Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 296 Red Plum Blossoms in the Snow, A Dance That Captivates the City
"Shishi, you!"

In front of the film crew's RV, Song Ci stared blankly at Liu Shishi, who was dressed in a beautiful Qing Dynasty palace costume and bowed gracefully to her upon meeting her.

This action startled even Liu Shishi herself.

The moment she saw Mr. Song, she subconsciously imagined bowing to her husband, the head of the household, just like a woman in the Qing Dynasty.

Looking at his wife, who seemed to have traveled from the Qing Dynasty, Song Ci sighed deeply. This was probably a side effect of getting too into character.

It can't be hidden by simply applying makeup or forcing a smile.

He stepped forward, took his wife's soft hand, and whispered, "Shibao, let's talk in the car."

Liu Shishi breathed a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat helpless. She could roughly guess why her husband had suddenly traveled all the way to Hengdian.

I originally wanted to keep it a secret, but it was exposed as soon as we met.

Once in the car, the couple sat on the sofa and whispered to each other.

Jiang Yuanyuan, understanding the situation, closed the car door, got out, and waited, leaving the two deeply in love with each other alone.

Song Ci held Miss Liu's soft, delicate body in his arms, his fingertips feeling the smoothness of her Qing Dynasty palace attire, his face filled with worry and concern.
"Shishi, I'm really worried about you. You're already like this after only twenty-odd years of acting. What will happen after three months?"

Liu Shishi leaned against her husband's warm embrace, playing with the exquisite brooch on his suit lapel, and said softly with her cherry-like lips, "Yiyi, don't you usually dislike wearing brooches?"

"I'm not here to see you, so I need to look presentable. Okay, let's not change the subject."

Liu Shishi nuzzled her little head against Song Ci's chest, like a docile kitten:
"Don't worry, honey. I've been busy figuring out Ruoxi's mindset these past few days. I got a little too into character at first, but I'm already adjusting myself."

Director Li also intended to film several tragic scenes ahead of schedule, thinking that once they got through these scenes, there wouldn't be any problems.

Song Ci sat up slightly and cupped Miss Liu's fair and delicate face in her hands: "Look into my eyes!"

Liu Shishi raised her eyes and looked at her husband's sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. She especially loved the starlight in the depths of his eyes, which held endless tenderness and affection.

"You must remember, whether it's Liu Shishi, Zhang Xiao, or Ruoxi, they all belong to me, Song Ci! You are not allowed to be saddened by anyone else."

Hearing the hint of jealousy in Mr. Song's domineering words, Liu Shishi chuckled, and her depression dissipated considerably.

"Husband, you're so domineering! Do you want to steal a woman from a TV drama? Actually, the screenwriter has downplayed the romantic relationship between Ruoxi and the prince. I'm not saddened by either of them. What I feel more is that Ruoxi is powerless in the palace."

Listening to his wife's teasing, Song Ci said seriously, "It's not like I can't act in TV dramas. It's true that Ruoxi's love line has been downplayed, but I remember Zhang Xiao still has a boyfriend, right?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi's eyes flashed with surprise: "Honey, are you going to play Zhang Xiao's boyfriend?"

"Can't you?"

"Of course it will work! With your handsome face, if you appeared in a TV series, you'd definitely seduce all the young girls!"

Ms. Liu was initially delighted, but then shook her head and refused, saying, "Forget it. It would be too embarrassing for you, the richest man in the world, to play a small role."

Besides, your inexplicable appearance in "Scarlet Heart" is hard for me to explain to netizens.

"Hmph, then I won't show my face, but I'll make a sound!" Song Ci seemed to have gotten angry, determined to make her presence felt in "Scarlet Heart" and assert her dominance.

Liu Shishi frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and nodded gently: "Speaking out is fine, just make a small change to the plot."

A scene was improvised: Zhang Xiao initially argues with her boyfriend on the phone, but when she travels back in time, she has reconciled with him.

"Okay! Let's arrange the scenes involving Zhang Xiao this way. What about Ruoxi?"

Liu Shishi smiled charmingly, her eyes filled with tenderness: "My lord, Ruoxi is right in front of you now, why are you still thinking about TV dramas?"

Feeling the mischievous little hand reaching into her suit, Song Ci coughed lightly: "Shishi, isn't it a bit inconvenient in the car?"

Liu Shishi bit her lip, her expression extremely alluring, her eyes full of reproach: "You hypocrite! Last time, also in the car, when I was playing Long Kui wearing the wide-sleeved fairy dress, why didn't you say it was inconvenient?"

"I was worried it would be inconvenient for you, in case you need to touch up your makeup for filming or something!"

Liu Shishi breathed a sweet breath into her husband's ear and said softly, "I've taken the day off. You can have the whole afternoon."

Song Ci could no longer resist Miss Liu's tender affections, and her hands began to explore the silky ancient costume: "Why is this Qing Dynasty costume so difficult to remove!"

Seeing her husband's impatient look, Liu Shishi chuckled, gracefully stood up, reached out to pull down the curtains, and then fell back into Song Ci's arms.

In a short while, heavy breathing and hoarse shouts filled the narrow carriage.

After an unknown amount of time, Cai Yinong arrived at the film set upon hearing the news and saw Jiang Yuanyuan circling the RV from afar.

"Is Chairman Song inside?"

Seeing Jiang Yuanyuan nod, Cai Yinong prepared to get into the car, but just as he was about to knock on the door, he suddenly remembered the incident with the "Chinese Paladin 3" crew and hesitated, not wanting to disturb the young couple's good time.

"How long has Chairman Song been here?"

The assistant seemed to understand the female CEO's question, and blushed shyly as she replied, "It's been more than two hours."

Cai Yinong mentally calculated the time. Even if Boss Song was young and healthy, Sister Yi was delicate and weak and probably couldn't last that long. She must be done by now, so he went up and knocked on the door.

Inside the RV, Liu Shishi slumped on the sofa and groaned weakly, "Song Yiyi, now I finally understand why you gave me the RV. It was for your own convenience."

As Song Ci dried the water from his hair with a towel, he carefully observed his wife.

Although he looked tired, the sorrow and melancholy between his brows had dissipated considerably, and he felt gratified, knowing that his hard work had not been in vain.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. "Shishi, may I come in?"

Liu Shishi rubbed her aching waist, struggled to get up, glared at Song Ci, and then slowly opened the car door.

Cai Yinong entered the carriage and subtly sized her up. He noticed that although the eldest sister was still dressed in Qing Dynasty attire, her previously styled hair had become loose.

The disheveled hair still had a few glistening water droplets, which told you that the two of them had only recently finished their intimate moment.

Looking at Sister Yi more closely, I saw that her face was glowing with health, and there was a hint of spring between her brows. Her previous haggard and miserable state had long since disappeared.

Unable to resist teasing, he said, "Shishi, a heart ailment needs a heart remedy. It seems that Chairman Song is your heart remedy." Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi blushed. In the heat of the moment, her mind had been completely blank from being tormented by that stinky man, and she no longer cared about getting into character or Ruoxi.

Song Ci sat upright on the sofa, her collar slightly open, exuding a carefree and unrestrained air. After recognizing the person who had arrived, she greeted him, "President Cai, how have you been?"

"Hello, Chairman Song. I heard you came to visit the set, so I came to see you."

Song Ci nodded in acknowledgment: "I've come to visit Shishi on set."

Cai Yinong, being a shrewd person, knew exactly what Boss Song was up to. He remarked, "Getting into character and getting out of character are things that actors always have to face. Shishi can only adjust her own state. But since you came, I see she's much happier."

"You should also try to comfort her when I'm not around."

"Don't worry, Director Li is very experienced and has been keeping an eye on Shishi's condition."

After discussing Liu Shishi's filming situation, Song Ci asked, "I heard from Shishi that Tangren is preparing to go public?"

Cai Yi-nong nodded: "We do have that plan."

"Then Mr. Cai, you need to work harder. With Tangren currently producing only one drama a year, its revenue and risk resistance are still a long way from meeting the standards for listing."

Cai Yinong is clearly aware of Tangren's problems: "We are already adjusting the project schedule. Starting this year, we plan to transition from three dramas in two years to two dramas a year. However, this will take time and cannot be rushed."

After all, Tang Dynasty was part of Liu Shishi's career, so Song Ci couldn't help but point out: "The progress is still too slow!"

Leaving aside Huayi Brothers, which is already listed, even companies like Enlight Media and Huace Media produce three to five self-produced projects a year. This doesn't even include other invested film and television productions.

Cai Yinong gave a wry smile: "President Song, you know the situation of Tangren. A few years ago, it almost went bankrupt. It has only recently recovered. It takes time to build up our wealth."

Sitting next to Song Ci, Liu Shishi saw K's embarrassed expression and quickly tried to smooth things over: "Honey, it always takes time for a company to grow and expand. If you have any good ideas, you can give K some pointers."

"Tangren has a strong production team, so we can start by producing one or two more web series to test the waters."

"A web series?" Cai Yinong immediately became curious.

Song Ci patiently explained: "Yes, it won't be broadcast on satellite TV. It will be filmed and sold to video websites. Currently, the regulations in this area are relatively relaxed, so we can film some novel topics."

A TV series doesn't need a huge investment; if you control costs well, making money isn't difficult.

Cai Yinong nodded thoughtfully, taking the matter to heart.

With the booming development of online video platforms, it's definitely worth trying if the costs are low; it might just be the key to forging a new path.

After humbly asking Boss Song for advice on some issues related to web dramas, Liu Shishi chimed in, telling Sister K about the plot regarding Zhang Xiao that she and her husband had just discussed.

The fact that the richest man only spoke out but did not show his face made Cai Yinong feel a little regretful, but he still agreed, saying, "It's entirely possible. Maybe it can even become a little Easter egg in the show. When you officially announce it one day, it will be a wonderful story."

Song Ci stayed in Hengdian for a brief two days.

These past two days, he put aside many other matters to accompany Liu Shishi to relax and chat, soothing her mood. He also took the time to record Zhang Xiao's boyfriend.

On the last day of April, night fell and the moonlight was as clear as water.

At this time, the other actors in the crew had already finished work and left the set, but Liu Shishi still had one last scene to film that night.

A scene not in the original novel, added by director Li Guoli, is a solo dance in the snow by the female lead, Ruoxi.

Originally, this scene was scheduled for the last few days of the filming schedule, but the lead actress insisted on bringing it up to tonight, wanting to perform this stunning dance in front of her beloved on the eve of Song Ci's return to the capital, and to show him her most beautiful side.

In the darkness, Song Ci stood quietly and discreetly at the edge of the studio, unnoticed by the busy crew.

Liu Shishi stood before the camera, dressed in gorgeous red robes, as fiery as flames, creating a striking yet harmonious contrast with the surrounding white snow and glass. She seemed to have stepped out of an ancient painting, exuding a pristine and noble aura, so beautiful that it was almost blinding.

"Shishi, so beautiful." Song Ci murmured, gazing affectionately at Liu Shishi not far away, her eyes filled with a hint of infatuation, as if nothing else existed, and she was the only one in her eyes.

Overhearing the richest man's praise, Cai Yinong couldn't help but exclaim, "President Song, it's truly the greatest luck of Shishi's life to have met you. Sometimes I wonder why your love for her is so deep and passionate."

The Song Dynasty poem is characterized by its dreamy gaze, wandering thoughts, and ethereal tone. It seems to be both an answer to Cai Yinong's question and a confession of the love hidden deep in the heart.

"In the prime of my life, I met someone as bright as the moon. From then on, no matter how good other people were, they couldn't catch my eye."

"Silence, all units, pay attention." With the director's command, a spotlight suddenly shone on the lead dancer, opening the curtain on this stunning solo dance.

Liu Shishi danced gracefully to the music, twirling and leaping in the swirling snow. Every step she took created ripples in time, and every dance depicted the delicate emotions within.

Red plum petals fluttered in the wind, occasionally tangling with her hair, adding to her ethereal, otherworldly beauty.

Snowflakes gently kissed her cheeks, yet seemed hesitant to disturb this ethereal beauty, silently witnessing this eternal moment.

At this moment, Liu Shishi was completely lost in the moment, her eyes fixed on only one person. She only wanted to complete this breathtaking dance in front of her beloved.

The lead dancer's eyes were filled with deep affection and captivating beauty, shifting with each dance move, sometimes gentle as water, sometimes sorrowful and melancholic. Every glance, every expression, seemed to convey the emotions in her heart through dance.

The red plum blossom danced in her hand, its delicate petals occasionally drifting down and leaving crimson spots on the snow, like broken thoughts or the marks of fate.

"A dance of white snow and red plum blossoms, how many hearts yearn for the white moonlight."

Time seemed to stand still. Song Ci murmured softly, looking at the radiant little green plum in front of her, fully displaying her charm, and couldn't help but feel a myriad of emotions.

As the dance drew to a close, Liu Shishi slowly stopped her graceful movements, stood in the middle of the snow, and remained lost in thought for a long time.

Snowflakes fluttered down, landing on her shoulders, hair, and red dress, making her look like an ice goddess.

The eldest sister slightly raised her head, gazing at the falling snowflakes, a faint sadness and endless thoughts in her eyes. She still held the red plum blossom tightly in her hand, standing proudly in the cold wind; the whole scene was serene and beautiful.

On set, everyone from the director to the lighting and cinematographers was amazed by Liu Shishi's breathtaking red plum blossom dance in the snowy night.

Cai Yinong's eyes sparkled: "One dance and she's a legend! Shi Shi's dance just now will definitely be the most brilliant and dazzling scene in the entire 'Scarlet Heart' series."

The eldest sister, Lianhua, moved gracefully to Song Ci's side, her eyes filled with shyness and anticipation, and threw herself into his arms: "How did I dance?"

Song Ci gently stroked her jade-like back and said from the bottom of her heart: "Red plum blossoms in the snow, a dance that could topple a city. With you in this life, what more could I ask for?"

(End of this chapter)