Chapter 9, Please Act as a Friend (3)

Jia He was taken aback and reflexively followed A Qing's gaze to look towards the other side

As soon as Jiahe opened the door, Qiao Qiao's face immediately leaned in, grinning as she looked at her: "Who is it, hiding in the bathroom to listen on purpose?"

Today is the outdoor shoot, Director Jiang glanced at his watch, "We won't start until 2 PM this afternoon, so they probably haven't finished yet. Let's go take a look"

"I haven't had the chance to ask you, how is your friend's situation?" Yi Wenze, who was a head taller than her, stood in a position that blocked the wind, shielding Jia He from the cold breeze.

A woman dressed in a pink long down jacket just stood still, accompanied by a female assistant who was continuously on the phone. Because she was wearing a mask and wrapped in a scarf, and standing in an inconspicuous corner, no one noticed her for a moment, but Jia He could recognize her at a glance

There was only one particularly special occasion when he took a photo of a dish in his lunch box, exclaiming that the chicken leg was the best dish of the day. Jia He stared at that chicken leg, always feeling it looked familiar, and after thinking for a long time, he finally remembered that the meal that day was shared among everyone... It was still his own fan taking advantage of the situation, as he was sitting at the eastern 45 degrees of the lunch box, also gnawing on a chicken leg.

Whenever Jia He thinks of this matter, she cannot help but look for any signs on Yi Wenze's face, ultimately only able to sigh that an idol is indeed an idol, remarkably composed.

"You have been silent for a while, I thought I dialed the wrong number," Tian Chu said lightly, "It was a bit abrupt; I should have had my agent contact you, but since you are a friend of Aze, I thought it would be better to call myself"

Her voice is very pleasant to hear. Jiahe originally thought she resembled certain pop stars, forever tied to the recording studio. However, with just this one phone call, she understood the reason why Tianchu could rise to fame so quickly. It was not only due to her clever use of connections and rumors, but she also possessed some inherent talent.

Jia He, while at the hotel, began to take advantage of the unmodified free time to discuss the next script with Director Jiang. Sometimes, they would talk for four to five hours straight, and only when tired would she follow the crew to stroll around the set. She always stood at the back of a crowd watching Yi Wenze act or listening to the director discuss the play. Occasionally, everyone would greet each other, but due to being too busy, there was little communication.

Jia He almost spat blood: "It is about the endorsement matter, and also, she said she would come to Hengdian this week"

In fact, the place where she stands is not warm either, but at least it can block the wind

The snow is not heavy, but it is extremely cold

"Alright," Qiao Qiao glared at her resentfully, "If you won't say anything, then I won't tell you what I saw last night." As she spoke, she finished putting on her clothes and picked up the notice from under the door to examine it closely, "Don't you dare beg me."

Jia He did not dare to delay, quickly put on her clothes, and followed Director Jiang's car to the film set

In a moment of idolization, my mind went blank, and I couldn't think of anything at all

The plot is too clichéd, even a screenwriter who prides herself on being clichéd cannot accept it

Qiao Qiao bared her teeth and made a gesture, asking who she was. She placed her index finger on her lips and got out of bed

Tian Chu. Jia He reports honestly

Of course, in this world, where there is a perceptive Qiao Qiao, there must also be an oblivious A Qing

Jia He shook her head and said, "I just drank quite a bit at the hotel, no need for that. You should hurry in and take shelter from the wind." After she finished speaking, she took two steps back, making room for Yi Wenze, during which she nearly kicked over a chair, ... successfully kicking a lantern away ...

On Weibo, Yi Wenze occasionally posts some behind-the-scenes photos, most of which do not have any accompanying text.

Jiahe held the phone tightly, paused for a few seconds, and then said, "Hello"

Jia He did not take it seriously and took out her phone to call Xiao Yu. Upon hearing the news, Xiao Yu immediately reacted with a mainland version of a scream, repeatedly pressing Jia He to confirm whether she really had an affair with her idol. Before Jia He could finish speaking, Xiao Yu quickly reached a conclusion, urging her to use her beauty to obtain a bunch of signed photos to send over, so that she could keep them for future use in case of unemployment and sell them for a high price.

Jiahe, caught between laughter and tears, interrupted her, asking her to wait for further news, and decisively hung up the phone. She collapsed onto the bed. The comforter still held warmth as she buried her head, listening to Qiao Qiao's relentless questions, making an effort to maintain her pretense of being unresponsive.

Thus, Jiahe's journey of idol chasing has gradually entered its primitive stage, where watching Weibo surpasses watching real people.

That evening, she chatted with Director Jiang about the play until around seven or eight o'clock, when Director Jiang suddenly glanced out the window and said, "It's snowing again"

At this moment, the director signaled to continue. He handed the cup to A Qing, walked to the center of the lights, and began to rehearse quietly with Liao Jing. As Jia He was watching intently, A Qing beside her reached out to refill her water. After pouring halfway, she suddenly gasped and whispered, "Oh my, how did she get here?"

Today's phone calls are truly more absurd than the last one

Tian Chu pondered for a moment: "I will give your contact information to my agent, and if possible, I hope we can have the opportunity to collaborate." She suddenly said sorry, paused, and it seemed that someone nearby was speaking to her in a low voice, as the phone was covered and the sound was not very clear

As Yi Wenze stood still, A Qing approached with a thermos, naturally pulling out two paper cups, one for each of them. Jia He wanted to say it was unnecessary, but it was too late; she could only accept the idol-branded Fat Dazai, warm and silly, standing there with him. The snow fell heavier and heavier, truly resembling the last grasp of winter's tail, completely indulging in it.

Qiao Qiao blinked, then blinked again: "A thousand miles of pursuit? Who exactly is the rival of whom between the two of you?"

As I pondered, I began to right-click and save, feeling a little excited as I stored the photo in a folder, even going so far as to name it 'The Chicken Leg I Shared with My Idol'.

Her mind was filled with question marks, and she was somewhat dazed by this explosive hypothesis. The people outside could no longer wait and began to lazily knock on the door: "Open the door, open the door"

Unlike the thinly veiled gritting of teeth, Jia He appeared particularly calm. It seems that these years of screenwriting have not been in vain. Aside from being somewhat unhinged when facing her idol, even the most prominent stars are just ordinary passersby.

There is no need to be so polite; it is all business for the company. If I can take care of friends, that would naturally be even better

After Yi Wenze finished speaking, he instructed A Qing to fetch some hot water for the fans waiting outside. It was only then that Jia He realized that, due to the rare outdoor shoot today, there were more than ten fans in the distance, with Yi Wenze naturally accounting for the majority. As they were about to continue filming, he did not go over to greet them, unlike the male supporting actor who had gone over to make a few funny faces at the fans. However, just the act of fetching water showed that he still cared for his fans.

Silently lamenting in my heart, I have embarrassed myself again

Jia He patiently waited, looking at the large mirror in the restroom, trying to clear his mind

I have already connected her with the agent, and now it depends on how the negotiations go. Jiahe was filled with gratitude, still cautiously avoiding the name 'Tianchu'. "Thank you."

Soon, Qiao Qiao informed her that Tian Chu was indeed here to film, and the rapidly rising star had finally begun to cross over into other fields

In fact, what I truly did not expect was that after having breakfast with my idol, I received a call from his ex-wife

Would you like to have some hot water? Yi Wenze inquired gently, still draped in a heavy robe and theatrical costume, exuding an utterly charming demeanor.

I sincerely apologize. Jiahe walked into the restroom and quickly locked the door. Teacher Yi may have already mentioned to you that my friend is looking for a cosmetics spokesperson for a client and asked me for assistance. I didn't expect to be able to contact someone as prominent as you, and I momentarily failed to react.

Jia He took a deep breath and continued to play dead

"Hengdian?" Qiao Qiao squinted her eyes, "Filming? I'll have Xiao Ou check in the afternoon."

She arrived at the filming location, where quite a few people were gathered together, drinking hot water. After coming out of the hotel and sitting in the air-conditioned car, she initially felt only the cold when she got out. As she approached, she noticed that even the prop chairs were covered with a layer of thin ice, which made her more aware of the temperature. She began to repeatedly recall what this scene was about, wondering if it would be too cold for the idol, when a pair of black boots appeared before her eyes

Jiahe held the cup and turned to look outside, and indeed it was snowing again. The weather this year is truly strange; it is already the end of February yet it is still remarkably cold, and there is even snow falling.

Jia He had her hands in her pockets, wrapped up in a scarf that left only her eyes visible, which were dark and piercing. She stared at Yi Wenze for half a second before saying: "Director Jiang, look, it’s snowing. I came to check on the progress."

"Why come to the set in such cold weather?" Yi Wenze said

As Yi Wenze approached, Qiao Qiao happened to see Jia He and was about to greet her. However, upon seeing Yi Wenze, she immediately stopped in her tracks and, taking advantage of his back being turned to her, gave Jia He a gesture of encouragement. Jia He felt like crying but still had to maintain a stoic expression, not daring to let her idol see the secluded path behind her.

Due to returning to Hong Kong in three days, Yi Wenze's schedule is almost fully booked from morning to night in the following days

Jiahe said a good word, and then thanked several times in succession. The other side seemed to have urgent matters and did not say anything further. After hanging up the phone, she let out a long breath, trying to calm herself, but suddenly thought of a question: Is she coming to Hengdian this week? To see the idol? Could it be that they are going to reconcile?

After all the time spent singing her songs, this figure and these eyes are still quite easy to recognize

After a while, she finally released her hand and continued, "Originally, it was Sister Mai who came to ask me, but unexpectedly, Aze personally called me again." She did not continue speaking, only smiled and added, "This week, I will go to Hengdian, and everyone can have a meal together."