Huayu Tianxian: This director is such a hypocrite!

February 1st, 2 PM.

The press conference for "Chinese Paladin 1" was held at the Qingming Riverside Scene Scenic Area in Hengdian.

The press conference was held in a small auditorium with a small stage and rows of seats. The backdrop for the stage was a poster of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1".

The area under the stage was filled with cameras and microphones, and the clicking of cameras was incessant.

"Next up is the female lead of this drama, Liu Yifei, who is known as the 'Fairy Sister'!"

"Click click click—"

Behind the stage, Liu Yifei walked out with her hair in two buns, wearing a light green ancient costume. Two dimples hung lightly on the corners of her mouth, and two short hair ribbons swayed lightly behind her head as she walked.

"So fresh and beautiful!"

"Why don't we call her Fairy Sister? She's truly ethereal, born to do this."

Yifei, of course, couldn't hear the comments below. After a sweet self-introduction, she went to the side to wait.

Today's press conference was a bit shabby; the celebrities didn't even have a place to sit.

The host then introduced Hu Ge, who appeared in ancient costume. He was young, handsome, and had a roguish charm, which suited the role of Li Xiaoyao very well.

Ye Chong also auditioned for this role last year, but unfortunately...

This role was pre-selected; it's full of exchanges of interests. It's not something anyone can just pick.

The main cast and crew arrived quickly. The lead actors posed, introduced themselves, and took photos on stage. When the director and producer came on stage, they introduced the background of the production and some exciting details.

After a long hour, the show finally came to an end, but the lead actors couldn't leave yet; there were still exclusive interviews waiting for them.

Yifei stepped off the stage, retrieved her phone from her assistant, and then headed towards the interview area.

She still needs to call her mother after the press conference; Liu Xiaoli went out to meet with someone today.

[Liu Yifei, how did you get in touch with the cast and crew of "Chinese Paladin 1"? Or have you played the original game?]

Yifei pursed her lips and thought for a moment.

"I've played it before. After receiving the notebook, I downloaded a game and played it for a few minutes."

Huh? So honest?

A group of reporters secretly wiped away a bead of sweat.

[So, Yifei, have you researched your character? Could you briefly describe the character's traits for us?]

"feature?"

This time, without even thinking, Yifei raised her arm and tugged at the sleeve of her fairy dress.

"Does green count as a distinctive feature?"

"..."

"As for the role, it's quite challenging, the character arc is quite large. The only problem is that the script is produced on the fly every day, there's only one story outline."

[So, the crew has been filming for a week now. What's the line that has left the deepest impression on you?]

"Impressive?"

Yifei lowered her head and pondered for a moment. When she raised her head again, her dimples reappeared on her face.

"Ling'er has finally waited for Brother Xiaoyao to come back! That's wonderful, that's wonderful~"

"Ah, so cute."

"Yifei, Yifei, have you seen producer Zhang Jizhong's evaluation of you?"

"Fairy Sister, is it true that you're rumored to be playing Little Dragon Girl?"

Yifei frowned and looked at the person: "Who sent it? Producer Zhang?"

"This is what netizens are saying. After all, Producer Zhang had already approved the 'Condor Heroes' project at the end of last year."

"That's not true, I don't know anything about it." After saying this, Yifei turned to leave, but was stopped by the reporter.

"Are you absolutely sure? Producer Zhang hasn't contacted you?"

The reporter's action of stopping her caused a glint of anger to appear in Sisi's eyes.

Didn't I just say I didn't know?

Why do you have to ask again? It's so annoying!

"Why don't you call him and ask?" As she spoke, Yifei took her phone out of her skirt pocket.

"Ring ring—"

I had just taken out my phone when it rang.

Yifei glanced at the caller ID, her pupils dilating for a moment. She subtly rolled her eyes and raised her hand to hang up.

"Yifei, Yifei, is this producer Zhang calling?"

"Can you answer the phone?"

Yi Fei: "No, I won't answer."

"Whose phone is this?"

Damn it, I shouldn't have rushed to grab my phone!

This guy is really something, why did he have to call now of all times?

Yifei wanted to stomp her foot, but paused and held back.

I'd better hang up, otherwise what if that person brings up some kind of unspoken rules again...?

"Fairy Sister, why are you afraid to answer? Is this your boyfriend?"

"Whoosh—"

The reporter's words caused a huge uproar, and even Hu Ge and his group, who were being interviewed in the distance, looked over.

"you!"

Yifei's eyes widened, her chest heaving violently.

Are you really that bored, meddling in other people's private affairs?

Whether he's my boyfriend or not is none of your business.

"bite--"

"Hey! Why are you calling?"

Ye Chong, who was about to hang up at Feiye Studio, paused for a moment.

He thought Yifei was busy because she hadn't answered for so long, but he didn't expect her to say such an emotional sentence as soon as she answered.

"Did you eat gunpowder?"

"You're the one who's eating—"

Yifei glanced at the flashing camera in front of her, let out a long breath, and then put on a smile.

"Excuse me, Mr. Ye Chong, director of 'May Love,' what brings you here?"

"Whoosh—"

"So you're the director?"

"The voice sounds very young, which director is it?"

Ye Chong on the other end of the phone also realized what was going on and stopped joking around.

"I'm casting for my new film and I'd like to ask if you'd like to play a role. Don't blame me for not reminding you, this movie is outstanding."

"time!"

"Filming will take place from March to May, and I..."

"No time!"

"Beep beep beep..."

Hearing the busy tone on his phone, Ye Chong raised an eyebrow.

Is this girl on her period? Why is she so temperamental? If she doesn't want to act, she doesn't have to!

On the other end, Yifei hung up the phone and looked around.

"It's about a classmate of mine who became a director. As for the casting for 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' that you asked about before, we'll talk about that when the casting process begins. That's all."

After speaking, she turned and left, leaving a group of reporters who wanted to chase after her but dared not.

The press conference for the start of filming of "Chinese Paladin 1" has ended.

7 PM.

After a busy day, Liu Xiaoli had just returned to the hotel when she saw her daughter making a phone call on the balcony. She quietly went over to her.

"Yeah, old friend, you don't know how annoying those reporters are!"

"Really?"

A male voice came through the phone; it was the same familiar male voice.

"That's just how the media is, they always want to find some sensational story about you! By the way, old friend, what do you think of the character I told you about?"

Yifei had changed back into her pajamas. She held her phone in one hand and unconsciously rummaged through her hair with the other, her eyes bright and slightly excited.

"I think delinquent girls are great..."

"Ahem!"

A cough came from behind her, which startled Yifei so much that she trembled.

"mom?"

Give me your phone.

"Huh?"

Liu's mother grabbed the phone and glanced at the person who had come in.

It really was you.

"Ye Chong?"

"Oh, hello Auntie."

Liu's mother glanced at Yifei, who was staring at her expectantly, her tone carrying a familiar yet strange undertone.

Familiarity is the polite formality of working together; unfamiliarity is the cold indifference that keeps people at arm's length.

"Auntie, congratulations on getting the new movie role! As for Sisi, if you want to invite her to audition, please send a letter to Red Starwood, okay?"

"This... okay, alright."

"Okay, then that's settled."

After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for Sisi to frantically gesture.

"Mom—what are you doing? He's my classmate."

Liu's mother frowned.

"Even the Heavenly King himself wouldn't do it."

Yifei got a little anxious, crossed her arms in frustration, and turned away, leaving only mumbled indistinct sounds.

"It was just a work discussion."

"Is it really just about work?"

This time, instead of immediately comforting her, Liu's mother calmly listed out her analysis point by point.

"First of all, this person is of questionable character and is already engaging in shady dealings at a young age."

Yifei turned around and looked at her indignantly: "Didn't we make it clear last time? He was, he was..."

"You can't make amends for him, can you?"

Liu's mother sat down next to her.

"Secondly, if you know what kind of film it is, then you should accept it. Last time it was your godfather and China Film Group that endorsed it, what about him?"

Just as Yifei was about to speak, Liu's mother raised her hand to stop her.

"Third, why is he contacting you out of the blue? Why don't you call PaPa now and ask if Ye Chong has contacted her yet!"

These words had a special meaning, and Yifei opened her mouth wide, standing there stunned for a moment.

My heart is a jumble of mixed feelings, like a spilled bottle of mixed emotions.

"He doesn't have that kind of..."

the other side.

Ye Chong was washing up in the lounge.

Looking at his handsome face brushing his teeth in the mirror, he was torn between his own thoughts and his inner turmoil.

Who wouldn't want to be reborn, right?

But Liu's mother is an obstacle, Chen Jinfei is another, and behind them are Huayi, Cheng Long, and Bona. This is not an easy path.

Should we stop here, or rise to the challenge?

"Phew... This is so frustrating!"

In the cramped lounge, Ye Chong lay naked on the bed, his hands behind his head.

If I really have those thoughts, then I need to act on them as soon as possible, because many of the regrets that I feel have occurred in recent years.

If I don't have any ideas and just develop my company step by step, there will be a whole bunch of young women waiting for me in the future.

Liu Yifei, oh Liu Yifei, how did I get involved with you...?