Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 273 Sissi Steals the Role
The Chunqiu Grand Cafeteria is on the 14th floor, and it does not refer to the cafeteria of Chunqiu Film Studio.

Companies within the Qin Shi group, such as Chunqiu Pictures, Hongxingwu Music, and Chunqiu Academy, as well as their subsidiaries, are gradually relocating.

Spring and Autumn Times Square isn't just for companies affiliated with the Qin Shi Group. With twenty-four floors in total, even the Qin Shi Group can't fully utilize them; they'll soon be leased to other companies.

However, the Spring and Autumn Grand Canteen is only open to employees of Qin Shi-affiliated companies and is not open to the public.

What about other companies dining there? The six floors downstairs are a commercial complex, which includes a food court that is open to everyone.

The internal canteen is a buffet, offering delicacies from land and sea, fruits and vegetables, poultry and game, cream cakes, fresh vegetables, fruit juices and drinks...

The variety of food isn't huge, but it's very comprehensive. If you want something better, you can pay extra.

"My God, are you a pig?" Yang Mi said, carrying a plate with some green vegetables, a piece of cake, two pieces of corn, three pieces of pork ribs, and a bottle of yogurt in her hand.

She looked at her older brother's plate: chicken legs, beef, braised pork, ribs, shrimp, and a bowl of noodles with minced meat sauce. It was truly amazing.

"You'll definitely lose money eating at a buffet," Liu Jing glanced at it; there wasn't even enough for two or three bites.

"I gained a few pounds during the Chinese New Year, I need to lose weight, I've got some fat around my waist." Yang Mi pinched her waist, which she could still feel.

"A little more meat is better." Liu Jing took a piece of pork rib from Yang Mi's plate, took a couple of bites, and threw away the bone. "What's so good about pork ribs? There's too little meat, it's not pleasant to eat them."

"Hmm! You like drinking milk." Yang Mi pouted, "It's made me change my bra size every six months."

"You are too." Liu Jing munched on a chicken leg; this one still tasted the best.

Yang Mi had just inserted the straw into the yogurt when she suddenly couldn't drink it anymore.

This is the cafeteria, bustling with people, and many are watching this couple.

Many of these actresses born in the 85s are either new to the industry or haven't even debuted yet.

It's not their world yet. In terms of fame, Liu Yifei is undoubtedly the most outstanding, followed closely by Shu Chang. Then there's Isabella Leong from Eagle Emperor, and Yang Mi.

Liu Jing and Yang Mi were eating in the cafeteria when they were secretly watched, and quite a few people were openly observing them.

Yang Mi quietly kicked her older brother, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about? If someone hears this, they might misunderstand."

"Didn't you want to see me about something important? What is it?" Liu Jing looked around, and many people quickly lowered their heads.

“Summer vacation is coming soon, and you’re going to film a movie about Nanjing. I’m pretty free this summer, so if you need my help, don’t hesitate to ask.” Yang Mi held her yogurt and sipped it with gusto.

Liu Jing stared at his lips. "A lot of people are waiting to see that show fail. Be careful, people will criticize you after it airs."

Yang Mi blushed slightly and lowered her voice, "That's right! If others aren't waiting to see you make a fool of yourself, I won't join in the fun. We're good brothers, and I can't just sit idly by while you're in trouble."

"I thought the real business was about the Yin-Yang Sacred Flame Token, and that you wanted a role." Liu Jing laughed, "It's enough that you have the intention; there's really no need for help."

Because Xixi is going to be the producer of this show, when Yang Mi comes over, he will be the one with a headache.

Many people are aware of the risks of "Under the City Walls," and few are optimistic about its success.

When Liu Jing encounters difficulties, Qianqian will not stand idly by.

She had been following this issue from abroad and immediately said, "You direct, I'll produce. If we get criticized, we'll both be criticized, and I'm more experienced at being criticized than you are."

The Legend of Zhen Huan is still being serialized. Last year, it encountered many problems due to plagiarism.

Sisi's idea of ​​producing this film was therefore temporarily shelved.

This year, Sisi is very busy. After finishing filming "Kangmei's Love," she's going to the "Kung Fu King" film crew for training. The production of this film takes a long time, and Sisi also has to manage her school and Hongxingwu affairs.

Liu Jing appreciated her good intentions but didn't want her to be so tired.

"Everyone has their own role, there's no place for me. You all have to cut off Zhu'er, otherwise I'd try to snatch this role." Yang Mi didn't care. She didn't need to fight for any role that suited her; her older brother would arrange it for her.

She recently read the Tao Te Ching and really liked one sentence.

Husbands do not fight, so the world cannot fight with them.

This doesn't apply elsewhere, but it's especially true for my older brother. The more he tries to compete, the more empty-handed he ends up.

But in other places, you have to fight for it.

If you don't fight for it, someone else will.

Only by striving for excellence can one achieve victory.

"How's it going with 'Struggle'?" Liu Jing understood her brother's thoughts; she never hid them.

"Hey! I'm telling you, Ma Yili and Wen Zhang are getting together. I saw them the other day..." Yang Mi looked around, lowered her voice, and started gossiping.

She shared not only information about the cast and crew of "Struggle," but also gossip about the talent show for "Dream of the Red Chamber," without reservation.

She had only gone halfway through her gossip when Liu Jing finished the entire plate of meat and stuffed his stomach with noodles with minced meat sauce.

"Isn't 'Dream of the Red Chamber' supposed to start filming at the end of the year? Your boss and Hu Mei are such good friends, didn't he manage to get you a role?" Liu Jing wiped his mouth, finished eating and drinking, took a nap, and then set off.

"I've definitely tried, but it's not confirmed yet. We'll see." Yang Mi couldn't hide her joy. She played Wang Zhaojun in "The Four Beauties of ancient China" and is about to star in "Dream of the Red Chamber," one of the Four Great Classical Novels. This is the start of her rise to fame!

"Congratulations in advance," Liu Jing said, feeling that Yang Mi's casting in "Dream of the Red Chamber" was definitely a good thing.

"What's there to congratulate? Lin Daiyu has already been decided, and Eagle King is the investor. They've pushed for a new actress, who's a student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, a year ahead of us." Yang Mi pouted, thinking, "Damn it, bringing your own investment to get into the production, how annoying."

"A new actress? Who is it?" Liu Jing was very curious. Since Lin Daiyu was already chosen, she must be good-looking.

He was fairly familiar with the Eagle King, since there was a photographer there who often talked to him about the various beauties of the Eagle King.

"Lan Yan is a pretty young woman born in the 90s who just signed with Eagle Emperor Entertainment. She filmed a drama in Da Mao two years ago and even won Best Newcomer. Last year, she filmed 'Fantasy Yin Shang' with Shu Chang, but she's not very famous yet," Yang Mi explained.

"I haven't paid attention to it."

“Newcomers debut every year. If you knew all that, you’d be a true god.” Yang Mi didn’t care. If the other party hadn’t already decided on Lin Daiyu, she wouldn’t have paid any attention to any newcomers.

Her gaze is only fixed on those who are similar to her or those who are more capable than her.

"Hu Mei invited me to play Jia Baoyu..."

"Really?" Yang Mi's eyes lit up, and she quickly asked.

"I did not agree." Liu Jing shook his head; to him, Jia Baoyu meant nothing.

"You two are really something. Sisi won't play Lin Daiyu, and you won't play Jia Baoyu. If you won't play them, you can give them to me. I can play anything." Yang Mi said sourly. It's good to be famous. You can get any role you want.

"That was an invitation from netizens on behalf of the production team to Xixi, it doesn't count. Actually, I think Xixi is suitable for Xue Baochai, and of course, you are too."

"Forget it, my boss said I'm destined to play maids." Yang Mi said dejectedly. With just this one sentence, she knew that she had no chance of playing Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, Feng Jie, Xi Chun, or Tan Chun.

"No one is destined to play a maid." Liu Jing thought of Fan Xiaopang, who had been told the same thing back then.

“Sing it out,” Yang Mi hummed softly.

"What's wrong with you two?" Liu Jing sighed repeatedly, feeling as if the fish in the pond were about to boil over.

"It's nothing. Come on, let's find a place to digest our food and help me lose some weight." Yang Mi didn't want to explain, as it might sound like she was tattled.
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"Wow! Liu Jing, you've grown quite a bit taller."

As soon as Liu Jing arrived at the VIP building, someone greeted him.

"Sister Tao Hong, it's been a long time."

Xu Zheng was also a member of this exchange program, and Tao Hong had obviously come to pick him up from the airport.

"Liu Jing, do you have a boyfriend? Do you want me to introduce you to someone? I have a younger sister who's very beautiful, and she's not in our industry. She's a junior in college, majoring in finance..." Tao Hong said with a beaming smile, acting as a matchmaker.

Liu Jing wondered, "Does a woman's matchmaker instincts kick in after she gets married?"
Many of my relatives are like this: they don't mention this before marriage, but they bring it up whenever they see him after marriage.

His cousin's wife wanted to introduce her niece to him.

Sisi's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. If Sister Li hadn't changed the subject, she would have kicked them out.

"Sister Tao Hong, do you think I look like someone who's looking for a partner?" Liu Jing couldn't help but interrupt. If he didn't, she would give him her measurements.

"There's no shortage of women in the industry, but if you want to find a wife, it's better to go to someone outside the industry," Tao Hong said with a grin.

"When are you and Zheng Ge going to have a baby?" Liu Jing glanced at her; her abdomen was smooth, indicating no signs of pregnancy.

These two have been married for three or four years and have long been planning to have children. In the past two years, Tao Hong has not taken on many acting roles and has rarely appeared in public.

Xu Zheng, on the other hand, is very active, constantly filming and producing a considerable amount of work.

Last year's film "Crazy Stone" helped him shed the "Pigsy" label. He successfully transitioned into a film actor, establishing himself in the industry, and many directors are now offering him scripts.

"I'm still young, no rush."

"You're not young anymore, you're 35."

"Hey! You brat, you did that on purpose, didn't you?" Tao Hong said irritably. "I'm just introducing you to someone, why are you provoking me like this? Being single at twenty, isn't that perfectly normal?"

"Haha, sis, you're only eighteen." Liu Jing laughed heartily.

“Yes, I still have to call you brother.” Tao Hong rolled her eyes.

Liu Jingchun doesn't have many female friends. Zhou Yang is one, Tao Hong is another, and Jia Jingwen is yet another. It seems like he only has these three.

As they talked and laughed, the passengers on the flight came out.

Liu Jing was somewhat taken aback when he saw someone who shouldn't be there waving at him.

"Brother Jing, over here..."

"It's everywhere," Liu Jing muttered.

Not everyone uses the VIP channel; it's quiet there, but some people don't need that quiet.

Fan Xiaopang used the regular exit, where there were many people waiting to pick him up, as well as a considerable number of media outlets.

She didn't want this peace and quiet. Returning home after completing her studies was something worth publicizing, so of course she wanted to take the opportunity to make her presence felt.

Upon hearing this news, Liu Jing breathed a sigh of relief.

Giving flowers to Fan Xiaopang in front of Xixi puts a lot of pressure on him.

However, Liu Jing felt no pressure at all when giving flowers to Jing Tian in front of Qianqian.

"Brother Jing, is this for me? It's so beautiful, I love it." Jing Tian was overjoyed, hugging the baby's breath flowers with obvious delight. This was the first time Brother Jing had ever given her flowers.

It was a pity it wasn't a rose. Jing Tian glanced at the flower in Qianqian's hand and felt very envious.

"These are for you." Sisi handed over the flowers.

"This...isn't that inappropriate? It's a gift from Brother Jing." Jing Tian bit her lip, tempted but also ready to act.

"This is for you, to thank you for accompanying me on this journey." Sisi smiled. The other person was her biggest rival, but she couldn't bring herself to dislike him; on the contrary, she liked him very much.

"Thank you, Sister Xixi. I'm going back now. I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow." Jing Tian held roses in her left hand and baby's breath in her right, gifts from her two best friends.

"I'll treat you tomorrow." Sisi waved and got into the passenger seat.

"Brother Jing, don't forget to send me the script, I've got it all ready," Jing Tian shouted.

Jing Ge didn't hear anything and ran away in a flash.

Because Jing Tian's parents came to pick him up at the airport, their eyes kept scanning him. Left, right, front, back, up, down, inside, outside—it felt like their gazes were like radar.

Liu Jing greeted them briefly, but then dared not utter another word.

Sisi, on the other hand, was very outgoing, calling everyone "uncle" and "aunt" repeatedly.

"What are you feeling guilty about? He didn't force you to marry his daughter." Sisi chuckled to herself. This child had the air of a thief she'd never seen before.

"If I really marry her, you'll be crying." Liu Jing said irritably. What was this woman thinking? She could even laugh.

"Don't worry, I won't cry. Even without Butcher Zhang, we'll still eat pigs with hair on." Sisi took off her sunglasses, opened her makeup mirror, and took out her lipstick from her bag. "I've figured it out. Instead of worrying about this and that, I should worry about myself."

"What are you worried about?" Liu Jing asked, puzzled.

"If I become strong, no one can take you away. If I'm not strong enough, anyone can try to poach you. From today onwards, I'm no longer your vassal, but a completely new individual." Sisi applied her lipstick, her expression arrogant.

"Liu Yifei, we're sending you to the US to study film production, not to study any kind of women's education."

"You don't know anything! This is my awakening... ah..."

The awakened fairy sister couldn't prevent the sudden slowdown, and her face was covered in lipstick, turning her into a flower-patterned mess, with red stains on her bright white teeth.

A car ahead suddenly changed lanes, forcing Liu Jing to slow down.

"You definitely did it on purpose." Sisi had no evidence, but this matter didn't need evidence.

"How could that be?" Liu Jing naturally denied it.

Sisi snorted lightly, "Put this in the book, we'll settle the score tonight."

The vehicle slowed down, and the document bag on the dashboard fell off, landing right in Sisi's arms.

She wiped her face clean and lost all interest in putting on makeup.

He casually opened the file folder, took out the script inside, and exclaimed, "Painted Skin? Is this the new film we just invested in?"

“Yes. It was produced by Golden Harvest, and the director is Chan Ka-shing, a very talented director. He and Sister Min are old friends; they directed ‘King of Beggars,’ and I even had a cameo role in it,” Liu Jing replied.

“I know him. He’s the president of the Hong Kong Film Directors Association and also the chairman of the jury for this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards.” Sisi opened the script.

"This is Xiaowei's notebook, I'm going to..."

"Wow! Vixen!" Sisi's eyes lit up, and she couldn't even tell the difference between h and f.

"..." Liu Jing suddenly realized something was wrong.

The next moment, Sisi turned her head and looked at Liu Jing with a joyful expression, "Wood, is this for me?"

"Of course...it's for you." Liu Jing wasn't really stupid.

If he dares to say, "This is for Fan Xiaopang, you can't play a vixen,"...

He was certain that Sisi would immediately turn on him and break off all contact for at least half a month.

Previously, "breaking off relations" meant severing ties and refusing to communicate. Now, Xixi has given this word a new meaning, and she already used it once after the New Year.

"Mua!" To express her excitement, Sisi leaned over and gave him a kiss.

"I'm driving, do you want to die?" Liu Jing was shocked and instinctively turned his head away, leaving a red mark on his neck.

"Hehehehe..." Sisi chuckled, continuing to flip through the notebook, becoming more and more delighted with each page.

"I want to play Xiao Wei."

"Big sister, are you addicted to playing fox spirits? This isn't some nine-tailed fox, it's a heart-eating fox demon. Aren't you afraid of ruining your glorious image?" Liu Jing tried to persuade her to give up the idea.

"If it weren't a fox spirit, and not such a perverted monster, I wouldn't be acting. I want to tell everyone that I, An Feng, am not some fairy sister, and I can't only play ethereal, otherworldly roles." Qianqian pouted, then explained, "I don't even know if that Korean drama 'Nine-Tailed Fox' will be broadcast in China. I was just thinking about that when you handed me a script. You really understand me, hehehehe..."

Liu Jing was in a difficult position; this was prepared for Fan Xiaopang, and he didn't know how to explain it.

"Don't you only make one film a year? Filming for 'The Forbidden Kingdom' will start after May Day." Liu Jing made a last-ditch effort.

Sisi was also very busy. After finishing filming "Kangmei's Love", she joined the "Kung Fu King" training group ahead of schedule.

"The Forbidden Kingdom is a Hollywood film, and like Rush Hour, it doesn't count against domestic quotas." Sisi didn't seem to care, leaving the final interpretation to herself.

"Phew..." Liu Jing let out a long breath. My sister is really good at making excuses. I don't know how to make excuses anymore.

"Wait a minute, Wood, you didn't prepare this notebook for someone else, did you?" Sisi's eyes were calm as still water.

She thought of Xiao Fan, who was on the same flight, and of the other bouquet of baby's breath.

Xiao Fan was her classmate this time, and he treated her quite well. He wasn't overly close, nor did he deliberately distance himself; he maintained just the right balance.

It neither made her feel disgusted nor uncomfortable.

"You are the chosen one, Xiao Wei. Xiao Wei has a purity that is untouched by worldly affairs, a non-human feeling that is far removed from the secular world, and a kind of demonic evil. Her innocence is tinged with cruelty, her divinity hides depravity, and she is evil without realizing it... Huh?" Liu Jing couldn't continue. Isn't this just Qianqian?

She lacks a bit of evil, but everything else fits perfectly; isn't she the chosen one, Xiao Wei?

"What's wrong with you?" Sisi asked, puzzled. Why did she stop talking and start flattering me instead?

"After filming 'Kangmei's Love,' I'll take you to an audition." Liu Jing suddenly felt that Qianqian seemed to be a more suitable candidate than Fan Xiaopang.

Fan Bingbing also played a fox spirit, exuding charm and portraying the evil of Su Daji. However, this charm was deliberate, and so was the evil, not an unconscious kind of evil.

If Sissi's portrayal of a fox spirit is considered demonic, then Fan Xiaopang is more of a seductive vixen, making him less suitable for the role of Xiao Wei.

"Okay. I'll take another look at the script. I never knew 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio' could be adapted so interestingly." Sisi's eyes sparkled. This script must be for Fan Xiaopang.

But if I like it, then it's mine.

It will be the same in the future. If you dare to covet the wood, then don't blame me for coveting you.

With you bunch of little bitches at my beck and call, what can't I get done?

This is not something that can be accomplished overnight, but a protracted war, with new adversaries emerging at any time.

"Chen Jiashang attaches great importance to this drama, regarding it as a turning point in his career. He was very careful with the casting this time. For the role of Xiao Wei, he intended to invite Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, and Zhou Xun to play it. Whether you can get the role is really hard to say. Pei Rong invited Yuan Yuan, but after the audition, she found that she was not quite suitable." Liu Jingxian gave a heads-up, after all, Qianqian's acting skills were still quite far behind those of Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Xun.

As for comparing Bingbing and Xixi, Liu Jing felt their acting skills were about the same, and the three were at the same level.

Sisi's four years of university acting classes were well worth it; she spent much more time on campus than Liu Jing. Driven by a competitive spirit, she didn't want to be surpassed by Liu Jing or outshone by other women, and she dedicated herself to honing her acting skills.

Liu Jing even felt that if she found a role that suited Xixi, her performance would be no worse than Zhang Ziyi's.

"Why? This is a period drama, and Gao Yuanyuan looks great in period costume." Qianqian was stunned.

"Pei Rong is a sacrifice beneath the guise of a refined lady, requiring both elegance and destructiveness. When casting, the director had three requirements: a top-tier star around thirty years old, a representative work in period dramas, and the ability to accept scenes involving shaving one's head and disfiguring oneself. Three people were invited to audition before the new year. Xu Jinglei had a scheduling conflict, and her period drama look was somewhat lacking. Li Bingbing's temperament was too strong, and despite Huayi Brothers' strong support, she was still rejected. Yuan Yuan's classical beauty was indeed outstanding, but her fragility was too heavy."

Liu Jing hadn't paid much attention to this drama before, as he was busy with "The Yin-Yang Sacred Fire Order" and "Under the City Wall".

Today, Chen Jiashang contacted Liu Jing, mainly to invite him to play the role of Wang Sheng.

Liu Jing didn't want to act in it, and his schedule conflicted with the role. Out of politeness, he asked the other party to send him a copy of the latest version of the script.

When the new version of the script was printed out and the evaluation results showed that the actor and actress had won Best Actor and Best Actress awards, he finally started to take it seriously.

He had reviewed it several times before, but hadn't obtained any useful information, so he put this show on his lower priority list.

After lunch, I spent some time exercising with my friend, and he left with great sincerity.

Liu Jing contacted Chen Jiashang again and gained a deeper understanding of the progress of the film.

Because of the involvement of Shanghai Film Group, the script underwent major revisions, and casting was restarted.

Pei-Rong's first round of auditions had just ended a few days ago, and she was not very satisfied with the three people who were invited to audition.

Zeng Li's reputation was not high enough, and there was also the issue of Mei San Niang, so she was not included in Pei Rong's first round of invitations.

Liu Jing also learned that Shanghai Film Studio had arranged for Sun Li to play the role of Xia Bing, the demon slayer.

Xiao Wei's first round of invitations has begun, with five candidates: Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, Zhang Baizhi, and two Bingbings.

Zhang Ziyi declined the offer, as she had just finished filming "The Banquet" and did not want to take on a similar role.

Li Bingbing's demonic aura is too strong; she looks like a villain, so she's a direct pass.

Zhou Xun is very short, but he performed very well.

Zhang Baizhi fits the bill, but her salary requirement of eight million is difficult for the production team to afford.

Xiao Fan has been in the United States and hasn't come for the audition yet, but he has already received an offer.

The production team favors Xiao Fan, as her looks, image, and status are all a good fit.

That's why Liu Jing gave her a heads-up earlier, so that Qianqian wouldn't suspect that he had arranged it.

Liu Jing told Qianqian everything about the casting process, the inside story, and the events that unfolded.

"Why didn't you send me an invitation? Who do you think you are?" Sisi was very dissatisfied.

"Perhaps, the image of the fairy sister is too deeply ingrained in people's minds," Liu Jing guessed.

This morning, he thought about the character Xiao Wei, including Xiao Fan, Gao Yuanyuan, and even Shu Chang, but he didn't think of Qianqian.

"He's really not as good as Ang Lee. When he was making 'Lust, Caution,' he thought of me." Sisi pouted.

"It would have been better if I hadn't thought of it at all." Liu Jing's face darkened.

"So, my biggest competitor right now is Fan Xiaopang?" Qianqian murmured.

Liu Jing opened his mouth, wanting to tell her that Zhou Xun and Zhang Baizhi were also there.

Then he heard Xixi's logic: "I've seen Li Bingbing's look in 'The Forbidden Kingdom,' she can play the Black Mountain Demon. Zhou Xun is indeed short, even shorter than Chang Chang. Zhang Baizhi's salary is high, but her Mandarin is not good, it's too distracting. If that's the case, I can beat Fan Xiaopang."

"It seems so." Liu Jing thought about it carefully and realized that this was indeed the case.

But upon further reflection...

Insufficient height can be corrected using technological means.

The pay is too high; we can continue negotiating.

Besides, your voice isn't up to par; it sounds like a little kitten's. Having too much ethereal energy and not enough malevolent energy is also a problem.

However, Liu Jing didn't say any of this, so as not to dampen Qianqian's enthusiasm.

Having worked in the industry for so many years, I've filmed several movies and received a large number of scripts.

Liu Jing had never seen Xixi so interested in a role, so proactive.

Since she liked it, he granted her wish and helped her get the role.

Just as Liu Jing had made up his mind, he heard Qianqian say arrogantly, "I don't believe I can't beat Fan Xiaopang in a competition. Don't interfere this time; I want to compete with her fairly."

"Isn't that unnecessary?" Liu Jing sighed. So many people are competing, yet they're fixated on Fan Xiaopang. He didn't believe there wasn't an element of spite involved.

"There's endless fun in fighting with others. It's a kind of enjoyment that a fool like you wouldn't understand." Sisi flipped through the script, smiling calmly.

"What books have you been reading lately?" Liu Jing asked, puzzled.

"How the Steel Was Tempered, The Road to Happiness, The Way Out of the Heart, The Little Prince, Selected Works of Mao Zedong..."

"Cough cough..." Liu Jing was really struggling to keep his composure when he heard this. "Is the last book even a book you can read?"

And what's with "The Little Prince"? Yang Mi is reading it too.

He recalled asking Yang Mi what books she was reading at noon today, and she replied, "How to Win Friends and Influence People, Random Thoughts from a Sickbed, Dream of the Red Chamber, The Little Prince, and Tao Te Ching."

Both of them love reading, but they have different focuses.

Sisi likes to read romance novels, such as some female-oriented works online recently.

Yang Mi likes to read fantasy novels, such as Harry Potter, as well as online novels and martial arts novels.

Now one is reading "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" and the other is reading "Tao Te Ching". Liu Jing suddenly felt that the world was crazy, even crazier than Shu Chang.

"Wood, what are the director's requirements for Xiaowei? Tell me about them." Xixi hesitated for a moment, feeling a little unsure of herself.

"Fair competition." Liu Jing rolled his eyes. He had spoken so resolutely just now, but only a minute had passed, not even a single traffic light had been crossed, and he had already forgotten?
“Yes!” Sisi blinked. “I didn’t do anything unfair. Golden Harvest is one of the investors; they didn’t ask the production team to pre-select the roles.”

Liu Jing sighed, understanding dawning on him. Qianqian always held the right to interpret her words.

"Chen Jiashang has very high expectations for Xiao Wei. The success of this drama hinges on this character. She needs to portray three states simultaneously, including when hunting..."

"Wait a minute..."

"Are you making a pornographic film?" Liu Jing said irritably.

"How can you blame me? You told me to learn some kind of 'yamete' and 'yiku yiku'." Sisi looked disgusted.

Liu Jing was speechless. I asked you to learn a few phrases, but I didn't ask you to say them in a normal setting.

"Alright! I'll write it down in my notebook. A bad pen is worse than a good memory." Sisi smiled. I couldn't outwit you in that situation, but you can't outwit me in this one.

Sisi opened the script, found a blank page, and waited to take notes with her eyebrow pencil.

Liu Jing chuckled, somewhat regretting not having developed her sooner; after his sister was developed, she was ten times more fun than before.

She made no attempt to hide her interest in a certain sport, displaying none of the subtlety typically associated with women. She simply stated her desires directly, and if things weren't going well, she accepted them.

"In the first state, Xiaowei, as the animal opposite, needs to have the purity of an animal when hunting. In the second state, when Xiaowei imitates emotions, she needs to present a clumsy attempt at learning from humans. In the third state, when she awakens, she needs to have divine compassion. In the initial script, Xiaowei was a villain, but after two major revisions, she is no longer a purely villainous character; she has an innocent side." Liu Jing slowed down, and Xixi's writing was a little slow to keep up. "When casting, the director intentionally referred to Joey Wong's performance in 'Green Snake' and Audrey Tautou in 'Amélie,' specifically the change in the pupils of the wild fox; he wanted to achieve that effect."

"I've seen both of these shows, and I'll watch them a few more times when I get home."

"During the audition, the director will give you a few questions. Do you want to know?" Liu Jing didn't want to say it, but seeing how serious Qianqian was, he couldn't hold back.

"What do you think?" Sisi glanced at her sideways. Wasn't that obvious? If you weren't going to tell me, who were you going to tell? It wasn't that it was unfair.

"There are probably seven or eight questions, but the director may not specify which ones. The most common test is eating raw rabbit meat. Of course, they might substitute other things, but you have to get the feeling right. You can try it at home with dried fruit and ketchup; the main thing is to get into the feeling. You're a martial artist, so you should understand this principle: when you hold a weapon, the killing intent arises naturally. Think about that state. Another frequent test is imitating some fox movements, like licking and curling up. Go to the zoo, or even raise a few foxes yourself, and observe them carefully. The third common question is acting without dialogue, for example..."

Liu Jing didn't bother to argue and told her everything in detail, even offering constructive suggestions. As for whether it was cheating or not, as long as his sister was happy, that was all that mattered.

"What else do you want to know?" Liu Jing asked after finishing his sentence.

"Shut up! Just drive your car and don't disturb my thoughts." Sisi waved her hand, as if shooing away a fly.

Liu Jing was furious. He scolded the cook after he finished eating, and then he abandoned the bridge after crossing the river. If he weren't driving a car, he would have ridden the Dragon Girl on his back.

He secretly vowed, "Just you wait, when you beg me for help, I'll show you what I'm made of."

One was focused on driving, the other on thinking, and they didn't exchange any more words.

As they were almost home, Sisi flipped through the script and suddenly realized something was wrong. "Why is there a couples' bath here? That's not a good idea."

“Oh yeah! Are you still going to film it?” Liu Jing also remembered this, as it was a new plot point added to the latest script.

Xiaowei and Wang Sheng bathed together in the bathroom, highlighting her ignorance of human relationships.

“That’s easy. Wear a flesh-colored silicone bra, or just show your collarbone and above.” Sisi is an experienced actress and is not completely unaware of the filming techniques for these scenes.

"There are a few more scenes, such as searching Xiaowei's body, Xiaowei taking off her mask, and Xiaowei riding on Wang Sheng's body. These are all quite nude, and there are also many scenes where she is embracing and hugging Wang Sheng," Liu Jing reminded.

"The director isn't stupid. If it were completely nude, it wouldn't pass censorship. There are definitely ways to cover it up, use a body double, use silicone skin, and so on. There are plenty of methods." Sisi didn't seem to care.

If you like a character, all problems will have an answer and can be solved.

When you dislike a book, no explanation can make sense.

"Hmph!" Liu Jing snorted coldly. It seemed that he had no choice but to play Wang Sheng.

Ningxia Film Studio changed the script, Hong Kong Capital changed the script, Shanghai Film Studio changed the script, and now it's Golden Harvest's turn to change the script.

"Haha, Wood, I've noticed something. The director actually invited mainland actresses to play the two female leads, Xiaowei and Peirong."

Liu Jing was taken aback. Indeed, besides the two female leads, the male lead, Wang Sheng, and the important female supporting character, the demon hunter, were all planned to be played by mainland actors.

"I reckon a lot of Hong Kong and Taiwan directors are going to criticize him now," Liu Jing said with a strange expression.

A common practice in the Hong Kong and Taiwan film and television industry is to use mainland money to make films and cast mainland actors as supporting roles.

"It's none of our business. My beloved little bed, I can finally sleep in you." Sisi was very happy. No matter how comfortable it is to sleep outside, it's not as comfortable as her own doghouse.

Sister Li wasn't home, but the scene inside left Qianqian completely bewildered.

Her bedroom was spotless, the bed was clean, and several boxes were neatly placed beside the bed.

The bed is empty.

The table is empty.

The wardrobe is empty.

The dressing table is empty.

"Did they move? Why didn't anyone tell me? They couldn't have just moved my room, could they?" Sisi was completely confused.

(End of this chapter)