Chapter 128: Note
I originally thought that the new film that King Zhang brought was probably just a disc, but when we walked into a large room on the top floor of the villa, I realized I was wrong.
This is like a small luxury movie theater! There is a movie screen at one end of the room, speakers hanging on all four walls, a few comfortable chairs in the middle, and two movie projectors at the back.
Is it really a movie?
I sat down on the chair out of curiosity. Zhang Yalun walked to the projector and whispered something to a manservant who was preparing to play the movie. The manservant looked at him with admiration and nodded continuously.
There was a large suitcase on the floor beside the projector, which had been opened. Inside were several copies of the film. Xu Shu and Hua Jingjing sat down next to each other affectionately, and a maid brought some brewed coffee and placed it in front of us.
After Zhang Yalun finished his instructions, he walked to the screen with a smile. He looked at Xu Shu affectionately and began to speak: "Shu, Miss Hua, Mr. Tang. I am very happy to invite you to watch my new film tonight. I worked very hard and carefully to make this film, because this is the first film I invested in, directed and starred in. I put a lot of effort into it, and I hope you will be satisfied. The one who inspired me to make this film was a beautiful woman sitting here. She is the source of my motivation to create and shoot this film. I would like to dedicate this film to the woman who gave me courage and inspiration. Thank you!"
As he said this, he bowed to Xu Shu. Xu Shu quickly stood up and said, "Aaron..." The two looked at each other affectionately, as if there were thousands of words to say, all unspoken.
My heart ached, and I quickly turned my head away from this sad scene. But Hua Jingjing was giggling, looking happy for them.
The lights in the room were turned off, and the movie started playing. But I was not in the mood to watch a movie at all. I watched it for a long time but could not get into any of the plot. I only knew that it was a love movie, and it was about things that happened in the 1920s and 1930s.
All I could think about was the affectionate look between Xu Shu and Zhang Tianwang. It seemed that they really loved each other! No wonder Xu Shu didn't express her feelings for me. She was actually afraid that if she said it out loud, it would hurt me as a friend!
I sighed and couldn't help looking at Xu Shu. She was staring at the screen, watching very intently. Her beautiful face, reflected by the bright light of the screen, was full of a dreamlike feeling. I stared at her in a daze, not knowing what was on the screen...
I don't know how long it took, but I withdrew my gaze, quietly stood up from my seat, pushed the door and walked outside. Not far away, I saw a terrace, and walked straight into the night sky.
I leaned against the railing, lit a cigarette, and smoked silently. Ahead was a dense forest, so dark that I couldn't see the outline at a glance.
I was reflecting in my heart, when everything was clear, it was time to give up! Although I was very sad, I still felt a sense of relief. This top-notch woman will never belong to me, so I just gave up. Although people always yearn for illusory things, they should hold on to the happiness in front of them.
My happiness now is Hua Jingjing's love for me. I feel more relaxed and happy with Hua Jingjing than with any other woman, including Xu Shu. With such love, what else can I ask for?
After finishing the cigarette, I flicked away the butt, just like flicking away the last bit of attachment to Xu Shu, thinking: "That's it, there's nothing to think about, Xu Shu is just a dream of mine. When I wake up from the dream, life will still be the same as before, nothing will change."
I turned around and went back to the projection room. As soon as I entered, I found that the movie had just ended. The lights were turned on. Hua Jingjing wiped her eyes and stood up, saying to Zhang Yalun: "It's so touching. I shed a lot of tears! But why did the male protagonist have to die? It would be so much better if he didn't die!"
Xu Shuze did not cry. She smiled and said to Zhang Yalun: "It's really good, Yalun. After watching it, I have more confidence in you. I hope this film will be a peak in your acting career. I hope you can make works that surpass the peak in the future. I am optimistic about you!"
Zhang Yalun was very happy and kept saying humble words. But I couldn't get a word in, so I just kept silent.
After the movie, there was a small cocktail party. Xu Shu opened champagne to celebrate the release of Zhang Yalun's first self-directed and self-acted film. The whole night, Zhang Yalun was the protagonist, whether on or off the screen. I was left out, not even a supporting role. I didn't care, I just wanted to end it early and go back to my ordinary life.
Hua Jingjing began to ask Zhang Tianwang for an autograph, and Zhang Yalun readily agreed, but no one had paper or pen. Xu Shu smiled faintly and said, "Wait a minute, I'll get it." Then he turned and left the room.
After a while, she came back with a pen and paper, and said to Zhang Yalun with a smile: "Yarn, Jingjing is your loyal fan, you can't just sign her name and leave it at that!"
Zhang Yalun took the paper and pen and said with a smile, "That's right, I have to write a thank you note, what should I write?" He spread out the paper on the small table where the coffee was placed, preparing to write something. Hua Jingjing went over to watch excitedly and shouted, "Just write to the beautiful and lovely Miss Hua Jingjing, haha!"
While they were not paying attention, Xu Shu suddenly stepped back and stood next to me, then stretched out her little hand and quickly stuffed a note into my right hand.
I was startled and subconsciously wanted to look at something, but Xu Shu blocked my way with her hand. I looked up at her and saw her shaking her head, indicating that I should not . Then she immediately walked to Hua Jingjing and smiled, "What did you write?"
Zhang Yalun had just finished writing, picked up the paper and said with a smile: "My handwriting is not good, sorry for making fun of me!" Hua Jingjing immediately snatched it away and said: "Great! I will treasure it for the rest of my life !"
At this moment, my heart was in turmoil, and I held the note tightly in my palm. Xu Shu! Why did he do this to me at this time? What was written on the note?
But before I had time to think, Hua Jingjing ran to my side and said to me happily: "Tang Qian, look, Zhang Yalun left me an autograph!"
My heart was in a mess. I glanced at the paper casually without carefully reading what was written on it, and said, "Well, OK!"
Hua Jingjing ran to Xu Shu excitedly again. The two women were chattering away, but I had no intention of listening to what they were saying. My attention was all on my right hand, which was clenched so tightly that sweat broke out.
Why? You obviously have no interest in me, but you always make me uneasy. You obviously like Zhang Tianwang, but you slip me a note in private. What's the matter? Do you like me to be miserable like this? Why do you provoke me if you don't love me? What do I, Tang Qian, mean to you?
Although I resented Xu Shu, what was written on the note still attracted me like a huge magnet. I was so eager to know the content that I couldn't stay here any longer.
I opened my mouth and said to Hua Jingjing: "Jingjing, you have got the autograph. It's getting late, let's say goodbye!"
Hua Jingjing asked in confusion: "Leave? Now?" Then she immediately misunderstood what I meant, blushing and saying: "But... I still have something to say to Xiaoshu, why are you... in such a hurry?"
Xu Shu spoke up to help me: "Jingjing, I think we should stop here today. I have to discuss the play with the American director online later. I am afraid I will not have time to accompany you. It is better to go back early. Aaron, you have been on the plane for several hours today. You must be very tired. Go back to the hotel and rest early."
Zhang Yalun hesitated and said, "Shu! But tonight... I have something very important to say to you alone."
Xu Shu was stunned when he heard this, and said, "Is there anything that can't be said tomorrow? I really have something to do tonight!"
Zhang Yalun looked at her deeply and said, "I don't think anything is more important than what I say, Shu. I just want to be alone with you. I only need ten minutes."
Hua Jingjing and I immediately realized what Zhang Yalun was going to say to Xu Shu. Hua Jingjing immediately laughed and said, "Hey! We should go now. It's not good to be a light bulb here! Hehehe!"
Xu Shu was a little flustered. She called out, "Jingjing..."
Hua Jingjing ignored me, ran over and took my hand, and said to them with a smile: "You two can be alone together, you don't have to send us off. Zhang Yalun! Come on! I support you!"
Xu Shu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and turned back to look at Zhang Yalun. Zhang Yalun looked at her with a deep smile, and Xu Shu lowered her head and whispered, "Then... just ten minutes..."
Hua Jingjing dragged me out of the villa. After we got in the car, she giggled excitedly and said, "Now King Zhang must have already proposed to Xiao Shu on his knees with a diamond ring in his hand? Oh, I envy them so much, the lovers finally got married! They are really a perfect match made in heaven..."
I didn't answer, still holding the note tightly in my hand, thinking: "If Xu Shu agrees to Zhang Yalun's proposal, then no matter what is written on this note, it will be meaningless. But looking at the deep affection between these two people, it seems that everything is a natural outcome, and it seems that there is nothing that can stop them from getting together. Perhaps this is the best result. Everyone gets what they want, and I am completely relieved."
The Ferrari quickly drove out of the manor and onto the mountain road. For some reason, Hua Jingjing never mentioned sex again. And I was in no mood for sex.
Not long after, the car arrived downstairs of my house. Just as I was about to get off, Hua Jingjing suddenly called me: "Tang Qian!"
I turned around and looked at her. She looked at me deeply and said, "Promise me that you will give me the same happiness that Zhang Yalun gave Xiao Shu, okay?"
Looking at this little woman , my heart is filled with tenderness. No matter what happens, I can't let her down! I thought to myself, what is written on this note is actually not important anymore. What is important is the person in front of me and the happiness in front of me. She is the most important thing in my life and the one I should cherish the most!
I regained my concentration and my mind gradually calmed down. Staring into her eyes, I said sincerely, "Jingjing! I promise you, you will be the happiest woman in the world!"
Hua Jingjing smiled happily, she leaned her face over to me and kissed me passionately...
After she drove away, I walked up the stairs while spreading my palm. The note was already half wet with my sweat. Although I no longer cared about the content inside, I was still very curious. What on earth could Xu Shu have written on this note that she had secretly given me?
I carefully opened the folded note and looked at it under the sensor light. On it, Xu Shu wrote in hasty and sloppy handwriting: Are we still friends? If so, call me as soon as you get back!
There was a mobile phone number written at the bottom of the note, but two Arabic numerals had been blurred by my sweat and were extremely difficult to recognize.
