Rebirth: Pampered by My Children and Husband Chapter 91

Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Don't Like Him

“If filming has exhausted you, let's take a break for a month, no, even half a year would do!” The manager was frantically persuading Ji Zeqiu all the way, finally gritting his teeth, “If half a year seems too short, then let's just take a whole year off!”

“If you think the compensation isn't good enough, then we can discuss it in detail. Signing a new contract is also an option.” The manager was so anxious that he broke out in sweat on his forehead, his mind almost smoking, not understanding why he suddenly wanted to leave the industry.

“Could it be you got a girlfriend? Or are you thinking about marrying her, afraid that the fans might oppose?”

“Even if that's the case, there's no need to quit the industry, right? We can date in secret or even have a secret marriage, it could also be made public. Although the latter might cause many fans to leave, it could be recovered gradually…”

Ji Zeqiu was the cash cow of their company, with his commercial value growing higher every day. Not to mention his manager, even the company's top executives wouldn't let him leave easily.

Yet, now, despite all the talking, the manager couldn't persuade him to reconsider.

Throughout the trip, Ji Zeqiu remained silent.

After arriving at the film set.

Although the director was displeased internally, he still had to keep up appearances and went over to make small talk with Ji Zeqiu, “Brother Zhao mentioned that you were injured in a car accident recently, how's your body now?”

Ji Zeqiu glanced at his manager expressionlessly.

The manager gave a forced laugh.

It was he who had said it, that he had been hit by a car too, just as an excuse to take leave.

The manager looked at Ji Zeqiu, suddenly feeling worried again, fearful that he was still contemplating quitting the industry and would confess everything to the director.

Fortunately, Ji Zeqiu still knew how to behave.

He put on his innocent persona, smiling at the director, “Exactly, as you can see, I still have injuries on my face that haven't healed yet.”

He then pointed to the faint bruise on his cheek.

Ji Zeqiu had planned to fully recover before returning to set, but his manager couldn't wait any longer. He argued that the minor injuries could simply be covered with makeup, unwilling to let him rest any longer.

Now Ji Zeqiu used it as evidence right away.

The director, upon seeing it, indeed noticed some marks.

He had initially thought Ji Zeqiu was looking down on him as a minor director, deliberately acting like a prima donna and standing him up, but it seemed he had truly misjudged him.

The director immediately seemed more pleasant, flattering, “Why didn't you wait until the injuries were completely healed before coming? We're not in a hurry here, hehe…”

“I just couldn't wait to start filming with you.”

Upon hearing the compliment, a smile spread across the director's face.

Ji Zeqiu kept a slight smile on his lips, “My body's fine, thank you for your concern, Director. I'll go change my clothes now.”

“Go ahead, go ahead.”

After parting with the director, Ji Zeqiu headed towards the dressing room.

The manager covertly gave him a thumbs up, “You're the skilled one, a few words and you've got him cheerful.”

As the male lead, Ji Zeqiu had a private dressing room.

Just as he was about to enter, the door of the adjacent dressing room opened, and a man walked out from it.

With so many people coming and going on the set, Ji Zeqiu usually didn't pay attention to everyone, but when that man saw him, he scoffed at him derisively.

Ji Zeqiu paused and raised an eyebrow at him.

Everyone in the circle was accustomed to wearing masks, and even if they were displeased with a certain artist, they would only speak ill of them behind their back.

Plus, with his high status in the circle, it had been a long time since anyone had dared to mock him so openly.

He even found it a bit novel for a moment.

“It's just because of a bit of popularity, taking leaves in the crew at will, showing no serious attitude toward work. This society that values looks is truly sad.” The man looked at Ji Zeqiu with disdain.

“Is that so?” Ji Zeqiu chuckled lightly, “I think, people who say such things are purely out of jealousy, because they know their looks are not up to par, so they like to judge others everywhere.”

“Who are you calling!” The man's face turned ugly, his eyes filled with fury as he glared at him.

“I am talking about someone else, don't take it personally.” Ji Zeqiu gave him a casual glance and turned to enter the dressing room.

Closing the door, he left the irate man outside in the hallway.

The agent couldn't help but laugh, “I didn't even know, your skill at confronting people is so formidable, he must be fuming by now.”

“Who is that man?” Ji Zeqiu didn't have any impression of him.

“Zhou Hongwen, a new generation actor. He acted in a small web drama before, and many say his acting is good, he's a true talent, so he probably looks down on you popular actors,” the agent, who was well-versed with every little happenings in the entertainment circle, said, “He was invited to the crew by the director last week, so you haven't seen him.”

Ji Zeqiu nodded his head, having no other thoughts about the man except for work-related interactions.

However, unexpectedly, that very night, he heard about Zhou Hongwen again through Lin Xu.

“I saw online that an actor named Zhou Hongwen also joined your crew, eh, do you get along with him? Can you ask for an autograph for me?” Lin Xu asked over the phone.

Ji Zeqiu was instantly alarmed, “You like him? Are you his fan?!”

“No, it's that little secretary sister in Ji Tingyang's company, she's a fan of Zhou Hongwen. She helped me out before, so I thought of getting an autograph for her,” Lin Xu said.

Hearing her words, Ji Zeqiu breathed a sigh of relief and countered, “Then, would you like him?”

“Not really.”

“Don't like him, he's not a nice person at all, he even spoke ill of me today.” Ji Zeqiu complained to Lin Xu like a child.

“What?!” Lin Xu was furious, “What did he say about you!”

“He said the only thing presentable about me is my face,” Ji Zeqiu spoke with a voice tinged with a whiny charm.

“What nonsense he speaks, you have won so many awards for your works, can't he see that! You also recorded a single before, which is so pleasant to listen to, and your singing skills are impressive! And…” Lin Xu listed the advantages of her own son.

Listening to her praise, Ji Zeqiu's lips couldn't help but curl into a smile.

If he had a tail, it might have been wagging non-stop by now.

Lin Xu spoke until she was dry-mouthed, finally paused to catch her breath, “That Zhou what's-his-name, he has no discernment at all!”

“Exactly,” Ji Zeqiu agreed, “So don't like him.”

“Hmm, I don't like them,” she agreed.

Ji Zeqiu fiddled with his phone, hesitating and hardly daring to speak, but finally mustered up the courage, “Then, who do you like?”

“I of course like Ji Zeqiu!”

Lin Xu's smiling voice came through the phone, making his ears burn hot.

Ji Zeqiu's cheeks immediately bloomed into a smile more splendid than flowers, as bright as the sunshine.

Chapter end

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