Chapter 487: Chapter 487: 1 New Play
Director Feng’s eyes were full of encouragement and curiosity as he smiled and walked up to Gu Xinyan: "Congratulations, you finally stood up. You are a girl with perseverance. I hope we will continue to work together."
Over more than a year of working together, Director Feng was like a patient mentor, teaching Gu Xinyan how to act, how to express her emotions, and how to make the audience accept her. Under his guidance, Gu Xinyan transformed from a newcomer who knew just a little bit of physics and chemistry into a star with rich acting skills, making great progress.
Faced with Director Feng’s praise, Gu Xinyan was both grateful and happy: "Thank you, Director Feng. It’s all thanks to your guidance. Without you, there wouldn’t be the Gu Xinyan of today."
"Haha, this is the result of your own efforts. I just pointed the way for you. You are very smart and very diligent. I saw that when you came for the audition last year. But a person’s success requires not only hard work and a smart mind, but also opportunities, which you all have."
When Director Feng mentioned that Gu Xinyan had opportunities, he specifically glanced at Xu Xiangbei. If it weren’t for Xu Xiangbei, even with Gu Xinyan’s hard work, she might not have gotten this role, and today’s success wouldn’t be possible.
Gu Xinyan clinked glasses lightly with Director Feng, and he suddenly remembered something, smiling as he whispered: "We’re going to film another drama, ’Immortal Spirit Chronicles,’ which is also a period drama. I think your temperament is very suitable for the female lead. I’d like you to be the female lead. What do you think?"
Getting another film from Director Feng’s hands is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Gu Xinyan’s face flashed a look of excitement, and without even thinking, she said: "Sure, I’d be happy to work with you again."
Seeing Gu Xinyan agree to his film offer, Director Feng was also very pleased: "The script for this film is being prepared. I’ll contact you next week with the details."
Someone called Director Feng’s name, so he went to greet friends, leaving Gu Xinyan alone.
As Gu Xinyan was quietly rejoicing, a sharp pain shot up from her leg, and her legs went weak, almost causing her to fall.
Luckily, she foresaw this would happen and chose to stand close to a wall. She quickly reached out to support herself against the wall, preventing a fall.
The pain ran from her calves to her thighs, like a knife cutting through her, and she almost cried out. Just when she was about to faint from the pain, a weak warm flow rose from the Dantian, easing the pain.
The Taiqing Pill she took earlier worked at the crucial moment, allowing Gu Xinyan to hold on for a little longer.
Gu Xinyan searched through the crowd for Lu Xiaomei, who had her wheelchair.
She noticed Lu Xiaomei at the other end of the hall, at the buffet table, stuffing herself with cream cake, the wheelchair right by Lu Xiaomei’s side.
Between Gu Xinyan and the wheelchair, there were several groups of people.
It’s good enough for her to stand now, but trying to weave through these people to reach the wheelchair wasn’t going to be easy.
Though it was less than a hundred meters away, for her, it felt as far as a kilometer.
The pain had eased significantly. She gritted her teeth and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, believing she could still take a few steps.
Just as she was ready to brave the crowd to get to the wheelchair, a warm large hand supported her arm, and Xu Xiangbei’s gentle voice spoke.
"Silly girl, can’t hold on? Didn’t I warn you not to force yourself, don’t stand too long? Walk slowly with me, don’t be afraid, I’m here."
Although chatting with others, Xu Xiangbei hadn’t strayed far from Gu Xinyan.
His gaze was constantly on her, sensing her unease and knowing her old ailment had returned, needing the wheelchair, he quickly supported her.
Resting on Xu Xiangbei’s strong shoulder, the fear inside Gu Xinyan vanished, replaced by a warm sense of happiness.
With Xu Xiangbei’s assistance, Gu Xinyan slowly approached Lu Xiaomei, lightly tapped her on the shoulder, and weakly pointed to the wheelchair: "I’m a bit tired. I need to sit down."
Lu Xiaomei glanced apologetically at Xu Xiangbei, quickly swallowed the cake in her mouth, then set up the wheelchair with a soft cushion, chuckled: "Xin Yan, you stood for a long time this time, almost an hour. Sit down quickly. Xin Yan, Brother Xu, do you want to try some of this chocolate cake? It’s really good."
Noticing the cream stains on the corner of Lu Xiaomei’s mouth, Gu Xinyan laughed and pointed to her own mouth: "Lu Xiaomei, you’ve made a white beard on your face."
Xu Xiangbei admonished Lu Xiaomei: "Keep an eye on her, don’t just focus on eating."
Lu Xiaomei nodded a bit sheepishly: "There’s so much good food, I couldn’t help it."
Just as Gu Xinyan sat in the wheelchair, thunderous applause and cheers erupted in the hall, drawing everyone’s gaze to the entrance.
A beauty in a purplish-red embroidered cheongsam walked in, stepping on seven-inch high heels, like a noble swan.
The celebration today wasn’t lacking in beauties—more than ten second and third-tier actresses, as well as female staff, etiquette models—all meticulously selected beauties with snow-white skin, slender figures, and stunning charm.
But when the cheongsam beauty entered, her relaxed smile and enchanting beauty swiftly overshadowed all the other beauties, shining brightly amid a sea of flowers.
Huang Qinghai greeted her with a broad smile, gently embracing the cheongsam beauty: "Miss Lu Yao, how did you come? I’ve missed you terribly."
Besides being beautiful and uniquely charming, Lu Yao’s greatest feature was her captivating voice. Twisting her slender waist, she spoke in an irresistibly sweet voice: "President Huang, it’s only been a few months, but you’ve grown more spirited and still as handsome."
Huang Qinghai held Lu Yao’s slender waist, savoring her perfume, almost reluctant to let go. But in the public eye, he had to maintain some distance: "Haha, Miss Lu Yao really knows how to talk, still as charming as ever."
Lu Xiaomei was thrilled: "That’s Lu Yao! I love her TV dramas, she’s even more beautiful than on screen."
Lu Yao was Qinghai’s top popular star. The intention was to cast her as the lead in ’Sword Rain Love Heroes,’ but due to other movie engagements, she couldn’t fit it in her schedule. However, for today’s wrap-up celebration, she managed to attend.
After chatting with President Huang for a few exchanges, she walked straight to Director Feng, flirtatiously pouting: "Director Feng, you’re ignoring me now? You don’t like me anymore?"
Director Feng remained composed: "Hello, Miss Lu Yao."
"Director Feng, when will your new drama ’Immortal Spirit Chronicles’ begin filming? You promised to make me the female lead."
Director Feng was momentarily stunned. He had indeed mentioned to Lu Yao about offering her a role in the new film ’Immortal Spirit Chronicles.’ Since Lu Yao was a top star, it was naturally assumed that the role reserved for her would be the female lead.
