dhibooks Chapter 633 The Degenerate Ya Ya? The Suffering of Liu Tianxian
Chapter 633 The Degenerate Ya Ya? The Suffering of Liu Tianxian
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"Director Chen, there's a problem with the lighting and art department. We need you to come over."
The crew was very busy, and before Director Chen could even ask to stay a little longer, his assistant came over apologetically to inform him.
"Lotte, we won't disturb you while you're getting ready."
Director Chen was slightly displeased, but there was nothing he could do.
In domestic film production, the director is the real head; he has to make the final decision on any problems that arise in any department.
It's a bittersweet experience.
"Kaige, I'm not busy."
As a businessman, Cao Huayi was unwilling to leave Gu Qing, whom he saw as a money tree. He was eager to stay a little longer and get a golden seed.
"Hey, Brother Huayi, let me take you somewhere else for a bit, so don't disturb our Lotte's rest."
Director Chen, seemingly oblivious to his emotions, smiled and led him out the door.
Cao Huayi was speechless and could only accept it helplessly.
After everyone has left and the place has become quiet.
The heater in the dressing room hummed, keeping out the chill of late autumn.
“Cao Huayi…”
Gu Qing frowned slightly, softly uttering the name, which sounded familiar.
The names in my mind went through my mind until...
"Huayi? Huayi?"
"It seems that this Mr. Cao has a good relationship with the two Wang brothers from Huayi, right?"
Gu Qing was amused by the pun, suppressed her smile, and turned to go to the dressing room to change into a new long gown.
These days, Huayi is having a tough time.
In its previous life, "Youth" was seen as a lifeline, but it has now become a box office flop, failing to even recoup its initial investment.
In addition,
As if things weren't bad enough, their foray into real estate had left them in a mess, and the company's cash flow had dried up.
Recent news,
To prevent the company from going bankrupt, the two brothers have started selling off their possessions and antiques to raise cash.
Huayi, which had dominated the mainland market for over a decade, was on the verge of collapse under the impact of major internet companies.
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After changing her clothes, Gu Qing sat back down at her vanity and continued the tedious and lengthy process of setting her makeup.
Da Tiantian was still fast asleep, mumbling incoherently, seemingly lost in some sweet dream.
Time passed by, and before we knew it, the light outside the window had changed from the coolness of the morning to the brightness of midday.
until,
A graceful figure walked in.
She wore a glittering golden Hu Xuan dance costume, adorned with exquisite gold ornaments, and delicate gold chain tassels hanging down her forehead, making a pleasant and melodious sound as she moved.
Her entire being was radiant and dazzling from head to toe, like a flying apsara dancing from a Dunhuang mural.
Tong Liya's features already possess a deep, exotic charm, which, when accentuated by the gold jewelry, makes her even more radiant.
But at this moment, a hint of worry appeared on her beautiful face.
"Little brother, have you seen Sweetie... hmm?"
Tong Liya was speaking when she opened her beautiful eyes slightly, walked around the dressing table, and saw Jing Tian, who was holding hands and flirting with Gu Qing after waking up.
Eyes facing each other.
The air seemed to freeze.
Da Tiantian: "..."
She had just woken up, and her makeup was only half done. One side of her face was exquisite and beautiful, while the other side was plain and fair. Coupled with her guilty expression, it was quite amusing.
"Sister Ya Ya, you...you have to let me explain!"
Da Tian Tian swallowed hard, frantically trying to explain.
What are you trying to explain?
Tong Liya felt her fists harden.
She and Zhang Yuqi stayed in the room, and for the entire morning, it was suffocatingly quiet; neither of them spoke much.
That shrew had a sour face, and Tong Liya was terrified.
Yesterday,
Da Tiantian made a pact with her to form a sisterhood alliance. If Zhang Yuqi dared to make a move, the other person would quickly run to call for help.
But as a result,
After waiting all morning, Tong Liya didn't even catch a glimpse of Jing Tian.
She was also worried that Jing Tian might be buried by Zhang Yuqi halfway there.
to this end,
After finishing her makeup, she immediately went to find Gu Qing to ask about Da Tiantian's whereabouts.
But Tong Liya never expected that...
What they stumbled upon was Jing Tian, all smiles, sitting in the dressing room, trying to hold hands with Gu Qing and act coquettishly.
"Sister Ya Ya, things aren't what you think."
"Not like that?"
Tong Liya walked over, grabbed Da Tiantian's high bun with her bare hands, and angrily shook it vigorously.
"Oh dear~ Sister Ya Ya, stop shaking me, I was wrong!"
Da Tiantian was so dizzy from being shaken that she stretched out her delicate hand towards Gu Qing, desperately pleading for help, "Great God, save me, save me!"
Gu Qing spread her hands, indicating that she could not help and would never get involved in the battles between women, even if it was just for fun.
While shaking Da Tian Tian, Tong Liya kept an eye on Gu Qing's reaction out of the corner of her eye.
Seeing that he did not offer any words of advice, she slightly raised the corners of her eyes, which were adorned with alluring gold powder, and softened the movements of her hands.
She didn't really want to do anything to Da Tiantian, it's just... she had to vent her anger.
Since the divorce
She became sensitive and vulnerable, and felt lost about everything she faced.
The entire crew,
The only person Tong Liya felt close to, familiar with, and could trust was Gu Qing.
"Phew, I'm exhausted."
Tong Liya let go of her hand, her breathing slightly disordered, her pretty face flushed.
This dance costume is really heavy, weighing at least ten pounds.
Just getting dressed properly takes a lot of effort, not to mention having to make large movements.
"Little brother, how are you? Are you tired after sitting all morning?"
Tong Liya breathed softly as she came up behind Gu Qing, her slender white wrist adorned with a gold bracelet and armlet, which rested on his shoulder.
With her slender, white fingertips, she gently massaged his shoulders with tender care.
She looked at Gu Qing in the mirror, her bright eyes crinkling with delight.
As expected of my younger brother, he's really good-looking.
"Sister Yaya, I'm fine."
Gu Qing squinted and lowered her head, feeling a gentle massage on her shoulders, which was indeed very comfortable.
"I'm not good..."
On the other side, Da Tian Tian covered her face, still not fully recovered from her dizzy state.
"Who told you to be..."
Just as Tong Liya was about to turn her head away, her peripheral vision fell on the area behind Gu Qing's bent neck, near his fair shoulder.
There,
The faint red mark that appeared unintentionally, like a light tooth mark or an ambiguous kiss mark, stood out conspicuously against the fair skin.
"Whoosh~~"
The surging waves stirred up a storm in Tong Liya's heart.
Her hand stopped moving.
Who left this?
Tong Liya's beautiful eyes were filled with surprise and doubt.
"Sweetie? It can't be Zhang Yuqi, can it?!"
From yesterday's intimate gestures to this morning's appearance in Gu Qing's dressing room... the answer seems obvious.
"My younger brother... got taken advantage of?"
Tong Liya found it hard to accept this fact.
What has always been Gu Qing's image in her mind?
Clean, innocent, and in need of care.
Just like the "Yuanzi-ge who just learned how to serve rice" in the eyes of his fans, he was a blank slate, naive and inexperienced.
As his older sister, it was only natural for her to protect and take care of him.
But now—
Jing Tian is only five years younger than her; in Tong Liya's eyes, they are the same age.
How did she manage to win over her younger brother so easily?
How can I describe this feeling?
It's like discovering that your best friend is dating your own younger brother behind your back, and you even caught them red-handed at the scene of the crime.
The explosive, terrible, and complicated feelings were simply indescribable.
Tong Liya truly treats Gu Qing like her own younger brother!
The source of this feeling even stems from her younger brother who died young many years ago, leaving an unhealed scar deep in Tong Liya's heart.
She still remembers the scene when she first met Gu Qing two years ago.
At that time, Gu Qing had just entered the industry. He was handsome, fair-skinned, and had a youthful vibe, earning him the title of "Nation's Little Brother".
Gu Qing called her "Sister Ya Ya" in a clear, bright voice, full of youthful vigor.
that moment,
Tong Liya was thinking that if her younger brother grew up, he would probably be like this too.
Since then,
She treated Gu Qing like her own younger brother.
What Tong Liya didn't expect was that...
It seems that Gu Qing has... most likely... possibly already been 'poisoned' by Da Tian Tian.
Tong Liya felt suffocated and a little empty inside.
Being a fan of older sisters for a long time,
Even she herself didn't realize that she was showing signs of developing into a deep fan base.
When did you notice the change?
Was it the most painful night when I was cheated on?
still…
When she looked down and saw that reddish tooth mark and hickey...?
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"Sister Ya Ya, it's noon, are you hungry?"
Gu Qing glanced at the time.
"Sister Ya Ya?"
There was no sound behind her. Gu Qing looked at the mirror in confusion and gently patted her slender, pale fingertips on her shoulder, which felt slightly cool.
"Brother, I...I'll go back and take off my clothes and jewelry first, they're too heavy. I'll come back to you after I'm done."
Tong Liya recoiled as if electrocuted, and turned her head away unnaturally.
"Sister Ya Ya, why didn't you change when you came?"
Da Tiantian muttered, not understanding.
I'm worried about your safety!
Tong Liya's eyebrows were slightly raised.
Hehe, I love you, I love you.
Da Tian Tian beamed, winked playfully and made a heart shape with her hands, jokingly saying, "I thought you wanted the great god to praise you, Sister Ya Ya."
Tong Liya rolled her eyes at her, said nothing, and turned to walk out of the house, her steps slightly unsteady as she left.
Watching Tong Liya's departing figure, Jing Tian's bright almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly, her eyelids lowered, and she murmured softly:
Am I... overthinking things?
After a while,
"Sister Tian, can you go out for lunch? I see you've only finished half of your makeup."
Gu Qing came out after changing her clothes in the dressing room.
"Master, will you eat with me in the dressing room?"
Da Tiantian raised her pretty face, concealing the doubts in her heart, pouted her red lips, and smiled sweetly as she acted coquettishly.
When Tong Liya, dressed in a black down jacket, returned to the room, Da Tiantian was also pitifully acting cute towards her.
"Okay, my brother and I will go see what the crew made today, and we'll bring it over to eat with you."
Tong Liya smiled.
"Sister Yaya, you and the master can just sit here and have the assistant bring back a copy for everyone."
Jing Tian said, "It's too boring for me to be alone in the room."
"Sweetie, you're so clingy to my little brother! You can't bear to let him leave even for a short while?"
Tong Liya's smile remained unchanged, and her beautiful eyes were still gentle. However, the discomfort in her heart grew stronger, and she even emphasized the word "my home" slightly.
When she met Gu Qing, Jing Tian didn't seem to be involved yet, right?
The sister ship that formed an alliance yesterday seems to be capsizing today.
Whether it was the three months of care and companionship I received while filming "Detective Chinatown" in Mango Valley two years ago,
Or after returning to China,
Tong Liya is very supportive of Gu Qing's various career developments, from endorsements, new dramas, movies, and variety shows. She also occasionally shares interesting video clips featuring Gu Qing.
without exception,
They would all forward, like, and promote the content on their own accounts, just like a concerned fan site manager.
Especially after the divorce,
This has almost become her only source of joy.
Those lovely 'Gu family members' would also come to her comments section every few days:
"Thank you, sister. When will 'Detective Chinatown 2' start filming?" "Sister YaYa, are you cheering on your little brother again?"
"Sister Ya Ya, cheer up and get out of this gloom soon."
They all encouraged her, comforted her, and some even went so far as to send her private messages to curse the scumbag.
Tong Liya was also deeply moved.
What a wonderful younger brother, what wonderful fans...
"How could this be..."
Her gaze fell on Jing Tian holding Gu Qing's hand.
Tong Liya took a deep breath, suppressing the indescribable emotions, and smiled gently: "Little brother, let's go out to get food first. I still want to talk to you about the sequel to Detective Chinatown."
After all,
She put her hands into the pockets of her down jacket.
My pockets were empty, and my palms touched the cold fabric, the chill spreading from my fingertips.
"Detective Chinatown? I'm coming right away."
Gu Qing smiled and withdrew her hand, gently flicking Da Tiantian's towering hair bun. "Put on your makeup properly, and I'll help you get some extra meat."
"Okay... Master, come back soon." Da Tiantian muttered reluctantly.
"Let's go, little brother."
Tong Liya tossed her hair back, turned around, and the smile on her pretty face faded.
She walked ahead, her steps crisp and clear, carrying the elegance and composure unique to dancers.
Gu Qing was unaware that a "battle of the Zhen Huan" had just taken place in the air.
His impression was still from just a moment ago, of Tong Liya and Jing Tian, who were as close as sisters, hugging and cuddling.
After going out the door,
Stepping out of the warm dressing room, the chilly early winter wind blew in, which invigorated Gu Qing.
"The air is so fresh."
He gazed at the distant pavilions and took a deep breath of the crisp air.
"Little brother, it's a bit stuffy inside. Let's go outside for a walk and get some fresh air."
Tong Liya stopped and turned around, extending her slender left wrist to naturally wrap her arm around Gu Qing's shoulder and elbow, making a half-circle, before putting her delicate hand back into her warm pocket.
The two walked side by side in front, followed by their respective assistants.
The stone-paved roads of Tang City are flat and wide, with Tang-style buildings on both sides, featuring upturned eaves and vermilion doors and windows.
Staff members moved around, carrying props and adjusting lights. When they saw the two people walk by, they greeted them warmly.
"Sister Ya Ya, something happened to the sequel to Detective Chinatown 2? Si... what happened?"
Gu Qing nodded in response, almost blurting out "Brother Sicheng," but quickly realized her mistake and forced herself to change the subject.
He secretly glanced at Tong Liya, and seeing that she looked normal, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's not a big deal. I'm worried about whether it's dangerous to film in the United States."
Tong Liya said worriedly, "I saw on the news that shootings happen frequently in their area."
"Well... we should hire more bodyguards then. If we're filming night scenes, we definitely need to be careful."
Gu Qing thought about it and realized it was true; he really couldn't refute that statement.
"That's right."
Tong Liya hugged him tighter and earnestly reminded him again and again, "When the time comes, don't go out and mess around with certain people at night. It doesn't matter if he dies at his age, but you can't get into trouble."
"Just stay in the hotel, play some games, isn't that great?"
"..."
Gu Qing opened his mouth, speechless.
Why did he feel that Sister Ya Ya was hoping that Brother Si Cheng would get shot?
"Sister Ya Ya, I know what I'm doing. I'm not a child. Why would I go to those places out of curiosity?"
He replied awkwardly.
"You're not a child."
Tong Liya smiled and nodded to a passing staff member who greeted her, then casually joked,
"Sweetie looks like a child, even though she's so much older than you, she clings to you and doesn't want to let go. You two are so close?"
"what?"
Gu Qing was stunned for a moment, not understanding how the topic suddenly jumped from "Chen Sicheng who got shot" to "the childish Da Tian Tian".
"Sister Yaya, Sister Tiantian and I are good friends mainly because we filmed a movie together before."
Gu Qing replied truthfully.
"Oh, I see. No wonder."
Tong Liya smiled and didn't say much, only praising, "Sweetie is still very cute."
She's not a young girl; she wouldn't get jealous, compare herself to others, or press for answers. She certainly wouldn't bring up something awkward like, "Don't we get along well?"
Tong Liya simply changed the subject naturally: "Little brother, when the show airs on Friday night, why don't you and Tiantian come to my room to watch it? I'll prepare lots of delicious food, and we can watch the show together."
"Okay, I'll come over then."
Gu Qing readily agreed.
He was being chased wherever he went, and he didn't care whose room he was looking in.
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Two o'clock in the afternoon.
Gu Qing finished all her makeup and styling, changed into a white robe, put on a wig, and came to Director Chen.
"Director Chen, the makeup and costume are done. When do we start filming?"
Unexpectedly, Director Chen waved his hand...
"Rakuten, let's not film yet. You and Kukai go and explore the entire Tang City. We'll talk about it after you've gotten used to it."
Gu Qing was taken aback for a moment, but she could understand Director Chen's arrangement. Familiarizing herself with the scenery before filming was a reasonable thing to do.
that's it,
Gu Qing and Ran Gu Jiangtai, who was bald, along with a translator and a tour guide, began to tour the Tang Dynasty City.
From afternoon to evening,
Gu Qing and Ran Gujiang explored all the main areas of Tang City.
East Market, West Market, Zhuque Street, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Qujiang Pool...
The Tang Dynasty world described in ancient books from a thousand years ago is now vividly presented before our eyes.
I thought one day would be enough.
But for the next three days,
Director Chen seemed to have forgotten about Gu Qing and the others, letting the two wander around Tang City all day without mentioning filming.
The most miserable are the extras.
They pushed their carts and set up their stalls every day, braving the cold wind, truly becoming vendors in Tang City.
Moreover, Director Chen issued a strict order:
All the extras playing ordinary merchants addressed Gu Qing and Ran Gu Jiangtai as "Young Master" and "Master," respectively.
Those who played soldiers and ladies in brothels on pleasure boats were addressed as "Mr. Letian" and "Master".
Extras are strictly prohibited from asking for photos; violators will be immediately dismissed.
This applies to all the staff members on the set as well; anyone who dares to secretly take a photo and post it on social media will not be required to come in the next day.
It stands to reason,
In such harsh conditions, the extras should have gone on strike long ago.
Unfortunately, Director Chen gave too much.
Food and lodging are provided, along with a transportation allowance.
The contract is signed clearly in black and white, and wages will never be delayed.
Therefore, the extras had no choice but to obey and do their best to create a magnificent scene of the Tang Dynasty.
The other actors in the crew also found it difficult to relax.
Etiquette training is conducted almost from beginning to end.
There is a proper way to stand, a proper way to sit, and a proper way to walk.
Even seemingly simple actions like drinking tea, bowing, and making a fist require hundreds of repetitions until they become muscle memory.
Tong Liya and Zhang Yuqi fared even worse.
They needed to perform dances in the film, so they had to spend most of their day practicing folk dances.
The spinning movements in the Hu Xuan dance alone require repeated practice. You have to spin until you feel dizzy and unsteady before you're considered to have passed the test.
Although Tong Liya has studied dance, the dance postures of the Tang Dynasty and modern dance are completely different.
Every night when she returned to her room, her knees were bruised and her legs were covered in plasters.
After Gu Qing found out, he even had his assistant send over a bottle of the martial arts instructor's family heirloom safflower oil.
Da Tian Tian's task seems easy; it can be summed up in one word: walk.
But it's incredibly difficult to shed that sense of dignity, poise, and elegance.
She walks around every day, easily taking at least 30,000 to 40,000 steps.
Da Tiantian originally thought that after joining the crew, she would be able to spend every day with Gu Qing.
But since the makeup was done, the two of them haven't seen each other much.
We can only meet at most when we go back to rest at night.
But Da Tian Tian was exhausted every day. After taking a shower, she would fall asleep immediately and didn't even have the energy to raid at night.
And so, the days passed one by one.
Until Friday.
The show "The Sound" will air tonight.
Gu Qing, Tong Liya, and Da Tiantian finally had a real chance to meet after work.
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Just before the program aired...
Meanwhile, in the capital.
Inside a luxury mansion.
"Anna, Diudiu, Xiaomi, stay put and don't bother Mommy, Mommy's going to see some handsome guys."
Liu Tianxian returned the three kittens of different colors to their little rooms, closed the door, and quickly ran back to the sofa.
She sat cross-legged on the sofa, picked up the milk tea with a straw already inserted, and took a deep sip. Her cheeks puffed out slightly, plump and round.
With practiced ease, I picked up the remote control and switched to Huangguo TV.
on the screen,
The four large characters "声临其境" (Sound On the Scene) just appeared.
"We made it! We made it!"
Liu Tianxian breathed a sigh of relief, put the milk tea on the coffee table, and adjusted to a more comfortable position.
She wore a loose, off-white sweater today, her long hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and she had no makeup on.
Since that 'confession misunderstanding',
Liu Tianxian was truly withdrawn for quite some time.
She felt she had never done anything so shameful in her life.
Mistakenly believing she had successfully confessed her feelings, she pinched, hugged, and kissed the boy.
"I'm a female hooligan."
Liu Tianxian rested her hand on her forehead, often dreaming of scenes from that day.
So many days,
She really wanted to find Gu Qing, have a chat, and ease the awkwardness, but she had no idea how to start the conversation.
Beautiful women and handsome men are usually the ones who get flattered since childhood, so it's really difficult to expect them to take the initiative to start a conversation.
to this end,
Liu Tianxian even bought a copy of "The Art of Communication" and studied it diligently, neglecting to eat or sleep.
Just a few days ago,
Huangguo TV is promoting its new program "The Sound," and footage of Gu Qing providing voiceovers is naturally the main focus of the promotion.
among them,
Footage of the dubbing of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" appeared under Liu Yifei's blog, and there was a frenzy among the couple's fans in the super topic.
She certainly saw it.
"The book says that to ease an awkward atmosphere, you need to find a topic that both of you are familiar with."
Liu Yifei's beautiful eyes shone brightly; she was very familiar with "The Return of the Condor Heroes."
She was just waiting to finish watching the show so she could go find Gu Qing and break through the rigid progress bar.
Liu Tianxian had even thought of the very first sentence she would say to anyone she spoke to.
"Junior brother, I heard you confessed your feelings to me?"
She refused to believe that Gu Qing wouldn't be amused by her humor after seeing it.
Liu is very confident.
She felt that if she became a man, she could absolutely charm countless girls.
at this time,
On the television, the bald host began introducing the rules and guest lineup for this episode.
Liu Tianxian's eyes searched the screen until a name appeared—
“Sissi—”
"Ok?"
Liu Tianxian was startled, her cherry lips slightly parted, and she turned her pretty face to the side. An elegant and dignified woman was walking in from outside, changing her shoes. Her pupils dilated in shock.
"mom?!"
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...(End of this chapter)