Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 275 Convention
The jade of Kunshan shatters, the phoenix cries; the young phoenix's voice is clearer than the old phoenix's.

Just eight or nine days after the Awakening of Insects, before the Spring Equinox, we hear the phoenix's cry.

Ding... Dong...

*Sizzle... Clang...*

Jing Tian held a small knife and cut the steak as if the food on her plate were her mortal enemies.

Last night, she fell asleep to background music.

Before going to bed, she suddenly recited half a poem.

As they recited, the sound of reading aloud filled the air from the other side.

Jing Tian even wondered, if I can't defeat magic, should I join in?

She just thought that Sister Xixi was very violent and could beat her to death.

She had no idea that someone was taking advantage of the situation and had already joined the fray.

I had a constant stream of dreams throughout the night.

Having never had a wet dream before, she experienced its sensations for the first time.

In the morning, she always sleeps until she naturally wakes up, even while attending the Affiliated High School of Beijing Dance Academy.

The music played again, a cacophony of sounds, and Jing Tian could no longer distinguish between dream and reality.

Listen carefully; the sounds this morning are slightly different from those last night.

Of course it's different. Xixi thought Jingtian knew about her relationship with Shuchang, so she just gave up.

As for Shu Chang, she was kicked out by Qianqian before going to bed last night.

Jing Tian carefully examined the area and realized it was Sister Qianqian.

She could recite half of a couplet: "The sound of wind, the sound of rain, the sound of reading—all sounds enter the ear."

As she listened, she gradually drifted off to sleep.

She was soundly taking a nap when the sizzling sound of oil frying and the tempting aroma woke her up.

Jing Ge fried a delicious steak, baked soft bread, and warmed some nutritious yogurt, but none of this could dispel Jing Tian's resentment.

"Jing Tian, ​​the steak has been cut into beef cubes," Liu Jing reminded her.

Jing Tian snapped out of her daze and glared at him angrily, "I like to eat small pieces of beef, it's none of your business."

"I like to eat big pieces, one bite is enough to fill me up." Shu Chang chuckled, as if he had made a million-dollar bargain.

"You slept really well last night." Jing Tian hummed softly, truly envying those who sleep soundly; light sleepers are such a torment.

"Of course, unprecedented... hiss..." Shu Chang looked at the trembling fork and almost peed her pants in fright.

You lunatic, shut up!

Enraged, Sisi tossed her fork aside, and it landed precisely on Shu Chang's bread.

Last night she wandered between heaven and earth, lost in thought, and thus lost her senses.

Suddenly I felt something was off about my palm; it seemed a little small.

Turning around, I was instantly startled awake, followed by a surge of rage.

Her anger was barely ignited before it was quickly quelled.

Her younger brother forced himself on her, and her younger sister sneaked in; she couldn't even refuse.

Sisi never expected that her first night after officially moving in would be like this.

She now strongly suspects that she was framed by her younger siblings.

The more smug Shu Chang became, the angrier she became, and all the authority she had established vanished.

"Wow, that's amazing." Jing Tian thought enviously, "When did I become so amazing? I want to be an action heroine too."

Liu Jing quickly removed it, leaving a faint mark on the table.

“This table is from the Qing Dynasty, worth millions…” Liu Jing was heartbroken.

"A dining table from the Qing Dynasty must have been incredibly dirty." Jing Tian quickly picked up the plate, not wanting to put anything else on it.

"Oh my god! Let's sell this table, then I can pay off Qianqian's debt." Shu Chang's eyes lit up as she looked around, wondering how much all these antiques in the room were worth.

I've decided, I'm moving in too, to look after the house.

This room is full of valuable things; I must soak up some of their wealth.

The reason was that the room was too big, and they were worried that their sister would be scared.

"Sister Chang, how much money do you owe Sister Qianqian?" Jing Tian asked curiously.

She wasn't entirely sure how much Shu Chang earned in a year, but it was definitely not a small sum.

Having debuted for so many years, among the post-85 actresses, her fame has always been among the top three. How could she still be in debt?
"Less than ten million is about right." Shu Chang didn't care. She hadn't even kept track of it. When debts reach a certain level, they just become a bunch of numbers.

"Ten million? What did you do this time?" Liu Jing exclaimed in surprise.

In less than a year, it went from three million to five million, and then to ten million.

He dared not imagine how much debt Shu Chang would accumulate after following Qianqian for ten years.

“Before Sisi went to the US, she accompanied me to relax. She took a liking to the newly opened Ligong development, which is relatively close to the airport, and suggested I buy an apartment there. A detached villa costs over 30 million, which I couldn't afford, so I bought it on installment. Sisi lent me 6 million, which was enough for me to make the down payment,” Shu Chang explained.

Jing Tian didn't understand and looked adorably dumbfounded, "Oh, oh."

Liu Jing understood perfectly; the silly girl had clearly been fooled by Qianqian again. The more she owed, the more she'd have to pay it off eventually; she'd have to sell herself to pay it off sooner or later.

However, he secretly guessed that the silly girl might have deliberately fallen for it, which was also possible.

"I have a mortgage of 200,000 yuan a month, and I still owe Qianqian 10 million yuan. I'll have to work for her from now on," Shu Chang sighed.

Sisi snorted and ignored her. Even without those ten million, her brat would still have to work for her.

Jing Tian's eyes lit up. "Sister Chang, I'll lend you ten million too, so you can buy another one."

Shu Chang was stunned. There were still rich women like this, eagerly asking to borrow money.

“I’ve bought three houses: a small one in Yandu, a detached villa, and one in Hengdian. I live alone, so I don’t need to buy so many houses.” Shu Chang shook her head, her eyes darting around, and her tone changed, “Yang Hanshu is definitely short of money. If you lend her ten million, she’ll definitely be happy to buy a villa.”

Shu Chang felt secretly smug when she thought about Yang Mi carrying a monthly mortgage payment of over 200,000 yuan.

"I won't lend it to Sister Mi." Jing Tian pouted. Sister Qianqian can control you, but I can't control that one.

She can't even handle 10 million, let alone 10 million; she's more likely to control me.

"I heard that when you and Yang Mi were filming 'Struggle,' Chang Jihong wanted to poach her, and even said..." Shu Chang lowered her voice, looking inquisitive.

There were only four people at the table, and it was unclear who they were trying to avoid.

"Don't talk while eating or sleeping. Hurry up and eat, I'm so busy today." Sisi didn't want to hear Yang Mi's voice at this time; it was too early in the morning, and it was bad luck for the whole day.

She had just returned from abroad, and besides having a ton of work at school and company, she also had "Kangmei's Love," "The Forbidden Kingdom," and "Painted Skin" waiting for her.

"I'm very free." Shu Chang shrugged.

"Cherish these last moments of leisure." Sisi said enviously, recalling how she had just as much free time during her senior year of college.

You don't need to be busy with anything else, just focus on graduating.

"That's true. Before graduation, I didn't have a single film or TV show, so I've had some rare free time. The company recommended a script to me, which looks pretty good, and it's a movie. I'm torn about whether to audition." Shu Chang was genuinely conflicted. She felt uncomfortable if she didn't film for a day, as if something was missing.

"What kind of notebook? You have good taste, something that you think is good." Sisi asked in surprise.

"The TV series 'Painted Skin,' adapted from 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio,' was also invested in by Golden Harvest. Chunqiu must have had someone recommend him for this role, otherwise I wouldn't have hesitated at all," Shu Chang sighed.

Liu Jing and Qianqian exchanged a glance. Well, they'd huddled together.

Liu Jing also saw mockery in Qianqian's eyes, "Heh, with so many women around, you'll suffer someday. We'll see what you do when we keep running into each other."

Liu Jing fell into deep thought; this was a problem. Qianqian and Fan Xiaopang were already at each other's throats; if Shu Chang were added to the mix, it would definitely become even more chaotic.

The three of them are vying for a role, and I'll definitely side with Sisi.

What if it were Fan Xiaopang and Shu Chang? What if it were Yang Mi and Jing Tian?

This is a real problem!
"Don't worry about the role in 'Spring and Autumn Harvest.' Even if we're competing for it, you should still audition and do what you're supposed to do. Don't put yourself in a bind just because we're close or for other reasons. Let's compete fairly and rely on our abilities. I won't say anything, I'll just congratulate you and wish you well. But let me make one thing clear beforehand: don't use underhanded tactics that could damage our sisterly relationship. Healthy competition is a good thing, but vicious competition not only loses its dignity but also hurts others and yourself," Qianqian advised.

“Sister Xixi is right. It takes a hundred years of cultivation to share a boat ride, and a thousand years to become sisters. If anyone uses underhanded means, we will fight them together.” Jing Tian quickly expressed her support.

Liu Jing was bewildered. Was that really how it was said? Why did it not seem out of place at all?

"Mmm, let's discuss it together." Sisi blushed. She thought Jing Tian was targeting her, since she had indeed slept with her sister last night.

Shu Chang didn't feel embarrassed. She thought Jing Tian was right. She and Qianqian must have cultivated for thousands of years in their previous lives.

To their surprise, the first agreement was reached in just a few words.

“We can’t compete. The scripts they gave you all featured leading roles, even Bingbing had to play supporting roles. The company offered me a supporting role to try out, mainly to promote Bingbing. I acted in 'Assembly' for free, which marked my entry into the film industry. The company needs to have follow-ups, so they gave me this opportunity. Whether I succeed or not, the company doesn’t really care. After all, they did invest resources, and it’s also a kind of incentive for others.” Shu Chang was very calm.

The leading actresses are all shifting their focus to the film industry, gradually abandoning the television drama market. Some have already established themselves, like Zhang Ziyi. Others have only recently entered the field and are still struggling.

Shu Chang is very clear about her own position. She can still compete in the TV drama circle, but she simply can't compete with her seniors in the film circle.

"Xia Bing, the exorcist?" Sisi's expression was strange.

She thought Shu Chang was also competing for Xiao Wei, after all, Xiao Yu in "The Lotus Lantern" was a fox spirit, one of Shu Chang's classic roles.

"Huh! How did you know?" Shu Chang was surprised at first, then realized, "Oh, they invited you to play Xiao Wei?" Shu Chang wasn't surprised that Xixi knew about the movie "Painted Skin", after all, Golden Harvest had invested in it.

Spring and Autumn Harvest invests in many films every year, but Xixi doesn't pay much attention to these two companies and has always considered herself an outsider.

Therefore, the fact that Sisi understands this so well must be related to her own experience with the drama.

“I wasn’t invited, but I’d like to give it a try,” Sisi replied.

"Tsk tsk, looks like our number one sister is doomed again. Pei Rong didn't get selected, and Xiao Wei is in trouble too." Shu Chang gloated. She had full confidence in her sisters. There was no need to try; they would definitely succeed.

Even if the director is unwilling, Liu Jing will find a way if you like it.

"Has your company's top female star been decided?" Jing Tian asked hurriedly.

"The outcome is basically decided. Fat Bing's departure is a foregone conclusion, and Young Master Zhou's foundation is unstable, so in the end, it will definitely be Thin Bing. Besides, Fat Bing and Young Master Zhou are both troublesome and disobedient. If I were the boss, I would definitely make Thin Bing the number one." Shu Chang laughed, then changed the subject, "Haha, Qianqian, you're going to play the vixen again. We're really good sisters, both vixens."

Sisi didn't want to pay attention. What was there to be proud of about a vixen? Yang Mi was the real vixen.

"I know that Sister Mi played Nie Xiaoqian, who is a fox spirit. Has Sister Qianqian also played one?" Jing Tian was very surprised. After all, in her memory, this sister had not acted in many dramas, but every role she played was a classic.

“She plays a foreign fox, and you’ll be able to see it later this year,” Shu Chang explained.

“I’ll book ten shows,” Jing Tian replied immediately, secretly deciding that she also wanted to play a vixen.

"Korean dramas."

"Then...then I'll buy a hundred TV sets and have all my relatives and friends switch to that channel."

"Cough cough, Tian Tian, ​​we're not that serious." Qian Qian almost choked on her drink. Her friends' support was too much.

"Silly girl, Xia Bing's character is quite complicated." Liu Jing sighed. He was used to whatever Jing Tian did.

“I’ve seen ‘Painted Skin,’ and this character isn’t in it. Xia Bing was added by the screenwriter. The screenwriter can name her whatever he wants without informing Pu Songling.” Shu Chang thought Liu Jing was testing her.

"Yeah! As long as you're happy." Liu Jing suddenly didn't want to talk anymore.

Shanghai Film Group is heavily promoting Sun Li, while Shu Chang is just a figurehead.

He took the male lead role and then tried to get the female lead role for Sissi. He's also taking other important roles. His behavior is disgusting; after all, this isn't a Golden Harvest production.

Sisi understood, but didn't say it outright, "Changchang, when I film 'Empresses in the Palace,' I'll ask you to play the Empress."

"I can't play that role. Yang Mi said I'm destined to play maids. Shen Meizhuang is good, I like that role, save it for me." Shu Chang pouted.

"Sister Xixi, what about me? What about me?" Jing Tian couldn't miss out on joining in the fun.

Which character do you like?

"I haven't seen it."

"You haven't seen this before? Let me tell you..." Shu Chang got excited.

The next three were engrossed in discussing "Empresses in the Palace," oblivious to when the male lead went to work.

Sisi is very busy, and Liu Jing is also very busy.

For the next few days, he worked from dawn till dusk, preparing for "The Sacred Flame of Yin and Yang" and submitting "Under the City Wall." On the contrary, "Kangmei's Love," which was about to start filming, was no big deal for him.

Sometimes Xixi would come back even later than him, and Shuchang no longer lived at school, returning to Baiyujing every day after school.

When Liu Jing and Qianqian returned home, she had already prepared food and drinks, all of which she had brought back from the restaurant.

As for the evenings, it only took Sisi a few days to go from resistance to acquiescence to habit.

A few days later, Liu Jing brought Qianqian to the audition, which had been arranged in advance.

The "Painted Skin" production team has an office in Yandu, where scriptwriting, auditions, casting, and pre-production preparations are all carried out.

"Liu...Young Master Jing, are you here for an audition too?"

As soon as Liu Jinggang entered the office, he saw Zhao Liying sitting to the side waiting.

The little girl had sharp eyes; before Liu Jing even noticed her, she had already spotted him.

"I'm here for work," Liu Jing replied.

"Going to work? You changed jobs?" Zhao Liying asked in surprise. She hadn't heard of Liu Jing being involved in the director or producer of this film crew.

"Wood, who is this?" Sisi looked him over. He was thin and wiry, and apart from being somewhat cute, there was nothing particularly remarkable about him.

But the fact that my brother can talk to her like that shows that this woman is more extraordinary than her appearance suggests.

"Her name is Zhao Liying, she's one of Xiao Fan's people, she should be..."

Before Liu Jing could finish speaking, Zhao Liying let out a scream, pushing Liu Jing aside, "Liu Yifei, you are Liu Yifei. Idol, you are my idol, I especially like Zhao Ling'er."

Sisi was wearing a three-piece suit and didn't say a word, so Zhao Liying didn't recognize her at all.

"Hello, Liying." Sisi greeted her confidently, she was experienced in dealing with this kind of situation.

"Idol, please sign your name. Sign...sign...sign it on my clothes..." Zhao Xiaodao said as he took off his blazer and unbuttoned his shirt.

"Are you crazy?" Liu Jing couldn't bear to watch. There was nothing wrong to begin with, and there was even less of a problem if he untied it.

"Sign here, this is the most expensive bra I've ever bought." Zhao Liying showed off her bra strap to Qianqian.

Sisi was completely bewildered. How come all the girls Liu Jing knew seemed more and more eccentric than the last? Was it really true that birds of a feather flock together?

Even Zhao Xiaodao said it was the most expensive dress, so Qianqian was even more hesitant to sign it.

She took a wallet out of her bag, signed her name with a pen, and handed it to Zhao Xiaodao, saying, "This is for you. I hope you like it."

The wallet was new; she bought it in the US and intended it for her own use.

"Thank you, but it must be expensive. I can't accept it," Zhao Liying declined.

Sisi smiled gently and wrote a few more words, "Liu Yifei gave this to Zhao Liying, so now I can only give it to you."

“You’re a good person, better than your brother.” Zhao Liying was taken aback, clutching her wallet, and after a long pause, she blurted out.

Liu Jing's face darkened. You think you can be bribed with just a wallet? That's all you are.

"Haha, goodbye." Sisi was very happy.

Sisi went to her audition, but Liu Jing didn't plan to go with her.

Firstly, it was to avoid suspicion and prevent others from gossiping that Sisi got the role by bringing her own investment, although that was also true.

Sister Li is the chairperson of the board of directors of Golden Harvest, and Sister Xixi joined the production team with her own investment.

Secondly, his presence made Sisi feel somewhat uncomfortable, which would affect her performance.

Thirdly, he felt it was necessary to revise the part of the script about Wang Sheng and wanted to go to the screenwriter for a talk.

"Liu Jing, what brings you here?"

That was Liu Jing's plan, but unfortunately, he ran into Fan Xiaopang as soon as he entered.

"Good morning, Sister Bing. He came with me to the audition," Qianqian replied.

"You're here for the audition too? Xiao Wei?" Xiao Fan smiled, and seeing Liu Jing's uneasy expression and meaningful look, she instantly understood everything.

"Sister Bing, are you auditioning for Xiao Wei too? If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have come," Qianqian said regretfully.

"Xiao Wei doesn't have the surname Fan, so anyone can audition," Xiao Fan chuckled.

“No one is more suitable for this role than you,” Sisi sighed.

Liu Jing remained expressionless. Is this the same Qianqian I know, acting all bitchy and hypocritical?
"You flatter me too much. You're more suitable than me. My performance wasn't very good. Come on, I'll take you to see the director." Xiao Fan grabbed Qianqian's arm and left Liu Jing aside.

"These two are harmonious, on the surface, but they're still harmonious." Liu Jing didn't care. If you don't want to talk to me, then don't talk to me. I'm going to find the screenwriter.

Fifteen minutes later, Fan Xiaopang sent a text message: "You owe me a movie. I'm the female lead, and you're the male lead."

What is the relationship between Liu Jing and Qianqian? They can keep it a secret from outsiders and ordinary friends, but they can't hide it from a few women.

Fifteen minutes later, Sisi called to say that her audition was over.

"You were eliminated?" Liu Jing asked, puzzled.

Sisi's complexion wasn't very good, but it wasn't bad either; it was rather complicated and strange.

Sisi shook her head. "No."

"You were chosen?" Liu Jing was even more puzzled. He felt a little regretful that he hadn't been selected.

"I guess so," Sisi said sullenly.

"Then what are you doing?"

"I prepared for several days, but it was all for nothing. None of those test questions you mentioned were asked. The director asked me for my thoughts on the character and then told me to prepare well. He also asked if I had any opinions on the script and to raise them promptly if I did." Sisi was very frustrated, feeling that all her thorough preparation had been for nothing.

“Isn’t that good?”

"What's so good about it? I even asked the director if my acting skills would be lacking. Guess what the director said?" Sisi asked.

"Acting skills have never been the problem. The biggest problem is the fit between the actor and the role. A good director will bring out the best in the actor, the side most suitable for the role. The role is the actor, and the actor is the role; the two are perfectly integrated," Liu Jing responded.

"The director said it's not as big as you. He said acting skills are what he considers. All I have to do is give it my best," Sisi said dejectedly.

"It means the same thing."

"Also, Fan Xiaopang just called the director and said she's busy preparing for a film and doesn't have time. What does she mean? Is she making way for me? Do I need her to make way for me?"

(End of this chapter)