CH 22.1

Qin Qing was surprised by the fact that Shang Mohuai and Su Zhihe had a personal relationship.

In his opinion, these two people were from two completely different worlds.

It wasn’t in terms of personal achievements but in terms of personality.

Su Zhihe has a high vision. He doesn’t take many things and people into account but he also wasn’t arrogant. He was articulate and had his own style of dealing with things.

On the other hand, Shang Mohuai’s thoughts were deep and his words few. He was prone to extremes.

If someone wasn’t mindful of their words, he’ll take it in and will always remember them deep in his heart.

Qin Qing had dealt with Shang Mohuai in his last life because of work. At that time, Shang Mohuai was far more successful than now, but his heart was very gloomy and fickle.

When he invited him to a meal, Qin Qing refused. He (SMH) didn’t say anything to his face but after a few days, he sent a long message asking Qin Qing if he looked down on him.

He would also ask whether he looked down on him because he was famous late.

It was too late for Qin Qing to hide.

Those 30,000 text messages had refreshed Qin Qing’s understanding of the dark side of a person’s heart.

Now that he being taken by Su Zhihe to see him, Qin Qing couldn’t help speculating in his heart about what kind of person Shang Mohuai was now.

When he arrived at the dressing room, he saw that Shang Mohuai had just gotten off a show and had taken his makeup off.

His face without makeup was far younger than when they met in the last life. His cheeks were not stiff because of too many medical procedures, and there was almost no gloomy look in his expression. His appearance was handsome.

Only then did Qin Qing remember that Shang Mohuai was actually about the same age as Su Zhihe and was now in his early thirties.

Shang Mohuai and Su Zhihe were obviously very familiar with each other. The moment they met, Shang Mohuai smiled and said: “You’ve changed assistants? Has Xiao Huo gone back to his village?”

Su Zhihe: “Yes, he’s gone back to get married and have children.”

Shang Mohuai smiled. He looked at Qin Qing curiously and sized him up a few times. He indicated to Su Zhihe to sit casually: “let me change my clothes. I’ll be done soon.”

Su Zhihe sat casually with Qin Qing. They sat in a general dressing room for several people.

In addition to Shang Mohuai, there were two other artists: male and female in the dressing room. Seeing Su Zhihe, both of them wore surprised looks.

The timid one didn’t dare say anything, merely looked with their eyes.

But the courageous one called out “Teacher Su” and went to help put away the junk on the sofa.

While putting it away, they took the opportunity to chat: “It turns out that Teacher Su and Brother Huai know each other.”

“Does Teacher Su want to drink water? I’ll go pour water for you.”

Su Zhihe indicated no need.

Shang Mohuai’s assistant handed over two cups of water. Su Zhihe reached out and took them, handing one cup to Qin Qing. He randomly asked: “What’s the program today?”

Assistant: “TV series publicity.”

The male lead, however, was not Shang Mohuai. It was the young male artist who had boldly come over to talk a moment ago.

Shang Mohuai, 30 years old, was a second male lead in a TV series. Because of his little fame but years of accumulated acting experience, had to carry a sedan chair* for a newcomer.

t/n: flatter; seek favor. Sedan chairs were like luxury vehicles in the past.

Qin Qing’s peripheral gaze swept over the general dressing room of several people. He looked towards the dressing table belonging to Shang Mohuai not far away.

Towards its position, the ordinary treatment, and the simple items.

In comparison, the other two young artists have more things than him and are also far more lively than him.

In that lonely position, just like Shang Mohuai himself, there was an invisible layer of restrained oppression.

Qin Qing at this moment, keenly realized that the later gloom of Shang Mohuai and his excessive concern for his late fame; could it have been related to Su Zhihe?

Not long after, Shang Mohuai changed his clothes and came out.

The young male artist who played the first male lead excessively exclaimed: “Brother Huai, you’re so deeply hidden. Surprisingly you actually know Teacher Su.”

Shang Mohuai smiled and said nothing.

First male lead said again: “Brother Huai, introduce me to Teacher Su’s production. If I can work with Teacher Su, I’m willing to act as anything.”

Shang Mohuai turned his back on him to gather his things on the dressing table without answering.

The first male snorted very low: “so boring*.”

t/n: (depends on usage/context) so here alternatively means: petty, useless person, pointless, not interesting/can’t do anything, no benefits (to be had).

“You want something exciting?” Su Zhihe sat on the sofa in the dressing room and looked through a fashion magazine that had an unknown date.

t/n: ‘exciting’, alternatively: interesting, beneficial

“The ‘exciting’ thing you want, you can’t obtain it from Teacher Shang’s side, so you want to come over to my side to ask and see if you can have it.” This statement wasn’t urgent or slow, and his tone was neither cold nor hot.

The first male lead was immediately frightened and closed his mouth.

Su Zhihe: “Apologize.”

Male lead one immediately stood up and towards Shang Mohuai: “Huai. Teacher Shang. I’m sorry about earlier. I said the wrong thing.”

Shang Mohuai finished packing up and turned around. And as if nothing had happened at all, ignored the man and said: “Let’s go, I’ve booked a private room, let’s go eat hot pot.”

Su Zhihe also acted as if nothing happened. He got up and while idly chatting, led Qin Qing and Shang Mohuai to go outside.

Qin Qing slowed down a few steps. When the door of the dressing room was about to close, he put his hand on the door and lightly pressed against the door.

A sound came from the crack in the door–

“Tsk. What’s so great about him.”

“Exactly.”

Of course, this can’t be Su Zhihe. It could only be Shang Mohuai.

Qin Qing let go of his hand and followed.

Su Zhihe walked with Shang Mohuai and felt that Qin Qing was slow. He deliberately looked back.

Shang Mohuai also followed and turned his head. He smiled and asked Su Zhihe: “Where did this child come from?”

Su Zhihe: “he fell from the sky.”

Shang Mohuai: “What abou Cui Huohuo? Did he really go back?”

Su Zhihe: “A few days ago, I recorded a variety show. He followed Xiang Xun to review the film.”

Shang Mohuai remembered: “the <Survival in the Wild>?”

Su Zhihe: “Hmm.”

Qin Qing following by the side heard it all.

Soon he heard Su Zhihe say to Shang Mohuai again: “I recorded the first phase and was outdoors for three or four days. It was too hard and the main problem was the heat, it was very sunny.”

Shang Maohuai: “It’s no big deal.”

Its no big deal? What no big deal.

Qin Qing thought these words were a bit strange.

Shang Mohuai: “It’s summer now and it’ll be sunny when recording outdoors. it will be better in the fall.”

Su Zhihe: ” The program team in the first phase was also inexperienced. They thought it wouldn’t be sunny in the mountain forests and Ice wasn’t prepared.”

Su Zhihe: “Wait for you to record. In advance, ask for more information.”

Qin Qing’s step paused.

Shang Mohuai was going to record “Survival in the Wild”?

Qin Qing had watched the entire season in the last life but he didn’t remember any Shang Mohuai.

Su Zhihe’s chat with Shang MoHuai had finally arrived at the contract.

Su Zhihe: “You’ve signed the contract, right? How many phases did you sign for?”

Shang Mohuai: “first season is all signed.”

Su Zhihe was surprised: “You want to record a whole season?”

Shang Mohuai smiled: “I haven’t recorded this type of reality-variety show before. Since I am trying it, let’s try a few more phases.”

Qin Qing said secretly: It’s changed. Since Duan Pu was injured, and Su Zhihe replaced him to record the first phase of “Survival in the Wild “. Everything has changed.