Chapter 11: The End of the Harvest (Three Updates Seeking Votes!)

  Li Wenhua was called by a phone and accompanied He Mu to treat his wound, while Tao Qudu went to handle the relevant procedures, and the others waited outside.

  "Out!" Zhang Jiani grasped Wang Mingfei's arm, nervously watching as the door opened. He saw He Mu with a stern expression, his leg wrapped in thick gauze, and crimson bloodstains visible. His injured foot seemed unable to touch the ground, and he was being supported by the chubby Li Wenhua.

  At this time, Tao Qudu also walked over and saw He Mu's situation. He knew that it was all over, really all over!

  Everyone has arrived, and they all look worried. He Mu pushed Li Jun aside and walked over like a normal person, "Alright, let's go."

  "Isn't your injury serious?" Tao Qiu asked with concern.

  "Do I look like I'm in a hurry?" He Mu asked with a hint of sarcasm.

  "So what was wrong with you just now?" Tao Qudu meant to say that when he first came out, he looked like he was dying, but now he's full of energy.

  "What I just said was just kidding." He Mu said with a sly smile.

  "Are you sure it's okay? You lost so much blood just now." Wang Mingfei, who didn't like to talk, asked with concern.

  "Of course, it's no big deal. Don't be fooled by the doctor's elaborate bandage, he just wants to charge more. The wound isn't that deep, a large band-aid can solve the problem." He Mu Xi explained with a smile, then nudged Li Wen Hua.

  Li Wenhua reluctantly said: "Yes, the doctor also said that the injury is not serious and won't hinder walking, but it's still best to rest."

  "No problem, rest and make sure to get plenty of rest. I'll cover the medical expenses. Let's not film today, we can continue tomorrow, okay?" Tao Qudu said, looking at He Mu for his opinion.

  "Of course, no problem." He Mu readily agreed.

  After getting on the car back to his residence, He Mu finally retracted his warm smile and revealed a painful expression.

  Li Pang said with a cold tone, "Serves you right! Who told you to be so stubborn, getting three stitches and still walking around like nothing's wrong!" In fact, Li Pang was more worried about He Mu.

  "It's just three stitches, you've forgotten who I am and who my grandfather is, this little injury is nothing." He Mu said with a forced smile.

  "Pshaw," Li Chubby cursed with a smile, "I think you're just crazy about acting, for such an unknown little movie, do you have to be so desperate?"

  "You know, culture, I'm grateful for this performance opportunity, especially since you introduced me to it. I really cherish it. Maybe I don't have the fate of being a star, maybe after playing extras for two more years, I'll return to my hometown and never intersect with this industry again. So let me give it my all this time, even if I fail, in the future, I can tell my son that his old man was also someone who shot movies and played the male lead, awesome!"

  Li Wen looked at He Mu seriously and patted his shoulder silently.

  Warm feelings can alleviate pain. At night, He Mu called home and it had been a long time since he last called home. As expected, his mother answered the phone.

  "How's life outside?" "How's your accommodation? How's the food?" "Have you met any bad people?" Mom always had so many questions, sometimes a bit nagging, but what was left in He Mu's ears was only warmth, which made him feel very comforted being alone outside.

  Mom herself said enough and let Dad talk to him, Dad as always was concise and advised him not to waste his youth, if he didn't want to go to college then come back and follow him.

  He Mu didn't mention his trip to Beijing, so they thought he was still in Hengdian. If he had told them, they would have definitely asked him to go back home for a visit, as He Mu's hometown is very close to the capital.

  The two at home, Dad is not very supportive of He Mu. The profession of a star actor is too far away from him. He doesn't even watch TV dramas usually, and he has an innate rejection of the entertainment circle and stars in his heart. As for Mom, she can't be said to be very supportive of He Mu either. She just dotes on this youngest son too much, and can't bear to refuse any of his requests. The funds for He Mu's first trip to Beijing to participate in the art exam came from Mom.

  Although Dad has been persuading him to give up his star dream, he still said a sentence of "pay attention to safety" before hanging up the phone.

  Put down the phone, feeling less pain in legs, writing down today's thoughts, He Mu fell asleep with rock music.

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  The next day, He Mu changed into a pair of long pants and came to the filming location with Li Wen Hua accompanying him. Li Bao didn't mention his DV work anymore, now that He Mu had someone by his side taking care of him.

  Tao, who was always strict, became extremely enthusiastic when he saw He Mu, just like seeing a close relative. When he was tired, he handed over the stool; when thirsty, he handed over the mineral water; and when hot, he fanned him with a fan. Even some flaws in He Mu's performance were ignored, and he didn't investigate further. Now, Tao only hoped to finish filming as soon as possible, in case He Mu's wound relapsed or Nini got hurt.

  Tao is now like a startled bird, suspicious of every bush and afraid that his work will be ruined. This contains all his family property and blood, he can't afford to lose. So what "quality" is put aside for now, the most important thing is "completion". With their investment and wonderful story, it's already eye-catching enough in a short film competition dominated by grassroots directors, he has confidence to win first prize.

  Under Tao Dou's mindset, the crew completed the final work in just one and a half days. The film was fully completed without a grand wrap party or a big media conference. A group of grassroots filmmakers got drunk at the "Long Gun Short Cannon" bar until they were dizzy.

  He had drunk a bit too much, and with gratitude in his eyes, he said to He Mu: "Xiao He, why have your legs turned red? That's so strange!"

  "My god, the wound has split open! Quick, call an ambulance!" Li Wen Hua took one look and knew that the wound had burst open, and everyone's intoxication instantly vanished.

  On the way to the hospital, everyone also understood that He Mu's injury was not as light as he said, the wound was very deep, but fortunately it was not long, only three stitches were needed. The doctor suggested that he use crutches for at least a week, but he refused.

  "Ah, thank you, I..." Tao Qudu was so moved that he didn't know what to say. He had suffered such a severe injury and could have reasonably quit the crew, but instead he hid his condition and insisted on working. What great moral character! What noble virtue! In an instant, Tao Qudu saw a halo of golden light around He Mu.

  "Stop it, don't say those cheesy words. If I get emotional and my blood vessels burst, this leg will be ruined. So everyone should just calm down a bit. Honestly, this injury is nothing to me, for someone who has been practicing martial arts since childhood..."

  He Mu's nonsense suddenly filled the atmosphere with laughter, but everyone was skeptical about He Mu's martial arts skills and his grandfather being a master. Li Wen Hua personally confirmed it, but people were even more unbelieving. Li Xiao Pang couldn't help but sigh: I didn't think my cultural brother's credibility had fallen to this level, alas!

  The Buddha said: The new book of the contracted author is ranked 50th, and the urban category is 13th. Thank you, brothers! However, this 13th place in the urban category is a bit embarrassing, and it's biting very tightly behind. Brothers, please vote for him to enter 12th place, isn't old Buddha being a bit greedy?

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