Huayu, my cheat code is a bit strange.

Chapter 56 Heckling (Please read on, please recommend, please do everything!)

Gu Xiao didn't follow celebrities in her previous life.

Before high school, his understanding of celebrities was mainly based on their roles in movies and TV shows.

Shu Chang is one of the few actresses whose name and face he remembered vividly from a very young age.

Dong Efei from "The Secret History of Xiaozhuang", Tong Lao from "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", Shui Sheng from "A Deadly Secret", Xiao Yu from "The Lotus Lantern", Jing Wei from "Jingwei Fills the Sea", and Sha Niu from "Magic Phone".
The other person's image permeated almost his entire childhood.

If you asked Gu Xiao to rate the top ten actresses with the best acting skills, he probably wouldn't be able to make a list. But if you were to ask him who he liked the most, Shu Chang would definitely be in the top three!
Seeing the real person appear before him at that moment, a sense of familiarity and warmth that transcended time and space instantly struck him.

In the center of the restaurant, You Jianming wore a smug smile, clearly very pleased that he had managed to get this currently popular child star to come.

He turned his head to introduce the situation of the film crew to Shu Chang, who nodded obediently, her bright eyes curiously looking around at the surroundings.

Wow, that's really refreshing.

Gu Xiao's tone carried a rare, heartfelt excitement.

His voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for the two people at the table to hear him.

Chi Shuai's expression turned strange. He waved his hand in front of his eyes and said sarcastically:
"What, you're a fan of hers?"

"I'm just a fan," Gu Xiao thought to herself, but her eyes still followed that "childhood goddess" with curiosity.

You Jianming soon noticed their table, and his eyes lit up when they landed on someone.

He walked straight over with Shu Chang and asked Gu Xiao, "Where's Xiao Jiu?"

"Xiao Jiu?" Shu Chang blinked her bright eyes and looked at Gu Xiao curiously.

“At Yifei’s place,” Gu Xiao replied, then looked at Shu Chang, “my pet squirrel.”

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a mournful cry suddenly rang out.

The next second, a red shadow shot in from the doorway and, before anyone could see it clearly, it had already climbed up Gu Xiao's trouser leg and onto his shoulder.

It was Xiao Jiu.

It put one hand on its hip and pointed at Liu Yifei, who followed it in, its fur standing on end.

"What's wrong with you now?" Gu Xiao turned her head helplessly.

"Chirp chirp!"

Xiao Jiu shouted excitedly, speaking so fast that even Gu Xiao couldn't understand what he meant.

He could only turn his gaze to Liu Yifei, who was walking towards him, and raised an eyebrow to ask, "What's wrong with you?"

Liu Yifei walked closer, blinked innocently, and spoke with utmost sincerity:

"I didn't do anything. It was sleeping right next to my pillow, being very well-behaved."

“Chi——!!!”

This cry was even more piercing, filled with grief and indignation.

Xiao Jiu frantically stroked its tail fur with its little paws, its bright black eyes almost spitting fire.

(She drools in her sleep! And it's drooling onto my tail!)

"puff--!"

Gu Xiao suddenly raised her hand to her lips and coughed violently, her shoulders shaking slightly uncontrollably.

I am a cool and aloof transmigrator, a respectable fan, I... I can't laugh out loud. Gu Xiaoqiang suppressed his smile and took a deep breath.

You Jianming didn't know what Gu Xiao was up to, but he still pointed at Shu Chang and said:

"A new little sister who just joined the group, please mentor her."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiao's gaze inadvertently met Shu Chang's, and she nodded earnestly, "I understand."

Just as he was about to introduce himself, he suddenly noticed that Liu Yifei was staring straight at him.

"What are you doing?" Gu Xiao leaned back slightly.

"What were you laughing at just now?" Liu Yifei asked suspiciously.

"I didn't laugh," Gu Xiao denied.

"You were clearly smiling!" Liu Yifei said angrily.

……

……

Shu Chang's arrival meant that all the characters in the Jin family were now present, and the production crew immediately began operating at full capacity.

Unlike Liu Yifei, who was new to acting and found it both novel and unfamiliar, Shu Chang was a true "veteran actor".

At just fourteen years old, her ease in front of the camera puts many adult actors to shame. She handles blocking, lighting, dialogue rhythm, and emotional progression with effortless grace, requiring almost no additional guidance.

After observing for two days and confirming that there were no problems with the other party, Gu Xiao devoted her energy to compiling the core vocabulary.

Wang Wenjie's requirements are extremely high.

In addition to the definitions, parts of speech, and example sentences of the words, he even had to compile the phonetic symbols, which greatly increased his workload.

Fortunately, after the initial busy period, Gu Xiao has gradually adapted.

The production team is also busy preparing for the "Jin Quan's Birthday Banquet" scene.

This scene is the epicenter of the power struggles and conflicts within the Kim family. There are numerous guests, including more than twenty named characters, along with servants moving about, making for an extremely grand spectacle.

Everyone was dressed very elegantly; the men wore long gowns and mandarin jackets or sharp suits, while the women wore swaying cheongsams and jeweled ornaments.

The footage needed to encompass the entire main hall of the Jin Mansion, aiming to showcase the grandeur of the wealthy family and the undercurrents within.

Makeup artists and stylists were swamped, each carrying powder puffs, combs, and hairspray, chasing after the actors to check for any imperfections and ensure that everyone looked flawless in front of the camera.

Unable to stand the pungent smell on set, Xiao Jiu said goodbye to Gu Xiao and ran to the outer perimeter to find Liu Xiaoli.

Gu Xiao shook her head helplessly, then turned her attention back to Liu Yifei beside her.

Today, she wore a white dress costume, paired with curly hair and pearl earrings, making her look radiant and beautiful.

"Your role at the birthday banquet isn't very big, so there shouldn't be any problem, right?" Gu Xiao asked.

Liu Yifei pouted and asked, "What were you laughing about at the restaurant the other day?"

Gu Xiao was speechless for a moment, then replied perfunctorily, "Have you memorized your lines?"

Seeing that he was changing the subject, Liu Yifei snorted, somewhat displeased.

Having known Gu Xiao for so long, she had a basic understanding of his temperament. If he couldn't help but talk to her, there was still a chance to find out what was going on. But if he changed the subject or kept his mouth shut, then no one would dare to question him.

She recalled the events at the restaurant that day, and a complex mix of emotions welled up inside her.

"How is it going? Has Yifei finished adjusting?"

Chi Shuai walked over, followed by Shu Chang, Liu Jiajia, Luo Shanshan, and other members of the Jin family.

The girls had all changed into elegant cheongsams or Western-style dresses and styled their hair in retro updos.

Liu Yifei was a little nervous about this scene:
"Yes, Gu Xiao just went through it for me, and it's much better now."

"That's good."

Chi Shuai teased Gu Xiao, "I didn't realize you were so good at taking care of girls. You're quite the hidden talent."

Liu Yifei blushed slightly and quickly lowered her head.

Gu Xiao glanced at him expressionlessly. "Are you serious?"

"Just kidding! Come on, take a look at this!"

Chi Shuai chuckled, stepped aside to make room, and showed off Shu Chang's pose behind him.

She was wearing an orange cheongsam, with wispy bangs and her long hair naturally draped behind her head.

"It looks great," Liu Yifei praised sincerely.

Shu Chang smiled shyly, pursing his lips.

Gu Xiao's gaze lingered on her for two seconds before he nodded gently: "It really suits you."

As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse. Shu Chang looks like a girl next door in a sports sweatshirt, but when she changes into a cheongsam costume and adds makeup, she really does have a touch of the charm of the later Xiao Yu.

"By the way, Gu Xiao, how's your songwriting going these past few days?"

Chi Shuai changed the subject, a hint of curiosity in his voice, "Has it been written down yet?"

These words immediately piqued the interest of several girls nearby.

Liu Jiajia's eyes lit up: "Gu Xiao, you can write songs?"

"real or fake?"

Luo Shanshan leaned closer and asked, "When was this written?"

Nowadays, the music scene is swept by the Korean and Japanese waves. While there are original hit songs in the Chinese music scene, they are extremely rare.

Otherwise, Huang Jiaju wouldn't have made the declaration "There is no music scene, only a singing scene" in the interview.

Gu Xiao glared at Chi Shuai, annoyed. "You really always have to stir up trouble."

Chi Shuai clicked his tongue and pointed to the piano in the corner, urging, "Come on, since filming hasn't started yet, play us a song!"

(End of this chapter)