Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 146 is not optimistic, nineteen-year-old Zhao Jinmai
#TV series wraps up filming#
#TheBeginningofTVSeries#
The 8th day is the first day after the creation of the new world.

In the 8th year, some people have overcome the seven-year itch in their careers and entered a stage of ease and composure.

In the seventh month of 2021, we finished two months of filming and wrapped up production.

I've heard that August is a season when time cycles are frequent, and an "8" rotated 90 degrees is the infinity symbol.

However, we didn't start filming in August; we finished in July and ended a month-and-a-half-long trip with a "Happy wrap-up!"

Travelers who lack fantastical encounters can still create their own dreams by working day and night.

Together, we experienced rainy days on Xiamen Island, smelled the wonderful scent of the seaside after the rain, captured the same magnificent sunset, were busy like spinning tops, and were as joyful as children.

Then let's celebrate the wrap-up of filming! Those who have traveled across mountains and seas will meet again across mountains and seas.

Grateful to have met you, to all of you who have an undying passion.

#TV series wraps up filming#
"Happy wrap-up! Looking forward to Xiao Heyun and newcomer Jiang Qing!"

"Happy wrap-up! Looking forward to Xiao Heyun!"

"Happy wrap-up! Looking forward to Zhao Jinmai! Looking forward to Li Shiqing!"

"Happy wrap-up! Looking forward to Jiang Shen's acting debut!"

"Happy wrap-up! Looking forward to Xiao Heyun and Li Shiqing! Looking forward to the anti-explosion CP going online!"

……

At 7 p.m., the moment the official Weibo account of "The Beginning" posted the wrap-up photos, a large number of fans who had set the account as a special follower immediately flocked to it.

In the nine-grid illustration, Jiang Qing's clothes, lifted by the blast wave, are frozen in the shape of a wind blade, while Zhao Jinmai, curled up in his arms, looks like a fledgling bird with broken wings.

In the final group photo, Huang Jue's comical gesture of holding up a red envelope and Liu Yijun's police hat flipped up to the back of his head became the laughing points of many netizens.

When "Xiao Heyun and Li Shiqing's wrap-up photos" suddenly topped the trending search list, fans of the original novel were crying and wailing in the comments section.

"Is that bloodstain at the corner of Jiang Qing's eye real?! The sense of damage it creates completely blows away all the battle-damaged makeup in the Chinese entertainment industry!"

"Is the origami crane that Mai Mai is holding some kind of key prop?"

"The police ID number that Liu Yijun showed in his pocket is exactly the same as the one in the novel. Did the production team use calipers to cut the original text?"

"All I want to say is that the anti-bomb couple is a perfect match! Hehe!"

"Filming has finally wrapped! I must say, that's incredibly efficient! Less than two months? I can't wait for it to be released!"

"Praise if the acting is good! Criticize if the acting is bad! I can't wait to critique this show!"

"I trust all the other actors, but this Jiang Qing, what are you doing here in the film and television industry, a tech guy? Don't let your bad luck spoil the whole bunch!"

"These people who cross over are basically just here to have some fun, don't have too high hopes."

"I watched some behind-the-scenes footage, and I think his acting was pretty good! Also, the behind-the-scenes video of his cameo as Brother Xiuta last time was great too."

"Oh well! It's no use saying all this now, filming is already over. Let's just hope his acting is up to par. If it's really bad, then don't blame me for yelling at him!"

"It's just..."

Judging from the comments section, many netizens, especially fans of the original novel, are quite worried about whether Jiang Qing can portray Xiao Heyun well.

The reactions of straight men on Hupu were particularly peculiar. In the popular post in the film and television section, "Rate Jiang Qing's acting in the explosion scene," 83% of the JRs gave it a score of 9.9, with the reason being highly consistent: "Acting that makes me forget he is a tech company boss is good acting."

Judging from the behind-the-scenes videos released by the production team, Jiang Qing's acting skills are flawless.

However, most netizens are used to production companies releasing the most exciting parts of the entire work first to attract attention, so they are still taking a wait-and-see attitude for the time being.

Bilibili's film and television section erupted in celebration, with video editors rushing to create a comparison video of "Jiang Qing's acting evolution."

From her initial awkwardness in front of the camera at Peach Blossom Village to her ease when surrounded by more than ten cameras on the set of "The Beginning," the screen was filled with "terrifyingly terrifying."

What truly ignited public outrage was a screenshot of a WeChat Moments post by a well-known film and television investor.

"Using Jiang Qing at noon is like sending Messi to goal in the World Cup final; that's not how you do crossover."

Within five minutes of the screenshot being leaked, the hashtag #JiangQingCrossoverControversy# had garnered over 100 million views.

Netizens are questioning whether this investor is Jiang Qing's friend, saying that he's really exaggerating!

Messi?

Am I, Cristiano Ronaldo, not worthy?

People were collectively excited and launched a "Grand Awards for Bizarre Crossover Behaviors in the Chinese Entertainment Industry" under the topic.

"A certain top singer can only make a crooked mouth when acting, a certain movie star was ridiculed as a 'soul singer' when he released an album, and Jiang Qing's actual performance is still questionable."

Zhao Jinmai's fan club suddenly released a secretly filmed video of the crew having dinner last week. In the video, Jiang Qing is using chopsticks to pick fish bones from a girl's bones. The screen is filled with countless "bumped" images, almost completely covering the screen.

The girl with the microscope analyzed frame by frame and found that he changed three different ways of holding chopsticks. The hashtag #JiangQingChopsticksMasterClass# soared to the seventeenth spot on the trending searches with its bizarre postures. The cooking blogger took the opportunity to release a tutorial video on "Xiao Heyun's same method of removing thorns".

What truly ignited the entire internet was the compilation of on-set mistakes posted by the official Weibo account of "The Beginning" immediately after the wrap-up photos.

When Jiang Qing was thrown into the sand dune by the blast wave for the seventh time, his blurt-out remark, "This is much more exciting than writing code," became a popular meme.

Programmers collectively made fun of the meme, and a new open-source project called "loop-breaker" suddenly appeared on GitHub, with the description "dedicated to all Xiao Heyuns who want to break out of the loop."

At 10:26 PM, when public opinion had reached its peak, a washed-up director posted a sarcastic message on Weibo.

"Some people take advantage of their capital backing to trample on professional standards. I suggest introducing a qualification exam for the entertainment industry."

A witty reply appeared in the comments section: "I suggest you take an IQ test first, after all, a resume that can even flop with a third-rate web series does need certification."

The comment garnered over a million likes within half an hour, indirectly making this third-rate director famous.

Within the industry, many film and television companies have become more wary of "The Beginning" due to the heated online discussions.

Regardless of the quality of the drama, judging from the current online feedback, it has garnered a very high level of public attention, which is clearly related to the popularity of Jiang Qing herself.

In light of this, many companies have made "The Beginning" a key focus, especially those with dramas awaiting release. They are already considering how to avoid launching at the same time as "The Beginning," or how to prepare public opinion in advance should they do so if they do compete with it at the same time.

Even in the current situation, no company really believes that "Start" will be a huge success.

According to predictions from many industry veterans, this drama is likely to start strong but end weakly.

After all, even if Teacher Ma makes a movie, the audience still won't buy it, so what can you, Jiang Qing, do?
Jiang Qing knew nothing about any of this.

Or rather, he doesn't have time to deal with these things right now.

At 10:27 p.m., as the tide receded to the edge of the reef, the streetlights cast two long shadows on the beach.

The restaurant entrance was obviously not the place to talk, so Jiang Qing led Zhao Jinmai to the beach across the street, intending to have a proper chat with the girl.

Under the moonlight, Zhao Jinmai kicked a seashell away, watching it bounce and roll into the waves.

The wet sand reflected the moonlight, like scattered silver fragments.

She suddenly stopped, and as she turned around, a faint jasmine scent wafted from her hair.

"Jiang Qing."

The sea breeze made her voice tremble.

"Ok?"

Jiang Qing stopped two steps away from her, the ice cream in her hand starting to drip water.

The streetlights flickered in the distance, casting his shadow in a gentle arc.

"I am nineteen years old."

The girl repeated it again, this time making each word sound like it was being squeezed out from between her teeth.

"It's neither the fifteenth nor the sixteenth." The sound of the tide suddenly became very loud.

Jiang Qing felt her throat was a little dry.

He saw the girl's eyelashes trembling violently, yet she stubbornly tilted her face upwards, the tip of her nose glistening white in the moonlight.

“MaiMai.”

"I know you always treat me like a child."

She took half a step forward, and her canvas shoes sank into the sand.

"But I can choose scripts myself now, I can cook low-fat meals, and I can even fly to auditions by myself."

The waves swept away her last syllable.

The noise of a barbecue stall drifted from afar, the aroma of charcoal fire mingling with the salty sea breeze.

Jiang Qing raised her hand to brush away the strands of hair stuck to her lips, but stopped in mid-air.

"You know, actors are most likely to take the emotions they portray in a play seriously."

He tried his best to remain calm.

I'm afraid you're getting too into character.

"It's not a play!"

Zhao Jinmai's voice suddenly rose, startling the seabirds on the reef.

She was startled and hurriedly covered her mouth, her face turning so red it looked like it could bleed.

"Yeah, sorry"

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she forced them back.

She looked down at the grains of sand stuck to the toes of her shoes, her voice muffled.

"On the day we filmed the kissing scene, you ate three of my mints."

Jiang Qing was stunned.

“Every time you make a mistake, you wipe your lips first.”

She counted the fragments of seashells among the grains of sand.

"But when my hands are shaking so badly that I can't fasten my seatbelt properly, you'll pretend to be looking at the monitor and come over to help me buckle it."

The ice cream in Jiang Qing's hand melted completely, and the sticky liquid dripped onto the beach.

Jiang Qing reached into her pocket for a tissue, and when she pulled it out, a notice folded into a square came out with it.

This was given to him by Zhao Jinmai that afternoon; the back had a crooked cartoon sun drawn on it.

Do you know which shot I like the most?

She suddenly looked up, her eyes shining brightly.

"It wasn't a loop or an explosion. It was during the 27th loop when you were tying my shoelaces on the overpass. The camera was shooting a wide shot at the time, but it was before you squatted down."

I secretly untied your shoelaces.

Jiang Qing continued.

They both laughed out loud, but then fell silent.

The tide came in, and the seawater washed over the soles of Zhao Jinmai's shoes, but she didn't move.

"We'll see."

Jiang Qing suddenly said.

"what?"

"Wait until the [beginning] airs, and until the audience forgets about Li Shiqing and Xiao Heyun."

He took half a step forward, and their shadows merged in the tide.

"If by then you can look me in the eyes and still say what you said tonight..."

Zhao Jinmai suddenly grabbed his wrist.

The girl's palms were burning hot, carrying the damp scent of sea salt.

"You can tell me now!"

"A nineteen-year-old girl"

"It's Zhao Jinmai, who's nineteen years old!"

She stamped her foot in frustration, splashing water that soaked her skirt.

"I started shooting commercials at four and acting in TV dramas at eight. I've seen just as many people and things as you have!"

Jiang Qing finally laughed out loud, and he reached out and grasped the trembling hand.

"Okay, Comrade Zhao Jinmai."

He imitated her tone of voice in the play.

"Then please remember to remind a certain old man after the show ends that there is a girl waiting for his response."

The waves suddenly calmed down.

Zhao Jinmai blinked the water droplets off her eyelashes and reached out her hand to him.

"Hook."

"Is it childish?"

"Who just said I'm a kid at nineteen?"

My little finger wiggled in the moonlight, glistening with the sweetness of sea salt and ice cream.

When their fingertips touched, they both lowered their eyes simultaneously.

After withdrawing his hand, Jiang Qing suddenly remembered something more important, even though he knew the girl in front of him was aware of it.

“MaiMai, you should know that I and…”

"I know."

Zhao Jinmai interrupted him, a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.

"You're a jerk!"

Jiang Qing's lips twitched; this girl was really direct.

"But I believe I can change you!"

The girl confidently set her sights on something.

"Yes, I hope you can always be this brave."

Jiang Qing gave her a thumbs up, which earned him a cute eye roll from the girl.

A moment later, the two began to walk towards the road.

The moonlight stretched their shadows long, with a perfect half-step between them, like an unfinished dash.

(End of this chapter)