Huayu: Tianxian Qianmeng

Li Dawei and You Jianming didn't say anything, but their eyes were fixed on the girl on the GG sign for a full half minute.

"So alike! Absolutely so!" Li Dawei muttered to himself, his eyes shining. "That aura... that intensity in her eyes... a pure yet noble air, with a touch of arrogance... Yes, yes, yes! It's just like Bai Xiuzhu! Lao You! What do you think?"

"I'll contact the girl." You Jianming nodded, then looked at Ling Yuan, "You kid...you've done a great job!"

Ling Yuan: "..."

He never expected that the celestial beauty was someone he had recommended.

Actually, even without him, You Jianming would have discovered Tianxian Meizi in a few days. Moreover, Tianxian Meizi has a powerful godfather who can handle this matter.

The van restarted and returned to the film set.

……

June 18, 10:00 AM, Huairou Film and Television Base.

A gleaming black Maybach S-Class was parked steadily outside the main filming area of ​​"The Story of a Noble Family".

The car door opened, and Chen Jingfei stepped out first, dressed in a well-tailored suit, exuding composure. Next came Liu Xiaoli, wearing sunglasses, with impeccable makeup and a commanding presence. Finally, Liu Yifei stepped out, wearing a simple white dress and with her long hair flowing down her shoulders.

The girl's delicate features glowed in the sunlight, and with a touch of shyness and curiosity from her first arrival, she instantly attracted the attention of all the staff outside the studio.

"Whoa! Here she comes! Bai Xiuzhu!"

"It's so beautiful...it's exactly the same as the one on the GG label!"

"Is that her mom next to her? She has such a strong presence... And that guy, I heard he's a big boss?"

Producer You Jianming and director Li Dawei immediately greeted them with smiles, followed by several lead actors: Chen Kun, still dressed as a young master from the Republican era, Dong Jie wore an elegant costume, and Shu Chang skipped around in a Western-style dress. Ling Yuan naturally followed as well, after all, he was the one who recommended them.

Moreover, Ling Yuan has never had a "NG" since joining the crew. In addition, the thank-you letter he wrote last time has earned him some face for the crew. The director and producer both praised him and said that he has a promising future.

Yes, I received 2500 yuan in bonuses alone. In 02, that was no small sum.

With the salary from "The Story of a Noble Family," tuition and living expenses are no problem. Ling Yuan also plans to save some money to do some of his own "small productions."

"Welcome, welcome! Ms. Liu, Mr. Chen, and... Xixi!" You Jianming warmly shook hands. "We've been waiting for you! You must be tired from your journey!"

Li Dawei added with a smile, "Qianqian's temperament, just standing here, she's the spitting image of Bai Xiuzhu! We can finally breathe a sigh of relief!"

Liu Xiaoli took off her sunglasses, revealing a polite smile: "Director and producer, you're too kind. Qianqian is still young, and she'll need your guidance in the future."

However, when Liu Xiaoli's gaze swept over the crowd and landed on Ling Yuan behind her, her smile froze almost imperceptibly.

Liu Yifei also greeted the producer and director politely, her voice sweet: "Hello producer, hello director." She bowed slightly, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over the crowd, and happened to meet Ling Yuan standing behind Chen Kun.

It's him? !

Liu Yifei's clear eyes widened instantly, her small mouth slightly open, showing obvious surprise.

That… that “weirdo” who was holding a child, covered in dust, and staring intently at her that day? What’s he doing here? He’s wearing a clean modern T-shirt and jeans, his hair is neat, and he looks… well, he’s quite handsome.

Liu Xiaoli frowned slightly and gently tugged at her daughter's wrist, signaling her not to look too much.

You Jianming introduced the main actors in the crew, then pointed to Ling Yuan and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, we have to thank our little hero, Ling Yuan, for getting Qianqian into the crew! He's the one with the discerning eye who saw Qianqian's GG card on the street and thought her temperament was a perfect match for Bai Xiuzhu. He strongly recommended her to us, and that's how we didn't miss out on this gem!"

"What? He recommended him?" Liu Xiaoli's voice was tinged with disbelief, her gaze fixed on Ling Yuan like a searchlight, full of scrutiny and suspicion.

Liu Yifei looked at Ling Yuan again in surprise, her small face full of confusion—this "weirdo" recommended her?

The atmosphere at the scene became subtly tense.

Director Li Dawei immediately smoothed things over, laughing heartily, and pulled an envelope from his briefcase:

"Ms. Liu, Xixi, there's a little misunderstanding here! Ling Yuan wasn't just wandering around the street that day; he was doing a heroic deed, risking his life to save a little girl who was almost hit by a car!"

"He explained it to us when he came back. He didn't mean to stare at you. It was the lingering fear after saving people and a little accident. Also, he had seen Xixi on the GG sign before, so he was a bit stunned to suddenly see her in person!"

"Look, this is a thank-you letter specially delivered by the little girl's parents and the police station. The whole story is written clearly in there."

As he spoke, he handed the envelope with the red stamp to Liu Xiaoli.

Liu Xiaoli took the letter with some skepticism, quickly glanced at its contents, and then her expression softened. She looked at the letter, then at Ling Yuan, who was standing there with a slightly hesitant expression but a calm look in his eyes, and then at her daughter.

"Oh..." Liu Xiaoli let out a long "oh," the frost on her face finally melting a little, with a hint of relief and a trace of barely perceptible embarrassment. "So that's how it was... We really did misunderstand each other that day."

She turned to Ling Yuan, her tone becoming much more polite, but still carrying the air of an elder's admonition: "Little Ling, right? It's a good thing to act bravely, and it deserves praise. However, you must be careful in the future. Standing on the side of the road with a child in your arms is too dangerous."

Ling Yuan quickly stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said sincerely, "Auntie is right. It was my negligence at the time; I wasn't paying attention to the road conditions, and I'm so sorry you and Qianqian were frightened. I'll definitely be more careful in the future!"

Liu Xiaoli frowned. "Calling me 'Auntie' again? You're asking for it!"

Liu Yifei glanced at Ling Yuan a few times in surprise, thinking to herself that the girl was the one he had saved, not his daughter. Sure enough, she looked only a few years older than her today.

Director Li Dawei then added with a smile Ling Yuan's identity.

"Ling Yuan is a student from the class of 2001 at Beijing Film Academy. I heard that Qianqian also got into Beijing Film Academy, but she hasn't enrolled yet; she's from the class of 2002. So, we're alumni. Um, our male lead, Chen Kun, is from the class of 1996."

This way of saying it brings us closer.

Having been curiously observing Liu Yifei's singing, he suddenly hopped to her side like a cheerful little bird, affectionately taking her arm and saying with a grin, "Finally, a girl my age has joined the group! But, Qianqian, you're so tall!"

"You're cute too," Liu Yifei said with a smile.

Shu Chang: "Let me tell you, Brother Ling Yuan is such a good person, his acting is top-notch, his delivery of lines is superb, and he can even write novels and screenplays. He was so cool saving the kid that day, even though he got a little bruised..."

Chattering away, the two quickly closed the distance between them.

"He also writes novels?"

"Yes, it seems they've secretly written several books and registered the copyrights for them all."

Liu Yifei was infected by Shu Chang's enthusiasm, and with Shu Chang's help, the last bit of resentment she had towards Ling Yuan dissipated.

Seeing that the atmosphere was pleasant, Li Dawei quickly said, "Alright, alright, it's hot outside. Ms. Liu, Mr. Chen, Qianqian, let's go into the conference room, discuss the contract details, and review the script?"

The producer and director led Liu Yifei and her group into the office. Outside, the crowd gradually dispersed, but the murmurs of discussion spread like ripples on water.

"Wow, only 14 and a half? Doesn't look like it!"

"Just got back from abroad? Admitted to Beijing Film Academy as an international student? Wow!"

"Tsk tsk, look at her starting point. She easily landed the second female lead at the age of 14, and she's a complete novice with no acting experience whatsoever. She rose to fame overnight!"

"I can't be envious, she's just lucky! She looks like an angel, and she has powerful connections..."

Dong Jie stood still, maintaining a gentle smile on her face, but her fingers unconsciously twirled the delicate piping on the cuffs of her costume.

Just now, Liu Yifei stood next to her, and that cool yet vibrant girlish aura, along with her height of half a head and Snow White-like skin, felt like a thorn stuck in her heart.

Although she herself is also very good, at the peak of her beauty, and is the female lead, she always feels a bit pressured when standing next to Liu Yifei, the second female lead, and is overshadowed.

Dong Jie casually strolled over to Chen Kun's side and muttered, "She's really beautiful, no doubt about it. But... she's so young, and she's never acted before. Is she really capable? Don't let her slow everyone down." She turned her head slightly, glancing at the direction of the office out of the corner of her eye.

Chen Kun was watching Ling Yuan being pulled aside by Shu Chang when he heard this and looked away, casually saying, "The director and President You made the decision, they should know what they're doing, right? If it really wouldn't work, would the director have agreed?"

Dong Jie pursed her lips, lowering her voice even further, with a hint of mystery and certainty: "I heard that her godfather, that Boss Chen, has put in a lot of effort behind the scenes, essentially 'bringing his own investment to get her into the cast'! Otherwise, just based on Ling Yuan's recommendation, no matter how similar her temperament is, would the director have made the decision directly without even an audition? Have you ever seen an important role decided like that?" She gestured with her chin towards the office.

Chen Kun frowned immediately, his tone slightly disapproving: "You can't just say things like that. It was Ling Yuan who recommended him, and the directors approved him after seeing his GG card. Besides, it's his own ability to get into the Beijing Film Academy." He recalled the hardships he had faced when he took the entrance exam.

Dong Jie snorted lightly, a hint of resentment in her voice: "The recommendation is the trigger, the money is the key! No evidence? Does this even need evidence? Isn't that how it is in the industry? And the Beijing Film Academy, getting in before 15? You believe there's no connection? How old were you when you fought tooth and nail to get in?"

Chen Kun: "..."