Chapter 64: The Kiss

Chapter 64

Chen Huaixiao's decision to take on the role in "The Third Year After You Left" shocked everyone in the crew.

When Lu Qiran's studio heard about it, they hurriedly contacted Director Xu and offered to play the male lead role, even if the female lead was Bai Yin.

Director Xu rejected him outright.

What a joke, this is Chen Huaixiao we're talking about!

The explosive news that Chen Huaixiao was going to star in this drama would undoubtedly make it one of the most anticipated shows in recent years, with no doubt.

Chen Huaixiao's popularity and influence far exceeded that of some internet celebrity.

The crew hurriedly made preparations, set an auspicious date and time for next Wednesday, and officially started filming!

Lying on the soft European-style sofa, Bai Yin had the script covering her face, utterly confused about Chen Huaixiao's decision.

How could he have time to take on a role? Is he that bored?

Or is Xingxing Media Group on the verge of bankruptcy, forcing the CEO himself to engage in promotional activities?

Or... is it to help her?

But Elder Chen was clearly grooming Qin Yao to become a hot celebrity. Wouldn't Chen Huaixiao be happy to see this happen?

Oh, her unforgettable white moonlight!

Would he really ruin Qin Yao's prospects just for a plastic stand-in like herself?

Bai Yin still remembered how ugly Qin Yao's expression was when she heard the news, even more unsightly than someone who just swallowed a mouthful of worms.

Having acted with Chen Huaixiao before, Bai Yin knew what a phenomenal memory, grasp of lines, and acting skills he possessed.

Back then, she even lamented what a loss it was for the entertainment industry that Chen Huaixiao did not join it. And now her words have come true.

Could Xingxing Media be on the verge of bankruptcy?

Bai Yin racked her brains but still felt uneasy, so she called Chen Huaixiao.

However, the receiver only gave a cold robotic response: "The number you have dialed is on another call."

"Huh?"

Bai Yin hung up the phone and did not call back.

Oh well, she would just go with the flow for now. Doing her best in this drama was the most important thing.

She could smell the alluring fragrance of food, so she wandered into the kitchen.

Tang Ka was tying a floral apron around his waist, cooking dinner for Bai Yin.

"Tang Ka, if Chen Huaixiao hasn't sent you last month's wages, give me your bank details and I'll pay you. I'll give you the same amount as before, not a cent less. You were his butler."

"There's no need, Mr. Chen already paid me." Tang Ka put down his ladle and said, "In fact, he even gave me overtime pay on top of that."

"Chen Huaixiao paid you?" Bai Yin was surprised. "But you don't work at the Chen house anymore, do you?"

"The young master told me on the first day of his marriage that my job is to take care of Madam." Tang Ka said with a smile. "So wherever Madam lives, I'm the butler there. I don't necessarily have to serve at the Chen house."

Only now did Bai Yin start to consider Chen Huaixiao's livelihood.

"He's a refined young master who's never worked a day in his life. I brought you away, so what does he eat?"

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen can eat instant noodles."

"......"

This was a loyal butler.

"Madam, dinner will be ready in half an hour. Why don't you go for a walk?"

"Good idea. I'll take Little Black out for a walk."

Bai Yin went to the backyard to take Li Chunfeng's German Shepherd out to the wetland park.

Anyway, Li Chunfeng was letting her live in this super luxurious French manor rent-free, on the condition that she help walk his dog. It was quite an easy job.

...

Wearing a black athletic shirt and wireless earbuds, Chen Huaixiao was jogging in the park for exercise.

Elder Chen's disgruntled voice came through the earbuds: "Chen Huaixiao, have you lost your mind? Who allowed you to take on an acting role? Are you too free these days?"

"Master Xiao... qaq."

"Right, there's one more thing."

"Please instruct me, Master Xiao."

"I want to raise a dog. Get me a dog."

"Ha????"

"......"

Realizing his questions were really excessive, Shen Bin lightly coughed and resumed his professional attitude. "What breed of doggy do you want, Mr. Chen?"

Chen Huaixiao thought about the aggressive German Shepherd standing in front of Bai Yin. "A fierce one that barks, guards its master, and makes girls happy."

Shen Bin: "Got it! I'll get right on it!"

...

The next morning, Chen Huaixiao stood at the office entrance with his arms crossed, staring speechlessly at the short-legged Corgi in Shen Bin's hand.

A group of female employees surrounded the dog, playing with it and taking pictures. The puppy was also extremely delighted, its fluffy tail wagging non-stop with a big smile on its face.

Chen Huaixiao rubbed his brow and looked at Shen Bin. "This is the barking, guarding dog you found?"

"Mr. Chen, this is my brother's dog's puppy. Don't be fooled by how soft and cute it looks now, that's because it's still small. This guy can definitely guard its master, it's really fierce!"

"No matter how fierce, it's still a Corgi."

"No no no, it's only half Corgi." Shen Bin quickly explained. "Its mother is a Corgi, its father is a Tibetan Mastiff. Trust me, it'll be ferocious when grown up!"

"......"

Chen Huaixiao pulled up his pants leg and squatted down, tugging at the black and tan Corgi's big floppy ears. "Its mother is a Corgi, and its father is a Tibetan Mastiff?"

"That's right."

"Your brother is inhuman."

*

Filming officially began, starting with leading man Cheng Nian's skiing scenes at Mingfeng Mountain Ski Resort.

At first, Director Xu was worried that Chen Huaixiao had no acting experience and might lack professionalism.

But he had severely underestimated Chen Huaixiao's learning ability. In the time between signing the contract and start of filming, Chen Huaixiao hired professional performing arts mentors to teach him acting. He also read numerous Chinese and foreign books on acting, mastering all the basic skills an actor needed.

So when it came time for practical experience, Chen Huaixiao's professional skiing moves and subtle expressions were excellent. His acting was highly infectious.

Standing in the studio, Bai Yin looked out at the snow-white world adorned in silver.

On the numerous steep and winding slopes of the alpine ski resort, a man wearing a crimson ski suit glided down the steep slope in one leap, completing several beautiful spinning motions before landing steadily.

At that moment, Bai Yin seemed to truly believe that he was that lightning-fast skiing world champion - Cheng Nian.

The staff brought Chen Huaixiao back to the photography studio. Director Xu was the first to stand up and applaud, excitedly marveling: "Mr. Chen, that was truly amazing! The footage captured in that scene was almost indistinguishable from a real competition! You...you were truly incredible!"

Chen Huaixiao merely nodded at him, removed his jet black goggles, and searched for Bai Yin in the crowd.

He wondered if she had seen that last scene.

Just then, Shen Bin brought over a down jacket for Chen Huaixiao to put on: "Master Chen, are you tired? Are you cold? We should be done filming for today, let's head back to the hotel to rest!"

Chen Huaixiao glanced at him, shivering like a quail, and said lightly: "Why are you so cold?"

Shen Bin was on the verge of tears: "Because I want to go to the Maldives."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Huaixiao shot him a threatening look to shut him up.

Bai Yin had changed into the clothes of the female lead Gu Qing and walked out of the makeup room.

The director clapped his hands and said, "Next scene, we'll shoot the first meeting between Gu Qing and Cheng Nian. Everyone get in your places and get ready."

The assistant director came over and said to Bai Yin and Chen Huaixiao: "In the next scene, Gu Qing experiences the death of her lover Cheng Nian. Three years later, she meets her beloved again for the first time and there will be a long kiss scene. Mr. Chen, shall we...use a stunt double?"

Chen Huaixiao looked towards Bai Yin: "I respect the actress's opinion."

Bai Yin thought for a moment and asked: "How long is the kiss scene?"

"About...five minutes, and you need to take the lead passionately."