Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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Yang Mi's obedient admission of defeat naturally shocked all the celebrities in the room.

As the company's top female employee, they have collaborated quite a bit.

On set, Yang Mi is always the one who has the final say. With the triple support of capital, popularity, and status, even the director has to give her some leeway, let alone make her bow down and submit in front of so many juniors and colleagues.

But just now, she readily admitted defeat without even a word of rebuttal.

This scene was incredibly impactful to everyone present.

Zhang Binbin's mouth was agape in an "O" shape, and he couldn't close it for a long time. His eyes were wide open, as if he had seen something unbelievable.

He stole a glance at Yang Mi, who was sitting there expressionless. The pressure around her was frighteningly low. Then he turned to look at Gu Qing, who was sitting calmly next to him. Gu Qing still had that composed and indifferent look. His heart was instantly in turmoil.

My goodness, she's already won over Honey?
Has the deterrent power of top influencers become so terrifying?

Of course, they didn't dare say a word out loud.

Everyone kept their heads down, pretending to look through the script in their hands, not daring to breathe loudly, for fear that they might be dragged into it if they were not careful.

In their hearts, however, everyone unanimously elevated Gu Qing's image to a higher level.

"It has to be a top star..." someone sighed to themselves. "If even Sister Mi can keep up with it, then Jiahang might have to change its name."

Not to mention these actors,
Even the crew members who had been working on the set for years and were used to the ways of the world, such as the lighting, camera, set management, and props staff, instantly put away all their laxity and secretly became extremely focused.

The back, which had been slouching and casually draped over the shoulders, instantly straightened up;

The quiet chatter that had been taking place instantly fell silent; the entire conference room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

These shrewd individuals exchanged glances, each with only one thought in their minds.

From now on, I'll probably have to treat Gu Qing like my own parents.

Speak softly, act steadily, and be respectful; there can be no carelessness whatsoever.

Film crews are such realistic and materialistic places.

The practice of praising the powerful and belittling the weak, and of bullying the weak and fearing the strong, has long been an unspoken rule of survival.

Aside from the star power and status of the celebrities themselves, it also depends on whether this person has a good temper, whether they have principles, and whether they dare to set rules.
This directly determines whether they cooperate seriously or just pay lip service and go through the motions.

Gu Qing's move just now clearly showed everyone in the crew: she has a temper.

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"Now that everyone is here, let's begin our reading session."

In the almost oppressively quiet conference room, Lin Yufen, the highest-ranking director among them, slowly broke the silence with his words.

She wore a perfectly gentle smile and leaned back in her chair, relaxed.

She genuinely agreed with and approved of Gu Qing's handling of Yang Mi.

In today's TV drama industry, the status of popular celebrities is so high that it's almost a reversal of priorities.

Many actors receive exorbitant salaries, yet they arrive late, leave early, act like divas, don't memorize their lines, and don't delve into their roles, while directors have to accommodate them at every turn.

Even a director with a long track record of hit films and extensive experience like her would have to think twice before having a conflict with an artist of Yang Mi's caliber, and might even have to listen to advice and compromise.

Gu Qing was able to keep Da Mimi under control without making a sound, which not only established the rules of the crew but also shocked everyone on set. This will undoubtedly make her future filming and control of the overall pace much easier.

After all, she knew Gu Qing inside and out.

From the early stages of their collaboration, the two have had a perfect understanding and mutual trust. The depth of their cooperation and their close relationship have long surpassed that of 99% of artists and directors in the industry.

Whether it's a win-win situation in terms of interests or an emotional connection built over time, Gu Qing is her most trustworthy and reliable partner.

"Let's start with Binbin." Lin Yufen casually pointed to a male actor she was familiar with.

Zhang Binbin was naturally not intimidated. He immediately stood up, bowed slightly to the crowd, and spoke with a touch of humor, intentionally easing the atmosphere.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the character I play is Li Jing, the second prince of the Winged Clan, and also a scumbag who is prone to falling in love with other women..."

He deliberately emphasized the words "scumbag" and made a helpless expression, which made the people present chuckle.

The previously extremely tense atmosphere finally eased a little.

After that, An Lexi, Zhu Xudan, Yu Menglong...

The actors stood up one by one and each gave a lengthy or short explanation of their understanding and insights into their roles.

Gu Qing listened quietly for a while, his expression remaining gentle, but he sighed silently in his heart.

There are real reasons why most of the people here don't become famous.

He even suspected that the vast majority of these people probably hadn't even read the original novel in its entirety.
I only skimmed through a few pages of the script and didn't really take the time to understand the characters.

When talking about their roles, they all stumbled and stammered, unable to articulate anything coherent, offering only empty and perfunctory platitudes.

"I think the character I play... um... is a pretty kind person..."

"My role is mainly about looking beautiful, looking good in the show..."

"It seems like there's a romantic storyline between me and Sister Honey, but I'm not really sure about the specifics. I just act according to what the director tells me to..."

Gu Qing listened to these meaningless remarks, remaining outwardly calm but inwardly shaking her head inwardly.

How can you act well if you don't even understand your own character?
It's no wonder it's not popular.

However, the actors who played the more outstanding and truly breakout characters in the previous life drama were clearly better prepared and had completely different attitudes.

For example, Gao Weiguang played Donghua Dijun, and Zhang Binbin played Li Jing.
Even the character Feng Jiu, played by Dilraba, who sat next to him with bright eyes, listened attentively, and occasionally jotted down notes in her notebook.

These individuals, aside from having distinct and memorable characters, also put in far more effort and time than others in their private study and preparation of the script and their characters.

It's clear that they genuinely want to become famous and establish themselves through their abilities, unlike others who drift through life aimlessly, waiting for a windfall and relying on the popularity of their shows to win big.

When there are many people, and everyone takes turns saying a few words, the time can easily drag on for a long time.

Yang Mi, sitting to the side of the director's seat, had no expression on her pretty face after she sat down.

Her beautiful eyes remained lowered, long eyelashes obscuring the depths of her vision, her pupils blank and empty, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

Like a meticulously crafted but soulless exquisite puppet, it sits there quietly, yet exudes an extremely low pressure and oppressive feeling.

"Honey, it's your turn, Honey..."

Director Yu, who was standing next to her, noticed that she was completely lost in thought. He gently nudged her with his elbow and whispered to her twice. Only then did Yang Mi slowly show a faint reaction in her eyes and raise them a beat late.

"Oh."

She raised her head, her voice as flat as a glass of tasteless water, devoid of any emotion or inflection.

"The character I play is Bai Qian, Si Yin, Su Su, the Queen of Qingqiu, the Fox Clan's High Goddess, and the most beautiful woman in the Four Seas and Eight Deserts. Her personality is cunning."

After speaking a short sentence at a rapid pace, Yang Mi lowered her head again, reverting to her numb, silent, and unapproachable demeanor, as if this reading session, which was crucial to the entire drama, had nothing to do with her.

Seeing this, onlookers fell silent, not daring to even breathe loudly.

One by one, they were frantically speculating in their minds—

Wow, that's exciting... Honey, with that tone and attitude, could it be that she's openly admitting defeat but secretly holding a grudge?
Anyone would remember being publicly reprimanded by Gu Qing.

They cautiously stole glances at Gu Qing's reaction.

But we found that this top celebrity still had a gentle smile on his face, and his expression of patiently listening to everyone's speeches never changed from beginning to end.

"Xiao Gu, what about you?"

Lin Yufen looked at Gu Qing, who was the last person in the room to speak.

Gu Qing nodded slightly, straightened her expression, and instantly became serious.

"Director Yufen, my understanding of the character may differ slightly from that in the script."

He gently opened the script in his hand, which was covered with annotations, notes and insights. His handwriting was neat and clear, and he had always kept the habit of writing character biographies.

Gu Qing's voice was clear, steady, and well-organized.

"In his first life, I think Mo Yuan was the eldest son of the Father God, the master of Kunlun Ruins, and the universally recognized God of War of the Four Seas and Eight Desolations—calmness and restraint were his true nature."

"But he himself should be a person who cares about the common people and is willing to take responsibility. This is great love and a vision that encompasses the world. As for his disciples, he is deeply protective of them and is cold on the outside but warm on the inside."

He turned his head slightly and looked at Lin Yufen.

"Director Yu Fen, when filming the first life, I wanted to remove most of the deliberate romantic elements from Mo Yuan's character. Simply put, I wanted to weaken the domineering CEO scenes that were added to cater to the market."

"Whether it's Si Yin or the other disciples, Mo Yuan should show consistent care and concern."

You can think of it as Hua Ge's early portrayal of Bai Zihua—caring for and loving his disciple is fine, but I want to reduce the overly deliberate and obvious ambiguous bias towards Si Yin in the early stages.

Gu Qing handed over the manuscript, pointing to each page and saying:
"For example, sending peach blossom wine, blocking the heavenly tribulation, and going to Yaoguang and Yijie to save Siyin—what I want to show is Mo Yuan's pure love and care for his disciple as a master, rather than any hidden romantic feelings."

The words fell.

The meeting room has been quiet countless times today, but this time, it was because no one understood what I was saying.

"What did Gu Qing say?"

"What heavenly tribulation, what peach blossom wine? I don't quite understand."

"My god, it's so great to be a top star! They dare to tell the director in public that they want to change the character's persona and add more scenes. I'm so envious of that kind of status..."

Soft whispers rose and fell, but no one dared to speak too loudly.

Gu Qing's thorough preparation and clear explanation left many artists present completely bewildered.

They couldn't even be bothered to read more than a few pages of their own script, let alone delve into the characters of others or understand the plot of the entire series.

They had never even heard of the detailed plot and character logic that Gu Qing described.

However, compared to admiring Gu Qing's dedication and professionalism, most artists subconsciously ignore this point.

What they were really looking forward to was Gu Qing's status.

I envy him for being able to challenge the director in public.
I envy his ability to freely suggest changes to his character's persona.

I envy him for making a big star like Yang Mi obediently admit defeat.

These are the things they truly care about and are truly envious of.

As for focusing on improving professional skills?
That would be so tiring and troublesome.

It would be more practical to think about how to find sponsors, how to ride the wave of popularity, and how to become a familiar face.

This is the true mindset of the vast majority of artists in the industry.

"Dandan, what are you looking at? Did you understand?"

Zhang Binbin glanced at the girl beside him with surprise and helplessness.

Zhu Xudan plays the role of Xuan Nu in the film.

Her features are classic: a pointed chin, large eyes, a sweet yet shrewd look, but her thin lips give her a slightly sharp and sarcastic air.
Her looks aren't particularly striking; she has the typical appearance of a vicious female villain in film and television, which strangely matches the temperament of the character Xuan Nu she plays.

But at this moment, Zhu Xudan showed no sign of listening to the reading aloud.

"Binbin, how can my little brother be so handsome?"

Zhu Xudan rested her chin on her hands, her eyes sparkling as she stared intently at Gu Qing, completely lost in a daze, not hearing a word Zhang Binbin was saying.

"A man—no, a boy—who is working hard is also very charming..."

She murmured to herself, her eyes unfocused and her cheeks slightly flushed, "It's such a pity that my brother wasn't wearing a pure cotton white T-shirt today, otherwise... ah... I would really die."

Zhang Binbin: "..."

Are you crazy, sister?!
What time is it? Still swooning over a guy?

He really wanted to complain on the spot, but then he turned his head and looked around, and instantly fell silent.

Many of the female celebrities present had flushed faces and burning eyes, staring intently at Gu Qing.

Some of them even deliberately bit their fingers lightly, sending frantic glances at Gu Qing. The desire and covetousness in their eyes were undisguised, so intense that they seemed to want to devour her alive, wishing they could rush up and lure Gu Qing to bed immediately.

They've abandoned even the most basic decorum and restraint, their ambition and obsession laid bare.

They've really stopped acting altogether!
"It has to be Sister Honey. She's seen it all, her composure is just different..."

Zhang Binbin secretly glanced at Yang Mi, who remained expressionless and seated motionless. She hadn't looked up at Gu Qing once from beginning to end, which inexplicably restored a little bit of his confidence as a man, so that he wouldn't seem too superfluous or withdrawn.

But what he didn't know was—

Yang Mi's calm and indifferent demeanor was just a habitual stiff expression.

Her mind was completely blank at that moment, a total mess.

"That brat Gu Qing... has he really been burying himself in studying the script these past few days?"

Up until Gu Qing's speech, Yang Mi still stubbornly believed that Gu Qing was just making things up.

after all,

That's human nature; people always find it hard to believe they can't do something.

As a top celebrity in the entertainment industry, his schedule is packed with business deals, variety shows, and endorsements.

Every minute and every second could be exchanged for real money, so how could anyone have the time and patience to shut themselves away and immerse themselves in studying the script?
Are you kidding me?

Don't you want to make money?

However, after listening to Gu Qing's clear and detailed speech, Yang Mi's stubborn conviction began to waver.

Although her attitude towards filming is not exactly exemplary, this drama is different for her. Even though the production was suspended for so long, she still read the script carefully from beginning to end.

Not to mention,
She really wanted to use this drama to make a brilliant comeback and solidify her position, so she put in almost as much effort as she did when she first debuted.

Gu Qing's brief summary accurately captured all the highlights of the plot between Mo Yuan and Si Yin in their first life.

Even details that were only briefly mentioned in the script were analyzed in great detail, clearly showing that he had thoroughly studied the original work and the script.

Why is he taking it so seriously?

Yang Mi was a little confused.

Her personality is such that she'll swallow her anger at the time, but the more she thinks about it afterward, the angrier she gets.

Gu Qing embarrassed her in public, but considering that she had gone to great lengths to invite him, she could only suppress her grievances for the time being and obediently admit defeat.

But the more I thought about it, the angrier I got, and my chest felt like it was about to explode with frustration.

It's just half an hour late, is it really that big of a deal?

Being half an hour late is something that even a top-tier celebrity like her would do—even some second- or third-tier artists in the industry often either don't come to reading sessions or simply request that they not be held at all.

In the chaotic entertainment industry, this situation is perfectly normal and not at all excessive.

People have long been used to it; big-name celebrities naturally possess this so-called "privilege." Not to mention now, even among the older generation of celebrities in the entertainment industry, there are countless examples of those who act like divas and are unprofessional.

Those who are dedicated to their work are usually in the minority; otherwise, they wouldn't be used as role models and promoted.

Gu Qing is here today.

The most popular and influential celebrity in the entertainment industry was present.

Everyone wanted to get acquainted with him, gain his favor, or build a relationship, so they all arrived early and everyone was present.

Otherwise, if even half of these twenty-odd artists arrive on time, we'd be lucky.

As for Yang Mi herself, even if she's sleeping in her room, let alone anyone daring to call and urge her to come over.

Even if you fall asleep and don't come, nothing will happen to you, and afterwards no one will dare to say a bad word about it.

She's not the only one who thinks this way.

All twenty-odd artists present shared the same thought.

Nobody will take being late for granted.

So from Yang Mi's perspective, she really doesn't understand.

It's just a trivial reading session. I don't care if I don't come; you can have yours.

Even when I received a call, I would get out of my warm bed, quickly put on some makeup, and rush over without caring about my appearance.

As a result, you coldly told me to sit aside and embarrassed me in front of my subordinates.

It wasn't just a bellyful of grievances and anger.

But now—

Seeing Gu Qing intently analyzing the character, his handsome face full of seriousness, and the paper in his hand covered with dense notes, every stroke of which was carefully written.

Yang Mi was speechless, and her brain completely shut down.

She genuinely couldn't understand it.

This feeling is like a violent clash between two completely different sets of values.

Their values, ways of thinking, and attitudes toward doing things are completely diametrically opposed.

She suddenly realized that Gu Qing... didn't seem like a celebrity at all.

"This kid... could he be a reincarnation of one of those old-school artists from the 70s or 80s?"

Da Mimi usually enjoys reading novels, and she couldn't help but secretly wonder about it, the more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

For some reason, the overwhelming resentment and dissatisfaction that had been building up in her heart towards Gu Qing...
Seeing his serious and focused expression, I was silently softened and my emotions dissipated at that moment.

Even she herself found it inexplicable.

"Xiao Gu, what you said makes sense, but I have a question."

After listening to Gu Qing's words, Lin Yufen pondered for a moment, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, his expression becoming serious.

"We're filming an ancient costume drama, so it can't really be separated from the term 'idol drama'."

If it's designed like this, as a male viewer, I really enjoy watching it—it's logical, emotionally resonant, and has a grand scope—but what's the point?

She raised her head and stated the generally accepted facts in the industry in a straightforward tone.

"Are male viewers even human? Their contribution to a show's popularity, viewership, and revenue is less than that of a piece of waste paper."

Too much work, too little pay, picky and difficult to please, and trying to please them is pointless.

"Ninety-nine percent of the viewers are women. When we make historical romance dramas, we have to create a romantic atmosphere for them, a sweet and pampering feeling that will make their hearts flutter."

Lin Yu said without any politeness:

"If Bai Zihua hadn't fallen for Xiao Gu and had remained devoted to the common people, I don't think 'The Journey of Flower' could have become a national hit back then."

"Mo Yuan must fall for Si Yin. He must treat her differently from his other disciples. This unique favoritism and special treatment is what female viewers want to see most."

She looked directly at Gu Qing, her tone resolute.

I think your idea is wrong!

As he continued speaking, Lin Yufen raised his voice and became particularly assertive.

That's just her personality; once she gets involved in a discussion about the plot, she becomes impatient, persistent, and doesn't hide her opinions at all.

Gu Qing understood her personality well, and Lin Yufen knew it too, so Gu Qing wouldn't feel offended because of it.

"Director Yu Fen, I disagree with what you said."

Gu Qing did not back down at all; instead, she sat up straight and spoke with the same firm tone.

"It's undeniable that female viewers are a core force behind hit dramas. But that doesn't mean male viewers can't support a drama!"

He knew perfectly well the future direction of the entertainment industry, and that in the next few years, several male-oriented dramas featuring male leads would become huge hits, with popularity and profits no less than those of historical romance dramas.

"Even with my drama 'Nirvana in Fire,' can you call it a female-oriented drama? It's popular with both men and women and has become a huge hit."

"Nirvana in Fire is about political intrigue! We're making a historical romance drama. How can you lump these two genres together?!" Lin Yufen immediately slammed her hand on the table in rebuttal.

"What kind of political intrigue is 'Nirvana in Fire'?"

Gu Qing gently shook her head. "What's most touching about it is that it portrays each character as a real person, with distinct personalities, sound logic, and no lack of intelligence. That's the biggest reason why it's so popular!"

"Don't give me that nonsense!" Lin Yufen waved his hand dismissively. "If you're going to portray Mo Yuan as a saint who is detached from love and cares for all living beings, what will female viewers watch? What they want to see is the sweet and romantic interaction between the male and female leads!"

"I didn't say it couldn't be sweet!"

Gu Qing also raised her voice slightly, "I'm just saying don't be deliberately sweet, forced, or melodramatic!"

Isn't it sweet and touching that Mo Yuan went to rescue Si Yin and shield her from the lightning tribulation?

"The pure and profound master-disciple relationship, this restrained emotion, is actually more taboo, which makes female viewers more likely to be drawn to it and more obsessed!"

"What is a sense of taboo? If you're not moved, how can you feel a sense of taboo?! Without the premise of being moved, everything is just empty talk!"

The two argued fiercely, each refusing to back down.

Their dispute revolved entirely around the plot and character development, with no personal grudges whatsoever.

To outsiders, however, it looked like the director was glaring at them, the actors were blushing, and they were about to have a huge argument, which made everyone present very nervous.

The production team's investors were terrified and their faces were contorted with worry. They rushed forward and cautiously tried to pull Lin Yufen away.

"Director Lin, Director Lin, please calm down. Stop arguing! I think Teacher Gu makes a lot of sense. Why don't we just change it according to his idea? Let's not hurt our relationship..."

"Get out of here!"

Lin Yufen impatiently flung her hand away and shouted at him sharply, "What's it to you? We're seriously discussing the plot, not arguing!"

"I'm the director, how could I not know what a good storyline is and what the audience likes to watch?!"

"But I understand the audience, I understand the fans, and I understand market trends!"

Gu Qing remained calm, unwilling to give up her principles.

"These overly melodramatic and contrived plot points have already been seen before, and audiences are beginning to experience aesthetic fatigue."

We don't need to repeat the same mistakes; we can optimize and improve to create better work.

The timing of the explosive popularity of the previous life drama "Three Lives Three Worlds" was very sensitive, as it happened to be at the end of 2017.

Audiences are not yet completely tired of the formulaic plots of historical romance dramas.

Even so, many illogical and deliberately melodramatic plot points in the story have been repeatedly criticized and ridiculed by numerous film and television content creators, drawing widespread criticism from viewers.

Gu Qing naturally wanted to do better, to optimize each of the flaws, to make her portrayal of Mo Yuan more eye-catching, and to elevate the reputation of the entire drama.

"So what if it's melodramatic? As long as it works, that's all that matters!"

Lin Yufen doesn't have an omniscient perspective, yet she has created so many hit works. She has her own pride and stubbornness: "Three lives, three worlds, each life must have an unforgettable love. Without love, the theme of this drama is wrong!"

"Then why can't it be improved to a higher level, to be more touching?"

"How do you know that improvements will necessarily make things better? What if you add unnecessary details and ruin the whole show?"

"If we don't film it, who knows if it would be better?"
Gu Qing simply suggested, "Why don't we hold a vote and hear everyone's opinions?"

"Do you think I'm a fool?!"

Lin Yufen was so angry that she blurted out a phrase in her dialect, glaring at Gu Qing and saying, "If you say one, who among them dares to say two?!"

Even the investors were blindly fawning over Gu Qing, practically groveling before her. If she were truly stupid enough to vote, the outcome would be obvious.

"Alright, alright, little brother, Director Yufen—"

Looking at the two people locked in a stalemate, neither willing to give in, Yang Mi finally couldn't help but sigh.

She silently complained to herself: "What two stubborn people! Neither of them will give in, and I have to personally clean up the mess and save the day."

"Why don't you just film two versions and use whichever one you like better?"

The words fell.

Two bright, expectant, and approving eyes stared at her smooth forehead.

Da Mimi pursed her red lips and subconsciously swallowed hard.

A strong sense of foreboding instantly rose in my heart:

Is she... just looking for trouble and deliberately making herself suffer?
Da Mimi's casual suggestion unexpectedly received unanimous approval from Gu Qing and Lin Yufen.

Two versions, that's all!
They both have plenty of energy, and they're not afraid of getting tired or causing trouble.

As for Yang Mi, who wanted to quietly take back her words, it was naturally too late.

The words have already been spoken, and there's no going back; I can only grit my teeth and bear it.

"Then it's settled!"

Lin Yu slammed his hand on the table and immediately made the decision, "We'll shoot two versions of the scenes between Mo Yuan and Si Yin! One will follow the original script, and the other will be based on Xiao Gu's ideas! We'll compare them in post-production and use whichever one works better!"

"Row."

Gu Qing nodded, her tone sincere, "Thank you all for your cooperation, everyone in the crew."

"It's not hard at all!"

The executives from the production company quickly waved their hands, saying, "Both of you are doing this for the good of the show and for the quality of the work. Don't worry about the budget, we fully support you!"

Yang Mi sat next to her and silently rolled her eyes.

You make it sound so easy.

Filming an extra episode means editing two versions in post-production. Wouldn't that be exhausting for me?
But she didn't say it.

After all, it was her own quick-tongued suggestion that led to this.

Even if you cry, you have to bear it all.

After the meeting, the whole team went to the hotel for a meal together.

At the dinner table, everyone else was toasting, exchanging pleasantries, and trying to build rapport, but Gu Qing and Lin Yufen were still engrossed in a heated discussion about the plot and characters.

"This part won't do, it's too melodramatic, completely unnecessary!"

"This part can be kept, but the tone needs to be changed; it can't be so cloying!"

"You see, this part was written quite well in the original work, so why was it cut from the script?"

"Because there's not enough time! Have you calculated how many episodes we'd need to film? The platform has a limit on the number of episodes!"

The artists who had been waiting around, hoping to offer Gu Qing tea and wine and get to know him, didn't even have a chance to get close. They could only stare at the center of the table from afar, sighing in vain.

"Sigh, I was hoping to have a drink with Gu Qing and make a good impression..."

"Let's talk about it next time, when we have more time..."

"How long will this take? Judging from the way they're talking, they could chat all night."

Yang Mi sat in the main seat, silently watching this scene, and a very complicated emotion suddenly welled up in her heart.

People can see their own reflection in others.

She realized that she really couldn't understand Gu Qing anymore.

It's not the kind of dedication that's faked.

It's not the kind of effort that's just for show.
He truly took this role and this drama seriously.

She was so serious that she could argue with the director until they were red in the face.

They are so meticulous that they can scrutinize a single detail repeatedly and refuse to compromise on it.

Such a person...

She suddenly remembered when she first debuted.

She was like that back then.

They can practice in front of the mirror all day long just to get a single look out of their eyes;

For a single action, one can practice it dozens of times.
For a single scene, they might stay up all night pondering the emotions involved.

When did she start to change?
They became impetuous, perfunctory, and accustomed to the privileges of big stars, forgetting their original aspirations in making movies.

Yang Mi lowered her head, looked at the barely touched food in her bowl, and remained silent for a long time.

Early the next morning.

The filming of "Eternal Love" officially began at Xiangshan Film and Television City.

On the altar, a pig's head, fruit, and pastries were neatly arranged, with red candles burning brightly and incense smoke swirling around.

The entire crew lined up neatly, each holding a stick of incense, their expressions solemn.

"One bow—!"

At the master of ceremonies' shout, everyone bowed in unison.

After paying respects to the Second Master, offering incense, and completing the ceremony, the film crew officially began work.

The team members immediately split into three groups and headed to different shooting locations, each performing their assigned tasks.

Lin Yufen, naturally the chief director, immediately led the core lead actors Gu Qing and Yang Mi to the main filming location to prepare for filming the first scene of the entire series—the classic scene where Mo Yuan and Si Yin meet and become disciples.

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...(End of this chapter)