Chapter 44 - My Name is ZhouXiang (2/2)

If there is no death certificate, doesn’t that mean that his assets have not been divided and his bank account not cancelled? He can get it as long as he goes home? ZhouXiang feels his heart thumping. When he thought of his bankbook that could possibly still be in his home, he got extremely excited. His eyes seemingly brighten with this new prospect.

When he returned home, he deliberately bought some fruits. The life of going to the supermarket and just casually throwing anything that he wanted into the shopping cart is gone forever but ZhouXiang is still full of hope for life.

He did not tell CaiWei what Zhang Jei had said to him. He didn’t plan on doing it anyway.

When he got to the company the next morning, CaiWei called him into the office.

CaiWei asked him when the game magazine will be filmed; ZhouXiang told him on the 16th.

CaiWei patted his thighs, “That’s perfect. Go to the filming studio city the day after tomorrow, I got a small role for you in a republic era drama. It’ll just take you two days to shoot this, so do this first.”

ZhouXiang’s eyes radiated. He didn’t expect to have a chance to participate in a TV series so soon. CaiWei basically gave him all the jobs that he could get. He really didn’t know how to thank CaiWei.

CaiWei smiled, “Stop it, don’t thank me again. I am not doing it for you. I just want your mom to live a little better. And also, I feel that you and my buddy have a predestined connection. When I see you, I always think of him.”

ZhouXiang can understand CaiWei’s mindset in wanting to make it up to him. But he really didn’t want CaiWei to feel guilty because of him. His accident is definitely not CaiWei’s fault.

He endured and endured, finally he couldn’t help himself from voicing, “Wei Ge that was not your fault, why do you blame yourself?”

CaiWei raised his eyebrow, “How do you know about that?”

“I… I’ve heard a bit and you’ve mentioned it so I went online to look and somewhat guessed it.”

CaiWei heaved a sigh, “You don’t understand…” He waved his hand, “Get on with your work.”

ZhouXiang looked at CaiWei’s somber expression, his heart feeling endless excruciating pain.

On the 12th, he went to the filming studio city on the outskirts of Beijing to report to work. This movie studio was opened in the past two years. Now many ancient dramas are shot here. There could be at two to three crews working simultaneously. Of course, there are also journalists and fans.

ZhouXiang found the person in charge of the crew but he was extremely busy. He merely gave a quick assessment looking him up and down and exaggeratedly snapped his finger, “Yes, qualified. Go change clothes and have makeup done first. Then just wait. Your scene is not for a while. If you’re bored just go stroll around but don’t go too far.”

The person in charge spitted words quickly like a machine gun. Before ZhouXiang could even react, he was already gone.”

ZhouXiang smiled helplessly and took the initiative to head toward the dressing room. He hasn’t seen such a chaotic crew for a long time. The entire studio set was chaotically busy. There is no order at all. If he was the one managing, he would definitely not do it like this. He couldn’t even find anyone to let him know what his role was or what he should be wearing.

After wasting more than an hour, he changed into the costume and got his make-up done. At this time, it was already time for lunch. After ZhouXiang finished eating, he realized that it was still very early for his scene and decided to go look around. It’s the first time he came to this filming studio city, the area is definitely not small.

He strolled to another studio set where they were filming an ancient movie. Standing in front of a replica of the ancient looking building, he carefully observed the meticulous carvings on the eaves and was amazed at how well the studio was built.

He was so fixated that he didn’t even realize that there was a suddenly rush of footsteps behind him. Before he could react, his shoulders were violently gripped by someone, forcing him to turn his body around.

He widened his eyes and sees YanMingXiu’s face unexpectedly appearing in front of him.

Time seems to blur at once; the space between the two completely distorted. Three years ago, the boy who hugged him from behind coincided with the face of the man who is half a head taller than him now. His facial features didn’t change, still so beautiful that people can’t look away. But the youthful naivety and arrogance has already faded from this person in front of him. Instead, it has changed into an expression that is chilling cold.

Moreover, the distance between them has changed from their formerly intimate copulation to a distance between life and death.

YanMingXiu’s lips trembled as he gripped onto ZhouXiang’s shoulders, unconsciously tightening.

Not him. It’s really not him.

Obviously he knew that it was impossible. But when he saw that similar back silhouette, he still held onto that glimmer of hope, hoping that he would be able to see a miracle.

But…

YanMingXiu’s expression is pale, almost without a trace of blood.

ZhouXiang’s body also trembled. YanMingXiu was gripping his shoulder so hard that it hurt, but he didn’t say anything. He needed this pain to remind him to stay calm.

His legs went soft. When he faced YanMingXiu again, he can’t be as calm as he imagined. He wanted to run, to get as far away from him as possible. Otherwise, he would become someone that is not himself.

He forcefully opened his mouth, “You…..what are you doing?”

As if lighting has struck, YanMingXiu immediately took back his hand and looked at him coldly.

It’s not him, just a stranger. But, he has met this ‘stranger’ once. He usually doesn’t remember unrelated people, but he clearly remembered the first time he saw this person. The throbbing in his heart is like the raging waves rising in the stormy seas. Twice in a row, this person had made him lose control. Who exactly is he?

YanMingXiu’s assistant stared at him blankly on the side, for one who never acknowledges others, why is he so interested in this person (ZhouXiang)? This is the second time.

The assistant asked softly, “MingXiu? Do you know him?”

YanMingXiu didn’t move at all, his eyes still stared at ZhouXiang as he coldly uttered, “Don’t know.” He wanted to turn around and leave, but he couldn’t move. This person gave him an indescribable feeling. He didn’t know what is happening to him.

ZhouXiang secretly pinched himself. The pain made him wake up. He said calmly, “Mr. Yan, I know who you are, but you definitely don’t know me. Maybe I ask what business do you want with me?”

YanMingXiu didn’t saying anything. He looked at him from top to bottom, once again confirming that the person in front of him is not one he would give a second glance and should not have such impact on him.

Just as he turned his body around, wanting to go, a voice sounded from afar, “ZhouXiang, it’s your turn, come over and get ready!”

YanMingXiu’s body stopped again. He stared at ZhouXiang with widened eyes, “What is your name?”

ZhouXiang clenched his fist, his forehead protruding cold sweat, “My name is ZhouXiang.”

End of the chapte