Lu Wanzheng: "Mr. Xiao's father looks quite serious and rarely smiles, much like the headmaster of my high school. However, he didn't speak to me in the tone of a headmaster. But his eyes are still very imposing. Overall, he is mature and elegant but also very dignified, and he is quite approachable."
As for Mr. Xiao's mother, she seemed kind, spoke gently, and was very warm towards me. It felt like she treated me like her own daughter.
She spent the night there, and although they didn't interact much, the atmosphere at the Xiao family home was wonderful, making her feel at home. Therefore, she genuinely liked the Xiao family and their parents.
A faint smile flashed in Yao Zijun's eyes. "It's good that you like his parents. Since ancient times, conflicts between a new bride and her in-laws have been one of the biggest challenges in getting along in a new family. If you two can get along harmoniously, my workload can be reduced by half in the future." After thinking of Lu Wanzheng's situation, she couldn't help but sigh, "I really didn't expect that you, the youngest artist under my management, would be the first to find a partner. Before, seeing your young age and your dedication to acting, I actually thought you wouldn't date so early. I didn't expect to be so wrong about this and forgot to remind you."
“Love comes and you can’t stop it. It has nothing to do with age. But you’re right about one thing: I really didn’t plan to find a partner so early. I just wanted to focus on filming. I didn’t expect that I would go against my original intention. Beauty really does lead people astray.” Lu Wanzheng smiled at Yao Zijun. What she said was true.
Yao Zijun rolled her eyes at Lu Wanzheng. She herself hadn't even found a boyfriend yet, and her own artist was already showing off their relationship. "Alright, stop joking. The makeup artist is already waiting in the next room. She's probably already taken out everything and is ready. Don't waste her time. We'll go to the film set after the makeup is done."
Lu Wanzheng stretched, and she, who had been lying on the sofa like a limp animal, immediately seemed to have been reshaped. She got up and went to the next room.
The next room was a lounge, with a layout similar to other lounges, except for an extra makeup mirror. No one knew when it was added, but it was there when Lu Wanzheng joined the company.
She didn't have a personal makeup artist. She thought she could do her own makeup, so she didn't hire one. The makeup artist was someone Yao Zijun found from her company, an entertainment company. Besides artists, they also have photographers, makeup artists, and stylists.
"Miss Lu, you've arrived." The makeup artist was leaning against the edge of the dressing table, playing with her phone. She heard a "click" and the door to the lounge opened. Lu Wanzheng walked in from outside. She had already found out from Yao Zijun why she had been called to help.
Lu Wanzheng nodded to her, "Thank you for your hard work and for coming to help."
"It's no trouble at all. One of my friends is a fan of yours. Could you sign an autograph for me after the event?" Of course, the makeup artist's help wasn't free; there were conditions.
Lu Wanzheng usually dislikes owing favors to others, but with the makeup artist's words, she felt a little more at ease: "No need to wait until the end, you can do it now. After you get the autograph, please make sure my makeup looks good."
"Wait for me a moment," Lu Wanzheng said before leaving the room and returning to Yao Zijun's office. She took an autographed photo from her drawer and went back to the lounge with it.
The makeup artist took the autographed photo from Lu Wanzheng's hand. "Thank you. I'll take care of your makeup today. I'll make sure you look absolutely stunning."
This makeup artist is one of the more capable ones in the company. When top-tier makeup artists in the company can't make it in time, she is often called on to help. Her professional skills are naturally not to be underestimated, otherwise Yao Zijun would not have agreed to let her help.
"No, no, no, I don't need to outshine everyone. Just a little bit of refinement is fine. I'm going to join a film crew, not to walk the red carpet. Let's keep a low profile, just keep a low profile." Lu Wanzheng was so frightened that she immediately explained. The thought of outshine everyone made her think of a gaping maw and smoky eye makeup. Just thinking about it made her shudder. She was not worthy of such makeup.
"Don't worry, I've received the bribe, so I'll definitely do my best." The makeup artist waved Lu Wanzheng's autographed photo in front of her. The bribe was obviously the autographed photo. After waving it, she carefully put the photo into her bag. Now that she had the item, she naturally wanted to deliver it safely to her friend. If it was damaged in the slightest, her friend would probably "kill" her.
It took almost half an hour. The makeup artist's hands were fast and steady. Looking at Lu Wanzheng with her eyes closed in the mirror, she nodded in satisfaction. No wonder her girlfriends liked Lu Wanzheng. Such a beautiful face and smooth skin. She even liked her a little.
"It's finished, you can open your eyes now." The makeup artist capped the lip gloss in her hand and put it into her makeup case.
Just then, Yao Zijun knocked on the door and walked into the lounge. "Is it over?" She walked behind Lu Wanzheng and looked at her in the mirror. She looked much more energetic than before.
Lu Wanzheng looked in the mirror and nodded. Her movements would be seen by the two people behind her through the mirror.
"Now that you're all better, let's go," Yao Zijun urged Lu Wanzheng, while turning to the makeup artist and saying, "Thank you for today. I'll treat you to dinner sometime."
The makeup artist understood perfectly from the casual polite remark, "Let's have dinner together sometime, but I've already received my benefits for today. You're a very busy person, so I won't trouble you."
Yao Zijun nodded. No wonder she saw Lu Wanzheng suddenly enter her office, take an autographed photo, and leave immediately. It turned out she was giving him a bribe.
"See you later." Yao Zijun and Lu Wanzheng said goodbye to the makeup artist and called Xiao Hua, who was preparing coffee in the tea room. Xiao Hua was humble and approachable in the company. Since Lu Wanzheng basically didn't have any work when she wasn't filming, she often helped her colleagues in the studio prepare coffee.
As Xiao Hua came out of the tea room, she saw Lu Wanzheng standing by the elevator, leaning casually against the wall. Hearing someone approach, Lu Wanzheng lazily lifted her eyelids and looked over. Seeing that it was Xiao Hua, she raised her left hand and, without even turning her head, accurately pressed the elevator button.
The elevator display screen showed the first floor at the moment, with red numbers jumping and gradually changing to their current floor number. With a "ding", the elevator doors slowly opened.
"Let's go, it seems a bit late." Yao Zijun checked the time. There wasn't much time left before the agreed-upon time with the production team. The production team had someone calculate the start time for the filming to ensure a successful start and that the movie would make a lot of money.
Xiao Hua rushed in first, followed by Yao Zijun, and Lu Wanzheng was the last to go in. She pressed the button for the basement, where her car was already parked. The driver had already sent her a message.
Along with the driver came her suitcase, which Lu Wanzheng had prepared beforehand and stuffed into the trunk of the car in advance. She wanted to do it while she still remembered, so she wouldn't forget about it later, just like now, when she completely forgot about having luggage.
The elevator was brightly lit, and the light shone on the elevator car, reflecting the silhouettes of everyone inside.
According to the message sent by the driver, the three of them found the car very successfully and quickly, and Yao Zijun gave the address to the driver.
The filming location was a bit far from the company, and the driver drove as fast as possible while ensuring safety, which allowed the three of them to arrive at the film set just in time.
As her assistant, Xiao Hua went directly to the event staff after getting out of the car to get the hotel key, and then took Lu Wanzheng's suitcase upstairs.
Lu Wanzheng and Yao Zijun went to see the director of the show, which was Lu Wanzheng's first time meeting Xiang Yan.
For this opening ceremony, the production team found a small square with few passersby and set up an incense table.
Lu Wanzheng and Yao Zijun walked toward the small square. As they approached, they saw an old acquaintance, Zhong Yunyue, chatting with someone who looked to be about his age. This person was wearing a camel-colored coat and holding a roll of paper.
Her gaze shifted upwards, taking in deep eyes, a high nose bridge, and strong facial features. He looked quite dignified. However, the most dignified person she had ever met was Xiao Qifeng's father. Having held a high position for many years, his dignified presence was still undeniable, even when he tried to restrain himself in front of his daughter-in-law.
"The person next to Actor Zhong is Xiang Yan, the director of this film." Yao Zijun looked towards Zhong Yunyue and saw him chatting with someone. She immediately explained to Lu Wanzheng.
Lu Wanzheng nodded. She had guessed it. However, she remembered that Xiang Yan's age was about the same as Zhong Yunyue's. Zhong Yunyue did not seem to have Xiang Yan's imposing manner. Instead, he appeared more approachable and gentle in front of her.
Aside from his overall demeanor, which suits his age, Xiang Yan looks like he's in his thirties. His face is completely wrinkle-free, showing that he takes excellent care of himself.
Zhong Yunyue was discussing the filming schedule with Xiang Yan. Since he and Lu Wanzheng both had to go back to film "Love House" on the weekend, he asked Xiang Yan to schedule their scenes on weekdays so that they could have free time to film variety shows on the weekend.
If it were just Lu Wanzheng alone, Xiang Yan probably wouldn't have been so accommodating. After all, this was his first collaboration with Lu Wanzheng, and Lu Wanzheng had made such a rather excessive request. Xiang Yan, who was known for his strictness, would naturally not have agreed. However, it was Zhong Yunyue who was talking to him about this matter. He had known Zhong Yunyue for so long, so he agreed to this small request.
Xiang Yan's reaction is probably a case of double standards.
"Alright, I have no objection to the two of you filming this at the same time. I'll discuss this with the production crew and rearrange the filming schedule."
"Thanks," Zhong Yunyue's eyes glanced to the side and saw Lu Wanzheng walking over. He immediately greeted her, "Wanzheng, come here quickly."
Lu Wanzheng walked quickly to Xiang Yan and Zhong Yunyue, "Guide, Brother Yue."
"Xiang Yan, let me introduce you. This is the female lead I recommended to you, Lu Wanzheng." Zhong Yunyue originally intended to introduce Xiang Yan to Lu Wanzheng, but she didn't expect that she would recognize him herself.
"Hello." Xiang Yan greeted Lu Wanzheng simply, his voice deep and charming.
"Hello, guide. I am Lu Wanzheng. Please take care of me in the days to come." Lu Wanzheng bowed slightly, keeping her posture very humble. The guide was a well-known person in the film industry and her senior. In front of him, she was like a baby who had just learned to walk.
Xiang Yan nodded slightly. "Now that we're here, let's get ready. We'll prepare for the opening ceremony right away."
Lu Wanzheng had attended many opening ceremonies before, so she was quite familiar with the specific procedures. However, this was the first time she had attended an opening ceremony as the female lead, so her mindset was somewhat different.
The crackling sound of firecrackers filled the air, then dissipated, leaving only grayish-white smoke, like a mist, through which the crowd appeared and disappeared.
After offering incense, and after the leaders and main figures finished speaking, and all the procedures were completed, three hours had passed.
Xiang Yan addressed all the actors, saying, "Everyone, get ready this afternoon. We're going to take some costume photos, and filming will officially begin tomorrow."
Those who can participate in the costume photo shoot are naturally the main characters and some important supporting characters.
After everyone left, Yao Zijun and Lu Wanzheng went to the hotel. Xiao Hua had already sent the room number to Yao Zijun's phone.
This time, the hotel room arrangements were different from those in S City, where the actors each had their own room. This time, it wasn't a suite arrangement; the assistants and the artists stayed separately.
Xiao Hua's room is right next to Lu Wanzheng's, making it very convenient to find someone if needed.
Yao Zijun took out the script from her bag. This was the first time Lu Wanzheng had ever touched a script since she learned that the drama was going to be filmed, and she didn't know anything about the contents of the script.
"I just got it. Take a good look at it when you have time. The first scene scheduled for tomorrow is with Actor Zhong. He should be with you, so don't be nervous."
Yao Zijun's words only made her more nervous.
Lu Wanzheng took the script from Yao Zijun's hand and began to read it seriously, starting from the first page.
"Take your time watching, I'll be going now. This whole shoot will be in Kyoto, so if you encounter any problems, please let me know immediately."
Lu Wanzheng looked up and said, "I know. There's no one I dislike in the crew, so there won't be any major problems."
Xiao Hua nodded. The filming location was quite close to her home, making it convenient for her to take time off to go back and take care of her younger brother.
"Alright, you guys know what's going on. I'm leaving." After saying that, Yao Zijun didn't hesitate for a moment. She picked up her bag, opened the door, and walked out without looking back.
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