glass fish tank

Chapter 10

Early in the morning, Mu Ning yawned profusely.He watched the script until late at night yesterday, and got up early today to wait for Chen Xuehua.

I didn't see Wu Chao all day on the set, and I didn't reply to my WeChat messages.Mu Ning felt uneasy. His relationship with the executive director was okay, unlike Du Ze who often quarreled with each other until his face was blushing. At this moment, he walked over quietly and asked, "Where did Wu Chao go?"

"He asked for leave today." The assistant director said, "You two are so close, didn't he tell you?"

I was depressed for a day because of this sentence.

Mu Ning's family background is not good, and he is also very estranged from his parents.

His parents divorced when he was three years old. Later, his parents started their own families and had younger children.When he was very young, he lived in his father's house for a few months and was driven to his mother's house for a few months.

Under the shadow of his parents, Mu Ning often felt like a broken ball, unpopular and unloved, so he was kicked around.

When he was in the first year of middle school, a scout from Taihe Entertainment approached him and asked him if he was interested in becoming a trainee.He heard that room and board were included there, so he immediately agreed.

After debuting, my parents would occasionally call to say hello.In fact, they didn't pay attention to it, they only called him politely when they saw the news or a word from an acquaintance.Not to mention the holidays, I have never been invited.

For example, today, while waiting for the show, Mu Ning suddenly received a call from his mother.

"Ningning?"

"mom."

"I heard today that you and Mr. Zhuang's company have terminated the contract. What's going on?"

Mu Ning counted, and it has been almost two months since the news of the self-establishment came out.

"It's just that the contract has expired, and I want to venture out on my own." Mu Ning explained patiently.

"Ouch," my mother sighed repeatedly on the phone, as if it was a pity: "Boss Zhuang treats you well, didn't he invite me to dinner a few years ago."

Mu Ning slandered, "You don't even look at how many years ago it was, but I remembered a meal until now."He rubbed the bridge of his nose helplessly, and replied, "Work matters are more complicated."

His mother had nothing to say.

He asked him about his physical condition in a neutral manner, and said that his youngest daughter was going to college.Mu Ning pretended to congratulate her happily, and there was an awkward silence on the phone.Mu Ning couldn't continue talking, prevaricated that he was on the set, and hung up the phone.

"It's the first time I see you calling with your family." Zhao Aimi held the mobile phone to play the game without raising her head, so she couldn't see Mu Ning's downcast expression.He Zhen winked at her fiercely.

"My mother, send me WeChat every day." Zhao Aimi still didn't look up, the game in her hand was reaching a key point, her eyes were fixed on the screen, but her mouth kept saying: "Just what girl should be early!" You’re married, you can’t have these types of men, and the secrets of 18 kinds of fruits... It’s not good to post it, but I still have to reply, it’s so annoying.”

He Zhen had no choice but to look around and pretend to see the scenery.He tilted his head, but suddenly slapped his thigh fiercely, and said to Mu Ning, "Boss, look who's coming!"

"Wu Chao!" Mu Ning stood up nervously.

He felt that Wu Chao might be angry with him because he didn't help much.Wu Chao walked over quickly with a smile, handed the plastic bag in his hand to Mu Ning, and said, "Eat it quickly, it should still be hot."

Mu Ning opened it up and saw that there was a bowl of roasted cold noodles without onions.

To be honest, Mu Ning himself may not even remember telling Wu Chao that he wanted to eat cold noodles.There are no small stalls near the film and television base, and he doesn't want to trouble He Zhen and Amy to go around for a little bit of greed.Probably someday I want to eat it, so I just talk about it.

"I went back to the company today. I was so unlucky that my phone was left in the hotel. When I came out, I saw a baked cold noodle stall outside, which was just right. You don't eat onions, right?" Wu Chao said with a smile.

Holding the bowl of roasted cold noodles, Mu Ning was very moved.He Zhen pulled Amy Zhao to the side, and Amy Zhao looked puzzled: "What are you doing?"

He Zhen covered her mouth helplessly: "My old sister, please don't say a few words."

Mu Ning asked, "Are you not angry with me?"

"Why am I angry with you?" Wu Chao sat down beside Mu Ning and asked very gently.

Mu Ning looked down at his fingertips: "Because I couldn't help you."

Wu Chao laughed, "Just because you didn't help me, I'm going to hold a grudge against you?"

Mu Ning pursed his lips, but didn't speak.

Wu Chao patted Mu Ning on the shoulder.Wu Chao is clearly the same age as him, but his tone is like an elder: "Muning, we are friends because we hit it off, not because you must be of some use to me or be able to help me. Don't put such pressure on yourself. After Wu Chao finished speaking, he pointed to the roasted cold noodles: "Eat quickly, it will be cold in a while."

Mu Ning lacks love.

Just because he longs to be loved, he always gives love desperately, trying to get an equal return.In the relationship with Zhuang Yao, such devotion makes him humble and makes him unhappy.

After leaving Zhuang Yao, he reproduced this mentality to others, and he may always reproduce it to anyone he wants to keep.

Until a friend who met him not long ago but hit it off immediately told him that friends don’t talk about these things, so don’t put pressure on yourself.

He just understood.

Mu Ning looked at Wu Chao and said sincerely and earnestly, "Thank you."

Bai Xiaotan entered the group the next day.

"Hello, Director Du, and Sister Xuehua." He stood on the set and greeted everyone with a sweet smile, appearing to be approachable.Du Ze's attitude towards Bai Xiaotan was very good, even flattering.Mu Ning couldn't see clearly before, thinking that everyone bowed his head for himself, but now that he is outside the situation, he finally sees clearly.

Du Ze didn't need Bai Xiaotan for anything, but to flatter the people behind Bai Xiaotan.

"Hi Brother Ning." Bai Xiaotan walked up to Mu Ning who was reciting the script with his head bowed, and said in front of everyone, "Long time no see."

Mu Ning also smiled politely, and said perfunctorily, "Hello."

Bai Xiaotan's assistant distributed the candies he endorsed around the set. Like his master, the assistant was good at dancing, and his mouth was so sweet that it could brew honey.Therefore, this newcomer, who had just arrived, quickly won the favor of everyone.

Everyone actually likes Wu Chao quite a bit, but when Bai Xiaotan intervenes like this, everyone knows that he has a background, and no one is willing to offend him.The most, the most, is to say a pity for Wu Chao in private.

Mu Ning watched Bai Xiaotan chatting with Chen Xuehua from a distance, and sighed involuntarily: If I had known today, I might as well have gone to film that ancient costume idol drama and acted as a supporting role for Zheng Duan.

"Card!"

Busy until dusk, Du Ze's "cut" can be regarded as waiting.

"Munning."

"Hey." Mu Ning responded, walked up to Du Ze, and asked, "What's wrong? What's wrong with this one just now?"

Du Ze looked at him suspiciously: "This one is good. What's the matter with you these two days? It looks like you've been beaten."

Mu Ning smiled awkwardly: "Director, it's not okay to perform well, and it's also not okay to be passive and sabotage. It's hard for me to do it."

"No, who said that you can't do well if you perform well. I'm happy to finish work quickly. Isn't it good to be like this early? You have to make trouble every day." Du Ze saw that Mu Ning hadn't taken any gunpowder, so he picked up the gunpowder. Come on shelf.

Mu Ning didn't want to talk more to this old slippery man who was only able to follow the wind, bully the weak and fear the strong, and kept pretending to be his grandson, "Yes, you are right."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Anna coming.

"Hey, old Du." Anna came up and shook hands with Du Ze: "I haven't seen you for half a month. How are you?"

"Hey, rare guest." Du Ze replied, "What have you been up to lately?"

"Just mess around, how is our family Mu Ning? The performance is not bad."

To put it bluntly, the profession of a broker is no different from the waiter selling facial masks in Watsons.What they are fighting for is their connections and their eloquence.

Du Ze has big wrists and doesn't like actors asking for leave.If Mu Ning asked for leave by himself, it would be rejected in minutes.Anna just came now, she said a few words, waved her hand, and gave him three days off.

On the contrary, Mu Ning was a little reluctant.He has studied the role for the past two days and is getting better and better, but he doesn't want to interrupt this feeling: "It's better to be something big."

"Audition." Anna said, "Also...by the way, I've picked up a variety show for you, guest, just record for one day."

"What variety show?" Mu Ning looked terrified: "Don't let me tear up the famous brand, I will probably die."

"Talk show." Anna smiled and said, "I don't know what your physical fitness is? Of course I won't pick it up for you. This show is an online variety show, but the first season is very popular, and the popularity is good."

"Okay." Mu Ning agreed, thought for a while and said, "As long as I can be popular. In fact, it doesn't matter if I tear up the name tag."

Anna stared at him with wide eyes, as if she couldn't believe that these words came out of Mu Ning's mouth.

Mu Ning smiled and blinked at her, his clever and clear expression became a double image of the boy from many years ago: "I want to rely on my own ability to play the role I like. So, I have to stand firm first. ,right?"

Anna was stunned for a while, and then she smiled and said, "Good fellow. After three days away, I'll see you with admiration."