wavenovel Chapter 1442 Because of Boredom
Chapter 1442 Because of Boredom
Chapter 1442 Because of Boredom
While Kim Ji-won gritted her teeth and worked hard to catch up in front of the camera, growing rapidly, Ji Kyung-won was certainly not idle either.
If Kim Ji-won's progress is rapid, her transformation and surprises are visible to the naked eye, then Ji Kyung-won has maintained an exceptionally high level of performance that has amazed audiences since filming began.
His portrayal of Jung Ba-reum has won over everyone in the crew.
To paraphrase director Ahn Gil-ho's casual conversation over dinner, among all the films and TV shows he's watched on the Korean Peninsula, "no one is more perverted than him."
"Camera position, lighting?"
"Ready."
The assistant director's voice broke the silence on set as he arranged the preparations, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.
The film set was in a hospital, where the faint smell of disinfectant mingled with the scent of props and fabrics, slowly permeating the air. The long corridor was paved with cold white floor tiles, and the lights poured down from above, casting mottled shadows on the walls, conveying a sense of desolation and chill.
At the end of the corridor, Chi Jingyuan stood alone. He held a simple black mobile phone in his hand, his fingertips gently stroking the edge of the phone, his shoulders slightly tense, then slowly relaxing.
Gently adjust your breathing and prepare your emotions.
The scene to be filmed at this moment is a solo performance by Ji Kyung-won, which is a very important and challenging scene in the entire drama, and may become a famous scene due to the plot twist.
In the story, Zheng Balin's hands are already stained with blood. Not long ago, he ruthlessly stabbed Wu Fengyi's grandmother to death with a steel pipe. She was the old woman who had always treated him gently and cared for him sincerely, treating him like family. Then, he tortured and killed Gao Wuzhi's older brother, the kind and gentle priest who was always by his side and gave him warmth.
The innocent little boy he kidnapped also couldn't escape his clutches; his body was left in a gasoline drum.
He hid in the shadows and committed the most cold-blooded evil deeds in the world.
On the surface, however, he remained the harmless and naive young policeman Zheng Balin, spending his days by Wu Fengyi and Gao Wuzhi's side, feigning concern and genuine care, using a gentle facade to fool everyone.
Meanwhile, he himself, in a corner unseen by anyone, chuckled softly, enjoying this game of controlling everything.
The scene being filmed is Zheng Balin making a phone call to his colleague in the hospital corridor. Gao Wuzhi has just suffered a mental breakdown because his older brother was brutally murdered, so on the phone, he has to pretend to be full of worry, concerned about Gao Wuzhi's condition, and indignantly denounce the murderer.
Then, briefly release your true emotions.
"Ready to continue."
"action"
The moment director Ahn Gil-ho's voice fell silent, the entire set went quiet, with only the faint sound of the cameras operating.
"call……"
Chi Jingyuan exhaled a deep breath, a breath that carried a deliberately suppressed heaviness, slowly overflowing from his throat. The next second, his eyes, tone, and overall aura completely changed.
"...Luckily, Brother Wuzhi didn't see it, otherwise I don't know how sad he would have been."
He held his phone, his fingertips tightening slightly, his knuckles turning a faint white, and then slowly began to walk, strolling along the corridor.
His tone was full of genuine worry, his speech was slightly fast, with a hint of imperceptible urgency, and his voice trailed off gently, as if he was truly concerned for Gao Wuzhi.
That heartfelt concern seemed to travel through the sound of the phone to the other end and to every corner of the film set.
He wore a simple, dark coat with a loose fit, which made his figure appear even more well-proportioned and upright. His neat bob haircut was close to his cheeks, partially obscuring his features.
With his curved eyebrows and clear eyes, he looks clean and innocent, without a trace of guile. Anyone who sees him would think that he is a kind-hearted young policeman who genuinely cares about his friends.
"Yeah, I didn't tell him."
"This is too cruel. Even if I were to say it, I wouldn't know how to bring it up."
"Ah~"
A low sigh escaped his throat, carrying a deep weariness and sorrow.
The next second, his tone suddenly became urgent and angry, as if he was truly enraged by the murderer's cruelty, and he questioned the person on the other end of the phone:
"But why did that bastard treat Detective Gao like that? He's such a good person!"
"Why is that? Detective Gao is clearly such a good person?"
Why?!
He paused, his steps halting, his brows furrowing tightly, his eyes filled with incomprehension and anger.
His voice echoed down the corridor, conveying his urgency, anger, and concern so vividly that it truly tugged at the heartstrings of this young man who was worried about his friend and indignant about justice.
The call was over quickly.
He slowly put down his phone, then sighed softly, as if he had used up all his strength. His shoulders slumped instantly, his body relaxed, and his back gently leaned against the cold wall.
Her eyes slowly closed, her long eyelashes drooping down, concealing the emotions within them. It was as if the worries and exhaustion of the past few days had finally erupted at this moment, and she could only barely support herself by leaning against the cold wall.
Quiet, silent.
The crew members around him were all staring intently at him.
next second...
Without warning, the corners of Chi Jingyuan's mouth suddenly curled up slightly.
At first, it was just a very faint, subtle curve, almost imperceptible, but gradually, the curve grew larger and larger, and the overall temperament seemed to transform rapidly along with the upturn of the corners of the mouth.
The tenderness, worry, and exhaustion from just now vanished in an instant, replaced by a chilling and sinister feeling that penetrated to the bone.
Even the dimples that appeared as the corners of his mouth turned up seemed to exude a cold and eerie malice.
"Quick, get a close-up!"
Behind the monitor, director Ahn Gil-ho sat up straight instantly, his eyes filled with excitement. He lowered his voice and gave urgent instructions, his tone barely concealing his excitement.
This is exactly the effect he wanted!
No, it's even better than I imagined!
On the monitor screen, the curve of Chi Jingyuan's mouth continued to widen. Gradually, he laughed out loud, but the laughter was very low and soft, with a hint of suppressed pleasure. His white teeth were slightly exposed, but there was no warmth in it, instead, it revealed a bit of ferocity.
He seemed to have thought of something extremely happy, but he couldn't laugh out loud. He could only lower his head slightly, his shoulders trembling gently.
The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes held no trace of fatigue, only a smug and playful air, like a child who had received a beloved toy, or a demon who had taken control of everything.
Her hairstyle remained the same, still that cute bob; her makeup remained the same, still that clean and innocent face; and her clothes remained the same, still that dark coat.
But in those few short seconds, the face that was so considerate of others just a moment ago, a face that everyone found kind and warm, now made one's heart tighten and inexplicably tremble.
He was clearly smiling, but there was no warmth in that smile, only a bone-deep indifference and malice. Their eyes, which had been clear and innocent just moments before, were now dark and deep, like bottomless, icy pools, churning with unspeakable malice and apathy.
"What else could it be?"
The next second, he exhaled softly, his breath condensing into a wisp of white mist under the cold white light, and then slowly walked towards the side of the corridor, his steps light and somewhat nonchalant.
At the same time, the smile on his face gradually faded, leaving only a lingering mockery, and his dark eyes were filled with indifferent detachment.
In the silent corridor, only the soft sound of his footsteps and his low muttering to himself remained, his tone languid and casual, as if he were talking about something insignificant:
"Of course, because I'm bored!"
His tone carried a childlike mischievousness, as if he had just found a fun toy to play with, and his indifference and apathy were like that of someone who had just lightly stepped on an ant, without a trace of guilt or emotion.
In his eyes, human life seemed to be nothing more than a tool to relieve boredom.
Instantly, everyone watching the filming from behind the monitor got goosebumps.
This kind of face-changing performance, without any external makeup or props, with its chilling coldness that comes from the bone, its indifferent tone that disregards human life, and the sinister glint in its eyes, is truly shocking.
"Sigh~"
Behind the monitor, Kim Ji-won's manager couldn't help but gasp, feeling a chill run down his back as if a cold wind had crept up his collar. He instinctively scratched his arm.
Lowering her voice, she asked with some concern, "Jingyuan-xi... are you really alright?"
Although he and Ji Kyung-won met frequently, they didn't really know each other well. The perverted behavior that Ji Kyung-won displayed while filming really matched his imagination of some 'second-generation chaebols,' and he always felt that this was Ji Kyung-won's true personality.
After all, if the acting is too good... it doesn't seem like acting at all.
"I don't think it's acting," he said, glancing at Kim Ji-won who was staring at Ji Kyung-won.
At the same time, he glanced cautiously at Chi Jingyuan, seemingly worried that this rich kid, who appeared to be a pervert, might hear him from dozens of meters away and torture him to death.
"What are you saying, Oppa?"
Upon hearing this, Kim Ji-won couldn't help but roll her eyes and retorted, "He's a TV King, a TV King! It's not normal for him to act well."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Chi Jingyuan over there. By this time, the filming of this segment had ended, and the director and assistants had surrounded him, showering him with praise and concern.
"And Oppa, you didn't see how much preparation he did for this role..."
Kim Ji-won pursed her lips, glancing at Ji Kyung-won who was smiling and communicating with the director. She lowered her voice, almost talking to herself, "I initially thought it was just luck, but..."
"..."
The agent stared at Chi Jingyuan for a while, his eyes still filled with doubt, as if he couldn't quite believe him.
He turned to look at Kim Ji-won and retorted, "Besides, out of so many TV Kings every year, I've never seen anyone play a psychopath so convincingly."
"..."
Kim Ji-won wrinkled her nose and didn't try to persuade her manager anymore.
All I can say is that Ji Kyung-won's acting was truly superb.
The agent hadn't had much contact with him, so she didn't know him. Kim Ji-won had actually had a tiny bit of doubt before, but after spending the last few days together rehearsing and discussing acting and the plot, she no longer had those thoughts. Instead, she even felt a bit of admiration.
At least in terms of acting and understanding and interpretation of the characters, Ji Kyung-won is truly impressive.
"Oh, right."
As they were talking, the manager seemed to suddenly remember something, frowned, and said, "Ji-won, I know that your interactions and rehearsals with Kyung-won have greatly helped your performance, and I've noticed your progress lately..."
"But..." He paused meaningfully, "I think we should still be careful, and quite a few people in the crew have been saying the same thing these past few days..."
"Oppa~"
Upon hearing this, Kim Ji-won immediately understood what her manager meant. She pursed her lips, seemingly a little impatient, and looked at him with dissatisfaction: "It's just normal rehearsals and discussions. Don't insult our hard work and sincerity... It's not like we don't have girlfriends."
"And in your heart, Oppa, am I the kind of person who can't walk past a handsome guy?"
Leaving behind a dissatisfied remark, Kim Ji-won tossed her head and walked towards her van.
The manager watched Kim Ji-won's retreating figure, then turned to look at Ji Kyung-won, and shook his head.
"It would be great if he were just an ordinary handsome guy."
…………
In the rest area on set, sunlight filtered through the clouds, casting a warm glow that dispelled some of the chill.
What are you doing?
Hearing the familiar voice, Chi Jingyuan didn't even look up, continuing to type on the screen, casually shrugging: "Chatting with a friend."
The film crew in Gangwon Province is quite far from my friends in Seoul, and the filming workload is heavy, sometimes keeping me busy until very late, with no fixed schedule.
However, some people have figured out Ji Kyung-won's schedule. For example, Chou Tzu-yu always sends him a text message whenever the crew is about to eat, as long as Chou Tzu-yu is not working.
Most of it is nonsense, but there are occasional selfies.
"I heard you're going back to Seoul the day after tomorrow?"
Kim Ji-won sat down next to her, holding a cup of coffee, and casually asked.
"Yes, the group is about to participate in activities, and I also have a lot of work to do in Seoul that I need to go back to handle."
Chi Jingyuan nodded.
He's been filming in Gangwon Province for over a week now, and he has a ton of work, events, and award ceremonies piling up in Seoul... After all, his main job is still being an idol.
"The Golden Disc Awards, right?"
Kim Ji-won blinked upon hearing this: "The Bible is going to participate too, and she's the MC~"
"Huh? She didn't tell me."
Chi Jingyuan looked at her with some surprise.
Kim Ji-won sat quite close, wrapped in a thick, large down jacket that was fluffy and oversized, making her look round and plump, like a gentle little bear.
However, her round oval face, big eyes, long eyelashes, and fair skin are truly pleasing to the eye and the more you look at her, the more charming she becomes.
This woman is usually quiet and reserved, not very talkative, and has a slightly artistic flair in private.
But after spending more time with her and getting to know her better, you'll find that she's actually quite lively.
only……
Ji Kyung-won's gaze inadvertently fell on the straw of the coffee in Kim Ji-won's hand.
When did Kim Ji-won develop the habit of biting straws?
"Maybe I was thinking of giving you a surprise..."
Kim Ji-won said something casually, then suddenly took a book out of her bag and said, "Here."
"Ok?"
Chi Jingyuan took it and looked at her with some confusion.
"This gift is a great help to me these past few days. Thank you."
Kim Ji-won looked at him generously and gestured towards the book in his hand: "You seem to really enjoy reading, so I bought it at the bookstore in the city yesterday."
As if she felt that simply giving a book was a bit inadequate and lacked sincerity, she added, "I was thinking of asking a friend to give me a signed copy... but it's really impossible to find one in such a short time."
"A gift~"
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but laugh, glancing down at the book in his hand.
Journey Under the Midnight Sun
As soon as he saw the name, he instantly understood... It must have been Kim Ji-won who discovered the book "Face/Off" a few days ago, which is why she thought of giving him a copy.
"Keigo Higashino's autographed books are extremely rare. It's normal that you can't buy them. I would be surprised if you could."
Chi Jingyuan didn't feel it was shabby at all; on the contrary, he was very happy. He liked this feeling and thanked him with a smile, "Thank you, I will keep it safe."
"collect?"
Kim Ji-won was pleased to see his reaction, but upon hearing his question, she asked in confusion, "Why don't you watch?"
"..."
Chi Jingyuan winked at him: "Because I've already seen it."
"Uh."
Kim Ji-won was speechless for a moment, her smile instantly freezing, and she looked slightly embarrassed, as if she felt that she had given a useless gift.
"It's great. I don't even know where the one I bought before is now. This one was a gift from a friend, so of course it's the same. This one deserves to be kept in my cabinet."
As if knowing Kim Ji-won's thoughts, Ji Kyung-won smiled and reassured her, holding the book in his hands and looking very happy: "And to be honest, I read it too long ago, and I've forgotten some of the general plot. This is a good opportunity to read it again."
"...I really like one of the characters in it."
"Oh? Who is it?"
"Karasawa Yukiho..."
Chi Jingyuan chuckled, then looked up at the not-so-clear sky: "I didn't think so at the time... but now I feel like she looks a bit like someone I know."
"..."
Kim Ji-won's lips twitched slightly... She couldn't quite continue the conversation because she hadn't seen it.
"I'll also buy a book by Keigo Higashino and read it when I have time."
She changed the subject and took another book out of her bag.
She still really enjoys reading.
"Ryusei no Kizuna?"
Chi Jingyuan looked at the book cover and nodded in agreement: "This book is very suitable for people who are new to Keigo Higashino. It is an easy-to-read and thought-provoking book."
"Haha, then I didn't make a mistake buying it."
Kim Ji-won seemed quite happy. She dusted off the non-existent cover, put it back in her bag, and asked expectantly, "Kyung-won, do you have any other book recommendations for me?"
But when she put the books down and looked up again, she received no response, only a hesitant expression on Chi Jingyuan's face.
"Well……"
Ji Kyung-won blinked, looking at Kim Ji-won with a somewhat strange expression: "Actually, compared to reading..."
He shrugged, made no attempt to hide anything, and said quite frankly, "When I have free time, I actually prefer playing games. Have you heard of Overwatch? What about Monster Hunter?"
"..."
Instantly, Kim Ji-won's expression fell, as if something inside her had shattered.
Since I last saw Ji Jingyuan reading the book "The King of Masks" and listened to him talk about it so eloquently, and then in the past few days of contact and communication, I have also felt that he has a very rich knowledge base and a wide range of interests. Whether it is acting, books or other aspects, he has his own unique insights.
This greatly improved Kim Ji-won's impression of Ji Kyung-won, making her feel almost radiant.
"hehe."
Chi Jingyuan smiled and squinted: "I feel like games are a bit more interesting than reading books."
Kim Ji-won, seeing his smug expression, couldn't say anything, only feeling somewhat helpless, and glared angrily at Ji Kyung-won:
"Please don't ruin the image you have in my heart, okay?"
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry to disappoint you~"
Chi Jingyuan showed no embarrassment whatsoever; instead, he deliberately dragged out his words.
"Cut~"
Kim Ji-won felt a little annoyed for some reason, but she couldn't say anything. She glanced at Ji Kyung-won and said disdainfully, "You should zip up your down jacket."
"Be careful, I heard there's been another flu outbreak in Seoul recently, and it's quite severe this time."
Chi Jingyuan looked down at his down jacket, then confidently extended his right hand, making a strong gesture:
"I'm in such good health, it won't happen."
…………
"Cough cough cough~"
January 10th arrived in the blink of an eye. Ji Kyung-won, who had left the film crew and returned to Seoul, followed the members into the KINTEX Peninsula International Exhibition Center in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, which was the venue for this year's Golden Disc Awards.
He walked at the back of the group, wearing a thick down jacket, his hands in his shirt pockets, and a large black mask that covered most of his face, revealing only a pair of slightly reddened eyes.
As he walked, he couldn't help but bend slightly, his shoulders trembling slightly...
He kept coughing.
I'm heading home today. I'll probably be very busy during the Spring Festival and won't have time to write. I'll be back on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year and will resume updates on the fifth.
Before I knew it, it was Chinese New Year again. I'm a little surprised that I've been writing about asteroids for so long. At first, I really just wanted to write a few hundred thousand words to warm up my writing, and then I would write about other topics...
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a joyous reunion in advance!