soul collector

"Satisfied?" Tang Xiu was stunned.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Qiao stopped and looked at him, "It feels like you're guessing something."

Tang Xiu shook his head, "It's okay, I'm just looking for the uncollected soul."

Jiang Qiao smiled, "Then look for it, my happiness for the rest of my life will depend on it."

Tang Xiu glared at him, "It's midnight, go back to sleep."

Jiang Qiao pulled his arm and looked at him with a smile.

"So what?" Tang Xiu frowned, "It's such a good mood to send some money to someone?"

"No." Jiang Qiao glanced at the dark corridor, lowered his voice, "Give me a kiss before going back."

"..."

Seeing that the ancestor didn't retreat, Jiang Qiao put his arms around his waist and lightly pecked his lips.Just once, crisp and itchy, Tang Xiu felt his eyes blink and his heart beat suddenly too fast.

He actually had an urge to want Jiang Qiao to deepen the kiss.Kissing, just rubbing the surface, what kind of kissing is that?

But the old ancestor thought about it, he still had to face, and he couldn't be spoiled by Jiang Qiao, so he coughed lightly, "Go back to sleep."

"Good night." Jiang Qiao smiled softly.

In the second half of the night, Jihun Banner was quiet, not disturbed by this light kiss.

The uncollected soul had nothing to do with the relationship between the two, Tang Xiu was more or less disappointed.

……

At the beginning of October, "Zhan Fox Terrace" was completed.On the day of the finale, Jiang Qiao was fed by several main actors in turn. Except for Tang Xiu, who had no bad taste, the others were sure that Jiang Qiao would not be serious at the finale wine table, and vented all the resentment accumulated in the past two months on the wine table. inside.

Jiang Qiao's eyes fluttered after drinking for three rounds. Seeing the two assistant directors at the table not far away came over with wine glasses together, he couldn't take it anymore and said to Tang Xiu, "Help."

Tang Xiu showed an expression of innocent surprise when he heard the words, "How can I save this?"

"You drink well." Jiang Qiao gritted his teeth, thinking of the fear of being dominated by his ancestor's drinking.

Unexpectedly, Tang Xiu said leisurely: "Everyone respects the director, not me. Don't worry, I can cure you if you are sick. That is the real way to save you."

Jiang Qiao, "...Dear...Dear wife."

The two of them got together and muttered together, and the people next to them couldn't hear what they were talking about. Two assistant directors came over, and one of them smiled and said, "Congratulations to Director Jiang for the completion of "Zhan Fox Terrace", and congratulations to Director Jiang for finding someone who can help you out." actor."

The other resolutely filled Jiang Qiao's wine glass again, and couldn't help but sigh: "Yeah, I've never seen Director Jiang fall in love with any actor so much. He's still a rookie with a bright future."

The first person nodded while looking at Tang Xiu, "Little Tang is indeed good, talented, and stable, but he is just too introverted."

In this circle, Tang Xiu is indeed a special existence.He rarely socialized, let alone flattered.Although this character is commendable, in this circle, if Jiang Qiao hadn't been promoted, he might have been buried for many years or even a lifetime.

Tang Xiu didn't have any objection when he heard the assistant director say that. Instead, he picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Yes, I just stepped into the circle, and I have to learn to be a man. Let's start today. Director Jiang is drunk, and the next drink I'll take my place, and I'll thank Director Jiang for his promotion."

Jiang Qiao was slightly taken aback when he heard the words, and looked at Tang Xiu in surprise, with a hint of emotion in his black eyes.Tang Xiu patted his leg under the tablecloth, and smiled at the two assistant directors, "Can the directors show some face?"

The two looked at each other, seeing interest in each other's eyes.

——Guanjiang Bridge is a routine program, and I have long been tired of it.This newcomer has always been reserved and upright. Although he has no grievances or enmities, everyone is willing to see what he looks like when he is drunk.

So a few seconds later, the two agreed in unison.Afterwards, the wine that flowed like water was all toasted to "Jiangqiao".The staff members of the film crew were all watching the fun and didn't think it was a big deal. The little people didn't dare to mess with Jiang Qiao, but Tang Xiu was known for his good temper and politeness, so they all came to join in the fun.

Jiang Qiao watched the old ancestor drink to the brim by his side. The more he drank, the more relaxed he became.

Look, how good the person I like is.Can be on the stage at any time.

And look at you group of idiots, who actually tried to overwhelm your ancestors, tsk...

In just ten minutes, Tang Xiu drank more than 30 glasses of wine by himself.There are red and white beers, and it is easy to get drunk when mixed with wine, let alone such an indulgence.But Tang Xiu was still personable, not at all drunk.If it's true that something is different, it's probably more chic and handsome, and his gestures are full of elegance.

This night, the competitive actors at the same table were all lying on the ground and carried back by the assistants.Tang Xiu smiled and watched everyone getting drunk, and praised the self-improvement spirit of mortals in his heart.

Although, it is indeed a bit ignorant...

There were two finale ceremonies for "Fox Killing Terrace". The first was a celebration banquet in the film and television city. Jiang Qiao hired a restaurant to treat everyone to dinner. The killing is actually propaganda.

On the fifth day after returning to the imperial capital, Li Ziping came to Tang Xiu's house early in the morning with two sets of neat formal suits, one white and one black, and asked, "Would you choose one for the event later?"

Tang Xiuxiu put the prepared fried eggs and fried beef sausages from the pot onto the plate, turned his head and glanced at it casually and said, "White, am I playing a two-tailed white fox?"

Li Ziping hummed, "That's fine. Black can be used to modify your figure, but there's nothing to modify your figure." As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Xiu saw a plate filled with only half of the contents of the pot. Take out a plate and serve.The manager, who was so busy in the morning, suddenly had a sore nose, thinking that his artist was sensible and grateful.

"Hey, in fact, we can go out to eat some later. You are so tired to do it yourself, and you brought me a portion."

Tang Xiu, who was carrying two plates and was about to put them on the bar counter, was stunned, "Huh?"

At this moment, the door suddenly knocked, and Jiang Qiao strode in wearing a suit, asking, "Is breakfast ready?"

He saw Li Ziping sitting beside the table, raised his eyebrows, "Why are you at Tang Xiu's house?"

Li Ziping gulped, "Director, I'm his manager, I should be the one to ask you how to get to his house, right? And...do you have the key?"

Hearing the words, Jiang Qiao cast a mocking glance at a manager who had never seen the world before, and said "um" out of his throat. He opened the refrigerator and took out the milk, and poured a big glass for himself and Tang Xiu.

The lovely sun-dried eggs on the plate, the fried sausages that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the toast bread with barley kernels toasted golden brown, Li Ziping couldn't eat any of them.Li Ziping felt very frustrated. He laid his clothes flat on Tang Xiu's sofa, and said, "It looks like you won't need me as a driver anymore. Will you go with Director Jiang later? Don't be too late."

Tang Xiu hummed, feeling a little guilty, "Why don't you sit down, and I'll make some for you along the way, it won't take long."

God knows how much Li Ziping wanted to say yes, but a certain director who was already seated for dinner looked like he could kill him, so he smiled stiffly in a "sensible" way, "No need, I'll come over when I'm full."

"Oh." Tang Xiu breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, see you later."

"Hmm..." Li Ziping left Tang Xiu's house, secretly feeling that the acting career of his artist had nothing to do with his manager.

When Tang Xiu and Jiang Qiao arrived at the venue, the reporter seats were already full.Jiang Qiao's movie wrapping ceremony has always been Jiang Qiao's protagonist, because he himself is the biggest golden signboard of the movie.But this time it was different. The media were more willing to give an olive branch to Tang Xiu who was sitting on Jiang Qiao's left. After all, this newcomer had gone through ups and downs and unexpectedly established a very perfect personality.

Except for Tang Xiu who was passively searched, most of them were very low-key. The low-key and mysterious artists attracted the curiosity of the media the most.What's more, Director Jiang's expression on helping him with the microphone is too gentle. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that this actor will grab the best resources in the next year or two, and become popular as quickly as possible.

"Tang Xiu, the first official play in your life is the leading role of director Jiang, how do you feel?"

Tang Xiu smiled, "This question seems to have been asked many times, starting from casting."

The reporter didn't give up, "But you didn't answer directly before, now that the filming is over, it's time to give us an answer."

Tang Xiu thought for two seconds and said, "Actually, I didn't feel too much pressure. The first film must be trying my best. I just want to see where my abilities are. Director Jiang and the crew The seniors in the movie took good care of me, and I gained a lot from filming this movie."

The reporter praised a few words in an official tone, and then asked: "Someone broke the news that you are Director Jiang's favorite actor in the crew, is there such a thing?"

Jiang Qiao was a little nervous when he heard the words. Although it's okay for everyone to joke around, it's still a little sensitive to say it in front of these countless cameras.He originally thought that Tang Xiu would deny it, but Tang Xiu turned his head and looked at him with a smile on his face, "Director, is that so?" He thought for a while while talking, "Let's think about how often I get scolded and how often others get scolded. It seems to be."

Jiang Qiao's heart suddenly became brighter, and he took it tacitly and solemnly told the media the number he had prepared: "Tang Xiu is a very talented and hardworking actor, Xiaobai's whole play has a total of 450, NG times No more than a hundred times, this kind of data has surpassed all the actors I have worked with in my directing career."

As soon as Jiang Qiao finished speaking, there was an unanimous exclamation from the reporters below.Jiang Qiao has always been strict. Before, more than one actor broke the news that he was NGed to death in the crew, and they were all recognized as capable actors in the industry. Tang Xiu's performance...

"What's more." Jiang Qiao turned his head and looked at Tang Xiu again, his eyes full of appreciation, "Tang Xiu's NG is mostly in the action scenes. He is not from a major, so we can understand it. And his literary drama is perfect, Everyone will know when the movie is released. There are two main points of "Fox Killing Terrace" that are worth watching on the big screen. The first is the beautiful scenes and the second is Tang Xiu's acting skills."

There was a lot of emotion in the audience. Over the years, this cold and picky director has never praised an actor so unreservedly to the public.

The flashing lights were frequently turned on, and the reporter said sincerely; "It's really amazing, I can already foresee that fans will repost the clip just now like crazy."

The interview lasted for more than an hour, and then the host showed everyone a short film introducing the movie. Tang Xiu and Zhang Kaixing accompanied Jiang Qiao and filled a wine glass tower with champagne, and the wrapping ceremony was over.

Tang Xiu and Jiang Qiao stayed in the background for a while longer, and came out after the reporters had dispersed, and got into the same car in the underground garage.

They were about to start the car when Tang Xiu suddenly saw a man in a gray shirt standing in the right front corner of the garage out of the corner of his eye.He recognized Shen Simo at a glance.

Shen Simo, as Jiang Qiao's favorite student who was full of gimmicks two years ago, was also in the limelight in this interview. After the end, Tang Xiu saw him leave with the agent of the small company he signed with, and thought he would return The company is gone, but I don't want more than 20 minutes to pass, and the person is still staying in the underground garage.

Shen Simo was on the phone with his back turned, it was not very real from a distance, but Tang Xiu vaguely noticed that this person seemed to be emotional.

He pressed Jiang Qiao's hand that was about to start the engine, and said in a low voice, "I want to go and have a look."

Jiang Qiao was helpless when he heard the words, "His mother has recovered and left the hospital. This matter is over, what are you looking at?"

Tang Xiu shook his head, "I always feel that this matter is endless."

"Hey, well, I'm convinced." Jiang Qiao unlocked the car door and said, "Be careful, don't be embarrassed if you find out."

Tang Xiu hummed, "Don't worry."

The underground parking garage was full, and Shen Simo's back was facing this way. Tang Xiu walked lightly and arrived not far behind him without much effort.Then Tang Xiu simply sat on the ground, let a car block him, and quietly listened to Shen Simo's phone call.

Shen Simo's voice is very hoarse, obviously he has been chatting for a while. "Dad, you don't have to be so contradictory. In fact, I just made this call to say...Mom has been discharged from the hospital and recovered from the operation. My first movie has also finished. I didn't embarrass you."

The other end of the phone didn't know what to say, Shen Simo paused for a long time, and then there was a suppressed cry in his voice, "Okay, let's not talk about this. How are you recently? How about your body?"

"I'm not pretending..." Shen Simo took a deep breath, raised his head to hold back his tears, "Yesterday CCTV just broadcasted you to attend the meeting, I saw that you were covering your liver... your liver disease is an old problem , Drink less alcohol."

Overwhelmed by the pain in the boy's voice, he walked to the nearby pillar and supported himself with the hand that wasn't holding the phone.

Tang Xiu heard the trembling in his voice, and looked back, only to see that Shen Simo was trembling slightly, his eyes were tightly closed, his hands on the pillar were tightly clenched into fists, and tears flowed down his closed eye sockets. down.

"In your heart—is my concern just to restore my family background? I have always felt that I am different from other officials' children. They have all kinds of brothers and sisters since they were young. They have never had a father. The unreserved sense of security given, but I have! In my heart, we are an ordinary family of three. Is the blood relationship problem my fault? My father who loved me for more than 20 years suddenly kicked me out of the house and completely denied it. Me, is the blow to me the resources and wealth that I will lose!?"

I don't know what was answered on the other end of the phone, Shen Simo slumped down on the ground, he slid down the pillar, tears streaming down his face, but his voice was suddenly filled with powerless calm, "Okay...whatever you want Bar."

"Well, I will go to the Public Security Bureau to change my surname as soon as possible, yes... I won't be surnamed Shen anymore, don't worry."

After a while, Shen Simo said goodbye in a low voice, and then hung up the phone.

Tang Xiu didn't know what to do in the dark, he should never let Shen Simo know that his weakness was seen by others, but at this moment, the trembling and crying young man was so distressing that he, who had walked for thousands of years and was used to The old ancestors who were separated from the world were saddened by it.