Chapter 497

After listening to Tao Jing's narration, Xia Liang finally understood why Tao Jing came here to cheat money.

Tao Jing's mother is sick and needs surgery. However, the surgery fee was too high, costing 30 cents. Tao Jing's family was not very well off and he couldn't afford so much money at once, so Tao Jing made this decision.

It sounds cliché, but the reality is so cruel. Money can drive people to a dead end.

In any case, Yudu encountered it. It seemed that he was addicted to being a divination master before. For Xia Liang, things that money can solve are not problems, so Xia Liang decided to help.

"Sanmao, I can give it to you."

When Tao Jing heard that the other party wanted to give him money, he was surprised at first, and then his first reaction was to refuse. After all, Tao Jing is also a man with hands and feet, and it's not that he doesn't have the ability to make money.

No matter how much he uses magic to deceive, he still relies on his own strength. What does it mean if others give him three cents for free? Do you think you are begging for food?

Xia Liang didn't need to read minds. He knew as soon as he saw Tao Jing's expression that the other party wanted to refuse. The expression on the other party's face changed from surprise to struggle to determination, making it clear that he wanted to reject his kindness.

Before Tao Jing could speak, Xia Liang spoke first.

"Don't refuse in a hurry, my three cents are not for nothing."

When Tao Jing heard what Xia Liang said, he swallowed his rejection. Since it wasn't for free, there was nothing wrong with hearing the other person finish what he said.

"I hope you will join my magic troupe and become my assistant. I will give you a salary. You can use your salary to slowly pay back my three cents."

"Assistant of the magic troupe? Are you also a magician?"

"Yes, my name is Xia Liang."

Tao Jing raised his head after hearing Xia Liang's name and looked at Xia Liang carefully.

Tao Jing had been caught by Xia Liang for using magic to deceive others. Tao Jing had always felt guilty and did not dare to look at Xia Liang's face. In addition, Xia Liang was wearing a pair of sunglasses, so Tao Jing never recognized Xia Liang.

"Xia Liang, damn!!"

Xia Liang was stunned when he saw Tao Jing's attitude changed 180 degrees.

What's going on?

"Master Xia, I am your fan!"

Tao Jing said excitedly.

"I didn't even recognize you when I was talking just now..."

Fan, fan?

Is Tao Jing his fan?

"No, no, I should say I am your apprentice!"

The two chatted for a long time, and Xia Liang realized that Tao Jing had known him since he was a fortune teller, and that he had asked him to tell his fortune.

It was Xia Liang who figured out what happened to his mother, otherwise he might not be able to be cured in the later stages.

After that, Xia Liang started to perform magic. Tao Jing learned many close-up magic tricks after watching his own videos and studying the principles.

In this way, Xia Liang can really be Tao Jing's master.

Destiny is so amazing.

"Master Xia, can you accept me as your disciple? I want to become your true disciple."

Tao Jing said sincerely.

Xia Liang thought for a long time, and just when Tao Jing thought Xia Liang was going to refuse, he agreed.

"Yes, but if you follow me, you may never be able to excel. Are you willing to do so?"

Xia Liang's words are a bit arrogant, but they are also true. Xia Liang, who possesses real magic, can do things that no one else in the world can do. Therefore, it is impossible for Tao Jing to surpass Xia Liang in magic.

If Tao Jing established his own business, he might be able to make some achievements if he performed magic tricks that were different from Xia Liang's. But after becoming Xia Liang's apprentice, Tao Jing could only live in Xia Liang's shadow for the rest of his life.

"I...I do!"

Tao Jing agreed without hesitation.

"Why are you willing? Don't you think it's a big sacrifice?"

When Xia Liang asked this question, he also activated his mind-reading skills. He wanted to see if Tao Jing's inner thoughts were consistent with what he said.

"Because I like magic. Everyone thinks that stage magic with mechanical props and gorgeous looks is the best, but I don't think so. I have always felt that close-up magic has its own unique charm. You can use your own Isn’t it great to turn decay into magic with my hands? Master Xia, I really want to be your disciple and work with you to promote close-up magic. I don’t care whether I can become famous..."

Xia Liang listened to his thoughts and found that they were the same as what he said, which meant that he was not lying.

Xia Liang also saw the reason why Tao Jing didn't say it.

"Because you are willing to help me save my mother, I want to repay you by being by your side."

Maybe he was embarrassed, but anyway, Tao Jing thought of this but didn't say it.

"Okay, then I'll accept you..."

Xia Liang accepted Tao Jing because he was interested in Tao Jing's talent. Secondly, it was like starting a career. After all, the entertainment company had already started and he was trying his best to help.

After hearing Xia Liang's words, Tao Jing was overjoyed.

"That's great! Master Xia, thank you!"

"Still called Master Xia?"

Xia Liang raised his eyebrows and said.

"Master...Master!"

Tao Jing shouted shyly, Xia Liang nodded with satisfaction, then took out a bank card and handed it to Tao Jing.

"This card has a limit of 50 cents, and the password is six zeros. You can take it to your mother for surgery first, and put other things aside first."

"Master, I only need three cents."

Tao Jing shook his head and refused to accept the bank card.

"Can you just leave the rest alone?"

Xia Liang said helplessly, why does he feel that this boy is still childish in his words and deeds, and feels a bit silly.

"Hehe... yes..."

Tao Jing scratched his head and said sheepishly. After taking the bank card, Tao Jing still felt like he was in a fog. Is the matter that he had been worrying about for several months just settled?

Then his idol becomes his master inexplicably?

"I'm not dreaming, am I?"

Tao Jing thought.

Suddenly, Xia Liang hammered Tao Jing on the head.

"oops!"

Tao Jing covered his head and cried out in pain.

"Master, why did you hit me?"

"I'm proving that you are not dreaming."

Xia Liang smiled and said. Just now, he naturally understood the words in Tao Jing's heart, "I'm not dreaming."

"Master! Your mind-reading skills are truly well-deserved! Can you tell me the secret?"

Tao Jing gets excited when he talks about magic, which is completely different from his usual shy and introverted appearance.

"Okay, okay, you should deal with your mother's affairs first. I will teach you my skills sooner or later. What's the hurry?"

"I understand. Master, can I pay my mother's surgery fee first? Then I'll come to you."

Tao Jing was still a little worried when he said this.

After all, he took Xia Liang fifty cents.

If he just left like this, would Xia Liang be worried?

"Then go quickly. This is my mobile phone number. Call me after you finish handling your personal matters."

Xia Liang said.

"Then I'm leaving?"

"Go on, what are you still doing here?"

Seeing that Xia Liang had no intention of distrusting him, Tao Jing couldn't help but ask.

"Master...you...are you not afraid that I will disappear with these fifty cents?"

"I believe in my judgment of people. Let's go quickly and don't delay your mother's surgery."

Xia Liang really believed in Tao Jing. After all, he had just turned on his mind-reading ability and understood Tao Jing's true thoughts. Besides, it was only fifty cents. Xia Liang didn't care if he really ran away with the money.

Tao Jing was very moved when he heard Xia Liang's words. He secretly decided that he would follow Xia Liang and do things for him in order to repay his kindness.

…

After Xia Liang and Tao Jing separated, it was almost time to make the appointment with the crew. Xia Liang rushed towards the Qingyun Hotel. The distance was not very far and it only took a few steps to walk there.

At this time, Xia Liang received a call.

"Hey, boss, are you here yet? I'm already at the Qingyun Hotel!"

"I'll be there soon, just wait a moment."

"Then I'll wait for you at the door.

"OK."

Xia Liang came to the door of Yuelai Hotel and met Shi Yan. Xia Liang did not have a secretary. This time, Shi Yan, as the training director of Qingyun City, naturally took on this profession. Accompanied by Shi Yan, Xia Liang met in the VIP private room. Here comes the director and main person in charge of the Great Magician crew.

"Hello, Master Xia, hello, Miss Shi Yan, I am Cao Yi, the director of The Thief of Magic."

Cao Yi, Dragon Kingdom’s super awesome director, his movies have done very well at the box office.

"Hello."

Shi Yan smiled elegantly.

"Hello director, you don't need to call me master, just call me Xia Liang."

Xia Liang waved his hand and said lightly.

"No, no, Master Xia, I know all about your magic and hexagram techniques, and I have had the honor to see them. They are wonderful! You can say that I am your fan..."

Cao Yi smiled.

"You definitely deserve this title of Master..."

"I didn't expect that the great director would be a fan of mine. This really flatters me!"

Xia Liang was also modest.

"Master Xia is a very popular magician now! How can I be so flattered? You are really too humble!"

"Director, you should call me by my name. It sounds really awkward."

After all, Cao Yi is a bit older than Xia Liang. You said it didn't matter when you were a divination master, but now you don't even think about divination, and you always feel as if you are being called old.

"Okay then, Xia...Boss."

Cao Yi coughed. Although Xia Liang really didn't care, he did care and didn't dare to go too far.

"Today, I want to talk to you about cooperation."

After the pleasantries are over, it’s time to get down to business.

"I wonder what the director wants me to do specifically?"

"Before I met you in person, I just wanted Mingming to be our magic instructor and play a supporting role in performing magic. But now that I see you in person, I think Mingming is very suitable for the image of the male protagonist in my mind. I wonder if you have any accomplishments in acting?"

The male protagonist of this movie has indeed not been decided yet. The male protagonist is set to be a "young talent", which means he must be handsome and talented. Although there are many handsome actors in the entertainment industry, but he can There are very few people who think they are talented at first glance. After all, talent is something internal. If you don't show it, how will others know whether you are talented or not? To put it bluntly, you must have temperament!

There are only a few actors who meet Er Cao Yi's requirements. Er Dongsheng is interested in Liang Wei, and Liu Hua can't come due to schedule. However, Xia Liang has a strong aura. When you first see him, you will think he is He is a very talented person. In addition, Xia Liang is so handsome, which really fits the image of the male protagonist of this movie, plus Xia Liang's humility and elegance in every gesture...

This is simply his ideal choice for the male lead!

Xia Liang was just about to refuse. After all, it didn't matter if he played a supporting role, but the protagonist was too troublesome. However, the system's voice sounded, and the hidden task was indeed triggered. Looking at the reward of up to 100 part-time work value, Xia Liang hesitated.

It's not that he's not strong-willed, it's that the system gives him too much.

"As for acting, I actually studied it for a while."

Xia Liang said with a smile.

When Cao Yi heard this, his eyebrows immediately rose.

"Oh? That's great. I wonder if it would be convenient for me to perform a part on the spot?"

What Cao Yi meant by saying this was that he wanted Xia Liang to audition on the spot.

"Of course, what's the show for?"

"Just perform this part."

With that said, Cao Yi took out the script and turned to a certain scene of the male protagonist.

Xia Liang took the script from Cao Yi and browsed it for a while. The content on the page that Cao Yi turned to was an emotional scene, which was about the male protagonist revealing his true feelings to the female protagonist.

Xia Liang raised his eyebrows. How easy it was. There was no need to exchange professional skills.

"Miss Shi will act as the heroine for Boss Xia."

Cao Yi said with a smile.

"OK……"

Shi Yan also became interested, nodded, and then picked up the script and flipped through it.

"How's it going? Are you all ready?"

Cao Yi asked with a smile.

"Well, that's it."

"alright."

"Then let's get started..."

Shi Yan cooperated and stood opposite Xia Liang and looked at him. She was actually very curious about Xia Liang's acting skills.

For this young boss, it really gave her a big surprise.

This young boss seems to love to have fun, but he has excelled in every profession.

He is famous for delivering food. The Qian Gua Master, a technique similar to that of a charlatan, has made the city a storm. Countless people yearn to worship him. Now he is a magician again. I also saw Shi Yan's performance today and it was simply amazing. .

It seems that as a boss, he can succeed in anything he does, just like a decathlon. It seems that he is involved in the entertainment industry, and he doesn't know how his acting skills are.

While she was thinking, Xia Liang slowly walked up to Shi Yan.

He looked at Shi Yan affectionately, as if Shi Yan was really his childhood sweetheart. His gaze was so hot that it made Shi Yan's heart tremble.

"Did you fall in love with that guy?"

Xia Liang's tone was perfect, with a hint of doubt and heartache in the plainness, which made the whole performance even more emotional.

In fact, voice and tone are also very important in acting.

If an individual's acting skills are very good, but his voice does not match the image he plays, then the effect will be greatly reduced.