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Chapter 101 Su Yu, the Master of Balance

Upon seeing the message, Su Yu's heart skipped a beat.

The fact that he dared to so openly seek out Wang Churan last night shows that he knew Tian Xiwei wasn't in Shanghai.

A few days ago, when the public opinion storm was at its worst, Tian Xiwei sent him many messages to comfort him, and during the conversation, he also learned about her schedule.

Tian Xiwei is in Nanjing preparing to join the filming of "The Turbulent Years," which is several hundred kilometers away from Shanghai.

As a result, she is now messaging herself, which clearly means she has already returned to Shanghai.

Su Yu raised his head and glanced discreetly at the backstage exit of the event venue.

Thankfully, they haven't killed their way here yet.

He leaned back in his chair, his fingers rapidly typing a few words on the screen: "What? You skipped work and went back to Shanghai?"

The reply came almost instantly: "You're so smart, I'll reward you with a kiss later."

Su Yu looked at the line of text and his lips twitched.

He thought to himself, "Just as I thought. This girl usually seems more mature and composed than Wang Churan, but when she gets willful, she's just as impulsive. She can come back from hundreds of kilometers away without hesitation."

Thankfully, Wang Churan had already gone home and didn't come to the event, otherwise it would definitely have been a disaster.

He took a deep breath and continued typing: "Where are you? I'm coming to find you."

Tian Xiwei quickly sent her location, which was near the event venue. She probably had just arrived and hadn't decided where to wait for him yet.

"Okay, I'll have my assistant pick you up."

Su Yu turned to look at the new assistant.

Xiao Zhou has now become a semi-celebrity because of him. Almost every fan of Su Yu recognizes her face, so having her pick up people is tantamount to admitting it without being asked.

The new assistant had only been on the job for a short time. She was tight-lipped and didn't talk much, so Su Yu trusted her enough that sending her to pick up Tian Xiwei wouldn't make her easily recognized.

Soon, Tian Xiwei was picked up and put into Su Yu's nanny car.

Tian Xiwei is quite reserved in front of outsiders.

Unlike Wang Churan, who would pounce on Su Yu the moment she saw him, she quietly walked over and sat down next to him, maintaining a polite distance.

But after the car started, she quietly reached out her right hand and touched Su Yu's hand from the side of the seat. Then she slipped her five fingers through his fingers and intertwined them.

Su Yu felt that her palms were a little cold, probably because she had just come in from outside.

"What's wrong? Why did you suddenly come back? Did you want to see me that much?" Su Yu turned his head to look at her.

Tian Xiwei secretly observed the reactions of the other people in the car.

The driver focused intently on the road ahead; the new assistant in the passenger seat was looking down at the itinerary, seemingly oblivious to what was happening in the back cabin.

The soundproof glass in the rear cabin was already drawn, and there were only the two of them and Su Yu's assistant, Xiao Zhou, in the back row.

Xiao Zhou is an old acquaintance, so there's no need to worry about her. After all, she often got intimate with Su Yu in front of Xiao Zhou when they were on the set of "A Love So Beautiful".

She finally breathed a sigh of relief, turned to look at Su Yu, raised the corners of her mouth, and revealed a shallow dimple on her right cheek, making her look exceptionally sweet and lovely.

"Yes, I just want to see you."

Actually, she had another thought she didn't say. Ever since Su Yu became more and more popular, the feeling of gain and loss in her heart has become stronger and stronger.

When the rumor broke a few days ago, she knew it was false, but seeing how beautiful the female protagonist in the rumor was, she felt a little uneasy.

The more popular Su Yu became, the more female celebrities he came into contact with in the industry, and the more temptations he faced. She was afraid that one day Su Yu would succumb to temptation and leave her.

So, as soon as she learned that Su Yu was coming to Shanghai, she immediately took leave to see him.

Seeing that Xiaotian looked a little confused, Su Yu pointed to his face, a slight smile playing on his lips: "What about the reward someone mentioned earlier?"

Tian Xiwei did not hesitate.

She wrapped her arms around Su Yu's neck, leaned in and kissed him on the right cheek. Her lips were soft, and when they landed on his face, it felt like a flower petal brushing against him and then bouncing away.

Su Yu turned his left cheek back and commanded confidently, "No, no, it's not asymmetrical. Do it again on this side."

Tian Xiwei rolled her eyes at him.

Sometimes she really felt that Su Yu was like a little kid, adorably naive.

She obediently kissed his left cheek as well, a little harder than before, as if retaliating for his overstepping his bounds.

When the lips left, they left a very faint, almost invisible lipstick mark on Su Yu's face.

"Now you've got what you deserve, you childish brat!"

"Not done."

Su Yu cupped her face in his hands and gently kissed her lips.

After they separated, Tian Xiwei's cheeks were flushed. She reached out and patted Su Yu's chest, scolding him playfully, "There are still people around."

Not far away, Xiao Zhou had already put on her headphones and was watching a TV series. On the screen, the male and female leads of a Thai drama were crying in each other's arms in the rain, and she watched it expressionlessly.

She had known all along that this couple loved this kind of play, and she had been forced to witness it many times over the past few months. Now, she was as at peace as a monk who had seen through the vanities of the world, and was completely immune to their displays of affection.

However, she couldn't help but admire her boss in her heart.

She had just settled Empress Wang in the morning, and by the afternoon she had Consort Tian completely bewildered. She really had a knack for it.

Compared to his initial flustered state, Su Yu is now like a completely different person, his "scumbag" level has evolved even further.

She thought of the new employee at the company again.

Hu Lianxin's gaze towards the boss wasn't exactly innocent either. Having followed Su Yu for so long, she knew all too well what that kind of look meant. After all, Wang Churan and Tian Xiwei had looked at Su Yu the same way at the beginning.

Moreover, they will be filming together for several months, and given the boss's track record, it probably won't be long before she has another "sister-in-law".

She just hoped that the day her boss went on a rampage, he wouldn't blow her up in the process.

Su Yu pulled Tian Xiwei closer to him, looking down at her face resting against his chest: "Why are you back so soon? Wasn't your film crew supposed to start shooting?"

Tian Xiwei has completely given up on maintaining her composure in front of outsiders.

Anyway, there were only the two of them in the back cabin, and the soundproof glass was drawn, so the people in the front row couldn't see anything.

(Xiao Zhou: Am I not human?)

Tian Xiwei buried her face in Su Yu's chest, wrapped her arms around his waist, and clung to him like a koala, refusing to get down.

Her voice was muffled: "The crew has been free these past few days. You said you were coming to Shanghai, so I asked the crew for leave to come see you."

Su Yu patted her head, using the same technique he used to pat the dog he used back home.

"Aren't you tired from running around like this? I'm going home tonight."

"I'm not tired." Tian Xiwei shook her head and pressed her face even closer to his chest. "I missed you. I haven't seen you in so long."

She traveled for several hours from Nanjing back home just to see him before he left.

This clumsy yet passionate drive is precisely how Tian Xiwei expresses her longing.

Su Yu didn't say anything more, but simply tightened his grip on her arm a little.

The two then had dinner together.

There was still some time before his flight took off after he finished eating.

Without thinking twice, Tian Xiwei dragged Su Yu back to her rented apartment in Shanghai.

Su Yu had no choice but to suffer the pain of his kidneys.

After two hours of relentless effort, Su Yu finally subdued this stubborn little devil.

He leaned against the headboard, looking at Tian Xiwei nestled in his arms with a blush still on her face, and silently reviewed the achievements of this trip to Shanghai.

Last night it was Wang Churan, and this afternoon it was Tian Xiwei. Both of them were well fed, and the balance was maintained perfectly.

The trade-off is that I feel my kidneys might have been a little overworked.

However, since his rebirth, his strength in this area has been completely different from before, and suppressing these two little demons is a piece of cake!

Upon returning to Beijing, Su Yu didn't even have time to catch his breath before immediately throwing himself into preparations for joining the cast of "Someday or One Day".

The filming locations for this drama were selected during the pre-production stage, and the scenes featuring the adult Huang Yuxuan were mainly filmed in Beijing.

The office scene was taken from another floor of the office building where Su Yu's studio is located. The art team had already transformed it into the appearance of a software development company, complete with workstations, meeting rooms, and a tea room.

The school scenes required a dedicated campus setting, and the production team ultimately chose Xingmei Jinsheng Film and Television City in Huairou.

There are several existing teaching buildings and playgrounds over there. Many youth dramas have filmed scenes there before, so renting studios and scheduling are very convenient.

All the main actors have joined the crew, and all departments of the production team are basically ready, just waiting for the day to officially start filming.

Su Yu hadn't even had a chance to rest after returning when Chen Xiaoming dragged him to a meet-and-greet with the main cast.

This kind of meeting is commonly known in the industry as a "meeting," and it's the first time that all the main creators formally sit together.

The director, producer, lead actor, director of photography, art director, and costume designer were all present. Everyone got to know each other, discussed their understanding of the characters, and laid the groundwork for the upcoming script readings and formal filming.

The tables in the conference room were arranged in a circle, with a nameplate placed in front of each seat.

Su Yu sat next to director Chen Xiaoming, with a freshly brewed cup of instant coffee in front of him.

Chen Xiaoming spoke first: "Let's all introduce ourselves and get to know each other."

Su Yu was the first to stand up and nodded generously to everyone: "Hello everyone, I'm Su Yu, and I play Li Ziwei and Wang Quansheng in the drama. As for myself, I think everyone is quite familiar with me, so I won't go into too much detail."

Everyone chuckled good-naturedly.

This guy was a newly popular celebrity who caused quite a stir online not long ago.

He personally intervened to expose the mastermind behind the scenes, and one Weibo post went viral, making it hard for anyone present not to know him.

Hu Lianxin stood up after Su Yu.

She wore a neat ponytail and a simple white sweatshirt today, looking more relaxed than on the day of the audition. However, when she stood up, her back was straight and her hands were clasped in front of her, clearly showing some of the nervousness of a newcomer.

"Hello everyone, I'm Hu Lianxin, and I play Huang Yuxuan and Chen Yunru in the drama. I'm still a newcomer, so I hope you can point out any problems I encounter later."

Her voice was clear and bright, and she spoke clearly, showing no signs of nervousness whatsoever.

Peng Yichang then stood up.

He seemed a bit shy and spoke slowly: "Hello everyone, I'm Peng Yichang, and I play Mo Junjie in the drama. This role is quite different from the ones I've played before, and I hope to learn a lot from all of you."

Wang Yanlin then stood up and said, "Hello everyone, I'm Wang Yanlin, and I play Xie Zongru and Xie Zhiqi in the drama. I've played a lot of villains before, and this time my character is also not someone to be trifled with, so I hope you won't be scared of me."

His words, coupled with his Northeastern accent, made everyone present laugh, and the atmosphere immediately relaxed.

Afterwards, the other lead actors introduced themselves one by one, and the atmosphere of the meeting was quite pleasant.

After everyone had introduced themselves, Chen Xiaoming briefly mentioned the filming schedule and style, and then everyone dispersed to prepare for the script readings in the next few days.

In the following days, the crew entered a period of intensive preparation and final sprint.

The script reading took place in a conference room in an office building, with all the lead actors sitting around a long table and reading the script in scene order.

Chen Xiaoming required everyone to read their lines aloud, and to stop whenever a discussion was needed.

Although Su Yu had already worked with Tian Liangliang to refine the script, he still found many areas that needed minor adjustments during the reading session.

Some lines sound completely different when read aloud than when written down, and some emotional transitions were handled better only after discussions on set.

The official photos were also taken at the same time.

The art department converted their office into a temporary photography studio. It took them two days to set up the backdrop and lighting rigs. The costume department brought in several rows of clothes racks, which were filled with costumes prepared for each character.

Su Yu, as the male lead, has the most promotional photos.

Several sets of solo photos were taken, including Li Ziwei's high school uniform look, Li Ziwei's adult look, and Wang Quansheng's college student look.

Hu Lianxin was also busy, switching back and forth between Huang Yuxuan's professional look and Chen Yunru's high school look.

Because she was still quite young, the makeup artist spent a long time applying makeup to her face before adjusting it to a level that satisfied Su Yu and the director.

On November 5th, the production team of "Someday or One Day" officially held its opening ceremony and press conference at Xingmei Jinsheng Film and Television City.

Given Su Yu's current status and popularity, he no longer needs to spend money to hire reporters.

As soon as these media reporters heard that Su Yu's new drama was about to start filming, they all came running.

Just kidding, this person just created a top-tier buzz on Weibo with over a million comments and over two million likes in a single day. Who wouldn't want an exclusive?

The press conference was held in the lobby of a teaching building that had been temporarily requisitioned by the film crew.

The Möbius strip poster on the backdrop was particularly eye-catching under the lights, with the main actors' costume photos arranged on both sides.

A row of cameras covered with red silk was placed on the stage, and the audience below was filled with long lenses and microphones. There weren't enough seats for the reporters, so those in the back rows simply stood.

After the host's opening remarks, the main creative team members took their seats on stage one by one.

Su Yu sat in the middle, with Chen Xiaoming on his left and Huo Xiaolan on his right. Hu Lianxin sat next to Su Yu, and Peng Yuchang and Wang Yanlin sat in a row.

When it came to the media interview segment, almost all the questions were directed at Su Yu.

A reporter from Sina Entertainment was the first to raise his hand. After being called on by the host, he stood up and asked rapidly, "Mr. Su Yu, I heard that you personally wrote the script for this drama. Is that true?"

Su Yu took the microphone and smiled slightly: "More or less. However, I only provided the general idea and core settings. The actual writing of the script was done by Ms. Tian Liangliang. Without her help, this script could not have reached its current level of completion."

No sooner had he finished speaking than another reporter stood up, this time from Tencent Entertainment: "So, may I ask where your creative inspiration comes from?"

Su Yu pretended to think about his words, after all, this drama was directly copied from his mind, so where did he get any creative inspiration?

"It all started with my music video. After the music video was released, many netizens and fans commented that they wanted to see this story made into a TV series."

"I personally enjoy watching science fiction and suspense films and television shows, so I gradually worked out the script. You could say that it was the audience's expectations that gave me a push."

Several media outlets then asked questions, and Su Yu answered them all calmly and appropriately, without deliberately showing off or being overly modest, demonstrating just the right sense of proportion.

Most of the questions revolved around the plot and characters, and the entire interview went quite smoothly.

Of course, Hu Lianxin is also a major focus of media attention.

After all, she had been the subject of a lot of online discussion a few days ago, and although those discussions weren't anything positive, the buzz was undeniable.

A reporter from iQiyi Entertainment turned the microphone towards her: "Ms. Hu Lianxin, this is your first drama, and you're working with so many senior actors. Are you nervous?"

When Hu Lianxin took the microphone, she gripped the microphone handle for a moment, but her voice was still quite steady after she started speaking.

"I'm definitely nervous, but I think this nervousness is a good thing. It keeps me from letting down the director and teacher Su Yu and prevents me from wasting this opportunity. I will do my best to play the roles of Huang Yuxuan and Chen Yunru well and let everyone see my efforts."

As she spoke, she glanced at Su Yu slightly, and Su Yu nodded gently at her. The gesture was brief, but it was caught by several sharp-eyed reporters in the front row, who immediately exchanged a glance.

However, no one pressed for answers at the scene. After all, the media present today were quite sensible and knew what questions to ask at the press conference and what questions not to ask.

After the press conference, all the main creators moved to the open space outside the teaching building and held a brief opening ceremony.

A large red silk cloth was draped over several cameras, and an incense burner and offerings were placed on the altar. The entire group took turns offering incense, hoping for good luck.

When the red silk was unveiled, Su Yu and Chen Xiaoming each grabbed a corner and exerted force at the same time. The red silk fell down with a sound, and the camera gleamed with a metallic luster in the sunlight.

Chen Xiaoming started clapping first, and then the entire crew followed suit.

Su Yu stood in the middle of the crowd, clapped his hands a few times, and his gaze swept across the faces of everyone present before finally landing on Hu Lianxin.

At that moment, she was clapping enthusiastically, her bright, sparkling eyes looking at him with adoration.

In her eyes, Su Yu was practically glowing at that moment!

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