Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 304 Cheating
There's always a reason why something happens.

Liu Jing's conversation with Sobuheer, which consisted of only a few words, attracted the attention of those who were interested.

There is no shortage of people with good intentions in this world, especially in the workplace.

It's unusual that Jing Shao ignored the other contestants and spoke to this one in particular.

Who has what kind of background? Who do they know? Are they rich? These makeup artists have already found out all sorts of information about the contestants before they've even met them.

The makeup artists exchanged glances, and the one in charge of Nazha's makeup and styling began a new round of small talk.

The makeup artist couldn't get anything out of Nazha, not because she was cunning, but because she still only knew the same old things.

What business does Dad run? What job does Mom do? My sister wants to be a flight attendant. They even dug up information from all the distant relatives, but no matter how detailed this information was, it was useless.

So the makeup artist changed her target and, while Sob and Er were in the smoking room, she made a chance encounter with them.

She also smokes, and the two fellow smokers are so lucky to have such a connection; their relationship has taken another big step closer.

Sob and Erby's silly daughter were wary, but when two cigarettes were offered to them, their defenses crumbled under the beauty's gentle words.

The makeup artist felt the time was right before asking, "Brother, do you know our Young Master Jing?"

"I don't know you. This is the first time we've met," Sob and Er replied honestly.

"What do you think of our Young Master Jing?" The makeup artist felt something was off. It was their first meeting; how could Young Master Jing possibly chat with her for more than a few words?
“He’s different from what’s said online. He’s quite easygoing, not arrogant, and not violent.” Sobheer thought for a moment and organized his thoughts.

"Brother, our Young Master Jing is a very nice person. Your daughter is so beautiful, if she can win his favor, no one in the entertainment industry will dare to mess with her in the future." The makeup artist chuckled.

"Is he really that good? He doesn't look that old." Sob and Er were skeptical, thinking that it was a bit of an exaggeration to say he was young.

He had specifically researched Liu Jing online and only knew that he was a child star who had acted in many films and television series. His family apparently owned a film and television company, and he was a second-generation rich kid. He had an older sister named Liu Yifei, a very famous actress.

As for the rest, I don't know much about it.

He specifically looked this up online after the incident with the old lady.

Information online is a mix of truth and falsehood, some of it is so exaggerated it's unbelievable, and he doesn't know how to distinguish between them.

“Our young master Jing is nineteen this year, a promising young man. Brother, your daughter seems to be sixteen, right? They're not that far apart in age. Your daughter is so outstanding, would you like me to play matchmaker for you?” The makeup artist smiled like an aunt.

“No need, they’re from different generations, it’s not appropriate,” Sob and Er refused decisively.

"Different generations?" The makeup artist almost didn't understand. She thought the other person would say that the child was too young, that they were not good enough for her, or even refuse outright.

“According to the seniority system in our area, Nana should call your Young Master Jing ‘Uncle’.” Sobu and Er regretted saying that as soon as he finished speaking; he saw a crazy enthusiasm on the makeup artist’s face.

This is true, but after several female makeup artists relayed the message, Nazha has become Liu Jing's niece.

The information Bai Bing and Yu Min received was the original version, and it hadn't been significantly altered.

There isn't enough time yet, so it's only circulating among a very small number of staff members.

The spread will be at its most intense when everyone has some free time and the event wraps up for today.

Liu Jing explained his relationship with Nazha to the three curious women, and only then did they piece together the information.

"It was her." Gao Yuanyuan muttered. She knew this bold girl only as a passerby in the story.

Things in this world are very strange. I thought we would never cross paths, but now we have.

Gao Yuanyuan had a premonition that, given the man's womanizing ways, their paths would only cross more often in the future.

Liu Jing was unaware of Gao Yuanyuan's murmurs; he genuinely harbored the idea of ​​selecting a concubine.

Because Yang Mi saw through his thoughts, he became angry and embarrassed many times.

The system is currently at level three and requires ten million units of entertainment energy to upgrade to level four.

He estimated it would be a matter of two or three years, and by then there would be three more slots available for the bond system.

We need to have a long-term vision; we can't just focus on our peers, we also need to look to the next generation.

Because there are too many options, he has to choose the best of the best.

"I didn't expect you to have such a high seniority in Urumqi. If that's the case, should I ask her to call me 'aunt'?" Yang Mi wiped her face, not angry.

My older brother has done even worse things; spraying water in someone's face is nothing compared to that.

Besides, I'm naturally beautiful, so I'll just consider it as removing my makeup.

"Wrong, she should call you grandpa," Gao Yuanyuan said with a grin.

"Wrong, Mimi is the boss's brother, Nazha should call her uncle," Bai Bing corrected.

"I was too hasty. If I had known about this relationship, I definitely wouldn't have made the bet," Yang Mi said regretfully.

It wasn't that I was upset about treating everyone, but rather that I was simply upset about losing.

She blamed her older brother for this, insisting that he spend more time with her during her ovulation period.

"A bet's a bet. Don't forget to treat me and Xiaodong to dinner tomorrow night. We've been working hard these past few days, so let's have a few drinks to relax and unwind," Gao Yuanyuan said with a smile.

“Great! I was shooting an ad a while ago, and the manufacturer gave me two jars of rice wine. I couldn’t bear to let my dad drink it, so let’s have a taste.” Yang Mi smiled even more sweetly.

Bai Bing opened her mouth as if to remind Yang Mi that she should let her father drink, as this was a scheme orchestrated by Gao Yuanyuan to cause trouble for her.

Suddenly she fell silent again, a terrifying thought flashing through her mind: Could Yang Mi have knowingly fallen into a trap?

The more she looked at Yang Mi's smile, the more she felt that this was exactly the case.

The assistant felt she needed to find something to do. Being played by three people was unbearable.

Without a doubt, once Yang Mi discovers the secret, she will definitely be the weaker party.

"Sis, the results for the talent show are in." Someone brought over a document, placed it on Gao Yuanyuan's desk, and turned to leave.

Yang Mi quickly went over to check the total scores: "He Zhuoyan 7.82 points, Lan Yan 8.21 points, Reyizha 8.44 points, Nazha 9.13 points."

“We’re not talking about insider deals, but she’s still number one. The fact that she made it to the third round shows that she has a solid foundation in acting.” Gao Yuanyuan carefully reviewed the data; it was an overwhelming advantage.

"That's hard to say. I know Reyizha; she's a very talented actress," Yang Mi said, though she didn't really have much confidence. Her good friend had lost hope, and so had she.

As for Nazha, she didn't care. Her uncle was someone she had no connection with at all, and her relationship with her cousin Shu Chang was much stronger.

Yang Mi didn't intend to seek benefits for her friend. A friend is just a friend, and it's not worth making a man feel awkward.

Xiao Zhao's group has Re Yizha, a friend from her modeling days; Yin Li's group has Zhang Meng, a junior from the same company; Zhou Zhiruo's group has Yuan Shanshan, her roommate. She has too many friends, but only one man.

"As expected, something really unexpected has happened," Bai Bing sighed.

If it weren't for the unexpected appearance of the bearded man, this game would have been uneventful.

The bearded man treated casting like a dish, taking half for himself and leaving the other half for Chunqiu.

He considered the roles of Xiao Zhao and Zhou Zhiruo to be his for the taking, and stated this on multiple occasions.

"An unexpected thing happened." Yang Mi perked up. The soundproofing backstage was pretty good, but the arguing could still be clearly heard from here.

As soon as she finished speaking, Tong Liya pushed open the door, looking anxious. "Wood, come quick, they're about to fight."

wood?

Bai Bing and Yang Mi both turned to look at Liu Jing, focusing only on the title and ignoring the fight that followed.

They wouldn't address someone like that unless there's a certain relationship between them.

Bai Bing was so close to the boss that she didn't dare call him "wooden blockhead" even once.

The three were puzzled. When did these two become so close? Good heavens, they really don't discriminate, they can even bring themselves to hurt a dark-skinned girl.

Liu Jing didn't notice the three women's gazes. "I'm still here, how dare they fight and cause trouble? They're tired of living!"

As for Tong Liya calling him "wooden," he didn't find it unusual; the two had known each other for four or five years.

Tong Liya has been studying at the Central Academy of Drama for the past few years, even more diligently than Shu Chang. She rarely comes to the company and has even fewer opportunities to meet Liu Jing.

Gao Yuanyuan knew these things, but Bai Bing really didn't.

When casting for "The Book and the Sword," Cai Xukun wanted Tong Liya to play Princess Xiangxiang. But after meeting Liu Shishi, he simply abandoned her.

Seeing her pitiful state, Liu Jing felt pity and took her back to Chunqiu. At that time, they were preparing "Huanxi Sha," which contained many dance scenes, and he entrusted this work to Tong Liya.

He knows a lot about the dances of the Spring and Autumn Period, but that's all he knows; he doesn't know how to choreograph them.

Liu Jing described the scene, and Tong Liya choreographed it; the collaboration was very pleasant.

Tong Liya lived up to expectations; her dance performance of "Huanxi Sha" was outstanding, and that's when their friendship was established.

He was only fourteen or fifteen years old at the time, and Tong Liya was not yet twenty. Of course, she had the right to call him "blockhead".

Liu Jing went out, and the arguing became even louder.

He stepped back to Gao Yuanyuan's side, letting Commander Gao walk in the middle and at the front, highlighting the leader's authority.

"To fight" means that a real fight didn't break out.

With so many staff members present, a fight breaking out would be a dereliction of duty on their part.

Several people entered the lounge, where only a middle-aged woman was jumping up and down and cursing in her dialect, while being pulled away by two makeup artists.

The one being scolded was none other than Sobhur, the most imposing and powerful man on the field.

His face flushed red, and he clenched his fists, wanting to go over and give him a few punches.

Although he couldn't understand it, it must have sounded terrible. If it weren't for his daughter's future, and if this happened back in their hometown, he certainly wouldn't have put up with it.

Two makeup artists were comforting Sob and Er, while Nazha timidly hid behind her father.

"Her mouth is so dirty, give her a good wash." Gao Yuanyuan said with a stern face.

He Zhuoyan quickly pulled his aunt away, telling her to stop, otherwise he would have to withdraw from the competition.

Auntie shut up; she understood the implications.

"What happened?" Gao Yuanyuan asked.

The woman seemed to have found someone to take charge. "Commander Gao, this little vixen bumped into my niece and almost prevented her from participating in the competition. She did it on purpose, relying on her connections..."

"Did I ask you?" Gao Yuanyuan snapped.

"You'll hear the same thing from anyone, that little vixen who sells her body..."

Sob and Er cursed and rushed over to hit someone. The two makeup artists couldn't stop him; he barged past them and rushed straight to the woman.

He swung his fist, as big as a bowl, ready to smash it.

Liu Jing was there, and of course he wouldn't let him continue fighting; even if he was in the right, he would be wrong. Besides, this was backstage; such a punch would only cause a lot of trouble. If he wanted to fight, he should go outside; he wouldn't even bother to look at him.

Sob and Er were panting heavily; he felt as if his wrists were being clamped in iron clamps. "She insulted my daughter."

"Would hitting her solve the problem?" Liu Jing asked.

“Yes,” Sobher responded.

Liu Jingshen agreed, saying it reminded him of his own past. He added, "If anyone were to insult Qianqian like that to my face, no one could stop me."

His gaze turned cold as he looked at the woman, deciding to leave it to Commander Gao to handle.

The woman was already dumbfounded; she was so arrogant because she knew she wouldn't get beaten up.

Only when the fist was right in front of him did he realize he was afraid. "He Zhuoyan, you speak," Gao Yuanyuan called on him.

“I was rehearsing when Nazha came off stage and bumped into me. That was over, and I didn't make her apologize. But then her father suddenly rushed over and tried to hit me, and of course my aunt wouldn't allow it…”

"She lied, she...she tripped me, and she cursed at me...cursed me for sleeping with the director." Nazha cried in distress.

"Xiao Dong, pull up the surveillance footage," Gao Yuanyuan ordered, then warned, "There are surveillance cameras everywhere in the back office; there are no blind spots. Since everyone has their own version of events, let the surveillance footage speak for itself."

"Okay! I'll go find the monitoring room right now." Bai Bing turned and left decisively.

Commander Gao is just bragging. There are so many sensitive areas in the backstage area; how could there be no blind spots in the monitoring?

There are indeed surveillance cameras at the entrance and exit of the stage, but the place where the two people argued was outside the camera's range.

Thanks to their experience of working together more than ten times, she and Gao Yuanyuan have a great understanding of each other.

“The staff is very busy right now, and it will take some time to check the surveillance footage, which will also affect the progress of the event. I’m giving you a chance to apologize and let this matter go. If we wait until the surveillance footage is released, withdrawing from the competition will be a minor issue; our organizing committee will also hold her accountable.” Gao Yuanyuan changed the subject.

He Zhuoyan's expression was unpredictable, but everyone present was shrewd and knew who was right and who was wrong.

She hesitated for a moment and did not step forward.

Gao Yuanyuan said with a somber expression, "You can't bring your phones backstage, and you're unaware of the changes happening outside. Director Zhang violated the principles of fairness and impartiality in our event by engaging in blatant insider manipulation. After deliberation by the organizing committee, it has been decided that he has been dismissed from all his positions. To put it simply, whether it's the casting event or the filming of the TV series, he has absolutely nothing to do with it anymore. The work that Director Zhang was in charge of before will now be handled by Director Yu."

He Zhuoyan's expression changed drastically. Her greatest source of confidence was not Huayi, but the bearded director.

Huayi considers the three champions of Yahoo Search Star a joke and doesn't value them at all.

Chen Kaige's team shot a few commercials with Ailijiang Kurban, but nothing came of it.

Zhao Liying, from Feng Xiaogang's team, fared even worse; she ended up working as an assistant in Fan Bingbing's studio. When Fan Bingbing went to the talent agency to ask for her back, the agent didn't try to persuade her to stay and simply handed over the contract.

She heard from the bearded man yesterday that Zhao Liying had made it through three rounds of auditions for Yin Li's group and had a very high chance of winning.

The other person was just starting to get important roles, while she was already the female lead.

Her debut role was Shuang'er in "The Deer and the Cauldron". She was handpicked by the bearded man to be the female lead in "The Legend of the Great Tang Heroes", which had just finished filming.

Of the three, she was the most successful.

This shows that choosing the right company is not necessarily important; following the right person is more important.

"Commander Gao, I'm sorry..."

"Don't apologize to me," Gao Yuanyuan interrupted. "You're too green to play these games with me."

If it weren't for the fact that kicking someone out at the last minute would have had a negative impact, she wouldn't have kept that person at all.

The championship? No way. There's no chance of any more dramas related to the Spring and Autumn Period.

"Nazha, I'm sorry, I was completely bewitched..." He Zhuoyan apologized sincerely, his attitude was very proper.

She couldn't afford to be dishonest; with her biggest backer gone, she had lost all confidence.

She realized that she had misunderstood Nazha.

The bearded man was dismissed, while Yu Min stayed, clearly indicating that the two had parted ways.

Yu Min stopped promoting her and started promoting other people instead, and here's why.

As for Nazha sleeping with someone, she doesn't have time for that, after all, the bearded man incident just happened.

The story begins with Yu Min's special treatment of Nazha. She encountered Nazha at the exit of the venue, and Nazha greeted her.

The other person's elaborate makeup disgusted her.

She perceived the other person's kind smile as mockery.

Anger welled up inside her, and evil thoughts took hold. She stretched out her foot to trip Nazha, wanting to embarrass her and, ideally, hit her face, to see how she could participate in the audition.

Naza stumbled, but thanks to her dance background, she didn't fall.

She questioned He Zhuoyan, who muttered under his breath, "At such a young age, you're already learning to sell yourself. It must have been very comfortable spending time with that old man last night."

Naza is the apple of her parents' eye and has been well protected since she was a child. She has never heard of such things.

She returned to the lounge and complained to her father.

Of course, Dad was unwilling, but he wasn't afraid either; at worst, he would withdraw from the competition.

"It's okay." Naza hid behind her father and accepted the apology.

Gao Yuanyuan was speechless. She hadn't even said anything yet, and she'd already said "it's okay." The victim was already in such a state; if she kept harping on it, it would only make her seem petty.

"He Zhuoyan's total score will be deducted two points. This lady's behavior has had a significant impact on the event. You are not welcome here and can leave." After Gao Yuanyuan finished speaking, there was complete silence.

"Lunch is ready in the cafeteria, everyone go and eat," Gao Yuanyuan said before leaving the lounge.

It's already 12:30, so the remaining two activities will be held in the afternoon.

Today is Saturday, and not many people are at work. The Chunqiu Cafeteria is not as quiet as usual.

Naza and her father were sitting in a corner, enjoying their meal.

“Dad, Commander Gao was so impressive. Didn’t you see He Zhuoyan’s expression? At that time…”

Naza described the scene and her feelings with great enthusiasm. Her father had already finished half a plate of rice, while she had only taken two bites like a kitten.

Sob and Er smiled broadly, occasionally interjecting a few words to ensure the girl's words didn't get to the point.

"Dad, you said the entertainment industry is too chaotic and being an actor has no future. Look how cool Gao Zhizhu is. Before filming 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber,' she was just a nobody. In just five years, she went from Zhou Zhiruo to the executive producer of 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.'" Nazha couldn't contain her emotions; she wanted to be like Gao Zhizhu.

This is not because there is no hope, but because you suddenly realize that your path is similar to the other person's.

The other person debuted as Zhou Zhiruo, and I will debut as Xiao Zhao; the similarities are uncanny.

Commander Gao's experience is incredibly rational.

"Her achievements are not due to her portrayal of Zhou Zhiruo, but rather to the mentor she met," Sobuheer said, quite troubled.

I originally wanted to broaden the girl's horizons, let her know the darkness and cruelty of the entertainment industry, and dispel her idea of ​​becoming a star.

I saw some darkness, but I didn't encounter cruelty. I held the Snow Lotus Cup in a daze, walked into the finals in a confused state, and even temporarily won first place.

Aren't they said there are behind-the-scenes deals in casting and auditions? I haven't seen any. This way I can take my daughter home and let her go to school properly.

“Dad, I have a mentor too. I heard from the makeup artist that Young Master Jing admires me a lot. Don’t you know Grandma? What do you think about me going to him for help?” Naza looked at her father expectantly with bright eyes.

"Sigh! There are so many people who know Grandma, we'll just help her out with small favors, why should she consider you her mentor?" Sobu and Er were even more worried. This young master Jing didn't have a good reputation online, and he had been involved in scandals with quite a few female celebrities.

There's no smoke without fire; not all rumors are true, but some are definitely true.

My daughter is so beautiful and outstanding. If she falls into the hands of a playboy, wouldn't she be like a lamb being led to the slaughter?

He was worried, very worried, what could he do?

He was very stubborn, and his daughter inherited that trait from him; she was even more stubborn.

If the father and daughter both act stubbornly, he definitely won't win.

"Dad, he's here, and it looks like he's coming for us." Naza's eyes darted around; she saw her father's worry and was thinking about how to persuade him.

The surroundings were a bit noisy and strange. Naza looked up and saw Jing Shao walking over with a tray of food.

Her eyes lit up; my mentor had arrived, and he was walking the red carpet.

"Hello, may I sit here?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.

Just as Sob and Er were about to speak, Naza quickly stood up, wiped the stool with her sleeve, and said, "Yes, yes, you can sit down."

Dad is silent now. He's never seen you so diligent at home.

"How's the food in the cafeteria? I was planning to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude, but I didn't expect our first meal together would be in the cafeteria." Liu Jing thanked him, and was met with a giggle, which sounded even more infectious than Liu Shishi's laughter.

“It’s very clean, and the meal is plentiful, including our local cuisine,” Sobher said quickly.

“Since we’re of the same generation according to seniority, I’ll call you Brother Suobu,” Liu Jing said with a smile.

"You already knew? I didn't mean to use connections, I really didn't intend to get in through back channels." Sob and Er scratched their heads, somewhat embarrassed.

He definitely didn't intend to use connections; otherwise, he would have gone directly to the old lady.

Even if they really did use connections, they wanted their daughter to be rejected, so that they could fulfill their promise to her while also discouraging her enthusiasm.

But he couldn't reveal his thoughts, especially not to his daughter.

"Brother Sobu?" Nazha was stunned as soon as she put rice in her mouth.

“Yeah! Your dad said that since I’m his generation, you have to call me uncle,” Liu Jing joked.

"Uncle?" Nazha asked in surprise. The family hierarchy was quite complicated, and the younger generation didn't pay much attention to such things.

"Sigh!" Liu Jing agreed readily.

"Uncle." Naza's eyes lit up. She thought he was a cold and aloof young master, but she didn't expect him to be so witty.

Suddenly, I realized that Young Master Jing wasn't some aloof young master, but rather like the older brother next door.

"Hello, my dear niece." Liu Jing said with a smile.

Naza called him "Uncle" crisply and clearly, which made Liu Jing feel refreshed and happy.

Suddenly I realized that it doesn't matter if I don't call him "brother," and it seems more comfortable to call him "uncle."

"Dad, you've helped me find another elder?" Nazha rolled her eyes. This uncle really knows how to take advantage of people.

"Grandma is of a higher generation." Sob and Er were engrossed in eating and didn't notice the two's little secret.

He felt that seniority was just seniority, and there was nothing wrong with his daughter calling him "uncle".

"Dad, you didn't drink today either." Naza put her hand to her forehead, looking defeated by her father.

Back in her hometown, she was surrounded by elders every few days.

No matter who my dad drinks with, he loves to talk about seniority, mentioning that he has many brothers and uncles, and she has many uncles and grandfathers.

Naza really dislikes it; she dislikes her father drinking and dislikes him randomly claiming relatives.

But this time there was no dislike, only secret joy and excitement.

Dad is really something else; she only wanted to find a mentor, so Dad helped her find a relative.

A mentor who hasn't even entered into the family is nowhere near as reliable as an uncle-nephew relationship.

"Brother Sobu, would you like some wine?" Liu Jing asked.

"Maybe...we shouldn't?" Sob really wanted some, but his daughter kicked him, so he reluctantly gave up.

“Uncle, don’t let him drink. He’s a heavy drinker. I have a competition this afternoon. Why don’t you treat him to drinks tonight?” Nazha suggested.

Sob and Er looked up blankly. "I didn't even say I'd drink tonight, and you've already arranged it for me?"
Before you left, didn't you promise Mom that I wouldn't touch a drop of alcohol?

Naza winked at her father, "Show me the same spirit you have at the dinner table. Whether I can pay my respects to the mountain lord depends entirely on you, Dad."

Liu Jing is very shrewd; he saw right through her—this girl was going to cause trouble for her father.

He smiled and advised, "You two are my benefactors. Since you've come to Yandu, I must do my best to be a good host. Drink less tonight, and don't worry, I definitely won't treat you to a meal in the cafeteria."

(End of this chapter)