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Chapter 309 Let's go visit the set too.
When He Daqi came out of the greenhouse, the cold wind made him shiver, but he quickly adapted and his body slowly relaxed.

Carrying a small red plastic fruit basket, I walked towards the open space in the middle of the greenhouse. There was a small table there with a teapot, teacups, and several kinds of washed fruit on it.

Zhou Huimin had finished preparing a plate of strawberries and was hesitating about which fruit to eat next when she saw He Daqi return with another basket of strawberries.

He Daqi was surprised when he got closer and asked in astonishment, "You ate all the strawberries? I remember you ate quite a lot at lunch, how could you eat such a full plate of strawberries?"

Zhou Huimin didn't say anything, just blinked at him, smiled and looked like an innocent, quiet, and greedy Down syndrome child.

He Daqi shook his head helplessly, went to the tap to wash the strawberries he had just picked, put them on the table for Zhou Huimin, and then turned to walk towards the large truck not far away, where the owner of the orchard was busy calling people to load fruit onto the truck.

He Daqi peeked into the car and found that the carriage was already more than half full.

"You've packed so much?"

"Yes, Mr. He, please wait a little longer. They've been picked over there, and we'll load them onto the cart as soon as it's brought over. It won't take more than ten minutes."

"You've really worked hard, and now you've had to hire someone to help out."

The orchard owner didn't look tired at all. Hearing this, he waved his hand happily and said, "It's not hard work, it's not hard work. You just chartered a car to buy fruit, which saved me so much trouble."

As they were talking, several temporary workers pushed Xingzi and Xiaoyangli over. The boss quickly went over to help untie the ropes and load them onto the truck.

This orchard has a great location, nestled against the mountains and beside the water. It's situated in Beidaihe and not too far from the sea, but because it's slightly blocked by the mountains, you can't feel the dampness of the sea breeze.

In particular, there is a small reservoir in front of the mountain valley, which makes it more convenient for the irrigation and fertilization of greenhouses and fruit trees.

After arriving in Beidaihe, He Daqi and Zhou Huimin didn't rush to do anything. They first wandered around for a morning, and then came across a fruit stall by the roadside. After tasting the fruit and finding it quite good, they inquired and found this fruit picking garden.

As for why the couple suddenly came to Beidaihe, there are many reasons.

Of course, there are two main reasons.

One reason is that Vivian Chow can't stay at home. She sent her child to South Korea for half a month before, which made her grandmother complain about He Daqi a lot. Recently, her grandmother has been picking up the child early every morning and sending him back in the evening, which makes Vivian Chow very bored at home. So she keeps nagging He Daqi to go out for a walk.

Another reason was that He Daqi had been pestered by Zhou Huimin for so long that he had no choice but to agree. He saw in the QQ group that Deng Chao said he was filming in Beidaihe, so he decided to visit the set and take Zhou Huimin out for a stroll.

Perhaps it was the beautiful scenery along the way, or perhaps it was the presence of Ho Ta-kei by her side, but after coming out, Vivian Chow was as cheerful as an elf. No matter what strange or unusual things she encountered along the way, she would chatter on and on with Ho Ta-kei, her mood was simply wonderful.

……

After half an hour.

On the set of the film "Happiness is Like a Flower," a convoy slowly drove in, with a van sandwiched between two cars and a truck following behind.

At this time, the crew was in the final stages of filming and would be able to wrap up the entire series in just a few days. Therefore, everyone, from the director and actors to the support staff, seemed particularly relaxed.

When the convoy arrived, everyone looked over curiously. They guessed that the convoy was there to visit the set, but they couldn't understand why someone would be so high-profile as to bring a convoy to visit the set.

Others might not know, but Deng Chao did. Although He Daqi hadn't told him he was coming to visit the set, Deng Chao guessed it was He Daqi as soon as he saw the van.

"My brother came to see me," Deng Chao boasted to a girl next to him, like an innocent young man showing off his extensive network of connections to the girl sitting next to him.

This girl has bright, big eyes, but unfortunately, she has sharp, sword-like eyebrows, so although her jawline is soft, she looks rather assertive.

At this moment, the girl looked at Deng Chao as if she were looking at a big, frolicking blond cat, with a mixture of amusement and helplessness.

Especially when he saw Deng Chao rushing towards the convoy that hadn't even come to a complete stop, he shook his head slightly, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

As soon as He Daqi got out of the car, Deng Chao, who couldn't wait, grabbed him by the shoulder and dragged him towards the film set.

As Deng Chao walked, he greeted the people around him with a smile: "This is my brother, He Daqi! Do you know him?"

Everyone greeted him with smiles, while secretly thinking: "Damn! This guy wasn't just bragging after all!"
Since the release of "Miracle in Cell No. 7" in four regions simultaneously, which generated astonishing box office results, He Daqi has now become a top-tier celebrity in the younger generation, unmatched by any other.

While others are still slowly honing their skills in TV dramas, this guy has already started carrying the show and boosting box office sales. How can you compare?
So when Deng Chao boasted on set about how good his relationship with He Daqi was, everyone took it as just his usual bragging.

I just never expected that the most unreliable thing this unreliable thing said would actually be true.

Is it because of He Daqi's debut work, Young Emperor, that he became good friends with Deng Chao?

"This is our director, Gao Xixi. He's a very dedicated person, especially on set, where he often guided me and helped me a lot." After introducing He Daqi, Deng Chao then introduced Gao Xixi, saying, "This is my brother, He Daqi!"

"Hello, hello." He Daqi politely shook hands with Gao Xixi.

If you're coming to visit the set, you have to make Deng Chao look good and adopt a humble attitude, otherwise it won't be a visit.

"Hello Daqi, I've seen many of your works. To be honest, you're much more reliable than Deng Chao. It's a pity that your schedule is too difficult to book."

"There's nothing I can do, the company is very strict, I don't have the final say," He Daqi said with a sheepish grin, scratching his head.

Hearing He Daqi's excuse, Gao Xixi twitched the corner of her mouth, instantly knowing what kind of person he was.

"This is our female lead in the drama, Sun Li, a very efficient girl."

When Deng Chao introduced Sun Li, his eyes sparkled, which made He Dayi look at him up and down with a strange gaze.

"Hello, I am He Daqi."

"Hello, I am actress Sun Li. Your film, New Shanghai Bund, is really amazing. I rushed back to watch it as soon as I finished filming and didn't miss a single episode."

"Really? Thank you for your support."

After exchanging only a few words, Deng Chao grabbed He Daqi and started introducing the other people, as if he was going to introduce the entire crew.

Fortunately, Zhou Huimin got out of the car at this time, which made Deng Chao stop.

"Why didn't you say so earlier that Sister Zhou was here too?" Deng Chao smiled sheepishly.

He Daqi squinted and said irritably, "Nonsense! I didn't even say hello to you, and you dragged me around for ages. You should talk to the director first and have someone unload the fruit from the car. I bought a whole truckload."

...At night, in the city.

He Daqi and Deng Chao were opening beer bottles in a small two-story storefront with a sign that read "Old Cui's Barbecue".

"It's not even hot yet and you're already dragging me out for barbecue. I told you, this place is so close to the sea, why don't we eat seafood?"

"You want seafood, right?" Deng Chao got up without saying a word, opened the door and shouted downstairs: "Boss lady, add another order of grilled clams, two grilled squid, a plate of boiled prawns, and some steamed oysters to the private room on the second floor."

"Understood!" The proprietress, with a waist circumference of four feet, had a very loud voice, which seemed much louder than Deng Chao's.

Deng Chao returned and sat down with a cheerful smile, saying confidently, "Believe me, this barbecue is absolutely amazing. I've been here almost twice a week, and I still can't get enough of it."

"Come on, let's have a drink with some edamame and peanuts." He Daqi hadn't had beer in a long time, and he was craving some alcohol, so he eagerly clinked glasses with Deng Chao.

Deng Chao gulped down half of the cup, let out a hearty burp, and asked, "How was the filming in South Korea? Is there a big difference between shooting special effects blockbusters and regular dramas? I heard that you need to set up a huge green screen for this to make it easier to add special effects in post-production."

"Well... once you understand it, it's not that complicated. But their filming techniques are definitely borrowed from Bald Eagle. I feel like if we learn them, we can film like that too. It's just that the special effects cost too much. It would be great if we could train our own team."

Upon hearing this, Deng Chao advised, "You still want to do special effects in China? Will the box office recover? Trust me, you should just stick to making feature films. Special effects require too much investment; we can't handle that."

"Forget it, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. It's not as difficult as you think. Let's not talk about this anymore. Come on, let's do one more."

"Take a break, why are you drinking so fast? Let's talk about it when the skewers arrive."

Deng Chao's recommendation was quite reliable; this barbecue place was indeed delicious. Due to its location, the barbecue here combines the strengths of various restaurants, making it look somewhat unconventional, but the taste is surprisingly delicious.

He Daqi ate a bite of grilled meat and a sip of beer, thoroughly enjoying his meal.

He and Deng Chao were talking past each other, clearly using each other as dumping grounds, pouring out their messy thoughts.

The shell of a boiled shrimp has been removed, and the fresh shrimp, once cooked, has firm and springy meat. Dipping it in the sauce makes it incredibly delicious.

A small pile of shrimp shells quickly accumulated in front of He Daqi. After putting another shrimp in his mouth, he suddenly asked, "Do you like that actress, the one named Sun... Sun Li?"

"Don't talk nonsense. He's my good brother too. There's no romantic relationship between us, only brotherly loyalty."

He Daqi looked up and glanced at Deng Chao, who spoke as if it were the truth, and couldn't help but chuckle.

"I'll believe you just because you say so. But let's make this clear: I'm getting married, so don't suddenly send me a wedding invitation. I'm not going to be a groomsman."

"Don't worry, absolutely not."

Neither of them had any bad habits, just a craving for drinks. They drank until after 10 p.m., chatting about all sorts of things. They didn't get completely drunk, but they left the party slightly tipsy.

……

……

It was three days later when I returned to Beijing.

After visiting Deng Chao on set, the couple strolled back slowly. They had eaten donkey meat for two days, and only took the highway home when they felt they had had their fill.

"What do you think about us making a food-themed TV series? If we weren't so pressed for time, it would take us two or three months just to explore what good food is available in eastern Hebei Province."

"It's not very good. It's okay for making TV shows, but forget about making TV dramas. I don't want to make TV dramas anymore. They're tiring and troublesome. If you want to make them, you can find someone to write the script and make them yourself."

"...I didn't want to either."

Zhou Huimin was just saying it casually, wanting to chat with He Daqi, but unfortunately this bastard didn't know what was good for him. He sat with his eyes closed, clearly trying to be polite, which made Zhou Huimin unable to resist reaching out and tugging at his cheek.

"Stop fooling around, we're almost home. I didn't sleep well last night, so I want to try to fall asleep first so I can catch up on sleep later."

"Go to sleep tonight. Don't think I don't know. You're up in the middle of the night and want to play games again. Don't forget you have to get up early to go to the company tomorrow. If you're lazy then, what will your employees think of you?"

He Daqi opened his eyes and sighed softly. He wished he could stay at home every day.

The nanny van was parked at the entrance of the villa.

The couple returned home leisurely. The child wasn't there; it was afternoon, and Grandpa He and Grandma He wouldn't bring the child back until evening.

Ho Tai-kai wanted to refresh himself, so he sat on the sofa and turned on the TV. Chow Wai-man went to the kitchen to wash fruit, planning to squeeze in with Ho Tai-kai to watch TV later.

She had just finished washing the fruit and hadn't even put the fruit plate on the table when Liu Ying pushed open the door and entered the villa.

"I figured you two should be home by now. Sure enough, timing is everything." Liu Ying smiled and took an apple from the fruit plate to eat.

"Are you here to discuss going to the company tomorrow?" He Daqi turned to ask Liu Ying's purpose.

"No, I'm just arranging your upcoming schedule."

"What's there to arrange? I'm going back to the Korean film crew on May 2nd and I'll be staying there until mid-June."

He Daqi was simply pretending to be confused. Did he not know that he couldn't stay on the set of The Monster indefinitely?
He knew that this answer was just a way to brush off Liu Ying's mention of her schedule.

Having known each other for so long, how could Liu Ying not understand He Daqi's temperament? She completely ignored He Daqi's response and continued speaking to herself:
"You need to come back in mid-May. The deal for the broadcasting rights to 'The Little Fish and the Flower Without Flaws' is almost finalized, and it's scheduled to air in early June. You need to make an appearance then, preferably an interview, to generate buzz for the series."

Currently, Shanghai TV stations are offering the highest bids. Their condition is that if you're willing to appear on variety shows or talk shows, they're willing to pay 20% more for the first-run rights than other TV stations.

Also, regarding the Bai Yulan award you asked me about last time, I've confirmed it's indeed you. And this year's award ceremony will be held either in early or mid-June, so you might need to come back in early June.”

He Daqi clicked his tongue, then suddenly remembered something and nudged Zhou Huimin, saying, "Why don't you go and collect it for me? It doesn't matter who goes, it'll be about the same. Oh, and you can go on the talk show too. You're always so free, it'll be good for your health to get some exercise."

Vivian Chow responded dismissively, "Don't even dream about it. I'm thinking of announcing my retirement from the entertainment industry. Don't force me to actually do that, or I won't show up when you go to premieres or award ceremonies."

"bother!"

(End of this chapter)