Chapter 73 I'm not going to die, am I?
To be honest, everyone’s experience is really good!
Not to mention others, for Shu Ming, filming a contemporary idol drama is much less intense than filming a serious drama or a movie.
He was even able to spare some time to continue taking vocal and composition classes, and he also picked up his long-lost fitness again.
Liang Ruowen initially recommended the private training studio he often used to go to, but later he couldn't sit still and often "accidentally" met Shu Ming in the private training studio.
In addition, he often visited the crew, calling it "investor inspection."
You know what, you have to say, this person came for a reason, because this "Little Secret" was invested by Aurora Film and Television!
When Cui Mingzhe got the news that Shu Ming was going to star in the show, he immediately wanted to invest money. When asked about it, he said confidently: "Shu Ming has always been popular with the audience, and I feel that this show will make money."
Then he threw in a considerable amount without blinking.
In fact, Liang Ruwen had some concerns before this - if he kept pestering Shu Ming and interfering in Shu Ming's drama, would it cause people to be disgusted?
But since Cui Mingzhe has already done this, it would be unreasonable for Liang Ruowen not to follow suit!
Putting aside the slight admiration, Liang Ruowen had to admit that Cui Mingzhe had a good vision.
Although this guy is a little off the mark sometimes, he is a child of the Cui family after all. He has seen countless people and things, which has cultivated his innate talent for judging people.
Even Cui Mingzhe recognized Shu Ming, which showed that this guy was indeed popular.
What is rapport?
That is, even before they see your work, the audience is willing to give you a chance to show yourself – excellence that is seen by others is truly valuable! Otherwise, what good is your performance if it doesn’t catch the audience’s eye?
Besides, when tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars are invested, isn’t it just the audience’s favor that’s being bought?
In this field, Shu Ming is truly the best among the best.
As Cui Mingzhe expected, the reservation data of the online streaming platform is very good.
With the data to back him up, Liang Ruowen could naturally pretend to be impartial and make another investment.
With this calculation, Aurora immediately became a top-ranked investor.
Shu Ming's own company Yinghe also invested some money. Even if it wasn't too much, the cost of this kind of idol drama itself was not high.
"Little Secret" was initially only positioned as an A+, and only after receiving investments from Aurora and Yinghe did it manage to climb up a level and barely squeeze into the S level.
It can be said that nearly half of the investment in this drama was attracted by Shu Ming alone!
Director Zhang Su's eyes were filled with tears, and he almost worshipped Shu Ming as a giant Buddha!
The investor's representative, Liang Ruwen, would visit the crew from time to time, often treating everyone to afternoon tea for several days in a row. It was obvious that he had a close relationship with Shu Ming.
Zhang Su was even more nervous, fearing that he might have done something wrong and neglected Shu Ming, so all the roles were given extra emphasis to him. It had only been a short time since the filming started, but Shu Ming had already received many flying pages.
The so-called flying pages are scenes that were not written in the script before and are added temporarily.
Changing the script arbitrarily to accommodate the ranking is actually a common routine in the domestic entertainment industry, but before this, Shu Ming really never thought that it could be done this way.
Guan Xianyi laughed: "They have a lot of tricks up their sleeves! Yeah, the first group you joined was Zheng Yiwei's, and then you worked under Rong Ankang for a year..."
Although these two directors have very different styles, they are both well-known directors who have made their mark in the industry and have absolute say in the crew. How can a small director like Zhang Su compare to them?
In fact, Zhang Su is considered capable among the young directors in the circle, and he has produced several highly-rated idol dramas. Otherwise, with Guan Xianyi's personality, he would definitely not let Shu Ming take over this drama.
Can you push your own good child into the fire pit?
only……
"Zhang Su might have been scared a few years ago. He still had the guts to refuse to change the script in the first few years after graduation, but you know, you can't beat the strong. Plus, he got married the year before last, and I heard his child just turned one year old..."
Zhang Su is not a fool. He made this move just to test Shu Ming's attitude.
If Shu Ming is really the type who only cares about himself and doesn't care about the lives of others, then Zhang Su's move should be exactly what he wants, and it can be regarded as a way of currying favor with Shu Ming. Zhang Su will also know how to shoot the film later so as not to offend this golden thigh.
If Shu Ming is serious about filming and is not just putting on a show, and is really considering the overall situation, then they will naturally come to him to adjust his role.
Anyway, no matter how you calculate it, he won't suffer any loss...
There was no need to break down the words when talking to this kid, so Guan Xianyi stopped talking mid-sentence and waited quietly for his reaction.
Shu Ming nodded thoughtfully: "I understand, Sister Xianyi."
Guan Xianyi's attitude is very vague, because these flying pages handed over by Zhang Su can't be said to be blindly inserted. The quality is still good and will not drag down the entire drama.
She was not opposed to this thing in her heart, so she gave the choice back to Shu Ming.
Later, when he was chatting with Liang Ruowen, he also talked about this matter.
"What do you think?" After Liang Ruowen got down from the bench press, his breathing was so steady as if he had just been taking a walk. He even had the leisure to hand the cup to Shu Ming.
Shu Ming is doing sit-ups. Now that his hair is cut shorter, he looks like a very handsome high school boy.
Because the style is relatively refreshing, there is no need for a headband. The face is wet from exercise, which looks like the luster of pearls.
Juicy little cabbage is back! Pollution-free and pesticide-free, even Leung Yu-man lamented that Guan Xianyi chose this drama very well, and he was lucky enough to see Shu Ming's high school days.
Boys’ high schools are naturally thinner to have that youthful campus feel.
Shu Ming hasn't done much resistance training during this period, and has mainly focused on aerobic exercise.
He rolled over and sat up, gulping down a large drink before replying to Liang Ruwen slowly, "I don't agree with adding so much extra drama."
"A play is only interesting if the two sides are evenly matched." Shu Ming surprisingly had a director's mindset. He wasn't just limited to his own vested interests, but hoped to achieve greater results. "Let's talk about it later."
He remembered something and smiled: "Wouldn't the audience get tired of seeing my face eight hundred times a day?"
Tired? Liang Ruwen almost raised an eyebrow and asked back. He really wanted Shu Ming to ask his fans if they were tired of seeing his face every day.
Don’t say you’re tired of it, I’m afraid you’ll be so happy that you’ll want to set off firecrackers!
But Shu Ming's concerns are correct. A one-man show is not interesting. It will be exciting only when there is a give and take and each actor can create a three-dimensional performance.
Since the attitude is so clear, what is Shu Ming worried about?
"I'm more afraid... of hurting Director Zhang's self-esteem." Shu Ming considered his words carefully.
In fact, he had not yet gotten over the absolute director-centered system in his previous two crews.
Liang Ruowen wanted to rub his head when he heard that. Shu Ming was still at an age where he could still be soft-hearted.
But Zhang Su opposite, doesn’t he even think about how old he is?
Since Shu Ming was willing to bring up this matter with him, it was also partly because he wanted advice.
Liang Ruwen said, "Xiao Shu, since he did this, he must have thought about what would happen next..."
Besides, there is real money behind you.
Since Zhang Su was shameless first, why should you save face for them? Shu Ming, you should get used to the days when you don't have to care about other people's faces anymore.
**
The script of "Little Secret" is actually a story about school bullying disguised as a youthful romance.
The character settings of the male and female protagonists each have their own highlights, which is why Duan Miaozhu is willing to play the supporting role for Shu Ming.
Of course, after she knew that Shu Ming had fought for a role for her, she was even more willing!
"Although they definitely didn't fight for me." Duan Miaozhu knew in her heart that the reason why Shu Ming stood up to balance the roles of the male and female protagonists must be for the sake of the whole drama.
She wasn't that confident yet, and felt that everything had to revolve around her: "But after all, I've benefited from others, so I have to repay them and show them some kindness."
Guan Xianyi was right at the time. She knew very well that compared to Xu Bingxin, the heroine in another campus drama of the same period, "Return 101 Times", Duan Miaozhu was the least mischievous and the least troublesome among the young actresses of the same period!
Duan Miaozhu did not disappoint Guan Xianyi's expectations at all.
This young actress is quite conscientious. She works extra hard to study the role and seeks Shu Ming's advice from time to time.
At the same time, she was clear-headed and knew that Shu Ming's team did not intend to over-hype the CP, so the marketing was just enough.
In short, it is much more restrained and subtle than the "Return" which is being promoted at the same time -
But the paparazzi are really omnipresent!
Sometimes, no marketing is the best marketing.
Everyone has long been tired of the industrial saccharin of the male and female protagonists posting 800 short videos a day.
However, the two of them naturally moved closer together and carefully marked the script, which was very similar to the little ambiguity when they explained the questions to each other during their school days.
Even Duan Miaozhu's nervousness when she quietly raised her eyes and carefully observed the expressions of the boys around her was interpreted as the girl's vague heartbeat.
Oh my God, how reserved and innocent, so green and beautiful!
The most delicious sugar is made from the details, and the audience especially recognizes the sugar they make.
Nonsense, of course something you make yourself tastes better than something someone else feeds you!
Not to mention that there are a few scenes where Shu Ming is so handsome that he stands out.
The boy, wearing a clean blue and white school uniform, showed a little fang when he smiled with high spirits. He seemed to be coated with a layer of filter in the sunlight, and waved his arms at the girl against the light.
The next second, the girl's face turned red.
Oh, Duan Miaozhu's reaction can't be fake!
The difference in body shape between boys and girls is also delicious——
Many netizens were eager to watch it, and the number of reservations for "wanting to watch" soared.
Duan Miaozhu felt like crying but had no tears. She really wanted to say that she was wronged!
She glanced up at Shu Ming because she had said something stupid without thinking while studying the script and was afraid that Shu Ming would laugh at her.
She blushed, purely because she was shocked by Shu Ming's handsome face.
Let me put it this way, she doesn't believe that anyone else standing here would not blush at all!
They didn't even hold hands in this drama, let alone any further emotional scenes.
Instead, she was afraid that Shu Ming would misunderstand that it was her team's marketing, so she even went to explain it to him.
Shu Ming listened carefully to her purpose and shook his head gently: "It's okay, I know."
She arrived in a hurry and was late. Shu Ming looked at his watch, found another assistant, and told him to send her back safely.
Duan Miaozhu glanced back at him before leaving, and sometimes she felt that Shu Ming was really similar to the popular male protagonist in "Little Secret".
Sunny, smart, handsome... these are all their advantages that are not worth mentioning.
They respect the people around them enough and have a sincere heart, which is why they are liked by so many people.
Duan Miaozhu thought about it and turned back.
"Well, I want to give you an extra reminder."
She and Xu Bingxin have been rivals for many years and know each other's dynamics very well.
The original start date of "Return" was not this year, but the first half of next year. There must be problems if it starts half a year earlier.
Coupled with such a large-scale marketing...
"Be careful they might cause trouble."
Shu Ming looked a little surprised, perhaps because he didn't expect her to suddenly turn around and say such a thing.
After a while, he curled his eyes at her.
Honestly, when Shu Ming smiled, he really looked like the most popular handsome guy in everyone's memory, and his pronunciation sounded very precious: "Thank you."
Duan Miaozhu was really embarrassed now.
**
As soon as Leo Liang finished his concert in another province, he immediately took the nearest flight back to Beijing.
He didn't look anxious, but his actions still revealed some of his inner thoughts.
Acheng glanced at his mobile phone screen. The marketing account was still leading the way in promoting the couple Shu Ming and Duan Miaozhu in "Little Secret". The pink and purple sunset in the sky was the best background. The picture of the boy and girl walking side by side under the shade of the trees was so pleasing to the eyes.
Liang Ruowen never told anyone around him that he was attracted to Shu Ming. He had not even pursued her seriously, so why tell her so early?
But Ah Cheng was always by his side, so he had a vague feeling about it. He simply took this opportunity to tease him: "It seems that Xiao Shu is going to fall in love. It looks like good things are coming."
I thought Liang Ruowen felt a sense of crisis because of the rumors on the Internet, or was a little jealous, so she rushed back to the capital in such a hurry.
But this person just stared at his phone without saying a word, and just kept enlarging the Reuters photo - you could vaguely see that Shu Ming seemed to have an ice cube in his mouth.
Yes, it was already very cold in the capital at the end of November, and Shu Ming was a young man with a high body temperature, so it was inevitable that he would breathe out while talking.
Unlike his previous works, "Little Secret" was scheduled for the summer vacation of the following year, so the summer scenes were shot in winter.
In order to avoid being exposed by his breath, Shu Ming would definitely hold the ice cube in his mouth diligently.
He was wearing only a single layer of clothing and had ice in his mouth.
I had just been sick a month ago.
Even Ah Cheng could see Liang Ruowen's worry and concern.
In fact, sometimes love is not afraid of being passionate, at most it is just a momentary excitement.
What I fear most is the true heartache and feeling that the other person is too worthy of love. That would be a disaster!
Ah Cheng's movements froze——
No way, is my boss serious?
Xiao Shu is still so young!
At this age, it is natural to have a good impression of the opposite sex. There is a CP partner next to you who co-stars in an idol drama, they are both good-looking, and you can talk to people of the same age... Any normal boy would be moved.
If Liang Ruowen really plunged into it, he would probably suffer a lot of fear.
Acheng has been with him for several years and is very familiar with Liang Ruowen's emotional state.
This person is a love novice who has been single till now...
Ah Cheng stared at his boss in shock and fear for several seconds. Liang Ruowen let him stare and didn't care about his mental activities at all.
My heart had already flown to Shu Ming.
The message Xiao Shu sent him popped up on the screen.
He informed Shu Ming of his flight yesterday, saying that he would arrive at noon and wanted to have dinner with Shu Ming in the evening.
Shu Ming refused, saying that it was too tiring for him to fly such a long distance and asked him to rest early.
After a pause, he told him to be careful on the road and stay safe, and to let him know when he got home.
Liang Ruowen was touched by his thoughtful and considerate greetings, and a faint smile appeared on her face unconsciously.
I replied to his message on the phone in seconds.
Seeing that his mind had been completely taken away by someone, Ah Cheng closed his eyes in despair.
Forget it, there's no hope.
How to say it.
I can only say that it's a good thing it's Shu Ming, whose character is recognized by everyone. Otherwise, with the boss's level of power, anyone else would have had evil thoughts and tried to use the resources around Liang Ruowen.
Oh, that doesn’t make sense. Why is it Shu Ming?
When I think of so many people, they all have a particularly favorable impression of Shu Ming.
This is because Shu Ming is still young and a little immature, so everyone is too reserved to do anything.
When Shu Ming grows up, I'm afraid he will stun countless people! To pursue him, I don't know how many people I will have to compete with!
Mr. Liang, you’re on your own!
Liang Ruwen, who looked hopeless in Ah Cheng's eyes, was still concentrating on texting with Shu Ming: "...Then let's meet up another day. Cui Mingzhe wants to see you too. Aurora has invested in a few new dramas. I can show them to you after we meet."
Shu Ming quickly replied, "Okay."
"I'm going to film now. They're urging me to come back. Chat later!"
After Liang Ruowen received the promise of a meeting, he felt much better.
I wanted to remind Shu Ming to take care of his health, but then I figured I shouldn't nag him too much. Anyway, we'll be returning to the capital soon, so we can just meet and see how things go...
**
The result is that it’s too early to speak!
It was just such an unfortunate coincidence that the two of them kept making appointments but couldn't find time to have a proper meal together.
The first time Shu Ming took on the lead role, he realized that film and television works are not over after filming.
"I think we'll be done filming by December. Then there's the final exams, and then I'll be flying around the country soliciting investment and promoting the show..."
During this period, Shu Ming also had to squeeze in endorsements and business activities.
He also has classes to attend, so his schedule is pretty full.
After waiting for this long time, it’s almost the New Year.
Shu Ming thought that he would probably spend this year's Spring Festival in the capital.
In fact, Shu Ming and Guan Xianyi had originally agreed—
Don’t go to any of the year-end dinners, ceremonies, and parties...
He doesn't go home all year round, so he should go back for the Spring Festival, right? He can't be so busy with work that he doesn't even celebrate the Spring Festival.
Of course Guan Xianyi agreed immediately.
Shu Ming never complains or feels tired, and never makes any extra requests. This is the only wish the child has, so what's wrong with fulfilling it?
But plans cannot keep up with changes.
At the very end of the year, in the first week of December.
Shu Ming received an invitation that was very meaningful to him.
This is an invitation from the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
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