Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 345 Good Brothers Don't Steal Each Other's Partners
Tang Yan blushed. Was this something she could say off the bed?
She buried her head in her rice, muttering to herself, "I thought it was like this to me, but it turns out it's the same with Xixi and Changchang."

This guy is really bold; he's not afraid of killing someone.

"Pick it up." Sisi said sternly, exuding a truly intimidating aura.

"It's just the four of us, and Zhang Liangying isn't here," Shu Chang muttered to herself.

She crouched down on the ground, then crawled under the table and picked up the apple.

"Today it's just the four of us, no outsiders. If you get into the habit of saying this, what if you blurt it out when other people are around? Do you want outsiders to know about these ridiculous things? Do you want to be condemned by everyone and despised by all?" Sisi said aggressively.

"I will think twice before I act in the future," Shu Chang quickly assured him.

"Your mouth flies first, but your brain chases after it. You're not stupid; your IQ is higher than mine. Think before you speak in the future. People like Tangtang can think twice before acting without any problem. As for you, think nine times." Xixi said calmly.

Tang Yan shrank her neck; this woman was quite intimidating when she got angry.

"I know." Shu Chang hung her head, like a child who had been scolded.

"You're really not as good as Yang Mi in this respect. Don't let her chattering fool you; she talks a lot of nonsense. She's very tight-lipped about the important things and doesn't say a word." Qianqian sighed. Her sister was a real headache; she didn't know how she even became a child star.

"She's hypocritical and not straightforward at all," Shu Chang said, unconvinced.

"You're being too straightforward, which annoys others." Sisi rolled her eyes, wiped her hands, and said, "I'm going to call Liangying for dinner."

"I'm going too..." Shu Chang followed along eagerly.

The lunch that Shu Chang bought wasn't lavish at all, but the portions were huge. There were seven or eight boxes of rice bowls, along with some braised pork, chicken legs, and other meat dishes.

After Sisi and Shu Chang left, the room fell silent.

Tang Yan sighed softly, "Singing really is..."

"Don't worry, she won't be angry with Xixi. The more Xixi tries to control her, the better their relationship becomes," Liu Jing explained.

"No, I meant Changchang is a very nice person. She's a completely different person in front of you two compared to outside. I heard a colleague on set talk about Changchang; she's very polite, but with a touch of aloofness. During breaks, she doesn't go out or attend gatherings; she just quietly reads. The other day, someone couldn't help but ask, 'Your acting is so good, why do you still read these professional books?' Guess what Changchang said?" Tang Yan said this to explain for Shu Chang, worried that Liu Jing might be displeased.

But she was wrong. Liu Jing knew Shu Chang better than she did. "I can indeed learn skills on set, but I still need books to build a systematic way of thinking."

Tang Yan was stunned, her expression complicated. "No wonder she never hides herself from you two. One day I asked Qianqian, 'Aren't you angry that she's so crazy?'"

"Sisi would probably say that she was expressing her true self," Liu Jing guessed.

Tang Yan sighed, filled with unspeakable envy. She lacked this level of understanding between them. At that moment, she suddenly realized that she seemed to have become superfluous.

"She doesn't need to wear a mask in front of me, and neither do I. What's there to be angry about? That's what Xixi said." Tang Yan was a little downcast, but her optimistic and cheerful personality helped her quickly come to terms with it. They've known each other for so many years, and we've only known each other for so many years. It will be like this in the future too.

"Do you know what kind of roles Shu Chang likes to take?" Liu Jing asked.

"At the very least, I'll take the second female lead role; otherwise, I won't accept." Tang Yan answered quickly, a common understanding in the entertainment industry. If they want Liu Yifei and Shu Chang to act, don't even bother submitting scripts for anything less than the second female lead; it's like throwing a stone into the ocean.

However, there are exceptions. In "The Sacred Flame Order," the woman in yellow was of unknown number in the female lead's lineup, but Liu Yifei still accepted the role.

“Indeed, she has the star power, and she rarely plays supporting roles.” Liu Jing smiled, then changed the subject, “She likes to take on complex roles, such as split personalities, depression, neuroticism, and madness, because playing extreme characters allows her to release the self that she dares not express.”

For a period of time, Shu Chang suffered from depression, and a harmonious sex life had a positive impact on her condition. In this respect, she received excellent treatment. With the help of Xixi's guidance, she gradually let go of her inner conflicts and also found her own way to release them.

"She really has a unique personality," Tang Yan remarked.

"That's right, an actor who's obsessed with quantum physics, who can you reason with that? He doesn't accept game endorsements, and he avoids unnecessary media exposure..."

"She's been in the spotlight quite a bit lately," Tang Yan muttered.

"Tangtang, what exactly happened between Shuchang and Yang Mi? They're not here, so tell me honestly." Liu Jing frowned, thinking of the Golden Eagle Goddess incident. Although the two often argued, they usually got along fine.

"They're fine now, they didn't try to hide it from you, and they couldn't anyway. Yang Mi has had quite a few memorable roles in the past two years: Guo Xiang, Ding Dang, Wang Zhaojun, and Yang Xiaoyun. Especially Wang Zhaojun and Yang Xiaoyun, one was nominated for the Audience's Favorite Actress Award, and the other became an idol in youth dramas. When the Golden Eagle Awards nominations were announced, Yang Mi was also one of the Golden Eagle Goddess candidates. Yang Mi negotiated with President Cai to help her with public relations for the Golden Eagle Goddess. After the deal was done, she signed with Tangren. Recently, a lot of posts suddenly appeared online, all praising Yang Mi. They said Yang Mi is the number one actress born in the 85s, how good her acting is, how hard she works, and how she's leading a new trend. They also said Liu Yifei's performance in 'The Forbidden Kingdom' was terrible, a complete disaster, and that Yang Mi's acting completely surpassed Liu Yifei's. They even brought up the 'Three Drops of Blood' incident involving Shu Chang, saying Shu Chang has bad character, while Yang Mi is virtuous and talented..."

Liu Jing couldn't stand it anymore and quickly interrupted, "Putting one down while stepping on another, and doing it openly, has Lao Cai gone mad? She's raised so many online trolls, does she really dare to use them against Qianqian? Besides, this isn't public relations for the Golden Eagle Awards, it's clearly praising Yang Mi to death. Lao Cai has been in the industry for so many years, she can't possibly not understand this principle."

“Changchang didn’t want to get involved in the Golden Eagle Goddess competition; she knew she couldn’t win. For her, acting peacefully was enough; why bother with all this charade? Yang Mi started it, and Qianqian and Changchang weren’t afraid of trouble either. They conspired together, which led to those tactics, a joint effort to target Yang Mi.” Tang Yan finished speaking, then suddenly sighed, “As things progressed, President Cai came to see Qianqian. That’s when we found out there were quite a few misunderstandings. President Cai discovered that Qianqian had posted a lot of things targeting Yang Mi. She thought Qianqian was the one who was trying to sabotage her…”

"You mean there's a third party stirring things up? Could it be Rong Xinda?" Liu Jing guessed.

He was 80% certain that Rong Xinda was behind it. No company would be so bored as to spend money hiring online trolls to promote Yang Mi and then destroy her reputation. After all, while Yang Mi is currently ranked among the post-85 actresses, she's just a relatively unknown up-and-coming star in the entire entertainment industry.

She has gained fame in the past two years, but in the eyes of the industry, she still cannot compare with Liu Yifei and Shu Chang.

Yang Mi terminated her contract some time ago and had already had a falling out with Rong Xinda. He was busy at the time, and Yang Mi said she didn't need his help and could handle it herself, so he let it go.

Liu Jing didn't want to get involved in everything. Everyone has their own destiny and their own tribulations. If he helped them resolve everything, how could they grow?

A towering tree cannot grow in a greenhouse. As long as it is within a controllable range, Liu Jing usually sits back and does nothing.

Besides, now is not the time to settle scores; "Dream of the Red Chamber" is currently being filmed. They've already withdrawn their investment once; to target them again would be a slap in the face to Lao Han.

Rongxinda is only the production company of this drama; it is a project strongly promoted by China Film Group, Hualu Baina, and Yandu TV.

Liu Jing made a note of this debt and decided to settle it all after "Dream of the Red Chamber" was completed.

"Yes! It was indeed Rong Xinda. Even if both sides knew who was behind it, they couldn't withdraw from the Golden Eagle Goddess competition. Changchang's fans and Yang Mi's fans were like they were on steroids, and they could only push forward. They were both holding their breath, with Yang Mi wanting to surpass Changchang and Changchang wanting to suppress Yang Mi." Tang Yan recounted the whole story with a gossipy attitude.

As she spoke, her long legs swayed back and forth, making Liu Jing's heart race and causing him to instinctively place his hand on her thigh.

Tang Yan felt a little uncomfortable and tucked her legs under her skirt. "What are you doing? Qianqian is still here."

“Why not do something now?” Liu Jing said with a sly smile, like the Big Bad Wolf watching Little Red Riding Hood.

Tang Yan's voice is sweet and gentle, with a magnetic quality and a soft, gentle quality reminiscent of Shanghai dialect.

Especially that "What are you doing?" sound, which is not only soft and chewy but also very crispy.

"Don't do anything reckless, Liangying is coming right away." Tang Yan quickly got up and sat opposite Liu Jing, worried that he might lose control of his animalistic nature.

Liu Jing didn't continue; there was still a long night ahead, and he wasn't in a hurry. After upgrading, he wanted to test his combat power, and there were three test subjects available that night.

"Have you finished filming 'Storm Riders 2'?" Liu Jing's hearing was sharp; he had already heard Shu Chang's voice.

The special effects in "Storm Riders 2" are numerous, and the filming locations cover many places. The green screen shooting department is located in the Chunqiu Building.

"My filming has temporarily come to an end. It was filmed at our company. I'm going back to Shanghai tomorrow, staying home for two days before joining the cast of 'Chinese Paladin 3'." Tang Yan rolled her eyes, but thinking that this person had recently gone into seclusion, she continued, "I heard that Gillian Chung was handpicked by you to join 'Storm Riders 2'. When I was on set, I also heard people saying that you two were having an affair."

"Nonsense, I don't have that many legs," Liu Jing retorted. This was absolutely baseless, and he didn't want to take the blame for it.

"Chen Kaige cut all of Gillian Chung's scenes in 'Forever Enthralled,' leaving none at all. Aren't you worried that her past will affect the film's box office after its release?"

"Aside from seeing her being a little distracting, I don't think it will have any other impact," Liu Jing said dismissively.

"Among us, who do you think doesn't act out?" Tang Yan muttered.

This young master sees through appearances to the essence, and he never loses sight of anyone.

Liu Jing didn't say these words out loud, but Qianqian, Shuchang, and Zhang Liangying returned chatting and laughing.

With Zhang Liangying present, Shu Chang wasn't as lively, and the overall atmosphere was rather cold.

In front of acquaintances, Shu Chang acts like a madwoman. In front of strangers, she speaks very little and is quite quiet.

Within Sisi's circle of close friends, not every pair is a best friend. Shu Chang and Tang Yan are the closest, after all, they are alumni. Next is Zhou Yang, while her relationship with Zhang Liangying is just so-so.

Gatherings without alcohol or tea always end quickly, let alone just a few bowls of rice.

After eating and drinking their fill, the group went into the karaoke room. Their real purpose—to hear Zhang Liangying sing "Painting Heart"—was not to actually listen; they just wanted to belt out a few songs themselves.

After all, only in places like KTVs or karaoke bars can you shout randomly without anyone thinking you're crazy.

"Doctor, actor, lawyer or a singer, why not president, be a dreamer. You can be just the one you wanna be..."

The singer was Sisi; she's the only one who likes to sing English songs.

After the song ended, everyone applauded, regardless of whether they thought it sounded good or bad.

"Wow, Sisi, that's amazing!" Shu Chang exclaimed dramatically.

"It really sounds great; you sing English songs really well," Zhang Liangying praised.

"Why does this song sound like it's for children?" Tang Yan wondered.

"Yes, it's sung for children." Sisi smiled.

Tang Yan was even more puzzled, "You seem to like singing nursery rhymes lately, could it be that you want to have a child?"

"It just shows that Xixi has a childlike heart and a childlike spirit. What does that have to do with children? Can't adults sing nursery rhymes? I also like 'Our Motherland is a Garden'." Shu Chang didn't take it seriously. She couldn't very well tell Tang Yan that Xixi practiced nursery rhymes so that she could sing them for Xiaoxue.

Not many people knew about Zhang Min giving birth to a daughter. Besides Liu Jing's family, there were also Gao Yuanyuan and Bai Bing.

Shu Chang is practically family, so she also knew about this.

"Okay, that's enough singing. Let's go shopping, it's been so long since we went shopping. Let's go early and come back early..."

“If you go now, it’ll definitely be a long way off,” Liu Jing interrupted.

"Mind your own business." Sisi rolled her eyes and put down the phone. Before going out shopping, she changed her clothes.

"Wood, what are you having for dinner? Do you want me to bring you some food?" Shu Chang asked before leaving.

"I'll take you guys out for dinner tonight," Liu Jing replied. "Then you really need to come back early," Shu Chang said with a grin.

"I really trust you. You didn't say a word, and you didn't linger at all," Liu Jing muttered to himself as he watched the three women leave.

They were naturally relieved; Zhang Liangying wasn't particularly attractive and wasn't Liu Jing's type.

Liu Jing only ate delicacies from land and sea, and couldn't stomach simple meals.

"Let's get started."

Liu Jing didn't waste any words, and Zhang Liangying didn't say much either.

"I can't see through you, that's your lost soul. I can't fathom the color of your pupils. A gust of wind, a dream, love is as unpredictable as life itself..."

After the song ended, Liu Jing fell silent. To sing to this level without any auto-tuning was already quite good.

"How is it?" Zhang Liangying asked.

"The breathy vocals in the verses, the enunciation like a sigh, showcase Xiaowei's bewildered and tentative steps into the world. The pre-chorus uses chest resonance to emphasize the vibrato, expressing the struggle of budding emotions. The chorus explodes with a strong mixed voice, the sound pressure sweeping across, this is the tearing pain of unrequited love. The final dolphin-like high notes, the strong mixed voice suddenly turning into a weak head voice, the breath control is like walking a tightrope..." Liu Jing commented, then sighed, "This must have been designed with professional guidance, taking into account your vocal characteristics. I have nothing to say, they are more professional than me."

“I want to hear your opinion.” Zhang Liangying pursed her lips. Many people said she sang well, but without Liu Jing’s opinion, she always felt that something was missing.

“During the performance, you tried to use vocal variations to express both Xiaowei’s obsession and madness, and subtly reflect Wang Sheng’s guilt and wavering. Your singing technique is very good, but you showcased your technique too much, which reduced the emotional element. Since you want my feedback, I will offer some of my personal opinions. Some parts were too sentimental and seemed formulaic. It would be better to elevate the theme with a restrained sense of compassion. A song that sings of two souls, the demon’s emotions are purer than the human’s.” Liu Jing pondered, unable to offer any technical suggestions.

“What is restrained compassion?” Zhang Liangying asked.

"For example, this line, 'I can't see through it, it's your lost soul,' that's how it should be..."

And so it went, and so it went, and the afternoon passed just like that.

As the sun set, the three men returned carrying large and small bags.

Liu Jing took them out for barbecue and beer, and they returned home slightly tipsy.

He first paid his dues that evening, then coaxed his first wife to sleep before sneaking into the next room. He reprimanded his sister-in-law, then went to the guest room. Finally, he clung to the woman with long legs during a visit, where his sister-in-law received even more lessons.

At two o'clock in the morning, the streetlights were all turned off, and the lights of Baiyujing were completely extinguished.

The experimental results are in: the body, after three upgrades, easily handled three battles.

The next day, Xixi and Tang Yan flew to Shanghai, Shu Chang went to Hengdian, and Liu Jing returned to the closing ceremony rehearsal site.

Having tasted delicacies from land and sea and sampled local snacks, Liu Jing wanted to admire the exotic flowers of the Western Regions.

A phone call was made, but no one answered.

Yang Mi and Liu Shishi are in Hengdian for training for "Chinese Paladin 3", Jing Tian is filming "The Legend of Sun Tzu", Gao Yuanyuan is in Shanghai, and Bai Bing is abroad attending a conference.

Liu Jingyi was in low spirits, and the closing ceremony was also rehearsed at night. He couldn't sleep during the day, and there was nowhere to go, so he had to drive back to Baiyujing.

He had just parked his car when Tong Liya called back. This flower of the Western Regions was also in Hengdian. The day after the opening ceremony, while Liu Jing was still fast asleep, she had already rushed to Hengdian.

Tong Liya contacted Bai Bing immediately and then joined the cast of "Chinese Paladin 3". At that time, she was receiving training with Yang Mi and Liu Shishi.

Filming for "Chinese Paladin 8" started on August 20th, and it's only a few days away. The Holy Maiden's role is prominent throughout the entire series, second only to the three main female characters and Hua Ying.

"You're really eager," Liu Jing grumbled. Couldn't you have waited a few days in Yandu? You just delivered the love letter; don't you have any idea what to do next?

"It's not easy to get a role, of course I have to be enthusiastic. What's wrong? You seem a little disappointed." Tong Liya vaguely guessed the answer.

"It's nothing. I was just thinking that you haven't been home for half a year, so I had to go back to my hometown to visit," Liu Jing explained.

"They often come to Yandu to see me, so I don't need to go back." Tong Liya smiled to herself, thinking, "You're usually so bold, why are you beating around the bush?"

"Then you need to rest for a few days. Rehearsals are so hard, more than ten hours a day."

"This is nothing. When I auditioned for the dance troupe, the rehearsals were even harder than this." Tong Liya was about to break down.

"Alright, then you should attend the training properly," Liu Jing sighed.

"Even when the meat is offered to him, he won't take a bite. I thought he wasn't very interested in me," Tong Liya laughed.

“I’m not a casual person,” Liu Jing explained.

Tong Liya almost choked to death. You're not human when you act like this.

I really like your gift. When I return to Yandu, I'll give you a gift too. I think you'll like it too.

"yourself?"

"Yes and no."

"Don't forget, I'm the male lead of 'Chinese Paladin 3,' I don't need to wait for you to come back."

“I asked the director, and he said you’re joining the crew in mid-September, when I’ll be working on ‘The Golden Era’. Besides, Liu Yifei is the producer, do you dare to do that?”

"Goodbye."

"I don't care if you dare."

After flirting for a while, Liu Jing hung up the phone, secretly worrying about how to get Qianqian away from the "Chinese Paladin 3" film crew.

Sisi's thesis is about her production experience of "Chinese Paladin 3", so she will definitely be on set.

She had nothing much to do for the next few months. The promotional video was only a few days long. Besides taking on commercial endorsements, there was also the release of "Painted Skin." None of this prevented her from frequently visiting the film set.

Being alone in an empty room is quite comfortable.

Liu Jing has found creative ways to use his new ability; with millions of entertainment resources at his disposal, he can create countless things without using much.

These past few days, he's been experimenting with "The Message" whenever he has free time. After the Olympics, casting will begin, and filming is expected to start in December.

Liu Jing rehearsed each of the auditions, whether they were invited by the production team or participated voluntarily.

Liu Jing played all day and around four or five in the afternoon, he ate something and drove to the rehearsal venue.

"Huh! Something's off about the atmosphere today." Liu Jing noticed something was wrong as soon as he entered the office, and he could faintly hear people arguing loudly.

Liu Jing didn't want to get involved. The opening ceremony was over, and he wasn't the one coordinating the closing ceremony. He just wanted to get through these few days peacefully.

Cheng Xiaodong waved to him, but Liu Jing pretended not to see it and randomly went into a rehearsal room.

The rehearsal room was crowded with people from all 56 ethnic groups, rehearsing "Guests from Afar, Please Stay".

Liu Jing turned to leave, but Cheng Long was in the most conspicuous position, with Andy Lau, Emil Chau, Stefanie Sun, Nicholas Tse, Joey Yung, and others beside him.

If he were discovered, he would have to spend a lot of time exchanging pleasantries, and he didn't want to waste his breath.

"Liu Jing, Liu Jing, over here..." Cheng Long, with his sharp eyes, shouted loudly, disregarding the fact that they were still rehearsing.

He thought this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and when he tried to contact Liu Jing several times, he always said they would talk after the Olympics.

"Good morning, brother." Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Liu Jing greeted him openly.

"It's getting late, the sun is about to set," Stefanie Sun said with a smile.

"Thirteenth Sister, for me, every moment is morning." Liu Jing said seriously, and then greeted Liu Dehua and the others one by one.

He doesn't have many friends in the film and television industry, but he knows quite a few people in the music industry.

"Liu Jing, that costume change show was filmed so well! Every transition was different," Karen Mok praised.

"Sister, you're my confidante. Only you have noticed my good intentions," Liu Jing said with a smile.

“Haha, because they are professionals, and I am an amateur,” Karen Mok laughed.

Cheng Long pulled Liu Jing aside, saying, "Brother, let's talk in private."

Liu Jing didn't want to lend it, but in the end he still had to.

"Brother, Bai Bing doesn't want to play Yu Shu, she doesn't want to stand in front of the camera, there's nothing I can do," Liu Jing sighed.

"It's not about Bai Bing, do you know Lin Peng?" Cheng Long and Liu Jing put their arms around each other's shoulders. Liu Dehua looked on absentmindedly. This scene seemed so familiar, and he couldn't help but feel that they weren't doing anything good.

"I know." Liu Jing's expression was strange. Did his older brother take a liking to it?
“I want to sign her. I’ve asked around, and she seems to have a good relationship with you,” Cheng Long explained.

The old fox was very perceptive. When he heard this news, his first thought was that this person was having an affair with Liu Jing.

Good brothers don't poach each other's partners; that's his principle.

"If you want to sign her, either ask her or ask Lao Zhang." Liu Jing was speechless; I hadn't exchanged more than a few words with her.

"Old Zhang is arguing with Old Zhang right now, so let's not ask him." Cheng Long shrugged, worried that digging up Liu Jing's woman would cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

"What's going on? Zhang Weiping is here?"

"The nominations for the Hundred Flowers Awards have been announced. 'Curse of the Golden Flower' has only one nomination: Zhou Jielun is nominated for Best Supporting Actor."

"Tsk tsk, that's really pitiful."

(End of this chapter)