up the two bags of special products: "Let's have dinner here tonight, I'll cook."
"You cook?"
"Why, dare not eat?" Liang Yun turned his head and glanced at him.
"I haven't seen you cook before." Tang Xu hesitated.The apartment's kitchen is very new, and Tang Xu never saw Liang Yun use it when he lived there.He looks like he doesn't touch the spring water with his fingers. Could it be possible that he can cook?
"Before I was too busy preparing for the exam, I didn't have much time." Liang Yun went in to change his shoes, and took the suitcase in Tang Xu's hand: "There is a vegetable market nearby, let's go shopping together later, what kind of food do you want to eat?"
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