novellhall Chapter 17 Dinner Party
Chapter 17 Dinner Party
On November 20, after finishing work in the afternoon, Kou Zhanwen walked over to Ji Qingxu.
"Little chick, come out to dinner with me tonight."
Upon hearing this, Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "Senior brother, is there some good news?"
Kou Zhanwen said mysteriously, "You'll know when you get there. Just follow my lead when you get there."
Upon hearing this, Ji Qingxu immediately replied, "Alright, Senior Brother."
Seeing that Ji Qingxu agreed without asking any questions or hesitation, Kou Zhanwen smiled and patted Ji Qingxu's arm, "Take a good rest when you get back to the hotel."
"Senior brother, are you going to introduce me to a rich woman?"
"Get lost! Do you think you could just give up your rich senior brother?"
"What if the rich woman likes young women?"
"Get lost, get lost! Mature men like you, senior brother, are the kind of men rich women love."
"Hahaha!"
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Back at the hotel, Ji Qingxu took a good shower, changed into new clothes, and saw the perfume bottle on the table. After thinking for a moment, she decided not to spray it. She looked at herself in the mirror, then took her phone and wallet and left the room.
Upon arriving at the hotel lobby, Ji Qingxu saw Kou Zhanwen already waiting there. He walked over and asked with a smile, "Senior brother, can you tell me what kind of dinner party we have tonight?"
Kou Zhanwen glanced around the hotel lobby, waved his hand, and said, "Go out first."
Seeing Kou Zhanwen's mysterious demeanor, Ji Qingxu followed him out out of curiosity.
After walking a distance from the hotel, Kou Zhanwen said softly, "Tonight, Senior Brother isn't the main character; Old Huang is."
Upon hearing this news, Ji Qingxu immediately understood, "Someone's invited Brother Haibin to act?"
Upon hearing that Ji Qingxu had guessed it immediately, Kou Zhanwen praised, "Junior brother, you're really quick-witted. What do you think? Should I fall off my horse like you? After all, you did before..."
Seeing Ji Qingxu's speechless expression, Kou Zhanwen burst into laughter.
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. The big production team that's invited Huang Haibin to act today is here, so be careful later."
Hearing this, Ji Qingxu asked in confusion, "Senior brother, since it's a big production crew, why did they take the initiative to come and find Brother Haibin? Is it because Brother Haibin doesn't want to act?"
Kou Zhanwen nodded. "Yes, Huang Haibin doesn't want to act."
Seeing the surprise flash across Ji Qingxu's face, Kou Zhanwen sighed, "Isn't it strange? Some people want to act but don't have the opportunity, while others look down on leading roles that are offered to them. That's the entertainment industry."
A thought instantly popped into Ji Qingxu's mind, "Senior brother, you wouldn't be suggesting I...?"
Kou Zhanwen sighed softly, "The chances aren't great. After all, this drama has a big pedigree. It's adapted from a well-known martial arts novel. 'Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties' is your first drama. The reason I'm taking you to dinner tonight is mainly to get you some exposure. If you get a chance to play an important supporting role, that would be a huge win."
Ji Qingxu grinned and said, "Senior brother, even if we don't get a role, being able to have a big meal is a huge win."
Hearing this, Kou Zhanwen couldn't help but laugh and punch his junior brother.
"Okay, it's good that you have this mindset. Let's go, let's get there quickly."
"Senior brother, shouldn't we wait for Haibin?"
"No need, there are too many people and too many eyes around in Hengdian, let's split up."
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"Knock knock knock!"
"Please come in!"
"General Manager Fan, Director He, and Producer Qin!"
"Old Kou, long time no see. Is this a small plan?"
Seeing Fan Xiaotian looking at Ji Qingxu beside him, Kou Zhanwen smiled and said, "President Fan has a good memory. This is my junior brother, Ji Qingxu. Qingxu, quickly greet him."
Ji Qingxu greeted everyone with a smile, "Hello, President Fan, Director He, Producer Qin. My name is Ji Qingxu, and I am currently studying acting at the Beijing Film Academy."
In response to Ji Qingxu's greeting, Qin Ping and He Qun both smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
Fan Xiaotian smiled and gestured, "Please sit down, we're not strangers."
Ji Qingxu then sat down next to Kou Zhanwen.
Fan Xiaotian smiled and introduced Lao Kou to Qin Ping and He Qun, "You know Lao Kou. He was the Chinese action director when Li An was filming 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.' I've been working with Lao Kou since the 90s and we've collaborated on several films. Ji Qingxu is his junior, Wu Bin's last disciple. He used to work as a stuntman under Lao Kou, but now he's been admitted to the Beijing Film Academy. It seems he's aiming for a career that's both academically and physically accomplished."
Ji Qingxu smiled shyly and didn't say anything. Kou Zhanwen laughed and said, "This kid said he wanted to be a kung fu star. I said, 'You can't even act, how can you be a kung fu star?' So he got into Beijing Film Academy this year."
Fan Xiaotian laughed heartily, "Old Qin, Director He, did you hear that? Old Kou is subtly praising how outstanding his junior brother is."
Qin Ping said with a smile, "Brother Ji is very good-looking and is also Teacher Wu Bin's last disciple. He has a bright future ahead of him."
He Qun carefully examined Ji Qingxu and nodded slightly. "He's a promising talent."
Hearing their comments, Fan Xiaotian turned around and asked with a smile, "Xiao Ji, are you playing Luo Cheng in this production?"
Ji Qingxu replied with a smile, "Yes, I'll be playing Luo Cheng."
"you......"
"Knock knock knock!"
Hearing the knock, Fan Xiaotian stopped talking and looked at the door of the private room. "Please come in."
The people who entered were Huang Haibin and his agent.
"Mr. Fan, I'm sorry I'm late."
Fan Xiaotian replied with a smile, "We arrived a little early. Come, let me introduce you. This is producer Qin Ping, and this is director He Qun."
After exchanging greetings, the group sat down.
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"Come on, let's drink this first cup together."
At Fan Xiaotian's signal, the people at the table clinked their glasses together.
Afterwards, everyone ate, drank, and chatted. Ji Qingxu ate silently on the side, only occasionally raising his glass to join in the conversation after initially toasting a few people at the table.
The entire dinner was rather uneventful.
An hour and a half later, as the dinner was drawing to a close, Fan Xiaotian wiped his hands with a towel and said with a smile, "How about we go have some tea to sober up?"
Everyone present had no objections to Fan Xiaotian's arrangements, except for Kou Zhanwen and Ji Qingxu, who took their leave after finishing their meal.
On the way back, Kou Zhanwen asked with a smile, "Aren't you disappointed?"
Ji Qingxu nodded, "A little. I thought I was going to have a big meal, but it felt like I finished eating as soon as I started to eat."
Upon hearing this answer, Kou Zhanwen joked, "How about we go grab some late-night snacks?"
Ji Qingxu replied with a smile, "Never mind, it's getting late. We need to get up early tomorrow, so let's go back and rest."
Kou Zhanwen smiled and said, "Alright, let's go back."
After walking for a while, Kou Zhanwen couldn't help but ask, "Junior brother, don't you have anything you want to ask?"
"Senior brother, will asking even help? Can we make the decision?"
"...Tsk, you're even more insightful than your senior brother. Your senior brother has more and more faith in you. You'll definitely have a brighter future than your senior brother."
"Didn't my senior brother have been optimistic about me for years?"
"Haha, yes, your senior brother has always had high hopes for you."
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Back at the hotel, Kou Zhanwen had just finished showering when his phone rang.
Upon seeing the caller ID, Kou Zhanwen raised an eyebrow and answered the phone, "President Fan... I just got back to the hotel... No problem, I'll be right there."
After hanging up the phone, Kou Zhanwen stroked his chin and thought for a moment. Had something unexpected happened?
After glancing at his phone, Kou Zhanwen immediately put on his clothes and left the room.
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