Chapter 157: Uncle Lei Feng
"This movie was a perfect wrap! Everyone’s worked hard, and the filming was excellent. I’m eighty percent sure *Divine Dog Xiao Erhei* will be a massive hit once it’s released!" Director Zhang Yilin said inside the private room.
"Not at all. I feel like this was the most fun I’ve ever had on a shoot."
"Yeah, and we could play with Xiao Erhei while we were filming. It was so much fun."
"If this movie becomes a hit, I feel like Xiao Erhei deserves at least half the credit. His acting talent is just insane. You probably couldn’t find a dog this incredible in all of China, maybe even the entire world."
"That’s for sure. We’re all just the supporting cast; Xiao Erhei is the real star. Of course, Miss Fei’Er deserves a lot of credit too. She’s his owner, after all."
"Once this movie is released, Miss Fei’Er is going to be a huge hit all over again!"
Everyone around the table chattered away.
"Director Zhang, you said Xiao Erhei’s owner would be coming today, right?" Murong Feifei asked Director Zhang Yilin.
"Mmm, Ye Xing accepted my invitation. He should be here," Director Zhang Yilin said.
"I’ve grown really fond of this little guy while filming with him. Now that the movie’s finished—" A glint appeared in Murong Feifei’s eyes as she asked, "Director Zhang, if I offered to buy Xiao Erhei from him, do you think he would agree?"
"Uh, I’m not really sure about that." Director Zhang Yilin thought for a moment before saying, "That young man, Ye Xing... he doesn’t seem to be hurting for money. I’m afraid it’ll be difficult."
"I wouldn’t be so sure! Miss Fei’Er is so beautiful and charming. The moment she asks, that guy will probably be eating out of the palm of her hand."
"Actually, just throwing money at him might work. Drop thirty, fifty million. Even if Ye Xing isn’t short on cash, that should be enough to tempt him."
The crew members all chimed in.
Suddenly, Xiao Erhei let out two excited barks, "WOOF! WOOF!" He leaped from Murong Feifei’s arms and shot out of the private room, his short little legs a blur.
"Huh? Erhei, Erhei, where are you going? Don’t run off, come back!" Murong Feifei cried, rushing out after him.
「Meanwhile, in the main hall of the restaurant.」
The hall was filled with round tables, each laden with an array of delicious dishes. Customers sat around them, eating and drinking with gusto. The air was thick with the aroma of various cuisines as waiters weaved through the crowd, continuously bringing out more plates of food.
The hall was incredibly lively. At every table, people ate and chatted. Some were boasting, others just making small talk.
Ye Xing entered the main hall and immediately headed down the corridor toward private room 305.
He was walking along when, all of a sudden—
"WOOF WOOF!" "WOOF WOOF!"
A series of cheerful, high-pitched barks rang out, growing closer and closer. A moment later, a chubby little black puppy with glossy fur came dashing over. It was none other than Xiao Erhei, whom he hadn’t seen in days.
"WOOF WOOF!" "WOOF WOOF!"
Xiao Erhei circled Ye Xing, barking happily and constantly pawing at his pant legs.
"Haha, stop scratching, Erhei! You’re going to rip my pants," Ye Xing said with a laugh, squatting down. He grabbed Xiao Erhei’s front paws and started to play with him.
Then, all of a sudden—
"Hey, it’s you! You swindler! What are you doing here?"
A crisp, pleasant, yet utterly surprised female voice suddenly rang out.
Ye Xing looked up to see a stunningly beautiful girl of about twenty. She was wearing a pure white blouse and light-blue denim shorts that revealed a portion of her long, fair thighs. She looked incredibly vibrant and youthful.
"You swindler... that’s strange. Why is Xiao Erhei so friendly with you?" the girl said suddenly, her lovely eyes wide with surprise. "Don’t tell me you’re—"
"Miss, do we know each other?" Ye Xing asked, looking puzzled. ’If I remember correctly, I don’t think I know this beautiful woman,’ he thought. ’But from her tone, it sounds like she knows me.’
"Are you sure you don’t know me?" the girl asked, a hint of playful mockery in her beautiful eyes.
Ye Xing studied the girl’s beautiful face. The more he looked, the more familiar she seemed. He suddenly slapped his forehead. "Ah, I remember now! You’re the famous star Murong Feifei! I’ve seen you on TV. Huh? No, that’s not right. I should be the one who recognizes you, not the other way around."
Murong Feifei rolled her eyes. ’Hehe, this swindler still hasn’t figured it out,’ she thought.
Just then, Director Zhang Yilin and a few other crew members came out.
"Miss Fei’Er, did you find Xiao Erhei? Oh, Ye Xing, you’re here! I was wondering why Xiao Erhei suddenly bolted. It must have been you," Director Zhang Yilin said with a smile.
"Director Zhang, don’t tell me he’s Xiao Erhei’s owner?" Murong Feifei asked.
"Yes, this is Ye Xing. Come on, let’s not all stand out here. Let’s go inside, the food is about to be served," Director Zhang Yilin said, ushering them into the private room.
The private room was quite spacious. It had a large round table with a glass Lazy Susan in the center for the dishes. Once the food was served, you could simply spin the turntable to bring whatever dish you wanted in front of you. A dozen or so chairs were arranged around the table, and a large, widescreen LCD TV was mounted on the wall, playing a program for the guests to watch.
Ye Xing, holding Xiao Erhei, found an empty seat and sat down. Murong Feifei sat down right next to him.
The service at Longwan Grand Restaurant was first-rate. Not long after everyone was seated, the dishes began to arrive one by one. Soon, everyone was drinking, chatting, and eating. Toasts were made back and forth, and the atmosphere in the room gradually grew more lively.
A teasing glint appeared in Murong Feifei’s eyes. She suddenly raised her glass to Ye Xing and said, "Come, Uncle Lei Feng, I’ll toast to you!"
"Lei—" PFFT!
Ye Xing immediately choked on his drink and started coughing violently, spilling it all over himself. He finally realized who this Murong Feifei was.
"*Cough*. So you’re that girl who was wearing sunglasses and a mask the other day?" Ye Xing said with a wry smile, dabbing at his clothes with a napkin.
"Hehe, you finally remember. I was starting to think you’d completely forgotten," Murong Feifei said, her eyes full of teasing mischief as she enjoyed the sight of him in his soaked, disheveled state.
"You brought up ’Lei Feng.’ How could I not remember?" Ye Xing said, speechless.
"So if I hadn’t mentioned Lei Feng, you wouldn’t have recognized me?"
"Come on! You were wearing sunglasses and a mask that day. Your entire face was completely covered. Who could possibly recognize you?!" Ye Xing retorted, rolling his eyes.