Chapter 10 Sleep with me obediently tonight.
Su Li joined the crew early because the destination was a rural area in the northwest. The winter there was dry and cold, not as cold as in Beijing. She also bought a thick down jacket and thermal underwear in advance.
I also brought some hot packs just in case.
She blocked Zhou Jinbai. She originally thought that Zhou Jinbai treated her like a daughter, but she never expected that Zhou Jinbai actually had such thoughts about her.
She felt that the Zhou father and son were really crazy. Zhou Zexi's cheating was already challenging her bottom line, but Zhou Jinbai, who had been her father-in-law for three years, dared to say such words to her blatantly.
To be honest, she thought Zhou Jinbai was joking, so she suppressed her emotions and asked him again, "Are you kidding?"
Zhou Jinbai's mood was indifferent, but his words were not indifferent at all. The words that came out of his handsome thin lips made Su Li feel like she was slapped in the face.
He asked, "Do I look like someone who can joke?"
This one sentence successfully pissed off Su Li, who immediately kicked Zhou Jinbai out of the house and told him not to come to her again in the future.
Thinking about it this way, there is a trace of what he did before, especially when she said she wanted to introduce someone to Zhou Jinbai, he agreed frankly. He probably thought she was playing tricks on him and that Su Li wanted to introduce herself to him, so he bought a bouquet of flowers for the blind date.
That's why he rejected Shen Xinyi, because from the beginning to the end, he had no good intentions. Only Su Li foolishly thought that Zhou Jinbai spoiled her like a daughter. Thinking about it this way, what she said to her parents was really a slap in the face.
Apart from her biological father, if a man shows his affection for no reason, there must be something wrong. She also thought that after all, she had called Zhou Jinbai "Dad" for three years. Even if she divorced Zhou Zexi, she could still treat Zhou Jinbai as a relative and an elder.
As a result, this disrespectful elder said to her, "I don't want to be your father, give me a chance."
Give her a chance! Su Li felt embarrassed and annoyed. If she continued to stay in the entertainment industry, the affair between Zhou Zexi and his son would definitely ruin her reputation.
She is already starting to panic. She is afraid that Zhou Zexi's affairs will be exposed and implicate her. If another Zhou Jinbai comes along, she will be dead.
No wonder he always came to see her, gave her expensive gifts, and stayed with her and refused to leave. She really thought that Zhou Jinbai liked his daughter, so he was so attached to her. She also felt that Old Zhou liked his daughter so much.
Although she felt that Zhou Jinbai's thinking was not right at the time and didn't understand why, she didn't think much about it. Her feelings towards Zhou Jinbai were very pure, and she treated him as an elder.
As a result, this elder made her feel ashamed.
Su Li never thought that such a ridiculous thing would happen to her, so she simply left early and did not give Zhou Jinbai any chance.
However, Zhou Jinbai never contacted her since that day, which made Su Li breathe a sigh of relief.
When she thought of Zhou Jinbai, she felt really awkward and uncomfortable. Even though he was only Zhou Zexi's adoptive father, he was also her father-in-law.
"The Merchant Daughter of the Qin Family" was a work produced ten years ago. It is a novel adapted from real events and is a representative work of contemporary writer Lin Youqin. It was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature but missed the award.
However, sales have been at the forefront of published books for the past ten years, and Lin Youqin is also on the rich list because of the royalties from this work.
This work has a great influence on contemporary young people. It was all thanks to Zhou Jinbai that Zhang Qingchi was able to obtain the adaptation rights of this work. He did not have the ability to deal with people like Lin Youqin.
Even the script of this work was adapted by Lin Youqin himself. In fact, the film and television adaptation rights of this work were bought three years ago, and it took three years to write the script alone.
Lin Youqin is a female writer, four or five years older than Zhou Jinbai, and has a harmonious family. By chance, she met Zhou Jinbai at a charity dinner, and the two exchanged contact information.
They had not known each other for long, maybe about five years, but Lin Youqin felt that Zhou Jinbai was someone worth making friends with, so they kept in touch frequently.
When Zhou Jinbai said he wanted to buy the copyright of her book, Lin Youqin was reluctant. She really couldn't think of anyone in the domestic entertainment industry who could play the role of Qin Hao well, and there was no actress she liked.
There is one candidate for the male actor, and that is the powerful actor Chen Yusheng.
She asked Zhou Jinbai, "Why do you suddenly want to enter the film and television industry? Isn't Jay Chou not interested in the film and television industry?"
Zhou Jinbai's answer was very cold, "Sometimes when people have too much free time, they want to do something that is not in line with their image. Don't worry about what I think. Just tell me whether you want to sell the adaptation rights of this work."
Lin Youqin insisted, "If we don't sell it, no one can play the female lead well. Let me be honest with you, Jay Chou, you are not the first person to buy the copyright."
Zhou Jinbai asked, "Are you afraid that your hard work will be ruined?"
Lin Youqin nodded. "This is the story of my good friend. She has passed away. I just want the world to know her better. I don't want the world to destroy her."
After hearing this, Zhou Jinbai remained silent for a long time. Since Lin Youqin insisted on not selling it, he would respect her.
Lin Youqin was very curious, "You know my temper very well, how dare you say this to me?"
Zhou Jinbai is confident. "Because I think there is someone who is very suitable for her image. I have seen your work, which is a representative work of the rise of women in the new era. It is very suitable for the screen."
Lin Youqin looked as if she didn't believe him. "Don't try to ruin my hard work by forcing me to promote some new artist just because I like him. Old Zhou, you don't understand the entertainment industry."
Zhou Jinbai smiled but did not answer.
The first negotiation ended in failure, but Zhou Jinbai did not give up. He contacted Lin Youqin from time to time, and did not talk about buying the copyright, but talked to her about the various characters in the book.
After listening to his comments and insights on the book, Lin Youqin sighed, "Old Zhou, you are indeed a very good person and have read my work carefully, but I am really afraid of ruining the original work."
Zhou Jinbai said, "If you believe me, sell it to me. If you don't believe me, just keep doing what you do."
Lin Youqin also asked boldly, "Who are you going to support?"
Zhou Jinbai replied nonchalantly, "Daughter-in-law."
Lin Youqin was silenced immediately, and then the two of them agreed on a time to sit in the office building of Zhou Jinbai Group and dig deep into the roles that Su Li had played over the years.
After watching Su Li's life's work, Lin Youqin was still not satisfied. "Her acting skills are remarkable, but she doesn't even have a decent work."
Zhou Jinbai's words were deep and cold, "Doesn't this require an opportunity?"
Seeing his persistence, Lin Youqin learned about Su Li's life and works and said, "I want to participate in the adaptation of the script. I want to ask Huang Sijing to be the director. I really like his language and camera skills. He is very good at filming female protagonists."
Zhou Jinbai agreed, "I'll send someone to invite him."
Lin Youqin tutted her words, "Old Zhou, you're so nice to your daughter-in-law? Actually, I don't even know your son. I've never met him. When will we meet?"
Zhou Jinbai told her not to worry, "You'll see her when you want to."
Zhou Jinbai mediated for a long time before obtaining the adaptation rights for this work, but Lin Youqin did not ask for copyright fees.
She told Zhou Jinbai, "I also hope that more people will know her, but if the reputation of this work is ruined by you, then the compensation you have to pay will not only be money, Old Zhou."
Zhou Jinbai understood everything. "I know. Wait a minute."
Lin Youqin personally wrote and adapted the script, which took him three years to complete.
It seemed that this was indeed her hard work, so he told Su Li, "Read the original novel of this script and study it. It will open your eyes to the world."
Su Li felt that she had worked very hard to study the role. Before joining the crew, she bought the original book and only read the first few chapters. She hadn't finished it yet.
Novels and scripts give people different feelings. When you open a book, the story comes to you, but the script is concise and it all depends on the actors to figure out the emotions.
When we arrived at a small rural village in northern Shaanxi, a heavy snow had just fallen. The film and television base had been built, but the houses inside retained the original appearance of the village.
There is also a cave dwelling, the furnishings inside are all original, which can successfully restore the original ecological environment of the heroine.
Zhang Qingchi said, "For this drama, I bought this village and built a film and television base."
Su Li was a little surprised. "How long ago did you start planning to film this drama?"
Zhang Qingchi didn't say that Zhou Jinbai forced him to do it. Anyway, the money was paid by Zhou Jinbai, and he could make money just by running errands, so why not do it?
When Su Li asked how long ago they started planning, he casually replied, "About three years ago."
Su Li felt that Zhang Qingchi had some vision. It was only after she read the original novel that she learned about the contemporary writer Lin Youqin.
I heard that the copyright of this work is difficult to buy, and the book has received high reviews online. Su Li only realized that she had taken on a hot potato after reading the original work and checking online.
Before filming even started, people started cursing online, and the curses were very harsh.
Lin Youqin explained in a pinned Weibo post: "It's been ten years since the publication of 'The Merchant Daughter of the Qin Family'. The adaptation rights have been given away. Please be patient. I personally wrote the script and adapted it, and it is absolutely faithful to the original. Please bear with me. As the original author of this work, I also hope that Qin Hao can let more people know about it. Let us look forward to the results together."
The comment section is full of chaos and everyone is putting pressure on others.
Su Li took a look and quickly withdrew, feeling that if she couldn't play this role well, she would never be able to stay in the entertainment industry.
The crew members are currently living in RVs and nanny cars. Because the environment is too cold, Zhang Qingchi asked everyone to dress warmly and not catch a cold.
Chen Yusheng and his people will arrive in about two days. He postponed all announcements and focused on the filming of this drama.
I heard that the director is Huang Sijing, the only director in China who has won the Feitian Award for Best Cinematography. The shots in each of his works are amazing.
Even in TV dramas, the shots have a movie texture.
The cast of this drama is very luxurious, and Su Li could never have imagined that one day she would become the heroine under Huang Sijing's lens.
After knowing that the director was Huang Sijing, she was even more panicked than when she knew that Zhou Jinbai liked her.
Due to limited conditions, they can only live in RVs or nanny cars, and even the prop car is full of people.
It was so cold that Su Li and her assistant Liu Xiaoyuan squeezed into the same nanny car, wearing thick clothes and covering themselves with blankets.
Liu Xiaoyuan had been Su Li's assistant for a long time, and the two of them had a good relationship. She shivered and asked, "Sister Su Su, how long are we going to stay here? It's so cold."
Su Li was also cold, but fortunately she was experienced and brought thick clothes.
She also had heat packs on her back and lower abdomen, and her equipment came in handy.
"It will probably take one or two months to finish filming the winter scenes here."
"Then we won't be able to take a shower for the next two months?"
Su Li felt that it shouldn't be that serious. The houses in the film and television base were all habitable, but they hadn't been completed yet.
She told Liu Xiaoyuan not to panic, the crew would find a way.
Sure enough, the next day, everything in the film and television base was ready for use. They went to survey the site and found that all the houses were very clean. Zhang Qingchi told Su Li, "You need to learn how to light the kang. There are several scenes that require you to do this. I've hired some local instructors for you. You can learn their dialect and survival skills from them."
When Su Li heard this, she realized it was a big deal. "I have to learn the dialect too?"
Zhang Qingchi said, "Every profession has its own expertise. Teachers Su Li and Lin Youqin will be here."
Su Li, "..."
Zhang Qingchi wrapped his military coat around him and said, "Do you think this drama is easy to film? Huang Sijing is the director, and Lin Youqin is the supervisor. They'll rip you off. I brought you here early so you can learn."
Su Li understood, "Okay."
Zhang Qingchi turned his head to look at her. She was wearing a long dark brown down jacket. The tip of her nose was a little red from the cold, but her eyes were surprisingly moist and beautiful.
I have to say that Zhou Jinbai is quite picky. He chose such a beautiful woman as the heroine. It is obvious that he is interested in her, but Old Zhou still refuses to admit it.
Did he notice it three years ago? Otherwise, why did he buy the copyright of this drama three years ago and let him invite Huang Sijing.
If it weren't for Zhou Jinbai and Lin Youqin's face, Huang Sijing might not have come.
How long is the line that Lao Zhou laid?
Zhang Qingchi didn't know, but he felt that Su Li would become Zhou Jinbai's mistress sooner or later.
Su Li has been learning the local dialect and customs and culture these days.
I found that many of the customs in this place are indeed bad habits. It is really amazing that a woman like Qin Hao can come out of such a place and become a wealthy female businessman.
Chen Yusheng and his men arrived three days later. When he first saw Su Li, he was stunned by her face, but then he went to Zhang Qingchi and told him, "I don't like acting with pretty faces. I've never seen this actor before. A good work can't be ruined by someone like that."
Zhang Qingchi calmed him down, "I know, he must be powerful, otherwise how could he dare to invite you?"
After hearing this, Chen Yusheng said nothing. Zhang Qingchi asked him and Su Li to get to know each other and think about their scenes together, and told him that Teacher Lin Youqin would be there.
Hearing this, Chen Yusheng also became nervous.
Teacher Lin Youqin personally supervised the production, and the pressure was already extremely high.
Su Li knew that being nervous was pointless, so she could only study hard and try her best to play the role well and not bring shame to Zhou Jinbai and the company.
Especially for a work with such a good reputation online, if it were ruined in her hands, she probably wouldn't want to act anymore in her life.
The cast of this drama is unusual. All the extras are local villagers. Due to limited conditions, many people came from far away just to play a supporting role with only their backs visible.
About a week later, many extras appeared around the film and television base, some of them were with the crew, and some were there because of the reputation.
Su Li learned the survival skills of women in northern Shaanxi, such as heating the kang and rolling noodles.
She likes cooking, especially when she is nervous, as cooking can help her relieve stress.
The crew hired a local chef who could make various kinds of pasta, and Su Li joined in to do odd jobs.
About ten days later, they will prepare for the opening ceremony.
Lin Youqin is going to attend the opening ceremony and everyone is waiting for her.
The various roles were already in place, and everyone was quite disdainful of Su Li.
The male lead Chen Yusheng's attitude towards Su Li was also average, and Zhang Qingchi saw it all.
But Su Li didn't care. It wasn't the first time she had been looked down upon. She was very familiar with the insults those people used against her. They all accused her of bringing money into the group and relying on her looks to make a living.
She has become very calm.
During dinner that day, Zhang Qingchi told everyone, "Teacher Lin Youqin will be here tomorrow morning. You all need to perform well and cheer up."
Everyone agreed, and Zhang Qingchi asked Su Li to study the script carefully again, as Teacher Lin Youqin would check her work tomorrow.
For the first time outside of school, Su Li felt the fear of having her homework checked at school.
She didn't sleep well that night. She woke up in the middle of the night and sat on the kang to continue reading the original book.
When Liu Xiaoyuan opened his eyes, the lights in the room were still on.
They now live in a farmhouse in the film and television base. The kang is heated by Su Li herself and is very warm.
She wrapped herself in the quilt and watched Liu Xiaoyuan fall asleep with a murmur, but she couldn't fall asleep at all because she was too nervous.
It was almost five in the morning when she finally felt sleepy. She slept for two hours before being woken up again.
Fortunately, the weather is cold and refreshing.
At around 9:30 in the morning, Teacher Lin Youqin arrived at the film and television base. Su Li was like a student who had suddenly entered the examination room, her scalp tingling with nervousness.
Huang Sijing came with Lin Youqin. They were all big names who were shining in their respective fields. The scene was quite spectacular for a while, but she never expected to see Zhou Jinbai among this group of people.
When Su Li saw him, her body froze. She had no idea what this guy was doing here.
Zhang Qingchi greeted them with a smile, "It's really great to have three big guys showing up in this small place at the same time. But, Old Zhou, what are you doing here? You didn't tell me, and I didn't even arrange accommodation for you."
Zhou Jinbai glanced at Su Li, then met Zhang Qingchi's gaze, "Then arrange it as soon as possible."
Zhang Qingchi tutted, "You're making things difficult for me."
Zhou Jinbai said nothing more, and walked past Su Li side by side with Lin Youqin, Huang Sijing and other big guys.
He and Lin Youqin seemed to have a good relationship, so Su Li didn't look at him again.
Lin Youqin smiled and said, "Let's all rest. Why are you standing here in such a cold weather? We will hold the opening ceremony this afternoon. Mr. Zhang, please make arrangements. I want to meet the female lead of this drama."
Zhang Qingchi responded, "Okay, once I've arranged a place for Lao Zhou to stay, I'll bring her to see the teacher."
Under such oppression, Chen Yusheng and the other leading actors seem insignificant.
Zhang Qingchi looked around and pointed at Liu Xiaoyuan, "Move out of Su Li's room and go live with Wang Changji."
Liu Xiaoyuan pointed at herself and said, "Me? But my sister..."
Zhang Qingchi made a gesture to silence himself, "Shh, there are some things you just need to be obedient."
Liu Xiaoyuan, “…”
Su Li asked Zhang Qingchi, "Do I have to move out too?"
Zhang Qingchi waved his hand, "You don't have to."
Su Li, "..."
After a while, Zhang Qingchi took Zhou Jinbai's suitcase to Su Li's room. He put the suitcase there and solemnly instructed Su Li, "Take it as a plea from me. Serve my financial sponsor well."
Su Li frowned, "Who is it? Teacher Lin Youqin?"
As he was speaking, Zhou Jinbai walked in wearing a coat, bringing with him a gust of cold wind.
He waved his hand to signal Zhang Qingchi to go out, and Zhang Qingchi winked at Su Li.
Su Li felt very bad. She stopped folding clothes and looked at Zhou Jinbai with a droopy face.
"Are you free?"
Zhou Jinbai sat on the edge of the kang, took off his coat and put it aside.
"I'm not busy. I'm accompanying Teacher Lin Youqin to inspect the work."
Su Li didn't understand.
"You know her well?"
"We're considered friends."
“…”
Zhou Jinbai turned his head to look at her.
"Why are you hiding from me?"
"You know the answer but you still ask."
Zhou Jin understood clearly.
"Reject me, right?"
"You go."
Su Li didn't want to talk to him. Her heart was about to jump out of her chest.
Zhou Jinbai ignored her cold words, grabbed her hand that was folding clothes, and pulled her to his side.
Su Li opened her eyes wide in panic, her innocent lychee eyes filled with surprise and fear.
"What are you doing?"
Zhou Jinbai's cold eyes carried the chill of winter.
"Tell me, what have I done to you that you reject me?"
Su Li's eyes changed from fear to humiliation, her lips trembled twice, and tears welled up in her beautiful eyes.
"You just want to destroy me."
Zhou Jinbai shook his head, his tone helpless and forbearing. His rough fingertips stroked the red corners of her eyes.
"Don't cry, or I'll kiss you. There are people everywhere outside. Sleep with me obediently tonight, and I won't bully you." He looked into her eyes for a few seconds. "Litchi, I've missed you so much these days. You're the only thing I dream about."
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