The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 152 Mimi's Self-PUA (68)

Shen Shandeng spends most of his time resting with his eyes closed.

Li Xiaolu was sensible enough not to bother her too much, only occasionally offering her a bottle of water.

Or they could chat about trivial topics like movies or the local customs of Qingdao, striking the perfect balance.

Shen Shandeng couldn't help but sigh, "Bad girls have their good points too."

sensible.

The plane roared into the sky, skimming over the gray-yellow of the North China Plain, heading towards the azure expanse of the Jiaodong Peninsula.

Shen Shandeng gazed at the rolling sea of ​​clouds outside the porthole, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

The plane landed smoothly at Qingdao Liuting International Airport.

The crisp, clear air of the Jiaodong Peninsula in winter is invigorating, carrying a hint of the sea.

I collected my luggage.

Li Xiaolu, ever the outgoing one, dragged her pink suitcase over and asked, "Director Shen, do you have a car to pick you up? Would it be convenient for you to give me a ride?"

"I'm not familiar with this place. You can't just leave me here and run away, can you? I'll tell Mimi."

Li Xiaolu has brought up Yang Mi's name.

Shen Shandeng glanced at her and nodded: "Get in the car."

A black minivan was driving on the road leading to the city.

Li Xiaolu sat down next to Shen Shandeng, remained quiet for a while, and said earnestly, "Director Shen, actually, I am your fan."

"Oh?"

Shen Shandeng tilted his head slightly, somewhat surprised.

His identity as a singer is not that distant, but it also feels like it happened a long time ago.

Especially after the success of "The Supervisor", few people mentioned it.

“Really.” Li Xiaolu’s eyes lit up, as if she had started talking: “We in the fan group have all summarized it, and although your music career is short, it can clearly be divided into three stages!”

Shen Shandeng was genuinely curious this time, as he himself had never summarized it.

"I've only been doing this sporadically for three years, how can I possibly divide it into stages?"

"Of course!"

Li Xiaolu said with great familiarity, "This was compiled by many of our longtime fans."

She took out her MP3 player, her face slightly flushed, and shared one of her earphones with Shen Shandeng.

Several familiar melodies echoed in Shen Shandeng's ears: "Superfluous Explanation," "Goodbye Qingdao," and "Anhe Bridge."

"Hearing 'Superfluous Explanation' makes me feel like I'm back in the summer of 03, when you were a sophomore in college."

She said enviously, "I never went to university."

"More than four years have passed in the blink of an eye," Shen Shandeng said with some emotion.

Four years after his rebirth, he is still far from being a billionaire, and also far from being an industry giant.

"You've written over a hundred songs in three years."

Li Xiaolu spoke with admiration, pulling out a small notebook: "From the initial pop love songs, to various rock, electronic and even somewhat experimental genres, I tried them all. In the end, what settled down was folk songs like 'Anhe Bridge'."

Shen Shandeng glanced at it; it was a lyric booklet. Feeling a bit uneasy, she thought, "This is a true fangirl: You've really put your heart into this."

"Are you constantly pursuing expression?" Li Xiaolu asked, like a curious student.

“I don’t deliberately pursue depth.” Shen Shandeng handed the lyric book back to her and said, “Didn’t you release a song called ‘Plain Face’ a few months ago? It was pretty catchy.”

Speaking of "Bare Face," Li Xiaolu exclaimed in amazement, "This song is so popular! Mimi is so lucky! Did you ever imagine it would become this popular when you wrote it?"

"Sometimes, it's all about luck when it comes to songs."

Shen Shandeng gazed at the fleeting street scenes outside the window: "Some of my favorites received only lukewarm responses. Some of my casual writings, on the other hand, became hits. It's hard to say."

"Really?" Li Xiaolu blinked.

“Really,” Shen Shandeng said frankly.

He created original works, many of which didn't become popular, but they were all true.

When the car arrived at the hotel entrance, Shen Shandeng got out first, showing no intention of continuing the conversation.

The girl's eager gaze and her intimate knowledge of his work made him feel a little uneasy.

Boys must take good care of themselves when they are out and about.

Back in his room, Shen Shandeng called Da Mimi and casually mentioned, "I ran into Li Xiaolu at the airport. She's also in Qingdao on business."

He didn't mention Li Xiaolu's warm interaction or that they rode in the same car, nor did he mention that she was a fan.

I'll just say it briefly to avoid affecting their friendship.

Da Mimi on the other end of the phone felt a sudden tightness in her heart, but then she remembered Shen Shandeng's unusual vulnerability and exhaustion last night.

Then he thought of the immense pressure he was facing. Shen Shandeng was not fighting against any specific person, but against the deeply entrenched Western discourse system and all sorts of sarcastic attacks.

Da Mimi felt that her possessiveness was insignificant in the face of the bigger picture.

I even feel that Shen Shandeng's previous fallacious argument that "personal problems should be exposed" seems to have some merit.

Shen Shandeng has endured too much.
Da Mimi was startled by her sudden thought and quickly stopped herself.

"Oh, what a coincidence. How are things going over there? Don't overwork yourself."

Shen Shandeng had no idea what was going on on the other end of the phone.

After resting overnight in Qingdao, Shen Shandeng immediately threw himself into work the next day.

The China Film Group's reputation was indeed effective. Liao Yun's coordination was excellent, and communication with the local publicity department went exceptionally smoothly, ensuring that all the necessary scenes for filming were given the green light.

Walking on the familiar streets, Shen Shandeng felt relaxed, and countless memories of studying, working, and settling down here in his previous life surfaced in his mind.

Although the marriage eventually ended in separation, the city left behind more warm memories.

This place is practically his home turf; the air has a reassuring, familiar scent.

He called Wu Jing and Zhou Qifeng in a good mood.

"The air here is good, and the seafood is also good. If you two can't take it anymore, come here to catch your breath. We can even move the production of 'Jiajing' here."

Shen Shandeng plans to build a film and television base in Qingdao in the future.

The script for "Lost in Thailand" is in its final stages of polishing.

The main plot of the script has been determined, but the background and settings of the core characters are different from the original version.

Xu Zheng plays Li Chenggong.

The character is set to be 37 years old and is the owner of a medium-sized toy factory in Qingdao that has been operating for several years.

After the Spring Festival in 2007, he divorced his ex-wife Meili because of his affair. In addition, the factory was facing the pressure of transformation. Although he had achieved some success in his career, he recently felt empty and anxious.

Outwardly rigid and serious, valuing efficiency, and occasionally revealing a sharp tongue, but deep down he harbors regret and a longing for warmth.

Wang Baoqiang plays Niu Geng.

Age 25 years old.

He is a key technical milkman at a long-established dairy factory in Qingdao.

The factory was not involved in the original quality scandal, but rather was on the verge of bankruptcy due to outdated business strategies and fierce market competition, and had been in arrears with the wages of all its workers for as long as six months.

Because of his good skills and popularity, Niu Geng was owed relatively little money. However, he was honest and optimistic by nature and believed that "there are still more good people in the world".

This trip to collect debts is not only for myself, but also to help those fellow workers who have been owed money for even longer and whose families are in greater difficulty.

He has a weak sense of law, is stubborn, and believes that "it is only right to pay back debts."

Initially, I just wanted to travel thousands of miles to find the boss who was hiding and ask for my money in person.

The characters of the two are not as different from the original as they are.

Niu Geng lacks formal education but possesses professional skills, while Li Chenggong is successful in his career but also faces various difficulties.

As for the original melamine, it has not yet been revealed.

Moreover, this is a real problem, but it only affects one brand and one specific area, and it doesn't rise to the level of overall food safety.

Even in so-called developed countries, similar incidents are commonplace.

However, as a commercial film, Shen Shandeng doesn't need to get involved in such thankless topics; he should just focus on making a good film.

Regarding the actors, Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang's schedules have been finalized.

The entire project is progressing steadily in an efficient and orderly manner.

the other side.

During my stay in Qingdao, Li Xiaolu didn't bother me too often, but she would always happen to show up at some point.

Sometimes she would bring a hot local snack for a late-night meal, and other times she would bring a photo of the old town that she thought would be helpful for choosing a setting.

During their conversation, Shen Shandeng learned that her family was a three-generation film family; her grandfather was the former production director of the August First Film Studio, and her father was also a senior director at the studio.

Therefore, the occasional suggestions I make about photography, though seemingly naive, often offer unique perspectives.

a few days later.

The site scouting in Qingdao is basically complete. Teams had already visited the site before, and Shen Shandeng's main task was to make the final confirmation and manage local relationships.

The next stop is Xuzhou, the location of another important scene in the story.

Just as Shen Shandeng was getting into his car and setting off, Li Xiaolu "coincidentally" appeared at the hotel entrance again, smiling and saying, "Director Shen, I'm going to Xuzhou to visit the set. It's on my way, want to come along?"

Shen Shandeng glanced at her, didn't ask any further questions, and nodded.

On a long journey, having a beautiful, knowledgeable, and slightly admiring female companion is not a bad thing.

He has no weaknesses, so try him!
(End of this chapter)