The Common Man's Return in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 74 Meeting Xu Ke

"Honey, isn't that young man in the white jacket the one you worked with on 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'?"

Seeing his parents looking at him with curiosity, Fan Xiaopang breathed a sigh of relief and said casually, "Yes, it's him."

"Then he..."

"It's okay, it's just a normal business relationship."

Upon hearing her daughter's words, Fan's mother blinked and noticed that Fan's father gave her a wink. She suppressed her curiosity and didn't ask any more questions.

However, upon seeing Ji Qingxu on the television screen, Fan's mother couldn't help but nod. This young man was really good-looking; he made a good impression on people at first glance.

Besides industry insiders, some ordinary viewers recognized Ji Qingxu when he appeared on the television screen.

"Hey, isn't that Luo Cheng? He's participating in the Spring Festival Gala this year too?"

"What Luo Cheng?"

Luo Cheng from "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties".

"Oh, right, I remember now. Hey, I must say, this young man is really handsome."

"Of course, you can't play Luo Cheng if you're not good-looking."

"..."

"This young man looks familiar; I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."

"Was that the fencing performance that the TV station aired for a while before him?"

"I think so?"

"..."

"Wow, this young man is much better than Xie Xiaodongjun. What's his name?"

"I don't know him. Little Sheep, what's this young man's name?"

"Let me think... I feel like I've seen him somewhere before..."

"..."

Although there wasn't much discussion about Ji Qingxu, many viewers who had some prior impression of him were immediately impressed upon seeing him on the Spring Festival Gala stage.

Even though Ji Qingxu thought he was just a mediocre actor participating in this year's Spring Festival Gala, his performance was not as useless as he had imagined.

......

"call!"

When they returned backstage after the performance, everyone breathed a sigh of relief in perfect unison. Noticing each other's actions, they exchanged glances and burst into laughter.

"That's all. Happy New Year everyone!"

Happy New Year! ×N

After offering their blessings, they asked the staff if they could leave, and then left the TV center.

......

"Qingxu, get in. Don't be so polite with me. It's just a matter of stepping on the gas. It's not easy to flag down a car here."

Seeing Liu Zhi warmly invite him to get in the car, Ji Qingxu, who had originally planned to take a taxi home, got in without hesitation.

"Sister Zhi, thank you for your help."

"Hey, don't be so polite with me, it's still early. I don't have anything to do when I get back. Are you going back to the same neighborhood or somewhere else?"

"I'm going to ** residential area."

As Liu Zhi turned the steering wheel, he casually asked, "Are your parents waiting for you to have New Year's Eve dinner?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "Let's go to my teacher's place for New Year's Eve dinner."

Upon hearing this answer, Liu Zhi paused for a moment, then nodded slightly without asking any further questions.

About half an hour later, the car arrived at its destination.

Ji Qingxu got out of the car and waved with a smile, "Sister Zhi, Happy New Year!"

Happy New Year! I'm leaving now.

"Be careful on the road."

"it is good."

Looking in the rearview mirror, Liu Zhi saw a young man, about the same age as Ji Qingxu, run out of the residential area, punch Ji Qingxu, and lead him into the residential area. He breathed a sigh of relief.

The teacher is having New Year's Eve dinner at his home? Doesn't that mean he's an orphan?

Thinking of Ji Qingxu's usual cheerful and generous demeanor, Liu Zhi subconsciously stepped on the gas.

......

"Qingxu, was the person who brought you back the friend who performed on the Spring Festival Gala stage with you?"

"right."

"Why didn't you let me pick you up? What's your relationship with this beautiful woman?"

"friend."

"Really?"

"What else can I do? She already has a car, why would she be interested in me?"

"Rich women only like your type."

"You say that to Grandpa Wu later."

"No, no, no, I don't want to get beaten up on New Year's Eve. Come on, I've been waiting for you. Let's have a good drink tonight."

"Alright, I'll show you what I'm capable of tonight."

"Damn it, I have to get up early tomorrow to visit relatives and friends for the New Year, so don't do anything reckless."

"Aren't you scared?"

"Me... I'm afraid? Whoever's afraid is a coward. I'll show you what I'm capable of today."

"Hahaha!"

"I could hear you two laughing from far away, hurry up, we've been waiting for you two."

"I'm sorry to have kept Grandpa Wu, Uncle and Aunt waiting."

"Hey kid, what are you saying? Getting on the Spring Festival Gala is a big deal. Sit down, all of you come and have a couple of drinks with the old man."

The person who went out to pick up Ji Qingxu was Wu Bin's grandson. According to seniority, the two are one generation apart, but they are about the same age. Ji Qingxu usually treats him as an equal at home.

......

After having New Year's Eve dinner at Grandpa Wu Bin's house, Ji Qingxu sat for a while and, just like last year, said goodbye and returned home.

The next day, after waking up, Ji Qingxu began to offer New Year's greetings with gifts.

Compared to last year, Ji Qingxu was busy until just before the Lantern Festival this year.

The Spring Festival officially ends after eating Yuanxiao (sweet rice balls) on the Lantern Festival (the 15th day of the first lunar month).

......

"Knock knock knock!"

"Come in."

As soon as Ji Qingxu pushed open the door, he was immediately drawn to a strangely shaped face.

"Mr. Ma, Sister Cheng Qian!"

Ma Zhongjun said with a smile, "Qingxu is here. Come, let me introduce you. This is Director Xu Ke, you should be very familiar with him. This is Ms. Shi Nansheng, a famous and powerful woman in the industry. Director Xu, Sister Nansheng, this is our company's artist Ji Qingxu."

"Hello Director Xu, hello Sister Nan Sheng!"

Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng nodded with smiles in acknowledgment. Shi Nansheng said with a smile, "Mr. Ma, this young man is very handsome."

Ma Zhongjun laughed and said, "Not only is she good-looking, she's also very skilled."

Xu Ke suddenly asked, "Young man, I heard you're a better fighter than Li Lianjie and Donnie Yen?"

Upon hearing this question, Ji Qingxu noticed a hint of surprise on Ma Zhongjun and Cheng Qian's faces. Seeing Xu Ke staring intently at him, Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "If we're talking about kung fu alone, I probably don't have any rivals in the industry."

Hearing such arrogant words, Xu Ke became interested. "So confident?"

Ma Zhongjun said with a smile, "Director Xu, you should know that brute force can overcome any skill. Xu once lifted a 300-pound stone lion with his bare hands."

Upon hearing the information revealed by Ma Zhongjun, Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng were both somewhat surprised. Xu Ke quickly asked, "Is this true?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "I'll demonstrate it for Director Xu when I have the chance."

On the other side, Cheng Qian said with a smile, "Qing Xu once starred in a TV series called 'Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties.' In front of the entire crew, he lifted a 300-pound stone lion."

Hearing Cheng Qian mention the name of the TV series, Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng no longer doubted it. Such things could be easily found out by asking around, and there was no need for Ma Zhongjun and the others to boast.

"Amazing! He's born with superhuman strength. In ancient times, he would be a reincarnation of a tyrant."

"Director Xu, you flatter me!"

Xu Ke shook his head. "I'm not exaggerating. No one but strongmen can do this kind of thing, not to mention you know martial arts. I've seen countless martial artists over the years, so it seems you're not lying. No one in the martial arts world can beat you in terms of strength alone."

Xu Ke stared at Ji Qingxu for a few moments, then narrowed his eyes. "Young man, make an angry face for me to see."

Hearing this, Ji Qingxu was somewhat surprised. As expected of a well-known veteran director.

"it is good."

Ji Qingxu merely raised his eyebrows slightly, and his entire face gave off a completely different look.

"Snapped!"

Xu Ke slammed his hand on the table. "A naturally extraordinary appearance, in ancient times that would be..."

Before Xu Ke could finish speaking, Shi Nansheng couldn't help but slap him, "Are you crazy?!"

Xu Ke pointed at Ji Qingxu and said, "Look at his face. He looks very kind and easy to get along with, but when he gets angry, he becomes a completely different person, like a ruthless villain. He doesn't rely on acting skills, just his face. How many people in the industry can do that? Isn't it amazing?"

Shi Nansheng carefully examined Ji Qingxu. He had a very kind and approachable appearance, but with just a slight change in his expression, his face was still the same, but without careful observation, he looked completely different.

So Shi Nansheng smiled and said, "Sir, you're mistaken. This young man's acting skills are not bad either."

Xu Ke waved his hand, "I didn't say his acting was bad, I said his appearance was very peculiar."

When Ji Qingxu heard Xu Ke say that he was born with unusual features, he couldn't help but find it a little funny. If we're talking about unusual features, Xu Ke also had an unusual face. There aren't many normal people who can look like him.

Ma Zhongjun smiled and gestured, "Director Xu, why don't we chat while we drink? Our Qingxu is not only good-looking and skilled, but also has a good alcohol tolerance."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ke looked directly at Ji Qingxu and asked, "How much can you drink?"

Ji Qingxu replied with a smile, "I've never been drunk."

"Good, very good. That's how martial arts practitioners should be. Come on, let's have a spar."

Seeing Xu Ke's enthusiastic expression, Ji Qingxu glanced at Ma Zhongjun. Seeing that Ma Zhongjun gave no instructions, Ji Qingxu sat down with a smile.

"Then I'll have a couple of drinks with Director Xu."