Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 332 Sick Sister and Sick Brother
Liu Jing had the phone on speakerphone, and Xiao Wang's cursing voice echoed in the office. The two listeners looked at each other in bewilderment.

Liu Jing was a little confused. He had been in seclusion for more than a month filming and had basically ignored the gossip outside.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, with Wen Zong in charge, Liu Jing didn't need to manage specific affairs; whether he was there or not didn't matter.

With Gao Yuanyuan and Bai Bing as his two right-hand men, he can easily be a hands-off manager for two months.

Gao Yuanyuan understood what was going on and was both amused and exasperated. Was the boss of Huayi really that cowardly?

"Uncle, can't I listen to this?"

Mr. Wang abruptly stopped. Uncle? There was someone next to Liu Jing, and it was a girl.

Wow, you're really good at this! We're definitely kindred spirits.

Naza felt a chill run down her spine; she wasn't afraid of her uncle's displeased gaze, but rather of Commander Gao's large eyes.

She felt that the big eyes were like two deep wells that could drown her.

"Haha, Liu Jing, still busy even when the sun is high in the sky!" Little Wang laughed.

He secretly scoffed, thinking, "What kind of costume show is this? Haha, I think he'll just use filming as an excuse to sample beauties from all over the country."

I'm so envious! What a genius! How come I never thought of that idea?
I know how to play. I really know how to play.

"I'm destined to be a workaholic, there's nothing I can do about it." Liu Jing glared at Nazha, "Why don't you hurry up and take your things and leave? You're actually listening to me."

Naza forgot her phone on the table, so she came back to get it.

"Haha, I wasn't joking just now. Those people online criticizing Liu Yifei are definitely not my people. I might have the desire, but I don't have the guts. You know me best, brother. Harmony brings wealth, kindness to others, and generosity—that's my motto. I won't bother you anymore, you keep busy. When you return to Yandu, I'll treat you to drinks. I'll bring Zhou Xun and Bingbing with me, let them keep you company. Bingbing keeps talking about you, hoping to rekindle our romance."

"Alas..."

Liu Jing called out twice, "Why are you hanging up so quickly? We haven't finished talking yet."

What did that last sentence mean? Gao Yuanyuan's disdainful look was one thing, but Nazha, a young girl, looked at him like he was some kind of weirdo.

"Uncle, I won't tell Sister Tian Tian." Nazha was utterly shocked. The person opposite her seemed to be the boss of Huayi Brothers, and Zhou Xun and Bingbing must be the two I was thinking of. Such big stars, and her uncle actually slept with both of them at once, no wonder he broke his contract with Sister Tian Tian.

If he had a girlfriend to keep him in check, how could he still be so carefree and romantic?

She suddenly hesitated. Should she still like her uncle? He seemed like a womanizer.

"Tell her what?" Liu Jing glared at Nazha. This girl must be out of her mind; she must have misunderstood.

He suddenly felt a little regretful; he had originally wanted to cultivate this person into a bond.

If someone can't keep secrets, wouldn't it be common knowledge that they have any secret affairs?

As expected, the combination of intelligence and beauty in novels is all just the author's wishful thinking.

"I won't tell anyone, I'll keep it to myself." Naza quickly ran away, feeling that she was in danger of being silenced.

"This young lady is quite dramatic, and very young too." Gao Yuanyuan smiled, "It's good to be young, daring to think and act."

"They're just not very bright," Liu Jing sighed. Why is it that all the women around me seem to have some kind of mental problem? Is it me who has the problem?

It may be a misunderstanding, but let's calm down. Such enthusiasm at such a young age is really testing his limits.

"Beauty is justice." Gao Yuanyuan sighed, feeling that she had benefited from her good looks and that young girls would benefit even more.

"Stop with the sentimentality. Tell me, what's wrong with you, Little Wang? Cough cough, what's wrong with you, Little Wang? Is it because of the release of 'The Forbidden Kingdom' that you've got a lot more scandals about Sisi?" Liu Jing really didn't know; he'd been too busy lately to pay attention to these things.

However, based on what Xiao Wang said, he also had his own guesses.

Gao Yuanyuan's expression was strange. Some of the things she heard online would definitely upset Qianqian, but Liu Jing would probably be secretly pleased.

On April 24th, "The Forbidden Kingdom" was released in mainland China, grossing 4 million yuan on its opening day, breaking the year's record. Its box office reached 2800 million yuan in its first four days, a truly impressive achievement.

The box office reached 6000 million in the second week, barely keeping up with the pace.

The third week isn't even over yet, and the box office is only 3000 million, being crushed by "Iron Man".

The film grossed 1.7 million yuan in 18 days in mainland China. In North America, it grossed 0.48 million US dollars in 25 days.

With the box office trend remaining weak, it will be difficult for the mainland box office to break through 200 million yuan unless something unexpected happens.

The attempt to combine Chinese and Western elements ultimately resulted in a hybrid that was neither understood by the West nor accepted by the local population.

If this were any other film, they would be laughing all the way to the bank at the box office.

But this is a major production by Li Lianjie and Cheng Long, a Sino-foreign co-production with an investment of 500 million yuan, a big-budget film starring popular actresses Liu Yifei and Li Bingbing, and a blockbuster produced by a Hollywood team.

The box office was only a little over 100 million, which is really shameful.

Various opinions have emerged online, mostly focusing on Liu Yifei.

Golden Swallow's character is underdeveloped, her presence is minimal, and her background is unclear. She has a fair amount of screen time, but lacks memorable moments.

Some viewers even complained that Liu Yifei had a cold face throughout the entire performance, her lines were stiff, and she seemed like a mere tool.

As a result, Liu Yifei was labeled a "resource-backed actress," which drew considerable resistance from many people.

It wasn't all criticism; the action scenes were very exciting and not just fancy moves, which many viewers, both domestically and internationally, appreciated.

However, comparisons are inevitable. Liu Jing's film "The Warlords," co-starring Li Lianjie, recently finished its run, while his film "New Police Story," co-starring Cheng Long, remains fresh in memory. Comparing the two, many feel that Liu Yifei's acting skills are inferior.

Some people joked that compared to Liu Jing, Liu Yifei only has beauty, and everything else is mediocre.

After hearing this, Liu Jing felt both displeasure and secret satisfaction, his feelings were very complicated.

Not only was his acting once again recognized, but Li Mengdie must have been very happy.

Lionsgate is facing financial difficulties, and "The Forbidden Kingdom" is bound to lose money. Lionsgate is the largest investor and was counting on "The Forbidden Kingdom" to recoup its losses; this is just adding insult to injury.

"Ahem, well, you can't entirely blame her for making such a terrible film. Why isn't anyone explaining this, letting everyone just criticize it like this?"

"The company wanted to guide public opinion, but Qianqian stopped them." Gao Yuanyuan shrugged. "A fairy's ideas are just different; you can't argue with that."

"Is she crazy?" Liu Jing exclaimed in surprise.

Liu Jingneng could say whether there was something wrong with him, but Gao Yuanyuan dared not agree, even though she also thought there was something wrong with him.

"Sisi said that everyone is right, she's always been a resource-rich person. Whether you criticize or praise her, it won't affect her livelihood or her resources." Gao Yuanyuan felt quite uncomfortable when she heard this.

"He's really got a big heart." Liu Jing muttered. No wonder he and Jing Tian were on good terms. Jing Tian had said something similar when he was nominated for Best New Performer at the Golden Horse Awards last year.

However, Liu Jing guessed that there was another factor that Qianqian was too embarrassed to say.

This isn't our own production, there's no need to waste our energy on it.

"The company has been paying close attention to public opinion. Thanks to Xixi's performance during the snowstorm, many people spontaneously came forward to defend her. Some people tried to guide public opinion, but it didn't work. We followed the trend and found that they were just ordinary netizens with personal likes and dislikes," Gao Yuanyuan explained, then sighed. "After all, no matter how well someone does, they can't please everyone. There's no reason to like someone, but there are a hundred reasons to dislike someone."

"That's good." Liu Jing breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how powerful a person is, they can't control what others say.

"Sisi gave the company one million yuan for this, saying it was for public relations expenses. She didn't want to owe Chunqiu a favor." Gao Yuanyuan felt that the problem wasn't with the things mentioned above, but with this.

"Then tell her that one million isn't enough, and she should give more next time," Liu Jing complained. Earning tens of millions a year, she only gives one million; she's really stingy.

Sisi didn't know how she learned about the existence of the Lion Grove Garden.

Liu Jing explained, "I didn't give her any money. This was the market price that Sister Min sold it to. The down payment was raised by the other party themselves, and the installment payments were made with their own earnings."

Sisi wasn't happy. You didn't pay her, but you just introduced her to jobs, and the money came too easily.

She didn't let Liu Jingshuang find a legitimate reason to empty Liu Jing's wallet.

Sisi wants to build a manor in the suburbs of Yandu so that her children can have a wonderful childhood.

This reason sounded impressive, and after returning from Los Angeles, Liu Jing couldn't refuse it.

Sisi didn't have enough money of her own, so she begged some from her mother, and then she set her sights on Liu Jing.

Liu Jing strongly suspects that the Lion Grove Garden is just a pretext; the real purpose is to empty his wallet.

Gao Yuanyuan, unaware of this, muttered to herself, "This one's sick too, a sick sister and a sick brother, a perfect pair."

"What else has happened in the past two months?" Liu Jing asked.

"In late March, filming for 'Lurking' began. Teacher Jiang felt that Sister Zeng Li was suitable for the role of Wang Cuiping. During filming, Sister Zeng Li accidentally fell and was hospitalized for half a month."

"Filming for 'My Chief and My Regiment' began in early April, but a scaffolding collapse resulted in one death and 42 injuries, forcing a twelve-day postponement. The matter has been properly handled, and the General Manager has established a safety department. From now on, no matter what kind of film or television production is being filmed, as long as it is controlled by Spring & Autumn, safety personnel must be stationed on set."

"Chengmei has become a new investor in 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' and filming will begin at the end of the month."

"Huo Wenxi approached Wang Jinghua to discuss cooperation, wanting to establish a joint venture. The new company, Orange Beauty International, does not have any shares held by Wang Jinghua, who has long been dissatisfied and is likely to leave Orange Beauty."

"Ma Jieke increased his stake in Huayi Brothers, with institutions and individuals such as Focus Media participating in the investment. Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Jizhong, Huang Xiaoming, Li Bingbing, and Shu Chang purchased Huayi shares, valuing the company at over 20 billion yuan. The IPO plan was launched today, and it is expected to be listed by the end of this year."

"Golden Harvest's market capitalization has surpassed HK$70 billion, firmly securing its position as the second-largest entertainment stock in Hong Kong. With Mr. Shaw reducing his stake in TVB, its market capitalization is expected to climb to the top spot this year."

……

"CJ7" has surpassed 200 million yuan at the box office, becoming the first film this year to break the 200 million yuan mark.

Gao Yuanyuan recounted all the noteworthy events in the entertainment industry recently, as if she knew them by heart.

"What's going on at our company?" Liu Jing sighed. After two months of seclusion, it felt like two years had passed outside.

"Four TV series—'Lurking,' 'The Qin Empire,' 'My Chief and My Regiment,' and 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'—and two films—'Bodyguards and Assassins' and 'Storm Riders 2'—started filming on schedule. The second Spring Blossom Project concluded, with Ye Weimin's script 'Going Home' taking first place..."

"Why would he participate in this kind of activity?" Liu Jing asked in surprise.

“Last year, it was mostly new directors or those with aspirations to become directors. This year, many established directors participated with their works, giving them an advantage over newcomers in winning awards. Teacher Tian lamented that the Spring Blossom Project might become a platform for finding investment in the future.” Gao Yuanyuan sighed, “No matter how good the idea is, Chinese people always manage to distort it.” The second edition wasn’t as pure as the first.

"This is a good thing; we should look at things from both sides," Liu Jing said dismissively.

“I’ll give you a copy of the script for ‘Going Home’ this afternoon. Ye Weimin was recently caught up in a snowstorm. It just so happens to be the Spring Festival travel rush, and that’s what inspired him.”

"Okay! Is there anything else?"

"In March of this year, Li Xiaoran won the Best Actress award at the Southern Festival..."

"So, Li Xiaoran's management business has been handed over to Xiaobai?" Liu Jing interrupted, not caring about anything else, but this was what he was most concerned about.

"Now we only need Yan Danchen. Xiaobai said that if Yan Danchen doesn't hand over the agency business before she graduates, she'll be sidelined until the contract expires," Gao Yuanyuan chuckled.

"She doesn't seem to have that authority." Liu Jing wondered, "Could it be that the organizational structure has changed since I haven't been back to the company for two months?"

"She doesn't, but President Wen does. She treats President Wen like her own mother. Do you think she has that right?" Gao Yuanyuan sighed. Xiao Bai is becoming more and more shameless and cunning. If she had Xiao Bai's thick skin and lack of principles, she would probably be President Gao by now.

"Flattery, huh?" Liu Jing was utterly astonished; how could Xiao Bai even think of that?

"Yes. They filmed her openly, without any attempt to hide anything. President Wen really likes her and is even considering taking her in as his goddaughter." Gao Yuanyuan said with a hint of jealousy.

"how have you been?"

At least they have a conscience, they knew to ask me.

Gao Yuanyuan felt a warmth in her heart, and the sour feeling that had just arisen instantly dissipated. "Besides company matters, there are a few films and TV series at the film and television city. Many people online say that my Best Actress award is undeserved, so I've been rehearsing a stage play recently to solidify my foundation. I just took on a role in a film called 'Ocean Heaven,' starring Li Lianjie. I'm thirty years old now, and I've reached the age where I can play mothers."

Gao Yuanyuan frequently visited Zhang Min and her daughter in the United States. She rubbed her belly, her maternal feelings growing stronger. Their conversation ranged from the entertainment industry to the company, from work to life; time passed quietly.

Before the four of them had even finished their makeup and costume fitting, Zhao Liying rushed into the room. "Commander Gao, it's almost noon. Are you going to eat the crew's boxed lunches, or should we order some food for you separately?"

"Just take a boxed lunch, no need to go to all that trouble," Gao Yuanyuan replied.

"Okay!" Zhao Liying turned to leave, but Liu Jing called out to her, "Xiao Dao, bring me an extra portion, I'm a little hungry."

"How about we send two more portions? You have a big appetite." Zhao Xiaodao had seen a lot and knew all too well the appetite of this womanizer.

"No need! Three meals are enough for me."

Zhao Xiaodao had a row of question marks above his head. "Did my math really come from the PE teacher? Why did you say three when I offered one extra? Does one plus one really equal three?"

Gao Yuanyuan understood what was going on and found it somewhat amusing, "You really don't let Nazha eat?"

"It's not like I'm starving for three days, even if I go hungry for three meals. Besides, there's fruit here." Liu Jing didn't seem to care.

"Starve her for three meals a day? You're too cruel. How can she stand it?" Zhao Xiaodao couldn't help but complain.

"Why don't you go hungry with her?"

"Um, I'll go urge them to finish their meal."

A dozen minutes later, eleven fruit platters and eleven boxed lunches were placed on the table.

"Girls, change your clothes, come out for dinner, and then put on your makeup properly after dinner," Liu Jing shouted into the inner room.

"Cough cough..." Gao Yuanyuan was eating lychees, which were very juicy, and she almost choked.

"Okay! Shishi's clothes are ready, and she's about to get her makeup done."

"A hot bowl would be fine too."

"Nazha is all better now."

"Let's eat first," Gao Yuanyuan replied.

Liu Jing opened a boxed lunch and buried himself in eating.

He was really hungry; he had only eaten two eggs for breakfast.

He was eating when he inadvertently looked up and couldn't look down again.

Liu Shishi was the first to appear. Compared to the traditional Hui women's clothing with its full head covering, her headdress was a modified version.

A semi-transparent veil draped over the head, embroidered with silver crescent moon patterns and geometric vine embroidery, features minimalist lines and exudes ethnic elements.

The headdress has a light gauze outer layer and a light yellow soft silk inner layer, which is translucent but not see-through, making it both bold and conservative.

A light gauze shawl, not completely covering the shoulders, was secured with pearl hair clips, revealing the updo.

The delicate ears, adorned with platinum teardrop earrings and inlaid with moonstone, are even purer than the dome of a mosque.

If the headdress was already so elaborate, the clothing on the body showed even more skill.

The ivory-white A-line maxi skirt, ankle-length, made of silk satin, with a high neck and sleeveless design, retains the Hui ethnic tradition of covering the body's curves while also creating a slender and three-dimensional silhouette.

The cuffs and hem are pieced together with silver brocade with a meander pattern, and the waist is cinched with a delicate silver chain belt with a Persian-style enamel crescent pendant.

As her long skirt swayed, her pointed-toe flat shoes appeared and disappeared.

With Liu Shishi's tall and slender figure, long neck, and dignified posture, Liu Jingzhen was stunned.

Elegance doesn't need to be ostentatious!

Suddenly, a word popped into Liu Jing's mind.

He had seen clothed lions and naked lions, but he had never seen a lion cub like this.

He's determined to give her these clothes, and he'll even have two more custom-made for Shishi.

goooo...

As Liu Shishi passed by her senior brother, her face instantly turned red. "You're making a rather loud swallowing sound."

The second person to appear was Zhang Tianai, a Mongolian girl, flamboyant and free-spirited. She was originally Han Chinese, but Liu Jing had brought in a side job to promote his own play.

The third one is Hot One, wild yet gorgeous.

The fourth one is Gulnazar. Liu Jing couldn't eat again, as if an elf had descended to earth.

"I'm starving! This clothes are so heavy, I feel..." Nazha said, reaching for the lunchbox with one hand, but couldn't lift it.

Liu Jing's hand was pressing down on it, so of course she couldn't lift it.

"Shouldn't we eat first?" Nazha swallowed, seemingly even hungrier with her favorite braised chicken.

"Okay! Let's eat first, you can watch from the side." Liu Jing deliberately picked out a piece of chicken, waved it in front of Nazha, and began to eat it with relish.

I initially thought the taste was just average, but seeing how much Nazha drooled over it, I suddenly realized it was a delicacy.

"Can I call you my uncle?" Nazha asked expectantly. It turned out that she hadn't been hungry for three meals earlier.

“Calling me grandpa won’t work either.” Liu Jing put down the lunchbox and slapped Nazha’s hand away from it.

Naza was furious. She thought, "I'd rather not have this uncle. He's so mean."

"Great-grandfather, little darling... I... I'm not playing with you anymore." Nazha was almost crying from anger.

Her uncle opened her lunchbox, ate a couple of bites, and then put it aside.

That's just awful. She'd rather her uncle ruin himself than ruin the lovely food.

"Nazha, I haven't eaten my chicken yet..."

"Just eat your food. This dress is supposed to accentuate your waist, but she's gained a few pounds and is almost a barrel waist..." Liu Jing declined the lion's offer on behalf of Nazha.

Naza was so fierce. Not only did she not let me eat, but she also called me "barrel waist".

Can't bear it.

"You have a barrel waist. If you don't believe me, measure it yourself. My waist has grown two inches."

Liu Jing glanced at it and thought, "It's only two inches long and so thin. Can I even hold it in my hand?"

"Nazha, this is for you, your uncle is just teasing you. There's not much meat, but here's a box of fruit, you can eat it with it." Gao Yuanyuan couldn't stand it anymore and took a box of rice from the drawer.

There was only half a box; this was prepared by Liu Jing for Nazha, so the little girl couldn't really go hungry.

"Commander Gao, you're still the best. I'm still growing, and someone's behavior is just cruel and heartless..."

laugh……

puff……

what……

The crowd, who had been watching the spectacle unfold, couldn't help but laugh. "Ruthless destruction of a flower," they thought, "that was a very clever move."

“If she doesn’t grow up, then your uncle will be in big trouble.” Gao Yuanyuan said with a smile. Yang Mi was already grown up when she was that age.

"Eat your food." Liu Jing glared at Gao Yuanyuan, reminding her to watch her words in front of the child.

Liu Shishi ate very elegantly, but couldn't help glancing down at her. How did Yang Mi get her looks? Could it be true, as Liu Yifei said, that she secretly had breast augmentation? Probably not. I observed her carefully the other day, and there were no traces.

Zhang Tianai subtly puffed out her chest, giving Nazha a disdainful look. So what if she's pretty? Her figure will always be like this. My figure is the best; Young Master Jing definitely knows that. He even glanced at me a few times earlier. These women are watching closely; they won't give Young Master Jing a chance, otherwise…

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, they began to work.

Setting makeup is a hassle; you have to try it over and over again and keep correcting it.

Liu Jing had never participated before, but this time he personally got involved and felt a great sense of accomplishment watching the four beauties become more and more attractive.

With Liu Jing personally overseeing the process, the makeup was completed ahead of schedule.

It was still early, and Zhang Tianai's filming location was in the film studio, so Liu Jing filmed this scene ahead of schedule.

So what if it's a meadow?
With its eagles, horses, and sunset, Liu Jing captured the feeling of the vast grasslands.

After filming this scene, the sun had already set.

Liu Jing was somewhat disappointed that the scene of the two generations of Zhou Zhiruo competing could not be realized tonight. Liu Shishi was still wearing makeup, and as the director, he didn't dare to overdo it.

“Shu Chang is also at the film studio. Should I give her a call?” Gao Yuanyuan noticed the man’s regret and wanted to make up for it in another way.

"Fan Xiaopang is here too, why don't you give her a call?" Liu Jing rolled his eyes, thinking, "Isn't this just asking for trouble?"

Shu Chang is indeed in the film and television city, but Xi Xi is not far from here either, and is preparing for "Chinese Paladin 3".

He called Shu Chang over, and that silly girl would definitely tell Qianqian, and then...

Three monks had no water to drink.

Da Meiyuan fell silent. She was willing to organize the gathering, but there was one person she absolutely did not want to be part of it.

It wasn't Jing Tian; Jing Tian wasn't involved.

It's not Sisi, Sisi is the one who doesn't dare.

Da Meiyuan felt that she and Fan Xiaopang were competitors, both in the entertainment industry and in front of men.

The most beautiful people are those who are engrossed in their work.

The most diligent gardeners are also the most loving.

Congratulations! You've won the talent contest for flower arranging. Please choose a suitable time to collect your prize.

Congratulations! You've been selected to receive the script for "The Message." Please choose a suitable time to collect it.

Rumor?

Liu Jing paused for a moment, thinking, "This is truly a timely help."

As soon as this novel was published last year, Liu Jing bought the copyright immediately.

At the beginning of this year, he handed the novel over to the screenwriting department for adaptation.

Two months passed, and the script draft was long gone. Liu Jing flipped through it, somewhat dissatisfied, and sent it back for revision.

Now that the system had provided him with a complete set of instructions, he didn't care what he was supposed to do and quickly accepted them.

"What's wrong?" Gao Yuanyuan hugged her even tighter.

"The wind is too strong."

"Then let's get out of here quickly."

(End of this chapter)