Chapter 177
Kidnapping the Celestial Mother, Casting for [Hongwu]
Chapter 177 Kidnapping the Celestial Mother, Casting for [Hongwu]
Lu Xun said that marriage is the tomb of love.
Even the most unforgettable and passionate love will eventually turn into a mess.
Liu Xiaoli once loved someone, but now, everything has changed.
The songs "It's All Your Fault" and "On the Edge of Love and Pain" deeply moved her, and she also regarded the lyricist and composer He Xi as a spiritual confidant.
Although this confidant is a bit young, he's strong enough.
It's all just a dream, why can't we eat better?
More importantly, she heard that He Xi was an American citizen.
This was a fatal blow to Liu Xiaoli, who was determined to escape her current life and provide her daughter with a better living and learning environment.
In the original timeline, she married a Chinese-American lawyer so that her daughter could go to the United States.
He Xi is a bit young, but that also means he has little life experience and is easily fooled.
As long as I can help him cross the stream, climb the mountain, and unleash his true self!
It's not impossible to take him down.
Although Liu Xiaoli had never done such a thing behind her husband's back before, the way those men looked at her gave her this confidence.
Moreover, Liu Xiaoli was not greedy, nor did she ask to spend her whole life with He Xi. When he was still in his prime, she had already become an old woman.
As long as we can go to the United States and get my daughter a local household registration, that's all that matters!
The adult world can be this realistic.
If He Xi had made a slightly excessive request, Liu Xiaoli would have at most hesitated a bit before agreeing.
Then, the progress can be sped up a bit.
Unfortunately, although the young man in front of her was young and had carefully looked her up and down, his eyes showed more appreciation than lust.
Liu Xiaoli could only suppress her thoughts for now and wait for another opportunity.
After they signed their names, He Xi stepped back, while Liu Hongmei and Liu Xiaoli started chatting enthusiastically.
Liu Xiaoli didn't know the relationship between He Xi and Liu Hongmei, but the fact that the two of them came together must mean they were not a simple couple.
So she changed from her initial politeness and reserve, and became much more enthusiastic.
Liu Hongmei was there to conduct research, so she immediately started chatting with Liu Xiaoli.
Then, the two talked more and more deeply, and found themselves getting along better and better.
Half an hour later, He Xi's stomach rumbled, interrupting their conversation.
"Sorry, I have a big appetite and burn calories quickly, I'm a little hungry."
Liu Hongmei immediately suggested inviting Liu Xiaoli to dinner.
Liu Xiaoli declined for a moment, then agreed.
Before leaving, I called my daughter.
Liu Hongmei looked surprised when she heard this.
"Xiao Li, you don't look like you're thirty yet. You got married so early? And your child is already seven?"
Liu Xiaoli immediately smiled, her eyes crinkling into squinty corners.
"Hongmei, I'm already 35, how can you say I'm not even 30? You're too good at complimenting people."
Liu Hongmei shook her head in surprise.
"I really can't tell, Ah Xi, does Sister Xiao Li look like she's thirty-five?"
He Xi immediately shook her head.
"Hey! I'd believe Sister Li if she said she was only 25!"
Liu Xiaoli was so flattered by He Xi's praise that she couldn't hide her smile.
That evening, the three of them enjoyed a hearty late-night snack and had a very pleasant conversation.
After the event, He Xi and Liu Hongmei returned to the hotel.
He turned off the lights, cocked the gun, closed his eyes, but Liu Xiaoli's image inexplicably appeared in his mind.
Liu Hongmei was also somewhat surprised.
"Ah Xi, did you take some gunpowder today?"
He Xi remained silent, only firing incessantly.
For the next few days, He Xi stayed in Beidu.
During the day, I chatted with Zheng Xiaolong about the TV series adaptation of "Hongwu's Private Visits" and with Wang Shuo about interesting things that happened in the army.
In the evening, we watched performances and spent time with friends.
Liu Hongmei was very happy to be watered, but Liu Xiaoli's progress was not very significant.
Although Liu Xiaoli had malicious intentions, after the initial impulse subsided and she calmed down, she didn't want to cause trouble for He Xi because of herself.
After all, Tianxian's father is a prominent figure, and if word gets out that he's been cheating on her, it could negatively impact He Xi's career.
But she didn't dare to ask Liu Xiaoli to get a divorce first and then try to seduce He Xi.
If He Xi doesn't like her, or if he removes Wu Qing, then she'll have gained nothing.
Just as Liu Xiaoli was struggling with this, Liu Hongmei told her something.
"I had a college roommate who went to Hong Kong Island, signed with Ah Xi's company, and is now making movies and earning Hong Kong dollars."
"Xiao Li, you're so outstanding, have you ever thought about developing your career in Hong Kong?"
Liu Hongmei spoke without thinking, but Liu Xiaoli took it to heart.
My mind immediately started working.
Since it's not feasible to remarry and move to the United States immediately, going to Hong Kong Island as a temporary measure seems like a good option.
The living and learning environment there is much better than in the mainland.
However, she is a musical actress, and she's over thirty. She doesn't know if any Hong Kong directors would be interested in her.
Upon hearing this, He Xi immediately made a promise.
"Sister Xiaoli, you have great flexibility. If you want to play an action heroine, you still have a good chance."
"Here's what we'll do: go back and check your troupe's performance schedule for the second half of the year."
"I'll be starting a new project soon, and if there's a suitable role, I can send you an invitation. Why don't you give it a try?"
"good!"
Liu Xiaoli agreed almost without hesitation.
The opportunity was rare, and going to Hong Kong Island meant being far from the emperor's reach, where one could sometimes disobey orders.
It's okay for her to let loose a little, right?
Meanwhile, He Xi also met Zhang Shi on the set of "Hongwu's Private Visit".
"Mr. He, hello! I am actor Zhang Shi."
After meeting, Zhang Shi acted very modestly, completely lacking the determination he had shown when he vowed to reach the top, and the foul language and arrogance he displayed when planning to dig a hole and bury people.
After having him go through the audition process, He Xi directly extended an olive branch.
"We at [Jinxi Entertainment] are preparing to expand our business in mainland China and need to sign some promising and talented actors."
"Your qualifications perfectly match our requirements. Are you interested in joining our company?"
Zhang Shi readily agreed.
Although he has experience and acting skills, he, like Chen Xiaochun and others, lacks opportunities.
He Xi gave him this opportunity, so naturally he wouldn't give it up.
Even signing a long-term contract with high commission rates is better than going back to the US to wash dishes.
After signing Zhang Shi, He Xi assigned him the first role as the personal eunuch of the Hongwu Emperor, San Dezi.
Zhu Yuanzhang once had a eunuch named Li De by his side.
Therefore, the name San Dezi doesn't need to be changed; it can be used directly.
In addition, He Xi recommended Hu Jun to the monk Fayin.
As for the female lead, Consort Yi, Zheng Xiaolong originally intended to cast Ms. Lü, the female lead of "Stories from the Editorial Department," to play the role.
However, He Xi used her veto power as a screenwriter to reject it.
Then, he recommended Liu Hongmei instead.