That concludes the Q&A session.

Xiao He and his team then played some games with the audience before concluding the roadshow.

As this was a key promotional period, their roadshow naturally included more than just this one event. Basically, Xiao He and his team participated in various roadshow promotional activities throughout the entire day.

After finishing all these activities, it was already around nine o'clock in the evening.

Xiao He was still in good condition while sitting in the car, maintaining his composure. However, Xiao Chen, who had been following him around, was exhausted and slumped lazily in the passenger seat, closing her eyes to rest.

Liu Rulan came with Lao Qi to pick them up. Lao Qi was in charge of driving, while Liu Rulan was sitting in the back seat, constantly scrolling through her tablet, checking online public opinion, and said to Xiao He, "I just received a notification from 'The Emperor's Ambition' that you need to join the crew immediately next Monday."

Xiao He raised an eyebrow, and a smile finally appeared on his previously tense face: "Oh? It seems the final outcome is already decided."

Liu Rulan raised the corners of her lips: "I didn't say what role it was. Shu Han is also joining the crew with you, so the two of you can keep each other company."

“I don’t believe that Director Qiu would choose someone else after I’ve already been chosen.” Xiao He shook his head and said with great regret, “If he really doesn’t choose me because I’m young, then I can only say that the drama ‘The Imperial Empire’ is just so-so.”

Without him, the dramas are just so-so, very so-so.

"Oh, you're getting cocky now—well, congratulations then. Your next role is indeed Emperor Chen, Qin Zhuo."

"Hmph, just as expected." Xiao He chuckled.

Liu Rulan glanced at Xiao He and continued to remind him, "However, I have some unfortunate news for you. You're about to join the crew, but you have a promotional event to attend abroad at the end of March. You'd better start thinking about how to ask Director Qiu for leave then."

Although it's common for celebrities to travel around for gigs while filming, Qiu Zhenlong is different.

This old guy is very demanding. He never allows actors to take on multiple projects at the same time, and the crew is under closed management for most of the time during filming. Even entering and leaving the film and television base at night is subject to strict requirements. An actor who had worked with him before once told the media, half complaining and half joking, about his funny experience of having to climb over the wall to buy a late-night snack because he was too hungry.

It's hard to imagine how incredibly difficult it would be to ask a director like that for leave.

However, Xiao He felt that since he was already here, he might as well ask shamelessly. Would Qiu Zhenlong disagree or just kick him out of the crew?

Moreover, he is already considered a relatively "dedicated" actor. Whether it is the "Imperial Empire" crew or previous crews, he always tries to postpone or complete his work ahead of schedule during filming, so as not to let fragmented schedules affect the progress of the crew.

"I'll ask him later," Xiao He shrugged. "He already chose me, so he's been quite tolerant of me."

After all, they were quite picky about him during the audition.

Although he didn't know why the other party had suddenly changed their attitude, Xiao He was extremely good at shamelessly taking advantage of the situation.

Liu Rulan rolled her eyes, amused. "Fine, you can think it over yourself. We probably won't be staying for long anyway."

"OK, OK."

Xiao He nodded, indicating that he understood, and then looked out the window.

It's hard to say whether it was fate or not, but the cinema where they were °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° doing the roadshow and the hotel they were going back to happened to pass by the art center where they had auditioned for "The Imperial Empire".

It was already quite late, and the art center had long since closed, leaving the entire building pitch black.

However, Xiao He had a feeling that there was still a figure at the door.

"Old Qi, turn into that lane and slow down a bit."

Xiao He suddenly narrowed his eyes and said to Lao Qi.

"OK."

Fortunately, there weren't many vehicles on the street. As soon as Lao Qi heard Xiao He's words, he turned directly into the outermost lane.

At this moment, the car slowed down, and Xiao He finally saw clearly that there was indeed a figure standing at the door, and it looked very familiar, as if he had seen it before.

Just before the vehicle drove away, Xiao He finally remembered who the other person was—

"Old Qi, stop for a second, back up a bit."

He immediately called out to Lao Qi.

"good."

So the black van stopped next to it and slowly backed away a little.

Xiao He rolled down the car window and called out to the person over there, "Is that Qian Wenhao?"

Qian Wenhao, who had been lost in thought, suddenly looked up, a hint of wariness in his eyes: "Who?"

"Over here—"

Xiao He stuck his head out of the car window and waved to the people over there. The van below also flashed its lights, making their presence more obvious.

The young man, dressed rather lightly, stopped in his tracks, staring at Xiao He's face for a long while before suddenly realizing, "It's you! Xiao He!"

"Yes, it's me."

Xiao He said with a smile, "Are you waiting for a car? Do you need us to give you a ride? Old Qian helped me a lot last time, and I am very grateful to him. If there is anything we can do to help you, please don't hesitate to ask."

Although he didn't know if Qian Lao had recommended or helped him get the role, Xiao He was in a good mood right after learning that he had passed the audition, so he simply mentioned it casually. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Qian Wenhao's face first showed a hint of surprise, then a strange expression, before finally nodding and saying, "Okay, then I won't be polite. Thank you so much."

So he actually walked over, opened the car door, and got in.

"Could you please take me to the Beijing Calligraphy Association up ahead? Thank you."

This area is a whole art district that was deliberately planned by the authorities. Associations of calligraphy, dance, painting and calligraphy have all moved to new buildings nearby, so the distance between them is not far. In fact, Qian Wenhao can reach them in just a few steps.

But he still chose to get on the bus.

Xiao He sensed that Qian Wenhao was acting strangely. He looked him up and down and asked with some curiosity, "Is the association still open so late?"

Qian Wenhao stiffened, forcing a smile: "Well, I just forgot something."

"Oh, I see."

Xiao He fell silent, unsure of what else to say to the other person.

Actually, Mr. Qian is really a very good person.

They have continued to communicate since that audition.

When Xiao He explained that he hadn't studied calligraphy for long and only wanted to cleverly gain the judges' favor by imitating the Emperor's handwriting, Qian Lao wasn't angry. Instead, he chuckled and enthusiastically shared with Xiao He the famous calligraphic works he had practiced, and pointed out many of Xiao He's calligraphy problems.

Therefore, Xiao He was truly grateful for Qian Lao's guidance.

However, Xiao He was not very willing to interfere in the conflict between Qian Lao and this younger generation.

He could understand the forbearance of Elder Qian and others, and he could also understand Qian Wenhao's resentment, but those things had nothing to do with him, and there was nothing he could do to help.

This unexpected encounter, along with offering a ride, was all he could do.

Soon, the van stopped at the entrance of the calligraphy association.

"Thanks."

Qian Wenhao thanked him politely, but did not get out of the car immediately.

Xiao He looked at this strangely behaving fellow with some suspicion.

The others didn't recognize Qian Wenhao, so they naturally didn't speak up, and the car fell into a brief silence.

After what seemed like an eternity, Qian Wenhao finally mustered up his courage and asked Xiao He in a low voice, "Um... could you sell me a piece of the calligraphy you wrote during your audition last time?"

"ah?"