Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 364 Scenic Romance Exposed

Good morning!
morning!
The atmosphere on set was not good this morning.

You greet me, I respond with a single sentence, and that's it.

Especially after Liu Jing arrived, there was no more whispering, not even eye contact.

When something happens in the entertainment industry, the people on the front lines of gossip aren't entertainment reporters or netizens, but rather the crew members and extras.

Extras are highly mobile, with diverse and timely access to information. This group in Hengdian has formed a network, developing unique information channels, including legitimate job postings from various production crews, as well as gossip and rumors.

Eating melons is a common occurrence, a spice in a dull life.

Today is different; they've stumbled upon their own film crew's gossip. One is a celestial beauty, the other the youngest director to earn over 100 million yuan; the two have developed a forbidden romance. Even if they're not siblings, this gossip is anything but small, and the producer and male lead are equally captivating.

Many people are worried that the film might not be able to continue. The male lead has done something so outrageous.

Some even glared at him with hatred, saying, "You, Liu Jing, are a complete scoundrel, stealing from your own post."

Pooh……

It was midnight, the time when night owls are out and about, and the news about Liu Yifei and Liu Jing was blown up and quickly spread across the entire internet.

The so-called "material" consisted of a few photos: one of the two holding hands while shopping, another of Qianqian feeding Liu Jing, another of the two cuddling, another of Liu Jing with his arm around Qianqian's waist, and yet another of Liu Jing kissing Qianqian's forehead. Many of these actions went beyond the boundaries of a sibling relationship. This isn't just a case of a brother-supporting sister; it's clearly a sibling-like romance.

Liu Jing immediately contacted Sister Li, asking, "Did you have someone release them?" Sister Li denied it, saying she was investigating. Then, as if injected with adrenaline, Sister Li told Liu Jing with high spirits, "Don't worry about this, just focus on filming."

He contacted Xixi again, asking if she had lost her phone. Xixi replied that she had transferred all the sensitive photos from her phone to her computer.

Liu Jing was very impressed; how long had the person taking these photos been following them?

These photos wouldn't be anything special if they were taken of other celebrities; they're too plain, with absolutely no sex scenes.

But this is a celestial being, and these two are siblings; that would be a catastrophe.

Media outlets worked overtime to write articles, and this morning, all sorts of eye-catching news appeared online and in the media, even before everyone else started work.

Many of the articles were written in advance, mainly targeting Liu Jing, and then steer the discussion towards the upcoming film "Under the City Wall".

This time, they stood on the moral high ground and condemned Liu Jing's ugliness and crimes.

The two brothers spent half an hour guessing last night, going through all sorts of possibilities. Liu Jing even told Yang Mi about Scarlett O'Hara from the US, but they still never considered this possibility.

As for Yang Mi, why did you expose these things if you didn't have anything to hide? It made her move back to her own room last night.

The women come and go, but Liu Yifei remains constant. In Liu Jing's life, these women are merely supporting characters; Liu Yifei is the true protagonist.

They all aspire to be the leading lady, or at the very least, the second or third female lead.

The people who least want the romance to be exposed are not the two main characters, but the supporting actresses.

If Liu Jing didn't have a girlfriend, they would have fewer concerns. But now that their relationship is completely public, they have to be careful about the potential impact on their daily interactions with Liu Jing.

Previously, we only paid attention to Liu Yifei's attitude; from now on, we need to be aware of the gaze and supervision of countless people.

For Liu Jing, whoever you bring up will have some impact.

But you're using Sissi as an example? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

Sisi tried to hint at it indirectly several times, but was "debunked" by netizens.

She was called a "brother-supporting demon" on the last episode of "Happy Camp," and she's still upset about it to this day.

I got a lie detector at home and test myself all the time.

They also built a small greenhouse in the courtyard to grow coriander, which they planned to juice for Liu Jing to drink every day.

So Sisi remained calm and prepared to build another vegetable shed to grow catnip, which Liu Jing loved to eat.

For Sister Li, this was like a godsend. She had prepared her response two years in advance and had even planned various tactics. The script was all written; she was just waiting for the romance to be exposed so she could hold a press conference and explain everything in detail.

Little did they know that their attempts to subtly guide her were thwarted by the fairy powder.

Gradually, Sister Li lost her temper. She thought, "Fine, let them be. I can't very well expose this myself."

Sister Li used to care a lot about Yifei Fairy Residence, but she gradually faded out of it, and now she has even stopped providing financial support.

For those in the know, isn't this Liu Jingxin's publicity stunt? Three dramas, three different formulas; young people certainly have a knack for it. This time, he's directly using "Feng Shui Love" for hype.

No wonder they were reluctant to make an official announcement before; they were waiting for the right moment.

So everyone waited and saw what Liu Jing would do next, and also wanted to learn from him.

"Liu Jing, where's Yang Mi? Why didn't she come with you today?" Li Guoli walked into the film crew while munching on a steamed bun, unaware of the strange atmosphere. He was unaware of the late-night revelation.

"I guess I overslept." Liu Jing checked the time; it wasn't even seven o'clock yet.

“Do you not know if she overslept or not? Today’s scene is very important. You hurry back and wake her up. This is… Old Zhao, why are you pulling me? He’s an actor, not a director. Can’t I say anything to him? Hey, what’s wrong with your eyes? Is it…” Li Guoli was speaking when Zhao Shiyao pulled him away.

Liu Jing sighed. Good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels fast. The speed at which this news spreads is truly astounding.

Today's scene is indeed important. In Leizhou City, Xuejian is about to marry Yunting and realizes her own feelings. She leaves Yunting and finds Jingtian, where the two confess their love to each other.

This scene was filmed after 4 or 5 pm, when the sunlight is at its best.

During the day, Yang Mi can film other scenes first, and then sleep in a little longer.

The staff are busy setting up cameras, tidying up the ground, adjusting the lights, and setting up scenery...

Liu Jing watched for a while, feeling somewhat helpless. Usually, these people would joke and laugh with him, but today they were all silent as if he had become a man-eating tiger.

He didn't care about those photos at all, which is nothing compared to Teacher Chen.

Besides, it will be made public sooner or later, and now is a good time.

His biggest concern wasn't these things; he felt that the other side had been preparing for months and couldn't possibly have only used these methods.

In response, he strictly ordered Xixi, Zhang Min, Gao Yuanyuan, Bai Bing, and others to avoid traveling abroad unnecessarily, especially for personal matters. He also forbade them from accepting any projects related to Orange Sky or Japanese capital.

If Iris Chang had lived in the country, her life would have been unbearable.

Before long, Li Guoli brought Zhao Shiyao back, looking nonchalant. "I thought it was something serious. It's nothing. It's good that you two understand. Career prospects and such aren't that important to Liu Yifei. At worst, she can just go home and inherit the family business."

Zhao Shiyao was unaware of the secret between the siblings beforehand, but Lao Li had already noticed it, even earlier than Lao Cai.

Last year, because of this incident, Lao Cai made a blunder and went back to Tangren to cause trouble for Lao Li.

Old Li also made a few sarcastic remarks about Old Cai, "Are you even a woman? Do you need a man like me to remind you of something so obvious?"

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant." Zhao Shiyao shook his head, circling around Liu Jing, clapping his hands in praise, "You used a talent show for 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber' to promote 'The Yin-Yang Sacred Flame Token.' You used 'My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox' to warm up 'Painted Skin.' I even asked you a while ago how you planned to promote 'Under the City Wall.' Now I know, it's truly brilliant, beyond words."

"..." Liu Jing gasped, incredulous. You actually think that? Holy crap, do other people think that too?

"Brilliant! Liu Jing, you're a true genius in the publicity world. Publicity—who says you have to follow the usual path? This is what publicity is all about. You shouldn't be at Beijing Film Academy; you should be at Communication University of China." Zhao Shiyao's eyes burned with admiration, as if he were witnessing the arrival of a peerless genius. "Director, I think I'll go back and call Yang Mi." Liu Jing didn't know what to say; no matter how he explained, it all seemed rather dry.

"Forget it. Let her sleep a little longer. The filming is in the afternoon, so it's fine if it's later." Li Guoli's expression was full of understanding. Yang Mi's good days were over, so there was no need to lower himself to her level.

Li Guoli thought it was a good thing that the relationship between Liu Jing and Liu Yifei was exposed. With this constraint, Liu Jing might not necessarily change his ways, but he would definitely restrain his behavior. He felt that without Liu Yifei's restraint, no woman could escape Liu Jing's clutches in any film crew he was on.

At such a young age, you are exceptionally talented and should not waste your time. Spending your limited time chasing girls is a waste; you should use it for creative endeavors.

Nangong's mother also thought it was a good thing.

Liu Shishi was speechless. She didn't have any scenes to film today, and she didn't want to go anywhere. She just wanted to stay in the hotel and sleep.

She was sleeping soundly and even had a dream. In her dream, the Kingdom of Jiang still existed, and she and her brother were planting sunflowers in the palace—one, two, three…

She took a handkerchief and wiped her brother's sweat. The two siblings smiled at each other, a warmth and comfort that was indescribable.

Her brother even smeared ash on her face with his dirty hands. She refused to accept it and chased after him, hitting him.

She could never catch up with her valiant brother, but he deliberately let her catch up, and she punched his chest with her little fists.

bang bang bang...

She seemed to feel her brother's heartbeat, and their hearts drew closer and closer.

bang bang bang...

Her brother lowered his head, she closed her eyes, her heart pounding like a drum…

Then she woke up. It wasn't drumming at all; it was clearly someone knocking on the door.

"Mom, what are you doing? It's only six o'clock." The little lion rubbed his hair irritably, and when he noticed his mother peeking inside, he pulled her in. "Look, look, there are no men inside."

She had only been on set for a short time when her mother joined as her assistant. She wasn't this dedicated during the filming of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre"—she never left the set.

He would stay in her room until very late every night, and often come to surprise her early in the morning.

If it weren't for her strong opposition, her mother would still be living in the same room as her.

"What man or woman? Let me tell you something, kid. That guy and his sister... tsk tsk tsk, that's Liu Yifei."

Nangong's mother had been through it all; her daughter couldn't fool her. The thought of her little cabbage being taken by a pig filled her with heartache.

She felt that the exposure of Fengjing's relationship was a great thing, and her daughter should give up on it.

My daughter won't give up, and neither will Liu Jing. You already have a proper girlfriend; if you keep bothering my daughter, I'll beat you to death.

So, for the first time ever, Nangong's mother arrived at the film set early in the morning. She not only gave Liu Jing a friendly look but also asked him a few words of concern. Liu Jing was truly flattered.

Yang Mi was equally flattered, as Li Guoli usually had very strict requirements for her. She hadn't done morning exercises today, had gotten up late, and didn't wake up until after nine. After getting ready, she arrived at the film set at ten.

She was prepared to be scolded by the director, but to her surprise, the director asked her a couple of questions in a gentle manner and then told her to hurry up and get her makeup done so they could rehearse their lines later.

"Aren't we filming the scene where Jingtian and Xuejian confess their feelings for each other today? Why does it feel like we're about to break up?" Yang Mi changed her clothes and ran to her older brother's side to mutter.

"We never even held hands, so how can we break up?" Liu Jing glanced at the clothes; they were custom-made for Yang Mi before her upgrade, and now they were a bit too small.

Yang Mi took a deep breath; those words really stung. If it weren't for everyone's strange looks and constant probing this way, I would have shown them what holding hands really meant.

"Yang Mi, today's scene is crucial, and it's also the sweetest scene in our show. How are your preparations going?" Li Guoli walked over with the script in his hand.

"Director, I know the lines by heart, and every detail is second nature to me. I already rehearsed with Mu Tou last night... yesterday, so I guarantee there won't be any problems," Yang Mi said confidently.

The director valued this scene, but she valued it even more; it was a perfect opportunity to publicly display their affection.

She not only acted opposite Liu Jing, but also constantly reenacted various scenes in her dreams and in her heart.

"Great!" Li Guoli was pleased. He spread out the script and changed the subject, "Liu Jing, Yang Mi, I'm not worried about the lines. You two have never had any issues with that. We'll use a two-camera setup during filming. One camera will focus on Liu Jing's profile, capturing the changes in his eyes, from roguish to affectionate. The other camera will be a close-up of Yang Mi's micro-expressions, first anger, then emotion, and finally, her eyes reddening. Can you do that? Especially the crying scenes. If not, we'll use eye drops."

"No need. It's a bit difficult, I need to get a feel for it." Yang Mi wasn't so confident anymore.

“We have plenty of time to get into the swing of things,” Li Guoli responded, pointing to the crane arm. “That camera is for shooting panoramic shots, looking down from a high place. You guys need to forget about that camera later. It will be moving back and forth, so don’t let it distract you.”

"Understood." Yang Mi nodded. Finding the camera and forgetting the camera are essential skills, and she has even trained specifically in this area.

“Yang Mi, when you're punching and kicking Liu Jing, you have to be careful with the force. For example, in the scene where you hit Liu Jing, the first hit is to vent your anger, so the movement should be quite big. The second hit is to express your grievance, so you need to hold back the force. The third hit should be accompanied by a choked voice and a trembling upper hand. Later during filming, the action director will be on set counting and controlling the rhythm, so you need to pay attention to that…”

Li Guoli not only explained, but also demonstrated. How to move? How to speak? How to kick? He demonstrated everything.

"That's all for today's scenes. We'll adjust them little by little during filming later. Be sure to pay attention to the gradual development of emotions and don't rush. But I think this kind of scene won't be difficult for you young couples..."

Yang Mi listened attentively, and upon hearing this, she quickly explained, "Director, you've got it wrong. We're brothers, not lovers."

"Oh, you broke up?" Li Guoli joked. "Do you really think I'm stupid? The couple on set have already become a couple. Your explanation is weak."

"We never even held hands, so what's this talk of breaking up? We were a couple in the movie, but after filming wrapped, we're back to being brothers." Yang Mi's expression was melancholic, conveying both an explanation to the director and a complaint about her older brother.

"Life is like a play, and a play is like life. There's no difference. Having it briefly is also a kind of beauty." Li Guoli sighed, thinking back to decades ago when he was the same way.

"Director, you can go back over there now. We feel awkward rehearsing with you here." Liu Jing pointed behind the monitor. "You two are even making comments, you must have a lot of free time."

Li Guoli scoffed, "Pah, scumbag. Watching you two act out this, I'm the one who's embarrassed."

"What are you all doing? Get your act together! Are we still filming? If you don't want to, get out..." Li Guoli, hands on his hips, yelled at the crew. He had noticed the tense atmosphere on set a while ago and was ready to straighten things out.

Old Li's scolding was quite effective, and the crew quickly returned to normal.

Time flies, and sweet moments pass even faster. The sun gradually moved westward, and soon it was time to film their scenes.

Yang Mi looked somewhat disappointed and sighed softly, realizing that acting together could be so sweet.

Tang Xuejian and Jing Tian stood facing each other, only a few steps apart.

The positions were all in place, and all departments were ready.

“Action…”

Tang Xuejian's eyes brightened as she looked at Jing Tian, ​​"Cai Ya, what I saw when I looked up must be..."

Jing Tian lost some of his roguishness and gained more seriousness. "It's Tian, ​​the Jing of scenery, the Tian of Jing Tian..."

puff……

Many staff members laughed, saying, "Scenery? You're only interested in scenery."

It's confirmed! "Scenery Romance" is just a publicity stunt; they have no bottom line when it comes to box office success.

Li Guoli was furious. "Clear the area! Get the hell out of here!"

(End of this chapter)