OBS Chapter 13 Opportunities and Luck Quietly Tilt
Chapter 13 Opportunities and Luck Quietly Tilt
As the sun sets, its afterglow bathes the film studio.
"Click! This one's passed!"
With the assistant director's command, the tense atmosphere on set instantly relaxed. The crucial arena scene, which had lasted all day, was finally completed.
Scattered applause and sighs of relief rang out as staff began packing up their equipment; the noise was mixed with the exhaustion and satisfaction of completing a difficult task.
Xu Lang was covered in sweat, his shadow stretched long in the setting sun. Just as he raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, a tissue was handed to him.
He looked up and saw Zhang Yingxue, a lively and energetic girl with a bright and cheerful smile.
"Brother Lang, you've worked hard." Zhang Yingxue said, unscrewing the cap on an ice-cold Coke and handing it to him.
"Brother Lang, I think you should find an agent. It's too much work for you to manage on your own."
The iced cola had already been opened by her manager; it was originally meant for her to drink, so she naturally felt that having a manager would make things easier.
Xu Lang took it, tilted his head back and gulped down a large mouthful. The cool, bubbly liquid washed over his throat, instantly suppressing the sweltering heat rising from the film set.
He breathed a sigh of relief and smiled:
"Your suggestion is good, I'll consider it!"
His gaze swept around and he saw Mao Xiaotong not far away, still being pestered by Chen Xiang.
He hadn't had a chance to share the results of his negotiations with the paparazzi last night with Mao Xiaotong; he had to get to the set early this morning and was already busy with factional work, leaving him no free time.
Now it seems that it's not the right time!
"Brother Lang, let's have dinner together later! It's homemade food, very delicious!"
Zhang Yingxue extended another invitation, to the same private restaurant.
Last night, she talked to her agent and paid the price to get the opportunity to have dinner with Huo Dong.
He followed Xu Lang with a hopeful expression, while his manager looked speechless.
She knew that Zhang Yingxue had been attracted to Xu Lang's good looks, and she had discussed this with the company.
The company initially opposed the idea, believing that Zhang Yingxue was still a minor and her career was just beginning, so she shouldn't be distracted by her love life and should focus more on improving her acting skills.
Although Zhang Yingxue started as a child star, she mostly played minor supporting roles and lacked popularity, so her career can only be considered to be in its initial stage.
Therefore, when the agent first explained the situation, the company strongly objected. Later, they learned that Xu Lang's acting skills were excellent and he could even draw people into the role.
The company has loosened its grip slightly, but still insists that the agent not give Zhang Yingxue too much leeway, since she is still a minor and has been deceived emotionally.
Seventeen or eighteen-year-old girls are always reckless when it comes to relationships, which inevitably leads to heartbreak and even some girls becoming despondent.
The company does not want such a thing to happen to Zhang Yingxue.
Therefore, even if Zhang Yingxue invites Xu Lang to dinner, his agent has to stay by his side and cannot leave his sight.
Xu Lang politely declined her invitation.
"I already have plans!"
The words had barely left his mouth!
Mao Xiaotong quickly walked to Xu Lang's side, with Chen Xiang following closely behind like a leech.
His gaze toward Xu Lang was filled with gloom and disdain:
"He offended Teacher Yu Zheng, and he thinks he can survive in this industry? He's already incredibly lucky to have even gotten into the cast. Just wait and see how many shots he'll have left after post-production editing."
"Xiaotong, listen to me. You have to think long-term when choosing a partner. This kind of self-employed individual with no company, no background, and no sense of judgment is simply not good enough for you..."
"Shut up!" Mao Xiaotong interrupted him angrily.
"Chen Xiang, your scenes have been completed. You shouldn't stay on set. Are you that bored?"
"I don't want you to slander Xu Lang like this. Whether he's good enough for me or not is not for you to decide."
Chen Xiang remained unrepentant, turning to look at Xu Lang with eyes full of provocation and arrogance:
"Refusing to provide evidence is tantamount to destroying his career; he has no future."
"In this industry, how many people can make it big by going it alone? Without capital backing you up, no matter how good your acting skills are, it's all for nothing, and sooner or later you'll disappear without a trace."
Xu Lang raised an eyebrow!
In his previous life, he had no interaction with Chen Xiang, so he naturally neither liked nor disliked him.
However, during this period, Chen Xiang repeatedly slandered himself, just to show off in front of Mao Xiaotong.
It's absolutely disgusting.
Before he could even refute, Zhang Yingxue, who was standing next to him, couldn't hold back any longer and angrily retorted:
"Chen Xiang, are you so great? You're just a nobody singer, aren't you?"
"Couldn't make it in the singing world, so you're coming to the film and television industry? With your acting skills? They're so cringeworthy they make me want to dig my toes into the ground. You're not even worthy of carrying Xu Lang's shoes. Even my family members can do backflips, can you?"
"Tch, you're just a lump of mud. What gives you the right to slander Brother Lang like that?"
Although she is young and not very tall, the way she looks when she raises her head to angrily confront someone makes her seem as tall as 2.8 meters.
He made no attempt to hide his protectiveness.
Xu Lang couldn't help but laugh!
The young lady is quite assertive; it feels great to be protected by a beautiful woman. No wonder so many people like to live off women.
It turns out they weren't toothless; it's just that being a kept man is really appealing.
Mao Xiaotong was somewhat surprised by Zhang Yingxue's fierce attack. She grabbed Xu Lang's hand, her gaze sweeping over Zhang Yingxue and then over Chen Xiang:
"Xu Lang, let's go eat."
"Wait!" Zhang Yingxue blocked their way, her bright, watery eyes fixed on Xu Lang:
"Did I invite you first?"
Mao Xiaotong looked at Zhang Yingxue. Although she was older than Zhang Yingxue, she had a baby face and a bit of baby fat, so they looked about the same age.
"I already talked to him about it this morning."
"I..." Zhang Yingxue was speechless for a moment, feeling a little aggrieved, and her eyes even turned red.
Xu Lang quickly smoothed things over: "How about this, let's eat together, it's on me. Consider it a celebration for the successful completion of today's filming."
"Okay!" Zhang Yingxue grabbed Xu Lang's arm.
Mao Xiaotong paused slightly, but didn't say anything, indicating his tacit agreement.
But just as the three of them had taken a few steps, Xu Lang's phone rang. He glanced at it and saw that it was Yu Zheng calling.
Yu Zheng and Director Li were still behind the monitor, holding their phones and waving at Xu Lang.
Since they were looking for evidence, the two girls naturally didn't dare to stop them.
Xu Lang gave the two girls an apologetic smile and walked quickly over to Yu Zheng, his gaze drawn to the aloof Liu Shishi.
Her gaze was cold as she stared at Xu Lang, a professional smile playing on her lips.
"Teacher Yu, Director Li...Teacher Liu Shishi!"
Xu Lang greeted him politely, a warm smile on his face.
Yu Zheng adjusted his glasses and said casually:
"Xu Lang, this is Tang Ren's Liu Shishi, you should know her, right?"
Xu Lang hurriedly reached out and said:
"Of course I know Sister Tang Ren, but Sister Shi might not know someone as insignificant as me."
Liu Shishi shook hands with him, but the touch was brief, and she said:
"Xu Lang, shall we grab a bite to eat together?"
Xu Lang didn't answer immediately. Instead, he turned to look at Mao Xiaotong and Zhang Yingxue. The two girls were staring at him expectantly, waiting for him to finish his meal.
He also knew that Liu Shishi's meal was definitely not just a simple meal; it was very likely an opportunity.
Just as he hesitated, Liu Shishi spoke again:
"How about we invite them to come along?"
Xu Lang was a little surprised, and she took the initiative to bring it up:
"May I?"
"Of course!" Liu Shishi turned her head and exchanged a glance with Yu Zheng and Director Li, then walked towards Mao Xiaotong and the others.
Xu Lang followed beside her, and her aloof yet elegant aura seemed to be surrounded by an invisible barrier.
In his previous life, he had only ever met actresses of this caliber from afar; now, however, they had extended an olive branch to him.
Reborn, not only have my precognitive memories changed, but opportunities and fortune also seem to be subtly shifting.
This feeling of stepping on every opportunity—
It felt amazing.
From the moment of rebirth, the gears of fate have clearly begun to turn at an accelerated pace in a completely different direction.