The Professional Substitute Chapter 5

[Three years ago]

"Xiang Ge, can you eat a bit more refinely?" asked the beautiful makeup artist, MiYou, as she came over with a powder box.

ZhouXiang smiled while stuffing a piece of bread into his mouth, "You blaming me? Look at me, my face is caked with foundation. Even with a move, the make-up will get ruined. I haven't even had lunch yet. If I faint from hunger, I'm going to blame you."

“You and w.a.n.gYuDong's skin are quite different. If I don't put more powder on you, how is it going to work?” MiYou gave him a look. “Then hurry up and eat. I'll give you five minutes and then I will fix your makeup. You have to stop moving around.”

"Okay, it's still early. The big star is not even here yet, why are you so anxious? "

MiYou poured him a gla.s.s of water, “Have some water, don't choke.”

“Ohhh, MiYou treats you really well" Xiao Liu firmly tightened ZhouXiang's belt, “Come, let me make Xiang Ge's small waist even smaller.”

ZhouXiang laughed while scolding, "You little brat. If you tighten anymore, be careful that I'll vomit on your face.”

After he got dressed in the costume, ZhouXiang turned around in a circle. The navy blue costume worn on his slender body made him look heroic and refres.h.i.+ng, with quite a bit of an ancient hero's aura.

“How is it, handsome?”

Xiao Liu laughed, “Handsome.” He detoured to look at his back silhouette “Hey, Xiang Ge, your back silhouette looks so much like w.a.n.gYuDong. If I'm not looking directly at you, I definitely can't tell the difference; just the hair is a bit darker."

“Isn't this bulls.h.i.+t? If not, why would they look for me to be his subst.i.tute?" ZhouXiang jumped in place. “I hope today's filming can end earlier. Hey, let's go karaoke after work.”

"OK. Let's go to the one on Sanlitun. The sound effect is good there and the chicken wings are delicious. "

“Xiao Liu, hurry up and make the reservation.”

“Reservation for what time?”

“Reserve for…..seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven o'clock… …” After saying that, ZhouXiang laughed. Whatever time they get off work, it all depends on whether the director is happy or not.

The other people also started laughing.

The scriptwriter ran over to inform ZhouXiang to get ready. They will begin shooting his scenes shortly. ZhouXiang had already discussed with the martial art coordinator. The action scenes were not difficult. He can perform it with no problem.

ZhouXiang has been a martial art stuntman for six to seven years already. In the beginning, he was doing some odd jobs. Over time, martial arts coordinators began to notice his good figure and physical fitness. Adding on, with CaiWei promoting him, he slowly began to come in contact with this type of jobs. While in sports school, he practiced swimming. All the various martial art skills he had acc.u.mulated, he learned it from his buddies in the dormitory. He didn't expect it to become a skill that his livelihood would depend on.

His reputation in the entertainment circle is good now. Every month, he would have one to two jobs. And now there are a lot more opportunities for him to play some small roles in movies that expose his face. Recently, he was able to take on some martial art coordinating jobs for some low-cost films. After his parents died, they left him with a very good condo in an ideal location. He is a h.o.m.os.e.xual so he didn't have to worry about getting married or having children. Therefore, his income is very good for living in an international metropolis like Beijing. He lived very comfortably.

Although ZhouXiang is alone, he is an optimistic person. He loves to enjoy life and will find enjoyment for himself. His positive and enthusiastic att.i.tude towards life is very appealing. People around him like him a lot. Some of the young newcomers, who have just entered the circle, all love to treat him like a big brother. ZhouXiang is born with a kind of charm that makes people trust him and want to be close to him.

At this time, ZhouXiang did not move much, afraid that if he moves, the foundation on his face will slide off like a donkey rolling about.

A particularly clear and pleasant male voice sounded from behind him calling for 'Dong Ge' in this moment,

He couldn't help but want to turn around to see what kid has such a nice voice. Just when he turned his head, a dark shadow came from behind and hugged his waist. The force was so powerful that he was. .h.i.t directly, having to take several steps forward in order to stabilize himself.

The chest behind him is fiery hot. Even with clothes between them, he can feel the explosive power of that body and the firm abs pressing on his back.

ZhouXiang felt restless and jumpy for a moment. What day is it today? I just came to the film set and there is a little boy throwing himself at me.  He quickly turned his head to look at who it is.

The moment he turned his head, both were stunned.

ZhouXiang's heart beat so erratically it almost busted out. This face is so d.a.m.n good-looking. Being so close to his face, he can see that the skin is so tender that no pores can be found. Those eyes, that nose, that mouth…hey, he had been in the entertainment industry for a decade and had seen many beautiful young people, but today, he is utterly shocked by this young man's beauty. He really didn't know which company is promoting this kid but if he doesn't get aroused, G.o.d forbid.

YanMingXiu was also shocked. The face that turned to look at him was not w.a.n.gYuDong, yet this person's back silhouette is so similar to w.a.n.gYuDong. YanMingXiu quickly released his arms and took a few steps back, feeling embarra.s.sed for mistaking him for the wrong person. ZhouXiang's smile looks like he is mocking him no matter how YanMingXiu look at him, making him feel shameful. He frowned and impolitely asked, "Who are you?”

ZhouXiang didn't mind and smiled, “My name is ZhouXiang. Are you looking for w.a.n.gYuDong? I am his stuntman.”

No wonder their body physiques are so similar. YanMingXiu didn't know why but seeing this person having similar physique to w.a.n.gYuDong but with an entirely different face, he felt that this person is not pleasing to his eyes. Perhaps it is because he did a stupid thing (as in mistaking the wrong person), and this man's gentle smile on his face reminded him over and over again of his stupidity.

The person next to him couldn't help but snickered. YanMingXiu's expression is very not good, “Where's Dong Ge?”

“He's not here yet. His scenes are scheduled to be in two hours, but it's possible that he might come early. If you know him, it's better you give him a call. The director also wants him to come quickly.”

YanMingXiu gave him a cautious look and then went to sit on the side to wait for w.a.n.gYuDong.

ZhouXiang looked at him a few times; he could not help but marvel at him.

Unfortunately, this kid seems to not like him. Mistaking the wrong person is not his fault, ZhouXiang is quite innocent.

He asked Xiao Liu, “Whose this? So attractive.”

“I don't know. His tone is quite demanding. Once he got here, he wanted to see w.a.n.gYuDong. Since he can actually come in here, there must be some connections. Maybe he's close to w.a.n.gYuDong.”

MiYou also couldn't help but glance at him a few times. “Is he some company's new star? He's so handsome and his figure is so good; he'll definitely be popular just by filming some drama series."

YanMingXiu is merely wearing a casual white T-s.h.i.+rt and jeans, sitting on the side. The surrounding scene is like static picture in a photo frame with an unspeakable beauty. One person's beauty can be so mind-blowing to many people. This is the first time ZhouXiang felt so deeply affected.

ZhouXiang really wanted to go over and talk to him. Unfortunately, he has to go filming so he can only endure disappointment as he entered the film set.

This is scene is similar to a banquet set up, with the purpose of murdering a guest, but is on the Wulin Leader's birthday. He was responsible to perform a sword-dance to liven things up, using this opportunity to a.s.sa.s.sinate the Wulin Leader's left protector.

ZhouXiang weighed the sword in his hand. To be realistic, he treated this sword as a real sword. The sword feels heavy. Sword-dance is not his specialty. His martial arts skills are more beautiful, but this (sword-dance) won't pose a problem for him.

The director shouted, “Let's start! When I call out 'take position', pay attention and concentrate. Lao w.a.n.g, stand firm and raise the lights higher.”

ZhouXiang began to wave his long sword in accordance to the martial arts coordinator's instructions. His movements are beautiful and in-line. However, the director's demands are quite high. Just movements of doing a body flip and thrusting the sword forward, he had to do it four times.

YanMingXiu's eyes, which were wondering around, were gradually enthralled by ZhouXiang's moves. He narrowed his eyes and watch as ZhouXiang's slender figure danced flexibly in the film set.

End of the chapter