China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 1049 A Mini-Battleground, the Joy of the Neon Test Server

"If Zhou Sang is satisfied, I will only do this for you from now on."

When a pure and beautiful girl like Minami Hamabe looks at you with starry eyes full of adoration.

I believe few men in the world can resist this kind of spiritual satisfaction that is hard to describe in words.

—The dungeons in the Japanese test server are indeed a kind of fun that can't be experienced in the Chinese server.

As a result, by the time Governor Zhou arrived at the film crew, the sun was already high in the sky.

The film "It's Your Turn" was mostly filmed in an apartment building in the suburbs of Japan.

From the outside, the structural design exudes a strange sense of oppression, which is quite in line with the tone of this drama.

When the Grand Commander's carriage arrived, the entire crew seemed to be blinded by the sun and stared at him intently.

Si Si Guo Yi!

The local Japanese staff were incredibly respectful and humble towards a powerful figure like the Grand Commander.

As Hamabe Minami got off the train, she also felt many meaningful gazes falling on her.

She didn't feel embarrassed at all; on the contrary, she felt a subtle sense of pleasure.

—Getting closer to greatness seems to make one more noble.

Originally, Minami Hamabe's scenes were scheduled for this morning, but since it was Governor Zhou who spoke up, the scenes can be filmed this afternoon.

Alternatively, it wouldn't be a problem to take a few days off before filming again.

After all, this crime thriller is, to some extent, an ensemble piece.

Aside from Minami Hamabe, the other characters also have a significant amount of screen time.

Moreover, this is a project managed by the Jiangdong family, with director Shen Ao being one of their own, and another mercenary director hired by Jiangdong, Chen Zhengdao, currently reporting the progress to Governor Zhou.

"If all goes well, filming can wrap up by the end of September, or at the latest by the beginning of October."

How did the Olympic bid go?

"General Zhou's soldiers are beyond reproach."

Chen Zhengdao gave high praise to the Grand Commander's trusted general: "Director Xiao Shen is fully capable of operating the project independently."

The crew did not disrupt the filming schedule because of Zhou Yutang's arrival.

He glanced at the scene as Shen Ao led the team to take photos.

One word: Stable.

Winning a short film award in San Sebastián, Spain during university certainly shows some talent, mainly due to solid fundamental skills.

Moreover, he served as the Grand Commander's deputy on several important projects and made rapid progress.

Zhou Yutang even felt that he could take on more responsibility.

While Governor Zhou was communicating with the two directors, Zhang Junmi, the lead actress of the drama and a beautiful woman with long legs, had somewhat complicated feelings.

As Teacher Fan's best friend, and also a key member of the Zhou Dudu harem's ice party, she is a well-known figure.

In this drama, she co-starred with Li Jian, a young actor from Jiangdong, as a couple in a relationship where the woman is older than the man. The vibe is reminiscent of a young, athletic man paired with a mature, older woman.

But this is not the point.

The main point is that she feels that Toho's little princess, Minami Hamabe, seems to be having an overly ambiguous relationship with her best friend's man.

Princess Dongbao, though she had twisted her ankle and was having some difficulty moving around, looked at Governor Zhou with a gaze that seemed to hold a deep, unspoken depth.

Women's talents in certain areas can rival those of Detective Conan.

She was having a bit of a headache about how to convey this message to Teacher Fan without incurring Governor Zhou's displeasure.

Otherwise, if the latter is unhappy, a single sentence could make it impossible for her to continue working in the Chinese entertainment industry.

"Eh?"

After several takes, director Chen Zhengdao was also puzzled: "Why do all the women in the crew seem to have something on their minds as soon as the Grand Commander arrives?"

Zhou Yutang only made a brief appearance; the crew continued filming as usual.

Today's scene is about Minami Hamabe, who is pure, sweet, and as beautiful as a little white flower, appearing alongside her abusive boyfriend.

Then there are a few shots showing her wrists, face, and other parts of her body often covered in bandages or scars, making her look pitiful.

It's not an actual bruise on the knee, so of course it has to be achieved through makeup.

She just couldn't get into the zone.

Chen Zhengdao frowned, his eyes darting between Hamabe Minami and Zhang Junmi.

The two female leads in the film crew were not in a good state at all.

It's one thing that Minami Hamabe wasn't in the right state of mind.

Even a seasoned actress like Janine Chang, with her extensive experience, kept glancing towards Governor Zhou.

"What, you want to steal from your best friend's house?"

Chen Zhengdao only muttered to himself, not daring to say anything more.

The answers are all in the beloved TV series "Empresses in the Palace" in Taiwan. The Grand Commander's harem is full of ups and downs. Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Remember, trouble comes from the mouth.

Pretending to be ignorant when you know the truth is an art. Chen Zhengdao pretended to be serious and discussed things with several department heads behind the monitor for a while, then stood up and clapped his hands:
"Great! Let's move to another location for a break. We'll shoot Wu Zhenyu's scene later."

Wu Zhenyu plays a police officer in this drama. He has excellent reasoning and insight and is in charge of investigating murder cases related to the apartment.

However, the devil is always one step ahead, and he was always outmaneuvered by the mastermind behind the scenes.

He himself has a sinister appearance, and his character is somewhat eccentric, which is a bit like a smokescreen for the audience.

Not long after things calmed down, the production assistant came running over again: "Director Chen, Masami Nagasawa is here to visit the set."

"What?! This walking succubus can control people from thousands of miles away?"

Chen Zhengdao glanced in Zhou Yutang's direction, his expression twitching slightly.

The top actress in China has just stolen the spotlight, and the fans of Xiao Shizi and Tian Liu are fighting fiercely. On the other hand, Fan Bingbing and Yang Mi are both nominated for international A-list film festivals, and their fans are also fighting fiercely.

Judging from Governor Zhou's appearance, he does indeed have a bit of a "femme fatale" vibe.

Masami Nagasawa didn't come to visit the set earlier or later, but she chose to come right when Zhou Yutang was on set.

The intentions of this Princess Dongbao are quite obvious.

A few years ago, the rumors about the Grand Commander of Jiangdong and Masami Nagasawa were rampant. After working together on "The Heist", this veteran actress was photographed entering and leaving hotels with the Grand Commander several times.

After that, rumors circulated that she had been kept by the Grand Commander for a long time.

Judging from their actions today, it seems like they're coming for Hamabe Minami.

This is going to be interesting.

Toho's eldest princess VS Toho's little princess!
Zhang Junmi, who was resting nearby, kept peeking out, her eyes gleaming with anticipation, unable to contain her excitement.

The two princesses didn't immediately meet. Masami Nagasawa first greeted the entire crew before approaching her fellow student.
"Minami-chan, it's been a long time."

"Yes, it's been a long time, Yami-senpai."

Having put away the friendly smile she had shown while talking to the director, Masami Nagasawa now appeared somewhat distant.

They are both princesses of Dongbao, but that doesn't mean they are truly as close as sisters.

Ultimately, we're just colleagues in the same company.

In the 2013 drama "Onna Nobunaga", Masami Nagasawa played the adult Oichi, while Minami Hamabe played her younger self, so they had worked together before.

They don't interact much in their daily lives, so their relationship isn't particularly close. They're often compared by outsiders, but Masami Nagasawa isn't particularly fond of this pure and beautiful junior.

Minami Hamabe also dislikes the title of Masami Nagasawa's successor.

This time, the Grand Marshal's arrival in Japan has shaken the local entertainment industry and made headlines.

Masami Nagasawa had an out-of-town schedule last night, but having been with Toho for so many years, she naturally has her own information channels. She never expected someone to take advantage of her vulnerability.
The moment I returned to Tokyo after finishing my engagement, I came straight here.

Yay! Yay! The fishpond's going to explode!
On the surface, Chen Duling appears quiet and beautiful, but in her heart, she's already setting off a whirlwind of schemes.

Looking at his own boss, he remained calm and composed, as if nothing had happened.

The princesses were extremely jealous of each other when they met.

If there were a hate value display, then Masami Nagasawa's hate value would definitely be at its maximum at this moment.

"I saw the senior and the director chatting very intently just now."

Minami Hamabe ignored Masami Nagasawa's coldness, maintaining her pure and charming smile.

She knew about Masami Nagasawa's relationship with Governor Zhou, but so what?
Since ancient times, many boats have not hindered the river; the first one to arrive was the elder sister.

"Some people's acting skills really haven't improved at all. If you want to become an excellent actor, you can't rely on your looks alone."

Masami Nagasawa said meaningfully, "You have to do things practically and down-to-earth, instead of trying to find shortcuts through other tricks, understand?"

"Indeed, I still have a lot to learn from you."

Unexpectedly, Minami Hamabe seemed completely oblivious to the implied meaning, blinking her innocent big eyes with a bewildered expression.

The Grand Commander is right here, so it's important to maintain composure and not lose face in his eyes.

The couple's personal assistants, who were still chatting idly nearby, also sensed that something was wrong and began to sweat.

Another punch landed on cotton. Masami Nagasawa chuckled: "These young juniors nowadays are really something else. They're so sharp-tongued. They must be spoiled."

Unlike back in our day, who would dare speak to their seniors like that on set?

"You're right, senior."

Minami Hamabe nodded innocently, "That's why I've always admired Masami-senpai. It's truly remarkable and valuable that she's been active in the industry for so many years."

If the elder sister can sail her boat, why can't the younger sister?

There's no reason for that!

Hamabe Minami, who originally intended to appear weak, couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

"Hehe, Minami-chan is so considerate."

Masami Nagasawa's smile stiffened slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Compared to newcomers who are only popular for a short time, actors who can withstand the test of time are truly excellent, don't you think?"

"Of course."

At this moment, the clever personal assistant had already informed Governor Zhou and was looking this way. Minami Hamabe gave Zhou Yutang a sweet smile:
"So I'm learning from my seniors, especially Zhou Sang. I will definitely learn how to be an actor who can stand the test of time."

The two princesses looked at each other and smiled, their eyes sparkling, creating a somewhat subtle atmosphere.

The stagehand intervened and called Hamabe Minami away.

However, the Grand Commander had just finished talking with Shen Ao when he heard his assistant tip him off, so he had someone find an excuse to send Hamabe Minami away.

"What were you talking about just now? You seemed so happy."

"nothing."

Masami Nagasawa saw this and felt a pang of sadness in her heart. She turned to leave.

But Governor Zhou gently stretched out his arm and pulled her into his arms. She struggled slightly but couldn't break free, and the people around her acted as if nothing had happened.

Upon arriving at the room hastily prepared for the Grand Commander's rest, Masami Nagasawa turned away from him, saying in a low voice:
There is an old Chinese saying.

"A man who knows the current affairs is a hero?"

"Hmph, they've forgotten the old ones for the new."

Masami Nagasawa crossed her arms and rolled her eyes: "The person you've messed with is no ordinary person."

Given the open atmosphere of the Japanese server, she knew what kind of person Governor Zhou was, and she also knew that she had no hope of rising to power.

Therefore, they paid no attention to his romantic affairs.

But that doesn't mean she can tolerate Hamabe Minami, who sees her as a threat, taking away the position that originally belonged to her.

"She can't compare to you, Sesame Sauce."

Without saying a word, Zhou Yutang first hugged Nagasawa Masami in his arms and gently soothed her with a tender yet provocative touch.

If there are levels to making empty promises and deceiving people, then the Grand Commander of Jiangdong is undoubtedly an extraordinary master.

A few words were enough to instantly calm Masami Nagasawa's temper.

When the film crew finished shooting, after the secretary had relayed something to her, Minami Hamabe straightened up and bowed deeply to Masami Nagasawa in utmost respect, apologizing.
"I'm sorry, I can't forgive myself for saying those things to my senior today."

"never mind."

Seeing Minami Hamabe, her face streaked with tears and looking as if she might break at any moment, Masami Nagasawa helped her up and sighed softly:
"It's not entirely your fault; I was a bit impulsive too."

Masami Nagasawa has a remarkably gentle temperament.

The reason I lost control of my emotions today was because of the grievances I felt after being snubbed by Governor Zhou.

What woman in the world could resist this?
However, Governor Zhou had his own gentle methods. After comforting her, she had long since given up any thoughts about Hamabe Minami and instead had some strange ideas.

—The fish in the fishpond of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong are all incredibly strong.

Fan Bingbing and Liu Yifei are all stunning beauties who have gained widespread recognition, while Gulnazar is even more captivating with her beauty, having been named the most beautiful face in Asia by TC Candler this year.

There are also Sun Yining and Hu Lianxin, the visual members of Rocket Girls who have recently become incredibly popular and swept across Asia.

They are also widely circulated on Japanese social media, and are hailed as stunning beauties with unique oriental charm.

To be honest, the living environment in this fishpond is too difficult!

The South Korean stars Lim Yoon-ah and Lee Ji-eun had already formed a close-knit group.

Masami Nagasawa also feels a sense of crisis.

I made a small scene today, and quickly backed down with the excuse offered by Governor Zhou, also because I was worried about annoying the man.

Seeing that Hamabe Minami was behaving obediently, he took the initiative to have his way with her.

Beauty has been like a famous general since ancient times, and the world is not allowed to see gray hair.

It would be better to make plans sooner rather than later. Although this fellow disciple is certainly rebellious and cannot be trusted entirely, she is at least reasonably attractive.

By attaching him to one's own chariot, one can greatly increase one's standing in Governor Zhou's eyes.

Thinking of this, Masami Nagasawa took Minami Hamabe's hand and gave her a gentle smile:

"If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can come to me."

"Senior, you are so kind."

"Don't say things like that. We're from the same school. Let's take a picture and post it on Instagram, shall we?"

"Great! It's an honor to take a photo with such a senior!"

Women's friendships are truly magical; they were at each other's throats on set during the day, almost pulling each other's hair and coming to blows.

But by evening, they could make up as if nothing had happened.

So close that they can sleep in the same bed, feet touching.
***
(End of this chapter)