"Ji Yuhan?"

In the banquet hall, people are dressed in fragrant clothes, and the stars are shining.

When the man was exchanging glasses with others, a surprised male voice suddenly interrupted his self-recommendation.

"It's Hu Yangyang." A female producer stepped forward and said hello familiarly.

"Do you know each other?"

The man quickly calmed down his panic and said with a decent smile, "Sister Wang, we came from the same show, you forgot."

Ji Yuhan raised his eyes and looked at the man opposite him who was wearing a haute couture dress but had a weak and boneless demeanor. He held his forehead with a headache.

It's true that the two of them appeared on the same show, but they never got along well with each other.

If Ji Yuhan has the appearance of a handsome man and the heart of a tough guy, then Hu Yangyang has the appearance of a handsome man and the heart of a pretty boy.

It stands to reason that the two of them take different routes, one is a tough guy, the other is a handsome man in ancient costume, so there is no conflict of resources.

But Hu Yangyang just disliked Ji Yuhan, and outsiders thought it was because of the draft.

After all, the call for Hu Yangyang to win the championship was very high back then, and it felt like he was good and good.

But in fact, only Hu Yangyang himself knows the real reason.

He was jealous of Ji Yuhan's beauty.

Ji Yuhan is the kind of person who has obvious lines and looks thin when dressed and muscular when undressed. Not only does his face have a 360-degree angle, but his head shape is also perfect. If he were to be photographed in ancient costumes, he would be far more stunning than himself.

After all, he is the man who gained a million fans with a lousy Reuters photo in ancient costume.

So he has always regarded Ji Yuhan as his opponent these years.

"I heard that you won the male lead in Director Hu's new movie. Congratulations."

After the female producer finished speaking with a smile, she turned sideways and took a glass of champagne from the waiter's tray next to her, so she missed it. Hu Yangyang lowered his head timidly.

"Congratulations." Ji Yuhan raised his glass generously.

This movie is the one where he missed the audition due to kidnapping, and it's still a bit sad to mention it.

Hu Yangyang clinked his glasses with some evasive eyes and excused himself to leave.

Looking at the back of the departing person, Ji Yuhan fell into deep thought. He didn't know if it was his imagination, but he always felt that the Hu Yangyang just now was a little different from the previous few meetings.

Moreover, would you be so surprised to see yourself at such a party?

On the other side, Qiao Xi was also watching Ji Yuhan silently, and his eyes widened when he saw Hu Yangyang walking over.

"Miss Qiao?" Director Fu stretched out his hand and shook it.

"ah?"

"I'm going to ask the author and if she agrees, I'll contact you."

Qiao Xi nodded and was about to put the book back into his bag.

"Wait a moment,"

The man seemed to realize that his behavior was a bit presumptuous. After taking back his hand holding the girl's wrist, he rubbed it awkwardly.

"Can you lend me this book? I want to review it."

"Can."

He originally thought he would have to spend some time explaining, but he didn't expect the girl to answer so readily. He didn't know how to speak for a while.

Qiao Xi's mouth was running ahead and her brain was chasing after her. As soon as she said what she just said, she regretted it.

Ji Yuhan specifically asked her to show her importance to the book before going out, but she was still disturbed by Hu Yangyang's appearance.

After all, it was a novel that was going to be adapted into a film and TV show, and I had given it too smoothly. If Director Fu had reacted at this time, all his previous efforts would have been in vain.

Qiao Xi's face remained calm, but it only lasted a few seconds, and his mind was already spinning several times.

He said softly, "But you have to write me a letter of guarantee or something like that, otherwise I won't be able to deliver the work when I go back. Is that okay?"

Two or three sentences not only expressed the company's importance to the novel, but also expressed its trust in the director.

Someone must have pointed it out before I came out.

Director Fu nodded, not doubting the encounter.

——

The hotel is located on the Huangpu River, and you can see the cruise ships on the river as soon as you look up.

The bright neon lights complement each other, and the endless bustling blur comes into view.

The large billboard across the river caught Ji Yuhan's attention.

Above is a photo of the popular actor Pei Zhi, with the four characters Happy Birthday.

He couldn't help showing an envious look.

"How are you?"

After finishing the matter, Qiao Xi hurriedly walked to Ji Yuhan, saw the lonely look on his face, and asked in a low voice.

Although there is no beep, you should not take it lightly.

After all, Hu Yangyang was the mastermind of the kidnapping case. It was he who gave the host's parents a sum of money, which prevented the host from showing up at the audition on time.

"Very good. How are you doing?"

The bidding for goods was still in full swing in front, responding to the theme of the dinner.

Ji Yuhan is a small person and is neither a big shot nor a guest performer, so he sits in the back corner and cannot even be photographed by the camera.

But this also makes it easier for them to talk without having to worry about being overheard.

"He said he would contact me." Qiao Xi cleverly did not say Director Fu's name, but used him instead.

Ji Yuhan's lips slightly raised, obviously pleased by the girl's cleverness.

Looking at Hu Yangyang who was looking back frequently on the left, the man raised his chin slightly and said, "Did you see the man in front of you who is dressed like a peacock?"

"……Um."

"A few years ago, we both debuted on the same variety show, and I was first and he was second.

I signed it to Duan Zhe, but was put on ice for a while because I was unwilling to accept the unspoken rules;

He signed with the platform, turned into an actor, and kept getting film appointments along the way.

By the time I became famous again and worked hard to hit the third tier, I was already a second-tier star. I was also rated as the man most suitable for costumes."

If you acted in that movie, the most suitable man in costume would change hands.

Qiao Xi frowned secretly.

Until the end of the dinner, neither of them said a word.

in the car,

"I said, little manager, you won't regret liking me after hearing my story, right?"

"No, I just think you are a bit miserable."

Josie's sympathetic expression amused the man driving the car.

"Don't worry, I still have great potential and I won't let you suffer."

Qiao Xi nodded and seemed to comfort him, "That Hu Yangyang's acting career is too narrow. In a few years, he will only be able to play your father."

"Are you comforting me, or scolding me?"

"I'm telling the truth. His bones are average and his skin will age in a few years, so he won't be able to play the leading role."

"I like to hear this, I can say more. But... can you still read faces?"

Qiao Xi shook her head. How could she know this? This was the netizen's evaluation of Hu Yangyang in the original plot, because he has been dubbed a costumed male god by netizens since his debut.

The few modern dramas he acted in were also quiet, and they were far less blessed than the costume dramas. From then on, he continued to act in costume dramas.

Ever since the host knew that he planned the kidnapping case, he had given him special care, such as playing an ugly and old character in a costume drama.

beep beep,

"Hello?"

"Qiao Xi, are you and Ji Yuhan together now?"

"Here, we just attended a charity dinner and are getting ready to go home."

"Don't go back yet, come directly to the company and be careful not to be followed by the paparazzi."

Looking at the hung up phone in his hand, Qiao Xi looked in the rearview mirror and opened his mouth silently.

Josie: "..." has been followed.

"Look at the news in the entertainment section."
Chapter completed!