Golden Boy

Su Pei and Dr. Xu met again later, and Dr. Xu chatted with him a lot.Dr. Xu advised Su Pei not to be too entangled, because the psychological problems of an adult will never be caused overnight.

Su Pei said, "Maybe I just need a definite answer."

Dr. Xu said, "Everyone has their own pain points. Unless you can make him be completely honest with you, we all have to learn to accept our own pain."

Su Pei thinks Dr. Xu is a very interesting person, but it is impossible for him to bring Dr. Xu to see He Yiming.

Dr. Xu was very busy with work, and Su Pei himself was busy with the script, so they didn't meet again for a while, and only chatted on the phone occasionally.

In late November, the script was finally completed and named "We Are Going North".The filming will start next month, and they will go to Harbin to film for a week.

Su Pei originally wanted to go to Harbin with them, but Zhou Ze refused. He was worried that Su Pei's health would not be able to bear it.

Su Pei didn't insist too much.The doctor originally told him to keep warm in winter and not to be tired.If he goes to work in Harbin, the doctor will definitely not agree.

"That's fine, I won't go to Harbin anymore. If there is anything that needs to be changed in the script, you can contact me at any time. We can communicate online." Su Pei said.

Zhou Ze touched his nose and said in a low voice, "Speaking of this...Mr. Su, there is something I want to discuss with you."

He gave Su Pei a look and signaled Su Pei to follow him into the office. He closed the door tightly and drew the curtains.

Seeing his mysterious appearance, Su Pei felt that it would not be a good thing.

"What happened?" he asked.

Zhou Ze's voice sounded more apologetic, "Xing Yong's funds are not in place, they want to withdraw the capital. The producer called me last night, and he couldn't persuade Xing Yong."

Such things often happen in film investment, Su Pei is not very surprised, but it is inevitable to be disappointed.Because Xingyong seemed to be very interested in this project before, and planned to use it as a representative project for cultivating new directors.

Su Pei asked, "Why? Why did they decide to divest? Obviously everything is well prepared."

Zhou Ze said, "They didn't want to use Li Yunsheng, and felt that it would be too risky to use a newcomer selected by the audition to play the leading role. They mentioned before that they wanted to replace Li Yunsheng and recommended a few artists, but I didn't think it was suitable."

He couldn't help complaining, "If a famous director chooses a newcomer, these companies can't wait to package him up overnight and promote him as a new star. While shouting every day that there are not enough newcomers, where are the new stars and where are the beauties. Now I want to use a newcomer, but they The soles of the feet are oiled and the capital is withdrawn, so fucking cowardly."

Su Pei didn't have the strength to curse people anymore, he just thought about how to solve this matter.

"Isn't Xingyong the biggest investment? If they withdraw their investment, how long can we shoot?" He asked.

Zhou Ze said, "Our current funds are almost used up after the Halbing part is shot, that is, only enough to last for a week. What's worse, if the news of Xingyong's withdrawal of investment spreads, I worry that other people will follow suit. , I can still keep things hidden for a while, and I must find new investment during this period. Otherwise..."

Su Pei knew very well, otherwise it would be another aborted movie.

"Ms. Su," Zhou Ze finally got to the point, "You and He Yiming are friends, right? You are his senior, and when you were in the drama club, you often wrote scripts together. I was in the activity room of the drama club on the school day I see you."

Su Pei understood what he meant, and he said, "He Yiming doesn't invest in film and television. He doesn't do this."

Zhou Ze said, "But recently there are rumors that he is going to acquire Mimi Video. Do we want to be a streaming media? If we can get the investment from Mimi Video, it will be stronger than Xingyong."

He almost begged Su Pei, "I know that I told you, senior, that you only need to be responsible for writing the script and leave the rest to me. But now we really need to give He Yiming a try."

Su Pei asked, "If He Yiming is unwilling to invest, what should we do?"

Zhou Ze replied, "Then I can only replace Li Yunsheng and agree with Xing Yong's casting."

Su Pei was silent for a moment, and said, "I will try to contact He Yiming, but he may not reply."

Zhou Ze immediately said, "Mr. Su, as long as you are willing to give it a try, it will be of great help."

Su Pei knew that He Yiming would definitely hear back, but he just didn't want to be too sure and let Zhou Ze have too much hope.What's more, whether he took the initiative to find He Yiming or to attract investment was enough for him to entangle.

Coming out of Zhou Ze's office, Li Yunsheng just arrived.He was wearing an oversized down jacket and a woolen hat. He still looked tall and thin, like he came out of a poster.

He was carrying a bag, carrying a bag, and greeted the staff casually.When the staff saw him, they all smiled and doted on their faces, "Is Yun Sheng here?"

Although Li Yunsheng is not popular yet, it was discovered by Zhou Ze's studio after all, so everyone loves it as if they were looking at a single seedling in their own field.

Zhou Ze recently introduced him to some jobs, such as modeling and making short videos.Li Yunsheng runs his own social account, and he has also started to gain popularity and fans. Although he is still unknown, his fans have grown quite fast, and the most important thing is that he is financially better off.

Li Yunsheng brought a bag of sandwiches and distributed them to everyone for afternoon tea.

Seeing Su Pei and the director, Li Yunsheng immediately walked towards them with a smile.

"Teacher Su," he handed a sandwich to Su Pei, "I remember you said last time that his sandwiches are delicious."

Su Pei took the sandwich and joked, "It's really nice of you to be a book fan."

Zhou Ze also took a sandwich, and said to Su Pei, "Mr. Su, I will trouble you with that matter." After he finished speaking, he turned and hurried away.

Li Yunsheng asked Su Pei, "What can Director Zhou trouble you for?"

Su Pei turned around and made himself a tea bag, saying, "It's nothing."

This matter is related to whether Li Yunsheng can successfully lead the role.

Li Yunsheng took advantage of the people around him not paying attention, and whispered, "Mr. Su, I want to take you to a fun place tonight."

Su Pei asked, "Bar? No. I'm already past the age of clubbing."

When he was clubbing with He Yiming, Li Yunsheng was probably still reciting the nine-nine multiplication table.

Li Yunsheng said, "Today is my 21st birthday."

Su Pei was a little skeptical, "Really?"

Li Yunsheng smiled and said, "And we're not going to a normal bar. Don't you want to check it out?"

Su Pei understood, what Li Yunsheng was talking about was gay.

His face was a little hot, he really had never been gay.

He hesitated, but declined.Li Yunsheng was a little disappointed, he said, "Mr. Su, you are always rejecting me."

Su Pei said, "I have to help Director Zhou tonight and do some troublesome things."

Li Yunsheng grabbed his hand and stuffed a few candies into his hand.

He smiled and said, "Then I won't go either. We will go together when you are free."

Su Pei immediately said, "Since it's your birthday, go and have fun with other people. Don't wait for me."

Li Yunsheng shook his head and said, "I want you to go with me, not to play with me, but to show you off. I think you can make others envious if you stand next to me."

Su Pei didn't expect the young people nowadays to be so vigorous.His brain twitched for a moment, and he responded casually, "Next time."

Li Yunsheng smiled and said, "Okay, next time, you can promise me."

That night Su Pei returned home and spent half a day doing mental training.Su Pei can fully imagine how many people will contact him after He Yiming's company grows bigger, asking him to invest in this or that.He Yiming had complained to him before.

So Su Pei didn't want to be the kind of person who relied on relationships to attract investment unless it was a last resort.But now he wrote the script himself, and director Zhou Ze persuaded him, so he can only give it a try.

He called He Yiming.

This was the first time since Xia Tian that he contacted He Yiming on his own initiative.

He didn't wait long, and He Yiming immediately connected the phone.

"Su Pei?" He Yiming's voice sounded a little surprised.

Su Pei took a deep breath and said, "I'm entrusted by someone else to ask you something."

He outlined the matter.

"Now Zhou Ze is very worried about follow-up funds. If you are willing to recommend it to Mr. Cao of Mimi Video, it will be of great help to the crew." Su Pei said.

Now he even hoped that He Yiming would simply refuse.

But He Yiming opened his mouth and said, "In a few days, I can arrange for Mimi to meet Zhou Ze via video, and let Zhou Ze talk to them when the time comes. Is that okay?"

Su Pei heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Yes! Of course! Thank you!"

He Yiming paused on the other end of the phone and said, "I'm still in the meeting."

Su Pei immediately said "goodbye."

He Yiming said, "Go to bed early, don't worry about the crew. It's not worth it, nothing is as important as your body."

He hung up after speaking.

For a moment, Su Pei felt that he and He Yiming were still the same as before.He Yiming is still that caring, reliable old friend.They are so comfortable with each other.

But as long as he thinks about those hidden thoughts, he knows that he and He Yiming will never return to the calmness of the past.No matter how hard He Yiming tried, it was impossible to go back.

A week later, He Yiming really did what he said, and arranged a meeting for Zhou Ze—he really wanted to acquire Mimi Video, and an agreement had been reached.In order to celebrate, a reception was held at the hotel, and many people in the industry would be there.He Yiming asked his secretary to send several reception invitations to Zhou Ze.

Zhou Ze and Su Pei went to the celebration reception together.

Zhou Ze also brought Li Yunsheng with him.He specially asked the stylist to give Li Yunsheng a very handsome look, and lent him a big-name suit.After Li Yunsheng tidied up like this, he seemed to be on stage for a concert right away—at least his appearance was convincing enough.

At the reception, Zhou Ze has been investing with Mimi Video.Because of He Yiming's recommendation, things seemed to go smoothly.

Su Pei can't drink, after chatting with others, he sat in the corner with a glass of juice, where he could see He Yiming chatting with others all the time, unable to get away.After a while, Li Yunsheng sneaked over and sat beside him.

"Teacher Su," Li Yunsheng's voice was low and hoarse, "This is the first time for me to drink and eat with these big shots on such an occasion."

Su Pei said softly, "You will get used to it in the future."

"Really?" he asked.

Su Pei nodded.

"Are you used to it?" Li Yunsheng asked again.

Su Pei smiled and said, "I don't need it. I'm writing novels. It's funny to say that I didn't really understand how exaggerated the entertainment industry is until I became a screenwriter."

Li Yunsheng leaned against him, and he gently rubbed Su Pei's hand with the back of his hand.Su Pei immediately withdrew his hand.

"Mr. Su, I don't think I'll ever get used to this kind of boredom..." he said, "Don't you really want to try it with me? I want to escape from here now, you and me, let's go casually A room..."

He is seducing Su Pei with a strange desire.

Su Pei said, "You never asked me if I was gay."

Li Yunsheng's eyes were smiling, and he said, "Mr. Su, I don't care about gender. I assume that everyone is pansexual."

He asked again, "The point is, do you want to?"

Su Pei said, "I don't want to."

Li Yunsheng is of course a very lovely person.But the unruly youth no longer suits him.

"It's a pity," Li Yunsheng said with a smile, "Don't you think this is a very precious life experience that you missed?"

Su Pei laughed, "But I'm not a fan."

Li Yunsheng also laughed.

"What are you talking about, you seem very happy." A familiar voice sounded above Su Pei's head.

Su Pei raised his head and met He Yiming's eyes.

He Yiming looked at Su Pei, and then slowly turned to the young man beside him.

Both Su Pei and Li Yunsheng stood up, and Su Pei introduced, "This is Li Yunsheng, our hero."

He Yiming smiled and said, "No wonder Zhou Ze is full of praise for him, he has great potential."

He drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Before the reception was over, He Yiming left early.Zhou Ze was very happy, he walked with the people from Mimi Video.Li Yunsheng said to take a taxi to go back with Su Pei, Su Pei let him go first.

He Yiming's secretary handed Su Pei a note, which was written by He Yiming, telling him to find him in a suite upstairs in the hotel.Su Pei sent Li Yunsheng away and went to the suite.

He Yiming opened the door of the room, Su Pei saw that he had taken off his coat, was only wearing a shirt, and was still holding a wine glass.

"I thought you had had enough." Su Pei said.

He Yiming said, "I drink much better than you."

He kicked off his slippers and walked barefoot on the carpet.

Su Pei said, "I thought you had something to talk to me about."

He sat down on the sofa.

He Yiming sat down on the sofa opposite him and said, "Almost. Mimi should invest in you, so Zhou Ze doesn't have to replace that Li Yunsheng."

Su Pei said, "That's great!"

He Yiming stopped talking and poured himself another glass of wine. He sighed deeply and said, "I thought you would be happier."

Su Pei said, "I'm very happy."

He Yiming stared at him, "But you haven't smiled happily when you were with Li Yunsheng just now." His eyes were as red as bloodshot.

"He just told a joke, so I laughed." Su Pei said.

"What joke?" He Yiming asked.

He immediately said, "Stop talking, it doesn't matter."

Su Pei was silent for a moment, and said, "Congratulations on your successful acquisition of Mimi. I thought you would be happier today."

He Yiming nodded, "I think so too. I'm really happy when I can solve your money troubles...Really, as long as you smile at me like you did to Li Yunsheng...today you It should be smiling at me."

Su Pei said, "You drank too much."

He felt a little sour.He didn't know what He Yiming was thinking and who he was torturing.

He Yiming said, "I drank a lot..."

Su Pei said slowly, "Don't say such things to me anymore. If you really only want to be friends with me, then don't say such things again. I will be very troubled."

He Yiming remained silent.

His hair was a little disheveled, not as confident as he was at the reception just now, and he looked a little decadent.

Su Pei tentatively asked, "Do you still want to be friends with me? In fact, from summer to now, I have thought a lot. I know that when people are young, there will be a period of confusion. At that time, we really got close. I It’s okay to think about it, I don’t think we need to worry about this matter in the future, we are still friends.”

He Yiming said, "Yes."

He spread out on the sofa and stopped looking at Su Pei.

Su Pei said, "I know that your ambiguity with me is in the past tense. But I really think it's better for you to face a problem directly. It doesn't matter if you don't tell others, but you can always trust me. You can tell me, you I like men..."

He Yiming looked at him, "Don't talk nonsense."

Su Pei continued, "Then just take me for nonsense and listen to it casually. I know the environment you grew up in, your parents, and everything about you in college. So I know You want to be the most perfect kind of man, the most masculine man. Your performance like this even makes me feel guilty, because when I get along with you, I often admire your manliness... But liking men is just a sexual orientation, it doesn't mean denying any of your qualities..."

He Yiming laughed, "Save these hypocritical words in your script."

Su Pei said, "You can at least be honest with your good friend. I remember you told me before that if one day I can't go on, I must call for your help. As long as you are here, you will definitely save me. But... I don't even know if you're calling for my help."

He Yiming said, "I haven't."

The alcohol was working and he was hot.He didn't know why he could still hold on.It's like when he was doing extreme sports, climbing rocks without protective measures. He knew he was sticking to the edge of a cliff, but he was still trying to be brave.

"Didn't you ask what joke Li Yunsheng told me?" Su Pei said, "At least he is more frank than you...Maybe too frank, but it's very interesting. He persuaded me to try to be with the same sex..."

He Yiming suddenly felt short of breath, "And then?"

Su Pei said, "So it's really not a big deal. I just don't want to see you so tense."

He Yiming's heart beat like thunder.

He regretted that he drank too much alcohol, which made his reaction a little sluggish.He didn't understand why Su Pei was still saying that they would continue to be friends a minute ago, but then began to persuade him to be honest, and now he said that he wanted to experience...

He doesn't understand.

Su Pei said, "If it wasn't for Little Cookie who is still young, maybe I would really try it with him."

"Him?" He Yiming said.

"Li Yunsheng," Su Pei said, "he is really interesting."

He Yiming laughed suddenly, "You said you want to have a date with Li Yunsheng?"

Su Pei thought, he was no longer afraid of He Yiming's ridicule towards him.He said "Yeah. I think you inspired me. It's not that scary to be with a guy."

This half is true.He wouldn't be with Li Yunsheng, even if he tried.But it did not prevent him from imagining this possibility.He didn't find it disgusting, and even found it somewhat amusing.

This half is a lie.He just wanted to persuade He Yiming to face up to his sexuality.Or he still has a little hope, hoping that he is still special to He Yiming.

"You go. I don't want to hear such disgusting things." He Yiming said.

He stood up, went to the door and opened it.

"Go." He said firmly.

Su Pei didn't speak, he didn't expect that he would be so stupid, and sent him to He Yiming's door to humiliate him for the second time.

When Su Pei walked to the door, He Yiming suddenly slammed the door shut.

Before Su Pei could react, he had already been pushed against the wall by He Yiming.

"You mean, if you want to try with a man, you will choose Li Yunsheng instead of me?" He Yiming said.