Declaration of War
On the day of the pre-production live broadcast of "The Echo of the Blue Luan", Lin Jingming talked freely in front of the camera, and fans in the live broadcast room kept posting "Congratulations to the new students".
The host looked at the questions that popped up in the live broadcast room and chose a question: "What was the inspiration for the blue phoenix makeup photo of the female lead in the sequel?"
"That's something we'll have to ask our producer Xia." Lin Jingming suddenly chuckled. "She slammed the table in my face trying to convince me to go with this plan." He suddenly turned serious and praised, "It turns out that producer Xia has a good eye."
"Please invite our Xia Zhipian to come up and talk about this inspiration."
Xia Zhitang was forced to step forward and appear on camera: "This set of inspiration comes from the heroine's experience of going up the mountain to learn skills while escaping her marriage. The blue phoenix bird is..."
"Wow, Producer Xia has a deep understanding of the whole story." The host exaggeratedly praised.
"That's right. Xia Zhi has been with the crew since the first film." Lin Jingming took over the conversation. "The production team of 'Blue Luan Echo' is basically the same as the first film, so you can rest assured about the quality."
He glanced at Xia Zhitang, who was about to leave, and changed the subject: "Let me tell you a little secret. Without Producer Xia, there would be no such show."
"Wow, what's the story here?" the host instructed the crew, "Quickly pour some water for Producer Xia. Let's sit down and talk."
"Producer Xia came to the crew to find out the truth." Lin Jingming recounted Xia Zhitang's experience of battling the Su family with witty twists and turns in his voice, selecting and polishing the parts that could be told. "She wore a faded red string of revenge on her wrist..."
Xia Zhitang, the person in the story, was very embarrassed and wanted to leave, but was asked questions from time to time by the other two.
The livestream began discussing the Su family scandal that had been "accidentally" exposed by Su Wen's essay. Combined with the accounts of the two "victims," the discussion instantly ignited the audience's sympathy for the "beautiful, strong, and tragic" protagonists. Someone in the livestream started posting "a strong pairing," triggering a wave of cute comments and couple-suppression from the audience.
Gu Zian sat under the bright lights in his costume with a gloomy face, wishing he could go up and tear Lin Jingming's eloquent mouth apart.
"That's enough of the story for now. Let's get back to 'The Echo of the Blue Luan.'" Lin Jingming's smile grew even brighter. "Let's introduce our leading man, Mr. Gu Zi'an, who was also Producer Xia's personal disciple from the 'The Echo of the Blue Luan' crew!"
Gu Zian’s fans immediately formed a formation and frantically swiped the screen.
Gu Zian walked forward with a calm face and greeted everyone briefly.
Lin Jingming quickly pulled him to his left side, physically separating the two of them.
"Teacher Gu is very calm today, which is very consistent with the temperament of the male lead." Lin Jingming smiled proudly, "It seems that he has already immersed himself in the role. Please look forward to our Teacher Gu's acting skills."
Cheng Shubai, who was sitting next to the director, looked at the radiant Lin Jingming on the stage and muttered, "What a bitch."
Xia Zhitang felt very uncomfortable in front of the camera. Even after Gu Zian left, she was still held on the stage.
Finally, Lin Jingming showed mercy and let her go back. She nodded politely and turned away.
Lin Jingming's smile never faded. He squinted his eyes as he read the fans' comments and picked out one related to Xia Zhitang, "Producer Xia left so suddenly."
He nodded: "You are so enthusiastic that even Producer Xia is shy."
Seeing Lin Jingming like this, the CP fans became excited and started to watch the video crazily.
"Does Producer Xia have a boyfriend?" Lin Jingming finished reading the fan message and glanced at Gu Zian provocatively. "I can't answer such personal questions." He paused and changed the subject. "But I can make an exception today. No."
He glanced at the comment "Director Lin and Producer Xia have a good relationship" and instantly beamed: "That's right, isn't it? We've worked together for so many years, and Producer Xia is my right-hand man."
He counted on his fingers: "She is simply a hexagonal female warrior. From editing to storyboarding, executive directing to producing, there is nothing she can't do."
"What's the use of me?" Lin Jingming pointed at himself and smiled confidently and flamboyantly, "I'm a director, the kind that wins awards."
After the live broadcast ended, Gu Zian blocked Lin Jingming, who was humming a little tune, in the conference room.
"Let's talk." Gu Zian's expression was rarely seen with the firmness of an adult man.
Lin Jingming looked at the other party's tiger-like eyes and smiled wantonly: "I want to pursue her."
"Are you worthy?" Gu Zian grabbed his collar.
Lin Jingming said calmly: "I'm single now."
"Bah, you still have a mistress!" Gu Zian tightened his collar
"I sent you away long ago." Lin Jingming's cold hand grasped Gu Zian's wrist. "With the genuine article here, the fake one is worthless."
"Does she know that you are so crazy?" Gu Zian gasped in anger.
"That's her business. You need me now." Lin Jingming promised seriously, "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you at work. My work is my life."
Gu Zian suddenly let go of his hand, and Lin Jingming couldn't help but take two steps back, hit his head on the table and started coughing.
"If you dare to do anything bad to her, I won't forgive you." Gu Zian looked at him coldly.
Lin Jingming coughed and laughed until tears came out: "If I really want to do something bad, it won't be your turn to take the top position."
He wiped his tears with his thumb and looked at Gu Zian provocatively: "Or are you afraid of me?"
Gu Zian was like a small animal whose turf had been invaded. Even when facing an experienced old lion, he did not retreat: "I am young, handsome, and clean."
"Let's wait and see. We each rely on our own abilities." Lin Jingming stood up and walked out with a smile.
Gu Zian looked at his back and his expression became serious.
"What's wrong with you?" Xia Zhitang opened the door holding the documents, and was stunned to see Lin Jingming and Gu Zian with serious expressions.
"I'm explaining the play to him." Lin Jingming took out a cigarette and put it between his lips.
"Don't argue." Xia Zhitang stuffed the documents to Lin Jingming, "These are waiting for your signature."
Gu Zian took the opportunity to get close to Xia Zhitang: "Sister, Dad told us to go back for dinner when we have time."
Lin Jingming looked at the two people's backs as they left, took out his lighter and lit a cigarette.
At night, Gu Zian was reading "Records of the Grand Historian" at his desk, while Xia Zhitang was sitting at the coffee table checking the budget.
Gu Zian's reading voice gradually weakened, and finally he sat in front of the desk in a daze, holding the book.
Lin Jingming's sudden strength made him a little at a loss. He was as scheming as a cunning fox.
Although Gu Zian appeared confident in front of him, he was actually afraid. He was certain that Xia Zhitang would never be moved by the previous Lin Jingming, but now that Lin Jingming had shed his shackles, he did have a unique charm.
Gu Zian looked down at the book in his hand. At this moment, he understood his father's good intentions.
Being young is his advantage, but it also means lack of experience.
Xia Zhitang heard the pause in reading and looked up to see Gu Zian, who was dazed, touching the book. He couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
Gu Zian forced a soothing smile and shook his head at Xia Zhitang: "I'm a little tired."
Xia Zhitang instinctively felt that he was hiding something from him, but seeing that Gu Zian was in good condition, he did not continue to ask.
"Drink some hot milk and go to bed early?" Xia Zhitang suggested.
"Yeah, sister too." Gu Zian walked over and hugged Xia Zhitang, "You have dark circles under your eyes."
"It'll be fine after this busy period." Xia Zhitang touched the thick budget sheet, "It's a big production after all."
"Sister." Gu Zian buried his face in Xia Zhitang's back. He had a lot of questions to ask, but in the end they turned into a sigh.
"What did Lin Jingming say to you?" Xia Zhitang waited for a long time but did not get any further response from Gu Zian. He could only suspect that there was an unpleasant scene between the two of them in the conference room during the day.
Lin Jingming didn't tell Xia Zhitang about it at the time, and Gu Zian didn't want Xia Zhitang to know. He was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "Lin Jingming is so amazing, sister, are you tempted?"
Xia Zhitang recalled the scene a few years ago when Lin Jingming taught her with his wedding ring, and her eyes felt a little sour.
She patted Gu Zian's arm and whispered, "Zi'an, I have you."
Xia Zhitang sighed, looked up at the beautiful crystal chandelier on the ceiling, and suddenly said without thinking: "If you are really unhappy, just treat this project as the last one."
"Yeah." He answered sullenly while lying on Xia Zhitang's back.
"By the way, it's your birthday next week, and your dad invited me to be your film and television mentor and accompany you." Xia Zhitang suddenly remembered this.
"I don't want to go. Every year it's just a flashy and boring introduction party." Gu Zian felt even more depressed when he thought of his birthday party after he became an adult. "I'd rather eat a bowl of longevity noodles and cut a small piece of cake at home."
"Before, he was the heir to the Gu family, and now he's the actor Gu Zian." Xia Zhitang explained to Gu Zian, "Your father just integrated the entertainment business of the Su family, and he also needs this platform to integrate into this circle."
"I understand the logic." Gu Zian let go of Xia Zhitang, "But I want to be myself."
Xia Zhitang looked at Gu Zian who was pursing his lips and looking out the window, and did not try to persuade him anymore.
After turning off the lights and going to bed, Gu Zi's negative emotions had almost calmed down. He suddenly turned around and hugged Xia Zhitang: "Sister, if it was Lin Jingming, what would he do?"
"He was in his early twenties, and was so frightened by Su Wen's aggressive pursuit that he hid in the bathroom."
"Is this true?" Gu Zian sat up in shock.
"The information provided by Cheng Shubai is highly credible." Xia Zhitang couldn't help laughing.
"So when he was young he was also..." Gu Zian murmured.
"He's still making a fuss now." Xia Zhitang couldn't help but complain when he remembered Lin Jingming going crazy in front of Su Wen in Tibet.
"What do you mean?" Gu Zian keenly felt that something was wrong.
Xia Zhitang was speechless for a moment, but then a light bulb went off in Gu Zian's suspicious eyes: "His live broadcast today was like a flamboyant peacock spreading its feathers."
"Sister, do you know?" Gu Zian felt even more uneasy.
"Know what? Is there any gossip about him recently?" Xia Zhitang didn't understand what Gu Zian meant.
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