Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 258 Old Rogue

Liu Jing was filming, and Xixi rarely came to visit him on set.

Moreover, Liu Jing's output this year is less than that of Sissi. Sissi filmed "Rush Hour 3" and "Nine-Tailed Fox", while he only filmed "Rush Hour 3".

The two were in the same film crew, so there was no need for him to visit the set; on the contrary, many people visited him.

Sisi will never visit the set again. She already knew what kind of person her younger brother was ten years ago.

What kind of good person would someone who constantly talks about having three wives and four concubines?
To avoid seeing anything unpleasant and upsetting herself, she simply chose not to go.

She has been deeply influenced by the saying "one is influenced by one's surroundings" since childhood.

The ideas Liu Jing unintentionally instilled in her had long since distorted her values.

So when Liu Jing was seeing other women, she was just annoyed, but didn't feel anything was particularly wrong.

In all honesty, Liu Jing had no intention of influencing her; it was all just a series of unfortunate coincidences.

"Are you blind? What kind of eyes do you have? You're in such a hurry to become an aunt, but I'm not in a hurry to become a father," Liu Jing said bluntly.

"They'll be together forever, it's only a matter of time," Sisi muttered.

Liu Jing patted Gao Yuanyuan's belly. "It's so cold outside, with the wind howling. Yuanyuan is dressed so warmly, layer upon layer, she looks bulky. If you don't believe me, feel it yourself, it's flatter than your belly."

"Tch..." Sisi rolled her eyes. It's so cold outside, and I'm not dressed warmly enough? They're making fun of me for being fat again.

"Xixi, didn't you become an aunt a long time ago?" Gao Yuanyuan stepped forward and took Xixi's hand.

"What?" Sisi was stunned, then stared at Liu Jing with a cold gaze. Could there be another woman I didn't know about?

“Yang Guo, huh?” Gao Yuanyuan chuckled.

"Pah! I don't have such a bad nephew." Sisi's face suddenly turned red, as if she had thought of something.

“If your aunt doesn’t give the word, no one will dare to get pregnant with a nephew first,” Gao Yuanyuan said meaningfully.

Sisi understood and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I misread it just now."

She could be wrong; it's purely because of preconceived notions.

For outsiders, the affairs of a film crew are absolute secrets, the kind that are kept airtight. But for those inside, they're all too transparent and can't withstand scrutiny.

"The Warlords" utilized a lot of Chunqiu's subsidiary's business, so it couldn't be easier for Sisi to find out about the crew's situation.

Besides, some things will get to your ears even if you don't ask around.

The couple on set were someone Sisi didn't want to get involved with, nor would she have come to the set specifically to cause trouble for them.

Qianqian already knew about the relationship between Gao Yuanyuan and Liu Jing.

The two had been having an affair before she even realized her own feelings for them; strictly speaking, she was the one who came later.

Qianqian treats Gao Yuanyuan and Jing Tian differently.

When she saw Liu Jing just now, she suddenly noticed that he seemed a little guilty and subconsciously looked at Gao Yuanyuan.

Following Liu Jing's gaze, she noticed his somewhat swollen belly, which is why she started to overthink things.

After all, these two have slept together quite a bit, and even with the best safety measures, there are bound to be oversights.

“If I get pregnant someday, I’ll definitely tell you first. If you want to be his aunt, I’ll make him call you Auntie. If you want to be his mother, I’ll make him call you Mother.” Gao Yuanyuan smiled, her values ​​even more questionable, and took the opportunity to express her stance to Qianqian.

Liu Jing stared at Gao Yuanyuan in disbelief, dumbfounded. How could she say such a thing?
"I will have my own children in the future, and I have no interest in taking other people's children." Xixi smiled, then changed the subject meaningfully, "However, if Yang Mi has a child someday in the future, perhaps I wouldn't mind having one more."

"What are you two doing?" Liu Jing frowned. "You two can chat, but why are you bringing up Yang Mi?"

Sisi ignored Liu Jing and continued, "A few days ago, Jing Tian asked me to visit the set. I ran into Yang Mi on the set of 'Struggle.' She told me about things here. She really is a know-it-all; she knows everything."

Besides the nicknames "gossipy aunts" and "gossipy grandmothers," several of Sisi's close friends have unique titles.

For example, Shu Chang is known as a know-it-all; there's nothing about the film and television industry that she doesn't know.

Yang Mi is known as the "know-it-all" because she has the best access to inside information in the entertainment industry.

Know-it-all and know-it-all are not the same thing. Shu Chang focuses on knowledge, while Yang Mi focuses on gossip.

"She's really paying attention to this area." Gao Yuanyuan understood. So this was the one who tipped them off, which made sense.

“With her older brother here, how could she not pay attention?” Sisi mocked.

In her view, Yang Mi must have had an ulterior motive for doing this. It was very likely that she wanted to cause a falling out between her and Gao Yuanyuan, but she deliberately did not do what Yang Mi wanted.

"Ahem, weren't you going to the US? How come you have time to come here?" Liu Jing understood now; his brother was capable of doing this.

But since the older brother always provided such excellent service, he couldn't really say anything.

"If I weren't with Mengdie, I wouldn't have bothered coming." Qianqian pouted, thinking about all the dirty business and the two adulterers.

"What is she doing here?" Liu Jing asked in surprise.

He had been thinking about it for a long time and concluded that Sisi's visit to the set was definitely not just a simple one.

He thought they were there to cause trouble, or to deliver something, but he never expected it to be Li Mengdie.

"I don't know," Sisi said, unwilling to answer.

"What about her?"

"They're serving milk tea now."

"They must have a lot of free time..."

After the discussion among the people in the room came to an end, Li Lianjie spotted Xixi at a glance.

He knows Sissi, and there's another movie, "The Forbidden Kingdom," that he's going to film soon.

"Hey! Sisi's here! Do you have my milk tea?"

"Uncle, of course there is. This cup is for you." Sisi went up to him.

"Isn't this cup mine?" Liu Jing muttered.

Liu Jing didn't have time to pay attention to Qianqian, and Li Mengdie only served a few cups of milk tea, enjoying the fun of visiting the set.

"Hello, long time no see."

"Haha, your Chinese is pretty good." Liu Jing laughed. The little princess's accent was very interesting and had a strong Northeastern flavor.

Her Chinese is indeed quite good; not all wealthy families are incompetent, in fact, many are elites.

Those who are ignorant and incompetent will soon be eliminated.

Lee Kun-hee put a lot of effort into raising his children, and all of them are very outstanding.

Li Mengdie is very serious about learning Chinese and has been studying it for over a year.

"I hired a teacher specially, please give me your guidance." Li Mengdie said with a smile.

"Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar?" Liu Jing stretched out his arms, wanting to embrace them.

"Wooden head, it's better if we don't hug, I'm afraid Qianqian will get jealous." Li Mengdie winked playfully.

Liu Jing was taken aback; this girl knew quite a lot.

"Long time no see." Li Mengdie took two steps forward and gently hugged Liu Jing. "I brought you a special gift, I hope you like it."

"It's not a jar of pickled vegetables, is it?" Liu Jing joked.

"Sisi is right, sometimes your mouth really needs to be taught a lesson." Li Mengdie rolled her eyes, not wanting to pay any attention to Liu Jing, and stood aside gracefully, beautiful on her own.

"The gift is gone?" Liu Jing muttered.

"Wood, I'm going back to the hotel first. You keep Qianqian calm," Gao Yuanyuan said softly.

"Okay!" Liu Jing's expression was solemn. It's better to avoid trouble. He tidied up the room to prevent Qianqian from causing trouble later.

The room was too messy; even if Sisi was very tolerant, she would still get angry if she saw it.

Sisi wasn't familiar with many of the actors in the crew; they just exchanged brief greetings.

Liu Jing returned to the dressing room to change her clothes and left the film crew with Qianqian. She had no intention of going to the hotel at all.

The filming location for "The Warlords" is in Yandu, an ancient village called Cuandixia.

Li Mengdie loves Chinese cuisine, especially hot pot.

When she first came to China, Xixi took her to eat hot pot once, and she became completely obsessed with it.

Sisi led the two of them straight to a hot pot restaurant.

"Can we not eat hot pot? We'll smell like that afterwards." Liu Jing wasn't too happy.

“We girls don’t mind, so what do you have to complain about?” Li Mengdie took the lead and went in without giving Liu Jing a chance to refuse.

"Anyway, Gao Yuanyuan is doing the laundry, so what are you worried about?" Qianqian pulled Liu Jing into the house. That bitch is so pretentious.

Liu Jing didn't say anything, but Gao Yuanyuan knew about the laundry. Yang Mi's information network is that good?
The arrival of the fairy goddess caused quite a stir.

One by one, people rushed forward to take photos with her, and Qianqian didn't refuse, happily cooperating. No one paid attention to Liu Jing; he had booked two private rooms, one for the three of them, and the other for the staff members who were with the two women.

As each dish was served, Li Mengdie couldn't wait for the pot to boil before eagerly putting in the mutton.

"Wood, your film crew is so chaotic." Sisi let her braids down and re-tied them.

"How can things not be chaotic on a war scene?" Liu Jing poured himself a glass of beer, its icy coolness instantly making him feel refreshed.

"No, I mean the crew management is so chaotic, there's no order at all. And this is supposed to be a Hong Kong/Taiwan director, I feel like he's not even as good as the bearded guy," Sisi explained.

Since her debut, she has not acted in many dramas, only five television series, and another one, "Nine-Tailed Fox," is currently in production. She has only acted in one film, "Rush Hour 3," which has not yet been released.

The directors I've worked with are either foreign or mainland Chinese; I've never actually worked with directors from Hong Kong or Taiwan.

In the minds of many Chinese celebrities, Hong Kong and Taiwan stars are considered a cut above mainland stars, and Hong Kong and Taiwan directors are seen as more competent than mainland directors.

Sisi is currently a graduate student majoring in film production management, studying film and television production, business management, human resource management, audiovisual language, artist management, intellectual property law, paper management, film distribution and marketing, cinema operation and management, film and television financial management, film festival planning and operation, and film and television investment and financing, etc.

Although she was passively enrolled in a graduate program, she had one advantage: she loved what she did. Since she was in class, she studied hard and delved into her studies diligently.

Whenever she arrives at a film set, she subconsciously observes the situation of the set, and analyzes it based on her knowledge before making a decision.

"If the crew isn't chaotic, how will the director make money?" Liu Jing didn't find it unusual; many film crews are like this, and Qianqian just hasn't seen it enough.

For Xixi's first drama, "The Story of a Noble Family," You Jianming was the executive producer and the biggest investor. There was no need for him to do those shady things.

The executive producer of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes" was Big Beard, and each investor had their own financial advisors, so Big Beard didn't dare to interfere.

"Huanxi Sha" was produced during the Spring and Autumn Period, so it was closely monitored. From top to bottom, it was basically made by people from the Spring and Autumn Period, and there were no such chaotic phenomena.

"Nine-Tailed Fox" was produced by Li Mengdie himself, and his approach was modeled after Hollywood, focusing on meticulous management.

Rush Hour 3 is a Hollywood production, with much stricter management. If the director doesn't listen, they can replace you at any time.

"Does the director make money? Take kickbacks? Make false reports?" Sisi wondered.

"Yeah, that's the norm for filmmaking in China. Coal mine owners have money, they just want to play around with female stars, they don't really care about production management, financial control, or box office. They have so much money they don't know what to do with it, they're all bumpkins who want to act like cultured people," Liu Jing replied lazily.

"But... but shouldn't Hong Kong and Taiwan directors be different?" Sisi asked, puzzled.

"Heh, what's the difference? All crows are black, Hollywood is no exception, it's just that their methods are more sophisticated. Hong Kong and Taiwanese directors are even more ruthless than mainland directors, after all, many of their film investments came from illegitimate sources. Timid directors are diligent, while bold directors are incredibly audacious," Liu Jing sneered.

"It feels so complicated; these things aren't written in the books," Sisi said, distressed.

"The knowledge in books only gives you an understanding of the industry. If you really want to enter the field, you have to practice it time and time again. There are many experiences that cannot be written in books. You will naturally understand them when you face them," Liu Jing explained.

"No wonder you told Min-jie that you don't invest in big productions and are cautious about investing in films by Hong Kong and Taiwan directors," Sisi muttered.

"The cautious investment of Hong Kong and Taiwanese directors has little to do with their production management. These directors who have moved north are all unsettling in their behavior. Whether it's Director Wu, Director Chen, or even Stephen Chow, Stanley Tong, Chan Mok-shing, and Chan Ka-sang, they represent the majority of Hong Kong and Taiwanese directors. Like ducks sensing the coming of spring, they are more sensitive than anyone else to the decline of Hong Kong and Taiwanese films. They use mainland funds and resources to elevate their own influence. They make films for everyone else and make their own money. They also use the Hong Kong Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards to lure mainland artists into supporting roles for Hong Kong and Taiwanese stars. This is to boost their own status and market value while suppressing the status and future of mainland actors," Liu Jing said indignantly.

"Since you know that, you're still cooperating with them." Sisi pouted, "You're no better."

“They paid me, I’m not stupid. They can swindle whoever they want, but don’t let them swindle me,” Liu Jingzhen argued.

He would prefer to win an award, which would represent a chance to win a prize.

The Golden Horse Awards and the Hong Kong Film Awards are controlled by these people. Liu Jing must have nothing better to do than publicly oppose them.

The mainland entertainment industry isn't stupid either; they understand the motives of directors who go north.

For now, we're inferior to them, so we can only play the subservient role. We'll settle the score properly when we become the masters.

"Tch! Double standard guy." Sisi smiled and placed two large meat rolls into Liu Jing's bowl.

She enjoyed seeing Liu Jing's shamelessness; it was her reward.

Li Mengdie blinked. "I'm the one who put the meat rolls in the pot. You've finished them with these two chopsticks." She realized she wasn't even a third wheel; in these two people's eyes, she was practically invisible.

"How's your 'Nine-Tailed Fox' going now?" Liu Jing asked, enjoying his meal.

"It's being edited," Li Mengdie replied.

"Wood, there's something I need to tell you. If I do, please don't be angry, okay?" Sisi asked hesitantly, sounding a little embarrassed.

"Are you trying to shut me up with these two bites of meat?" Liu Jing said with a gloomy expression. When did he become so adept at using tricks?

"You should say you're not angry first," Sisi said in a drawn-out, childlike voice, trying to be cute.

"You didn't cheat on me with someone else, did you?" Liu Jing asked suspiciously.

"I'll bite you to death, you think I'm like you?" Sisi grabbed Liu Jing's arm and opened her mouth to bite.

"I haven't showered in seven days," Liu Jing said with a mischievous grin.

"Bah bah bah..."

Sisi didn't believe he hadn't showered for seven days. That bastard was always hanging out with Gao Yuanyuan; he must have been perfectly clean every day.

Liu Jing, wearing armor, had been filming all day and was covered in sweat.

The taste was sour, and it made her feel nauseous.

"Should I leave?" Li Mengdie couldn't stand seeing this.

She once believed deeply in love, and her life was once incredibly sweet. But all of that proved so fragile in the face of power and money.

There is great terror between life and death, and from then on, she felt that she would never believe in love again.

But seeing the couple so affectionate, she felt uneasy, and a hint of envy crept into her heart.

"I think it's a good idea," Liu Jing nodded.

"Mengdie, don't pay any attention to him, he's just an idiot." Qianqian secretly kicked Liu Jing, telling him not to be so blunt.

You're being too direct, and that makes people unhappy.

"Who are you calling brain-dead?" Liu Jing retorted.

"I'm calling you an idiot, so what?" Sisi provocatively retorted.

"Haha..." Liu Jing was convinced. Only Qianqian would fall into such a simple trap; it wouldn't work on Jingtian.

"So stupid," Sisi muttered. She really is brain-dead.

"Ahem, I'm not angry, go ahead and say it." Liu Jing looked at this silly woman with the same gaze he would give a fool, who still hadn't reacted.

Why get angry about something so silly?

"Didn't you turn down the invitation to the Spring Festival Gala?" Sisi whispered.

“Yes. You’re telling me to be noble and selfless, not seeking fame or recognition. I think you’re absolutely right,” Liu Jing replied.

"Well, a Spring Festival Gala invited me, and I accepted," Sisi said shyly.

"An Feng, where's your noble character? Where's your lack of ambition? You tricked me into not participating in the Spring Festival Gala, and you went by yourself!" Liu Jing roared in anger.

"You promised you wouldn't be angry." Sisi said timidly, but she was also relieved. Liu Jing called out to An Feng, not Liu Yifei, which meant he wasn't very angry.

She glanced at Li Mengdie, then quickly kissed Liu Jing on the cheek.

"Hmph." Liu Jing snorted lightly, one bite wasn't enough.

If Li Mengdie hadn't been there, he definitely would have taken the opportunity to feed the fairy sister some food.

Sisi quickly explained, "It's not the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, it's our hometown's TV station. I didn't want to agree, but... but it's our hometown."

“Not enough,” Liu Jing replied simply.

"Mengdie is still here, should we put it on the tab?" Qianqian whispered.

Li Mengdie couldn't listen anymore, nor could she bear to watch. "You remember I'm still here? Do you even consider me an existence?"

"Snapped……"

She took a box out of her bag and slammed it on the table. "Wood, this is a gift for you. By the way, it's from my dad, not me."

"You old rogue... cough cough, why did my old man suddenly decide to give me a gift?" Liu Jing picked up the box, opened it, and exclaimed, "Oh! It's not the latest Samsung phone, is it? To be honest, I actually prefer Motorola."

Li Mengdie rolled her eyes. Calling me an old pervert to my face, it seems she's been cursing me a lot behind my back.

“My dad said, if you understand this, it’s a great gift. If you don’t understand, just consider it a cell phone to play with.”

Liu Jing picked up the phone, which was on and displayed entirely in English. It contained a SIM card. "It's secondhand. Such a casual gift."

“It is indeed second-hand. Chairman Li actually gave it to our mother, but she didn’t understand what it meant. Mengdie came to find you with the phone,” Qianqian explained.

"Besides posting online, Sister Li doesn't know anything else. What could she possibly understand? Giving her the phone is like casting pearls before swine," Liu Jing mocked.

"She also plays Perfect World."

"Because you are the spokesperson."

As Liu Jing was speaking, he suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Holy crap, this phone... is amazing!"

(End of this chapter)