Male Sing and His Pet Owner: Chapter 49

The set of Langya Pavilion.

“Good, cut!” Wang Hua put down his walkie-talkie and stepped forward to be the first to applaud. “Congratulations to our Teacher Zhan Hang for officially wrapping up! Congratulations, congratulations!”

The crew members applauded and offered their congratulations one after another. Zhan Hang accepted the flowers sent by a visiting fan and politely hugged her. The girl trembled with excitement, nearly fainting on the spot. She confessed her feelings incoherently before leaving the set in a daze.

Li Yang also smiled and extended both hands toward him. “Congratulations, Hang ge.”

“Thank you.” Zhan Hang accepted his hug, leaning down to pat him lightly on the back.

Li Yang whispered in his ear, “Keep in touch from now on.”

Zhan Hang did not respond, silently stepping back.

The two looked at each other for a moment.

Staff members who came to ask for photos and autographs separated them. Zhan Hang averted his gaze, putting his arms around their shoulders one by one and smiling at the camera. Other actors came over to hug and congratulate him, saying their goodbyes. Zheng Keke’s leg injury had not yet healed, so she had to go rest the moment she finished. She and Zhan Hang had never had much of a relationship to begin with; her eyes were filled with nothing but Li Yang.

By the end of December, the work on Langya Pavilion was concluded. Zhan Hang only needed to finish filming the remaining scenes of Song in a Dream before he could rest for a period of time, if Bai Li didn’t go mad and stuff more work at him.

Zhao Kaile kept his head down sending WeChat messages and voice notes, occasionally looking up at Zhan Hang. Not far away, Jin Mengjie walked over, carrying a bag of snacks to say goodbye to him.

To be honest, after learning Li Yang’s true face, Zhao Kaile already felt a bit unsure of how to interact with her. If she didn’t know, she seemed a bit pitiful. Who knew whether this pervert Li Yang might one day strike at those around him. If she did know, then she was just as guilty as Li Yang.

But for now, on the surface, she showed no flaws whatsoever and still greeted him warmly and affectionately every day.

“You guys are leaving, won’t see you anymore.” Jin Mengjie smiled as she handed him the bag. “Here, take this to eat on the way back.”

Zhao Kaile’s heart was filled with mixed emotions. He accepted it and thanked her, then said, “There will be opportunities to work together again.”

Jin Mengjie laughed and said, “That’s true. I won’t say anything sentimental either……. Let’s meet again if fate allows.”

“Meet again if fate allows.” Zhao Kaile tugged at the corner of his mouth. This sentence was sincere at least.

After Zhan Hang finished taking photos and signing autographs in a businesslike manner, he came off set with a blank expression and took Zhao Kaile to the next filming location.

It was already deep winter by now, the New Year approaching. All filming work was rushing to meet deadlines, after all, most people were still looking forward to going home for a reunion New Year.

However, the season in Song in a Dream was still in the gap between summer and autumn. Even when filming outdoor scenes, the actors had to take off their heavy outerwear, hold ice cubes in their mouths, wear slightly lighter ancient costumes, and stand shivering in front of the camera waiting for the shoot to begin.

The next scene was Zhan Hang’s turn. Zhao Kaile had long since stockpiled several large boxes of heat patches, just waiting for when it got unbearably cold to stick them on Zhan Hang.

Zhan Hang sat with his eyes closed, resting. Zhao Kaile tore open the packaging, lifted up his costume, and stuck them on him one by one. The male and female leads came off set and couldn’t help but cast envious looks at Zhan Hang.

The female lead’s assistant came over and embarrassedly explained the situation to Zhao Kaile, wanting to buy a few patches with money. Upon hearing this, Zhao Kaile waved his hand directly and generously tossed a stack to her. “No need no need, it’s a gift. Girls really do need to pay extra attention to keeping warm.”

The girl reached out to take them and left with tears of gratitude. Zhao Kaile shifted his gaze and discovered that the male lead’s assistant was also looking at him with very eager eyes. So he thought about it and simply decided to go all the way, proactively distributing the heat patches he brought to the several actors present.

“……..” Zhan Hang sucked in a breath upon seeing this. “What are you doing what are you doing, don’t give them all away two by two.”

“It won’t run out.” Zhao Kaile said with a smile. “I stockpiled a lot, plenty to go around.”

Zhan Hang took off his outer garment preparing to go on set, his mouth not letting up as he chided, “You’re quite generous.”

Zhao Kaile took his coat and made a cheering gesture.

In the 2 degree cold, the artists simultaneously stopped their trembling movements the moment before the camera rolled, quickly entering their working state.

Zhao Kaile rested his chin on his hand watching them rehearse with serious expressions, silently sighing in his heart that one crew was different from another.

Wang Hua’s team was good, but it couldn’t withstand the several traffic actors forcefully inserted by capital whose acting skills were lacking. Most likely, a lot of effort would need to be spent in post production on editing and dubbing. The director of Song in a Dream was very low key, produced works slowly, but sought perfection. It was said that every work he produced was a boutique quality piece. The male and female leads were both strength faction actors with certain foundations, and they were also very easy to get along with. Perhaps because it was a light comedy being filmed, and the actors weren’t particularly young, the filming atmosphere wasn’t impetuous. The entire crew’s atmosphere was quite relaxed, not as serious and extreme as other places, and without those overt and covert schemes and intrigues.

When Zhan Hang wrapped up, the group of people was quite reluctant to part with Zhao Kaile. They came over one by one to pat his shoulder and hug him. Zhao Kaile was so moved he was about to cry. He left everyone’s contact information and promised to keep in touch often. Zhan Hang’s mouth twitched. He grabbed his own coat and began packing up to return to the hotel.

After Zhao Kaile finished exchanging pleasantries with several people, he discovered that Zhan Hang had already walked far away. He hurriedly chased after him in a panic.

A moment later, the two sat in the car rubbing their hands together.

Zhan Hang said irritably, “You think they really can’t bear to part with you? They can’t bear to part with the coffee, milk tea, and heat patches you buy every day, idiot.”

Zhao Kaile: “……..Oh.”

But he wasn’t discouraged by this, still immersed in the emotion from just now, unable to extricate himself for a long time.

Back at the hotel, Zhan Hang rested for a moment, then took out a phone stand, turned on the recording function, and prepared to film a vlog.

Zhao Kaile looked at him in confusion, stopping the action of packing clothes in his hands.

“Hello everyone.” He greeted the camera with a smile and nodded. “I’m Zhan Hang. It is now the evening of December 30th. Today is the day I wrapped up on Langya Pavilion and Song in a Dream, and it is also my twenty sixth birthday, and the sixth birthday I’ve spent with all of you. Thank you for accompanying me all this way.”

Hearing this, Zhao Kaile was a bit stunned.

What what what? Birthday? Just like that it’s his birthday? Hang ge’s birthday is today? How come I didn’t hear about this???

After rambling on about a bunch of things, Zhan Hang saw that he had filled enough time, and finally said, “I hope to bring you more quality works and more happiness in the future, and I hope you can keep walking with me all the way. Thank you. Finally, wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Go home and spend a reunion New Year with your parents. Love you all.”

Zhao Kaile watched in shock as he made a heart gesture, then reached out to stop the recording function, returning to his blank expression and looking back at himself.

Zhan Hang: “……..What kind of look is that.”

“Hang ge, today’s your birthday?” Zhao Kaile looked upset. “I didn’t know! I didn’t prepare a gift for you either!”

Zhan Hang said speechlessly, “Did you lose your memory? Didn’t I tell you this is a fake birthday, specifically for spending with fans?”

Zhao Kaile: “Uh…….”

There was such a thing, now that he thought about it.

“Then when is your real birthday?” Zhao Kaile asked seriously. “I’ll write it down properly.”

Zhan Hang said, “Password.”

Zhao Kaile: “???” “Bank card password.” Zhan Hang said irritably. “So stupid.”

Zhao Kaile showed an expression of sudden realization.

Zhan Hang said disdainfully, “What can you give? I don’t lack that tiny bit from you anyway……..”

“You’ll like it anyway!” Zhao Kaile patted his chest confidently. “Rest assured.”

Zhan Hang couldn’t be bothered to deal with him and lay down on the bed on his own, waiting for him to finish packing the luggage so they could head home.

Once the birthday vlog was posted, the fans under the Weibo post were all moved to tears. Each one swore with tear filled eyes to protect Zhan Hang for a lifetime. The trending topic of Zhan Hang’s birthday gradually climbed onto the hot search list. That evening, the two first returned to the company to pick up gifts sent by fans. Bai Li even specifically praised Zhan Hang, “You’ve become sensible, Zhan Hang. In previous years we had to urge you to post. This year you actually remembered to post on your own.”

Zhan Hang wore sunglasses, hands in his pockets, and made a cold “mm” sound.

Zhao Kaile was over there happily packing up gifts, as if the one receiving gifts wasn’t Zhan Hang but himself.

Bai Li asked, “How are things on Li Yang’s side? If anything happens you must tell me immediately. Don’t keep it to yourself.”

“Aren’t you investigating yourself?” Zhan Hang said with a bored expression. “This kid has been making small reports to you plenty, hasn’t he.”

Zhao Kaile was named and pretended not to hear, continuing to arrange gifts as if nothing was happening.

“Waiting for you to open up would be difficult.” Bai Li covered her forehead with one hand and sighed. “This matter isn’t simple. There are far more people involved than you imagine.”

Zhan Hang was silent for a moment, then asked, “Does that mean if Li Yang has a tendency to self destruct, there will definitely be others more anxious than me to shut his mouth?”

Bai Li smiled bitterly, “They’ve been able to act so recklessly in the dark for so long, one could say they have eyes and ears everywhere. Blowing up you two small fry doesn’t matter, as long as it doesn’t involve more people. So what surfaces could only be the old scandal between you and Gu Shanshan, or Li Yang’s cheating black material. It wouldn’t affect them continuing to throw parties at all. Li Yang is so young, a small traffic star who only recently became a bit popular. No one would sacrifice themselves for him. It’s his own self delusion, thinking that if he forces you into a dead end, you’ll obediently listen, that you’ll cooperate with him to curry favor with the deeper level big shots.”

Zhan Hang said coldly, “Idiot.”

“But we don’t need to worry too much either.” Bai Li said, “Wait and see what his next move is. When soldiers come, the general blocks; when water comes, earth covers, no need to be afraid.”

After she finished speaking with great momentum, she pulled out a script from the drawer and handed it to Zhan Hang, “First project of spring. Come back and film after New Year’s break. Take a look.”

“……..” Zhan Hang looked at the bright smile she switched to in one second and silently swallowed his grievance.