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Chapter 433 My Darling, My Happy Little Fruit

Mai Mai's life on the film set was not as wonderful as she had imagined.

Just because she grumbled to Bai Liang that she was all grown up and shouldn't be treated like a child anymore.

As a result, Bai Liang said he accepted her statement.

But before she could even feel happy, she suddenly realized that she was no longer being treated like a child.

She was treated like a beast of burden.

"MaiMai, go buy some fruit to eat."

"MaiMai, remember to order food, the money's all with you."

"Remember to share some with the rest of the crew. You go ahead and do it; it'll be a good opportunity to improve your image with the other crew members."

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Because she controlled the "financial power," Bai Liang gave her all the "friendship fees" he had swindled, indicating that she would be in charge of all their expenses during this period.

Now I'm in charge!
At first, Zhao Jinmai quite liked this idea and was very motivated.

The reality quickly left her somewhat bewildered and exhausted; "being in charge" was such a hassle!
In addition, she also has to study, as Bai Liang will conduct spot checks, and at the same time, she needs to delve into the character and read the script, which Bai Liang will also check even more frequently.
Her days are incredibly "fulfilling," with various spot checks happening after work.

I can't help but wonder if my brother is deliberately bullying me? Do other people do this too?
Bai Liang: Wow! A proper adult girl has more than just that; she also has to "work overtime" at night.

That was a real "spot check".

So, this is what adult life is like. Do you still want to grow up?
Zhao Jinmai was quite stubborn; she just said, "I've grown up! I'm not a child anymore!"

Then they continued their lives like cattle and horses.

Bai Liang: Only children would emphasize that they are not children. Those "old women" who are properly grown up shamelessly say that they are under eighteen years old.

However, it would be good to give Zhao Jinmai more things to do.

That way, the little girl won't be bored and just stand there staring at him, drooling.

Zhao Jinmai didn't officially start filming until the third day after joining the crew, because the script had just been revised.

After reading two more versions of the script, she actually preferred to act in the original version.
The character Liu Mei is the daughter of Liu Wenyao, a wealthy businessman in Shanghai and a member of the board of directors of Aurora College. She is a fictional character with no historical prototype.

The original storyline of Chen Yannian and Liu Mei was actually quite typical: a poor boy and a rich girl developing feelings for each other.

When the two first met, it was a clash of titans.

Liu Mei's entrance was arrogant and domineering. She offended others at first and treated the two "poor boys" with great arrogance, throwing money down from the second floor like a shower of flowers without even saying sorry.

Isn't this just a typical idol drama scenario where the male and female leads initially dislike each other, or perhaps they become acquainted because of a conflict?

After the revision, it actually became more "classical," and a single sentence could describe Liu Mei!

What progressive young women of that era should have looked like.

After meeting Chen Yannian, the wealthy heiress Liu Mei doesn't necessarily have to develop a romantic relationship; she can also be an awakened young woman.

In fact, the production team had a lot of discussions about whether Chen Yannian needed love to embellish his character and highlight his "Daoist heart".

Some people think it should be.

Because Chen Yannian in history was seen by others as a "Puritan".

He didn't care about food or clothing in his daily life, and he never talked about women. All he thought about was how to revitalize the revolutionary cause.

He was exactly the Sigma man of that era.

It's not that such a person doesn't exist, but rather that audiences might not be able to accept such a character—too perfect, too resolute, almost inhuman.
If it weren't for the family storyline, the character of Chen Yannian would truly be a castle in the air.

At the same time, the difficulty of playing the role will increase dramatically for the actors.

The more virtuous and righteous a character is, the harder it is to play!
For example, in the previous hit drama "In the Name of the People", Hou Liangping, played by Lu Yi, was completely outmatched by Zhao Dehan, played by Hou Yong, right from the start.

After that, as various contestants took the stage, it felt like everyone except for the blond guy was a better actor than him.

To be precise, it wasn't that the acting was bad; Lu Yi's acting skills weren't that bad. Rather, it was the character that made the audience dislike her.

She was also "dragged down" by the role and received a lot of criticism.

If we say that this year's top drama, "Joy of Life," is about female characters who all outshine the female lead and are all incredibly unique, then this one is truly remarkable.

In "In the Name of the People," all the male characters seem to be more likable than Hou Liangping, and even the most memorable memes are mostly from the supporting male characters.

Sun Liancheng, who has the ambition to conquer the universe; Qi Tongwei, who is half a step ahead of fate; Zhao Dehan, who didn't spend a penny; and Zhao Ruilong, who is not allowed to be arrogant—not to mention the deep impression and goodwill that the Handong F4 left on the audience.

Hou Liangping is left with nothing but "ringing the bell"~
They've gone straight into the same track as Chen Qingquan's "learning foreign languages".

The production team was also worried that the audience wouldn't accept such a high-class character, and that they might end up treating Chen Yannian like a second Hou Liangping.

Bai Liang: That's not necessarily true.
Actually, he's quite suitable for playing "glorious and righteous" roles.

Because in real life, he always manages to make others feel and believe that he is truly a good person.
Even Shuangzi could be "influenced" by him.

She's truly a little sun on earth; the warmth and radiance she exudes from within are incredibly convincing.

Moreover, the character Chen Yannian has an incredibly brilliant scene! After that scene, the character was completely "deified".

However, what truly convinced the production team that the script revisions were acceptable was not Bai Liang's interpretation of the character.

His acting was certainly fine, but Zhao Jinmai was a complete surprise.

Playing a progressive young woman wasn't too difficult for Zhao Jinmai, who can be considered a seasoned young actress in the industry.

Moreover, there's not much to say about her initial role as a rich young lady; her portrayal of the domineering young girl was quite convincing, and she had played similar roles before.

But once she was truly drawn to the brilliance of Chen Yannian's idealism and couldn't help but get closer to him, her gaze began to look strange.

There seems to be a little bit of suppressed and hidden feelings, but more than that, there is a determination and firm resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with him and become his companion.

The director and his team studied her for a long time, and then showered her with compliments!
Yes, yes, that's the effect I wanted.

There's a sense of trying to restrain oneself, yet you can still sense it in a tiny bit.
love.

It was exceptionally subtle, but that little bit was enough.

It never overshadows the main theme; in that historical context and under the glow of idealism, it was just right.

Many viewers nowadays are quite critical of the "romance" plots in various dramas.

I often see people complaining that these screenwriters have nothing else to do besides making the characters fall in love.

I have to be in a relationship no matter what I do.

Here, we're bringing up "The Climbers" again to criticize it; I think "The Love Story on Mount Everest" can be considered a milestone in some way.

People can still find time to be lovey-dovey with their girlfriends while climbing Mount Everest, and you just play a game and don't even reply to messages?

But love itself is not wrong; in fact, it can be said to be one of the most beautiful human emotions.

What viewers truly despise is the kind of dating that occurs regardless of the occasion or purpose.

So what kind of feeling does Liu Mei, played by Zhao Jinmai, give people now?

She deserves it.

From a pampered young lady to a progressive young woman of the new era, she closely followed in Chen Yannian's footsteps.

They can be referred to as: comrades.

"Brother, the director praised my acting again today!"

Seeing Zhao Jinmai smugly running up to him, Bai Liang got up, opened the RV door she had closed, and then lazily yawned: "Well done~"

Zhao Jinmai's big eyes darted around, partly because she was dissatisfied with his tone; the praise was too half-hearted!

On the other hand, she tiptoed over and quietly closed the RV door.

As a result, Bai Liang, who was facing away from the door, seemed to have eyes in the back of his head and said, "Open the door, the car needs ventilation."

"Your car clearly has a fresh air system."

"Hey~ you don't understand, it's the natural wind that's so refreshing."

is it?

Zhao Jinmai pouted and opened the door again, thinking to herself that he always opens the door whenever she comes over.

It's as if she's the culprit who polluted the air inside the car.

She's clearly a fragrant, soft, and cuddly young girl.
Bai Liang: It's entirely my fault. My feet stink, I fart, I don't brush my teeth, I don't shower, and I don't change my underwear. Zhao Jinmai: Really? Don't believe me? Let me smell you!

Of course, she didn't even dare to say it out loud; she only dared to mutter such words to herself.

She wouldn't dare get too close.

If Bai Liang didn't understand why the director was praising her every day, he'd be wasting his super brain.

He did something wrong, and to his utter surprise, Zhao Jinmai was able to play this kind of role so naturally.
The way the director and his colleagues liked to look at Chen Yannian with those delicate eyebrows—well, this is exactly the same look.

This is how Zhao Jinmai looks at Bai Liang in private.

In fact, she has really grown up. Compared to when she was filming "The Wandering Earth," where she was obviously a minor and immature, she now looks like a young woman.

There's a feeling that the baby fat is gradually fading, and the whole person is starting to grow taller.

Well, actually, I haven't grown much taller; I'm still a little bean sprout next to Bai Liang.

But when she snuggled up to Bai Liang in his RV as usual and intentionally or unintentionally acted coquettishly towards him, it was enough to make one's heart skip a beat.

The milky smell dissipated, and my body seemed to have a different kind of fragrance, slightly sweet.

This is the time when a girl is at the peak of her youthful bloom.

This period of time can probably last for two to three years, after which it will mature, either quickly or slowly.

"Brother, what are you thinking about? I called you twice and you didn't hear me."

"I was thinking about you. I'll talk to the director later and ask him to bring your scenes together again. Anyway, they're all scenes with me, so let's finish filming them as soon as possible."

"I'm not actually in such a rush. Really! My grades are definitely good enough to get into the Central Academy of Drama, I might even get first place!" Zhao Jinmai said somewhat anxiously.

He even moved closer to Bai Liang, as if he wanted to raise his finger and swear an oath to guarantee it.

She felt her brother was trying to send her back to school. She didn't want to go to school.
Looking at the girl before him, who resembled a soft, fragrant little cake, Bai Liang showed no mercy: "That won't work, unless..."

“I’ll agree to anything! I’ll do anything!” Zhao Jinmai said quickly.

She had barely finished speaking when she was hit on the head.

"It hurts~"

"I haven't finished yet." Bai Liang glanced at her helplessly, as if she were talking to a goldfish. "Unless you don't go to this year's Golden Rooster Awards."

"The Golden Rooster Awards?" Zhao Jinmai suddenly realized that the Golden Rooster Awards would be held soon.

Although she wasn't nominated or anything, there's definitely no problem with her attending with the cast and crew of "The Wandering Earth".

"I want!"

"Please complete your statement."

"I want to go to this year's Golden Rooster Awards."

"Okay, I'll talk to the director. Wait for my good news!"

After saying this, Bai Liang set off with an imposing air, as if he were going to act like a big shot if the director dared to disagree.

The little girl looked at him with admiration, but half a minute later, she suddenly realized what he meant.

wrong!

Even if she goes to the Golden Rooster Awards, she can come back to continue filming afterward. No one says she has to finish filming before the Golden Rooster Awards.

Is this what cunning and scheming adults are like? How despicable!

So when Bai Liang returned victorious, he received a sullen little hamster, which was sitting cross-legged on his sofa with its arms crossed.

"what happened?"

This time, Bai Liang took the initiative to approach and even poked Zhao Jinmai's shoulder.

However, the girl ignored him and even turned away from him, using body language to say: I'm angry!
Fortunately, little girls this age are so easy to coax.

Bai Liang didn't even think of a plausible reason; he just tickled her, and the little girl broke down on her own.

After playfully slapping him in embarrassment, the matter was over, and a little while later Zhao Jinmai asked him if he wanted some ice cream.
Bai Liang: Of course we have to eat it!

Right now! Let's go buy it!
So the two of them made up completely, and it was only then that Bai Liang came up with a more plausible reason.

"After the Golden Rooster Awards, I still need to promote 'The Longest Day in Chang'an.' Liu Mei's scenes are basically all with me. You can't film without me, so I need to hurry."

"Brother, I'm sorry. I thought you wanted to get rid of me quickly," Zhao Jinmai said with some guilt.

Bai Liang: Hey~ that's exactly what I think.

But when faced with the little girl, he shamelessly told a little lie: "How could that be? I'm so happy to have you by my side, like a little bundle of joy."

"Really?"

"Really, really~"

Bai Liang felt that describing her as a "happy pill" was very appropriate and fitting, and there was nothing strange about it.

His grandma used to say he was a source of joy.

result!

While eating ice cream, Zhao Jinmai was scrolling through Douyin on her phone.

The first thing I saw was a clip from that show called "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" starring Chen Kun.

Zhang Xin, who plays Consort Wan, greets the audience with: "My darling, my little darling!"
Hearing this commotion, Bai Liang almost spat out the ice cream he was eating.

Not
He quickly looked at Zhao Jinmai and found that she indeed had a strange expression on her face.

She wanted to laugh but held it in; you could tell she was trying hard to control herself.

But her eyes completely betrayed her mood at that moment; they were absolutely radiant!
Bai Liang couldn't help but glance at her phone, finding the video clips quite interesting; they were a compilation of Chen Kun's previous works.
The drama "The Rise of Phoenixes" is still somewhat meaningful. Although it caused Hunan TV to lose a lot of money, it did provide a lot of material for "The Sword and the Brocade".

Since the male-oriented drama "Joy of Life" became a hit and became the king of dramas, another well-known IP, "The Sword and the Brocade", has naturally also received a lot of attention.

As for the two most popular choices, one is Chen Kun, and the other is Bai Liang.

However, neither of them accepted the IP address.

Chen Kun is getting on in years, and he recently ruined "The Rise of Phoenixes," so it's really unlikely that he'll be cast in the role.

As for Bai Liang, who was the most popular choice, well, he's not available.

Although the production company approached him several times and offered a rather daunting price, and even some people in the industry inquired about the situation, it seemed that they were quite keen for Bai Liang to take on this role.
While saying all this, Yanzi teased Bai Liang, saying, "You were handpicked by the little princess of the Beijing circle!"
Bai Liang hadn't reacted yet, "Guan Xiaotong?"

Yanzi: Compared to others, Guan Xiaotong is nothing but a scheming princess.

It seems the female lead for this drama was decided long ago: Li Gengxi, the little princess of Beijing's entertainment circle and the most resourceful young actress in the Chinese entertainment industry!

Even with the added advantage of Lao Mouzi, Liu Haoli might not be able to beat her in this aspect.

The opposing team was naturally very keen for Bai Liang to play the role, and they even asked quite a few acquaintances to persuade him.

But Yanzi said, no matter if you're a princess from the Beijing elite circle or a noblewoman, my Xiaobai doesn't fall for that.

However, this also seems to symbolize that the battle for resources among celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry is really about to begin.

The post-00 generation of actresses are officially entering the scene.

Many people have discussed online what will happen after the era of internet traffic.

The answer is: the era of full automation.

"MaiMai, are you a resource-backed celebrity?"

"what?"

Zhao Jinmai looked completely bewildered. "Me? I only got 50,000 yuan for 'The Wandering Earth'?"
Bai Liang: Hmm, it seems she isn't.

"Before the Golden Rooster Awards start, there's a 'Starry Sea Young Actor Program' event. Why don't you come with me?"

“Brother, I’m not in that plan,” Zhao Jinmai said softly.

"It's okay, you'll be here next year." Bai Liang rubbed his chin, implying that it wasn't unreasonable for him to recommend someone else this year after being recommended last year.
If anyone has any objections, they can speak to him.

"Then this time..."

"I'll take you to meet some of the younger generation of people with connections."

(End of this chapter)