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Chapter 987 Liu Tianxian: When it comes to provocation, no one can compare! [Two-in-One]

Sun Yi doesn't use Weibo often, and when he does, he just browses and rarely posts. He's already tired of things like Weibo updates and WeChat Moments, and they don't feel new or exciting to him anymore.

Every time he posts an update, it's either because he needs to promote the starry sky theme or because he's being coerced or lured by Liu Mouqian.

Coercion is secondary; the main problem is being unable to resist the lure of profit.

His most recent Weibo post was a repost from a month ago, celebrating the box office of "Dearest" exceeding 5 million yuan. He didn't even have time to post about winning the Golden Rooster Award for Best Director.

Although there are many unread messages and comments every time I log in, I've never experienced anything like tonight where the client almost crashed and my phone started lagging.

Sun Yi frowned. His first thought was, "My account has been hacked!" But then he realized that his account was registered on Renren and Weibo, a pure VIP account with a security level that was, if not the highest, among the highest. Even if it had been hacked, security personnel would have discovered it immediately.

It shouldn't be a smear campaign, but rather some kind of urgent public relations crisis for Starry Sky? Did Liu Xiaowei fail in his duties?
It shouldn’t be!

Sun Yi quickly exited his homepage and typed his name into the search box to see what was going on.

Liu Yifei, who was standing to the side, leaned closer with a puzzled look on her face, curious about what had happened to her husband.

The phone screen paused for a moment, then refreshed, and the most popular entertainment news headline jumped out at me:
[Yu Zheng's version of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" starts filming today! Chen Yanxi's costume photos as Xiaolongnu were revealed at the press conference, and netizens are complaining: Is this a 'steamed bun' fairy?]

The Return of the Condor Heroes? Little Dragon Girl?
Sun Yi's heart skipped a beat. Liu Yifei, who was standing next to him, saw the headline and her beautiful eyes widened instantly. She bit her lip and looked at Sun Yi a little embarrassedly. When she realized that his attention was no longer on her, she immediately began to shrink back quietly.

If we don't run now, we're doomed! We'll get beaten up!

Sun Yi didn't have time to pay attention to Miss Liu at the moment. Although he had a vague idea in his mind, he still chose to open the news to see the details.

The report provided a detailed account of the press conference held today by Yu Zheng's studio to launch the filming of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," including photos from the event, media commentary, and character stills of several main characters.

When he saw Chen Yanxi's Xiaolongnu costume, which was a bit complicated and featured two "zongzi" on her head, and was jokingly referred to by netizens as a "chicken leg" look, he couldn't help but twitch his lips.

To be honest, he had never actually seen Yu Zheng's version of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," but this... this aesthetic is indeed quite unique.

Sun Yi couldn't resist clicking on the next item.

"After careful consideration and screening by the team, and after multiple auditions, we have decided that Chen Xiao will play Yang Guo, Chen Yanxi will play Xiaolongnu, and Zhang Xinyu will play Li Mochou."
The new version of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" officially started filming today. The main cast members' costume photos are shown below.

This time there are even more photos, including four official photos of Chen Yanxi from different angles and with different expressions. It's simply... simply amazing.
Sun Yi felt that his eyes had been defiled, and his image of Xiaolongnu had been completely overturned.

He once thought that the only Little Dragon Girl in his heart was Li Ruotong, but later it became his own Liu Tianxian. But what is this thing in front of him?
It's no wonder that a group of netizens were furiously criticizing it.

With a gossip-loving attitude, Sun Yi followed the link to Yu Zheng's studio's Weibo account.

"What the hell did that idiot choose? Are their eyes filled with pee bubbles?"

"I'm absolutely blinded by my eyes! My Little Dragon Girl, she's so fat!"

"Is this Little Dragon Girl? Little Dragon Man would be more suitable than her."

"Although Chen Xiao isn't very famous, his portrayal of Yang Guo is quite good."

"Zhang Xinyu's Li Mochou is quite aloof and beautiful."

"What's with casting Chen Yanxi? Her face is so big, is the director blind?"

"This isn't Little Dragon Girl, it's a steamed bun! No, it's a big steamed bun, with pleats!"

"This isn't Yang Guo's Little Dragon Girl aunt anymore, this is Yang Guo's own aunt! She's so old!"

"How could she have the nerve to take on this role?"

……

Sun Yi laughed.

Although every time a Jin Yong novel is adapted into a TV series, the casting process always sparks heated discussions online, with some supporting one actor and others supporting another.

This is the first time in the film and television industry that someone like Yu Zheng has been criticized by the entire internet. I've learned something new!

He even went so far as to argue with netizens, and his latest comment was:
[I chose Xiaolongnu; I also love her look. I'm very satisfied and firmly believe she can rival, or even surpass, previous Xiaolongnu portrayals. Time will prove me right!]

Goodness, even Sun Yi was somewhat impressed by this guy.

Wait a minute! What does this have to do with my Weibo?
If anyone should be mentioned, it should be Miss Liu.

Sun Yi hadn't yet connected this matter to himself; he continued browsing comments on other news articles and related trending Weibo posts, which were still in an uproar.
"Help! Is this the Little Dragon Girl I've always dreamed of? Yu Zheng, do you have some kind of misunderstanding about 'aloof and detached'?"

"Does this stylist have a grudge against Chen Yanxi? They turned this elegant beauty into a 'little steamed bun'!"

"Give me back my fairy sister! There's no harm without comparison. Now, Liu Yifei's version of Little Dragon Girl is simply a celestial maiden descended to earth!"

"Haha, 'xiaolongbao' is such a perfect description!"

"Am I the only one who thinks Michelle Chen is quite cute? It's just that her styling is terrible..."

"Cute doesn't equal ethereal! The core of Little Dragon Girl is etherealness, coldness, and aloofness. This version only has 'cuteness' left."

"@Sun Yi, Director Sun, please do something about your wife and let her come out and save the role of Little Dragon Girl! (Although I know it's impossible)"

"Upstairs, why did you tag Director Sun? But... it seems to make some sense? After all, Director Sun is the biggest beneficiary of the current 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' (doge)."

"Sisters, Liu Yifei has turned off comments on her Weibo! We can only have a team-building trip to Director Sun's place! Quick, let's go! Director Sun, hand over your 'real' Little Dragon Girl!"

Seeing this, Sun Yi seemed to have found the source, and quickly switched back to the comment section of his Weibo and scrolled down.

Sure enough, many netizens left comments urging the real "Fairy Sister" to come out quickly.

With so many netizens commenting, it was like everyone was jumping on the bandwagon. Whether they cared or not, they all came. Under his Weibo post, some reminisced about the classic, some criticized the new version, some played with the memes, and some simply enjoyed the spectacle.

His Weibo account has become a temporary forum and outlet for venting emotions in this heated debate about the aesthetics of "Little Dragon Girl".

But shouldn't this happen somewhere else? Like, perhaps with a certain celestial being.

Sun Yi put down her phone, turned her head, and immediately saw Miss Liu, whose bottom was only resting on the edge of the bed, pretending to be nonchalant and stealing glances at her.

"Comrade Liu Qianqian," Sun Yi said calmly, "is there something you forgot to report to your husband?"

Liu Yifei felt a chill run down her spine and almost fell off the bed. She secretly braced herself with one leg, ready to run away at any moment. Turning back to look at Sun Yi, her pretty face was full of surprise:
"Huh? What's wrong? Nothing."

"No?"

Sun Yi turned his phone screen towards her, and on it was his Weibo post that had been flooded with comments.

"Then please explain why, when Yu Zheng's 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' started filming and Chen Yanxi was criticized, netizens all flocked to my Weibo to 'team up'? Shouldn't they be expressing their feelings and seeking comfort on your Weibo, the one of the 'former' Little Dragon Girls, and the one widely recognized as the most classic version of Little Dragon Girl?"

Liu Yifei glanced at the astonishing number of comments, shrank back, and her voice immediately lowered, even carrying a hint of ingratiation:

"Well... I knew this wouldn't end. Every time there's a new remake of 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' especially when the actress playing Xiaolongnu is changed, my Weibo gets a lot of comments. There are all sorts of comments, and many people specifically criticize the actresses. It's really not good."

She explained earnestly, "So, this time I was smarter and turned off Weibo comments beforehand. Out of sight, out of mind, right? I won't get involved in all this gossip, honey! Aren't I smart? Hehe~"

Liu Yifei tilted her head back and chuckled, deliberately revealing a row of small, toothy teeth.

Sun Yi laughed in exasperation: "You're quite clever, knowing to close the comments section beforehand to avoid trouble. You didn't want to get involved, but you should have told me! Let me be prepared! Good grief, when I opened Weibo, I thought Starry Sky was going to go bankrupt!"

"Well, I didn't expect that. Who knew?" Liu Yifei blinked her big eyes, trying to get away with it by being cute. "Who knew that netizens would be so proactive? They couldn't find me, so they went to 'besiege' you!"

"Why wouldn't you think of that?" Sun Yi leaned closer, almost touching Liu Yifei's nose, and said with a smug smile, "Liu Qianqian, please wake up. Don't you know that I am now the legitimate, officially certified, universally recognized, and only legally possessing 'Little Dragon Girl'? If they don't come looking for me, who else will they come looking for?" "Pah~ Who said that?"

Sun Yi's repeated confirmations made Liu Yifei's cheeks instantly flush red, but her eyes remained unwavering.

"What, am I wrong?" Sun Yi's eyes were mocking as he pressed further, "Or are you saying I'm not?"

"That's not right! That's not right!" Liu Yifei raised her head and confronted Sun Yi head-on.

Whether it was because of Sun Yi's words or the close proximity between them, her face flushed, her heart raced, and an indescribable thrill surged through her.

"Oh dear, Liu Qianqian." Sun Yi looked at her flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, deliberately dragging out his words, "I think you're being a bit too cheeky today, forgetting the rules at home. Come on, let me loosen you up a bit."

"Come on! Come on then!" Liu Yifei, seemingly emboldened by some unknown source, turned the tables on him, her eyes gleaming with a knowing look, and she even defiantly raised her chin. "Who's afraid of who!"

"Hey!" Sun Yi was amused by her appearance, and it also aroused his competitive spirit. "You've gone too far!"

Having said that, he was about to get up and grab her.

"Run!"

Liu Yifei let out a cute cry, giggled, and tumbled off the edge of the bed, running barefoot out of the bedroom. Sun Yi wasn't about to let her succeed; he took a long stride and gave chase.

The tranquil villa was suddenly filled with joyful chasing sounds and suppressed laughter.

Liu Yifei ran around the living room sofa, while Sun Yi chased after her at a leisurely pace. The two of them, one in front of the other, looked just like the playful chase they used to have in the small courtyard house in Sun Yi's studio.

Ultimately, due to a "positioning error," Ms. Liu was cornered by Sun Yi in a spacious corner of the sofa.

"Run, why did you stop?" Sun Yi looked down at her, a smile playing on his lips, his breathing slightly rapid from the jog.

Liu Yifei leaned against the sofa armrest, her chest heaving. Her face was flushed with a charming pink from the exercise and excitement she had just experienced, and her beautiful eyes shone brightly, like fallen stars.

With a slight smile playing on her lips, she looked resigned as Sun Yi approached step by step. The playfulness in her eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by something soft and alluring, like a pool of spring water rippling with shimmering light.

"I'm not running anymore, I give up~"

Sun Yi's breathing grew heavy. He leaned down, placing his hands on either side of Liu's body, enveloping her in his breath. The two were so close they could feel each other's warm breath, and the air seemed thick and sweet.

Liu Yifei could even see her own reflection in his pupils, so small and so clear.

She raised her neck, and just as the two were about to kiss, a scene of "on the spot" was about to unfold.

Unsurprisingly, the phone rang.

"Jingle Bell--!"

Sun Yi felt like slapping himself right now. His phone, which he had just casually shoved into his pocket, rang loudly and inconsiderately.

The charming atmosphere was broken in an instant.

Liu Yifei seemed to wake up suddenly, gently nudged his arm, and said in a soft, lingering voice, "Phone... answer the phone."

Sun Yi frowned, staring at the buzzing phone with its constantly flashing screen, his eyes unfriendly, as if it were some heinous nuisance.

"No."

He said this in a fit of pique, then lowered his head and pressed himself against her again.

Liu Yifei wrapped her arms around Sun Yi's neck, eagerly yielding to his advances, but the phone kept ringing, its sound particularly jarring in the quiet night.

Unable to concentrate due to the noise, after the final exchange, she bit Sun Yi's lip and gently patted him on the shoulder. "Answer the phone first. It's so late; what if it's urgent? Wait until you finish."

Helpless and extremely reluctant, Sun Yi straightened up, took out his phone, and saw the name "Senior Sister Yu" flashing on the screen.

Without caring about anything else, he swiped to answer the call, his tone more impatient than ever before, even carrying a hint of... well, the frustration of having his plans ruined.

"Hey! Senior, is it about the follow-up filming of 'When a Man Falls in Love'? I remember, let's talk about it later, I'm busy right now!"

After saying that, Sun Yi placed his hand on the hang-up button, waiting for Yu Feihong's confirmation before hanging up immediately.

He's extremely anxious right now; he boarded the plane in the US and traveled all the way here, but hasn't had a chance to...
It's been so many days, are they trying to kill us?!
Yu Feihong on the other end of the phone was clearly stunned, pausing for at least two seconds.

With her experience and intelligence, she understood almost instantly from Sun Yi's unusual tone and the faint breathing sounds that seemed to belong to Liu Yifei in the background.

Just because she's never eaten pork doesn't mean she's never seen a pig run; in fact, she's seen plenty.

Then, I heard her suppressed laughter coming through the microphone, a laughter full of mockery and knowing understanding:

"Oh dear, did I call at a bad time? Did I interrupt your discussion of the script with Sisi?"

Before Sun Yi could figure out how to respond to the teasing question, Liu Yifei, who was listening nearby, couldn't hold back any longer. She was already feeling guilty and immediately picked up on the teasing in Yu Feihong's words. She instinctively explained, "Oh, senior sister! Don't talk nonsense!"

Well, it would have been fine if she hadn't said anything, but now that she has, it's practically an admission of guilt.

Sun Yi looked helpless; even with his thick skin, he was starting to feel a little embarrassed.

Upon realizing this, Liu Yifei blushed deeply, even the tips of her ears turning bright red.

Yu Feihong laughed even more heartily on the other end of the phone, saying repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I was just talking nonsense. I won't interrupt your 'business'."

She paused, then got back to the point, but her speech quickened noticeably, as if she wanted to end this "inappropriate" call quickly. "To make a long story short, Sun Yi, Qianqian, I'm also asked by someone to arrange a meeting with you. Are you in Beijing during the National Day holiday?"

Sun Yi took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart. He glanced at Liu Yifei, whose cheeks were flushed and whose eyes were darting around, and replied, "I am here. But, Senior Sister, who is she? Let me know beforehand."

He didn't want to spend his precious holiday dealing with some random dinner party, even though at his current status, no one could force him to do anything.

"Don't worry," Yu Feihong said confidently, "it's definitely not some shady character, and I reckon it's probably a good thing for you. As for who it is, you've met them before, but it's a long story. We'll talk about it when we meet. I'll send you the time and place on WeChat later. Just make sure you have time. Okay, okay, I won't bother you any longer, you two continue!"

After saying that, the phone was abruptly hung up before Sun Yi could ask any more questions.

Hearing the busy tone from his phone, Sun Yi was utterly speechless. Wasn't he supposed to bother her? He'd already completely disturbed her! He turned to look at Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei's face was still flushed. She looked at Sun Yi's frustrated and helpless expression and found it somewhat amusing.

Suddenly, she stretched out her slender fingers and gently hooked the collar of his pajamas, then leaned close to his ear and said in a sweet, cloying voice with a giggle:

"Brother~ Are you done making the call? My skin still feels a little tight~"

Looking at her deliberately provocative expression, and then at the now-blacked-out phone screen that she had turned off, Sun Yi could no longer hold back.

"You little brat, Liu Qianqian, it seems if I don't give you a good 'tightening' today, you won't know who's in charge in this house!"

"We'll have to see just how tight this person is for me. If I'm not satisfied, I'll definitely replace them."

"you dare!!!"

I dare!

Regarding provocation, Ms. Liu stated that she had never been impressed by anyone.

"Be gentle~"

(End of this chapter)