Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 220 I don’t like it
Fortunately, the two were close enough that Hu Xiaobei pushed off the bottom of the pool, splashing a lot of water, and then quickly lifted An Xiaoqian out of the water.

An Xiaoqian was still in shock. Hu Xiaobei held her upper body high on the water, and glistening water droplets slid down her hair and cheeks.

As if finding a support, her limbs instinctively clung tightly to Hu Xiaobei.

At this moment, Hu Xiaobei's vision was blocked by An Xiaoqian, and everything in front of him was blurry.

He slightly raised his left hand and gently supported An Xiaoqian's slender waist. His fingers touched her damp skin and felt a slight coolness.

His right hand reached over her swimsuit and steadily lifted her shapely buttocks, but he froze in place because of this intimate contact, not daring to even breathe.

He felt a tingling sensation, like an electric current, spread from his fingertips throughout his body in an instant. His mind went blank, and he dared not move. It was as if the whole world consisted only of the panicked girl in his arms.

After a while, An Xiaoqian slowly came to her senses and her gaze unconsciously lowered. Only then did she realize that she had pressed Hu Xiaobei's face tightly against her chest.

Her cheeks turned bright red and hot as if ignited by flames, and her hands gradually loosened, but suddenly, for no reason, they tightened again.

Hu Xiaobei was slightly taken aback, her heart suddenly raced, and a blush appeared on her face.

He suppressed the tender feelings in his heart, gently patted her waist with his left hand, and said with difficulty, "Qianqian, it's okay, it's okay. I'll put you down. Be careful to stand firm."

Upon hearing this, An Xiaoqian relaxed her limbs and slowly slid into the water. Her face was flushed, and her beautiful eyes were fixed on Hu Xiaobei: "I'm sorry, Xiaobei, did I suffocate you?"

Hu Xiaobei blushed slightly, her eyes drifting away involuntarily, trying to ease the somewhat ambiguous and awkward atmosphere.

He chuckled dryly, saying nonchalantly, "It's nothing, you forgot? I'm pretty good at holding my breath, um... it's just a little uncomfortable..."

An Xiaoqian pouted slightly and playfully punched his shoulder, pretending to be angry: "Say it again!"

Despite saying that, a smile appeared in her eyes, and the tension and shyness from before quietly dissipated in this seemingly reproachful gesture.

Liu Xiaoli watched the two's little actions from the side, a slight smile of satisfaction appearing on her lips.

But pretending not to see, he continued splashing water while laughing and calling out, "You two, don't just stand there, let's keep going!"

The two quickly snapped out of their daze and were passively drawn into the water fight.

Hu Xiaobei splashed water after An Xiaoqian had walked a few steps away.

An Xiaoqian laughed and dodged, then retaliated, "How dare you, Hu Xiaobei, launch a sneak attack on me! Behold my power!"

Despite being at a disadvantage against two opponents, Hu Xiaobei was having a great time and quickly put aside his previous erotic thoughts.

For a moment, laughter and splashing sounds mingled together, echoing around the pool and lingering for a long time.

Before we knew it, the sun was gradually rising higher.

The bright sunlight shone on the water, and the laughter and chatter in the pool continued, but my stomach started to rumble.

Liu Xiaoli wiped the water droplets from her face and suggested with a smile, "We've been playing for so long, our stomachs are protesting. Let's go ashore and have lunch to replenish our energy."

Hu Xiaobei and An Xiaoqian exchanged a smile and nodded in agreement.

After a quick shower and changing into dry clothes, the three of them went to a restaurant by the sea.

The restaurant was filled with the aroma of delicious food. Fresh and juicy seafood and refreshing salads were served one after another. The three of them slowly savored the sumptuous exotic lunch.

After a satisfying meal, the three of them left the restaurant contentedly.

The afternoon was leisurely and long. There were many unique shops near the restaurant, filled with a dazzling array of souvenirs and local trinkets. The three of them strolled through the shops, stopping from time to time to browse.

Before I knew it, the sun was setting.

The originally scorching sunlight softened, and a gentle sea breeze swept by, carrying away some of the heat and making people feel very comfortable.

It was already four or five o'clock in the afternoon.

Looking at the golden sand in the distance, An Xiaoqian excitedly suggested, "We've eaten and drunk our fill, and played for so long, let's take a walk on the beach and watch the sunset!"

The two readily agreed and strolled together toward the beach.

As the sun set, golden rays bathed the shimmering sea, and waves lapped gently against the shore, creating a rhythmic sound. An Xiaoqian skipped and hopped ahead, Hu Xiaobei followed closely behind, while Liu Xiaoli lagged far behind them.

A seagull's cry came from the distant sea. An Xiaoqian looked up at the boundless ocean and suddenly felt her own insignificance.

She stopped and turned around, somewhat confused, to ask Hu Xiaobei, "Xiaobei, what do you think we'll be doing in the future... um, I mean, five, ten, or twenty years from now?"

Hu Xiaobei smiled slightly and said with great certainty, "You will still be acting, but as you get older, the roles you play will also change."

For the first five or ten years, she could play students or urban beauties.

In fifteen or twenty years, she should be playing the leading lady.

Or you could play a role that appears throughout the entire story, from a young girl to a mother.

"Yeah, I'll probably have to do a lot of kissing scenes." As he said this, his mood inexplicably darkened.

As if sensing something, An Xiaoqian asked sensitively, "Don't you like me filming kissing scenes?"

Hu Xiaobei let out a long sigh, gave a wry smile, and instead of answering, asked, "What about you? What do you think of intimate scenes and kissing scenes?"

An Xiaoqian pursed her lips and said without hesitation, "I think intimate scenes and scenes without lines, as well as scenes of breathing, walking, and eating, are all equally important. They all express a person."

Everyone goes through these experiences; movies and TV series tell people's stories.

This is a complete process, and we shouldn't just focus on specific scenes like kissing scenes.

Kissing scenes and intimate scenes are genuine expressions of emotion. For actors, they are an ordinary part of their acting career and another way to express their full commitment to a role.

Therefore, I think it's best to just take it in stride.

Hu Xiaobei's expression froze for a moment, then he slowly raised his head, silently gazing at An Xiaoqian, and asked, "What question did you ask me earlier?"

An Xiaoqian playfully patted him lightly and repeated, "I mean, don't you like me filming kissing scenes?"

Hu Xiaobei stared straight at her and replied solemnly, word by word: "Yes, I don't like you filming kissing scenes and intimate scenes."

An Xiaoqian pouted, tilted her head, and remained silent for a long while before finally asking, "Why?"

"For no reason, I just simply don't like it." Hu Xiaobei gazed into the distance and took a step forward.

An Xiaoqian followed silently behind, her delicate feet lightly kicking the sand on the beach, raising a spray of sand as she muttered softly, "How can you be so unreasonable? I don't even like you acting with other people! Are you just going to refuse to act anymore?"

Hu Xiaobei stopped and turned around, saying seriously, "I can not act with other women, but you are the only leading lady for me."

Upon hearing this, An Xiaoqian's face flushed red instantly.

She dared not think too much and hurried forward as if fleeing, her mind in turmoil, and it took her a while to calm down.

But my mind is still blank, and I don't know what to do.

Seeing Hu Xiaobei walking at a steady pace, An Xiaoqian subconsciously slowed down.

As he got closer, she inexplicably felt guilty and explained, "I didn't mean to stop you from filming with other women. When you're filming, you still have to consider the overall picture. Don't worry about my thoughts. I was just joking."

Hu Xiaobei smiled slightly, but didn't look at her. He just quietly gazed at the sunset over the sea and said calmly, "Yes, I know, but I don't want to photograph other women either."

An Xiaoqian couldn't help but smile, her teeth gleaming proudly in the sunlight.

She tried her best to control her expression and expressed her views as calmly as possible.

But when she opened her mouth, her tone became soft and delicate: "I'm not saying that we have to film intimate scenes, it's just... these scenes are just part of acting."

Before I accept a role, you can help me see if I'm suitable. If you think it's not suitable, I... I won't take the role..."

Hu Xiaobei stretched lazily in the sunset, turned to the side, shook his head slightly, and said seriously, "No need for all that trouble. From now on, we'll invest in, direct, and act in our own productions. Whatever movie you want to make, we'll invest in and make it."

An Xiaoqian: "Okay!"

(End of this chapter)