Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 333 Room Card
Gao Yuanyuan loves flowers, and her house is decorated like a garden.

After Liu Jing finished showering, Commander Gao, who was both incompetent and loved to play, had already fallen asleep.

He expended 50,000 points of entertainment energy, patted his shapely buttocks, and gave the "flower arranging" skill to Da Meiyuan.

The person smacked their lips, as if dreaming of eating some delicious food, hummed twice, turned over, and went back to sleep.

"You weren't born in the Year of the Sheep, you should have been born in the Year of the Pig."

Liu Jing muttered to himself, "He fell asleep so quickly and so soundly."

He was wide awake, the windows were tightly shut, the curtains were drawn, and the room was filled with an atmosphere of passion.

Liu Jing put on his clothes and quietly opened the door. He wasn't going out to visit anyone; he just wanted some fresh air.

Walking down the street, it wasn't late at night yet. In May, the nightlife in the south is quite vibrant.

Facing the evening breeze, with no sound of wind, Liu Jing was silently pondering "The Message".

The script and the novel of "The Message" swirled in his mind as he compared them.

"It really is a ready-made script, with complete scenes and lines, much better than the draft provided by the scriptwriting department."

Liu Jing found a roadside food stall, ordered some grilled skewers and two bottles of beer, and enjoyed them all by himself.

The novel is less than 200,000 words, and the screenplay is more than 30,000 words.

The script simplifies the historical background, condenses all the conflicts into a closed Qiu Manor, downplays the details of cryptography, and highlights torture and psychological warfare, creating a tense and exciting escape room atmosphere that is indeed more suitable for the screen.

Wu Zhiguo's needle torture and electric shock torture, Gu Xiaomeng's rope torture, Bai Xiaonian's scrubbing torture, and Li Ningyu's measuring torture.

Just thinking about it sent chills down Liu Jing's spine; the original author of this script was truly perverted.

The script compresses all the plot into two hours, cuts out subplots, focuses on the conflict, and enhances the visual stimulation and emotional tension, transforming a rather cold spy novel into a suspenseful script.

In the novel, Gu Xiaomeng's fate is open-ended; in the script, Gu Xiaomeng is given the disguise of a rich girl who transmits intelligence through bubble stitching, becoming a tragic hero.

Wu Zhiguo, whose appearance is not particularly distinctive, becomes a tough guy in the script.

Wang Tianxiang, who had almost no screen time, was upgraded to the core of the villains in the script, with a cunning and ruthless personality.

In the novel, Takeda has a low profile, but in the script, he becomes the Japanese officer who leads the interrogation.

The character was portrayed very successfully. Liu Jing only needed to read the script to instantly conjure up an image of the character in his mind.

The script also created the character Bai Xiaonian, an effeminate commander's attendant, who is essentially a rabbit-like figure.

Compared to the novel, it has less depth, but the characters are more vivid and the ending is more impactful.

The mole in the novel is Li Ningyu, who uses his skills to dissect hidden intelligence and ultimately escapes through sophisticated psychological warfare.

The "Old Ghost" in the script is Gu Xiaomeng, who works with Wu Zhiguo to transmit intelligence using codes.

“Novels are intellectual games, while films are stages for humanity. The script still has many flaws, but with this revision, the theme is elevated, and the spirit of collectivist sacrifice is more in line with mainstream values.” Liu Jing sighed, spilling a glass on the ground. “The nation is on the verge of extinction, and we can only do our utmost to save it. Well done, Gu Xiaomeng, this glass is for you. No matter how difficult the filming is, I will film this script.”

One glass after another, the two bottles of beer were quickly emptied, and Liu Jing began to consider the flaws in the script.

One person's plan is short-sighted, two people's plans are long-sighted, and a scriptwriting team can always achieve perfection.

He planned to show off a bit and then throw the script at the screenwriters in a few days.

Look, this is my adaptation. Let's all take a look.

boom……

A case of beer was placed on the table. "Hey handsome, can we share a table?"

Liu Jing looked up and was taken aback; two unexpected people had arrived.

"It's no fun drinking alone." Another beautiful woman smiled brightly.

"Sorry, I have an appointment with someone." Liu Jing tidied up the mess on the table. He wouldn't be surprised to run into either of them alone. But seeing these two together would be strange to anyone.

The visitors were Fan Xiaopang and Zhang Ziyi. It's rare for the "Four Dan and Two Bing" (referring to four top actresses and two top actresses in China) to appear together, because they are really fighting fiercely.

No matter where they are, whether in public or in private, in public or on set, they show no mercy when they start tearing each other apart.

When the two soldiers and Zhou Gongzi were all at Huayi, they created many memorable moments.

"Which beautiful girl did you meet up with?" Fan Xiaopang pursed her lips; she already knew the answer.

“Big star Fan Bingbing.” Liu Jing paused for a moment, then continued, “And international superstar Zhang Ziyi.”

Fan Xiaopang rolled his eyes. "He's deliberately trying to provoke me."

"Haha, you're waiting for Bingbing, aren't you?" Zhang Ziyi laughed heartily.

She and Liu Jing were innocent, their relationship was just so-so, but she absolutely believed that Liu Jing had slept with the man next to her.

There's nothing to be curious about. Everyone has several legs, and everyone has several beds.

Many people in the entertainment industry know that Liu Jing and Fan Xiaopang are having an affair, but few take it seriously.

Film crew couples, fleeting romances, takeout services, casual friendships, like-minded people, polite sex—these things are commonplace and really nothing to worry about.

"What are you doing in the middle of the night?" Liu Jing chuckled, but Zhang Ziyi's laughter was so exaggerated that it was almost embarrassing.

"We just finished filming 'Bodyguards and Assassins,' and Sister Ziyi was a little hungry, so I came out with her to get something to eat," Fan Xiaopang explained.

Filming for "Bodyguards and Assassins" began last month, but ultimately failed to achieve the feat of "four Heavenly Kings on the same stage, four actresses and two actresses competing for attention".

Liu Jing wasn't enthusiastic about this at all; what good would it do to get everyone together?

Old Xu and Shou Bing could resolve the issue with a single phone call, so Liu Jing felt it was pointless and only invited Liu Dehua and Zhang Ziyi as a side trip.

Director Teddy Chan was busy with preparations, and he didn't care about the four actresses and two actresses; the four Heavenly Kings performing on the same stage was his dream.

The director successfully invited Jacky Cheung and Leon Lai, Liu Jing invited Andy Lau, and Sister Li helped him successfully get Aaron Kwok to join him. He actually accomplished this feat.

"Thank you for your hard work. I'll go order some more meat skewers." Liu Jing felt even more strange. He had often heard Fan Xiaopang curse his competitors in private, and Zhang Ziyi was one of them.

The two of them going out to eat together late at night just seems so incongruous.

"Hehe, no need, I already ordered. I was just passing by and it looked like you, I didn't expect it to really be you." Fan Xiaopang winked, giving a coded message: It wasn't that I came over on purpose, it's just that this woman next to me wanted to bother you.

"Bingbing has such good eyesight, recognizing Young Master Jing from afar. I didn't believe it; who is Young Master Jing, why would he come to a roadside stall like this? But upon closer inspection, he stands out from the crowd, handsome and dashing—it's definitely Young Master Jing! Bingbing is amazing, she's good at recognizing people, especially men." Liu Jing could hear the sarcasm in Zhang Ziyi's voice; this was the familiar tone.

"Sister Ziyi, what are you saying? I recognize Young Master Jing because we're close. Sister Ziyi not only has good eyesight, but also excellent taste. You were just engaged to Young Master Huo, and now you're engaged to a tycoon from Time Warner. That 12-carat diamond ring almost blinded me. When can I let you see it, little sister? I heard it's worth tens of millions." Fan Xiaopang gritted his teeth, thinking, "Damn it, saying I have a good eye for men in front of Liu Jing is just trying to provoke me."

Zhang Ziyi made it obvious that she wanted to seduce men, without even trying to hide it.

Fan Xiaopang is very familiar with Zhang Ziyi's methods and understands men's desire to woo women, so he subtly points out the other person's current relationship status.

"Oh my, my sister's already bought a multi-million dollar mansion, what's a pigeon egg to her? Just find a few men to fawn over, and you'll have all kinds of eggs." Zhang Ziyi said sarcastically.

"I don't know how to act cute like Sister Ziyi. She feeds grapes in front of so many people, who knows what she feeds them in private."

“I fed you grapes, but my sister fed you poison. No wonder the new ‘Water Margin’ hasn’t even been officially announced yet, but they’ve already invited my sister to play Pan Jinlian. Haha, I think this role is perfect for you. You don’t even need an audition; you can just play yourself.”

"Sister Ziyi, you weren't just playing yourself in 'Memoirs of a Geisha,' were you? No wonder you won the award."

The two of them talked back and forth, making Liu Jing frown. "I was drinking alone, working on 'The Message,' my mind was bursting with inspiration, and you two ruined it."

"Are you two having a meal or arguing?" Liu Jing slammed his hand on the table, speaking very rudely.

He was extremely relieved; back then, he had even considered taking Zhang Ziyi under his wing, but thankfully it hadn't worked. If things continued like this every day, no one could stand it.

The clashes between Xixi, Yang Mi, Shu Chang, and Liu Shishi have already given him a major headache.

The destructive power of these two is equivalent to ten Yang Mis, twenty Shu Changs, and thirty Liu Shishis.

As he thought about it, he became worried again. Although Jing Tian was convenient, things might not be the same in the future.

Little flowers will eventually grow into big flowers. Will they be more troublesome than Fan Xiaopang and Zhang Ziyi then?

"Uh! Young Master Jing, I'm sorry, I'll punish myself with a drink." Zhang Ziyi said with a forced smile, realizing the man was getting impatient and that she had been somewhat rude.

Fan Xiaopang gave a light hum, showing no intention of punishing himself.

"She and her agent founded an independent production company, and their first film was 'Sophie's Revenge.' The director suggested that we show off our sisterly bond in public to generate buzz," Fan Xiaopang explained.

"Are you two busy?" Liu Jing picked up his wine glass. "If you're not busy, don't bother me while I'm drinking."

Fan Xiaopang and Zhang Ziyi are both shrewd people, and they immediately understood what Liu Jing meant.

“What could possibly happen between us? I just saw Young Master Jing and wanted to have a couple of drinks with you,” Zhang Ziyi quickly replied.

"Mmm! Come on, cheers!"

when……

After finishing one glass of wine, Liu Jing proposed another toast.

After downing two glasses of wine, Liu Jing wiped his mouth and said, "I've finished both glasses. You two can continue showing off your relationship. I'm going back now. Here's a suggestion: this is a film studio, celebrities are everywhere. You two should go outside; you'll be more noticeable that way."

Zhang Ziyi was stunned. So that's what you meant by downing two glasses in a row. And when I said I wanted to drink two bottles with you, were you going to chug two bottles in a row?

"Oh, right, I've already paid for what I ordered. These two drinks are on me." Liu Jing picked up a lighter, lit a cigarette, and shuffled away in his slippers.

"Goodnight, Young Master Jing." Fan Xiaopang suppressed a laugh; a familiar feeling was coming. Back when they weren't close, this guy acted just like this—lacking emotional intelligence, speaking bluntly, and capable of shutting people down with a few words.

"Young Master Jing, Young Master Jing, you've ordered too much food, we can't finish it..."

"Pack it up, don't waste it."

Zhang Ziyi quickly stood up; they hadn't even gotten to the important matter yet.

Fan Xiaopang picked up a lamb skewer and began to eat it slowly.

Haha, you think you can sabotage my escape route? You're no match. What kind of international star is Zhang Ziyi? Her threat level is nowhere near that of Gao Yuanyuan.

There's no need to apologize today; Gao Yuanyuan will definitely be here.

She's going to the Cannes Film Festival in a few days. People are more relaxed abroad, so she can properly apologize.

The man gave her a copy of "My Love from the Star," and she was a little worried about how to repay him this time. She had already given him everything she could, so should she sacrifice Zhao Liying?

Watching Zhang Ziyi and Liu Jing chat, she had another thought: "Should I sacrifice Zhang Ziyi?"
Forget it! This woman is too shrewd; I can't let a wolf into the house. If Liu Jing gets involved with her even a little bit, she'll definitely try to sabotage my escape route.

Fan Xiaopang was overthinking things; she assumed Zhang Ziyi was asking Liu Jing for resources.

"You're going to help her?" Liu Jing was also surprised. He and Fan Xiaopang had the same idea, but who knew that when the other party caught up with him, he would bring up something else.

“I met her abroad a while ago, and she was quite pitiful. My own family background wasn't great either, so I really understand how she feels. Even if Angela Chang recovers, she won't have a place in Hong Kong or Taiwan. I suggested she develop her career in mainland China. Liu Yifei owns Red Starwood, so she's not afraid of the Hong Kong and Taiwan music scene. But it seems she hasn't contacted you.” Zhang Ziyi sighed. You can't play mind games with some people, so she was direct and frank. “Although Angela Chang isn't formally trained, her voice is exceptionally good. I know many singers, and there are almost no singers with better talent than her. Such talent shouldn't be buried or faded away. I'm not her competitor; I was just looking out of admiration this time. Helping her was just one aspect, and I was also doing you a favor.”

"It seems you're determined to return to the Chinese entertainment industry," Liu Jing guessed.

"Yeah! We were chatting last year, and I said it myself. Hollywood isn't easy to make it big. If you want to succeed, you can't treat yourself like a human being. I approached Avi Nevo because I wanted some Warner Bros. resources. But then I found out he's a fraud. He doesn't have as much influence at Time Warner as you do." Zhang Ziyi sighed repeatedly. Even though it was a useless asset, outsiders didn't know it, so it could still be used like a chicken leg.

But there was no need to hide anything from Liu Jing. He had connections in Hollywood, and it was rumored that New Life Pictures had once again launched its acquisition of Lionsgate.

“Okay! I’ll keep an eye on Angela Chang’s situation. You’re right, she shouldn’t be overlooked. The Chinese music scene is currently being crushed by the Korean wave, and it definitely needs fresh blood and outstanding talent,” Liu Jing said with a smile.

Zhang Ziyi muttered to herself, "This sounds really awkward. It seems that Liu Yifei has shares in both SM Entertainment and New Star Films in South Korea."

"Fu Mao Records has sidelined her, and they're currently embroiled in a contract dispute. I have a good relationship with Wang Fei, and she has some influence at Fu Mao Records. I'll see if I can resolve this. However, Fu Mao Records isn't the biggest problem; her parents are. There's nothing I can do about that; it's their family matter." Zhang Ziyi had already learned about this beforehand, and since Liu Jing had an idea, she naturally wanted to push things through.

She had also learned about Liu Jing beforehand, and it seemed that beauty was no longer the only way to succeed.

"If this gets done, I'll owe you a favor." Liu Jing didn't mind accepting the other party's goodwill; it was nothing more than an exchange of resources.

"This is my room key. If Young Master Jing doesn't mind, let me make a good impression." Zhang Ziyi smiled. A favor is nothing compared to a long-term lover.

"Let's do it another day! I have filming early tomorrow morning. You guys continue drinking, I'm going back now." Liu Jing put the room key in his pocket and threw it away in front of them, as it would be too embarrassing for them.

Where did I put that room key from last time?
Liu Jing suddenly fell into deep thought, as if he had been taken away by Qianqian in the end.

"We don't have much to drink together. I have reporters on hand, so we should have enough material. I'll tell them not to involve Young Master Jing." Zhang Ziyi said with some regret. Another day isn't always better; the other party has already given their answer.

"It doesn't matter, I don't care about these things. You've already bought me two drinks, so I don't mind giving your new drama a boost," Liu Jing joked.

"Haha, Young Master Jing, you're a good friend." Zhang Ziyi laughed, this time her smile was less fake and more sincere.

Liu Jing waved, humming a little tune, and dragged his shoes away.

Zhang Ziyi sighed. This woman truly lives a carefree life, sleeping with the most beautiful people and doing meaningful things.

One must not be enslaved by material possessions, unafraid of public opinion, or confined by one's own mind. Only those with genuine abilities are qualified to express their true feelings; otherwise, it is merely affectation.

Zhang Ziyi glanced at Fan Xiaopang with disdain. With his good looks, what was there to be pretentious about?

"Zhang Liangying, Zhang Xiaofei, Zhang Xianzi, and now I've introduced another one, Angela Zhang. Qianqian is going to scold me again. What a coincidence. It's not that I have a grudge against anyone with the surname Zhang." Liu Jing muttered as he got out of the elevator, about to throw his room key into the trash can.

"Young Master Jing, what are you doing here?" A surprised voice interrupted Liu Jing's thoughts.

"Xiao Jiao, what are you doing?" Liu Jing asked in surprise. The girl had just come out of the house, dressed very casually. She wore a short skirt and a strapless top, and was carrying a fruit basket.

"I bought some strawberries, they're quite big and fresh, I was just about to bring them to you so you can try them." Zhang Tianai was overjoyed, but secretly complained. She should have opened the door a little later, then Young Master Jing would have knocked.

Young Master Jing is a passive person; he must be shocked now.

No wonder she misunderstood; her room wasn't far from the elevator, and she thought Liu Jing was coming to find her.

"Try something new?" Liu Jing thought with amusement. Was he suggesting he try strawberries? He wouldn't use cherries as an excuse like Jing Tian did, would he?

"Mmm! It's really sweet. Why don't you come inside and try some?" Zhang Tianai puffed out her chest, making her snow-white skin appear even more deep.

"Her figure is really good, almost flawless," Liu Jing exclaimed.

He felt a surge of desire, and thinking of Gao Yuanyuan inside the house, he made up his mind.

"I won't try it today, I'll try it another day." Liu Jing took a deep breath, and at this moment, he was channeling the spirit of Liu Xiahui.

"There's no time like the present, and nothing beats today. Freshness is fleeting, and strawberries are rare." Zhang Tianai pulled down her clothes, having already seen this part, she decided to take a good look.

Liu Jing pressed it down and inserted the thing in his hand. "Get some rest, your sister Yuanyuan is still waiting for me. Take care of this for me, goodnight!"

Zhang Tianai was a little confused. This looked like a room key?
She suddenly realized that it was indeed inconvenient with Gao Yuanyuan in the room, so he gave me a room key.

Get some rest? That's to get me to leave sooner.

What to do with it? Heh, leave it with me, the meaning is self-evident.

These three sentences aren't clear enough, but the last "goodnight" clearly means he wants to sleep with me.

(End of this chapter)