Chapter 117 No One Can Fool Anyone Else
A reporter immediately asked her what was the matter with the photos that had been circulated of her hugging and being intimate with Lu Xinghe in the bar?
Meng Qi said, "I went to a bar with several colleagues that night, and everyone only took pictures of Xinghe and me. I was drunk and almost fell, and Xinghe kindly helped me up, but someone caught us on camera, causing misunderstandings. In short, everyone should be more polite and stop reporting nonsense."
"Ms. Meng, did Lu Xinghe threaten you?"
"Nothing happened, please stop guessing."
In short, Meng Qi denied all his past with Lu Xinghe.
Hu Xiaoxiao was following the news about Athena and Lu Xinghe, so naturally he also paid attention to this matter.
When Hu Xiaoxiao heard at the company that Meng Qi had switched from Charlie's company to Linda's and got a role with a lot of lines in a very important drama, he was thoughtful.
Lu Xinghe had two dramas that he had invested a lot of money in that had not been aired yet, and he also had endorsements, so the company finally chose to keep him.
Their wedding was hastily and low-key, and no one from the circle was invited. Hu Xiaoxiao and Zhu Wanwen only received wedding candy from Athena the day after their wedding.
Hu Xiaoxiao became busy again and no longer paid attention to Athena. She devoted herself to the new drama.
After Yao Wenlong finished writing the script, he showed it to Hu Xiaoxiao before handing it in.
At the same time, the martial arts choreographer began designing the action scenes. The new drama will have more martial arts scenes and a greater emphasis on aesthetics. As the male lead, Mingxu will have the most martial arts scenes, so he started training early.
Hu Xiaoxiao's martial arts skills hadn't been designed yet, so the costume team called her in to get measured. Charlie had allocated a special fund specifically for Hu Xiaoxiao's costumes, and all the costumes for her character were newly designed and custom-made.
The TV station's costumes are always worn after the current drama is finished and continued in the next drama. It is rare to have costumes specially tailored for the protagonist, which shows how much Charlie values this drama.
This is a truly big investment.
The stylist also designed many styles for Hu Xiaoxiao, and asked Hu Xiaoxiao to try them one by one and decide on the most suitable ones.
It took quite a while just to put on the makeup.
Charlie kept an eye on every step of the process and held a small meeting with the main creative and starring staff.
During the meeting, Charlie looked at Hu Xiaoxiao with admiration and said, "Xiaoxiao, I've put a lot of effort into you for this new drama. Not only were the costumes custom-made for you, but I also took your opinions into account for the martial arts scenes. I've helped you so much, so you have to do your best and not perform worse than you did in 'The Grandmaster.'"
Several main creators and actors showed envy when they saw that Charlie valued Hu Xiaoxiao so much.
Charlie has always had strong opinions and would not tolerate any objections from his subordinates, but the fact that he is willing to do this for Hu Xiaoxiao shows how much he values Hu Xiaoxiao.
Hu Xiaoxiao spread his hands and said half-jokingly, "Charlie, don't be so hypocritical. I'm obviously helping you, but you insist on saying you're helping me. Whether the show is good or bad, it makes no difference to me. No matter how popular it is, I won't even get a pork award. But you're different. You did a good job on the show, your performance is outstanding, and you even get a bonus."
Charlie touched his nose and asked, "You want to win a prize?"
"Who here doesn't want to win an award?"
Charlie said, "There were so many things to do this year that I forgot to register for you. Next year, next year, I'll definitely remember. But you have to make some good achievements. As long as your results are impressive enough, I promise I will register for you and help you win the prize."
Hu Xiaoxiao immediately told everyone: "Everyone heard what Charlie said today. If the show becomes a hit, he will definitely help me win an award."
Mingxu was the first to step forward and said, "I heard you! Charlie, please help Xiaoxiao apply for Best Actress next year, and then help me apply for Best Actor. Xiaoxiao and I will go on stage together to receive the award."
Charlie glared at him. "Why are you everywhere? Best Actor? Is this award that easy to win? You've been at the TV station for so many years, and you only won Best Actor this year. You haven't even learned how to walk, and you're already thinking about running."
Charlie looked at Hu Xiaoxiao a few more times and suddenly laughed. "The Best Actress award has always been in Linda's hands. Xiaoxiao, if you can defeat Linda's subordinates and win the Best Actress award, then I will get rid of my anger. Then I will be happier than you."
Hu Xiaoxiao immediately suggested, "How about changing 'The Legend of Long Yijiang' to 'The Legend of Murong Qianluo'? Next year, we'll compete for the Best Actress award. I'll win, and you can vent your anger. How about we both win?"
"Not so good!" Charlie rolled his eyes at Hu Xiaoxiao. "You haven't even won the Progress Award or the Newcomer Award yet, and you're already thinking about getting the female lead role? You might as well just daydream. Besides, the show has already been confirmed, so don't try to deceive the public and add more scenes to your role."
It seems that not only Hu Xiaoxiao knows Charlie very well, but Charlie also knows Hu Xiaoxiao very well, and neither of them can fool the other.
Everyone saw this and couldn't help laughing, and the meeting room was filled with joy.
When Lu Sheng passed by, he heard the laughter, walked over and opened the door, "What are you talking about? You are laughing so happily."
Everyone stood up quickly, and Charlie personally went over to invite Lu Sheng in, saying, "We are discussing the new drama. The atmosphere is really good, and everyone is very harmonious and friendly."
Hu Xiaoxiao took the opportunity to tell Lu Sheng, "Charlie said that The Grandmaster did well and that he's optimistic about the next show. He also said that he forgot to sign me up for an award during The Grandmaster, but he'll definitely help me win an award after the new show comes out. Lu Sheng, you have to be a witness too. If Charlie says he forgot again next year, you'll deduct his bonus."
Lu Sheng nodded and said, "Your acting in The Grandmaster is indeed good. It's a pity that you didn't get an award. If the new drama is not worse than The Grandmaster, Charlie, you really should help Xiaoxiao apply for an award."
"Don't worry, Lu Sheng, I will definitely remember it." Charlie glared at Hu Xiaoxiao secretly.
Hu Xiaoxiao pretended not to notice. Both of her roles went viral, but she didn't get any awards. If this happens again next year, the TV station's awards will inevitably be criticized by the audience for their authority, which is not a good thing for the TV station.
Knowing it in the heart was one thing, but Hu Xiaoxiao said very sweetly, "Lu Sheng is still the most fair, Charlie, you should learn more from Lu Sheng's broad-mindedness and vision. No wonder you are only a deputy director, while Lu Sheng is the CEO at such a young age. Wherever he goes, he is praised as young and promising, and a handsome man."
Lu Sheng's face smiled more and more, and he pointed at Hu Xiaoxiao with his finger, "I finally understand why you are so popular at every event. You can even coax birds down from the trees with your mouth."
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