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Chapter 618 Jing Tian: It's okay if you can't act anymore, I'll take care of you!
Actually, Qi Hui wanted to bring both Lao Ling and Xiao Zhang into "In the Name of the People".

I also want to delete the blond guy's storyline.

But now it seems that none of them will work.

The main reason is that both Lao Ling and Xiao Zhang have made arrangements.

After finishing "Operation Red Sea", Lao Ling is going to act in "The Mystic Nine".

Xiao Zhang's works include "The Legend of Chusen" and "Medical Examiner Qin Ming," and he also reportedly has a web novel adaptation called "Novoland: The Castle in the Sky."

And they're all leading men!
Qi Hui realized that he seemed unable to persuade them to act in such a play.

Although he knew the potential impact of the show, others believed that anti-corruption dramas were always a thankless task.

Given Li Lu's request, Qi Hui gave up.

As for the blond guy's line... obviously, he has someone backing him, and he can't do anything about it himself.

If it could really move, Li Lu wouldn't have kept it.

He has authorization from the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Logistics Support Department of the Central Military Commission, and the Golden Shield, and will not allow others to act recklessly.

For example, right now, he dares to bare his teeth at himself.

Having no other choice, Qi Hui could only ask for some benefits for himself.

In the ensuing verbal exchange, Li Lu was caught off guard and unable to refute.

Others have connections and can get a role like Zheng Shengli. It's not unreasonable for me, Qi, who is an investor, to get a role like Qi Tongwei, is it?

Hearing Qi Hui's request, Li Lu felt a headache coming on, but he couldn't refute it.

Because of Zheng Shengli's incident, there was no way he and the entire crew could get over it.

After thinking for a moment, Li Lu asked, "If I refuse, will you withdraw your investment in our film?"

"Uh..." The sudden question startled Qi Hui.

After thinking for a moment, Qi Hui shook his head and said, "I don't know how to do that."

"What I just said was 'I want to act,' not 'I must act.' I was making a request, not a demand."

Li Lu looked at Qi Hui in surprise... He was genuinely surprised.

He actually wanted to reject the investment, but Qi Hui's words made him change his mind again.

Moreover, Qi Hui himself is a good match for Qi Tongwei.

In terms of acting skills and professional competence, they have never been lacking!
“Alright.” Li Lu nodded slowly. “I agree. You will play Qi Tongwei.”

Qi Hui smiled. That's more like it!
“However, there’s a problem,” Li Lu said. “You’re too young. How will you solve this problem?”

"We can't possibly send a police chief who's only in his twenties or thirties, can we?"

This is outrageous; I'll get criticized.

"What's wrong with someone in their twenties or thirties?" Qi Hui said irritably. "During the revolutionary war, the youngest corps commander in our army was only 23 years old!"

However, he also knew that this was somewhat unrealistic.

After all, the story of Handong did not take place during the revolutionary war era.

Li Lu coughed lightly and said slowly, "This is what I'm thinking: find a top makeup artist to make you look like you're in your forties or fifties."

The protagonist, Hou Liangping, is only in his early forties, while Qi Tongwei is Hou Liangping's senior from school.

He shouldn't be younger than Hou Liangping.

Most importantly, Liang Lu and Tao Huimin look to be the same age as Qi Hui's mother. How can they play a couple?
“This one will do too.” Qi Hui nodded.

"So... how much do you plan to invest?" Li Lu rubbed his hands together and asked, as top-notch makeup artists require a considerable amount of money.

Thinking this, an uncontrollable smile appeared on his face.

"How much do you want?" Qi Hui didn't react much, just smiled faintly and asked.

"1.2……"

“Okay, then it’s 1.2 million.” Qi Hui nodded.

Li Lu: "...I haven't finished yet. The total funding requirement is 120 million. I've secured over 30 million so far, the rest..."

Qi Hui glanced at him: "It doesn't matter. There are ways to bid 120 million and there are ways to bid 150 million."

He remained determined to continue investing!
"Oh my, Director Qi!" Li Lu couldn't hold back any longer, and a smile bloomed on his face: "Thank you so much."

Unlike other investors, Qi Hui wanted a role.

Therefore, he was not worried that Qi Hui would be like other investors, signing contracts but not making payments.

"I'll toast you with coffee instead of wine!" Li Lu said excitedly, his face flushed.
As he spoke, he picked up the coffee and poured it directly into his mouth.

"Hey! The coffee's hot..." Qi Hui exclaimed.

But it was too late. The coffee burned Li Lu's mouth, rendering him speechless. He wanted to vomit but was too embarrassed, but the heat was unbearable, so he finally opened his mouth and spat it out.

Qi Hui watched his performance, unsure of what to say for a moment.

"Take care of yourself," Qi Hui said slowly. "As for the funds, I will have them transferred over gradually. Please check your account."

He quickly signed his name and stamped the contract, then turned and left.

He won't watch Li Lu's performance.

Li Lu was on the verge of tears, feeling utterly humiliated... Wait, Qi Hui didn't pay the bill?
Ignoring the pain, Li Lu quickly got up to check, only to find that Qi Hui really hadn't paid the bill.

"I'm so miserable..." Li Lu slurred, on the verge of tears.

He got the funds, but he wasn't as happy as he had imagined.

……

When they got home, Jing Tian had already prepared dinner.

"Ah...you're back." Jing Tian waved happily, "Come and eat!"

As he spoke, he pulled Qi Hui to the table next to him.

Seeing her virtuous appearance, Qi Hui smiled and said, "I'll get a pair of chopsticks."

As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed Jing Tian.

As they got closer, he kissed her on the cheek with a soft "mua~".

Sneak attack!

Jing Tian was slightly taken aback, her eyes sparkling with joy.

She then smiled gently, took the chopsticks from Qi Hui's hand and put them back in their place, looking at Qi Hui expectantly.

Hurry, let's do it again!
"Mua~" Qi Hui kissed her and took the chopsticks from her.

"Hehehe..." Jing Tian chuckled and placed her chopsticks over Qi Hui's side.

Then, imitating Qi Hui, she reached for the chopsticks and kissed Qi Hui on the cheek.

Make a sneak attack!
boo~
"Hehehehe..." She was overjoyed at her successful sneak attack, beaming with delight.

Qi Hui patted her head and stopped his sneak attack.

If this continues, we shouldn't be at the dinner table anymore; we should be in the bedroom.

"Is everything settled?" Jing Tian put a chicken wing on Qi Hui's plate.

Qi Hui had lost weight since returning from the desert.

You should eat more to replenish your body.

Even if you lose your figure and can't act anymore, it doesn't matter, I'll take care of you!

"All done." Qi Hui chuckled as he munched on a chicken wing. "I invested in an anti-corruption drama and got a role while I was at it."

"Anti-corruption drama?" Jing Tian asked in surprise. It had been a long time since she had seen such a show.

"You're going to be filming this kind of movie again?" Jing Tian couldn't help but ask.

It seems that this kind of play gradually disappeared many years ago.

"Probably," Qi Hui said with a smile. "It's a project promoted by the Supreme People's Procuratorate."

"Oh... then it should be fine." Jing Tian suddenly realized.

"What are we going to do after we finish eating?" Jing Tian changed the subject.

"Do you have any ideas?" Qi Hui asked with a smile.

He didn't actually want to go out; he wanted to continue doing things he loved.

When you're with someone you love, you certainly can't waste time.

Jing Tian noticed the slightly lingering look in Qi Hui's eyes and couldn't help but purse her lips.

Binge eating is so miserable, I can't take it anymore.

"Ahem... Shall we go see a movie?" Jing Tian clenched her fist, coughed lightly like Qi Hui, and suggested.

"Well... alright then." Qi Hui was somewhat uninterested upon hearing this, but he wouldn't refuse.

Come to think of it, he had previously mentioned going to inspect the set of "Ode to Joy".

But who would have thought that Kong Sheng had given Jing Tian a day off, so Qi Hui didn't bother going.

Wasn't his desire to go on "Ode to Joy" solely for Jing Tian's sake?
Otherwise, what would you be doing there? Could it really be for work?

But then again, it seems he stood Kong Sheng up...

(End of this chapter)