Chapter 127 The Scent of Perfume
From childhood to adulthood, everyone's evaluation of his appearance has always been the same: "good-looking" and "handsome." No one has ever said he was ugly. Xia Mian is so tired of hearing it.
But this was the first time he had ever heard praise from Zhou Pingchuan.
Zhou Pingchuan complimented him on his good looks.
Zhou Pingchuan actually complimented him on his good looks.
Xia Mian was secretly delighted, but she didn't show it on her face. While continuing to fiddle with her hair, she muttered, "Everyone knows I'm good-looking, there's no need to keep emphasizing it."
The little fox's tail was practically flying into the sky.
Zhou Pingchuan tightened his lips, said nothing, and instructed Lao Wang to drive.
Perhaps it was because she had spent so much time with Zhou Pingchuan, but Xia Mian felt especially at ease around him. After the initial excitement, drowsiness gradually crept in.
He yawned, and faintly smelled a sweet milky aroma.
Thanks to her mother, Xia Mian has a good understanding of perfumes and quickly recognized that this was a perfume with cardamom in the base notes, rather than a food or fruit scent.
Zhou Pingchuan often uses aftershave or cologne, with a rather subdued scent. Uncle Wang doesn't use perfume. He's ridden in this car many times, and there's never any fragrance or similar item in it.
The flavor must have come from someone else.
"Besides me, is anyone else riding in this car today?" Xia Mian asked.
"No."
It's actually quite normal to give a friend or colleague a ride along the way, but Zhou Pingchuan's denial is a bit suspicious.
Xia Mian didn't say anything, but opened the back window a crack. She closed her eyes, but couldn't fall asleep.
Zhou Pingchuan can't cheat on his wife, right?
Probably not. Xia Mingzhao and Zhou Ting have been on their honeymoon abroad and haven't seen each other at all.
So... Zhou Pingchuan found someone else?
Probably not. Given Zhou Pingchuan's passion for his work, he simply wouldn't have the time or inclination for such nonsense. Holding meetings and inspecting subsidiaries would be far more interesting than having an affair.
"It probably got from one of my business partners by accident, don't worry," Xia Mian comforted herself.
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While sleeping, Xia Mian didn't notice anything wrong with Zhou Pingchuan, and her last bit of doubt was finally dispelled.
The big bed at home was much more comfortable than the hotel on set. After a good night's sleep, Xia Mian got up early and set off back to the film set.
Xia Mian was reluctant to leave now that she was joining the crew, so she subtly told Zhou Pingchuan before leaving, "My crew is in Yunshan. Is there any local specialty you'd like to bring back for me next time I come back—maybe around New Year's Eve."
Zhou Pingchuan, however, seemed oblivious to his unspoken message: "No."
“…Alright then,” Xia Mian emphasized again, “See you at the New Year.”
Zhou Pingchuan: "See you at the New Year."
aestivation:"……"
Xia Mian gritted her teeth, grabbed her carry-on suitcase, and turned to leave without looking back.
When the film crew arrived, the altar and offerings were almost ready, and most of the media had arrived. They were just waiting for the auspicious time tomorrow morning to hold the opening ceremony.
Tan Jingcheng returned two hours later than Xia Mian and walked right past him as if he didn't see anyone standing next to him.
Xia Mian found it funny; a mistress should be prepared to be beaten up long ago, but Tan Jingcheng was the one who started to feel wronged.
However, after yesterday's punch, the two have completely broken off relations and no longer need to pretend to be at peace.
We're just colleagues. As long as we do our jobs well, there's no need for any other interaction. Otherwise, Xia Mian is really afraid she won't be able to resist hitting him again.
The fortune teller calculated that the auspicious time for starting filming was 8:38 a.m. Because there was a filming schedule today, the main cast and crew got up as soon as it was light. Some were doing their makeup and costumes, while others were setting up the set. It was a busy and lively day.
Xia Mian was calm during the script reading, but now she suddenly feels a sense of reality.
He has entered a new field.
The filming period for "Legend of the Dragon" was three months, and the production period was eight months. In other words, if there are no unforeseen circumstances, we can see the TV series he starred in on the platform this time next year!
I bet Ren Xiping will be glued to the TV every day, watching it over and over again.
hey-hey.
At 8:20, the event organizers covered the cameras with a red cloth, set up a pig's head and incense sticks, recounted the media present, and maintained order at the scene.
At 8:38, the auspicious time arrived, and firecrackers went off! The director and lead actors stood in the first row, the assistant director, screenwriter, and supporting actors stood in the second row, and so on. The entire cast and crew followed Gao Yifeng to first pay respects to the ancestral master, and then to the four directions of deities, praying for favorable weather and high ratings for "Legend of the Heavenly Dragon".
Xia Mian wore a dark purple costume with cloud patterns and light smoky makeup, which made her already three-dimensional features even more profound.
Because of his appearance, Tan Jingcheng mostly plays positive roles, and his makeup and styling are all the same. Jiang Chun is also an old acquaintance. When a fresh face suddenly appears, the media's eyes light up, and they point their cameras at Xia Mian and take pictures without reservation.
"Mo Yu, look at me!"
"Teacher Xia, look over here!"
Xia Mian turned to the media area as instructed, making sure every camera got a shot, and even struck a few poses that Mo Yu was known for in the original novel.
"Brother Tan is so handsome, and Chun Chun is so beautiful!"
"Summer's modern makeup is fashionable and trendy, and she looks amazing in ancient costumes too. She's so photogenic!" After the shoot, the media showered her with praise.
Jiang Chun stuck out her tongue and smiled. Tan Jingcheng then raised his index finger, making a "shh" gesture.
Xia Mian, a newcomer, was unpretentious and down-to-earth. She clasped her hands together and pleaded, "Please take more photos and say a few nice things about me!"
Xia Mian's open and generous approach to seeking attention won over the media present, who even took a separate set of photos of him.
Tan Jingcheng stood behind him, looked at him, and snorted coldly.
After the opening ceremony, Gao Yifeng distributed red envelopes to everyone present, followed by a group interview with the media.
As the male and female leads, Tan Jingcheng and Jiang Chun were undoubtedly the most watched couple. The media first asked some token questions about the drama, and then began to dig deeper into their "personal" situations.
The two are well past the age where they need to use scandals to gain attention, and the investors didn't make any demands on them, so their answers were watertight.
Disappointed, the media, not wanting to leave empty-handed, turned their attention to Xia Mian.
"Xia, the wedding hasn't even taken place yet, and the honeymoon isn't over, and you're already starting filming. Aren't you feeling wronged?"
Xia Mian knew what the other person wanted to hear, so she avoided the main point: "Weddings can be held anytime, but if you miss a good script, there's no guarantee when the next one will come. For me, seizing the opportunity is more important."
"If I remember correctly, this is your second time acting. How does it feel?"
Xia Mian said, looking aggrieved, "I knew the internet remembers everything, and it definitely won't let go of my past embarrassing moments. But I think it was a little better than last time. Why don't you guys watch it after it airs and give me your opinion?"
The reporters burst into laughter: "You're not even letting go of this small market share!"
After laughing, the reporter asked, "Teacher Tan, Teacher Jiang, Teacher Xia, this should be your first time working together. How do you feel about each other?"
Jiang Chunxian replied, "Although Brother Tan and I are not partners, we have filmed variety shows together and are old acquaintances, so our scenes together went very smoothly. Xia is also amazing, she has made tremendous progress."
Tan Jingcheng was the second to answer: "The cooperation was very pleasant."
In front of the media, Xia Mian could only smile and reply, "Yes, it was very pleasant."
"Is it really enjoyable?" At this moment, the tall reporter standing in the back row asked, "Why did I hear that you two had a conflict?"
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