Huayu: Brother, I'm having such a great time!

Chapter 21 Departure from Hengdian

The next day, at 10 a.m.

Golden Eagle Film and Television Culture City.

"Look, is your name on it?"

Xu Jingxing and Zhang Jiani squeezed into the crowd, searching for Zhang Jiani's name.

"05116, Zhang Jiani!"

Zhang Jiani excitedly pointed to her name on the list, "Look, I've made it into the main competition!"

"I told you you could do it!"

"Great, all the preparations we've made have finally paid off."

"Next, we will face new challenges."

"Yes, I know." Zhang Jiani clenched her fist. "The main competition will be broadcast live nationwide. Then I won't be facing two judges anymore, but the entire nation's audience."

"In short, you must remember one thing: you are the chosen one, Zi Ling. No one in this world is more suitable for this role than you."

Xu Jingxing looked at Zhang Jiani and continued, "You are the chosen one, and the only one!"

"That's such an inspiring line!" Zhang Jiani smiled, feeling encouraged. "You really are my all-powerful energy source; I instantly feel full of vitality."

The two walked out of the crowd and were about to fill out the registration form when a quarrel suddenly broke out in the crowd.

"It's all your fault. I told you to dress more normally, but you insisted on dressing like an emcee. Now look what happened, you didn't make it to the main competition, and all my previous efforts were wasted."

"What does this have to do with me? You chose Zi Ling, not Fei Yunfan. You didn't perform well, so why are you blaming me?"

Looking towards the source of the sound, it was the black-haired man with long straight hair and the suit-clad man who had been messing with other people's minds yesterday.

"I don't care, give me my money back!" The woman with long, straight black hair grabbed the man in the suit who was about to leave.

"What money are you refunding?"

Seeing that all eyes were on the two of them, the man in the suit tried to shake off the long, straight black arm, but it was as if the long, straight black arm was welded to his body, and he couldn't shake it off no matter what he did.

"Didn't you say you guaranteed a pass?"

Her long, straight black hair was ruined by crying, and her eyes were now like panda eyes. The tears had washed away her foundation, revealing her dark skin underneath.

Xu Jingxing curled his lip, "I'll teach you not to use waterproof foundation!"

"The 28,000 package includes passing the exam, but didn't your mom negotiate the price down to 25,000? What else does it include?"

The man in the suit finally shook off the hand of the man with long, straight black hair, hurriedly ran to the front door, hailed a taxi, and left.

"You bastard!"

Of course, the person with long black hair wasn't the only one who broke down at the scene.

With 300 people narrowed down to 30, 270 were eliminated, and many of them must be feeling resentful at that moment.

Some people have already started causing trouble.

Some people are accusing the scheme of being rigged, others are accusing it of being predetermined, and some have even started spreading rumors that each spot costs 50 yuan.

Hunan TV station had no choice but to deploy its security team to drive all these people away.

The program organizer's face darkened at this moment.

The intention was to reflect the enthusiasm of the event by holding the results live, but it turned out like this.

It seems I'll have to write a summary and self-criticism afterwards.

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Watching the crowd being driven away, Zhang Jiani subtly hooked Xu Jingxing's finger and winked at him, "Looks like my five thousand yuan was well spent."

"That's definitely worth it. You get the price of one escort and the service of three."

"Accompany what?" Zhang Jiani pretended not to understand.

"Acting as a companion, chatting, and sleeping with someone—isn't that just the 'three services'? Especially sleeping with someone, that's incredibly exhausting and time-consuming!"

"What's wrong, Ms. Xu? You're not willing to sleep with me?" Zhang Jiani pulled her hand back and crossed her arms in front of her chest. "If Ms. Xu isn't willing, I'll book two rooms next time."

"No, no, no, just pretend I just farted."

"Hmph~" Zhang Jiani snorted, "You're quick to admit defeat."

After registering in the lobby yesterday, there's nothing else to do. The main competition starts in three days, so all we need to do these next few days is wait quietly.

"How about I go to Hengdian with you?"

As they walked out of the cultural city, Zhang Jiani grabbed Xu Jingxing, who was walking ahead. She felt quite reluctant to see him leave soon.

"Then you'll come back? That would be too much of a hassle."

"It's okay, I can stay with you for a day when we get there."

"That won't do. Business comes first. What you need to do right now is to conserve your energy and prepare for the main competition in three days."

Xu Jingxing refused decisively. Tang Yan was still at Hengdian. If they ran into each other there, even ten mouths wouldn't be able to explain themselves.

"But......"

"Remember, the most important thing right now is to secure the role."

Seeing that Zhang Jiani was still hesitating, Xu Jingxing retreated to advance, saying:

"If it really doesn't work out, I won't go; I'll stay here with you!"

"No, no, this is a rare opportunity with Director Cheng's film," Zhang Jiani quickly shook her head. "I won't go. I'll focus on the competition. Let's cheer each other on!"

"That's a good boy." Xu Jingxing waved down a taxi, grinned mischievously, "We still have some time. I still have one set of black stockings left from yesterday, I can't let it go to waste."

Taking advantage of a moment while getting into the car, Zhang Jiani gave Xu Jingxing a hard pinch. "You rascal, how come you never get tired!"

Indeed, Xu Jingxing felt that he was currently full of energy.

I don't know if it's because I've been reborn twice as many times as a person, but I have more than twice the energy of an ordinary person.

I took a train all night and barely slept. Then I fought from morning until 2 p.m. I only slept for less than three hours before I recovered my strength.

Even their stamina has increased exponentially.

They're practically chosen by heaven.

And the chosen male escort...

Four hours later.

Seeing that Zhang Jiani was already fast asleep, Xu Jingxing quietly picked up his backpack and left the hotel.

He got into the car and took out his phone to call Tang Yan.

"Jingxing, are you done with your work?"

The call connected, and Tang Yan's voice came through.

"You're done with your work? What are you doing?"

"I just finished my makeup. I have a long night shoot tonight."

Tang Yan's voice sounded very tired, indicating that she hadn't had a proper rest recently.

"You got the role?"

"Xu Jingxing, you're going too far! Didn't you even read the messages I sent you?"

Tang Yan's voice on the other end of the line was furious.

"Oh dear, I've been so busy lately, I really haven't had time to check my phone."

"Hmph, don't think I'll forgive you so easily."

"Guess what I'm going to do now?"

Xu Jingxing quickly changed the subject.

"Are you going back to Beijing?"

"I'm going to Hengdian! I miss you so much, I want to see you right now!"

"Ah!~"

A scream came from Tang Yan through the receiver.

"Really! Are you in the car right now?"

"No, I just got into a taxi. I'll arrive at five o'clock tomorrow morning!"

The journey from Linxiang to Hengdian takes about ten hours.

Xu Jingxing bought a sleeper ticket for a train departing at 6:00 AM, and arrived in Hengdian at approximately 4:30 AM.

By the time we finished packing and walked out of the station, it was almost five o'clock.

"I'm filming a night scene until 4 a.m., I'll come pick you up then."

"No, I'll come find you then. You must be very tired after filming a night scene. Just tell me your address and I'll come straight to you."

"Okay, I'll text you. Stay in touch on the train and be careful." Tang Yan kept reminding him, "Let me tell you, there are a lot of arguments and fights on trains these days. If you see anything, stay far away and don't get involved."

"Okay, I got it. I'll text you as soon as I get on the bus."

After hanging up the phone, a text message came shortly after.

The address is a house located around Hengdian Film and Television City, specifically for monthly rentals.

In his previous life, Xu Jingxing spent a lot of time living here during his wanderings. Now, revisiting this place is a good opportunity to search for lost memories.

After getting off the bus, Xu Jingxing slung his backpack over his shoulder and walked toward the waiting room.

Not far away, a pair of surprised eyes followed Xu Jingxing the moment he got off the car, and walked behind him toward the waiting room.

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