Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.
It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...
After lunch, Shen Fang brought Liu Qianqian to the playground to find Old Deng. At that moment, Old Deng was eating biscuits and drinking mineral water on the playground.
Shen Fang patted Old Deng on the shoulder from behind.
"Why are you eating this?"
Deng Chao turned around and looked at Shen Fang speechlessly.
"Boss, you told me to wait here, but you didn't say when. I don't dare leave. What if you can't find me?"
Liu Qianqian giggled: "Hehe, Brother Shen Fang is so silly."
Shen Fang pinched Liu Qianqian's little face.
"How can you say that to Old Deng? You're a thoughtful guy. Let's go to rehearse, and we'll have a big meal tonight."
Upon hearing about the big meal, Old Deng threw away the biscuits he was holding.
"What kind of fancy meal are we having? Seafood or steak?"
"Hey, what are you doing, littering? Shout at me! Have you no manners?"
An older woman pointed at Old Deng and started cursing.
Old Deng quickly picked up the trash and stuffed it into the trash can.
The three of them arrived at the rehearsal room.
Shen Fang quickly wrote down the lines from memory.
Liu Qianqian plays the role of Liu Qianqian Dandan, Shen Fang plays the role of Shen Fang Benshan, and Deng Chao makes a guest appearance as the host.
The three of them took their lines and began rehearsing.
"Ahem, first of all, Xixi, we can start by practicing our Northeastern dialect. It doesn't have to be perfect, just get the meaning right."
"But I don't know how either."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "I don't know either, but that's the gist of it. Just repeat after me, 'What are you doing? What are you doing? You're in a hurry,' that's roughly the meaning. Give it a try."
Liu Qianqian nodded and said in a high-pitched voice, "What are you doing? What's going on? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Shen Fang was overjoyed; it had that Northeastern corn flavor to it.
Liu Qianqian also chuckled.
"That's so funny."
Shen Fang: "Ahem, let's start by practicing the lines and the physical movements. You're playing a little old lady in her fifties or sixties with a rather arrogant personality. You don't need to act that out. Qianqian, you're even more arrogant."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qianqian immediately took a bite of Chen Fang.
"Hmph, I didn't."
Shen Fang immediately begged for mercy.
"Yes, yes, you don't."
Liu Qianqian then let Shen Fang go.
"Just think of yourself as an old princess, and me as your knight. We're like an old married couple. You're about to become an Olympic torchbearer, and I'll cheer you on. Then, like a bickering couple, you have a disagreement about being a torchbearer. Just perform normally, pay attention to the old lady's movements and expressions, and take it slow."
The more Liu Qianqian listened, the more she felt that the script was well-written and perfectly suited her tastes. If she were to grow old like the characters in the script, and be able to be with Shen Fang, that would be wonderful. Though life would be ordinary, it would be very happy.
I gave a brief explanation of the precautions.
"Alright then, let's begin."
Liu Qianqian pretended to be an old lady, mimicking her mannerisms and speaking in a Northeastern accent: What are you shouting for? Why are you in such a hurry and running around?
"No, no, Sisi, raise your voice! Forget being ladylike, we need to be a little more assertive."
Liu Qianqian was a little embarrassed.
"They don't know how."
Shen Fang patted his forehead and looked at Old Deng.
"Deng Chao, you demonstrate for Xixi, like a woman, raise your voice, like a shrew."
Old Deng...aren't you making things difficult for me, Fatty, by making me play a woman??
However, Old Deng did as instructed.
Hands on hips, baring teeth: "What are you yelling for? Look at you, all flustered. Why are you running away, you rascal?"
Shen Fang's face darkened: "What lines did you add?"
"Hey, hey, I'm just making myself look like a woman."
Shen Fang... Deng Chao seems to have had a natural talent for playing women from the very beginning, and he does it quite well. No wonder he has played so many cross-dressing roles; it seems to be a hobby.
Liu Qianqian was overjoyed.
Shen Fang pinched Liu Qianqian's cheek.
“Learn from him.”
Liu Qianqian practiced it several times and finally got it somewhat right.
Shen Fang, pretending to be an old man, put on a hurried expression: "Hurry up, they're about to announce you as an Olympic torchbearer, hurry up!"
When Liu Qianqian saw Shen Fang's expression, she burst into laughter and rolled on the floor. It was so unbecoming! In Liu Qianqian's mind, Shen Fang was the kind of gentlemanly, witty, humorous, talented, and omnipotent older brother. Seeing this side of Shen Fang, Liu Qianqian completely lost her composure.
Sinking Square.....
Waiting until Liu Qianqian finally stopped laughing.
Shen Fang then looked at Liu Qianqian seriously.
"Be serious, or I won't let you eat tonight. We need to take this seriously."
Liu Qianqian clasped her hands together: "Okay."
Shen Fang nodded: "We don't need to be too perfect. As long as our performance goes smoothly, let's continue."
Liu Qianqian glanced at Chen Fang with a nonchalant expression: "What does this have to do with you? Hurry up and put down this chair so I can rest for a bit. You're in such a rush; I didn't want to bring you out."
Liu Qianqian raised her right foot and glanced at Chen Fang.
Shen Fang looked bewildered: "What are you doing?"
Liu Qianqian looked at Chen Fang with a haughty expression: "What do you mean? Extending your left hand means 'bring water,' extending your right hand means 'shut up,' crossing your left leg means 'rub your leg,' and crossing your right leg means 'give me a kiss.' Remember that, you good-for-nothing?"
Shen Fang nodded repeatedly: "I've been practicing this for half my life, don't worry."
"What are you practicing? Hey, hey." Liu Qianqian raised her left foot.
Shen Fang blushed and said, "What are you doing? It's not appropriate to kiss in public like this."
Liu Qianqian looked at Chen Fang speechlessly: "Look carefully, which foot is this!"
Shen Fang slapped his forehead: "Oh. Honey, when we get to the scene, there will be a lot of reporters. Don't cross your legs, give me some face."
Liu Qianqian rolled her eyes at Chen Fang: "Cherish this opportunity. After you finish running the Olympic torch relay, you won't be able to touch this leg again."
Shen Fang asked in confusion, "What happened? How did its leg disappear?"
Liu Qianqian pointed to her jade-like legs: "What kind of legs are these?"
Shen Fang: "Old-age rheumatism."
Liu Qianqian has broken her composure again.
Sinking Square...
This time, Liu Qianqian recovered quickly and looked at Shen Fang apologetically.
Liu Qianqian pointed to her calf: "Wrong, this is not an ordinary leg, it is the leg of an Olympic torchbearer."
Shen Fang chuckled, "Ham, huh? With my wife around, you'll never go hungry in this lifetime. I'll rub your belly again later."
Liu Qianqian was confused: "What are you doing?"
Shen Fang flashed his bright white teeth: "Another plate of ham sausages, please."
Liu Qianqian rolled her eyes at Chen Fang: "What kind of talk is this? The quality drops as soon as it comes out of your mouth. It's not presentable at all."
Shen Fang ignored the arrogant Liu Qianqian: "What are you taking? Slow down."
Liu Qianqian sneered, "What's slow? Hurry up!"
...
Overall, it went quite smoothly. Liu Qianqian's personality and the role were a natural match. She was a proud little princess, and Shen Fang was originally Liu Qianqian's guardian knight. The two complemented each other well. The host didn't have many scenes, so it wasn't difficult for Deng Chao.