The film and television city starts from the courtyard

While Zhao Shucheng was working, his assistant suddenly said anxiously, "Director Gu, something has happened."

Zhao Shucheng frowned, looked at his assistant Xiao Liu, and asked, "What happened?"

"Director Gu, please take a look!"

Zhao Shucheng took the phone and saw that it was a video taken at the airport, and the main character was Yao Menggui, the female lead of the film crew.

As soon as she got out of the car, she was surrounded by a lot of media and fans who demanded that Yao Menggui apologize in front of the camera. Yao Menggui seemed at a loss, and in the end, her assistant pulled her away.

Zhao Shucheng frowned and asked, "What's going on?"

"It seems that the reporter knew the news in advance, and then this scene happened. There is a lot of discussion online about Yao Menggui taking the role from Li Daixuan, which led to Li Daixuan's suicide."

"I'm asking why the reporter knew the news in advance."

"I don't know either, but it must have been leaked by the production team."

Zhao Shucheng frowned, feeling that he shouldn't have agreed to come and save the day. Now he knew nothing about the production team, and there were already rumors flying around. Wouldn't it be even more difficult to carry out his work in the future?
"Go find the producers and see what they're up to. If they want a good film, they should consult me. I have no interest in cleaning up their messes."

"Okay, Director Gu!"

Yanzi is also having a headache. She originally thought that having the media interview Yao Menggui would reduce the public opinion caused by the female lead, but now things seem to be getting more complicated.

Especially since Zhao Shucheng also needed to give an explanation, he was immediately in a bind, and his dissatisfaction with Yao Menggui grew even stronger.

So when she saw Yao Menggui, she said indirectly, "Why haven't you finished touching up your makeup yet? There's already such a big mess outside, it's too late. The male lead has already been changed, what are you dawdling about here? If you delay any longer, can you afford the losses?"

Because of the incident where Xiao Mu was surrounded, Chen Mo recalled his own childhood experiences and felt great sympathy for Xiao Mu. When he heard Yanzi say such things about Yao Menggui, he couldn't stand it anymore.

"Shut up!"

The others were shocked that Chen Mo dared to speak to the producer like that.

"Who are you talking to?"

“I’m talking to you! Sister Yanzi, you decided on the filming location. Regardless of whose choice you made, we are all cooperating actively for the sake of the film. Teacher Yao hasn’t eaten a single bite of food since this morning. It’s one thing for you not to offer an explanation on behalf of the crew, but instead you’re making veiled accusations here. That’s just not right, is it?”

Yanzi said, "Nothing went wrong just now, did it? Besides, we were victims too."

"Since we are all victims, I think I have the right to represent Ms. Yao Menggui and demand that the film company issue a proper and comprehensive explanation for the common good of everyone. Ms. Yao Menggui did this to fulfill her friend's last wish, to save the day and mitigate the damage to her image caused today."

Yanzi hesitated before saying, "Isn't this a very sensitive issue? We need to discuss it with the director, producer, and our investors before making a decision."

"Really? Then I didn't see any sincerity from you either. Since a contract has already been signed, it means that the director, producer, and all the investors should also approve of Yao Menggui. Didn't you consider the public opinion from the fans and the backlash from Li Daixuan's fans when you made this decision?"

Yanzi was speechless after Chen Mo's words. After all, she was only an executive producer, not the chief producer, and she was just doing it reluctantly.

Although Xiao Mu didn't understand the rules of the entertainment industry, he knew that Chen Mo was doing it for his own good. He stood up and said, "Who do I think I am? Chen Mo, come with me to go outside and have a look. It's a rare opportunity to receive such a great gift while I'm still alive. I have to go out and take a good picture with him."

Xiao Mu appeared assertive and gave Yanzi a hard time, but when he got back to the car, he was still somewhat shaken and quickly sent a message to his sister.

Song Ci also expressed dissatisfaction with the production team's actions, saying that if Yao Menggui did not act in the drama, she would also leave the production team.

Yanzi then realized the seriousness of the situation. If Yao Menggui left and Song Ci also went on strike, the production team would definitely be shut down again, and all the daily expenses would be lost for nothing.

Especially since the director was a last-minute replacement, if he felt the production was going to be canceled because of this and left as well, all the previous investment would have been for nothing.

She quickly changed her attitude and immediately ran to apologize to Yao Menggui.

"Ms. Yao, it was our crew's mistake before. I promise that such a problem will not happen again."

Seeing Yanzi bowing and apologizing, Xiao Mu breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that he had almost caused trouble and how he would explain it to his sister.

Zhao Shucheng looked at the statement issued by the production team online and knew that the matter had been resolved. He breathed a sigh of relief, after all, he didn't want to be known as the crew's killer.

After finishing his work on the film set, Zhao Shucheng was about to go home when he received a call from Xiaoxue.

She was singing karaoke with Su Cheng and Ye Qiao'er. Ye Qiao'er had drunk a bit too much, so she wanted Zhao Shucheng to come and pick them up and take them home.

When Zhao Shucheng arrived, he saw Ye Qiao'er, who was drunk, holding a microphone and singing over and over again a song by a singer who had faded into obscurity.

"Xiaoxue, what's wrong?"

Xiaoxue said, "Xiaobai, you're here. Ye Qiao'er participated in a talent show before, but she was suddenly eliminated, so she's feeling a bit down and came here to vent."

"Oh? Is that so? It's just a talent show. If this show doesn't work out, there are other shows. I think she sings pretty well, so she'll definitely have a chance."

"Sigh, if only it were that simple. From what Chengzi said, she was maliciously eliminated this time, and it seems that her brother did it himself. That's why Ye Qiao'er felt depressed and came here to vent."

Zhao Shucheng shook his head and said, "Perhaps it's a misunderstanding?"

"It's not a misunderstanding. Su Cheng and Ye Qiao'er saw the contestant list with their own eyes, and they even saw Qiao'er's name that had been crossed out. They saw it from her brother."

Xiaoxue whispered to Zhao Shucheng that she was worried Ye Qiao'er would hear her and that it would make her feel even worse.

Zhao Shucheng chuckled and said, "His brother isn't anyone important. Maybe he can succeed on this talent show, but not on other shows. Besides, if she really wants to enter the entertainment industry, she can always be an actress first, and then become a singer after she becomes famous. It's the same thing."

"But I think Ye Qiao'er seems to have been hit hard. It's a question whether she can pull herself together."

While the two were talking, Su Cheng secretly recorded her conversation with Ye Qiao'er, intending to send it to Ye Qiao'er's brother so that he would understand Ye Qiao'er's dream and also hope that Ye Chen would support her in pursuing it.

After Ye Qiao'er finished singing, she turned around and saw Zhao Shucheng and Xiaoxue, and said, "Brother Xiaobai, you're here!"

"Yes, you've sung enough, it's time to go back!"

"I'm not going back, I'm going to keep singing!"

Zhao Shucheng said, "You like singing, so you can't give up just because of one failure, right? If you still want to sing in the future, then start learning to protect your voice now. After all, if your voice is damaged, you really won't be able to pursue your dreams."

"I know, Brother Xiaobai. By the way, I think I saw your name on the news today, but that person was a director, and you're the screenwriter."

Zhao Shucheng laughed and said, "How do you know that person wasn't me?" "Really?"

"Why don't you look at the news? Isn't that my picture in it?"

Ye Qiao'er took out her phone with some skepticism, searched for news, and then realized that the director mentioned in the article was indeed Zhao Shucheng.

"Brother Bai, are you really the director?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Of course, but I'm also a new director. I was a screenwriter before. I'm telling you this so you understand that it's never too late to pursue your dreams. Look at me, I started in advertising, then became a screenwriter, and now I'm a director. I started from scratch, and I've succeeded, haven't I?"

Ye Qiao'er nodded and said, "That's true, but just because you can succeed doesn't mean we can too. After all, you don't have anyone holding you back."

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "Difficulties are not a reason for you to back down. After all, when Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on someone, it will first test their will, strain their muscles and bones, and starve their body."

"You don't need to recite the text with me. I know what you mean. Don't worry, I won't give up easily."

Su Cheng watched as Ye Qiao'er and Zhao Shucheng sat closer and closer as they chatted, and couldn't help but glance worriedly in Xiao Xue's direction. When she saw that Xiao Xue was alright, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Ye Qiao'er was comforted by Zhao Shucheng and knew that being sad was useless, so she decided to go back and rest.

Zhao Shucheng drove the three of them back to the residential area. He watched as Xiaoxue and Su Cheng helped Ye Qiao'er upstairs. Just as he was about to leave, he ran into Amy, who was coming downstairs.

"Xiaobai, what brings you here?"

"I brought Xiaoxue back. Why are you going out so late?"

"It's all your fault. You haven't contacted me in so long, I had no choice but to come to you myself."

"My bad, I've been quite busy lately and haven't been able to appreciate your feelings. How about this, we go see a movie first, and then go home, okay?"

"Okay, I'll give you that chance."

Amy smiled as she got into Zhao Shucheng's car, and the two drove away chatting and laughing.

Su Cheng saw this scene from the window and couldn't help but look at Xiao Xue, who was still taking care of Ye Qiao'er, wondering if she should tell Xiao Xue about it.

"Xiaoxue, when are you and Gu Xiaobai planning to get married?"

When Xiaoxue heard Su Cheng ask this, she was taken aback for a moment and said, "I don't know. It might take a long time, or it might be tomorrow. But I don't think it will be my turn for the time being."

"Xiaoxue, what do you mean by this being none of your business? I have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should."

"There's nothing I can't say, just tell me."

After hesitating for a long time, Su Cheng finally said, "Well, actually, when I first met Gu Xiaobai, I saw him being very close to a woman at the film studio. At first, I thought it was you, but later I found out it wasn't the same person."

"Oh."

"You just...you didn't even ask me who I saw?"

Xiaoxue said, "Xiaobai is the director, but he might be an actor or a staff member in the crew."

"But I thought that woman was a bit older, or about the same age as Xiaobai. I saw they were very close, hugging, I, I..."

Seeing Su Cheng's nervous expression, Xiao Xue smiled and said, "Are you trying to say that this woman might be Xiao Bai's girlfriend?"

"I feel more like a wife to you, so I've been wondering whether I should tell you whether Xiaobai lied to you?"

Xiaoxue laughed even more happily after hearing this, knowing that Su Cheng was able to tell her this entirely because she considered her a good friend; otherwise, who would care about other people's business?

"Xiaoxue, don't you mind at all?"

Xiaoxue said, "You must be talking about Shanli. I know she's one of Xiaobai's girlfriends. We both know each other, so the problem you're talking about isn't a problem."

"what?"

Su Cheng and Ye Qiao'er were stunned when they heard Xiao Xue's words. They didn't know what to say or what Xiao Xue was thinking.

"you……"

“I know you may not understand what I’m doing, but I know what I’m doing.”

Su Cheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "But have you ever considered that if you indulge him like this, he might take advantage of you?"

"What exactly do you want to say?"

"I just saw Gu Xiaobai downstairs chatting and laughing with another short-haired girl, and they even drove away together."

Xiaoxue immediately knew that Su Cheng was referring to Amy, and waved her hand dismissively, saying, "Don't worry, I know. By the way, it's getting late, you guys should get some rest. Don't you have to go to the talent show training tomorrow?"

Su Cheng felt that Xiao Xue was just putting on a brave face and didn't want them to see her vulnerable side, so she helped the already drunk Ye Qiao'er into the guest room.

Zhao Shucheng had no idea that such a thing would happen after he left. After watching the movie with Amy, he returned home and was stunned to find that Mo Xiaomin was also there.

Mo Xiaomin didn't expect Amy to come back with Zhao Shucheng. She hesitated for a moment, but didn't leave.

Seeing that neither of them said a word, Zhao Shucheng simply put his arm around one of them and sat down to rest.

The next day.

Zhao Shucheng looked at Amy and Mo Xiaomin, who were still sleeping on his left and right sides, and couldn't help but smile. He had finally achieved sleeping together with them again, and they hadn't run away beforehand, so it seemed that they had slowly accepted it.

"Xiaobai, what are you doing so early?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "It's getting late, the sun's about to shine on your backside. Oh right, I'll make breakfast in a bit, don't forget to get up and eat. I need to go to the film set first to prepare for the official start of filming."

Mo Xiaomin opened her eyes and said, "Really? How about I participate in your film, just to support you?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "No need. You should focus on preparing for the upcoming trip. If I'm not mistaken, we'll be attending a film festival in a month." (End of Chapter)