Chapter 15 Jealousy
Jincheng in July was like a huge sauna. The air was stuffy and hot, without a trace of wind.
Even though there had been a downpour last night, it wasn't cold at all outside and the sun was unusually bright.
In the Yunyue Hotel, the air conditioning in the dedicated conference room of the "Yue Yan" crew was turned on full blast.
Nameplates with character names printed on them were neatly placed on the long conference table.
At this moment, director Wang Xing and the producer had not yet arrived. The atmosphere in the conference room was relatively relaxed, with familiar people gathered in groups of three or four, talking in low voices.
"I hope the weather will be cooler when we officially start shooting!" Zhou Yuwen looked out the window. The sky washed by rain was as blue as in Hayao Miyazaki's animations, and it was so clear that it seemed unreal.
Zhai Xin, who had just started her internship, was working on a major project for the first time, and everything was new to her. She quietly nudged screenwriter Jin Chuchu and, lowering her voice, couldn't hide her excitement as she gossiped, "Sister Chuchu, is it true that the female lead is Shi Qing?"
Jin Chuchu, in her early thirties, wears a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and has an intellectual temperament.
She nodded reservedly, but the smile in her eyes behind the lenses revealed her inner feelings.
When the crew asked her for recommendations for the female lead, the first person that came to her mind was Shi Qing.
Last month, when she heard that Sheng Han had personally tried to get involved but was rejected by Shi Qing, she felt regretful for several days. Unexpectedly, things took a turn and she came after all!
Jin Chuchu can't wait to see the chemical reaction between Shi Qing and Sheng Han!
On the other hand, the actors in the cast section were also curious about who the female lead would be.
"I don't know who plays my imperial sister?" Xu Hui, who plays the second prince Qi Xuan in the play, leaned back in his chair and said half-jokingly.
He has a handsome appearance, with fine lines at the corners of his eyes when he smiles, and he exudes the charm of a mature man.
Ji Qingyao, who was sitting not far from him, curled her lips subtly when she heard this.
As a fan of the book "Yue Yan", when she heard that her own company was going to invest in this drama, she immediately expressed her strong desire to play the heroine Qi Yue to the senior management.
But the company and the production team kept refusing, saying they already had candidates in mind, and finally gave her the role of the second female lead, Lou Qianqian, the best friend of the female lead.
But Ji Qingyao always felt that the opportunity was something she had to fight for.
She found out that Shi Qing, the film company's preferred choice, had not agreed to the role yet, so she made preparations for both scenarios. She even prepared the script, just waiting for Shi Qing to completely refuse to act so that she could take over immediately.
Who could have expected that Shi Qing agreed again!
Just when everyone in the conference room had different opinions, the door of the conference room was pushed open from the outside.
Shi Qing stood at the door, took a deep breath, and suppressed the excitement and anxiety in her heart.
Push the door open and walk in.
In an instant, all eyes in the conference room were focused on the door.
Shi Qing was dressed very simply today.
A pure white cropped T-shirt outlined her slender waist, and a pair of light blue high-waisted wide-leg jeans made her legs look even longer and straighter.
Her long black hair was casually draped, and she wore a white baseball cap on her head. Under the brim of the cap was a face that was not made up but still bright and dazzling.
"Qingqing!"
Xu Hui recognized her almost immediately, stood up from his seat in surprise, and walked towards her with big strides.
When Shi Qing saw him, her eyes instantly curved into crescents and she smiled brightly: "Brother Hui, long time no see."
Xu Hui was once an artist of Danhao Entertainment. The two collaborated on a modern urban drama, which was well received. Among Shi Qing's many screen partners, the number of their CP fans is second only to the "Qingchen" CP with Yue Jingchen.
However, not long after the show was broadcast, Xu Hui's contract expired and he went to another company, and the two of them rarely had any contact after that.
Xu Hui opened his arms, preparing to give Shi Qing a welcoming hug.
Just when the two were about to hug each other, a cold male voice came from between them without warning, breaking their movements.
"Make way."
A black figure, like a gust of cold wind, forced its way through the less than half-foot gap between Shi Qing and Xu Hui and walked straight towards the main seat.
Shi Qing's smile froze at the corner of her mouth as she looked at the back.
Today, Sheng Han was dressed in pure black, a loose T-shirt, work pants, black sneakers, and a black baseball cap on his head. He exuded a cool aura that kept strangers away.
Jin Chuchu's eyes lit up.
One black and one white, baseball cap, casual style.
Isn’t this a couple’s outfit?! My CP is real!
Zhou Yuwen looked at Sheng Han's stuffy look and sneered: Loading!
Shi Qing also noticed the hat on Sheng Han's head. The style and color were very similar to the one he lent her last time.
Could it be... that he went home?
Sheng Han ignored the looks around him, dragged away the chair with his name printed on it, sat down heavily, and slammed the script in his hand onto the table with a "bang".
The noise was neither too loud nor too quiet, but it was enough to make the temperature in the entire conference room drop by a few degrees.
Xu Hui was so frightened by his move that his heart skipped a beat and his back felt a little hairy.
Rumor has it that Sheng Han has a cold temper and is difficult to get along with. After meeting him today, I can see that his reputation is indeed well-deserved.
Did I offend him in some way?
He couldn't help but think about it in his mind.
"Yue Yan" is Qiankun Entertainment's key project of the year, and Sheng Han is Qiankun's top star. This drama is clearly his stepping stone to the TV drama market, and his say is absolutely paramount. If I offend him on the first day of filming...
Xu Hui couldn't help but smile bitterly. The role of the Second Prince he had been offered was complex and challenging, and it was the key to his transformation. This role hadn't come easily, and he couldn't afford to make any mistakes.
Shi Qing saw Xu Hui's expression change, and thinking of the rumors about Sheng Han, she couldn't bear it, so she could only whisper comfortingly: "Brother Hui, don't think too much. Teacher Sheng...he has a cold personality, he doesn't mean any harm, he's actually a good person."
Xu Hui nodded stiffly, his smile uglier than crying.
Although the conference room was large, Sheng Han's ears accurately caught Shi Qing's whispered words of comfort.
Who wants to be given the nice guy card by you!
He felt sour in his heart instantly and his eyes became even colder.
He'd always remembered Xu Hui! Shi Qing's only urban romance drama, the one with the most kissing scenes and the most adult-oriented, was filmed with him! Their CP fans were so excited back then, with press releases all over the place claiming they were a match made in heaven and a truly sweet drama.
Sheng Han's eyes swept over to a place not far away and saw Yao Shun walking towards Shi Qing.
Yao Shun is here to play the special role of the prince, a character who has few scenes but is the brightest star throughout the entire play.
More importantly, Yao Shun and Shi Qing have collaborated on a popular costume political drama.
Although that CP is not as popular as Xu Hui's, they have more fans than him and Shi Qing's CP fans!
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