Improv [Rebirth]

Maybe it was out of nostalgia for the carefree years in his previous life, or maybe he wanted to see with his own eyes the only person who never asked for anything in return after graduation. Before going to see Qi Andong, Chen Yan asked He Manman out for tea.

When he arrived at the coffee shop, He Manman was sitting by the window, occupying a table for four by himself, tapping the table impatiently with her bright nails.

"You're getting bigger and bigger, Brother Chen." She rolled her eyes.

"Sister Man." Chen Yan sat down beside her, not caring about her cynicism.Before he had time to order, he just kept looking at this charming woman in her thirties.

He Manman felt uncomfortable being watched by him, and moved his buttocks: "Why, figured it out? Decided to have a fling with my sister?"

Chen Yan opened his arms and rushed forward, holding He Manman tightly in his arms, his heart was turbulent and he couldn't stop.He hugged this vulgar woman he didn't like at first, and buried his face in her collar, as if embracing his lost and regained life.

"Stop stop! Oops my foundation!"

Before being pushed away, Chen Yan seized the opportunity to dry the wet corners of his eyes, and sat back honestly across from him.

"Why are you suddenly crazy?"

"It's nothing." Chen Yan smiled silly, "Let's talk about the script, talk about the script."

"Is there really nothing else?" He Manman stared at him suspiciously.

"No, what can I do." He took a sip of the coffee he just served, "I just want to see you."

"Oh——" He Manman made a long voice, and slapped him on the head, "That's why you asked me to drink tea! It's very laborious for my old lady to go out!"

"Really, I just want to meet you."

He lowered his head and squinted at the date displayed on the phone: "Sister Man, I answered the notebook you mentioned."

"Then what else?" He Manman was very disdainful, "Do you still have choices?"

"No." He smiled.

At this time, his mother should have been moved to a general ward, and his father should also be selling the house to raise money, so he has no right to be picky.

"That's right." He Manman drank his coffee carefully, not letting it get on the corner of his mouth. "Are you tired of bumping into walls everywhere? It's okay. Students who have just graduated are like this. Each of them has a heart higher than the sky, with a glassy heart." It turns into a titanium alloy after being broken a few times.”

Chen Yan felt that he might be overthinking, but he could hear the schadenfreude sarcasm in He Manman's tone.There was something strange in his heart, and he nodded reluctantly: "Yes, I used to think too simply."

He Manman raised his eyebrows, as if surprised by his sudden change.

"It's good if it's like this. Don't play tricks, just write honestly. Don't let the boss lose his temper. It will be difficult for both of us."

The first time he heard the word "boss", he was startled, and his hands trembled uncontrollably.In order not to let He Manman notice, he hastily removed his hand from the table and tightly grasped the corner of his clothes.

The shadow left by Di Hui in his previous life—Sister Man's boss, who used to be his boss—still lingers in his heart, like a giant beast, ready to engulf his mind at any time.

If it weren't for that person, he wouldn't have been rumored by the media to take drugs and sleep with him, wouldn't be unable to receive his books, wouldn't be chased by loan sharks for money, and wouldn't even lose his mother.

But now he needed the money, and now was not the time for revenge.He pursed his lips, tried hard to suppress the evil thoughts in his heart, raised his head and smiled without malice: "I know, Sister Man, please take care of me in the future."

He paused for a moment, then added: "Anything."

whatever.

Before leaving, he waved goodbye to He Manman.That was the only remnant of his past life, and he was saying goodbye to it now.

He turned the corner and went into the mall.The counters on the left and right are luxurious and shiny, and fashionable women come and go with bags.He didn't buy anything, completely ignored the occasional glances, and walked straight into the bathroom.

He stood in front of the mirror, looking at himself.

He was very proud of his face when he was a student, especially when he was praised by his elders and teachers.It was a face that bolstered the reputation of a good man of his age, and made him look so different from those nerds that it seemed impossible.

In his previous life, Chen Yan never discriminated against anyone, he was equally gentle to everyone, even if the other party was useless, he was willing to help all people and animals suffering from disasters and sufferings.But to himself, he thought only this face was worthy of him.People who can barely be called "excellent" in school will be infinitely sought after if they have a good-looking face, and they will even be deified among young people. At this time, family background and character are just appendages of appearance and grades .

Of course, his family background and character are not bad at all, which has brought him countless admirers and some blind self-confidence.

And now this face will bring him something more and more practical.

He stretched out his hand and carefully straightened the hair on his forehead, which became messy due to the fight with He Manman just now.Then he carefully adjusted the skirt and neckline to make himself look spotless.

When he walked out of the bathroom, he had already put on a calm and confident smile, so the glances at him became more numerous and hot.

Rich and young women watched him like prey.

—but in a little while, my role will be different, and in this labyrinth of light like a mirror, the prey will be born again.Chen Yan thought of this with a mockery of himself.

He came to a restaurant, the waiter welcomed him in, and the attitude he had developed over the years made him a part of this high-end restaurant.

The price on the menu was many times higher than the coffee shop where he and He Manman were just now, and the person waiting was changed from the other party to himself.

The first time Qi Andong saw Chen Yan, he felt that tonight he was very different from usual.Chen Yan's casual and arrogant temperament disappeared, and he became serious and serious.This made Qi Andong want to laugh, he didn't think he had something important to talk to him, did he?Maybe I inadvertently gave him such an illusion?

He reflected on himself.He has no reason to meet Chen Yan tonight, and he has no serious business to discuss with him, but according to his own personality, he unconsciously revealed the hint of "negotiating something" in the communication in order to lure the possibility of the other party to the appointment Not low either.

He sat across from Chen Yan and said sorry for being late, but he was not actually late.

Chen Yan shook his head, expressing his indifference.He quickly raised his head to look at Qi Andong, and immediately looked away as if embarrassed.

This memory of Chen Yancai and Qi Andong overlapped.

He remembered the first time he met Chen Yan.It was in Lu Kaiji's office. Lu Kaiji was Chen Yan's mentor when he was studying screenwriting at the Film Academy, and he was also a great benefactor of Qi Andong.For his kindness in bringing him into the film industry, and in order not to leave a reputation of being ungrateful in the industry, Qi Andong often visited Lu Kaiji at home and school.

As the winter vacation approached, Qi Andong came early to wish Lu Kaiji New Year's greetings because he was going abroad for the Spring Festival.Carrying large and small bags of valuables, he brought his assistants and security guards into Mr. Lu's office. Before he could exchange greetings, he saw the young man struggling to clean the glass by the window.

The man stepped on the footstool, stood on tiptoes and stretched out his hands to wipe the highest window. The short coat had already been lifted to his waist, and the gray sweater and T-shirt were also thrown up, revealing a part of the layered clothing. The white and slender waist, the young, untrained waist reflected the attractive brilliance in the winter sun.

"Xiao Yan," Lu Lao called him, "Leave those things to the cleaners, come over and say hello, seize the opportunity, isn't this your favorite actor?"

The person in front of the window turned around, and the sun shone on his face, which was as youthful as his back and back.Chen Yan glanced at him, moved his eyes embarrassedly, and jumped off the stool.His body was completely covered by his clothes, and Qi Andong let out a regretful sigh.

He put down his things and walked over, grabbed the rag from Chen Yan's hand: "I'll do it."

"Oh, how can I let you do such a thing!" Lu Lao touched his chin and said, but he didn't intend to stop him at all, but Chen Yan was in a hurry to grab the dirty rag.

"Hey, you don't know me yet." He smiled indifferently, and raised his hand, Chen Yan couldn't reach it.

Qi Andong didn't know the other party's name until he was greeting each other seriously.

"Chen Yan," he chewed the two words in his mouth, "it's pretty nice."

Chen Yan seems to be his fan, his eyes are always shy when talking to him, but he is not stage-frightened, he is generous and natural, and talks with Qi Andong, so the embarrassment in his eyes turns into ambiguous interest.

They chatted happily.Although Qi Andong can have a happy conversation with anyone, Chen Yan still seems special.He is passionate about movies and full of ambitions. He is neither like those smooth characters who have lost their edges and corners after being in the circle for a long time, nor like half-baked people who don't know anything about movies but insist on showing off.

Before leaving, he left a phone number for Chen Yan. Chen Yan seemed very happy, but he didn't act flattered.He politely thanked Qi Andong, as if everything he got was what he deserved, and it was only right for anyone to treat him well.He was so confident, proud, and beautiful.

So beautiful you want to hold it in your hand.

Qi Andong came back to his senses, and continued to chat with Chen Yan about unnecessary things, playing with his confused and inconvenient expression.

"Just... these?" Chen Yan asked, poking the veal with the fork once and for all.

There was faint disappointment in his eyes, which made Qi Andong suddenly want to find some blockbusters to scare him.He thought he had done enough foreshadowing in the past year, so he stopped the knife and fork in his hand and cleared his throat.

Chen Yan was very nervous about what he was going to announce, so he also put down the things in his hand and sat up straight.

Qi Andong said, "How about you move in and live with me?"

This sentence came abruptly, but the meaning behind it was very clear.For some, this is a rare opportunity, for others, it is an insult, especially a young and proud student like Chen Yan who has just graduated.

He looked at Chen Yan. Chen Yan was a little stuck, but he was not as shocked as he imagined, and he didn't even have a violent reaction.

He felt a little regretful, thinking that the timing of this question was not right, and was about to cover it up with a joke, when Chen Yan suddenly smiled, and replied very calmly and surprised him even more: "Okay."