mijobooks Chapter 631 The Number One Tiger Girl in the Domestic Entertainment Industry
Chapter 631 The Number One Tiger Girl in the Domestic Entertainment Industry
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"Gentlemen, please come inside."
After exchanging pleasantries, Director Chen raised his hand and placed his slightly thin but still strong hand on Gu Qing's shoulder.
He didn't look at the group of neon actors behind him, but walked past them and gestured to walk into the old house.
Director Chen could clearly sense that Gu Qing's somewhat distant attitude when greeting these Japanese people was far less sincere and warm than her genuine smile when they met.
But Director Chen just happens to appreciate that kind of spirit.
Cultured people like them, who are well-read and knowledgeable in ancient and modern times, have a certain aloofness and pride in their bones. It would be a miracle if they genuinely liked these guys.
Being perfectly polite is already the ultimate goal; going any further would be lowering one's status.
The more Director Chen thought about it, the more he felt that Gu Qing and he were of one mind.
"Lotte, do you know why I accepted their investment?"
Walking ahead, a cold wind gently caressed him. Director Chen nodded slightly with self-satisfaction, his lips moving softly.
The two seven-foot-tall men were talking in the upper atmosphere, so they naturally didn't have to worry about being overheard by the group of short, stout men behind them.
"because……"
Gu Qing was slightly surprised at first, then pondered for a moment before a set of ancient Tang-style buildings came into view. "This Tang city?"
In an instant,
Director Chen's eyebrows relaxed and his eyes narrowed into slits, revealing several deep wrinkles at the corners of his eyes.
He didn't say anything, but simply patted Gu Qing's shoulder twice with his other hand.
Director Chen knew that Gu Qing understood him.
A thousand years ago,
How much did those envoys who crossed the sea to Tang Dynasty take away from the Tang Dynasty without spending a single penny?
Buddhist scriptures, Buddhist teachings, architectural techniques, institutional systems, agricultural technology, medicine and pharmacology...
They packed up the essence of Chang'an and brought it back to that small island nation, and then built their own civilization framework on that basis.
Kyoto's layout was modeled after Chang'an, Nara's architects followed the Tang Dynasty style, and even the writing system was derived from Chinese characters.
Did the Tang Dynasty ever charge them a single coin for those things?
No.
And today,
He intends to use these people's money to rebuild a Tang Dynasty city on this land.
To know,
Xiangyang was a vital strategic location for the Tang Dynasty. The Li Tang Dynasty once established the Xingtai Shangshu Province here, and more than 4000 poems in the Complete Tang Poems mention Xiangyang.
There are at least 25 poets from Xiangyang alone, including Meng Haoran, Zhang Jianzhi, and Zhang Ji.
You're saying that Director Chen lacks ingenuity and doesn't understand history?
That is impossible.
One point is enough to prove Director Chen's "little trick".
The entire Tang City took six years to build and cost a total of 1.6 billion yuan.
Of this massive sum of 1.6 billion, what percentage is domestic?
The answer is: Not a single penny was spent.
Director Chen was only responsible for the main set construction plan and design drawings, plus providing a piece of land that was originally abandoned.
Japan, on the other hand, bore the brunt of the financial investment, pouring real money into it.
In other words:
Use your money to hire my people, build my houses, develop my land, and provide local workers with stable jobs for up to six years.
Once completed, it will also boost the cultural tourism economy of Xiangyang and the development of people's livelihoods in the surrounding areas.
That's why they say a civil engineer who can't make movies isn't a good director.
One sentence made the Japanese spend a whopping 1.6 billion yen on me!
This is Director Chen's brilliant little touch.
This elegant reciprocation from a thousand years ago often allowed Director Chen to revel in his study late at night.
Honghong keeps saying she's not romantic?
But Director Chen thought he was incredibly romantic!
The only thing that made Director Chen feel sorry for himself was that no one had ever truly understood his good intentions.
His personality is also conflicted, and he feels it's too vulgar to say things outright.
I have never had a true friend in my life.
Fortunately,
Gu Qing, who is an expert in "blowing away old men", has appeared.
Director Chen felt that after living most of his life, someone finally understood him.
I am very pleased!
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Not far behind, several Japanese people followed obediently, keeping a distance that was neither too close nor too far.
"Are Chinese directors and actors all so approachable?"
"This artist named Gu Qing is really lucky."
Ran Gu Jiangtai followed behind, looking at the two tall figures in front of him. His eyes were filled with envy that was almost overflowing. He wished he could replace them.
In their country, such a thing would be absolutely impossible.
There is a clear and insurmountable divide between directors and actors in Japan.
The director is the absolute authority on set; he is a god, a monarch.
Let alone walking arm in arm and whispering together, even if you bump into each other by chance outside of the film set...
The actors also had to respectfully step aside, bow, and wait until the director was far away before they dared to straighten up.
Shota Ranya debuted as a child star.
Having worked my way up from childhood to adulthood in countless film crews, I have never seen an actor dare to speak to a director like that, let alone have a director put his arm around their shoulder while walking.
Shota Ranya really wanted to experience what it felt like to have an internationally renowned director put his arm around his shoulder.
"Shota, don't even think about it. I'm worried he'll hurt his back if Supervisor Chen puts his arm around you."
A Japanese actor named Hiroshi Abe, standing next to him, scoffed in a low voice without any politeness: "Besides, are you sure you can carry Director Chen on your back?"
Rangu Jiangtai: "..."
That's just how harsh the Japanese are...
It's like you think Supervisor Chen's arm around your waist will prevent you from hurting it!
of course,
He only dared to complain in his heart.
After all, he's the youngest.
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Inside, a warm feeling filled the room.
"Brother, Director Chen."
Upon seeing strangers following her in, Jing Tian consciously addressed them by their titles, swallowing the word "expert" from her heart.
"An actor from Japan."
Gu Qing walked over and took out a hot water bottle from her hood. "It's still warm. It seems to keep you warm very well."
Jing Tian snorted softly and secretly raised her fist to punch the belly of his down jacket.
Tong Liya stood to the side, taking in the whole scene. She slightly curled the corners of her mouth but said nothing.
Her gaze passed over Gu Qing and landed on the Japanese actors who were filing in behind her, giving them a once-over.
This group of people... looked really ordinary, and they didn't even seem as tall as her.
When Tong Liya was standing with Gu Qing outside the door, she glanced at him from afar and almost thought that Gu Qing had brought back a group of junior high school students.
Hello.
Jing Tian and Tong Liya, with the politeness and courtesy expected of meeting future colleagues, simply nodded and greeted the Japanese people before paying them no further attention.
They sat on either side of Gu Qing, smiling and chatting softly, "What are we having for lunch?"
Their intimate gestures, oblivious to everyone else,
This made Ran Gu Jiangtai and others unable to help but glance at him frequently.
First, there are pretty girls; which normal man could resist taking a second look?
The looks and charisma of these two Chinese actresses would make them national goddesses in Japan.
Secondly,
I couldn't help but feel a pang of regret; these two women were too tall, which ruined the aesthetic appeal.
Because Japanese men are generally shorter, they have developed a unique, almost obsessive standard for female beauty – fair-skinned, youthful, and thin.
This aesthetic system gave rise to the widespread popularity of "kawaii" culture.
The shorter you are, the cuter you are; the rounder your face, the more pleasing you are; even bowlegs and crooked teeth are considered signs of "natural beauty".
On the contrary, being too big for one's head will lead to being looked at differently and suppressed.
Completely different from the image in the movie.
Where are these two Chinese actresses in front of us?
Tall and slender, one exuding a cool and sophisticated aura, the other bright and dignified.
She exudes confidence and composure just by standing there, showing no trace of weakness or vulnerability that suggests she needs protection.
Women of this type are labeled as "too oppressive" in the Japanese aesthetic system, and may even be ruthlessly suppressed and belittled by public opinion.
It's almost 10 o'clock.
People started coming in one after another. The core actors of "The Legend of the Demon Cat" arrived one after another.
They are: Qin Hao, Zhang Yuqi, Liu Haoran, and Ou Hao.
“Gu…Gu…”
When Ou Hao saw Gu Qing, he was speechless and didn't know how to address her.
Calling him "younger brother" seems too obsequious.
Should I call him "Teacher Gu"?
He couldn't bring himself to do it.
The two actors had previously starred in the same movie, "The Left Ear," and their roles were roughly equal. Strictly speaking, they were on the same starting line in terms of their status in the film industry.
Why should he have to call someone "teacher" after just two years?
Ou Hao felt a surge of indescribable bitterness in his heart.
He endured a lot of hardship and tears, finally managing to land a minor role in a famous director's film.
Looking up,
Gu Qing had already reached the finish line, lying on the male lead's throne, chatting and laughing with Director Chen.
It's only been two years since we last met, how come the gap between us is so big?
"Brother Ou Hao, it's been a long time."
A hand was stretched out in front of him.
Ou Hao suddenly came to his senses and saw that Gu Qing had actually reached out her hand with a gentle smile on her face.
"Gu Qing, it's been a long time."
Ou Hao forced a smile, but when he shook hands with her, he was actually a little apprehensive.
do not know why,
The more casual, friendly, and unpretentious Gu Qing appeared, the more uncomfortable Ou Hao felt.
He even wished that Gu Qing would treat him with a cold attitude, a contemptuous look, and a superior demeanor.
In that case, he could at least comfortably curse in his heart, "A petty person who has gained power."
But Gu Qing was the only one who didn't.
His smile was so genuine, his tone so natural, just like when we met two years ago.
What does a truly happy and self-consistent person look like?
Emotionally stable, optimistic, and sincere, she exudes a peaceful and gentle aura, like a light that is not dazzling but bright enough, making people want to get closer.
Ou Hao felt that Gu Qing was the perfect embodiment of this state.
But such a person,
It can also trigger jealousy and inferiority complex in some people.
Because his very existence is like a mirror, reflecting your own anxiety, unease, struggle, and embarrassment.
The more nonchalant he seems, the more embarrassed you feel.
If Gu Qing had been driving a Land Rover, Ou Hao would have accepted it.
But damn it, they're riding a rocket, heading straight for the moon, leaving you no trace of their exhaust fumes. How can anyone stay calm about that?
What made Ou Hao feel even worse was that the four of them had walked all the way from the parking lot earlier.
Qin Hao remained silent with his head down, Zhang Yuqi kept scrolling through her phone, and Liu Haoran hunched over, focusing only on walking.
An awkward silence filled the four of them, a silence so thick that not a single word could be uttered.
Whether they were not good at speaking or were not familiar with each other, they simply had nothing to say to each other, and it was so quiet that you could hear the birds chirping by the roadside.
But as soon as you enter this room,
The moment these people, who had been so quiet just moments before, saw Gu Qing, they all seemed to transform into enthusiastic social butterflies.
Needless to say, Liu Haoran is a simpleton, always grinning with his big white teeth.
Ou Hao wouldn't say anything.
But how did Qin Hao, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, become like this?
"Brother Gu Qing, I've long admired your name."
Qin Hao smiled and stepped forward to greet him, "Do any of your staff members have your autographed photos? Could you give me a couple later?"
Gu Qing was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, Teacher Qin Hao, I'll have my assistant send it to you in a bit."
He truly didn't expect Qin Hao to take the initiative to ask him for an autograph.
Qin Hao has an excellent reputation in the industry. He has solid acting skills and is low-key. Many famous directors favor him and are willing to give him supporting roles with good screen time.
In his previous life, when he watched "The Legend of the Demon Cat," he didn't even notice that Qin Hao played the important third male lead, "Chen Yunqiao."
He portrayed the character of the eccentric, capricious, arrogant, and occasionally lewd second-generation official with remarkable depth and realism.
Gu Qing's most familiar role to Qin Hao was Zhang Dongsheng from the TV series "The Hidden Corner" in her previous life. "I'll take you hiking."
Do I still have a chance?
These two lines became incredibly popular on the internet back then, becoming a famous scene that was used as a meme across the entire internet.
"Thank you, thank you so much."
Qin Hao breathed a sigh of relief after completing the task assigned by his wife, and thanked Gu Qing repeatedly.
"You're welcome, Teacher Qin Hao."
Thinking of the dramas she used to watch, Gu Qing said sincerely, "Could you give me an autographed photo too?"
But after hearing his words,
"What...are you doing? Are you going to step on it for fun?"
Qin Hao stretched his neck forward, somewhat like a turtle, and stared at Gu Qing with astonishment and confusion.
After so many years in the entertainment industry, this was the first time someone had asked him for an autograph.
The humorous talent of people from the Northeast is on full display.
Those around them couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Brother, can't I keep this as a collectible? I think your autographed photos will definitely be valuable in the future."
Gu Qing was both amused and exasperated, feeling utterly helpless.
"Haha, alright, then I'll take your good wishes and let me witness the power of the koi fish."
Qin Hao laughed, "If I never become famous in the future, you can put my autographed photo on your bedside table. Maybe it can ward off evil spirits."
The crowd burst into laughter again.
"Little brother~"
A husky female voice, tinged with a deliberately seductive tone, interrupted from the side, "I also want your autograph, could you give me one?"
Zhang Yuqi bypassed Qin Hao and went straight to Gu Qing's side, her smile bright and confident, her long, narrow eyes unabashedly fixed on Gu Qing.
From the moment she stepped into the room, her eyes never left Gu Qing.
Zhang Yuqi's appearance is unique in the entertainment industry, known for its sharpness and aggressiveness.
With strong bone structure, a high nose bridge, full lips, fair and plump skin, and shapely, long legs and a curvaceous figure, she perfectly embodies the words "mature and beautiful".
To match the plump beauty of Tang Dynasty women, she also underwent muscle building and body shaping, with most of the fat obediently flowing to where it was meant to go.
Even wearing a close-fitting white fleece sweater, it couldn't conceal its magnificent and imposing size.
As she approached Gu Qing, a strong, aggressive perfume scent wafted over.
Jing Tian's lips curled down, and Tong Liya's eyebrows furrowed slightly. The two of them turned their heads almost simultaneously, and a hint of disdain flashed in their eyes.
It's fine if it's a croaking voice, but why do you have to strain it? Isn't that disgusting?
Girls generally possess an innate superpower to identify manipulative women.
They only needed to glance at Zhang Yuqi's radiant smile and undisguised fervor in her eyes to instantly understand what she was up to.
There's not even a need to guess.
Zhang Yuqi has a very good reputation in the industry.
Since her divorce from her ex-husband, she has been photographed by paparazzi every few days appearing with different young men.
Every time her relationship is exposed, it tops the trending search list.
Her taste in men is also extremely fixed: young, good-looking, handsome, the fresher the better, the younger the better.
Netizens have given her the nickname "the heartthrob harvester".
Now, this "harvester" has its sights firmly set on Gu Qing.
Who wouldn't want to rush around learning a foreign language with the hottest celebrity?
"Sure, Sister Yuqi."
Gu Qing smiled and nodded, but casually slipped her hand into the hot water bottle. "I'll have my assistant bring it to you when I get back."
Zhang Yuqi had just raised her hand halfway when she saw Gu Qing casually put her hands in her pockets.
Her raised hand froze slightly in mid-air, then quickly returned to its natural position. She casually brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, her smile unchanged: "Then thank you, little brother."
Zhang Yuqi smiled on the surface, but she was puzzled in her heart: Why does this top celebrity Gu seem a little wary of her?
Zhang Yuqi was puzzled.
I'm so beautiful, my face is universally acknowledged, my figure is universally acknowledged, and countless men are crying and calling me "Mommy" online.
A normal man
Upon seeing her, one might not pounce on her like a wolf or a tiger, but at the very least, one would be unable to resist glancing at her a few more times.
Why is Gu Qing acting like he has night blindness, so cold and indifferent?
This is very unusual.
Unless it's a cover!
Zhang Yuqi glanced at Jing Tian, who was smiling and holding Gu Qing's arm, as well as Tong Liya standing to the side.
No matter how you look at it, Gu Qing doesn't seem like someone who dislikes women.
"What the hell? Does he think I'm ugly?"
"Those two skinny sticks, they don't have the femininity of an old woman like me!"
Zhang Yuqi felt a surge of anger and displeasure.
She's a typical tough girl with a fiery temper. When she was dating Barbie Hsu's husband and they were breaking up, they slapped each other at her birthday party.
His two subsequent marriages were also messy and ended in divorce.
There was a marriage.
Zhang Yuqi once beat her husband so badly that he called the police, threatening to kill her with a knife. The two of them made the entertainment news that year because of this.
In the truest sense: 'My Sassy Girlfriend'.
The gentle Ms. Yuan in "CJ7" is her most contrasting role.
"No, I need to stay away from her when filming from now on. I don't want to get accidentally hurt..."
Gu Qing wasn't afraid of being attacked, but rather of being affected by Zhang Yuqi's subsequent outrageous remarks.
This thing,
But even he dared not touch it.
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"Little brother, Sister Yaya, let's go, Director Chen wants us to take pictures."
Before Zhang Yuqi could continue speaking, Da Tiantian had already exerted force with her wrist and grabbed Gu Qing's arm with surprisingly strong strength.
at the same time,
She stretched out her other fair hand and firmly took Tong Liya's hand, then used her strength to pull the two of them around Zhang Yuqi and towards the door.
This action was made without any attempt to hide it; it was clearly telling Zhang Yuqi: Stay away!
Da Tian Tian's face was cold, her lips were slightly pursed, and her jawline was taut.
She usually gives people the impression of being sweet and well-behaved, but at this moment her delicate face was filled with gloom.
I'm standing right here, and you're flirting with my idol right in front of me? What do you mean by that?
She didn't even give Zhang Yuqi a second glance, and simply walked straight past her.
"Sweetie, don't rush off, leave the hot water bottle behind first."
Tong Liya smiled gently, clearly in a good mood.
She could see clearly from the side that Gu Qing's attitude towards Zhang Yuqi was very polite, maintaining a just-right distance throughout.
This discovery put Tong Liya in a great mood; her own brother was just different, and the smile on her face never faded.
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"Is this to guard against me? Or... to provoke me?"
Zhang Yuqi was left standing there, watching Jing Tian and Tong Liya's departing figures. She twitched her lips slightly and gave a disdainful snort.
This little girl is pretty arrogant.
If you set up an octagonal cage
I could take on both of you by myself, and you still dare to talk back to me?
"Qin Hao, where are you going?!"
The arrogant voice suddenly rang out, startling Qin Hao, who was quietly walking quietly and trying to minimize his presence.
"Huh? I...I'm going to take pictures."
Qin Hao pointed outside.
"You didn't even wait for me while you were taking pictures! Don't you know we're a couple in the movie?!"
"I……"
"What do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean'? A grown man who's not gentlemanly at all, what woman would want you?!"
Zhang Yuqi snorted coldly and stormed off.
"Do I need you to even look at me, you deadbeat?"
Watching her departing figure, Qin Hao finally dared to mutter resentfully, "My wife is still the gentlest..."
Who would dare mess with a woman who beats her husband so badly he has to call the police?
But when I think about the next few months,
Qin Hao's face fell when he realized he had to partner with Zhang Yuqi.
I really want to take her hiking to get some peace and quiet...
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In the distance, the sun was shining brightly on the square, and a group of people had already gathered there to take a group photo for the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony was much simpler than expected, even casual.
There was no extravagant incense table, no complicated worship procedures; everyone, including the crew members, simply lined up in three rows and took a picture.
After the opening ceremony, the day's schedule moved on to a dinner party.
We ate lunch from noon until after 3 p.m., and the conversation ranged from movies to food, and from food to history.
To avoid being pressured to drink by Director Chen,
Gu Qing also took the initiative to bring up the topic and talked to him about dubbing a segment of "Farewell My Concubine" on the show "The Voice".
Upon learning that Gu Qing had chosen the opening scene of Cheng Dieyi learning opera, Director Chen slammed his fist on the table and downed several drinks, asking, "When will the show air?"
"It should be soon, it should air this Friday at 8 pm."
Gu Qing replied.
"Master, I'll come find you on Friday night, and we can watch the show together."
Da Tian Tian's crystal-clear earlobes twitched slightly as she happily leaned closer, her almond-shaped eyes shining brightly, "I like voice acting too."
"……it is good."
Gu Qing received the signal.
Friday?
Tong Liya, who was standing to the side, put down her chopsticks and said with curiosity, "Little brother, I haven't seen you do voice acting yet. I'll go and check it out when the time comes."
"Uh... okay."
Gu Qing glanced at her hesitantly, while Da Tian Tian looked up, choked with emotion.
Before we knew it, dusk had fallen.
Most of the crew returned to the hotel to rest, preparing for the official start of filming tomorrow.
Director Chen couldn't hold his liquor and got himself drunk.
Gu came out of the bathroom after taking a shower, her hair still half-wet and hanging over her forehead, with a few stray strands sticking to her temples. She was about to dry her hair and go to sleep.
Not surprisingly,
There was a knock on the door.
The very light "da da da" sound was short and hesitant.
Gu Qing draped the towel around her neck, walked to the door, and peeked out through the peephole.
in the corridor,
Jing Tian was wrapped up tightly, with her hat pulled down on her head and the zipper pulled up to her chin, leaving only her bright almond-shaped eyes showing.
She was tiptoeing toward the cat's eye; its round, bright eyes were very striking.
Gu Qingmen was only halfway open.
"Master~~"
Da Tiantian slid in like a fish, and immediately turned around and hugged Gu Qing.
Jing Tian looked up at him, her mask removed, revealing her pretty face, slightly flushed from the warmth of the corridor's heating.
"Why are you here so late at night instead of sleeping?"
Gu Qingming asked the question knowing the answer already.
"What else can I do but come to you to practice voice acting?"
Jing Tian mumbled between her luscious lips and kissed him forcefully, her jade-like hand falling down, her words muffled, "Sister Ya Ya is really something, she had to ruin our Friday alone time, forcing me to come tonight."
"If Sister Yaya isn't coming on Friday, you have to come tonight."
Gu Qing turned her head with a smile, her well-defined knuckles gently stroking Da Tiantian's smooth, black hair, her fingertips playing with her earlobe.
"Hmph, I'm here, is that not allowed?!"
Da Tiantian blushed, bit her lower lip, a tingling sensation spreading through her, her fair and delicate knees went weak, she raised her cold and beautiful face, and glared at Gu Qing with feigned fierceness.
"Don't bother me, I need to practice!"
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...(End of this chapter)