After returning to Shanghai, Xiao He became even busier.
Although his main job now is acting, he can still take on other lucrative gigs, since they can make money. Especially after "The Thief Catcher," Xiao He's fame has grown significantly, and events and advertisements have sprung up like mushrooms after rain. If Xiao He hadn't been filming in Haishi at the time, he probably would have received even more offers.
So during his time back, Xiao He was busy rushing to complete these announcements.
One of the most important announcements was the photoshoot for CKOOL magazine.
CKOOL is currently the most well-known and commercially valuable men's magazine in China. It explores trend culture and humanistic sentiments from a fashion perspective. It not only features male celebrities in the entertainment industry, but also focuses on industry elites, successful business people, and other prominent and representative figures.
Xiao He's appearance on this magazine cover is due to two main reasons. Firstly, his role in "The Thief Catcher" has been a huge hit, leading to a resurgence of traditional Chinese martial arts films. Secondly, Xiao He himself has been featured in news reports multiple times, and his numerous acts of saving lives are a topic worthy of in-depth exploration and discussion. Therefore, after considering all these factors, Xiao He successfully became the interview guest for this magazine.
As this was Xiao He's first magazine shoot, Liu Rulan took it very seriously and took him to communicate with the styling team at CKOOL magazine beforehand.
Although Xiao He had tried his best to protect himself from the sun while filming in Haishi, he still inevitably got a tan after returning to Shanghai.
So after making some adjustments, the styling team decided to take a set of slightly wild desert western cowboy-style photos of Xiao He.
However, Xiao He had only taken a few of these commercial art photos when their studio was first established. At that time, Liu Rulan invited a famous photographer to the studio to take the photos, and there weren't many people present.
This time, however, Xiao He had to directly face a filming crew of dozens of people and then listen to the cameraman strike different poses. Even though he had prepared himself mentally, Xiao He's ears were still burning.
"Whoosh, Xiao Chen, give me a small mirror."
Taking advantage of the lull, Xiao He quickly asked for a cheat code.
Xiao Chen quickly handed Xiao He the small mirror she carried with her, looking puzzled, "Brother Xiao, when did you become so narcissistic?"
I never used to admire myself in a small mirror.
Xiao He: "...Xiao Chen, if you say another word, I'll have Sister Liu throw you out."
Xiao Chen immediately and obediently muted her microphone.
Xiao He, on the other hand, used positive self-talk.
Following Liu Rulan's reminder, Xiao He readjusted his criminal persona, retaining its unique dangerous and mysterious charm without instilling excessive fear or defensiveness that could disrupt his daily life and social interactions. Furthermore, he could make adjustments as needed, such as for later auditions.
Now, Xiao He has discovered another useful use for this skill – to cheer himself up.
Yes, although it looks a bit silly, like a naive and energetic female lead in an idol drama, I have to say, it's really useful!
After being injected with adrenaline, I feel full of energy, incredibly motivated, and in an exceptionally positive and energetic state, without feeling tired at all.
The effect is so good that everyone who uses it says it's amazing, comparable to taking performance-enhancing drugs.
After the effect wears off, one will feel even more mentally exhausted, and the body will not be able to withstand continuous high-intensity work. Therefore, Xiao He usually does not use it much, and even when he does, he uses it very restrainedly. But in this situation... he must use it!
Otherwise, a scene where you're surrounded by a lot of people and the photographer makes you exude charm in front of the camera could easily scare an introverted person to death.
Moreover, Xiao He really didn't know where this photographer had trained, because after making these strange and unusual movements, the photos that were taken were actually quite handsome.
Finally, Xiao He, having adjusted his mindset, went all out, and the previously slow filming process instantly accelerated at a rocket-like speed.
Xiao Chen, who had watched the whole ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) thing unfold, glanced at the energetic Xiao He, then looked down curiously at the small mirror in her hand and murmured, "Brother Xiao, is this mirror really that useful?"
Suddenly, my whole energy and spirit are completely different!
As she spoke, Xiao Chen held up a small mirror and cheered herself on: "Go, Xiao Chen, you're the best!"
"Smack—"
Liu Rulan, who came up from behind, smacked Xiao Chen hard on the back of the head, her tone unfriendly: "What are you muttering about? Stop being so vain, hurry up and fill up that water tank over there, we're going to our next job soon!"
Xiao Chen rubbed the back of her head, looking aggrieved as she put away her small mirror: "Oh, I know, Sister Liu..."
Waaah, this method doesn't work at all!
...
After working non-stop for several days, National Day arrived.
So busy and dizzy, Xiao He finally remembered that he was now apparently the owner of a studio.
He's the boss! The supreme boss! What's wrong with taking a vacation for himself?
He has been working non-stop for almost four months!
Just then, Liu Rulan walked in: "Today—"
"We're on holiday today!" Xiao He waved his hand with a hearty expression. "We finally finished all the previous announcements, so let's not take any more after this. Let's take a break and celebrate with the nation!"
Liu Rulan blinked: "Huh? But—"
"I'm the boss, what I say goes!"
After a pause, Xiao He generously decided, "Everyone has worked hard lately, let's give them another big red envelope!"
"Oh well......"
Liu Rulan shrugged helplessly, then turned and walked out.
"Hey, wait a minute, you haven't said what you came here for yet—"
Seeing that the person was about to leave, Xiao He asked from behind with some confusion.
"Oh, I was just telling you about our studio's holiday during the National Day holiday."
Liu Rulan turned her head and looked at Xiao He with a smile: "I just didn't expect the boss to be so generous, even giving us an extra big bonus. On behalf of all the employees, thank you, boss!"
Xiao He: ...
Damn it! That was a miscalculation!
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Xiao He spent this National Day holiday with his parents.
Xiao He's family relationships were relatively simple. His parents had relatively few siblings, and they didn't interact with each other often. So, on holidays, they preferred to enjoy their own little world or go on trips.
But this year is a bit special. It just so happens that it's Xiao He's father's turn to be on duty, so after thinking it over, they decided not to go on a trip and instead choose to stay at home and enjoy their quiet life.
However, as someone in the industry, Xiao He even took some time to go to the cinema and watch all the movies released during the National Day holiday.
It has to be said that during the Spring Festival and National Day holidays, theatrical films are a complete bloodbath.
Of course, this does not refer to the content, but rather the form.
Based on his recent movie viewings, Xiao He found that the quality of the films released during this year's National Day holiday was indeed quite good.
I don’t know if it’s because of the relaxation of policies in recent years, but now the themes and content of people’s films are more diverse and no longer limited to a certain theme or template.
Xiao He even saw a plot where the protagonist, who was a villain, ultimately won.
That was a movie starring the award-winning actor Ho Kam-nin. In it, Ho Kam-nin played a character who wasn't a truly good person; he did many bad things, but he also did many good things.
Under the original circumstances, this character would either die or be arrested; there were no other answers.
However, the director ultimately revealed that the protagonist's whereabouts were unknown.
