Chapter 186: Planner Chu’s Request

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Ever since he started filming with Zhou Xing, he had a deeper understanding of his role.

Chen Che realized that staying by the side to learn was also beneficial to him. This would help him understand the character and even the operations of the entire production as an actor and artist.

He realized that his field of vision had been greatly expanded.

In the past, he was just a member of the film crew.

Now, he can appreciate the actors’ wonderful performances between lights, cameras, props, and scenes from different perspectives.

Chen Che began to try to participate in more behind-the-scenes work, such as moving equipment.

In particular, his relationship with the demolition team had become even closer since their last injury.

He even took the initiative to help with logistics and distribute boxed lunches.

He took care of the stunt doubles and extras, let them rest, and personally pushed the cart filled with water and food to them.

In short, he was busy shuttling through the filming scene and was even more familiar with it than Zhou Xing.

At the same time, Zhou Xing was mainly in charge of filming and directing. He did not need to do the other trivial matters himself.

Just as he was about to eat, his phone rang.

Hearing that it was her, Chen Che shook his head helplessly.

The female voice on the other end said, “Cut it out. It’s your loss not being able to contact you.”

Chen Che agreed. “Let’s keep in touch less. I did what I had to do.”

“Hehe.” The other party snorted coldly and hung up.

Chen Che glared at the phone screen. After a while, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. If not for his phone, he really wanted to smash it.

How infuriating.

Why was he always so sensitive to the word “hehe”?

That person was definitely not much older than him. She had only become famous at 15 years old, only two years ago.

From time to time, he wondered who it was.

However, since he was letting one’s imagination run wild, he quickly stopped thinking about this problem.

Forget it, let him be.

At that moment, the phone rang again.

It was Chu Zhengfei.

“Planner Chu?”

“Chen Che.”

Chu Zhengfei’s voice could be heard. “I was rummaging through my phone just now and realized that there was a message from you asking me to call back. Did you look for me before?”

Chen Che was enlightened and said, “Yes…”

But how should he put it?

Still, honesty was sometimes important.

Chen Che chose a portion of the truth. “Actually, 1 didn’t know about Lin Xi’s appearance beforehand. She made the decision on her own and even hid it from her company…”

“Really?” Chu Zhengfei interrupted in confusion. “1 talked to her company and even thanked them. They didn’t say anything else.”

Chen Che was helpless.

‘What did they tell you?’

Wouldn’t that offend people even more?

However, he could not say this.

However, Chu Zhengfei was very experienced. She quickly reacted and said with a smile, “I understand. Are you worried that her company will be unhappy because she appeared on screen privately and want me to cut her scenes?”

Chen Che replied, “At first. Later, after thinking about it, perhaps this matter was decided by her company.”

Chu Zhengfei smiled and said, “It’s alright. I’ll ask her company about it later. If that’s really as what you mean, we won’t force it.”

Chen Che quickly said, “Thank you, Planner Chu.”

Chu Zhengfei’s tone was a little strange. “Supporting you behind the company’s back? Chen Che, what’s your relationship with Lin Xi? Are you already together in private?”

Chen Che could not help but laugh. “Is it that unbelievable? We just met during ‘Let’s Go’. It’s only been two weeks since we met.”

Chu Zhengfei seemed to be skeptical, but she did not continue to ask. “It’s alright. 1’11 communicate with President Zhang.”

Chen Che said gratefully, “Thank you, Planner Chu…”

“Don’t be in a hurry to thank me.” Chu Zhengfei changed the topic. “You mentioned that you were going to Africa to film?”

Chen Che replied in confusion, “That’s right. I’m in South Africa now.”

Chu Zhengfei pondered for a moment and continued, “1 also heard that you’re going to visit Lee Mingyu.”

Chen Che replied casually, “President Chu, just say what you have in mind.”

Chu Zhengfei smiled and said, “He’s alone and lonely. Even though this is an innovation of the production team this season, 1 feel that it’s a little inappropriate. Moreover, he’s traveling alone. There’s no joke and no interaction with the other members. I feel that he’s not attractive enough.”

Chen Che understood. “I understand. I have nothing to do here now. I’ll look for him later. Give me an address.”

After a moment of hesitation, Chen Che said uncertainly, “But I’m already an eliminated member…”

Chu Zhengfei interrupted him. “You were eliminated, so you went to visit him. No one should object now. Find a chance in the future to come back.”

Chen Che frowned. “Planner Chu, 1 don’t care what Gong Wanqing and Qu Feng think, but I don’t want you to be sad for me…”

Chu Zhengfei replied, “Why are you making things difficult for me? 1 did eliminate you. 1 won’t meet up with them when I visit Lee Mingyu later. I’ve already done my best to be polite. If they ask again, they’ll be making things difficult for me.”

Chu Zhengfei continued, “You don’t have to worry. Chen Che, I think very highly of your performance on the show. I’ve long regretted letting you go. But it’s okay. It’s not too late now. Go visit Lee Mingyu first. Let him lead you to integrate into the entire ’Flower Boys’ team. It’s logical. After all, there’s less than a month left. You still have to film ‘Let’s Go’. This way, you can take care of both sides.”

Chen Che was speechless and could only accept it with a smile.

“Brother Zhou.”

“Chen Che? What’s the matter?”

Chen Che walked up to Zhou Xing and asked for leave. “1 have to participate in a show and ask you for leave.”

Zhou Xing nodded. “Actually, I feel a little guilty for letting you come here, but in fact, there isn’t much work to do.

“You don’t have to come back this time. Rest well for a few days so that you don’t have to go back and forth.”

Chen Che smiled lightly. “1 don’t plan to return home. This show is filmed overseas. The location is in Namibia, not far from here. Call me back anytime if there’s anything.”

Zhou Xing was enlightened. “So you’re not heading home.”

Chen Che briefly told Zhou Xing about ‘Flower Boys’. Zhou Xing smiled and replied, “Go. 1’11 arrange for someone to send you.”

Chen Che nodded and suddenly remembered. “By the way, I might need to buy something. It’s not much. Can 1 trouble the production team to arrange for someone to bring me there?”

Zhou Xing called a stage manager over and gestured to Chen Che. “You’re an artiste in the outside world. Don’t always be alone. Bring him along and let him take care of you.”

Chen Che did not reject and was already familiar with it.

The stage manager had even helped him carry the bento boxes.

His name was Zhang Mingqiang. He was a few years younger than Chen Che, only 25 years old.

Chen Che called him Little Zhang, he was also willing to accompany him on a business trip.

Without another word, he packed his luggage and bought what he needed.

Then, he set off at the given address.

Along the way, Little Zhang was in charge of arranging everything.

“Director, the results of the investigation are back.”

In Rio, Brazil, Chu Zhengfei had just hung up the phone with Chen Che when her assistant walked in.

He handed her a report.

Chu Zhengfei took a glance and immediately understood that this was a market survey about the latest season or ‘Flower Boys’.

The current era was no longer the era of working hard..