Wrap-up
With only a few days left in filming, the entire crew was filled with a relaxed atmosphere.
Xia Zhitang and Lin Jingming have already started discussing the subsequent production plan. Although the early shooting has ended, they still have to follow up on the subsequent production.
There was a sudden knock on the door of the director's lounge, and Xia Zhitang's assistant pushed the door open anxiously.
"Sister Xia, you've been slandered."
Upon hearing this, Lin Jingming put down the document he was reading and picked up his phone to search.
The hot search inexplicably broke the rumor that Xia Zhitang had a sexual relationship with a male star, and also posted a lot of photos of Xia Zhitang in the same frame with male stars and male crew members.
"Tsk, they actually spread rumors about you." Lin Jingming's face was not very good. He was not in the group photo with so many male stars!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Zian rushed in with wet hair.
"Sister, I'll cooperate with your PR!"
"Publicize your relationship?" Lin Jingming squinted at him. "Why not ask me to take the blame? I'm well-known, single, and don't have any girlfriends. I won't let my reputation get ruined."
"It's not a big deal. Just discuss it with Mr. Cheng and see how to handle it." Xia Zhitang took out his phone and arranged an online meeting with Cheng Shubai. "Since it's already a hot topic, let's make good use of it."
"Why don't you just hype me up as a couple, a powerful master-disciple combination." Lin Jingming looked at Xia Zhitang with a smile, "The live broadcast audience will love this."
"Director Lin, you're joking. This isn't worth it." Xia Zhitang put his hand on the angry Gu Zian's shoulder. "Xiao Min, go do your work first. I know about this."
After sending away the assistant who obviously wanted to watch the fun, Xia Zhitang called Cheng Shubai via video. He was sitting at his desk loosening his tie.
"Okay, I know what's going on. Xiao Xia, what's your plan?"
"Take the blame for hyping up a CP with me." Lin Jingming squeezed in front of the camera and said with a playful smile, "The director and producer have to tell the story of the past six years."
Xia Zhitang picked up the script and slapped him backhandedly: "Shut up."
"That's right." Gu Zian put his arm around Xia Zhitang's waist and took the opportunity to finish him off.
"Old Cheng, think about it." Lin Jingming looked at Gu Zian provocatively and retreated to the corner.
"First, release some fake photoshopped photos and continue to hype the trend." Xia Zhitang picked up his pen and quickly wrote down his thoughts, "Then have someone cooperate with the PR and publicity."
She looked up at Cheng Shubai in the video. "The key is to capitalize on the current hype, stir up emotions, and then reverse public opinion. Therefore, the pictures we release must be able to clearly prove that the news is fake later."
"Although the news is fake, it's very difficult to prove it yourself. Why don't we do it ourselves?" Lin Jingming suddenly interrupted. "As long as there are enough people helping you prove it, the public will be left with the impression that this is fake news."
"Yes, just leave a seed of doubt. Our goal is to promote the subsequent crew." Xia Zhitang thought for a moment and continued to refine the subsequent plan. "Later, we will use the good relationship between our crew to imply that our competitors at the same time are throwing dirty water."
"Xiao Gu, have someone greet your fan leaders first and control the early stages so they don't cause any more trouble." Lin Jingming suddenly interrupted, "Your fans still don't like her."
Gu Zian nodded somewhat aggrievedly. Although what Lin Jingming said was not very pleasant, it was also the truth.
He discovered with some frustration that every time at such moments, he was the one who couldn't get a word in.
"Okay, let's proceed in this direction," Cheng Shubai said. "Put together a detailed plan and send it to me for PR reference."
"Then I'll make a friendly post to clear your name." Lin Jingming looked at Xia Zhitang with a smile.
"Me too!" Gu Zian refused to be outdone. "I'll post a nine-square grid of work photos!"
"Just follow the public relations arrangements when the time comes." Xia Zhitang himself didn't really take this matter seriously.
Afterwards, many actors who had worked with her posted articles praising her, and Xia Zhitang became popular again in the circle for a while.
Everyone rushed to Xia Zhitang's Weibo, only to find no personal posts; all were just promotional posts for the production team. Then everyone started to cheer for the variety show she and Gu Zian were participating in, which fueled the already long-running variety show's popularity.
On the day of wrapping up, Cheng Shubai came to the crew.
After the filming, Cheng Shubai and Lin Jingming made an appointment to eat Japanese food together.
In the private room, Cheng Shubai, who was only eight-tenths full, put down his chopsticks and his face became serious.
"Two inexplicable trending searches, and the evidence I found all points to Tang Ning."
Lin Jingming put down his wine glass with a bad look on his face: "We can't just let it go like this."
His eyes became sharp: "My drama will forever blackmail her."
Cheng Shubai's expression wasn't too good either: "She's been keeping an eye on us for a long time, and we all fell into her trap without even realizing it."
"How did Gu Zian recruit such a scheming woman?" Lin Jingming had an expression that was hard to describe.
"Teach him a lesson, otherwise it will never end." Cheng Shubai twisted the wine glass, and the fierceness in his eyes could not be suppressed.
"Count me in." Lin Jingming and Cheng Shubai clinked their glasses, and everything was said without words.
After talking about the worst thing and having a few rounds of drinks, the depressing atmosphere finally relaxed.
"I have a competition variety show on hand." Cheng Shubai put down his glass, "I've saved a seat for the three of you."
Although Cheng Shubai did not specify which three, Lin Jingming understood that he was referring to him, Xia Zhitang and Gu Zian.
He put down his wine glass, a little confused: "It would be fine if Gu Zian went, right?"
Cheng Shubai narrowed his peach blossom eyes and said, "You are a director, so it's appropriate for you to promote your new film."
"Where is Tangtang?" Lin Jingming looked at Cheng Shubai with suspicion.
He picked up a piece of delicious salmon and ate it slowly before speaking: "The Gu family forbids actresses from appearing in the same frame with him, and no other male actor is suitable."
"So we are just there to make up the numbers?" Lin Jingming immediately reacted. No wonder Cheng Shubai was having a headache. There were only two spots, not enough for the male artists to share and it would be easy for it to be ineffective. It would be better to do a favor for the Gu family and let Xia Zhitang take the place.
"That's not what I meant. You don't want to go?" Cheng Shubai poured wine for Lin Jingming, "Then I'll let Yi Song go."
"Go, of course I can go." Lin Jingming couldn't help but sneer when he thought of Yi Song's vague gestures of goodwill towards Xia Zhitang. Instead of letting other wolves grab the meat, he might as well go there himself.
"By the way, after watching 'The Echo of the Blue Luan', I'm going to shoot a documentary."
Cheng Shubai put down his wine glass and looked at Lin Jingming seriously: "Have you got any idea about the topic?"
"We should go to Tibet." Lin Jingming recalled the excitement he felt when he and Xia Zhitang saw Saturn through the astronomical telescope that night, and his eyes softened.
"Tibet, it's really easy to find topics." Cheng Shubai was relieved that Lin Jingming finally woke up from his love-sick mind.
"On the roof of the world, more than 4,000 meters above sea level, dust is floating under the hoof prints of yaks, butter tea is rolling in the copper pot, the chanting sounds and prayer wheels are interwoven with the rings of time..." There are always stories that she and I want to tell using the language of film and television.
I want to abandon all business and interests and take her to feel the warmth of the world and the human beings.
Cheng Shubai looked at the smile on Lin Jingming's lips and felt a little touched that he had finally found what he wanted to do.
"It seems you have an idea." Cheng Shubai poured Lin Jingming a glass of wine. "Then come back and win an Emmy Award."
Talented people deserve respect. Cheng Shubai wasn't the short-sighted type like the Su family. Money had to be made, but artists couldn't be treated as consumables just for the sake of it. He believed Lin Jingming could still achieve something even if he went off to make unprofitable documentaries.
"Cheers to the future." Lin Jingming and Cheng Shubai clinked glasses.
The two people who didn't know each other's thoughts ended the dinner happily.
When the script of the variety show was sent to Lin Jingming's mobile phone, he was busy coordinating post-production.
When he finally had time to open the electronic document, he had already returned to the hotel and was drinking liver-nourishing tea from the coffee cup that Xia Zhitang had sent him.
His originally relaxed demeanor suddenly became excited. He stared at the screen over and over again, and the light yellow water in the cup accidentally spilled out.
With a sullen face, he called Cheng Shubai and asked, "Why should I be paired with Gu Zian?"
Two hours later, Gu Zian called Cheng Shubai in Xia Zhitang's room.
"I don't want to be a couple with Lin Jingming!"
"Either you don't team up with Xia Zhitang, or we'll have a big fight with all three of you." Cheng Shubai on the other end of the phone seemed much calmer after Lin Jingming's barrage. "You choose."
He paused and added, "Old Lin has already agreed. He said he's willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of art."
Xia Zhitang couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Cheng Shubai heard Xia Zhitang's voice and immediately added: "Xiao Xia, you don't have any objections, right?"
"You are my boss." Xia Zhitang tried hard to appear serious, but couldn't control the smile on his face.
"Okay, old fox and little wolfdog, right? I'm in your team!" Gu Zian gritted his teeth and hung up Cheng Shubai's phone.
When Xia Zhitang thought of the daily bickering between Gu Zian and Lin Jingming, he could no longer suppress his smile. He hugged his shoulders and lowered his head, laughing so hard that he was shaking.
When Gu Zian saw Xia Zhitang's appearance, he felt a tightness in his chest.
Looking at Gu Zian who was pacing back and forth in the room in anger, Xia Zhitang wiped the tears of laughter from the corners of his eyes and forced himself to suppress his smile.
"Don't be angry, at least we can be a couple openly."
"Sister, I only want to team up with you!" Gu Zian was furious when he thought of the CP combination of Xia Zhitang and Lin Jingming in the project proposal, which was a beautiful, strong and tragic master and apprentice. "And why do you have to team up with Lin Jingming too!"
"This will make the show more effective, and everyone knows it's fake. It's currently the safest way for us to increase exposure." Xia Zhitang comforted Gu Zian.
When Gu Zian thought about the public pressure brought about by the previous rounds of accidental exposure of his relationship with Xia Zhitang, he had to admit that this was the best way.
But he was still very unhappy and roared: "Whoever wrote this plan is really talented!"
In another city, Cheng Shubai, who was sitting in the office reviewing documents, sneezed.
"Do you have a cold?" He muttered softly, "Why do you keep sneezing?"
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