The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 346 Let's Talk

I met with Ni Bingyan today to discuss the script.

The young couple ate breakfast and went out separately. Lu Nanting went straight to the recording studio, while Gu Lanxi put on her hat and mask and headed to the agreed-upon place.

Yesterday, Ni Bingyan told her to wear something warmer, and she listened and really wrapped herself up tightly before going out.

To be honest, she was getting annoyed by the paparazzi after being followed for several days in a row. She decided to cover herself up so the paparazzi couldn't take pictures of her face and would behave themselves.

After changing to a car she hadn't driven before, Gu Lanxi arrived at the agreed meeting place. She found a parking space, parked the car, put on her coat, and got out. A cold wind hit her face, so she quickly stood still, tilted her head back slightly, and zipped the jacket up to her chin.

The weather was gloomy and gray today. Gu Lanxi didn't wear sunglasses, but just pulled her hat brim down and straightened the straps of her mask.

Ni Bingyan's location was by the river.

During the dry season in winter, the river level is very low, and the willows on both sides of the river are bare, with their slender branches swaying gently in the wind.

Gu Lanxi glanced around casually, then turned and looked across the street.

The surrounding area is full of old residential communities, and there is a small teahouse over there.

The teahouse is called Mingguang, and its signboard has faded, so it must have been open for many years.

It was still early, but the teahouse was already open. Through the lifted curtain, you could see the waiters mopping back and forth.

When you want to meet someone to talk about something, you need to find a quiet place.

This is normal human logic.

So she naturally assumed that the place Ni Bingyan had arranged to meet her was that teahouse.

With five minutes to go before the agreed time, Gu Lanxi wasn't in a hurry. She first sent a message to Lu Nanting, saying that she had arrived at the agreed location and that she would meet him for lunch. Then she took out her phone book to call Ni Bingyan.

However, before she could dial, a dog ran up to her and barked softly.

The dog was wearing a bright red jacket with a front opening, made of satin woven with a pattern of five blessings and longevity. Around its neck was a familiar collar with a pure gold tag attached, bearing a phone number and the name Wangcai.

Gu Lanxi had seen him the last time, and when she got home, she couldn't help but gossip about it with Lu Nanting for a long time.

If Ni Bingyan's fans knew that her private phone number was hanging on her dog's neck, they'd probably form a group to steal the dog.

"Prosperous wealth?"

Gu Lanxi squatted down and called its name.

Ni Bingyan's golden retriever is very intelligent and understands human nature. The whole family treats it like family.

Gu Lanxi wasn't trying to flatter anyone; she simply liked the dog and was willing to give it respect.

In many cases, dogs are more virtuous than humans.

But dogs are far simpler than humans.

She's the kind of person who's as cunning as a sieve, and she likes people who are genuinely warm, simple, and stubborn.

For example, Lu Nanting.

For example, Wangcai.

"Wang!"

Seeing that she still remembered him, Wangcai smiled, nodded, took a few steps, looked back at her, and gestured for her to follow.

Its pale golden fur is smooth and shiny, making it look exceptionally beautiful.

Gu Lanxi met its amber-like clear eyes for a moment, locked the car, put her hands in her pockets, and followed it forward.

Then Wangcai led her down the riverbank to the barren beach by the river.

The barren beach is covered with pebbles and specks of grayish-white bird droppings. Sparse, withered grass grows in the cracks between the stones—they have completed their life cycle during the months when the water level dropped.

When the spring floods arrive as scheduled, this place will be submerged by the river again.

Two brown folding chairs were placed side by side. Ni Bingyan, wearing a hat and mask, was holding a small basin and preparing bait.

Warm black leather gloves, a large spoon.

This seems to be a fairly well-known fishing spot, with a very wide river surface.

There were seven or eight fishermen sitting at intervals along the shore.

Everyone was wrapped in thick coats, hands tucked in their sleeves, eyes fixed on the river, seemingly lost in thought, but in reality, at the slightest movement, they would immediately pull up their fishing rods. Gu Lanxi was momentarily speechless, unsure of what to say.

The last time she was this speechless was last year when Du Rusheng invited her to dinner, only to find out upon arrival that it was a very high-end "male model shop".

Other stores hire waiters based on character and skills, but this store prioritizes appearance.

The store is beautifully decorated, and the waitresses, dressed in white shirts, black trousers, and vests, all have slim waists, long legs, and curvy hips—they're all stunning.

But she politely declined and ran away as soon as she reached the door.

I feel a bit lost right now, but not to the point where I want to run away.

However, Ni Bingyan had already seen her and immediately offered her a seat, his manner both warm and easygoing.
"The view here is wide and the privacy is good, so it's convenient to talk about things. After we finish our business, I can continue fishing so as not to waste this good spot. I came here early this morning to grab this good spot."

Beside her feet was a bag containing quite a few fishing rods, clearly indicating she was a seasoned angler.

Gu Lanxi couldn't help but smile softly and sat down next to her.

The river makes a bend here, and even during the dry season, the water is still deep, but the current is not rapid.

This place is quite close to the suburbs, and the water surface is very wide. In the distance, you can see herons dozing on the small islands in the river.

There are many fish and wading birds in this area. Although you can't see baby birds this season, it's still very interesting to watch them hunt.

So, before Ni Bingyan could hand her the fishing rod, she spoke first:

“There are a lot of birds here. I’ll go back to the car to get my camera first. Bingjie, you can start setting up the nest.”

She wasn't interested in fishing, but she enjoyed bird watching.

Ni Bingyan was very generous and didn't stand on ceremony with her at all. Even when discussing serious matters, she didn't forget to take care of her own hobbies. Why couldn't she take the opportunity to do something she liked?

Ni Bingyan couldn't help but laugh: "Alright, go ahead!"

If it were any other girl in the industry, she would probably pretend to love fishing and reluctantly go along with the invitation.

But Gu Lanxi did not.

She only cares about what she likes.

Do not fawn upon others, nor blindly follow them.

She likes people like that.

Gu Lanxi quickly went back to the car to get her camera. Since she didn't have to walk far today, she also took a particularly sturdy tripod. After finding a good spot, she mounted the camera and monoculars on it, looking very professional.

The movie is a little over an hour long, clearly explaining the main and subplots, giving each character a chance to interact, and even discussing the most suitable actors for each role. It takes less than two hours in total.

Ni Bingyan didn't expect that just two days after the script was given to her, she not only remembered every line, but also made a list of potential actors for each role.

"These people are all available right now, and I've looked into it; there's basically no legal risk involved. This is just for your reference."

As Gu Lanxi spoke, she sent her a form via WeChat.

When Ni Bingyan took the document, she saw that it contained actors from various companies, and most of them had no connection with Gu Lanxi.

"Okay, I'll take a closer look later."

"Ah."

Gu Lanxi is not a talkative person, but when it comes to business, she always speaks her mind and is a very reliable person.

It's not that she doesn't understand social etiquette; she just doesn't like such hypocrisy.

Ni Bingyan and she got along very well. They had originally planned to chat for a little over an hour, but before they knew it, it was noon.

Ni Bingyan checked her watch and prepared to pack up her fishing rod and leave.

"This is my last cast. I'll leave after I finish fishing. My husband is waiting for me to have dinner. Let's meet up again next time."

Gu Lanxi couldn't help but laugh: "What a coincidence, I've also made a date with my husband."

After saying that, he took the camera down.

Just as she was about to put it in her bag, Ni Bingyan exclaimed, "My God! This is so shameless!"

Lu Gou: ┭┮﹏┭┮ Look at what she's thinking all day long! So annoying!