This actor has something

Chapter 305 What a pity

At the touch of a hair.

Without a second thought, the remaining young men headed straight for Chen Shuangxi, the man who had just kicked someone away.

The way they rushed in was quite intimidating, but unfortunately, the ideal was far from reality.

Lin Jie and Chen Shuangxi are experts in gang fights, especially since these two are cunning and always target weaknesses. Every time they make a move, someone will fall limply to the ground.

Before Sun Yizhen could even scream, a bunch of people were lying haphazardly on the ground.

The South Korean actor who had just grabbed Son Ye-jin's wrist froze, staring in disbelief at the young people lying on the ground groaning. He felt like he had been the one being acted out.

He Daqi laughed unrestrainedly, gripping the actor's wrist tighter and tighter until the actor groaned in pain, collapsed to his knees, and only then did He Daqi release his grip.

He felt as if fireworks had exploded in his heart; he was overjoyed beyond words.

This is a great opportunity!
Sun Yizhen can be considered one of He Daqi's few true friends; they get along well and can joke around together.

Back then, when she participated in a variety show, she also helped promote He Daqi's movie. When "Miracle in Cell No. 7" was released, He Daqi came to do a promotional tour. Sun Yi was really afraid that He Daqi would be all alone, so she took the initiative to go and support him.

Therefore, it's understandable that He Daqi helped her today.

Of course, there was another reason that made He Daqi determined to take action.

If I take this opportunity to teach the other person a lesson, I can then issue an apology statement and announce my retirement from the entertainment industry.

Anyway, I have enough money to spend now, and I'll be able to have a warm bed and a wife and kids in the future. Just thinking about it makes me happy.

At this moment, He Daqi had already begun to mentally simulate the upcoming plot.

He was strongly condemned by the media and the public for ordering his bodyguards to assault someone. He then came forward to explain that he couldn't bear to see female friends being bullied, so he acted out of anger. Of course, as a public figure, this behavior was definitely wrong, so he would directly withdraw from the entertainment industry and no longer engage in performing activities.

Wow! That's really good! This way, he can not only establish a persona of being righteous and straightforward, but also give his fans an explanation, saying that he had no choice but to leave the entertainment industry, and that your Daqi brother is a loyal and good person who just had bad luck.

Thinking of this, He Daqi chuckled.

The occasion was a bit off; there were a bunch of people lying on the ground, and he suddenly laughed twice, making him look like a dark and scheming villain.

Sure enough, the laughter drew the attention of Sun Yizhen and the male actor kneeling on the ground to He Daqi, and even Lin Jie and Chen Shuangxi looked at him with confusion.

Sun Yizhen's mind was still blank; things had developed so quickly that she hadn't quite caught up with it.

Suddenly, He Daqi descended from the heavens to save him. Then, his two bald-headed, cold-faced bodyguards swiftly dealt with a bunch of people. But that wasn't all. Next, He Daqi made Pei Yingjun kneel down, laughing like a complete idiot.

“Daqi, you…” Sun Yizhen didn’t know what to say for a moment.

He Daqi grinned, meeting Pei Yingjun's glare as he knelt on the ground, a glare that seemed to want to skin him alive. Then, as if just remembering something, he turned to Sun Yizhen and asked, "Noona, who is this guy again? Why is he here to cause you trouble?"

Pei Yingjun, who was kneeling on the ground, almost spat out a mouthful of blood. "You don't even know the specifics of the situation, yet you dare to take on the responsibility. Are you being unreasonable?"
"It's a long story..." Sun Yizhen said with a wry smile.

Before she could finish speaking, He Daqi cheerfully urged, "It's alright, take your time, I have plenty of time to listen."

"Before taking on The Host, a director approached me about a film project, without specifying a date. I verbally agreed, but I didn't expect that The Host would start filming, and then the other director would contact me, saying that the production team was ready. So, the film's release date conflicted with The Host's."
I could only apologize to the director, since it was just a verbal promise. The other director understood, but because of the investment, the male lead on that side had brought his own funding to the project and felt I had gone back on my word. He kept demanding that I either pay compensation or go to that side to make the movie.

At this point, Sun Yizhen pointed to Pei Yingjun kneeling on the ground and said, "His name is Pei Yingjun. He is the male lead in that movie. It is possible that his investment will lose money because of me, so he has been harassing me these past few days."

Why is he bothering you if there's no contract?

"Sigh...maybe they think I don't keep my promise."

Sun Yizhen sighed. Things had already come to this point, and she dared not think about what would happen next, especially the possibility that she had set He Daqi up. This matter was sure to cause a huge uproar.

He Daqi, however, had no such worries. He grabbed Pei Yingjun's hair and forced his head back, took a closer look, and muttered a curse in the style of a Korean.

"Damn it! I hate scumbags who bully pretty girls, especially when that pretty girl is someone I know! That makes it even worse! And he dares to glare at me?!" At this point, He Daqi switched to Cantonese and ordered, "Give him a good beating! Beat him until even his own mother wouldn't recognize him!"

Pei Yingjun clearly doesn't understand Cantonese, but he doesn't need to.

After He Daqi released his grip on Pei Yingjun's hair and took two steps back, a cold, large hand grabbed Pei Yingjun's neck, followed by a series of slaps on the set.

Pei Yingjun's gold-rimmed glasses were knocked into the air with the first blow, and before they even hit the ground, he had already been hit several times in the face.

Chen Shuangxi carried out He Daqi's request very seriously, slapping Pei Yingjun with such force that even his own mother wouldn't recognize him. The slaps were like a sudden storm, kindly helping Pei Yingjun to improve blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

Sun Yizhen was shocked. She really didn't expect He Daqi to do this. She was still considering how to minimize the impact of the matter, but He Daqi directly dealt with it in a way that didn't give anyone a chance to suppress the matter.

"Daqi, tell your friend to stop, stop hitting him! You...we...please make him stop, otherwise we won't be able to explain ourselves!"

Seeing Sun Yizhen's flustered appearance, He Daqi chuckled and patted his chest: "Don't worry, Nuna, I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"

"no……"

"Don't worry, don't worry, nothing will happen."

While He Daqi was arguing with Sun Yizhen with a smile, Chen Shuangxi's hand was starting to hurt from slapping, so he gave his older brother a look. Lin Jie nodded, came over and switched shifts with Chen Shuangxi, and then continued slapping away.

The sprint race has turned into a relay race, and the sprint has become a marathon. Pei Yingjun is in luck today.

“Stop! Stop!!!”

Before the luxurious SsangYong car had even come to a complete stop, Executive Director Lee burst out of the car like a mad dog, shouting as he ran.

However, Lin Jie and Chen Shuangxi clearly wouldn't stop until He Daqi spoke up.

"Daqi! Make them stop!" Executive Director Li said, panting heavily as he grabbed He Daqi's arm.

It's obvious he doesn't exercise much; he was out of breath after just a few hurried steps.

He Daqi figured that was about right, so he pretended to give Li Changli face and said to Lin Jie with a smile, "Alright, that's about right, let's leave it at that for now."

As Lin Jie let go, Pei Yingjun collapsed to the ground with a thud. Although his vision was unfocused, he had not yet fainted.

He Daqi wanted to give him a thumbs up; he's a real pro at getting slapped!
Executive Director Li felt a chill run down his spine. He was now extremely grateful that he would occasionally stroll around the Han River Monster set, otherwise, things would have gotten much more interesting.

Fortunately, as long as I'm there, I can usually keep things under control, and no one in the crew will gossip.

"How is this going?"

Executive Director Li released his grip on He Daqi's arm and turned to ask Sun Yizhen.

He had a sharp eye and immediately noticed He Daqi's nonchalance and Sun Yizhen's deep worry, so he didn't ask He Daqi but asked Sun Yizhen instead.

The Han River Monster project cannot have any problems; no problems whatsoever. Executive Director Li hadn't joked with He Daqi before; this project concerns Executive Director Li's future.

Under his piercing gaze, Sun Yizhen quietly recounted the whole story.

Upon hearing that the person lying on the ground was Pei Yingjun, Executive Director Li immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He turned his head to look at the leisurely He Daqi and couldn't help but click his tongue in his heart.

Strangely enough, Executive Director Li had guessed almost everything about He Daqi's thoughts. He had found it odd that He Daqi had been reluctant to sign the contract before, but now he understood He Daqi's intentions.

With Zhou Huimin's net worth making the list, He Daqi dares to be so unscrupulous. He clearly wants to retire from the entertainment industry if he has a large bust. Executive Director Li understands him quite well.

There's nothing I can do...

"You all go and rest first, I'll handle this."

Upon hearing what Executive Director Li said, He Daqi gave him a strange look, said nothing, nodded, patted Sun Yizhen's arm, and turned to lead her towards the film set.

Behind He Daqi, Executive Director Li lit a cigarette and waved to the few people who had gathered around because of his arrival: "Come here, drag him into my car."

Without a word, several Seagate employees grabbed Pei Yingjun and dragged him to Executive Director Li's SsangYong car.

When the group returned to Executive Director Li, he instructed them word by word: "Tell the crew to keep their mouths shut. Tell them that if they dare to make a fuss, they should think about the consequences."

After seeing the group nod, Executive Director Li said nothing more, waved for them to disperse, and then returned to his car with a cigarette in his mouth.

The sound of the car door opening and closing made Pei Yingjun turn his head.

His eyes met those of Executive Director Li, who clearly saw the resentment in his eyes.

Snapped!
That face, swollen like a pig's head, got hit again.

"Who gave you the audacity to cause trouble on Seagate's set? Don't you know your place?"

"I'm sorry." Pei Yingjun's eyes regained their clarity, and he dared not disobey in the slightest, so he quickly lowered his head.

Snapped!
Li Changzhang felt a little uncomfortable wearing the watch, so he took it off and gave it to Pei Yingjun again.

"Sorry? Is an apology all you want? Aren't you usually so smart? You're so eloquent in front of those important people, and you've introduced so many girls to them. How come you've acted so stupidly today?"

Don't tell me you don't know He Daqi. What was with that look you gave me just now? What, you usually bow and scrape to CEOs worth hundreds of billions of won, but this time you actually dared to have designs on them?
You don't know how much his wife is worth, do you? Let me give you a rundown. Their internet company is currently valued at over 700 billion Korean won, and Zhou Huimin owns about 80% of the shares. Can you do math?

Pei Yingjun was stunned.

In South Korean society, black, white, and gray are intertwined. For Bae Young-joon, who is covered in gray, he is always inferior to any top figure from the other two colors.

In particular, he knew how messed up the world was in South Korea, and that few rich people had a conscience.

Whether it was the burning pain on his face or the throbbing fear in his heart, Pei Yingjun broke out in a cold sweat.
"Have you gone mute?" Executive Director Li's voice was like a devil's whisper, pulling Pei Yingjun back to reality.

"Executive Li, please give me a chance. I will go and kowtow to He Daqi to apologize."

Snapped!
Executive Director Li waved his hand dismissively and said, "I am now the vice president."

"I'm sorry, President Lee." Pei Yingjun knelt on the chair and bowed to Executive Director Lee.

The current situation was exactly as Li Changzhang had anticipated.

At first, because Pei Yingjun's face was swollen from being slapped, Executive Director Li didn't recognize him. As he got out of the car, he ran while trying to figure out how to smooth things over. But the moment he heard from Son Ye-jin that the person who had been slapped was Pei Yingjun, Executive Director Li knew he was in the clear.

……

……

He Daqi reluctantly declined Sun Yizhen's suggestion to go out for a drink. He sat in the van with a sigh, listening to Zhou Huimin's rambling on his phone. He was getting sleepy.

"I assaulted someone on set today."

He Daqi's sudden remark instantly silenced Zhou Huimin's rambling.

"Hmm? Did you do it yourself, or did you have Lin Jie and the others do it?"

"Both, but it was mainly Lin Jie and his group who did it. Things are different now than before. They haven't hit anyone for several years, and I'm afraid my hand would hurt if I did it."

Vivian Chow smiled speechlessly upon hearing this.

"Who did you hit? Aren't you afraid they'll call the police and have you arrested?"

"Let them arrest him. At worst, we'll just have to pay a fine. The guy they beat up is an actor, the one from Winter Sonata, what's his name again? Holy crap! I heard Son Ye-jin mention him at noon, how come I forgot already!"

He Daqi's tone was so nonchalant that Zhou Huimin didn't know how to respond.

"Pei Yingjun?"

"Yeah!"

"Daqi, you're not planning to take this opportunity to retire from the entertainment industry, are you?"

Zhou Huimin herself wanted to do this, so now she looks at He Daqi with the same eyes and feels that she has probably guessed He Daqi's intentions.

"Don't talk nonsense! How could I do that! I just can't stand him bullying women!"

Okay, judging from He Daqi's changed tone, Zhou Huimin was certain.

Zhou Huimin remained silent for a long time, making He Daqi a little uneasy. He even wanted to say hello to see if the connection had been lost.

After a long while, Vivian Chow smiled and said, "It's good to retire from the entertainment industry. I've always wanted us to take the kids on a round-the-world trip together. If you really retire, you can consider our travel plans."

The topic suddenly veered off course, and the two began discussing where the best place to travel was.

He Daqi, who had been discussing things on the phone the whole way, was still excited. After getting off the car and returning to the villa, he was even preparing to make a plan with Zhou Huimin.

Unfortunately, Zhou Huimin showed no sportsmanship upon meeting him. She immediately put her arm around He Daqi's neck and asked with a half-smile, "I forgot to ask on the phone earlier, what was the reason you hit someone? Come on, come inside and tell me in detail!"

Speak your mind! Who's afraid of who!

He Daqi, who was a little excited today, wasn't backing down at all. He felt he could take on ten people!
……

the next day.

He Daqi arrived a little late.

After getting out of the car while yawning, he noticed the large dark circles under Son Ye-jin's eyes and asked in surprise, "Noona, did you not sleep well last night?"

This idiot is playing dumb!

I would have been a miracle if I had slept soundly last night!

Sun Yizhen rolled her eyes at him and ignored him.

After finishing his makeup, He Daqi happily lay on the recliner, glancing at the entrance of the film set every now and then, hoping for some fun to come out.

Today, he brought not only Lin Jie and Chen Shuangxi, but also the Dragon and Tiger Brothers.

Unfortunately, the morning was uneventful; apart from the delivery trucks that brought lunch boxes, no one came to the film set.

No way... Did Executive Director Li really manage to suppress the matter?

What's Pei Yingjun thinking? He should hurry up and bring the reporters over to protest his innocence! Otherwise, how will I have the chance to beat him up in public again?
Jingle Bell!
Zhou Huimin called.

He Daqi found it strange, as Zhou Huimin usually wouldn't call during filming.

"what happened?"

"Daqi, you're going to be disappointed. I had someone investigate, and that Pei Yingjun is a brothel madam. He probably won't cause any trouble for you."

"A madam?"

He Daqi was shocked. Holy crap! That guy looks so respectable, how could he be so despicable?

"Surprised? You two became friends after a fight. You can go and support his business."

"Tell me in detail, does he have any F-grade ones? I don't need them to be natural, as long as the feel is right, I'm fine with anything!"

After He Daqi started rambling, the topic immediately went off track, and Zhou Huimin began to discuss it with He Daqi with a smile.

The call continued until the director called He Daqi. After hanging up, He Daqi sighed.

What a pity! Such a great opportunity to retire!
It was already noon when I arrived, and surprisingly, Executive Director Li didn't come in.

He Daqi thought he wasn't coming today, but after learning about Pei Yingjun's background, he lost hope. He figured Executive Director Li could definitely handle this small matter.

Unexpectedly, as filming was nearing its end for the day, Executive Director Lee's SsangYong car slowly drove into the film set.

He was in a good mood, standing to the side with a smile watching everyone film. After the director yelled "cut," he walked over to He Daqi.

"Daqi, don't worry, the problem is solved."

"I'm not worried."

"Haha, I know, I know, but in order to cover things up, a little trouble has arisen."

Huh? You can't do it either!
He Daqi's gaze was so direct that Executive Director Li couldn't help but cough to cover his embarrassment.

Seeing that He Daqi didn't want to talk, he touched his nose and said with an awkward smile, "Pei Yingjun came here to make trouble because of the movie. Although he's not in the right, Sun Yizhen does have a little problem. After all, she made a verbal promise to someone. Yesterday, in order to suppress the matter, Seagate took over that crew and decided to let Sun Yizhen continue to play the female lead after The Host was finished filming. Pei Yingjun's face won't be healed anytime soon, so we're short of a male lead now."

He Daqi was hit in the face with an abacus bead and was speechless, almost laughing.

"Executive Director Li, you're not suggesting I take over, are you?"

"We can discuss it, right? I looked at the script this morning, and the female lead makes quite a sacrifice. If you don't take the role, and Sun Yizhen ends up filming with someone else..."

After reading the script, Executive Director Li decided to take a gamble on the relationship between He Daqi and Sun Yizhen.

"Quite a sacrifice?" He Daqi blinked in confusion, then looked around. The dog furtively put its arm around Executive Director Li's shoulder and asked in a low voice, "Is it a Category III film?"

"Um...no, but if we're talking about ratings, it's an adult film."

"What's your name?"

"Going Out" is an art film with a small budget, quick shooting, simple scenes, and mainly focuses on the romance between the male and female leads.

After hearing Li Changli's introduction, He Daqi's thoughts wandered. He secretly glanced at Sun Yizhen, but instead of continuing to argue with Li Changli, he went into the film library to search for the movie and prepared to read the introduction.

Damn! It really is an art film!

As they left the film library, He Daqi's gaze towards Executive Director Li was somewhat off. "Do you even know how to describe things? You've made a perfectly good art film sound like it's been painted with colors."

"We'll see!" He Daqi replied dismissively.

Since he wasn't directly rejected, there was still a chance. Executive Director Li wasn't too discouraged. He cheerfully went to see Son Ye-jin again, told her the news, and informed her to make up for the contract for the movie tomorrow.

Another day of filming has come to an end.

As soon as He Daqi got into the van, Qin Hu, who had been looking forward to it all day, turned around and asked, "Daqi, what's up? No fun today?"

"Don't even mention it, it's bad luck." He Daqi waved his hand.

"Tell me how unlucky it is." Qin Long smiled and turned his head when he heard this.

Lin Jie and Chen Shuangxi also looked at He Daqi, wanting to know how things were going.

"That's a brothel madam, she wouldn't dare to operate openly at all," He Daqi said, curling his lip.

"A madam?" Lin Jie and Chen Shuangxi were both from Hong Kong, and He Dayi spoke in Mandarin, so they didn't understand what he meant.

"It means 'groom'," Qin Hu explained with a chuckle.

“That’s really bad luck,” Lin Jie nodded in agreement.

The van slowly drove out of the film set as the sun set.

Zhou Huimin's call came late, but it did. Even though He Daqi wouldn't be back at the villa for long, she always liked to call him and chat about gossip.

"This year's Super Girl competition is much bigger than last year's. Hunan TV has been promoting it online, and the topic has been consistently trending on Yabo.com."

"Mango TV really loves making variety shows," He Daqi replied perfunctorily.

"They all do it. CCTV also has this kind of program. You know the CCTV Young Singers Competition, right? This Super Girl is a similar talent show, but it's more thorough. It holds nationwide auditions, and its slogan is to select stars from ordinary people. So you can imagine how popular this variety show is."

While listening to Vivian Chow's explanation of science, Ho Ta-chi suddenly remembered another variety show.

Before coming to South Korea, he had seen the name of a variety show in Wang Xun and Huang Bo's introduction. He thought that the show must be very famous in the future, otherwise it wouldn't have been specifically mentioned in the introduction.

(End of this chapter)