Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 305 Aunt
Sob and Er were just burly, not uncouth or stupid.

He realized something was wrong; it wasn't that his daughter was wrong, she was right in everything.

It's this young master Jing's fault. If he really wanted to invite me to dinner, he should have asked me that morning when we first met.

Three days is for inviting, two days is for calling, and the day is for dragging.

Jing Shao's decision was made on a whim, so there must be something wrong with it.

He often treats people to meals and is often treated in return; he's very familiar with these kinds of routines.

"Is something wrong?" Sob and Er asked suspiciously.

"That's right! There really is something." Liu Jing readily admitted that he didn't have any ulterior motives; he came out of a sense of responsibility to his "benefactor."

"Nazha, go get a case of beer and tell them to put it on my tab," Liu Jing instructed.

Drinks are usually free in restaurants, but alcoholic beverages are not and must be paid for separately.

This is also a policy that discourages drinking alcohol during work hours.

"Okay." Naza was delighted and ran off before her father could object.

How can we discuss business without drinking? She happily made the decision for her father.

"Brother Suobu, Nazha isn't here. I want to ask you, what are your plans? I can tell you the truth, Nazha will take the role of Xiao Zhao." Liu Jing spoke frankly.

"Can we eliminate her?" Sob and Er asked directly.

"That violates the principles of fairness and justice. The last person who tried to do that was fired." Liu Jing was also surprised. So many people were trying to pull strings to get the role. This guy, on the other hand, wanted his daughter to be rejected.

"I don't ask much of Nana, just that she study hard and make progress every day..."

Liu Jing muttered to himself, "This is already a very high requirement."

He didn't interrupt, but listened attentively to a father's plans for his daughter and his hopes for the future.

I don't seek fame or fortune, I only wish for peace, tranquility, and good health.

"You've only seen a glimpse of the cruelty of the entertainment industry. There's a hundred times more cruelty and darkness to come than what you've seen today," Liu Jing warned.

Sob and Er fell silent; the delicious food tasted like cardboard in their mouths.

Torn between his daughter's dreams and the harsh realities of life, the father struggled to find a balance.

"Uncle, my dad has a sensitive stomach, so I asked for three cans of room temperature beer and three cans of cold beer." Naza ran back with the beer, looking delighted.

"My uncle also has a sensitive stomach," Liu Jing joked.

"Then, I'll get you a room temperature one." Nazha turned and left.

"Just kidding, give me the cold one." Liu Jing quickly called out, easily amused.

"Hehe..." Naza chuckled, skillfully pulling open the tab, first placing a room-temperature can in front of her father, then a cold can of beer in front of her uncle.

"Dad, let me get you some more food." Naza said without waiting for a reply, taking her father's plate and humming a little tune as she walked away.

Why is my daughter so enthusiastic and happy? As a father, I understand perfectly.

A few years ago, Nazha developed a passion for dance and wanted to learn how to dance.

Sob and Er were very happy and supportive. Dance is rare in the interior, but not so much in their region.

This year, his daughter suddenly told him that she wanted to be a star, a big star, a big star like Liu Yifei.

This time, Sob and Er didn't agree as readily, but they didn't refuse either.

Children are naturally inclined to change their interests after a while when they encounter newer and more interesting things.

But this time they were wrong, and the daughter was adamant.

He sighed inwardly, "My daughter, you have Liu Yifei's beauty, but not Liu Yifei's fate."

“If she really wins the championship, let her act in the movie. I hope that on set, out of our friendship, you'll take good care of her. I know the entertainment industry is chaotic. Nazha is a person with principles; she can stick to her principles. Maybe after filming this movie, she'll realize that this path isn't for her, and she'll give up the idea.” Sobuheer downed his drink in one gulp, rambling on and on, trying to comfort himself.

Liu Jing didn't say anything; that's what all newcomers to the entertainment industry think.

You can do whatever you want, but I definitely won't.

Behind the glitz and glamour lies filth; how many truly remain true to their principles?

Watching those who debuted at the same time rise to fame, make big money, and achieve great success.

Meanwhile, I'm still wasting my time and achieving nothing.

Few can tolerate such a drop in status; most quickly lose their way.

"If you're comfortable with that, leave her to me. In a few years, I'll make her a big star, both inside and out." Liu Jing's eyes were full of sincerity as he pulled the tab and raised the can in a gesture of respect.

Sob and Er wanted to say, "Of course I'm worried."

Having a beautiful daughter makes everyone look like a blond-haired idiot, and Jing Shao is no exception.

"Cultivating both inner and outer strength?" Sobher asked in confusion, then tapped the jar and drank it all in one gulp.

Liu Jing muttered to himself, "They're really drinking beer like water. I didn't say I'd drink it all."

The guest finished his drink, so he had no choice but to drink his too.

"Brother Suobu, you know Liu Yifei, right? What do you think of her acting skills?" Liu Jing asked.

“Not very good,” Sob and Er shook their heads.

Liu Jing nearly choked on his own blood. He wanted to use Qianqian as an example to say that she was someone he had mentored. The other person's words had killed the conversation, and he didn't know how to continue.

Liu Jing found some comfort in Sobuheer's next words, "Liu Yifei doesn't need acting skills, the audience doesn't care how well she acts."

"Sigh!" Liu Jing sighed. "What's so great about a face? Her acting has improved so much. Are you all blind?"

“What do you want to say?” Sobher asked.

"Let's drink." Liu Jing opened the last can of beer, didn't touch it, and drank it all in one gulp.

How frustrating! Why do you only see Liu Yifei's beauty? Why don't you see her acting skills? She's my prized student whom I personally trained.

"I'll go back and discuss what you've said with my wife." Sob and Er didn't give a definitive answer; he needed to think it over carefully and take some precautions.

"Dad, these are all your favorites." Naza came back excitedly, looking at the overturned cans. "The wine is gone? I'll go get a few more."

"No!" the two men said in unison. They had discussed most of the business, so there was no need for drinking.

Naza looked at this and that, wondering how the talks were going. She had no appetite and was only concerned about this issue.

Liu Jing ate quickly, and Sobu and Er didn't eat slowly either. They cleared the plates here and made room for each other there, and that's how the first meal ended.

Sobu and Er went to the toilet, and Liu Jing waited with Nazha. Jing Tian arrived with a group of people.

It was indeed a group of people, including roommate Hao Hao and classmate Kan Qingzi, as well as many students from Beijing Film Academy.

These people were all spectators, numbering more than a dozen.

"Everyone, please eat whatever you like. It's on me today," Jing Tian said as soon as she entered the room.

Liu Jing was stunned. Wasn't this a buffet? Everyone was allowed to enter with their meal tickets.

What surprised Liu Jing even more was that these people cheered, as if someone had really treated them to a meal.

"This woman is really impressive..." Nazha was captivated again.

"Hmm," Liu Jing replied perfunctorily.

"Uncle, do you two know each other? She seems to be looking at you," Nazha asked curiously.

"She is my fiancée," Liu Jing admitted.

He doesn't consider himself a scumbag, and even if he builds a harem, he's completely open to it, waiting for those who are willing to take the bait.

Besides, the news that Jing Tian is his fiancée is widely circulated in the entertainment industry; a little inquiry within the circle would confirm it.

Sisi was furious, feeling that someone was deliberately spreading rumors, but she couldn't find any evidence.

"Um, your fiancée is a bit big." Nazha was surprised, not because she was surprised that her uncle had a fiancée, but because she was surprised by his frankness.

"It's indeed quite large," Liu Jing muttered.

Jing Tian's scale is growing quite fast, only a little slower than Yang Mi's. She has now surpassed Gao Yuanyuan and Qianqian, and is on par with Shu Chang and Fan Xiaopang.

I'm wearing a white T-shirt today, which makes me look quite stylish.

He was somewhat lost in thought and didn't pay attention to what Nazha was saying or what Jing Tian was doing. How did a freshman know so many upperclassmen?
"I was referring to age." Nazha glanced down at her chest.

“I was just talking about age.” Liu Jing stood up, leaving Nazha behind. He always felt that Jing Tian was a bit strange.

I'm quite young!

Naza really wanted to say something, but she didn't dare to say it in public.

She is still quite young and has a certain amount of reserve.

She felt that her uncle was the perfect boyfriend. As for seniority, it didn't matter. What mattered was having him.

Before she could even speak, Liu Jing already understood the boldness of this 90s girl.

He's only two years older, but a generation apart, and he's starting to fall behind.

"Silly girl, what are you doing?" Liu Jing pulled Jing Tian aside and asked in a low voice.

"I'm doing something that neither Sister Qian nor Sister Mi could do. I'm going to break a record they didn't achieve." Jing Tian's voice was even lower, like she was doing something wrong.

"Hitting the teacher?" Liu Jing guessed.

Jing Tian almost strained her back, and punched Jing Ge twice with her little fist, saying, "What are you saying? This is your dream, isn't it?"

"Skipping classes for four consecutive years?" Liu Jing guessed again, these were two achievements that neither Qianqian nor Yang Mi had made.

"You've defeated me, so you'd better stop guessing." Jing Tian sighed, not thinking of me in a positive light.

"It can't be that he's going to become a top-tier celebrity before graduation, can it?" Liu Jing was still not giving up and was really curious about what amazing thing Jing Hanhan was going to do.

Jing Tian choked. I didn't even dare to think about it, and I'd never even considered it. Surpassing Yang Mi before graduation was possible, but surpassing Qianqian was completely impossible.

"I want to be the student council president," Jing Tian said, her face pleading for praise.

Now it was Liu Jing's turn to be speechless. What a magnificent feat! Not to mention Qianqian and Yang Mi, even he hadn't achieved this.

Liu Jing patted Jing Tian on the shoulder. What else could he say but, "Keep it up!"

"Four years of university is such a long time, I have to find something to do." Jing Tian muttered to herself as she watched her brother Jing leave.

Before Jing Ge even left the house, she saw the girl named Nazha chase after her, and then she returned looking disappointed.

Naza was naturally disappointed. She wanted to go with her uncle, but he coldly refused, saying, "You should wait for your father."

It felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over him. This wasn't the boy next door; this was Jing Shao from the Spring and Autumn Period.

She was feeling down, but then someone asked curiously, "Are you Gulnazar?"

"Auntie, hello, I'm Gulnazar." Gulnazar looked up, and indeed, he was very big.

Jing Tian was completely bewildered. What the heck was this "aunt"?

“My uncle told me that you are his fiancée,” Nazha explained.

Jing Tian understood; it turned out that her uncle was Brother Jing.

She thought to herself, "Liu Jing, you're using me as a shield again. When you need me, you call me your fiancée. When you don't, I become your sister."

"How did Liu Jing become your uncle?" Jing Tian asked curiously.

Naza chattered away without any restraint, telling everyone everything.

“Why don’t you come work for me? I’ll be your mentor.” Jing Tian smiled slightly, looking particularly dignified, a completely different demeanor from when she was with Brother Jing. “This…” Nazha hesitated.

"Nana, where's Liu Jing?" Sobu and Er came out and were somewhat surprised to see their daughter chatting so enthusiastically with someone.

"I won't disturb you any longer, I need to eat. Here's my phone number, feel free to contact me if you've made up your mind." Jing Tian smiled and waved goodbye under the burly man's wary gaze, displaying her composure.

"Goodbye, Auntie." Nazha smiled sweetly.

Jing Tian stumbled, took a deep breath, and without turning her head, afraid of losing her composure, said, "Next time we meet, call me sister."

"Who is she?" Sob and Er became even more wary. This girl had a powerful aura; could she be a con artist?

"She is... Oh no, she didn't say her name." Nazha was stunned and wanted to chase after her to ask, but her father grabbed her. "Are you stupid? She gave you a business card."

"Oh, her name is Jing Tian," Nazha said, suddenly realizing.

The gold-embossed business card was clean and simple, with only the name and phone number, no address, job title, or other miscellaneous information.

"Gone?" Sob and Er snatched the business card; it really was gone.

“She is my uncle’s fiancée, that’s what my uncle said,” Nazha added.

"Liu Jing has a fiancée?" Sobuheer was surprised, but felt much relieved. "This girl has an extraordinary bearing and comes from an impressive family. She is a good match for him."

"How do you know she comes from a distinguished family?" Nazha asked, puzzled.

“Her jewelry is worth more than our entire family fortune. Besides, such poise is something most families can’t cultivate,” Sobher explained, then asked with some doubt, “What does she want you to think about?”

"Dad, Auntie, uh, she said I should follow her." Nazha was a little reluctant.

Your fiancée is still unmarried; following your brother-in-law offers a better future than following you.

Besides, although you are beautiful, you are not as handsome as your uncle.

"Really?" Sob and Er murmured, lost in thought. Surely the female boss wouldn't have some kind of unspoken rules?
He decided to thoroughly investigate Jing Tian; he felt more at ease working with the female boss.

Liu Jing had no idea that someone was so audacious as to try to snatch someone from him.

He didn't watch the three rounds of auditions in the afternoon; instead, he went to the next room.

The first Autumn Harvest Project is being held there, with dozens of screenwriters from all over the country competing with their works.

That evening, Liu Jing went home with Jing Tian. Jing Tian didn't mention Nazha at all, only saying that the company was going to change its name.

Jingxing Film and Television didn't sound good, so she wanted to change it to Qinhuang Culture, then recruit talent and enter the urban drama market.

Liu Jing can do whatever she wants; it doesn't matter if you call it Qin Shihuang Culture, since the company is just a hobby anyway.

Jing Tian drew up his own blueprint, while Liu Jing went about his own business, and gradually the other's blueprint fell apart.

Early the next morning, Liu Jing went to the Chunqiu Building alone.

Today is Yin Li's group's competition, and Jing Tian did not come along.

Yesterday afternoon's competition was mainly a test of acting skills, and Jing Tian certainly got a taste of it.

She was feeling triumphant after being admitted to the Beijing Film Academy, but her confidence was severely shaken by the acting skills of several other contestants.

She's not going today, and she won't be going again. She wants to focus on her studies.

He Zhuoyan did not withdraw from the competition, but he will always lose two points, which basically means he is destined to finish last.

She performed even more energetically, not for the championship, but to showcase herself; it was a perfect opportunity to gain fame.

Lan Yan's acting was very good, Re Yizha's acting was amazing, and Nazha's performance was consistently good, but her performance was at the bottom.

Because of her advantage in the talent segment, Nazha ultimately won the championship in Xiao Zhao's group by only 0.2 points compared to Reyizha.

During the final review, Yu Min expressed her regret, saying, "Reyizha, your temperament combines heroic spirit with exotic charm, and also carries a touch of cold elegance. However, you lack some girlishness; your appearance leans towards maturity. I'm very sorry you were eliminated from the audition for Xiao Zhao's group because there were more suitable candidates. Although you were eliminated, it doesn't mean you weren't good enough. Thank you for the invitation from Director Gao. I am now the chief director of 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.' I would like to invite you, as the director, to play the role of Dai Qisi, the Purple-Robed Dragon King."

Reyza looked excited; it would be a lie to say he wasn't heartbroken. He never expected things to take such a turn for the better, and he even gained something else.

Even greater gains were yet to come. After the competition ended, Bai Bing approached her immediately.

Naza was bewildered: "I'm the champion, why didn't they sign me, but instead signed the runner-up?"

Jing Tian will tell her the answer, because I've reserved you, and Bai Bing can only ignore you.

In Bai Bing's mind, Jing Tian's words carried more weight than Gao Yuanyuan's.

When Liu Jing arrived at the scene, he went to Bai Bing's office first.

He doesn't need to knock on his woman's little home; he can just push the door open and walk in.

Yang Mi and Bai Bing huddled together, very close, whispering to each other.

When Yang Mi heard someone open the door, she was terrified and patted her chest, "Oh my god! Why didn't you knock? You scared me to death!"

"What are you two plotting?" Liu Jing asked suspiciously, sensing that it didn't seem like a good deed.

"We're plotting a rebellion," Yang Mi said, taking a sip of water to calm herself.

She and Bai Bing had indeed done something wrong; the two were plotting how to expose Lan Yan and Tang Jili's affair.

Yang Mi's intention was to tell Ruby Lin directly, anonymously.

Bai Bing disagreed, and Lin Xinru should know that if the message was sent anonymously, she would pretend she didn't receive it.

Bai Bing suggested that they find someone to take photos to get solid evidence, and then inform Ruby Lin while simultaneously having the media expose the matter. As public opinion fermented, it would be impossible for Ruby Lin to pretend that nothing had happened.

Yang Mi has another idea; she also wants to gain Ruby Lin's friendship through this.

This actress hasn't been as popular in recent years, but she was once incredibly famous and still holds a certain status in the entertainment industry.

The two talked back and forth, and the plan gradually took shape. At this moment, Liu Jing pushed open the door and entered.

Yang Mi didn't want her older brother to find out about such a sordid affair, as it would severely damage her illustrious image.

"You're here quite early today." Bai Bing didn't care. There were some things the boss couldn't do, and she would use methods even more unscrupulous than Yang Mi.

"Yang Mi, my Xiaobai is just like Xiaobai, don't lead her astray," Liu Jing warned.

Yang Mi was so angry her nose was crooked. Damn it, your Xiaobai is just a wolf in sheep's clothing. Do I need to lead her astray?

"Don't worry, she won't corrupt you. We're just discussing Yin Susu." Yang Mi was quite displeased.

Yang Mi arrived very early today, but Gao Yuanyuan and Bai Bing arrived even earlier.

Upon seeing Yang Mi, Gao Yuanyuan said, "Mi Mi, do you want to play Yin Susu? I lost a bet yesterday, so I'll give you a chance today. If I sexually harass you tonight, I'll give you the role of Yin Susu."

"I won't act." Yang Mi refused sternly. Who does she take me for? Don't think that just because you're a high-ranking commander, you can boss me around. We're sisters in the same trench; do you think I don't know your worth?

She wasn't envious at all of Gao Yuanyuan becoming a conductor and producer.

Because what Gao Yuanyuan has, I will have in the future, and even more.

"There'll still be wood tonight," Gao Yuanyuan said with a smile.

"Give me the woman in the yellow shirt, and I can sleep with her tonight." Yang Mi quickly changed her mind. Since there was a pervert, who knows who would sleep with whom tonight.

"Sissi played this role before, you don't mind?" Gao Yuanyuan asked in surprise.

"Why should I care? I've already used all of Liu Yifei's men, why would I care about this?" Yang Mi said dismissively.

She was ambitious. It's true that Liu Yifei played the woman in yellow, but Yang Mi's portrayal was definitely better.

"I'll give it to you, Yin Susu. The wooden man gave the woman in yellow to Liu Shishi." Gao Yuanyuan smiled.

"She's playing the woman in yellow? Hehe, she hasn't had enough of being a fairy princess yet." Yang Mi was surprised, then grinned mischievously, "Then I won't compete with her, she's quite suitable. Ideally, she'd appear walking on silk ribbons, with flowers falling from the sky, ethereal music playing, and an otherworldly aura."

This is the Yin Susu she was talking about, but not now, but half an hour ago.

"You're playing Yin Susu? There are so many excellent examples before, don't embarrass yourself." Liu Jing looked her over and suddenly realized that Yang Mi seemed quite suitable for the role of Yin Susu.

"Who do you think you are? I'm definitely a better actress than Guo Feili," Yang Mi said proudly.

"Mimi, you're not allowed to call Mother by her given name." Bai Bing said with a smile.

"This servant was mistaken; I forgot that Guo Feili is Zhang Wuji's mother," Yang Mi quickly bowed.

"Xiaobai, what are you saying?" Liu Jing picked up his assistant, sat down in a chair, and placed the assistant on his lap.

He played with it wantonly in front of Yang Mi, without any regard for propriety.

"You two have fun. There's still half an hour until the show starts, plenty of time." Yang Mi couldn't stand it anymore and winked at Bai Bing, signaling him not to tell him what had just happened.

Bai Bing gave him a reassuring look, her face flushed with embarrassment as she endured her boss's insults.

boom……

Yang Mi closed the door, and Liu Jing relaxed his pace and the pressure of his squeeze.

"What were you plotting just now?"

"Dream of the Red Chamber casting, Yang Mi considers Lan Yan her biggest rival, and wants to..."

The assistant told the boss everything without holding anything back.

Liu Jing didn't take it seriously; it was nothing special, something that the "Four Dan and Two Bing" had already done.

"Is yesterday's recording and editing finished?" This was what Liu Jing was concerned about. The staff had been working overtime overnight, and the auditions for Xiao Zhao's group were to be uploaded to the website today.

"It's already edited and will be uploaded to the website at noon," Bai Bing replied.

"Okay! Take me to see it."

There were ready-made ones in the control room, and Liu Jing sat in the corner and quickly browsed through them first.

"Why is there no result?" he asked, somewhat surprised.

“Sister Yuanyuan said that the casting results for Xiao Zhao’s group were edited into the video of Yin Li’s group. By doing so, we can create suspense,” Bai Bing explained.

"I reckon a lot of viewers will be cursing this."

After a quick glance, it was time for a closer look. It wasn't just Liu Jing watching; people from other offices and the review team were also observing.

Liu Jing put on his headphones, and when he encountered parts he wasn't satisfied with, he would rewind and play them in slow motion.

The exclamations from the control room interrupted Liu Jing's train of thought.

"What's wrong?" Liu Jing took off his headphones.

“Yang Mi gave Zhao Liying a score of six. Out of ten observers, she got the lowest score.” Bai Bing said with a strange expression.

Now it's time for the talent show. The first one to take the stage is Zhao Liying, who sang "Invisible Wings".

After Zhao Liying finished her performance, the observers gave her scores, all of which were above nine points, making Yang Mi's six points particularly eye-catching.

Liu Jing looked up at the screen, where Tong Liya was asking Yang Mi about the basis for her score.

Yang Mi spoke eloquently, analyzing the character of Yin Li from her image, temperament, and personality, and finally concluded that Zhao Liying was not suitable for the role of Yin Li.

Then came the audience vote, with 151 people clicking "support," which was indeed a low approval rating.

Then the three judges revealed their scores, and Bai Bing gasped.

Chen Zihan 9.5, Yan Danchen 9.7, Fan Bingbing 9.9, this seems like it was pre-arranged.

Yang Mi was also stunned. The three whiteboards seemed to be slapping her in the face.

"Wasn't it agreed that Zhang Meng would get a higher score?" Yang Mi gritted her teeth.

She felt that everyone's eyes were on her, not on Zhao Liying.

My face is burning with pain.

(End of this chapter)