Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 454 Definitely Not Surnamed Liu

Tong Liya is filming "The Maid Under the Big House" at Hengdian World Studios.

She shed her glamorous dance costumes and donned simple clothes. Her timid appearance and submissive eyes made her look exactly like a maidservant.

The charm she inadvertently revealed seemed to indicate that this maid was no ordinary person.

Her acting skills are indeed very good; she often receives praise from directors and affirmation from those around her.

"knock off!"

With the announcement that filming was over, the atmosphere on set immediately relaxed.

The words that working people like to hear most are "bonus" and "off work".

"Sister Ya Ya, you did a great job today, just as well as those veteran actors."

"That's right, there was a scene where Teacher Zhao almost couldn't catch it."

"Sister Ya Ya, I heard you and Liu Jing are on good terms. When is he coming to visit the set?"

"Ya Ya, are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to a movie."

As soon as Tong Liya stepped out of the frame, a group of men and women surrounded her. There were other actors, as well as crew members. There were chattering girlfriends, and also men with ill intentions.

She was dressed simply as a maid, and looked rather plain, but men could not forget her unparalleled beauty on the Olympic opening ceremony stage.

Now that she's right beside me, I'm eager to find an opportunity to get close to her.

Tong Liya wasn't flustered, just a little puzzled; people hadn't been this enthusiastic a few days ago. Some even looked at her strangely—not with lust, but with schadenfreude and mockery.

She understood what was going on; after the Olympic opening ceremony, she and Zhang Yimou were constantly rumored to be having an affair.

Zhang Weiping once stated that the spaceflight program had nothing to do with them, and that they should take a look at which company it belonged to. He added that the opening ceremony directing team wasn't just Zhang Yimou.

The rumors about Tong Liya and Zhang Yimou have been clarified, but from then on, the news that she was Liu Jing's kept woman spread like wildfire, and it was impossible to clarify.

Some curious people followed the timeline and discovered that the two had known each other since 2002.

Some people also said that Liu Jing went to great lengths to get Tong Liya on the opening ceremony.

Few people would believe there wasn't something fishy going on. Even if there wasn't, people would still want to fabricate something, like a scandal—what the gossip-loving public loves to hear.

A little over a month ago, on her birthday, she was filming on set, in the drama "The Maid Under the Big House".

Liu Jing didn't come to visit the set; instead, he sent her a package containing three birthday gifts.

The first gift was an invitation to the play "The Vigilantes in Masks". This play was tailor-made for Liu Shishi by the sugar maker, and even if she didn't ask for it, Lao Cai would still give her Feng Si Niang.

But the little lion asked for it, which kept Lao Cai up for several nights. Because of this, he worked through the National Day holiday to plan an equity incentive scheme. As soon as the holiday ended, he held a large meeting to inform all employees.

In the TV series "The Vigilantes in Masks," Li Guoli thought Tong Liya was quite suitable for a role and was preparing to include her as one of the candidates. However, with Liu Jing's intervention, Tong Liya became the most suitable person.

The second gift was a pickup card. With the card, she could go to a custom clothing store and pick up a dance costume made to her measurements.

Liu Jing's eyes are the ruler, and his hands are the track; with just a few movements, he understands all the data perfectly.

In his eyes, Xixi, Shishi, Jingtian, and Baibing all have dance backgrounds, but none of them dance as beautifully as Tong Liya.

Since you're so talented, you should use your skills to frequently send people dance costumes.

The third gift was a blue jade fish, a standard item from Liu Jing's fishpond.

At first glance, it seems unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, it reveals a hidden secret. On the fish scales on both sides, Liu Jing has carved two poems with superb skills.

One of the inscriptions reads: "In the north there is a beautiful woman, peerless and independent. One glance could topple a city, a second glance could topple a nation. How could one not know that such beauty could topple cities and nations, for such a woman is hard to find again?"

The other side reads, "Her demeanor is refined and virtuous, her skin delicate and her figure well-proportioned. Her embroidered silk robes shine in the late spring, adorned with golden peacocks and silver unicorns."

Tong Liya was very happy; her slight resentment vanished instantly, leaving only a deep sense of gratitude.

Although the jade fish is ordinary, it is priceless because Liu Jing carved it by hand. Every scale and every character is imbued with the heartfelt dedication of his beloved.

Liu Jing hadn't expected that simply giving a gift would instantly boost Tong Liya's favorability rating to 87 points.

The next day, Tong Liya changed into a new outfit, making sure to show off the jade fish around her neck, which looked lifelike against her collarbone.

Unexpectedly, someone in the crew recognized its value and immediately remarked, "Sister Ya Ya, the jade fish is so beautiful, it matches your outfit perfectly today. Was it a gift from Liu Jing?"

The entire crew stared at them, their gazes a mixture of subtle emotions—a mixture of realization, disdain, jealousy, and mockery…

This person is treating her like Liu Jing's mistress!

Tong Liya will never forget that moment; she felt an urge to kill Yuan Shanshan.

In the past few days, with the release of the recording of Xiaoxue calling out "Dad," everyone's gaze towards her has become subtly different. Last time it was stealing glances at her collarbone; this time it's stealing glances at her belly.

Tong Liya was used to it, so she responded generously and then went to remove her makeup.

When she returned to the hotel, she happened to run into Yuan Shanshan, who was about to leave, and Yuan Shanshan pulled her into the room.

"Sister Ya Ya, I was just about to come find you. I'll tell you something exciting." Yuan Shanshan said mysteriously.

Tong Liya didn't want to listen. This woman was gossipy and loved to stir up trouble. She didn't know how Yang Mi could put up with her. She and Yang Mi had a good relationship, and Yuan Shanshan was Yang Mi's roommate. As a friend of a friend, she had to give her some face.

However, Yuan Shanshan didn't wait for her response and started playing the video directly.

After hearing those two sentences, Tong Liya really wanted to hear more.

"Sister Ya Ya, do you think this recording is just a hoax?" Yuan Shanshan carefully examined Tong Liya's expression.

"I don't know." Tong Liya shook her head, unwilling to offer any further opinion. Who knows what would happen if Yuan Shanshan spread these words?

Yuan Shanshan didn't take it seriously. She had asked Yang Mi about Zhang Min having a child a few days ago. Yang Mi was even more shocked than her; she didn't think Tong Liya would know something her roommate didn't.

Liu Yifei definitely knew, and was probably the first to know. Then came Gao Yuanyuan and Bai Bing; Pang Bing likely knew as well. After Liu Yifei released the recording, Pang Bing immediately registered a Weibo account to offer her blessings to Zhang Min and express her admiration for Liu Jing.

Fat Bing's actions were only a few minutes slower than Liu Yifei's.

In comparison, Yang Mi and Jing Tian were much slower to react, while Tong Liya seemed to have just found out.

In other words, Yang Mi and Tong Liya have not yet entered Liu Jing's inner circle.

"Sister Ya Ya, when you and Liu Jing have a child, you'll definitely rise to the top in one step," Yuan Shanshan said with a smile.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Tong Liya didn't want to speak.

“Sister Ya Ya, people's hearts change. Liu Yifei is a fairy, and you are a goddess. We're no less than her. You two have been together for months, and feelings have naturally developed. Liu Rijin is a womanizer; it's impossible for him not to be moved. If you say you two have nothing going on, don't say I don't believe it, the whole country won't believe it. If I were you, I would definitely find a way to get someone killed…”

"We're just friends," Tong Liya interrupted, her tone firm. "Do you want me to show you my hymen?"

Although she is a dancer, I don't know if there are still any left, she is definitely a fresh face.

Tong Liya felt quite pathetic thinking about this. She'd already turned twenty-six, and that thing was still there.

Liu Rijing, we've known each other for seven years, and you still let it stay? No wonder netizens say you're incompetent.

"Meeting Yang Guo once and your life is ruined"—this saying is absolutely true. If we hadn't met seven years ago and hadn't had so much interaction, we might have kids who are already old enough to run errands. So, Liu Jing, you owe me a child.

"Sis, we're best friends, so don't hide it from me. Two months ago, it was your birthday, and that gift must have been from Liu Jing." Yuan Shanshan pouted, and seeing that Tong Liya was about to argue, she delivered the final blow, "Yang Mi also has gifts like jade fish, and I've even seen Liu Shishi and Jing Tian wearing them. It's standard at Liu Jing's fishpond."

It would have been better if this matter hadn't been brought up, because once it was, Tong Liya was filled with anger.

Yuan Shanshan seemed to have made a slip of the tongue that day; she was sure it was intentional. They're all actors; who can't act?

That woman is truly despicable. After filming wrapped, I will never contact her again.

"Sister, let's not worry about whether Min's child is Liu Jing's or not. If you have a son or daughter with him, you'll be set for life. It's not impossible for Liu Jing to marry you," Yuan Shanshan urged, bringing up the matter of children again.

"Don't talk nonsense, there's nothing to it, Liu Yifei has already denied it." Tong Liya's anger subsided, but her expression became tense, as if she were afraid that someone was overhearing her.

"Tch! In our circle, a denial is the same as solid evidence." Yuan Shanshan scoffed, then said sadly, "If it weren't for Yang Mi back then, I would have already won over Liu Jing. There wouldn't have been any chance for that bitch Liu Shishi."

The more she thought about it, the more unbalanced she felt. Even though Bai Bing later made up for it with other resources, she still felt that she couldn't compare to Zhou Zhiruo.

After "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" aired, Bai Bing wanted to sign her, but Yuan Shanshan thought about it and refused, citing that she already had an agent.

It's not that she has a particularly good relationship with her agent, but rather that she'd rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of an ox.

Spring and Autumn is rich in resources, but it also means fierce competition. If she signs in, she'll just be an ordinary minor actress, not even as good as Zhang Tianai, not to mention that there are people like Tang Yan, Zhou Yang, and Tong Liya ahead of her, and five top actresses above them.

Besides, competing for resources with a group of women is nowhere near as easy as seducing a man.

If she manages to win over Liu Jing, she will definitely not fail like her roommate.

She and Liu Jing were not only from the same hometown but also classmates, which gave them a natural advantage.

Whether Liu Jing has a girlfriend or is married is not something she needs to consider.

Unfortunately, Yang Mi was dishonest; she never included Liu Jing in their gatherings. She had no opportunity to use her martial arts skills.

“Sister Ya Ya, it doesn’t matter whether I want Zhou Zhiruo or not. I think you are actually the most suitable candidate for Zhou Zhiruo. If Liu Jing were to give Zhou Zhiruo to you, you would definitely perform better than Liu Shishi.” Yuan Shanshan spoke up for Tong Liya.

"I was preparing for the Olympic opening ceremony at the time, and Shishi performed very well; I wasn't as good as her." Tong Liya was restless. Every word you say is provocative; what are you really up to? I haven't offended you at all.

"Sister, you're being too modest. In our industry, if you don't fight, you won't have a chance; if you don't struggle, you'll sink to the bottom. Look at Liu Shishi, she became a sensation because of Zhou Zhiruo, and now she's the undisputed number one at Sugar People. And that's not all, I heard she even became a shareholder of Sugar People because of it." Yuan Shanshan's tone was undisguisedly sour.

There is no causal relationship between Liu Shishi becoming a shareholder of Sugarman and Zhou Zhiruo becoming a sensation.

The words were on the tip of her tongue, but Tong Liya swallowed them back. She felt that if she spoke, the conversation would go on and on.

"Sister Ya Ya, let me tell you. Yang Mi has long wanted to get pregnant, but unfortunately, her belly won't cooperate. Judging from the looks on Gao Yuanyuan's, Liu Shishi's, and Jing Tian's faces, it's probably Liu Jing's doing. It makes sense; wealthy families value offspring highly. These young masters who play around with women don't leave any children. Next time you're with Liu Jing, you could..."

"I'm tired, I'm going back to my room to rest." Tong Liya left with a cold face.

I kept muttering to myself on the way, thinking, "That guy has to give me a chance."

Over the past year, I've almost become a permanent resident in Hengdian.

That guy is heartless. He left me, a flower from the Western Regions, untouched. Is the reason I don't have children because I'm incapable?
boom……

Tong Liya left in a hurry, which Yuan Shanshan saw as a hasty retreat. She couldn't help but laugh, "Tch! Look at that slutty behavior. He calls himself a friend? Only an idiot would believe that. Well, Yang Mi and he were brothers for a lifetime."
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When Sisi released the recording, the other three members of the Very Sweet Group were having tea at a teahouse in Yandu.

Dahlia's "Love is Not Blind" has been published, and I'm giving away a few signed copies to everyone.

The publication of the novel also meant that preparations for the film had officially begun, and the three of them gathered together to discuss things.

Yang Mi is also very busy. Her studio was only recently established, and the first drama she took on under the studio's name was "Love is Not Blind".

This is very strange, at least in Liu Jing's eyes.

He thought it was impossible for Shu Chang to invite Yang Mi to be the female lead, since the two were like oil and water and hated each other.

Yang Mi would never act in a drama directed by Shu Chang. She had previously received invitations from production teams, but knowing that Shu Chang was on set, she refused without hesitation.

So since her debut, Yang Mi has worked with actresses like Xixi, Jing Tian, ​​Tang Yan, Liu Shishi, and Tong Liya, but she has never acted with Shu Chang.

This time, Liu Jing was wrong. Jing Tian told Yang Mi the information, as well as Shu Chang's attitude.

It's quite an achievement that these three were able to get together. This was partly due to Xixi's softened attitude and partly due to Jingtian's matchmaking.

The afternoon sun was shining brightly, and the three beauties each displayed their own unique charm.

Yang Mi flipped through a new book, Jing Tian wore headphones, Shu Chang looked at her laptop, and the QQ group icon was flashing.

"Sigh! The TV series 'The Message' didn't become a hit." Looking at the data posted in the group chat, Shu Chang became even more determined to become a director.

She felt that she was falling behind the times in her acting career.

Those who don't know how to manage their followers will eventually be eliminated.

Today's performance on Weibo gave her a glimpse of the arrival of a new era.

She believes that Yang Mi's acting skills are definitely not as good as hers, but she also believes that she can't catch up with Yang Mi in terms of fan management. It seems that Yang Mi was born to do this job.

"With pearls and jade before your eyes, who would look at trash?" Yang Mi never tires of criticizing Shu Chang.

The TV series "The Message" was released two days earlier than the movie, and its broadcast effect was indeed mediocre, but Hunan TV did a lot of business in attracting sponsors.

Comparing people with others will lead to death, and comparing goods with goods will lead to throwing away.

Shu Chang's portrayal of Li Ningyu wasn't bad, but it fell short compared to the film version.

Zeng Li looks stunning in a cheongsam; she's even more elegant than Shu Chang.

"It's no wonder Sister Changchang is being criticized; Hunan TV edited it haphazardly. Sister Yuanyuan is furious and is currently negotiating with Hunan TV." Jing Tian said casually, listening to the recording over and over again.

Jing Tian had no other thoughts on her mind; she was admiring Sister Qianqian's progress. She was also improving, but clearly not as much as Sister Qianqian.

This play should have been written by Sister Sissi, and she could see Sister Sissi's various thoughts in it.

Each time I listen, I gain a deeper understanding and feel a renewed appreciation.

Shu Chang couldn't help but say, "Tian Tian, ​​what's so good about this? Don't you know what happened to Xiao Xue?"

"I know." Jing Tian took off her headphones. None of you go to Sister Min's house as often as I do.

"Zhang Xueting, what a nice name! It was Qianqian who came up with it. I wonder what my future child will be named." Yang Mi said leisurely. Liu Yifei, you've really set a good example.

She had already listened to the recording, but only once; it wasn't interesting.

“It’s definitely not surnamed Liu,” Shu Chang mocked.

"Will do."

Yang Mi revealed a mysterious smile, "Once I get pregnant, I'll find someone with the surname Liu to have a fake marriage, and then the child will have the surname Liu."

As for which Liu it is, Ms. Li knows.

(End of this chapter)