Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 297 The Silly Celestial is Full of Joy
There's only one truth: Lao Cai sold him and Little Lion.

At that moment, Liu Jing was channeling Conan and deduced the truth.

Two people together late at night, especially a young couple, can't possibly be studying.

Old Cai wasn't stupid; he quickly figured everything out and then revealed it to Qianqian.

Liu Jing's guess was correct, and it turned out to be true.

Yesterday afternoon, Lao Cai contacted Qianqian, but they didn't talk about playing the role of Nuwa's descendant. They just chatted about everyday things to pave the way for her to speak up later.

To build rapport, Lao Cai told Qianqian, "Shishi ran away from home and told her mom she was staying at my place, but she's actually staying with Liu Jing. Don't you think those two are interesting? We're not strangers anymore. You're Shishi's sister-in-law, and we at Tangren are like Liu Jing's family. You're filming in Hengdian, so come visit Tangren often. We're all family. Shishi is quite like you. Your future sister-in-law is rather introverted, so you should mentor her..."

Old Cai talked on and on, mainly to lay the groundwork. She had her own plans, and inviting Xixi to play Zixuan was just one of them.

Sisi was furious. "According to you, my family is really too big."

She said she would visit tomorrow and then hung up the phone.

She contacted Yandu directly and learned that Liu Jing had not brought Liu Shishi back to Baiyujing, which greatly dissipated her anger.

It was only a matter of time before the two of them got together; she was already mentally prepared.

The fact that Bai Yujing wasn't brought back shows that there are still principles involved, so it can be forgiven.

Wanwan resembles Qing, and this isn't something that happened overnight. She even felt a little sorry for Liu Shishi. She's lived her whole life in my shadow, and she's only getting further and further away from it, showing no sign of turning back. Maybe one day when I'm making a movie, I'll just use you as my body double, the nude double kind.

"Old Cai, I was wrong. You're not suited to play Abbess Miejue; she's not as quick-witted as you." Liu Jing put his hand to his forehead. He had just praised him as a good wingman the day before yesterday, and today he's made him crash and burn.

That night, Lao Cai also wanted to try to get Liu Shishi to play Zhou Zhiruo, because she felt that Liu Shishi was very suitable for the role.

Liu Jing belittled her, saying, "Why don't I try to get you the role of Abbess Miejue? You're perfect for it."

Old Cai was furious; this was clearly an insult directed at me.

Old Cai had a vague feeling that something was wrong. "Qianqian, Old Li just said he wanted to invite Liu Jing to play Jing Tian. You two siblings..."

“Siblings,” Sisi interrupted, her expression leaving no room for doubt.

This is her obsession, an obsession she's had since childhood, it's ingrained in her very being.

She may not care whether they are boyfriend and girlfriend or husband and wife, but they must be siblings.

The concept of siblings is above all other relationships.

"Uh, siblings, look at my mouth." Old Cai chuckled awkwardly, wondering why I was taking it so seriously.

Strangely enough, she had known the siblings for a long time, but she always had the illusion that Liu Jingcai was the older brother.

"Sister Cai, I'm sorry, I've been taking on too many period dramas lately. One after another, I've been playing fox spirits and descendants of Nuwa. It's driving me crazy; I feel like I'm turning into a snake spirit. I want to take a break and stop taking on these kinds of roles." Qianqian stood behind Liu Jing, holding onto the back of her chair, showing no intention of sitting down.

Liu Jing understood; this was a signal to hurry him away.

“I’ll play the male lead, and Xixi will play the female lead. My salary is 30 million, and hers is 10 million. Even with a discount, we’ll still get 20 million together. The budget for this movie is only 30 to 50 million. If we give half to the two of us, where will we get the funds to produce the movie?” Liu Jing shook his head, indirectly refusing.

Li Guoli frowned. Liu Jing's quote was a bit high; this was the price for making a movie.

TV dramas are usually paid per episode. The two actors' salaries are in the top tier. Liu Yifei earns around 200,000 yuan per episode, while Liu Jing earns around 300,000 to 400,000 yuan.

Even so, they couldn't afford the pay.

Li Guoli felt that it was completely unnecessary for Liu Yifei to reprise her role as a descendant of Nuwa. Zi Xuan wasn't the female lead, so casting Liu Yifei was a waste.

But he's the director; casting and filming are his responsibility, while spending money is Lao Cai's.

However, Li Guoli didn't say anything. He sensed that the atmosphere was a bit off, and it was best not to speak at this time.

Old Cai, on the contrary, relaxed her brow. Her goal wasn't to have Liu Yifei play the descendant of Nuwa; she had an excellent replacement. Liu Shishi was there for her own purposes—she was the one she had chosen for the role of Zi Xuan.

Little Fairy and Fairy, aren't they definitely descendants of Nuwa? They can even create a crossover with "Chinese Paladin 1".

"Sissi is right. Filming period dramas too often will narrow your acting range. I'd like to ask you for a small favor. We'll announce to the public that the original cast and crew will be making 'Chinese Paladin 3.' The production team will extend an invitation to you to generate buzz for the show. Once filming starts, we'll find a reason to replace you at the last minute..."

boom……

Li Guoli slammed his hand on the table, his face grim. "Karen, when did we start using these gimmicks to promote our shows? I'm not Zhang Jizhong. When it comes to casting, just choose the right actors. Don't create this kind of hype. Too much hype can backfire. Zhang Jizhong is a prime example. Why are we using newcomers for 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre' this time? Why not let him take the lead? He's almost ruined himself."

"I..." Old Cai opened her mouth, but Old Li rarely showed her such disrespect, so she was a little stunned for a moment.

"Stop with the 'you' and 'me' talk, let's finish writing the script first." Liu Jing stood up with a smile, thankfully Tangren had someone reasonable.

"Liu Jing, we need Chunqiu's help with the script. Please send over two professional screenwriters," Li Guoli said seriously.

“Okay, no problem. With the success of ‘The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3,’ this series can be done for a long time. I don’t want to mess it up.” Liu Jing rolled up the documents on the table and tucked them under his arm. “Old Li, I’m taking these documents. You guys continue the meeting. My sister and I will be leaving now.”

The words "siblings" were on the tip of her tongue, but Qianqian swallowed them back down; her conditioned reflex was terrifying.

"It's so late, let me treat you to dinner." Old Cai also got up.

"No, I have plans tonight. My other sister-in-law is treating." Sisi declined.

"And your sister-in-law? Don't you only have one brother?" Old Cai was a little confused and didn't quite understand.

Old Cai and Old Li saw the two downstairs and watched them leave.

"Old Li, did I say something wrong just now?" Cai Yinong and Li Guoli have known each other for ten years and have been business partners for many years, so they naturally have an unusual understanding.

“You’re not just wrong, you’re terribly wrong. If you keep talking, Liu Jing, with his ruthless temper, will really turn on you. Don’t think that just because Chunqiu is a shareholder of Sugar Man, he’ll be polite to you.” Li Guoli said bluntly.

"Without our 'Chinese Paladin 1,' Liu Yifei wouldn't be where she is today. Back then, you wanted to use He Meitian, but someone recommended Sun Feifei. It was I who insisted on using her." Old Cai said, unconvinced.

"This proves you're right, so everyone listened to you when it came to casting. But don't forget, without Liu Yifei playing Zhao Ling'er, 'Chinese Paladin 1' might not have been so successful. You haven't forgotten how much criticism it received when it first came out, have you? It's only in the last two years, as Liu Yifei's fame has gradually increased, that the show's reputation has slowly improved, and only then have we been able to focus on making 'Chinese Paladin 3.' Karen, you must remember, the relationship between 'Chinese Paladin 1' and Liu Yifei is one of mutual success, not one of them making the other. Not just Liu Yifei, but in the future, no matter what show we're making, we must all have this mindset." Li Guoli spoke earnestly. He rarely expressed his opinions, but having noticed that Lao Cai's thinking was problematic, he had no choice but to speak up.

"I asked her to help generate some buzz, wasn't that right?" Old Cai said dejectedly.

For her, Lao Li was more than just a business partner; he was also a friend, mentor, senior colleague, and partner…

“If Liu Yifei were just Liu Yifei, it wouldn’t matter what you said. But Liu Yifei is not Liu Yifei, and there are many people behind her. Tangren can’t afford to offend her, so stay away from her in the future and don’t try anything with her. It’s a favor if she helps, and it’s her right not to help. You can’t ask her to do anything.”

He sighed silently. Without his messy, chaotic actions, perhaps the other person would have actually helped. He had watched Liu Yifei grow up; she wasn't petty, but rather possessed an extraordinary magnanimity. Yet, even now, she wouldn't help if she wanted to.

Besides, the relationship between these two siblings seems problematic; it doesn't look entirely innocent. And then there's Liu Shishi in the middle—oh my god, this is giving me a headache. I'd better not say anything.

"With that scoundrel Liu Jing around, I wouldn't dare to have any designs on her," Old Cai said with a self-deprecating laugh.

"You're using Liu Yifei's fame to promote Shishi, and no matter how much you try to piggyback on her fame, Liu Yifei hasn't said anything. Now you want to step on her to elevate Shishi, but you also want her to sacrifice her own interests and tarnish her own reputation. Why should she? Because you're Cai Yinong? Or because you're the owner of Tangren?" Li Guoli snorted and asked in succession.

“Chunqiu is also a shareholder of Sugar Man. Even without the involvement of ‘Chinese Paladin 1,’ she should at least help out. This is her own business…”

“Karen, don’t take sugar figurines too seriously. They have more than just sugar figurines as a business. In your mind, sugar figurines are everything. In her mind, sugar figurines are no different from the roadside stalls at the door.” Li Guoli sneered.

"But..." Old Cai opened his mouth, still feeling unwilling, but not knowing what to say.

“Chunqiu’s investment in Tangren wasn’t just for investment; it was to build a moat. Now I understand that Liu Jing has much bigger ambitions. Regardless of their motives, they saved Tangren—that’s an indisputable fact. Without that investment, you know better than I what Tangren would be in now. We’ve been tightening our belts this past year, barely scraping by, and whether we could have kept Tangren afloat is another matter entirely. We need to treat Chunqiu with gratitude to maintain a friendly cooperation. If you continue like this, our benefactors will become enemies, and we’ll both pack our bags and leave.” Li Guoli sighed, his mind reeling from Chunqiu’s recent actions.

He was one of the judges for the Spring Blossom Project. Because of his involvement, he understands its profound impact even more.

Through his participation, he gained a deeper understanding of the Spring and Autumn Period.

As Spring Airlines acquired Jiahe, as Jiahe restructured, and as Spring Airlines rolled out its various industrial layouts, he glimpsed a corner of the blueprint.

This isn't about running a film and television company; it's about building an entertainment empire.

Zhang Min is about to go abroad, and Spring Airlines has made several personnel appointments, with Gao Yuanyuan and Yan Danchen moving to management positions.

Its subsidiaries have been de-emphasized and are now operating independently, through acquisitions, mergers, or collaborations, and each has achieved significant scale.

For example, the clothing company, after restructuring, was named Yue Ren Clothing, and its business scope included clothing design, costume customization and rental, clothing imitation and repair, clothing aging and dyeing, etc.

For example, Luyi Workshop, a prop company, has a business scope that includes prop customization and rental, special effects prop production, scene construction, and so on.

For example, the makeup company Hanfei Huanzhuang's business scope includes daily makeup, special effects makeup, ancient costume makeup, visual makeup, makeup design, skills training, talent placement, as well as equipment rental and sales. Its clients are film crews, advertising companies, and artists.

The newly established special effects company was named Qitian Yaoshu, and the animation company under construction was named Yanziwu. These two company names were chosen by Liu Jingqi, and the names of the other companies had nothing to do with him.

Everyone has figured out what kind of names Young Master Jing likes, so there's no need for him to name them himself.

Keeping money in the account is a waste and a disrespect for currency; this is Sister Li's philosophy.

With dividends from several companies, Qin Shi had some spare cash in his account. He was cautious about investing at this time, so Sister Li was worried about where to spend her money.

Sister Li prepared hundreds of millions of yuan for these companies, but didn't even spend a hundred million.

She plans to wait another year or two to continue acquiring these upstream and downstream companies. At that time, she will spend less money, and many companies will even be begging her to acquire them.

At the beginning of the year, Lee Jong-un, the founder of Samsung, realized that something was wrong. There were undercurrents in the US financial system, and he felt that a volcano was about to erupt.

A single move can have far-reaching consequences; if the United States has problems, the whole world will be in trouble.

It wasn't just him; many people in high positions had already sensed that something was wrong.

Even without the system, based on the information Liu Jing currently possesses, he senses an impending crisis.

When will the volcano erupt? How wide will the affected area be? How severe will the damage be? How long will the eruption last? How intense will the impact be?
And so on, nobody knows. All we know is that it's coming, but when? Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year, maybe it's just another case of crying wolf.

Thanks to Old Li's reminder, Liu Jing made predictions about the future of finance in his six-month appraisal.

He told Sister Li with certainty that the wolf was indeed coming, and that it would arrive within the next year or two.

This factor also contributed to Sister Li's ability to raise so much money. The financial crisis is both a danger and an opportunity.

"Sigh..." Old Cai's sigh was hidden in the wind. Reality is always crueler than dreams, but he had no choice but to face reality.

"Hey..." Li Guoli sighed. He seriously suspected that Liu Jing invested in Sugar Man because he was interested in the company name.

Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei, Qin, and even Lu and Yue—isn't this just a record of the Spring and Autumn Period?

Today, there are Qitian Yaoshu, Yanziwu, Hanfei Huanzhuang, Luyi Workshop, Yueren Clothing, and the renowned Qin Shi Capital.

There are still many parts of the map from the Spring and Autumn Period that haven't been pieced together.

And what about the Tang people? In Liu Jing's eyes, was it the Tang of the Spring and Autumn Period, a vassal state? Or the Tang of the prosperous Tang Dynasty?

During the Spring and Autumn Period, King Cheng of Zhou destroyed the ancient state of Tang and enfeoffed this land to his younger brother, Shu Yu. During the reign of King Helü of Wu, the state of Tang was destroyed by the state of Chu, and its descendants later established the state of Jin, which was eventually divided among the three families of Han, Zhao, and Wei.

The Tang Dynasty's strength is not in the first tier, or even the second tier; it is at the bottom.

Liu Jing, unaware of their sentiments, rode his electric scooter home, carrying his older sister.

"I'm not a stingy person. Helping them carry the sedan chair is nothing. I won't lose anything. You have no idea how angry I was yesterday. Old Cai kept calling her 'sister-in-law' and 'aunt.' If I could hit someone over the phone, I would have punched her until her face was covered in bruises." Qianqian hugged Liu Jing's waist and swaggered through the streets, not forgetting to explain.

She had clearly felt Liu Jing's anger just now.

All the resentment in my heart vanished instantly, as if nothing mattered anymore.

"My Sisi is really something, she can hit people through the phone line. Teach me sometime. I'll call Project Galileo first and blow up their research base." Liu Jing chuckled.

"Then you should call Liu Shishi first, and let's see how you beat her up," Qianqian mocked.

Liu Jing couldn't laugh; this woman was becoming increasingly violent.

He had just beaten up the little lion last night, but he couldn't describe the scene to Sisi.

He floored the accelerator, thinking he should hurry back.

"Wooden head, are you really going to play Jing Tian?" Qianqian pouted. Before, whenever Yang Mi was mentioned, that dead guy would stay silent, but now there's also Liu Shishi.

She gave a silent, cold laugh, placed the bag against her chest, and faced Liu Jing with the bumpy side facing her.

Hengdian isn't deserted; it's packed with people. There aren't many celebrity fans, because you can see celebrities all the time.

Someone witnessed this scene, smiled with relief, and took a photo as evidence.

The brother and sister should still be mindful of their boundaries, and Liu Yifei does a good job of it.

"I don't know how this role is," Liu Jing said, unsure.

"It's alright. In the game, he's an ordinary person who loves money and is afraid of death, forced into heroism by circumstances, but always retains his commoner nature. He's a mix of cowardice and courage, selfishness and deep affection. Compared to Li Xiaoyao, he's more like a human being," Xixi explained.

"You know a lot. Have you played 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3'?" Liu Jing asked curiously.

“I’ve played all the games in the ‘Chinese Paladin’ series, and I heard that ‘Chinese Paladin 4’ is coming out soon. After all, I played Zhao Ling’er, so it wouldn’t make sense for me to know nothing about it.” Qianqian chuckled.

"Teach me how to play sometime," Liu Jing said casually.

"Okay." Sisi beamed, her eyes sparkling with joy. It was all Liu Jing who taught her, and this was a rare opportunity to play the role of an older sister.

Sisi's gaming skills are average; she only plays games for fun.

When it comes to being a pro at gaming, Yang Mi is the best; she's practically a semi-professional.

"Wood, why don't you play Jing Tian? I feel like 'Chinese Paladin 3' is going to be a hit," Xixi suggested. If it becomes a hit, it can generate a lot of buzz in the entertainment industry.

After one upgrade, Sisi became completely addicted to that feeling.

All ailments disappeared, my body felt incredibly strong, as if I had been reborn.

If this happens two or three times, it'll fly away!

"Let me think about it some more," Liu Jing said hesitantly.

"You're so indecisive. We asked you to play Duan Yu, but you didn't, and the show became a hit. We asked you to play Li Xiaoyao, but you didn't, and the character became a sensation. We asked you to play Yang Guo, but you kept declining, and now it's one of your classic roles. Stop being hypocritical. If you're going to act, then act; if you're not going to act, then just do it." Xixi grumbled.

Liu Jing muttered to himself, "It's not that I don't want to play these two roles, it's just that you won't let me play them because they're romantic partners with Wang Yuyan and Zhao Ling'er."

He couldn't say for sure that Sisi was right, and the final interpretation rested with her.

“I suspect you’re insulting me,” Liu Jing replied.

"Get rid of the doubts," Sisi said dismissively.

squeak……

Liu Jing slammed on the brakes, then screamed and quickly got out of the car.

Sisi had anticipated everything; she held the bag horizontally across her chest. The bag had a unique design, with one side uneven, covered in spikes and bumps—this side, of course, wasn't facing her.

"Hahahahaha..." Sisi laughed so hard she almost fell over, tears streaming down her face.

Liu Jing grimaced, his back aching terribly. "Liu Yifei, you want to get beaten up, don't you?"

"Go ahead and beat me up if you dare." Sisi, with her long legs supporting her on the car, wiped away her tears; it was hilarious.

Liu Jing grunted twice. This silly young man was having a lot of fun, but he really didn't have the ability to make a move.

You didn't get a bargain and ended up losing a lot of money; you're just unlucky.

He was about to continue riding when Sisi pushed him away, saying, "Get out of the way, I'll ride."

"Are you sure you can handle it?" Liu Jing wondered, given the large number of people on the street; safety was a concern.

"Do you know where your sister-in-law is?" Sisi, sitting in the front, pulled the helmet off Liu Jing's head.

The sister-in-law that Xixi was referring to wasn't Shu Chang, but Fan Xiaopang, whom she was treating to dinner that night.

She was filming "Rouge Snow" at Hengdian World Studios, and when her co-stars came to visit, she naturally had to show them some appreciation.

Sisi can talk about her younger siblings, but Liu Jing can't agree; if he does, he's wrong.

He patted the back seat, worried that it wouldn't be able to support his weight.

He doesn't look fat, but he's actually quite heavy; he's all lean muscle and has a better physique than most athletes.

Just as he was about to raise his questions, Xixi thought he had gotten into the car and started driving off.

Liu Jing looked on with a sigh, "How can I feel at ease taking the bus in your condition?"

Two minutes later, Sisi turned back, not at all embarrassed, "What's wrong with you? Why aren't you getting in the car?"

"I need to be able to get on," Liu Jing snorted, and after Qianqian confirmed it several times, he finally got on the car.

"I'm leaving now," Sisi reminded him.

"Giddy up..." Liu Jing patted her back, urging her to set off.

Sisi grinned mischievously. "You dare treat me like a horse? I'll make you suffer!"

So the electric scooter suddenly accelerated, suddenly braked, suddenly turned, and suddenly made a U-turn.

Sisi is a very good driver; she uses all her skills on the tram.

Liu Jing held her waist tightly the whole way, sometimes leaning forward, sometimes backward, and a few times his forehead hit his helmet. He only regretted that he didn't have his bag in his hand.

Sisi had a lot of fun, as if she had found enjoyment in it.

Liu Jing rolled his eyes, wanting to stick a note on the back of her head that read "Silly Fairy, So Much Fun".

What should have been a ten-minute ride took Sisi half an hour by bicycle, which was only slightly faster than walking.

Liu Jing was almost throwing up, but she was actually quite disappointed that the restaurant Fan Xiaopang had chosen was so close by.

Tang Yan and Zhou Yang were also in the "Rouge Snow" production team, but they did not come along.

The three of them had Western food for dinner that evening, and then went back to their respective hotels without doing anything together.

Sisi could accept singing with Shu, but she couldn't accept Fan Xiaopang. Liu Jing understood this, so he didn't try anything funny.

Back at the hotel, Liu Jing had a headache. Juanjuan had slept all afternoon and was very active now.

She insisted on sleeping with her older sister, Qianqian, at night, leaving her cousin aside.

Liu Jing was naturally unwilling, so he grabbed her by the neck and tried to throw her into Shu Chang's room.

Juanjuan held Qianqian tightly, blinked her innocent eyes, and said something that made people burst out laughing, "Brother, I'll sleep with your sister, and let my sister sleep with you."

Liu Jing really wanted to tell her, "If you don't come along, both of your older sisters will have to sleep with me."

Sisi wasn't angry at all; instead, she burst into laughter, finding it rare to see her younger brother get the short end of the stick.

She suddenly became very generous and offered advice, "There's a lady next door, let her sleep with you."

With Xixi's indulgence, Juanjuan embraced her two older sisters that night, lying between them and taking Liu Jing's place.

Liu Jing didn't stay home alone; he sneaked out in the middle of the night, ordered to pick up girls next door.

Fan Xiaopang's room number was already sent to him yesterday, so there's no need to ask for directions.

The doorbell rang and the door opened quickly.

Both the person inside and the guest outside looked at each other, more surprised than the other. "It's you?"

(End of this chapter)