Chapter 99: Ninety-nine: Tit-for-tat, Xu Qingye...
Tit for tat, Xu Qingye was instructed on the movements for most of the day and was so tired that he couldn't move a finger. He lay on the bed and propped up a small table.
Shen Que helped him import all the photos into the computer, and he was now looking through them one by one.
"Delete this one."
"Keep this one."
"Which of these two do you think is better? Keep the one you like."
Xu Qingye directed Shen Que's operations. It was inevitable that some waste films would be produced during the shooting, but he liked most of the photos. Shen Que was originally very photogenic, and he was even more relaxed in front of Xu Qingye, so he was in particularly good condition.
The superior muscle lines are full of wild hormones, the dreamy eyes are full of infinite reverie, and have a hint of sexiness that is very sexy.
Turning to the last page, there was a photo of the two of them. Xu Qingye looked at himself being held in Shen Que's arms and kissed, and his face suddenly turned red again.
"Delete it."
Xu Qingye ordered.
“No, I want to keep it.”
Shen Que turned the computer towards him and enlarged the photo to look at it carefully. Xu Qingye was like a frightened little beast in his arms, and he exuded a feeling of weakness and pity.
Shen Que liked this set of photos so much that he wanted to use it as his screen saver.
"If you like it, keep it."
Xu Qingye didn't struggle at all. He turned the computer over again, imported the selected photos into the software and edited them briefly. He flipped through them again. Shen Que's appearance was the biggest plus point of this set of photos. It turned out that the most important point of a photo shoot is that the model looks good! His skills are still too ordinary, and there are too many things missing. His level is good enough to be a simple film. Xu Qingye estimated that he still has the ability to open a photo studio to take pictures for people.
If we go a step further, there will be a lot missing.
Xu Qingye stared at the photo in a daze, and Shen Que poked him.
"I used to be the one always daydreaming, but now it's your turn. Is daydreaming contagious?"
Shen Que hugged Xu Qingye from behind and rested his chin on his shoulder.
"I'm not daydreaming, I'm thinking. I'm thinking about the gap between me and those photographers. Maybe I can rent a studio next time and give it a try."
Xu Qingye thought about it and thought that maybe it was because the facilities at home were not good enough. Poor students always blamed the stationery for not being good enough, and he was the same.
"I think you took great photos. Don't get too hung up on it. Photography is a very subjective thing. Everyone has their own aesthetic. This is artistic, not technical."
"You're right, but I think taking photos still requires some skills. I'll try harder next time."
Xu Qingye was no longer entangled. He put his own watermark on all the photos. Unfortunately, he couldn't send them out and could only keep them for himself.
“I really want to give you a watermark, too.”
Xu Qingye saved the photos and put the computer aside. He turned over and pressed Shen Que under him. He took an eyeliner from the makeup bag beside him, pulled open Shen Que's clothes on his chest and started to draw.
The eyeliner felt cool and itchy when it touched the skin. Shen Que endured it and did not move. He could only stare at Xu Qingye's head.
Xu Qingye finished quickly and drew his watermark on Shen Que's chest.
Shen Que looked in the mirror and saw the word "野" (wild) written on his heart in the same beautiful cursive script as the watermark on the photo.
"It's really beautiful. I want to get a tattoo."
Shen Que looked at the pattern on his chest and felt like he was marked.
"No, it's too inconvenient for actors to get tattoos. They have to cover you up during filming. Many shows don't allow tattoos to be shown. Don't make trouble for yourself."
Xu Qingye spoke up quickly. The area on his chest was too obvious. It could be seen if he wore clothes with a low collar. Also, the tattoo name was so concrete that it was impossible to explain it clearly when he was photographed.
Shen Que's career has just begun, so he can't let love ruin it.
“What if I have a tattoo somewhere that can’t be seen?”
Shen Que still wanted to fight back.
"What if a movie needs you to contribute your body someday? You can't just tattoo it on your armpits. There's no need to prove anything this way. I know you have me in your heart."
Xu Qingye shook his head. Mainly because the tattoo was painful, he didn't want Shen Que to go through this. He was not a child anymore and didn't need to keep doing something to prove the existence of love.
Xu Qingye's phone vibrated and Shen Que took it for him. Xu Qingye took a look and saw that it was a report from Cao Muan about the progress of the studio. It was already in the final stage and they could move in after buying some furniture and letting it air out.
"Would you like to visit my studio tomorrow? We'll be neighbors from now on."
Xu Qingye invited Shen Que. No guests had ever visited his studio before, and Shen Que would be the first.
"good."
Shen Que went over to take a look. Because it was a long-term lease, the decoration of the studio was much more elaborate this time. Xu Qingye specially hired a designer to design it.
"By the way, this is for you."
Shen Que suddenly thought of something, he took out a card from the bedside table and handed it to Xu Qingye.
Xu Qingye looked at the bank card with some confusion.
"Why did you give me the card?"
"You said before that you would stop being polite to me when I made money. These are your wages."
Xu Qingye thought back and remembered this.
"Glory Pictures has already paid me the publicity fees, you don't have to give me any money."
"I'm not giving you money. I'm handing over my salary and you save it for me. I don't have any special expenses on a daily basis."
Shen Que changed his way of saying it.
"Okay, I'll keep it for you. Come ask me for it when you need it."
Xu Qingye put the card away. He did not ask how much was on the card. Shen Que had only filmed one TV series and one movie. He played a supporting role in the movie, so the remuneration would not be too much. It would not be his turn to share in the subsequent bills. It was most likely that it was just a lump sum of film remuneration.
Part of the money from the TV series had already been given to Shen Mu, so the remaining amount shouldn't be much. Xu Qingye hasn't studied other commercial advertising income, but he can probably calculate it based on the newcomer's worth.
Speaking of money, Xu Qingye couldn't help but search for information about "The Compound". He would wait for the profit to be split after "The Compound" was broadcast.
The official Weibo of "The Compound" updated some highlights, but there is no specific release date and broadcast platform yet. He checked the group again. Because he was considered an investor, Xu Qingye was pulled into an internal group. The group has been quite quiet recently. The production crew has been updating the latest developments. Now the editing has been completed and is being sent for review. It is expected to be broadcast during the winter vacation after review.
Xu Qingye looked at the comprehensive data on the Internet, and the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously. Film and television investment is still quite profitable. He has also invested in some short dramas recently. Short dramas have a short cycle and a quick return, and some funds have begun to flow back.
The five-day vacation passed quickly, especially when two people were together.
The crew of "Breaking Dawn" has officially wrapped up, and Xu Qingye joined the crew again thanks to Shen Que. Because the film has been wrapped up and there is no need to reveal spoilers, the crew was very polite to the media present and they were allowed to film and interview as much as they wanted.
Xu Qingye bought a big bouquet of flowers. The crew was full of big names, and Shen Que stood inconspicuous among them, but Xu Qingye only saw him.
Many fans came to the scene, basically all fans of the male and female protagonists. When they were surrounded by people, Xu Qingye walked up to Shen Que holding flowers.
"Mr. Shen, I wish you a happy and prosperous future."
Xu Qingye handed the bouquet to Shen Que, who took it with both hands and held it in his arms tenderly.
"Thank you."
After giving the flowers, Xu Qingye sat next to Shen Que. Occasionally, people would come to Shen Que to take photos or visit him, and Xu Qingye would just watch quietly from the side.
The final banquet was held at a nearby hotel, and the media present were also invited to attend. Xu Qingye followed the crowd. He and Shen Que looked at each other across the crowd and smiled at each other.
I thought Shen Que would be free after finishing the project, but Zhao Wen handed him a lot of work schedules, including magazines, interviews, commercial shoots, etc., which would keep him busy for three or four months.
Fortunately, I am not busy continuously. I can have a few days of rest after finishing each work.
When Xu Qingye was free, he would follow Shen Que on the itinerary, and when he was busy, he would go about his own business. Several months passed like this.
After moving into the new studio, it became much easier for Xu Qingye to find Shen Que. He seemed to have good luck after moving in. The formation night of "Shining Crown" was approaching, and there were not many trainees left.
When Xu Qingye first posted a prediction using his whistleblower account, it was pushed up by someone, but it was just someone in the same industry looking for trouble.
Entertainment Industry Hammer Brother: /Repost/ Entertainment Industry's No. 1 Gossip Girl Debut Prediction. I noticed this blogger's prediction post from the beginning of "Shining Crown". Now it seems that it is difficult to come true. Apart from other things, Jiang Yihao is now at the bottom of the list and will be eliminated soon. Sun Yichen's performance is also average and there is a risk of elimination. In this way, there are already two unlikely candidates. The blogger is so sure, I am afraid he will fail.
This Hammer Brother retweeted the Weibo post, and a group of people followed suit. Xu Qingye had no idea what he was laughing at. Even if he guessed two wrong, it was already amazing that he predicted so many people correctly. How could he actually make fun of him!
"I can tell from the first glance that this guy doesn't know what a script about changing one's fate, a script about offering sacrifices to the gods, or a script about the royal family is. He doesn't know how to select talent at all."
Xu Qingye sneered and called out "Cao Muan", who immediately entered the office.
"What's wrong? Why are you calling me suddenly?"
Cao Muan is busy collecting data. Song Nanxi is set to debut, but it is still uncertain whether she will be the center. But as long as she can debut, her fan page will make a steady profit.
"The group from last time can be dealt with now. All the methods of vote-stealing and vote-stealing will be exposed. I think the ranking will change soon."
As he went undercover, Cao Muan discovered that the main purpose of that group was actually to manipulate votes, deceive fans into voting, and use your money to vote for the opponent. It was simply vicious!
When she heard that the net was closing in, Cao Muan immediately became excited. She had spent a lot of money to stay undercover for a long time, and she would make them give out everything when the net was closed in.
Voting fraud happens all the time. Based on past experience, it is highly likely that the incorrect data will be deleted and no compensation will be given to those whose votes were stolen. All that will happen is that some people's rankings will drop rapidly.
Voting manipulation is one of the most common shady practices in talent shows, but the difference this time is that the person behind the scenes is definitely an insider of the show, so once it is exposed, the reputation of the production team will definitely be affected.
After all, having a thief inside is no small matter.
After thinking for a while, Xu Qingye revealed some information to Strawberry TV. Strawberry TV tried to settle the matter with money, but Xu Qingye refused. The popularity of this kind of thing is much more useful than money. Besides, the internal problems are Strawberry TV's management problems, and suppressing the matter will not solve the problem.
Therefore, on the eve of the group formation night of "Glory of the Crown", the news with the fiery red word "Explosion" on it was quickly ranked first in the hot search!