137. Gift Giving
Not many people noticed Guan Miao's departure. He could do whatever he wanted during his break.
So after waiting for a few minutes, when they came in carrying large and small bags, many staff members cast curious glances at them.
Even Si Gui, who was talking to Shu Yan, heard the noise and came over to ask, "Miao Miao, what are you doing?"
Guan Miao smiled politely and said, "Since I joined the group, I have been grateful for everyone's care. A few days ago, I happened to catch up with two other happy events, and I thought that I couldn't be the only one happy, and everyone should have some fun together.
So, I have prepared some small gifts for everyone, I hope you like them.”
After she finished speaking, she handed the gift box in her hand to Director Si, "This first thank you gift is naturally for Director Si. Thank you for your strict teaching all the time. I have benefited a lot from it."
Si Gui looked at the gift box that was passed forward a few more times, then raised her eyes to look at Guan Miao.
[Have you learned how to win people's hearts now?]
Guan Miao shook his head and said sincerely, "It's unfair. I just don't want to make enemies. Is Director Si really unwilling to help me?"
She knew very well that only if Si Gui accepted her gift would the rest of the crew accept it. Otherwise, even if she talked about it to the sky, few people in the crew would dare to accept it.
Si Gui looked at the gift box and then at Guan Miao, but remained silent and did not extend her hand, which made Guan Miao a little nervous.
The atmosphere between the two gradually became tense. Fortunately, the other staff members were far away and could only hear half of what was going on from afar.
However, everyone saw that the director was reluctant to take the gift box, and they couldn't help but grumble in their hearts, and occasionally a few of them exchanged glances with their companions.
[So Guan Miao is forcing Director Si to choose between her and Shu Yan?]
[That's impossible. I think Guan Miao is a pretty good person. He wouldn't be so arrogant, right?]
[Who knows? If he really wanted to win the award, why didn't he express his feelings the day he won? Why is he being so attentive now?]
[Isn't it normal for movie stars to look down on TV stars? Let's just watch the show and don't take sides. You won't know how you'll end up dead when the time comes.]
Guan Miao's hands were a little sore from holding the gift box. Si Gui finally smiled and said, "Since Miao Miao is so thoughtful, then of course I have no reason to refuse. Let me see what you have prepared."
Si Gui took the box and started to unpack it. "Oh, a set of women's clothing and a box of fragrant sleeping aromatherapy set. Hey, what is this little box? Dai Si's necklace?"
She closed the box with a smile and said, "Teacher Guan Miao, thank you for your expense. I accept your kindness, but don't think of taking this as an excuse to relax.
I won’t relax my requirements on you just because of these things.”
Guan Miao no longer cared about what Si Gui was saying at the moment. His mind was filled with joy that Si Gui finally accepted the gift.
"Don't worry, Director Si, I will pay attention to this myself without you having to tell me."
Seeing Guan Miao say this, the last bit of doubt in Si Gui's heart was also dispelled, and a friendly smile appeared on his face again. "You have so many things, do you need some staff to help you?"
"Of course it would be nice if we could have it."
"Okay, wait a minute."
With the driver's clear attitude, the other staff members naturally felt relieved. They came with smiles on their faces to pick up their gifts, and all kinds of nice words came out of their mouths as if they were free.
Seeing Guan Miao being the center of attention, Shu Yan almost tore off her usual gentle mask. Fortunately, years of habit prevented her from making any inappropriate expressions.
After returning to her own lounge, Shu Yan's eyes turned fierce, and even the tone of her questioning of her assistant became extremely cold, "How are the arrangements for that loser Qu Bo going?"
The assistant who was asked answered cautiously, afraid that he would say something wrong and upset Shu Yan.
"I contacted Qu Bo's agent yesterday, but was told that Qu Bo no longer has any feelings for Guan Miao and they will not do anything next."
"Can't do anything, what do you mean?" Shu Yan narrowed her eyes, "He's backing out now?"
The assistant was almost frightened by her attitude and began to stutter. "At present, it seems that it should be."
"Heh," Shu Yan sneered, picked up the phone on the dressing table, and started typing away, "He was the one who dragged me into this water. Now you want to get out on your own? No way."
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Shu Yan put down her phone and looked in the mirror to calm her expression. After returning to her usual self, she said, "Come in."
A girl came in and said, "Teacher Shu Yan, Director Si said we'll be filming the next scene in five minutes. I came to ask how your preparations are going."
"I'm ready to go at any time."
"Okay, then Teacher Shu Yan can go to the front and wait. The other teachers are already in the front watching the extras' movements."
Shu Yan nodded, "I understand, I'll be right there."
After finishing a day's filming, Guan Miao returned to the hotel and held a simple video conference with Deng Ling.
"Although this cost a lot of money, as long as I can prevent you from being a big shot during this period of time, it's all worth it."
Guan Miao nodded, "I know."
"I've already dealt with Qu Bo. I've got all the secretly filmed photos they have, and I've asked Xue'er to find the original videos from the crew for comparison.
They said they hadn't shown the photos to anyone, but I don't believe that. So, I kept an eye on it, so that if someone does leak these photos in the future, we won't be in a passive position."
"Sister Deng Ling is really forward-thinking. If it were me, I might have believed what they said and not shown it to anyone else."
Deng Ling, who was praised, seemed calm as she twirled the pen in her hand, but her tone was filled with pride. "It's nothing. You can learn it slowly in the future."
"Okay," she nodded obediently, "So what should we do next?"
"Film well. You still have about thirty scenes left. I'll tell Si Gui to try to concentrate your scenes. That way, filming will be finished by the 22nd at the latest. The last episode of the variety show is on the 28th, so you can have a few days to rest and practice."
Speaking of practice, Deng Ling recalled the video Guan Miao posted on his birthday. "A lot of people liked your dance, so I posted it online, and it got a pretty good response.
Expanding overseas circles is difficult, and we must seize every possible means."
"I have no objection, but what role will I play in this variety show? A mysterious mentor or a supporting guest?"
"The supporting guests will also serve as the judging panel, so you'll have to choose a member to form your team. You can choose the singing and dancing."
Do I even need to choose?
Guan Miao said without hesitation: "I choose dancing, any type is fine, as long as it doesn't involve singing, no matter how difficult it is, I will learn it."
"Well done, that's what's needed. However, you'll still have to sing a few lines when the time comes. In that case, just focus on practicing a few lines. It won't be difficult."
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