Chapter 532 Time Magazine
At three o'clock in the morning of June 14th, Beijing time, the night sky was as dark as ink. Only the light strips on the runway of Donghai International Airport were like a bright galaxy, guiding the return of those who had sailed far away.
The plane landed smoothly on the runway, taxied for a while, and finally stopped steadily.
The gangway was lowered and Song Ci appeared at the cabin door.
The summer night breeze blew in, carrying with it the slightly moist air unique to the East China Sea, blending with the dry scent of the West Coast of the United States that had not yet completely dissipated from his breath.
The moment I walked down the gangway and set my feet on the land of the motherland, an indescribable sense of security arose spontaneously, instantly dispelling the fatigue and mental tension accumulated over the days.
These days, I have been in a foreign country, worrying about the future of WeChat, which has really taken up a lot of my energy.
At this moment, although I am physically and mentally exhausted, my mind is relaxed.
In the airport parking lot, the driver of a luxury car had been waiting for a long time. Seeing the boss get into the back seat in the rearview mirror, he quickly and respectfully asked, "Boss, where are we going?"
Seeing Song Ci leaning back in his chair with a tired look on his face, Tang Yue couldn't help but suggest with concern, "Boss, why don't you go home first, or go to a hotel downtown to rest?"
Song Ci closed his eyes, rubbed his brows, pondered for a moment, and shook his head: "No, I took a nap on the plane, and I'm still alert now. Let's go directly to Hengdian."
"Okay, boss." The driver started the car and drove smoothly out of the parking lot. The two cars following behind also started immediately and merged silently into the traffic flow.
The car was driving on the road leading to the highway. Outside the window, the neon lights of the city seemed a little blurry in the early morning mist.
Tang Yue turned around from the front row and said, "Boss, when you were on the plane, Secretary Jian asked me to report something on your behalf.
The Asia editorial department of Time magazine has sent another request, hoping you can arrange an in-depth interview."
Without even raising his eyelids, Song Ci casually replied, "I'll be staying in Hengdian all day. If they can come to Hengdian without worrying about the distance, I'll accept the interview."
…
The morning light was just beginning to turn pale in the east, and the film industry in Hengdian had already begun a new busy day.
The personnel and vehicles of various crews shuttled back and forth continuously, like a huge machine operating with great precision.
In the makeup room of the crew of "The Imperial Doctress", the lights are on brightly.
Liu Shishi sat in front of a large dressing mirror, having changed into an elegant Ming Dynasty dress in a deep blue color embroidered with intricate lotus patterns. Her skin was whiter than snow and her temperament was extraordinary.
Behind her, the stylist was concentrating on styling her hair, and her deft hands were twisting her long black hair into an exquisite bun.
Then she carefully inserted the kingfisher bead hairpins and coral hairpins into the hair with gentle and precise movements.
"Xiaoxiao!" Liu Shishi looked at her gradually finished makeup in the mirror and said softly, "Was there any hot news online yesterday worth noting?"
The yawning assistant beside him shuddered at the words and perked up, "It's nothing serious, Senior Sister Shi. Everyone in the circle is warming up for the Magnolia Awards ceremony tomorrow night."
And… the little lions are so enthusiastic, all the major fan groups and Weibo super topics are flooding the screen with messages, hoping that you will win the Best Actress award!
A hint of complex emotions flashed across Liu Shishi's eyes, and she sighed softly: "Alas, they may be disappointed this time."
Su Xiaoxiao, who knew the inside information, also had a trace of frustration on her face, and replied in a low voice:
"Sister Xia has already informed the fan group administrators to cool things down and give everyone a heads-up, to avoid any trouble when the results come out tomorrow."
Liu Shishi was just about to give a few more instructions about fan guidance when her eyes inadvertently glanced through the dressing mirror and caught a glimpse of a familiar figure appearing at the door behind her.
She was stunned for a moment, then her beautiful eyes widened instantly, and an expression of incredible surprise appeared on her face.
She suddenly stood up from the chair, not caring that her hair was only half done, and the tinkling sound of her hairpins and rings swayed.
She turned around and called out, her voice filled with joy and sweetness: "Ah! Yiyi, why are you here?"
"I arrived in Donghai in the early morning and came directly here." Song Ci chuckled and walked into the dressing room.
His eyes fell gently on his wife, carefully examining her gorgeous costume, and he praised her sincerely, "This azure blue one is really beautiful, elegant yet noble.
In the drama "Female Doctor", it seems that Tangren has really put a lot of thought and effort into the costumes."
"Mr. Song!" "Good morning, Mr. Song!"
The staff in the dressing room stopped what they were doing and greeted Song Ci respectfully, their words filled with awe and curiosity.
This person is a real big shot at the top of the business world, and we usually only see him in financial news.
"I like this dress too." Hearing her husband's compliment, Liu Shishi's eyebrows curved and her smile was as beautiful as a flower.
She lightly opened her arms in front of her husband, let her sleeves loose, and turned around gracefully, her clothes fluttering in the wind, as graceful as a startled swan.
Song Ci's eyes lit up with a charming light, and the fatigue of the past few days seemed to be dispelled a little by this beautiful scene.
"Have you had breakfast? You must not have eaten since you came here so early." Liu Shishi walked forward with concern and affectionately took her husband's arm.
"I ate some on the plane. I'm not hungry." Song Ci patted the back of her hand in a gentle tone.
The couple chatted tenderly for a while. Liu Shishi looked up at the clock hanging on the wall, a trace of confusion on her face.
She really wanted to talk more with her husband whom she had not seen for a long time, but the progress of the entire crew could not be delayed because of her alone.
Song Ci was understanding: "Shishi, you go ahead and do your work. I'm a little tired. Is the RV on the set? If so, I'll go to your RV and take a nap."
"Yes, it's always parked at the old spot on the west side." Liu Shishi nodded quickly, stood on tiptoe, and kissed her husband on the slightly tired cheek.
She gently advised, "Then, honey, you should have a good rest first. I will come to you after I finish filming the morning scenes."
Turning to the assistant, he made detailed arrangements, "Xiaoxiao, take Mr. to the RV to rest. The weather is a bit hot, so turn on the air conditioner so that Mr. can sleep more comfortably."
Liu Shishi gave instructions on every detail, her eyes following her husband's back as he left under the guidance of Su Xiaoxiao.
She didn't sit back in front of the dressing mirror until he disappeared around the corner of the corridor, with an unconcealable smile of happiness still on her lips.
"Senior sister, Mr. Song and you have such a good relationship. It's really enviable." The stylist sighed while continuing with the work in her hands.
Liu Shishi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, without saying a word, but the sweetness in her eyes almost overflowed. It was another beautiful day.
…
The sun was shining brightly in the sky, and the midday sun was scorching the earth mercilessly.
Yuan Bingyan and Hu Bingqing, two little sisters who were just there to make up the numbers on the crew, wanted to sneak away to Sister Yi's luxury RV to escape the summer heat and enjoy the air conditioning as usual.
The two of them were familiar with the route and ran to the RV, where they saw Yijie's assistant Su Xiaoxiao guarding the car.
Hu Bingqing came forward with a smile and said, "Young lady, can we get in Master's car to cool down a bit?"
Su Xiaoxiao glanced at the two of them and shook her head: "Not today."
"Why?" Yuan Bingyan asked curiously.
Su Xiaoxiao waved her hand and explained mysteriously, "The master is resting in the car!"
"Sir?" The two of them were stunned and looked at each other. "Which sir?"
Su Xiaoxiao couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Who else could it be? Of course it's Senior Sister Shi's husband, Mr. Song from Tengda Technology!"
"Ah! President Song is here on the crew?!" Hu Bingqing and Yuan Bingyan exclaimed at the same time, with surprise written all over their faces.
When I learned that it was Song Ci who was resting in the car, I immediately gave up the idea of using the air conditioning.
Although Sister Yi is usually gentle and caring towards her juniors, they both know the proper limits.
Just as the two were about to leave quietly, they saw Liu Shishi and Cai Yinong walking towards the RV together.
He hurried forward a few steps and greeted politely: "Senior Sister! Hello, Mr. Cai."
Liu Shishi smiled and nodded at the two of them, then looked at the assistant and asked with concern: "Xiaoxiao, is my husband awake?"
"Half an hour ago, Captain Tang went up to check on him and said that the gentleman was sleeping soundly. He didn't dare to disturb him and came down." Su Xiaoxiao reported truthfully.
"Well, let him sleep a little longer. But he hasn't eaten in a while, so he needs some energy.
You go ask the groundskeeper to bring lunch directly to the car, and I'll go wake him up."
At this moment, a crew member hurried over, with a look of surprise and uncertainty on his face: "Boss Cai, Senior Sister Shi, there are a few people from the crew outside.
It was said that... it was the editor-in-chief of the Asian edition of Time magazine and the interview team who wanted to interview Mr. Song.
They said it was already agreed upon. The director asked me to come and ask for instructions on how to proceed. "Senior Sister, please make the decision."
Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi was visibly stunned and subconsciously repeated, "Someone from Time magazine? Why are they here on the set?"
Cai Yinong, Yuan Bingyan, Hu Bingqing and others who had not had time to leave all had expressions of deep curiosity and shock on their faces.
Of course, they had heard of the famous name of Time magazine.
In the magazine industry, and even in the entire global news and public opinion field, it has a unique and lofty status and is a symbol of authority and influence.
Those who can appear on the cover of Time magazine, especially those who are interviewed by its editor-in-chief, are all industry giants or politicians from various countries who have great influence and can stir up the world.
Liu Shishi quickly recovered her composure and grace, and instructed the staff:
"Don't neglect your guests. Please invite them to the crew's best lounge and sit for a while. I'll serve them some good tea."
Turning to look at Cai Yinong, she said, "Sister K, please go and entertain them on my behalf. I'll go and ask my husband what he thinks."
"Okay, leave it to me." Cai Yinong agreed immediately. Having the opportunity to deal with a figure at the editor-in-chief level of "Time" is also a rare opportunity for her and Tangren Company.
Yuan Bingyan and Hu Bingqing looked at each other and saw strong curiosity in each other's eyes.
Being able to witness Time magazine interviewing the richest man in person, or even just feeling the atmosphere from the sidelines, is an opportunity that is hard to come by.
The two smiled at each other and quietly followed Cai Yinong, wanting to join in the fun and see the world.
Liu Shishi gently opened the door of the RV and walked up the stairs.
The car was cool and pleasant. Song Ci had already woken up and was half leaning against the comfortable headboard, browsing the news on his mobile phone.
"Honey, are you awake?"
"Yeah, I got enough sleep and feel refreshed."
Song Ci put down his phone, stretched his arms, and said cheerfully, "Jian Ning just sent me a message saying that the people from Time magazine have arrived in Hengdian. They're quite quick."
Liu Shishi walked over to the bed and sat down, smiling: "I was just about to tell you about this. They're already at the entrance of the studio. I asked Sister K to invite them to the lounge first."
Song Ci was slightly startled when he heard this, then nodded in understanding.
Thinking back to what I said casually in the car, since the other party had really taken the trouble to come to the Hengdian crew, it would be difficult for me to refuse.
"Okay." He swiftly lifted the thin blanket and prepared to get out of the car. "Then let's go meet this persistent editor-in-chief."
"There's no rush," Liu Shishi held his arm considerately, "wash up first and then go when you're more refreshed."
Song Ci washed his face, changed into a comfortable cotton T-shirt, and rushed to the lounge with Liu Shishi.
In the lounge, the person in charge was a graceful middle-aged man. When he saw Song Ci coming in, he immediately stepped forward with a warm smile, without any impatience caused by waiting.
"Mr. Song, excuse me for disturbing you. I am Tan Chonghan, the editor-in-chief of the Asian edition of Time magazine." He extended his hand and spoke sincerely.
"Hello, Editor-in-Chief Tan." Song Ci shook hands with him and couldn't help but wonder, "You guys are really quick."
Tan Chonghan explained with a smile, his eyes revealing the sharpness and shrewdness unique to media people: “You were photographed tweeting at the Seattle airport.
We specifically checked the flight information and waited in Donghai City in advance. As soon as we received the notification from your assistant, we rushed over immediately."
Upon hearing this, Song Ci admired the other party's professionalism and smiled slightly: "Opportunities always favor those who are prepared."
Seeing that the interview was about to begin, Liu Shishi and Cai Yinong prepared to leave, leaving the space for them. "Husband, you talk to Editor-in-Chief Tan."
Tan Chonghan's attention was inevitably drawn over.
Seeing Liu Shishi's exquisitely embroidered costume creates a wonderful sense of time and space interweaving in the modern lounge.
He has interviewed countless influential figures in corporate conference rooms, top hotel clubs, and even in the offices of politicians.
But it was my first time to interview a world-class technology leader in the lounge of a film and television shooting base, with a celebrity wife dressed in ancient costume standing next to him. The experience was full of surreal fun.
"Madam, Ms. Cai, please stay." Tan Chonghan spoke at the right time to keep her, his smile quite contagious.
"The essence of news is sharing. It would be even more interesting if the two of you could witness this conversation together. Perhaps it would become a great story."
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Shishi and Cai Yinong both looked at Song Ci.
Seeing him nod slightly, she sat down quietly on the chair next to her, her eyes full of anticipation. She wanted to see with her own eyes how the in-depth interview of this top international media was conducted.
(End of this chapter)
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