Feng Mang

Chapter 11:    Unfair advantage.

Translator: Aafkee

Proofreader: ChaiTea

For three consecutive days, Li Shang tagged along with Han Dong at the Northern Film Studio’s entrance but neither of them received any work.
They had to wake up at about five each morning.
Afraid of affecting their image, they did not dare to wear too many layers despite the three to four degrees* cold weather.
The physical torture was only secondary to the psychological torment.
Everything required “waiting”, and they could never see the end of it.
They would never know when an opportunity would fall on them.
(T/N*: 37-39 Fahrenheit.) Even if they were chosen, it was for merely 60 dollars and a meal for lunch.
Of course, none of the people gathered there were aiming to earn just enough to get by.
Li Shang could see a word on everyone’s face — Daydreaming.
Han Dong had been having this particular dream for five years now.
“Seems like we won’t get selected today.” Han Dong patted Li Shang’s shoulder, “Let’s go.” Just as the two were about to turn around the corner, a luxurious car was suddenly driven from the opposite side straight towards the Northern Film Studio’s entrance.
“Damn, a Bentley.” Li Shang’s could not remove his gaze.
Han Dong grabbed him and forced Li Shang to look back at him, his tone frivolous, “What’s there to see? I’ll get you one when I get popular!” “Hahaha… I’ll be waiting…” Li Shang put his arm around Han Dong’s shoulders and left with long strides.
Only when Liang Jing felt the car’s speed slowing down, did he lazily open his eyes, “Are we there?” The driver confirmed, driving the car inside.
“Producer Liang, you can give us a call directly if you need an extra; there is no need for you to come in person.” Before the company called for an official conference to announce the film, it was only natural that Liang Jing could not disclose any information regarding this film.
He only explained to the person in charge, “The extra I want this time is quite special.
There is no requirement regarding his appearance and face.
The only condition is that he must have long legs.
From today onwards, be on guard 24/7 and recruit anyone who has long legs.” “Understood! I’ll get someone to take care of it right now!”
After Liang Jing went out, his assistant, Xiao-Wen, could not help but ask, “Are you sure that person is an extra?” “There’s a possibility since he appeared last time.
I can only try my luck.” In the afternoon, Li Shang helped Han Dong tidy his room, as usual, as a way to alleviate his crime of “not paying for rent”.
Han Dong went out for over an hour and when he returned, there was an extra person next to him.
“My girlfriend, Nan Zhen.” Han Dong introduced her to Li Shang.
Li Shang was momentarily stunned.
This girl was too beautiful.
Her makeup was very clear and elegant, her smile was pretty and sweet.
It was such a waste, especially when she was standing next to Han Dong, who looked so much like a rascal.
“Have a rest.
I’ll get you something delicious.” Han Dong said to Nan Zhen.
Li Shang stood, immediately, “I’ll buy it.
You guys can have a chat.” “No need.” Han Dong’s gaze on Nan Zhen was overbearing, yet tender, “You don’t know what she likes.” Nan Zhen revealed a typical smile that a brainless girl who was deeply in love would have.
Han Dong draped his clothes over his shoulder, not forgetting to pinch Nan Zhan’s cheek before he left the house, “Be a good girl and wait for me to come back.” With a pampering smile and a confident turn, he left a trail of wild and cool handsomeness behind him.
Li Shang liked chatting and Nan Zhen was not an introvert either, so it did not take them long before they started a conversation.
Finding out that Nan Zhan was a local in Beijing, and a research student on top of that, the doubt in his heart grew.
“There must be many people pursuing you, right?” He was implying that she must have many choices; so why Han Dong? Nan Zhen smiled, “Well, yes, but they are only making an effort for show while Han Dong is different.
We only knew each other for a while and he already knows what I like and dislike.
He even tried to understand my past, so at that time, I felt like this man is exceptionally considerate.” Li Shang facepalmed.
It turns out that a man who could do face reading had such an unfair advantage in the field of dating.