Chapter 394 Eating Watermelon

Jiangnan is a beautiful land, Nanjing is the imperial city.

Jinling, an ancient capital bearing the mists of the Six Dynasties and the splendor of the Republic of China, has become an excellent choice for the crew of "Silent Shorthand" with its unique sense of history and cultural heritage.

At dawn, a luxury business car quietly parked outside the crew.

In the car, Su Xiaoxiao gently shook the arm of the person next to her and woke up the sleeping sister: "Sister, we are at the crew."

Liu Shishi was sleepy and yawned with her hands covering her lips, with a hint of tiredness still lingering between her brows.

Yesterday afternoon she had no scenes to shoot, so she took a private plane back to her home in Beijing overnight, and this morning she hurried to Nanjing. It is inevitable that she is tired after such a long journey.

Fortunately, Song Ci’s newly purchased Gulfstream G650 has been delivered, so the Gulfstream G200 was left for her to use.

Unlike Hengdian, Jinling does not have an airport, so transportation is very convenient. Whenever there was a break in filming, Liu Shishi would fly back to Peiping to reunite with her husband.

Her eyes swept through the car window toward the crew's door, and Yijie was stunned for a moment.

Outside the crew, there was a large group of media reporters carrying cameras and long guns, and there were also many fans holding light boards in the crowd, surrounding the entrance and exit of the crew.

"Xiaoxiao, am I on the trending search?" Liu Shishi asked as she took out her cell phone to check.

"Yes."

After receiving a positive reply, Yijie opened Weibo, saw the hot search terms, and suddenly realized.

It turns out that China Film Group recently announced that its subsidiary Huaying Co., Ltd. accepted targeted financing from Liu Shishi Film and Television Culture Studio.

In this round of financing, Huaying Co., Ltd. was valued at 8 billion yuan, and Liu Shishi Studio invested 240 million yuan and obtained 3% of the equity.

Huaying Group stated that the funds raised from this round of financing will be invested in the development and construction of an Internet ticketing platform in cooperation with Tengda Group.

As soon as this news came out, it caused a sensation in the entire entertainment industry.

As the leader in the Chinese film industry, Huaying Group has an absolute dominant position in the film market.

Liu Shishi's becoming a shareholder of Huaying Co., Ltd. has undoubtedly added a dazzling "semi-official" halo to herself.

On the Weibo platform, netizens were discussing the issue and fans were overjoyed:

"Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Liu Shishi has become the link between the two major groups, Huaying and Tengda."

"Sister is really amazing. The value of the first sister is still increasing."

"As expected of the richest woman in the entertainment industry, she invested 240 million yuan without hesitation. No one has such courage!"...

Fingers swiped across the phone screen to read the comments, Liu Shishi said in distress: "Xiao Xiao, call the assistant director and ask him to bring a few people to meet us."

The young assistant nodded in response and took out his cell phone to call the assistant director.

Liu Shishi put on a mask and a baseball cap neatly, fully armed and wrapped up tightly.

Unfortunately, although her beautiful face can be concealed by makeup, her excellent figure and elegant temperament are difficult to hide. As soon as she got out of the car, she was recognized by reporters and fans who were waiting outside the crew.

Everyone rushed forward, Su Xiaoxiao and Lin Xia opened their arms wide, trying their best to protect Yijie behind them.

"Shishi, why did you suddenly become a shareholder of Huaying?"

"Shishi, after owning 3% of the shares, will you consider seeking a seat on the board of directors of Huaying?"

Faced with the microphone and recorder that were about to hit her face, Liu Shishi raised her hands helplessly and said in a loud voice: "Don't worry, everyone, be safe, we will do it one by one!"

The order on the scene improved slightly, and after it gradually quieted down, Liu Shishi spoke calmly: "This 3% stake in Huaying was invested on behalf of my husband... I will not become a director of Huaying at the moment..."

Just after the Q&A session on investment in Huaying ended, the reporters brought up a new topic.

"Hello, Mr. Liu. I'm a reporter from Jinling Daily. Have you paid attention to the incident in which Ying Xiaotian beat Bian Xiaoxiao? As one of the top female stars in the entertainment industry, will you speak up for women?"

"Hit someone?" Sister Yi shook her head slightly, her expression calm: "I'm sorry, I don't know about this matter, so I can't comment for now."

No matter how the reporter asked, she always stuck to her bottom line of "not knowing the inside story". Her flawless response made the reporter gradually give up the idea of ​​hyping up the situation.

After accepting interviews from several media outlets and signing autographs for enthusiastic fans, Yi Jie finally entered the crew through the human wall passage opened by the crew security and stage management.

"The reporters and fans are too enthusiastic." Liu Shishi lightly touched her chest with lingering fear, and then asked her assistant: "Xiaoxia, what is the beating incident that the reporter just asked about?"

This was also the first time she heard about this. She returned to Beijing late at night yesterday. After relieving her longing for her husband, she got up early and returned to the crew. She had no time to pay attention to the hot events on Weibo.

Lin Xia turned into a gossip expert and told the story of Yijie vividly:

"Yesterday afternoon, something happened on the set of "Guns, Bullets and Rain"! The assistant of the female lead Bian Xiaoxiao, "Zhi Xin Yu", broke the news in a post on Weibo.

The male lead Ying Xiaotian was accused of not only being a big shot, but also beating Bian Xiaoxiao because of creative differences, saying that he "grabbed her hair and pushed her." Ying Xiaotian immediately posted a blog post to deny the incident.

"Ying Xiaotian!" Sister Yi frowned and thought. She felt that she had some impression of this person, but she just couldn't remember it for the moment. "The name sounds familiar."

"Sister, you forgot that Ying Xiaotian and Teacher Nie Yuan are good friends. He visited the crew during the filming of "Startling by Each Step."

"Now that I think about it, this guy looked quite gentle at the time, and didn't look like someone who would resort to violence."

"Who can say for sure? The story is so credible!" Lin Xia shrugged and continued, "Bian Xiaoxiao personally came out and angrily accused Ying Xiaotian of daring to do it but not admit it, questioning his professional ethics and character.

The conflict has even escalated to the level of a "man beating a woman" gender conflict! Ying Xiaotian is now being criticized by netizens. "

"What did Ying Xiaotian say?"

"Ying Xiaotian responded that the two parties were just arguing over words at the time, and he swore to heaven that he did not touch Bian Xiaoxiao at all. He also said that it was Bian Xiaoxiao who cursed him first, and the curse was very ugly."

"Waging a war of words is useless!" Liu Shishi hit the nail on the head and went straight to the core of the incident: "Where are the crew witnesses? Where is the surveillance video?"

"Senior Sister is still very insightful!" Lin Xia immediately praised, "Ying Xiaotian has already said that he will retrieve the video, and netizens are waiting for him to prove his innocence!"

The two of them walked and talked, and soon arrived at the dressing room.

Because the previous interview had taken up quite a bit of time, Liu Shishi did not dare to delay at all. She quickly walked to the dressing mirror and sat down, signaling the stylist to put on makeup for her as soon as possible.

The makeup creation and clothing changes are carried out in an orderly manner, and the series of processes are smooth and completed in one go.

After completing her makeup, Liu Shishi looked at herself in the mirror: her black hair was elegantly tied up and neatly cascaded to one side, with slightly curled ends. The overall look was both dignified and intellectual.

She was wearing a black long-sleeved top with delicate lace at the neckline, exuding a retro and elegant temperament, as if she was a beauty walking out of a painting from the Republic of China.

When Liu Shishi arrived at the studio, Li Xuejian was already waiting there, holding the script, muttering to himself, reciting the lines over and over again with full concentration, trying his best to memorize every word.

Seeing his apprentice appear, Li Xuejian put down the script and smiled: "The girl is here."

Sister Yi looked guilty: "I'm sorry, Master, Director Kong, and everyone else have been waiting for so long."

Kong Sheng waved his hand indifferently. As a major shareholder of Noon Sunshine, an investor in the crew of "Silent Shorthand" and the leading actress, Liu Shishi must enjoy some privileges.

But she is never squeamish during filming and is always gentle to everyone in the crew. It is rare for her to be like this. Besides, there were other reasons for her being late today, so there is really nothing to blame her for.

"I'll give you 5 minutes to get your emotions in order!"

Liu Shishi nodded in agreement, took a deep breath, quickly adjusted her state, and devoted herself to the role of Song Hongling.

"Attention all departments! Begin."

In front of the camera, Song Hongling, played by Liu Shishi, looked sad, with tears welling up in her eyes: "Uncle Yu, you have been targeted by the spies. If you use this trick, you will die."

Li Xuejian plays the leading male role in "Silent Shorthand". When Song Hongling comes online, underground party member Lu Chengyu laughs out loud when he hears the words. His laughter is full of fearlessness and heroism, and carries a spirit that shakes the mountains and rivers.

"If I die, the country will live! From the moment I joined the revolution, I have put life and death aside! You are the most critical link to the top of the Guo Party. If I can keep you safe, I don't mind dying ten times!"

At this moment, Song Hongling was deeply moved by the revolutionary sentiments of her comrades and burst into tears: "Uncle Yu, I will not let you down and will definitely pass the information back to the Holy Land."

"Okay, okay!" Lu Chengyu nodded with satisfaction, his eyes slowly swept around, looking at the blue sky through the window. His eyes showed not only longing and reluctance for the world, but also the determination and perseverance to face death.

"I feel a pity! I will not be able to see the day of victory of the revolution! Comrade Song Hongling, I leave the future to you!"

"Pass!" In front of the monitor, Kong Shengren held the intercom and praised repeatedly, "Teacher Li is worthy of being the best actor. His acting skills are amazing."

Li Xuejian devoted himself to the performance, interpreting the revolutionaries' lofty sentiments of sacrificing their lives for justice, as well as their attachment to life and regret for their unfinished career vividly and vividly, which can be called a classic.

"Shishi's acting skills have also improved significantly. Her crying scene just now was very touching!"

The morning's shooting ended quickly, and with the director's order, everyone finally went home.

Liu Shishi dragged her tired body back to the rest shed and collapsed directly on the recliner, with traces of tears still on her face. The scenes she had performed in the morning were quite exhausting.

"Sister, drink some water!" Su Xiaoxiao handed over a cup of water and a plate of fresh cherries. "Sister, try this, it's so sweet!" On the side, Lin Xia's eyes lit up and she looked very happy: "Sister! There is new news!"

Liu Shishi's eyebrows relaxed, revealing a bit of curiosity: "Did you get the surveillance video of Ying Xiaotian?"

"No!" Lin Xia laughed while holding her phone. "It's so funny! Before we even figured out the truth, a bunch of people rushed out to denounce Ying Xiaotian."

Without waiting for the first sister to ask, Lin Xia couldn't wait to continue: "First, Jia Nailiang spoke up for his old classmate Bian Xiaoxiao, saying that he called to verify the truth of the matter and said that he would support his friend even if he had to be cannon fodder.

Then Li Xiaolu also came out to support her boyfriend, saying, "Liang, kind people have sharp eyes, I am here too!" This is ridiculous, they are playing a double act here! "

Liu Shishi looked puzzled: "I don't understand, why are they in such a hurry to line up?"

"Sister, the best is yet to come!" Lin Xia became more and more excited as she spoke. "Yangzi said that he just got on the phone with Bian Xiaoxiao crying and asking Ying Xiaotian to give everyone an explanation."

After saying that, Lin Xia smiled mysteriously and said, "Sister, what do you think is the relationship between them?"

Seeing the assistant's quirky expression, Sister Yi smiled and said, "Don't keep me in suspense! Tell me now."

"Netizens have uncovered the relationship between the two! Bian Xiaoxiao is a classmate of Yangzi's wife Huang Shengyi, and Huang Shengyi is Jia Nailiang's first love."

"My goodness, what a mess!"

"Yangzi is an interesting guy. One moment he supports Xiaoxiao, and the next moment he acts as a fence-sitter. He's more dramatic than the people involved!"

Hearing the assistant's rapid-fire complaints, Liu Shishi raised her lips slightly and asked with interest, "Are there any more?"

"Of course there are! A lot of celebrities came out to take sides. Bao Beier, Bao Jianfeng and others stood on Bian Xiaoxiao's side, while Nie Yuan, Yan Danchen and others supported Ying Xiaotian. The two sides were arguing fiercely!"

"What's the crew's attitude?"

Lin Xia spread her hands and said, "They issued a long and eloquent statement, but in the end they didn't mention the main point at all. It was all nonsense. They didn't even mention the key issue of beating people."

Liu Shishi was suspicious: "Could it be that the crew directed and acted in this drama to hype up the TV series?"

"It doesn't look like hype. This matter is currently causing quite a stir online."

At this time, the staff brought over an exquisite special lunch. Liu Shishi took the lunch box and smiled faintly, "Anyway, this matter has nothing to do with us. Let's fill our stomachs first."

After lunch, the crew took a short break and then started working again. From the sun being high in the sky to the moon being dim, they finally finished all the filming tasks for the day.

In the dressing room, Liu Shishi was removing her makeup while Lin Xia was reporting the latest developments of the "beating" incident.

"Report to Senior Sister Shi! Battle report from the front. A reporter interviewed Ying Xiaotian's agent this afternoon. The agent insisted that Ying Xiaotian only gently pushed Xiao Xiao's shoulder and definitely did not hit anyone."

After removing her heavy makeup, revealing her plain and pretty face, Sister Yi chuckled and asked, "It's been a whole day, and Ying Xiaotian still hasn't received the surveillance video?"

"He didn't get it, but someone else did!"

"Who? Director?"

"It was Yangzi. He said he got the video and posted a screenshot of it on Weibo, asking both parties to quickly resolve the matter."

Liu Shishi paused while removing her makeup: "This is too weird!"

Lin Xia nodded repeatedly, her tone full of disbelief: "It's even more outrageous! Ying Xiaotian said that he begged the crew and even called the police but couldn't get the surveillance video, but it turned out to be in Yangzi's hands!

Then Ying Xiaotian pleaded with Yangzi to release the full video and reveal the truth. Yangzi replied lightly, "I have no obligation." This mysterious operation left people confused! "

Liu Shishi was stunned and said in astonishment: "The plot is so reversed!"

"After Yangzi posted that screenshot that showed nothing, more stars were willing to "uphold justice"! Li Chen, Huang Jiao...

Even Ying Xiaotian’s good friend Du Chun told him to “be a man and apologize.” A bunch of female stars followed suit... Wang Luodan came out to support Bian Xiaoxiao!

"Wang Luodan!" Liu Shishi frowned slightly, looking displeased: "Why is she joining in the fun! As a Tengda artist, every move she makes represents the company's image. If the truth is not as it seems, it will be Tengda Culture that loses face!"

(End of this chapter)