Chapter 174 Interview
At 9 a.m. on January 2, the lights in a studio of Peking TV station were bright and the atmosphere was warm.
A female host with delicate makeup, elegant temperament, and wearing a black dress held the microphone, stood calmly in front of the camera, and talked freely:
“I am the host Li Yajing. It is a great honor to meet you all here again. Welcome everyone to watch our “Peking Interviews” on time.
In this episode, we have specially invited the director and leading actors of the highly anticipated TV series "Hello, Old Times". Today they will share with us the behind-the-scenes stories and filming experiences of this TV series. "
Then he looked towards the passage on one side of the studio, with a sincere smile on his face:
"Next, let's welcome director Ma Xin, leading actors Liu Shishi and Jia Nailiang with warm applause, and welcome them to our show!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Xin, who had been waiting in the backstage for a long time, led the male and female protagonists slowly into the studio, and the audience below immediately burst into warm applause.
A small number of these viewers are audience representatives carefully selected by the program team, and the majority are die-hard fans of the Zhenhua trilogy. They specifically signed up for this interview program to express their support for "Hello, Old Times".
The host led the guests to the carefully arranged seats in the center of the hall and said with a friendly smile: "Welcome to the three of you, please take a seat."
Ma Xin was wearing a brown-gray jacket, looking steady and easy-going. He smiled and nodded, then sat down naturally on a sofa chair.
He has been in the industry for several years and has participated in dozens of interviews, big and small. He is very familiar with this kind of interview and has no pressure at all.
Jianailiang, who was standing next to him, was wearing a black suit with an exquisite bow tie on his chest. It was obvious that he attached great importance to this show and wanted to show his best side in front of the audience.
Liu Shishi wore a simple white dress with red patterns on it, which was full of vitality and fashion. Her long, smooth and shiny hair fell gracefully and naturally on her shoulders, and she exuded a fresh and natural feeling, like a blooming lily.
Liu Shishi and Jia Nailiang sat together on the bench in the middle, and the host Li Yajing then sat opposite the director, and the interview officially began.
"Director Ma, Hello, Old Times is the last part of the Zhenhua trilogy. Do you think this drama can surpass the previous two?"
Li Yajing started the conversation with a hint of wit in her question, hoping to get more information.
The station has given her instructions, hoping that today's interview can dig out more explosive points of the crew and build momentum for "Hello, Old Times" which will be broadcast tonight.
The first two parts of the Zhenhua series were also broadcast on Beijing Satellite TV. The TV station has high hopes for the third part, selecting it as the opening drama of this year. Naturally, it hopes that there will be more hot spots to support the attention of this TV series.
Ma Xin held the microphone, leaning back slightly on his chair, with a confident smile on his face:
"It's only natural that the results will be better. After all, the first two films have made the Zhenhua series famous and accumulated a certain number of loyal audiences. I believe that Hello, Old Times will definitely be loved by the audience."
The young director is full of vigor and vitality. It is no exaggeration to say that since he was trained by Tengda Culture, his career has been booming and he is the best developed director among the new generation of directors.
His classmates are still working hard in the crew, but he can already independently direct a TV series that is broadcast on satellite TV. The gap is huge.
The host grinned when he heard this. Talk shows require guests to be bold and outspoken in order to attract the audience.
It would be really boring to meet an old fox who never fails to speak and never falls into any trap. He always leaves room for maneuver.
As she thought she couldn't get any useful information from the director, Li Jingya turned the topic to the two leading actors.
"Director Ma, what do you think of the performance of the two young actors in this drama?"
Ma Xin cast his eyes on the male and female protagonists and nodded slightly: "Shishi and Aliang are both very hardworking actors. They performed well in the play and I am very satisfied."
He was speaking from the heart, not just for show and to say nice things on the show.
Although the male lead Jia Nailiang is usually smooth-talking and behaves like a playboy, he is still very serious when filming. He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, has a solid foundation, and his acting skills are also pretty good.
As for Liu Shishi, there is nothing to say about her. She is the boss's wife, but she is not spoiled or willful. She is honest and diligent when acting, and her performance is remarkable.
Li Yajing warmed up the scene for a while, and when she saw that the time was right, she turned her firepower on the two leading actors.
With a barely perceptible smirk, he asked, "Do you think there is a difference between the two of you in the play and outside the play, or is there a big contrast in your image or personality?"
Jia Nailiang glanced at Liu Shishi, and seeing that she had no intention of speaking first, he hesitated for a moment and spoke first: "Shishi gives me a good impression in and out of the play, with no obvious difference.
Because she is quiet and introverted, and her image and temperament are suitable for the role of a school beauty, it can be said that the role is very suitable for her. "
After saying that, he looked at Liu Shishi with a hint of curiosity in his eyes, wanting to hear how she evaluated him.
"Then Shishi, what do you think of Jia Nailiang himself and the character of Lin Yang?"
Liu Shishi sat elegantly with a reserved smile on her face and spoke slowly: "I think there is still a big gap."
The host's eyes lit up, and he was looking forward to seeing what interesting opinions Liu Shishi could come up with. It is often contrasting topics that can attract the audience's interest.
Jia Nailiang and Ma Xin also focused their attention on the heroine, thinking that Liu Shishi's actions were unnecessary. At this time, they usually followed the topic to praise the other party and deal with it casually. There was no need to express their unique ideas.
“Song Ci, the author of the Zhenhua series, said that you might meet Yu Huai and Sheng Huainan, but you will never meet Lin Yang because he is too good.
Yu Huai would escape, Sheng Huainan would hesitate, but Lin Yang is always a Yu Zhou Zhouist. Lin Yang played by Nai Liang is an artistic image, and there is still a difference between the real person and the artistic image in reality. "
Liu Shishi whispered softly, and her words seemed to carry reminiscence, sighs, and even a hint of relief.
She feels that she is happier than Yu Zhouzhou as she has met someone who is also willing to devote himself to her. To her, only Song Ci is the real Lin Yang.
Li Yajing was slightly stunned. Liu Shishi's words seemed to be a key that opened the floodgates of memory, making her recall the youthful days in school and remember that she had also fantasized about meeting someone like Lin Yang who was willing to give everything.
But he came to his senses in a flash. As an experienced host, he obviously knew what the audience liked to hear most.
He cleverly took over the topic and naturally led it to Song Ci. The popularity and fame of that screenwriter was much higher than the guests in front of him.
"This is a very meaningful passage. Is it really from a Song Dynasty poem?"
Liu Shishi smiled and nodded: "It's true!"
Seeing that Ma Xin and Jia Nailiang were also interested, Li Yajing asked with a hint of inquiry and curiosity:
"It seems that Director Ma and the male lead are unaware of this. Shishi, did Song Ci say this to you alone?"
"Yes!" Liu Shishi nodded again, smiling sweetly, and admitted it generously.
"Oh! Oh! Oh!"
The audience immediately started to make a noise, making a series of funny noises. The two of them could actually discuss topics like youth and love in private. It was obvious that they had a special relationship. Who wouldn't want to listen to the gossip about the leading actress and the noble screenwriter? Who could refuse!
The host lived up to expectations and expressed what the audience was thinking: "You have a good relationship with Song Ci?"
Liu Shishi half-truthfully revealed a little information: "I have known Song Ci for a long time. I am his die-hard fan and also the moderator of the Song Ci forum.
We occasionally keep in touch on QQ. He was the one who introduced me to the female lead of Hello, Old Times, and later I was honored to be chosen by Director Ma. "
Ma Xin was helpless, others didn't know the real situation, but he didn't know it either. The heroine was secretly showing off her affection, directing and acting by herself, and he had to act as a foil.
He coughed lightly, echoed loudly, and gave a few words of praise: "At that time, I felt that Shishi's image and temperament were excellent, and playing the role of a school beauty was a true portrayal of her true colors."
"There is such an interesting story!" Li Yajing nodded with satisfaction. Isn't this more interesting than the TV series itself!
Continue to ask: "Shishi, you have met Song Ci, what kind of person do you think he is?"
Liu Shishi said without hesitation: "Very handsome!"
Li Yajing couldn't help but smile. The handsomeness of that nobleman was recognized by the whole network. The audience also burst into laughter when they heard it. It was obvious that they were not surprised by this answer.
"What about other aspects?"
Liu Shishi thought for a moment, what kind of person is Mr. Song? She pondered in her heart, and then slowly spoke:
"How should I put it? I feel like he is a romantic at heart, yearning for the purest and most beautiful love! So although there are twists and turns in the Zhenhua trilogy, they all have happy endings."
She understood everything. With Song Ci's looks, wealth and status, he stayed with her alone. Of course, it was because they were childhood sweethearts and he loved her deeply, but in essence, he was also a very pure person.
As her thoughts raced, Liu Shishi paused for a moment and continued:
“By the way, I have some good news to share with you all in advance. The fourth volume of the Zhenhua series, Song Ci, is currently being written. The title of the book is So Many Years, and it is expected to be released in April.
This book still uses its usual style, telling the story of how Li Ran is still waiting for Chen Jianxia at the end of the road ten years after their separation.
After writing this book, the story of Zhenhua Middle School has come to an end. So, thank you Mr. Song for giving us, who have beautiful fantasies about youth and love, a perfect ending. "
As soon as the news came out, it caused an immediate sensation in the audience. Everyone thought that the Zhenhua series had ended, but they didn't expect that there would be a fourth part. For all the fans of the book and the drama, it was really a pleasant surprise.
Li Yajing was also delighted when she heard this. The exclusive news told by Liu Shishi could attract enough attention to this episode and also hype up "Hello, Old Times", which was really killing two birds with one stone.
"The two actors, Yu Zhouzhou and Lin Yue, are lovers in the drama and finally get married. In real life, do you have any requirements or expectations for your significant other?"
Li Jingya's question is very sharp. Celebrity romances are generally a very sensitive topic, and a bad answer can easily cause negative effects.
It was Jia Nailiang who answered first: "It depends on fate. First of all, your personalities must be compatible. The rest depends on how you get along with each other."
After giving a standard answer, the host stared at Liu Shishi again, secretly hoping that she would surprise him again.
Liu Shishi said bluntly: "I hope to find someone like Mr. Song!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole audience burst into a roar. Everyone was moved by Liu Shishi's frankness and applauded her for daring to publicly express her appreciation for Song poetry.
After hearing this, Li Jingya secretly exclaimed in her heart, "My good sister, you are so awesome!"
"Then your requirements are a bit high, Shishi. Everyone knows Song Ci's conditions. His appearance, talent, and wealth are all top-notch! But since your ideal type is Song Ci, did you express anything when you were in contact with him before?"
Liu Shishi sighed, as if she was very sorry, and said in a pretentious manner: "Mr. Song has a childhood sweetheart who is well-educated, gentle and beautiful. The relationship between the two is stronger than gold, and no one else can interfere."
This is another breaking news. The host and the audience were so excited. It was so cool to get to know several big news about billionaires today.
Director Ma Xin rolled his eyes. Liu Shishi was just bragging about herself. After the last audition for "First Love", he and Teng Huatao already knew the relationship between Liu Shishi and the chairman. The childhood sweetheart she just mentioned was herself.
If their relationship is exposed in the future, they will be socially disgraced!
The cameraman in the distance didn't know why Ma Xin made that expression, but he faithfully recorded the scene because he instinctively felt that there must be an unknown story behind Ma Xin rolling his eyes.
The host Li Yajing had an in-depth exchange with the three people and talked about several topics, and the interview gradually came to an end.
Time passed quietly in the conversation and laughter, and after about three hours, the recording was successfully completed.
The rich materials will be carefully edited and eventually condensed into one and a half hours of exciting content, which will be presented on the screens of the general audience.
After the recording of the program, the atmosphere was peaceful. After all, Tengda Culture and Beiping TV have always worked closely together. Ma Xin and the other two said goodbye to the TV station program staff one by one.
Before leaving, Li Yajing sincerely said: "Thank you Director Ma and the two teachers for your hard work today. The three of you have made this interview much more colorful with your wonderful performances."
Ma Xin quickly responded politely: "Teacher Li is too polite. Recording a program is a process of mutual learning and mutual improvement. We and the program team also help and achieve each other."
"Teacher Li, can you tell us when this interview will be broadcast?" Liu Shishi asked. Her little lions were still waiting to watch this episode.
Li Yajing smiled gently and said, "Because we have to cooperate with the broadcast of 'Hello, Old Times', this episode will be broadcast on the weekend of the 6th. If you are interested, you three can watch yourselves on TV then."
After some pleasant exchanges, everyone shook hands and said goodbye, and the three members of the crew took the elevator to the parking lot.
As soon as he entered the elevator, he saw no one from the TV station, so Ma Xin couldn't wait to ask, "Shishi, is Mr. Song really working on the fourth part of Zhenhua?"
"Really? I've already written half of it!"
Ma Xin nodded, thoughtfully. His current qualifications were not enough to direct a big movie on his own. He could only continue to make TV series to gain experience. The Zhenhua series, which had a viewership base, was undoubtedly the best choice to accumulate experience and improve reputation.
He wanted to ask Liu Shishi to act as a go-between, but seeing that Jia Nailiang, an outsider, was there, he held back. Tomorrow he and Liu Shishi will be returning to the crew of "First Love", so they still have plenty of time to plan and layout.
(End of this chapter)
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