Chapter 83

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There were several people sitting in the audition room, and their expressions were a bit tired. In the middle sat Director Yang Siwen, with deep cuts between his eyebrows, and his irritability was obvious.

"No. 67 Gu Chao, 21 years old, graduated from China Film and Television, auditioning for Xiao Cheng, right?" Someone looked at the registration form in their hands.

Gu Chao only took a quick glance around and found that the person who made the noise was the man who bumped into him outside the venue. The sign in front of the table read "Screenwriter Cheng Qing".

Gu Chao regained his slightly surprised look, nodded with a polite smile, "Yes."

"Let's get started."

Someone next to him stepped forward and handed Gu Chao a thin page of paper.

Gu Chao looked at it and started performing on the vacant space.

This small role is not difficult. He is one of the people affected by the disaster, and it is enough to show the fear of dying.

In less than two minutes, Gu Chao finished his performance.

He put away the expression on his face, appearing calm and composed, but in reality his heart was slightly raised.

This was his first audition, and for a great director like Director Yang, although he was confident enough in himself, he was still a little nervous.

No one spoke in the audition room for a while. Cheng Qing looked at Gu Chao with interest. The producer and assistant director looked at each other, and Director Yang sat up slightly.

When Gu Chao wanted to ask, what did Cheng Qing and Director Yang say? Director Yang suddenly said, "Try this scene again."

"Okay." Gu Chao stepped forward and took the paper handed out by Director Yang. Looking down, I was surprised to find that what Director Yang showed was the scene when the male protagonist failed to save the female protagonist for the first time.

This was an opportunity, and Gu Chao understood it immediately.

The hand holding the script was slightly closed, Gu Chao took two deep breaths, calmed down his turbulent mood, and closed his eyes.

He had simulated this scene off the court, but there was no script and he had to deduce the scene on his own, so he had to simulate it again.

After the audition, the number of people outside the venue decreased by half as time passed.

Gu Chao walked outside the hotel, squinted at the sunshine, and finally couldn't hold back, showing a big and bright smile.

Director Yang is famous for choosing people based on their strength. Judging from their reactions after the audition, Gu Chao is 70/80% sure of winning the male lead in "Retrospective". If it really succeeds, you won't have to worry about Gu Xi's treatment and hospitalization expenses for at least a year.

Gu Chao bent his light brown eyes and planned to buy some of Gu Xi's favorite snacks and go to the hospital to tell Gu Xi the good news.

He promised Gu Xi to visit her today.

Gu Chao left the hotel door briskly, not noticing the gaze of someone falling on his face in a luxury car parked not far away.

The young man's figure gradually disappeared, and Huo Jiangyue withdrew his gaze, thoughtfully.

So happy? Is there any good thing?

After a while, Special Assistant Liang, who had just entered the hotel, came out, returned to the car, and said thoughtfully: "Mr. Huo, Mr. Cheng said that the Huo family has nothing to do with him, and he will not go back to see the old head of the family."

Huo Jiangyue's expression became colder, and the whole body His aura became cold for a moment. He closed his eyes and said calmly, "Drive, go to the company."

Assistant Liang wiped his cold sweat and hurriedly responded: "Okay."

When Gu Chao arrived at the ward, Gu Xi was leaning against him. He was watching TV with a tablet on the bedside. When he saw his brother, he immediately put down the tablet in his hand, showed a surprised smile, and shouted: "Brother!"

Gu Chao came in carrying fruits and a few snacks, and said with a smile: "Looks like you are in good spirits. Not bad."

Gu Xi chuckled and looked at Gu Chao eagerly, waiting for Gu Chao to tell her what happened to her in the past few days.

Gu Chao washed an apple and sat down to peel it with a knife. While talking to Gu Xi, he dropped a bomb: "I resigned from Ning Hedong." "

Huh?" Gu Xi's face was shocked. She could tell that she My brother had a good impression of that benefactor, so why did he suddenly resign?

Immediately, Gu Xi keenly noticed that the name Gu Chao used to call Ning Hedong had changed. From the previous name of Brother Ning to the current full name, she asked: "Did something happen?"

Gu Chao shook his head and said nothing. He told Gu Xi that he planned to concentrate on filming, and then said: "I just went to audition for Director Yang's "Retrospective". Director Yang seems to be quite satisfied, maybe there is a chance of being selected." "Wow!

Brother is so awesome. ! It's "Retrospective", but I can definitely choose it." Gu Xi couldn't help but sit up a little, and said with surprise and pride: "Actually, I have long thought that you are very talented in filming, so you can be a stand-in for Ning Hedong. The actor is too talented. If you can think of resigning, I support you one million times!"

Gu Chao couldn't help but smile, looking at the little girl's round and smooth head, his eyes dimmed.

His sister is three years younger than him. She is only 18 this year. She originally planned to take the National Film Academy Examination like him. But she was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumor a year ago. The surgery was not successful. Her health is getting worse and worse, and now she can only rest in bed.

Perhaps because she didn't want to drag him down, Gu Xi even had the idea of ​​committing suicide. When he found out, he severely criticized her.

I don't know if the threat that if she jumped off the building, he would jump too had an effect. Since then, Gu Xi had a sunny and cheerful attitude every day, and she never had a bad thought. She only asked for help. Gu Chao was not allowed to visit her every day, he had to do what he liked, and when he visited her every once in a while, he told her what he had experienced during this period.

Sometimes when Gu Chao couldn't hold on anymore, Gu Xi could easily detect his emotions and comfort him in turn, so that he could regain his strength and continue working hard.

His sister was like a little sun. Every time he returned from the hospital, Gu Chao felt that his body was filled with warm power.

This time is no exception.

After returning to the small rental house from the hospital, Gu Chao lay relaxed on the bed. There were still two hours until the next part-time job, so he could rest for a while.

If this audition is successful, and "Looking Back" can be used as a springboard, I won't have to work part-time in the future.

Gu Chao curled his lips, feeling that his luck had improved a lot in the past few days, and his numb life suddenly became more vivid. He just went to the hospital and heard that his sister's condition had improved a little.

It seems like it started after meeting Huo Jiangyue?

Gu Chao blinked and remembered the phone call Huo Jiangyue had received. He turned over from the bed and took out his mobile phone to search for the current situation of the Huo family.

It is a pity that there is no news about the old man of the Huo family on the Internet. Also, for a behemoth like the Huo family, it is easy to suppress the news.

Gu Chao clicked casually and clicked on a report about Huo Jiangyue. The long list of resume and achievements in the business world shocked his eyes. No wonder Feng Yao, the protagonist in the dream, did not dare to touch Huo Jiangyue. moon.

Gu Chao held his mobile phone and read Huo Jiangyue's life as a novel by Long Aotian, reading it with gusto.

Unknowingly, the alarm clock rang. Gu Chaozheng saw how Huo Jiangyue turned the tide and saved a branch that was about to close down. He turned off his phone without hesitation, packed up and went out.

Gu Chaojie's part-time job is in a high-end restaurant. Today is Valentine's Day. The restaurant is holding a couple's event and there is not enough manpower, so he hired a few part-time students who are paid on a daily basis.

It was lunch time and the restaurant was full of couples.

Gu Chao was wearing a waiter's uniform suit, a crisp white shirt and black suit pants.

With a formulaic smile on his lips, he served every customer who came in.

Gu Chao was slightly startled when he saw a familiar person coming in.

"Mr. Huo." Gu Chao glanced at the well-dressed and restless young man beside Huo Jiangyue, his smile remained unchanged, and he understood clearly.

It is estimated that Huo Jiangyue is here for a blind date today.

"Is it you?" Huo Jiangyue was only surprised for a moment and looked at Gu Chao critically.

We met twice a day, plus the encounter two days ago, a total of three times. What a coincidence?

Is it intentional or unintentional?

Immediately, Huo Jiangyue's expression returned to normal, with no emotion on his face.

The young man next to him immediately asked, "Do you know each other?"

Before Huo Jiangyue could speak, Gu Chaoxian said with a smile, "I only met once, a guest."

Gu Chao didn't want to be misunderstood and delay Huo Jiangyue's blind date. .

Although if it develops as in the dream, Huo Jiangyue's blind date will never be successful. He is a picky person. In the original plot, it was already reluctant to agree to the blind date with the old patriarch Huo. In the end, until the old patriarch Huo passed away and the story ended, Huo Jiangyue still remained Alone.

However, Gu Chao has not yet confirmed the authenticity of the dream, and does not know if it is true.

Hearing this, the young man next to Huo Jiangyue was obviously relieved. Huo Jiangyue's expression remained unchanged and he glanced at Gu Chao lightly.

Gu Chao didn't notice his gaze and led the two of them to the reserved private room. After they finished ordering their meals, he quickly left.

Holding the menu in hand, Gu Chao thought about it and thoughtfully added an exclusive activity package for couples, just as repayment for the medical expenses Huo Jiangyue paid for him.

After just a few words of conversation, Huo Jiangyue lost interest.

This blind date was planned by the old man. He originally didn't want to come, but the old man looked like he would vomit blood if he didn't agree.

Now that I'm here, it's really not interesting at all.

The young man opposite noticed that his interest was waning, and his excited voice gradually became quieter.

Huo Jiangyue lowered her eyes and looked at the flowers on the table, and the figure just now flashed across her mind at an inappropriate time.

Didn't you faint just now? Why not take a good rest? In the hotel in the morning and in the restaurant at noon, can your body hold up after working so hard?

Thinking about it, Huo Jiangyue was so lost in thought that she didn't even notice when the air became quiet.

Until there was a knock on the door of the private room, and the unfamiliar waiter pushed the dining cart to serve food.

The dishes were all served, and a rose love dish suddenly appeared in the middle.

The young man opposite was stunned, glanced at Huo Jiangyue subconsciously, and with a little expectation, asked doubtfully: "We didn't order the couple's set meal? Did we make a mistake?" The

waiter checked the order, shook his head and said with a smile: "That's right, the money has already been paid."

Huo Jiangyue raised his eyes and moved his eyebrows slightly, understanding.

It was probably the young man who just made his own decision who placed the order for him.

What does it mean? To match him up with someone else?

The image of Gu Chao clarifying the relationship at the door without hesitation flashed through his mind. Huo Jiangyue raised an eyebrow and suddenly chuckled.

It's his own passion.

When the restaurant closed, Gu Chao received his daily salary and was surprised to find that his salary had increased ten times from the original amount.

He looked at the foreman in confusion, and the foreman explained: "Part of it is the tip that the guest specified for you." "

The guest said, thank you for the gift, but it's a pity that I didn't have the chance to eat it."

Gu Chao was stunned for a moment and responded. The guest coming here should be Huo Jiangyue. What does it mean if you don't have a chance to eat it? Did the blind date go sour?

Gu Chao glanced at the dark sky. He ordered Huo Jiangyue's order and then went to do other things. He didn't pay attention to them after that. It was so late now. He must have left and he couldn't pay back the money even if he wanted to.

"Thank you." Gu Chao thanked the foreman and was about to leave when the foreman suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, he also mentioned something to let you remember to take a rest." Gu Chao smiled, and his impression

of Huo Jiangyue came again. Promotion, I didn't expect that the boss was not only friendly to others, but also remembered that he fainted because he was too tired.

Gu Chao received his salary and went home. After thinking about it, he decided to give himself a day off tomorrow.

The text message of the audition results arrived on Gu Chao's mobile phone the next morning. He rarely slept in. When he heard the voice, he picked up the phone and took a look. His eyes were bent happily, and his light brown eyes reflected the blazing sun, shining brightly. Shine brightly.

Passed!

The crew asked him to sign the contract this afternoon and join the set tomorrow to start taking makeup photos and reading the script.

Gu Chao sent a screenshot of this text message to Gu Xi, and received a lot of compliments from his sister.

He closed the chat box with great enthusiasm, searched for the novel "Retrospective", and continued to study.

This is the first time that Gu Chao has participated in a major production not as a stand-in, but also as the male lead. He will never allow his performance to be poor. The people selected by Director Yang are all capable, and he cannot hold back.

In the afternoon, Gu Chao put on his best clothes and went to sign a contract with the crew. To his surprise, the person who came to sign the contract with him was Cheng Qing. In addition to being a screenwriter, Cheng Qing is also one of the investors of the crew.

The moment he got the contract, Gu Chaozai read it carefully many times.

He has no contract with a company and no works, but even so, the salary in the contract is generous enough.

After confirming that there were no loopholes in the contract, Gu Chao solemnly signed his name.

Cheng Qing put away the contract and stretched out his hand with a smile on his face: "Okay, then please give me some advice in the future, my leading actor."

Gu Chao shook hands with him and thanked him seriously: "Thank you, Teacher Cheng, for attending the audition." God gave me a chance."

He noticed at that time that it was Cheng Qing who said something to Director Yang that made Director Yang speak out.

Cheng Qing did not deny it, smiled slightly, and said: "You need to seize the opportunity. It is you who grasped this opportunity."

Gu Chao didn't like to owe favors. Hearing this, he smiled and said: "No matter what, thank you. I owe Teacher Cheng For this favor, I will do my best for the next movie."

Cheng Qing's smile grew wider, she glanced at Gu Chao appreciatively, and said with a smile, "I'm looking forward to it."

"But you have a chance to return this favor now. Cheng Qing thought of something and said, "Are you free on Saturday night in three days? I have to attend a banquet and I am missing a male companion."

Gu Chao blinked and nodded without hesitation.

Cheng Qing joked, "Aren't you afraid that I'll betray you if you agree so quickly?"

"I believe Teacher Cheng." Gu Chao raised his lips.

Cheng chuckled lightly, then said: "But that banquet is also good for you. It is full of big shots, and there are many senior executives of media companies. Haven't you signed a contract with the company yet? I will take you in, and you will do the rest. Watch it yourself."

Gu Chao looked at Cheng Qing in surprise, his eyes flashing slightly. Cheng Qing was too kind to him, so he had to think more.

Perhaps seeing through his thoughts, Cheng Qing explained with some meaning: "I just think you are very suitable for me, like the male protagonist in my book. Besides, these are just a little help to me, just a casual help, the main thing is It's up to you."

Gu Chao nodded and suppressed his thoughts.

As Cheng Qing said, you have to seize the opportunity yourself.

After seeing off Cheng Qing, Gu Chao stood up with his contract in hand. When he was about to get home, he suddenly remembered that the banquet Cheng Qing mentioned was completely consistent in time with the banquet where Feng Yao and Ning Hedong first met in the dream. .

He paused and had an idea.

Just in time, it was an opportunity to confirm whether that dream was the real future.

After joining the crew, Gu Chao moved to the hotel.

He mustered up his energy and was able to pass almost half of the scenes he shot on the first day.

Director Yang, who had always been strict, raised his brows and gave a rare compliment: "Mr. Cheng saw at the reading meeting yesterday that you have a profound understanding of characters. Today's shooting is really good. Keep up the good work."

Gu Chao smiled shyly. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Director Yang."

On the first day of filming, the progress was faster than expected, so Director Yang asked everyone to go back and rest early.

When Gu Chaogang returned to the hotel, Cheng Qing came to him with a black dress.

"Put on these clothes, they are new."

Gu Chao remembered what he promised, took the clothes into the room, and came out after a while, "Teacher Cheng, I'm ready." Cheng Qing, who

was waiting at the door, raised his eyebrows with satisfaction. Looking at the fresh and clean young man, he said: "Sure enough, a man can dress up and a horse can wear a saddle. He changed his clothes and outdone me."

Gu Chao said with a smile: "Teacher Cheng is also very handsome."

"Really? As long as you like it." Cheng Qing said jokingly.

Gu Chao didn't answer, the words were a bit ambiguous.

Cheng Qing accepted it and said, "Let's go."

Gu Chao nodded.

Cheng Qing's appearance is indeed good, and he definitely stands out among the crowd, but his eyebrows are a bit soft. If he had more powerful and profound eyebrows, he might barely be able to compare with Huo Jiangyue.

Gu Chao paused and couldn't help but look at Cheng Qing one more time.

Why hadn't I noticed before that Cheng Qing looked somewhat similar to Huo Jiangyue?

Cheng Qing asked doubtfully, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Gu Chao shook his head, raised his lips and smiled, putting his doubts in his heart.

One is named Cheng and the other is named Huo. It may be a coincidence.

They got in the car and soon arrived at the hotel where the banquet was being held.

There are many people in the hotel, everyone is dressed in luxurious clothes, holding goblets with wine sloshing in the glasses, and smiling faces. Under the shining of the gorgeous crystal lamp above their heads, it feels like they are drinking and drinking together, and they are intoxicated.

The arrival of Cheng Qing and Gu Chao briefly attracted a wave of attention. Many people cast curious eyes on the unfamiliar face of Gu Chao, and some looked at the excitement with interest.

Gu Chao noticed their gazes. The decent smile on his lips remained unchanged, but he had an extra thought in his heart.

Cheng Qing ignored those looks and stayed with Gu Chao for a while. After a while, he touched Gu Chao lightly, pointed in the direction and said, "I have something else to do. That's the boss of Huaxia Media over there. You can see for yourself." Come on."

Gu Chao nodded, watched Cheng Qing leave, and started talking to someone he didn't know.

He did not follow Cheng Qing's guidance to approach the boss, but looked for Ning Hedong, intending to see if he would follow the development in his dream.

Before Gu Chao could find Ning Hedong, Ning Hedong, who was pulled over by his manager, saw him first.

"Gu Chao?" Ning Hedong's eyes lit up, and he quickly ditched his manager and walked over in surprise, "It's really you."

The smile on Gu Chao's face faded a little, and he asked, "What's the matter?"

Ning Hedong approached him and looked around. Seeing that no one was paying attention, they whispered: "Gu Chao, I was too excited last time and said the wrong thing. Don't be angry."

Gu Chao said nothing.

Ning Hedong's eyes flashed, and he said: "It's true. After you left, I deeply reflected on my mistakes. I shouldn't have said that to you, nor should I ignore your efforts, nor should I forget that you still have more to do." You must be under a lot of pressure this year to bear your sister's medical expenses, right? I will compensate you..."

Ning Hedong whispered a lot. Gu Chao wanted to turn around and leave, but there were so many people present, Ning Hedong Dong finally helped him once, but he didn't have the respect of Fu Ning and Dong, so he never said a word.

The agent who was left behind saw the gestures of the person on the second floor and knew that Huo Jiangyue was planning to go back to his room. He was anxious. He looked at the two people who had been talking over there, gritted his teeth, and waved to the waiter to come over.

At this end, Gu Chao and Ning Hedong continued to talk. To be precise, Ning Hedong was performing a one-man show. Gu Chao just looked at him expressionlessly and said.

Ning Hedong took a deep breath and used his trump card, saying: "You have been with me for a year, and I have become accustomed to your existence. I will not ignore you this time. How about you coming back?" He knew that

Gu Chao liked it. He liked it so much that he became his shadow for a year. His words were undoubtedly hinting to Gu Chao that as long as Gu Chao came back, he could try to consider Gu Chao and date Gu Chao.

Ning Hedong thought Gu Chaohui would agree immediately.

Unexpectedly, the always kind person lost his smile. Gu Chao's face turned cold, his eyes were full of disappointment, and he lowered his voice and said in a deep voice: "Ning Hedong, I really regret liking you in the first place."

Sure enough, as mentioned in the dream, Ning Hedong treats feelings like child's play. He can use his feelings to ask Gu Chao to go back and help him continue filming. Naturally, he can also, like in the dream, agree to his confession for the sake of anger, and then watch helplessly. Use Feng Yao to deal with him.

Gu Chao's chest heaved, and he took the wine from the passing waiter's tray and drank it in one gulp.

The agent who had been observing this side almost dropped the wine glass in his hand.

After drinking a glass of wine, Gu Chao quickly calmed down. He looked at Ning and Dong and said expressionlessly: "I won't go back. I auditioned for Director Yang's "Retrospection" and the filming will take at least a few months. You don't want to go back in the future." Come to me and talk such useless nonsense."

Gu Chao dropped these words and turned to leave.

Ning Hedong's pupils shrank, thinking of rumors in the industry that an unknown newcomer had won the male lead role in "Retrospective". Could it be Gu Chao? !

He clenched his fists, and an indescribable anger surged into his heart. Ning Hedong looked at the waiter next to him who was about to speak, picked up another glass of dark red wine, and drank it down in one gulp.

The agent hiding in the dark breathed a sigh of relief and hurried forward with a smile.

Gu Chao felt a little regretful after drinking.

In the dream, Ning Hedong was tricked by drinking the wine drugged by his manager. Although he did not drink the wine given to Ning Hedong by his manager, since someone can drug him, who knows if other drinks are not clean.

He thought for a while, looked at the company bosses and senior executives at the party, and decided to wait until "Retrospective" was broadcast before signing a contract with the company. By then, if there is a work, the contract he signed would definitely be better than now.

Gu Chao sent a message to Cheng Qing, saying that he was drunk and was going back first.

Cheng Qing didn't reply, he must be busy.

Gu Chao put away his phone and was about to leave when he caught a glimpse of his agent and Ning Hedong going up to the second floor.

Before leaving, go check it out?

Find out if that story is just a dream, or if it is a real thing that will happen in the future.

In addition to returning Cheng Qing's favor, this was one of his biggest purposes for coming to this party.

Gu Chao stood there for almost a minute, then stepped up to follow.

He followed Ning and Dong from a distance, and watched as Ning and Dong suddenly staggered and began to lose consciousness. They were helped to a room by the manager who showed a happy expression.

Gu Chao's heart felt cold.

Everything is just like in the dream.

Whether it was Huo Jiangyue's grandfather who fell ill or Ning Hedong's traditional Chinese medicine.

Then will his sister be the same as in the dream?

Gu Chao's expression suddenly changed, and his expression was hidden in the shadows, showing a bit of indescribable gloom.

Gu Chao lowered his eyes, put aside those thoughts, and stepped forward to interrupt the agent's plan.

Regardless of whether the person being designed is Ning Hedong or not, watching people fall into a pit of fire is not his style.

But before he could step forward, an unknown flame suddenly surged through his body, which he couldn't suppress. It ignited all over his body in an instant, and the scene in front of him began to blur, hindering Gu Chao's movements.

Gu Chao held on to the armrest on the side, touched his hot cheek, and took a breath.

He also took Chinese medicine? when?

That glass of wine?

"Is it you again?"

A deep magnetic voice sounded from behind.

The young man holding half of his body on the railing slowly raised his eyes. The exposed eyes were stained by something, full of darkness, like thick night, containing invisible dangers.

Huo Jiangyue looked at Gu Chao who was completely different from the previous times in surprise. She walked over to help him up and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Gu Chao said nothing.

Realizing something, Huo Jiangyue touched Gu Chao's face with her hand, and the tentacles were indeed hot.

Huo Jiangyue frowned, almost convinced: "You have been drugged." The

dry and warm touch from his big hand was the best antidote to the unbearable fire-heat, and the touched cheek For a moment, he felt a chill that was so refreshing that he sighed, but the next moment, an even more turbulent heat swept through his body.

An undercurrent surged in Gu Chao's eyes, and his consciousness collapsed in a moment. He grabbed Huo Jiangyue's hand that was about to take away, pulled the person, pressed the person against the wall behind him, followed his instinct urgently, and kissed the person in front of him. Lips, seeking more antidotes.

Huo Jiangyue's pupils narrowed slightly, and the surprise that could not be concealed showed through his eyes.

It's another day of debt repayment~

Just a reminder, Xiao Gu is not as soft as a puppy on the surface, he is a wolf~ There should be an update at this point tomorrow, so everyone should check it out early, although I probably won't be able to write about the neck below, But the review... (you know)

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