Chapter 3, Launch Conference (3)
The owner of the Marriott Hotel is quite adept at business; the central air conditioning in the lobby and corridors is kept off year-round, making it chillingly cold. She rubbed her hands together and wrapped her scarf around three times before walking along the corridor to the door of that room, gently knocking a few times.
Jia He looked at her with a hint of sorrow and quickly recounted her earlier embarrassing situation. Qiao Qiao immediately stopped crying and laughed, patting the bed to invite her to sit beside her, wrapping her arm around her shoulder: "Use the unspoken rules to your advantage. Just think about it, Yi Wenze is currently heartbroken, making it the perfect time for a male thief and a female prostitute."
She sensed a subtle atmosphere and suddenly turned to look in the direction of the dressing room. Yi Wenze had appeared at some point, dressed in a moon-white ancient costume, smiling as he looked at them. With his light robe and flowing sash, his features were as if carved, which momentarily distracted Jiahe, her mind recalling a line from her notebook: "Though youthful and charming, worthy of being painted, he also possesses a unique spirit that cannot be captured in words."
As Zhou Gong was preparing to take her in again without holding any grudges from the past, his phone suddenly buzzed.
Thus, when Gu Yu decided to withdraw, she had already retreated to a point of no return and could only completely exit that circle
A long time ago, Jia Hejing looked at Gu Yu and said, "I cannot compete with Teacher Gu as a journalist, so I can only change careers to make a living."
Inside, people are busy at work, while the lead actress sits outside, waiting to be interviewed. She has already applied her makeup early, dressed in an elegant Tang suit with her hair styled in a high bun, looking quite stunning, holding a microphone and intently reading the prepared script. A young reporter stands to one side, while the person sitting next to Liao Jing is dressed in a well-fitted suit without a tie, his profile quite handsome, quietly discussing the details with her.
Liao Jing is a clever person, and she immediately chuckled, "Aze, how do you feel about being confessed to by fans at such a close distance?"
As she walked from Director Jiang's room to her own, within ten steps she made dozens of assumptions about how to be cunning and sly, and how to replace the screenwriter in the team... Until she saw Qiao Qiao curled up on her bed, she finally regained her composure: "What are you doing here? Where is Best Master?"
Last night, due to feeling too embarrassed, she did not fall asleep until 4:30. At this time, stepping outside was truly exhausting, compounded by the frost and chill of February, which was quite refreshing
Yi Wenze's smile deepened: "It is a great honor"
A Qing has been looking for this issue's cover. He paused slightly and continued, "Copy it for her when you have time."
It was not until she was in the corridor that she felt her face burning and dizzy, truly a great embarrassment
Hmm. She held the white mouse, her palm feeling numb
When Gu Yu raised his head, Liao Jing also put down the manuscript: "Jia He, I heard from Teacher Gu that you were colleagues before?"
Qiao Qiao bit down on her molars: "He said there is a performance and won't come," she said, wiping her nose with a tissue, "Are they so nice to let you go back first?"
"I am going crazy, guess who I saw." Qiao Qiao continued to chatter recklessly.
As the surroundings fell silent for a moment, Yi Wenze stood to her right, holding a cup of tea, quietly watching the display screen
Some things are always unchanging, such as the constant rumors between the leading man and woman, or how Qiao Qiao always experiences heartbreak in love, and not to mention Jia He’s remarkable ability to self-soothe. ... She even gradually began to admire Yi Wenze's graceful response, truly worthy of being her idol, as he could resolve even such an awkward situation.
Gu Yu raised his head with considerable interest and glanced at Jia He
Have I mentioned it?
You know, I liked him when I was thirteen years old. Jia He honestly stated the fact, but it was as if she was telling him with this sentence that, in terms of the order of arrival, you, Gu Yu, are definitely not the first.
The one who opened the door was Qiao Qiao, who flashed a smile at Jia He and let her in
Yi Wenze smiled and then began to discuss the editing of Jiahe with Director Jiang in Cantonese. Everyone was intelligent, but the screenwriter happened to be a die-hard fan of the male lead, and soon the topic was shifted by him. Jiahe quickly copied and modified the script, finding an excuse to escape from the room
He personally brought the reporter to conduct a special interview with Liao Jing, I swear, there is definitely something fishy going on
In fact, when they broke up, she did not feel much pain, probably because she was self-aware. Her perspective on relationships has always been one of "being perceptive": if someone takes a step forward, I will take half a step forward; if someone takes a step back, I will take three steps back.
Jia He immediately exploded with anger: "If you cannot endure, what are you dissatisfied about?"
It is that Gu Yu, who was originally a small reporter, but later had a stroke of luck and climbed to the position of editor-in-chief of a magazine, and dumped you!
Gu Yu
With a loud bang, only one thought remained in her mind: as expected of her idol, even the task of striking down an old love for her fans was taken care of...
... ...
Jiahe hummed in response, immediately double-clicking the file and plugging in the USB drive
Jia He held a stiff smile, just as he was about to double-click the folder, he suddenly reached out his hand, pointing to a location and asked: "Is this the cover of VOGUE from 2007?"
Outburst? She looked at the mirror in the bathroom and recalled that it had been five years since she last saw Comrade Gu.
Gu Yu also looked back, yet smiled without speaking
At seven o'clock the next morning, Jiahe was still in a deep sleep when she was awakened by a phone call from Xiao Ou, who was almost in tears on the other end: "Is Qiao Qiao with you? Her phone is turned off." Jiahe threw her phone onto Qiao Qiao's face and continued to bury her head under the covers, listening to Qiao Qiao fidgeting and making noise for ten minutes before it finally quieted down
Fine, if he wants to offer a favor, we will accept it.
Jiahe has an impulse to smash large stones with her chest
... ... then
Liao Jing suddenly smiled, picked up the flower tea pot, and reached out to pour a cup of tea for Director Jiang across the table: "I didn't expect Jia He to still be a fan of A Ze." Director Jiang took a sip and seemed to suddenly remember something: "I almost forgot to mention, when I first met Jia He, her editor mentioned that she became a screenwriter so that one day she could write a script for A Ze."
At this moment, she was wrapped in a heavy down jacket, with a scarf covering most of her face. Having forgotten to take off her outerwear while talking, her face had become somewhat flushed from the heat, which naturally led others to interpret it in various ways.
Everyone was taken aback as Yi Wenze reached out his hand, naturally wrapping it around Jiahe's shoulder, and smiled slightly, as if there were no one else around
The song that slowly plays is "Take Action Early," and the cover version by Zhang Yu feels even more desolate. Jia He inquires about the room number, hangs up the phone, and curls up in the blanket. After struggling for a long time, she finally manages to find her clothes and puts them on one by one. In a daze, she sighs at this unexpected coincidence while automatically incorporating this dramatic plot into her mental archive. An old flame entangled with a female celebrity—how sensational! The audience is definitely clenching their fists, waiting for the female lead to explode.
In the upper right corner, it is written in a hasty handwriting: You Smile I Smile
So you also know? Liao Jing laughed out loud, Yesterday Director Jiang also mentioned that Jia He entered the industry for A Ze.
Since you climbed over the wall at midnight after your breakup in your sophomore year, do not expect to hear any good words for the rest of your life
Qiao Qiao laughed and scolded, holding the pillow, and began to frantically send text messages on her phone
Qiao Qiao let out a wail and collapsed onto the bed, clutching a pillow: "I, the young lady, am feeling downcast, please be mindful of your words"
Certainly, for the production team, having the support of mainstream media is highly sought after; who would care about the back-and-forth involved in this matter
I know. Is it necessary to repeat it in such detail?
The USB flash drive is continuously flashing red, indicating a successful connection
Jia He has always been quite fascinated by Yi Wenze, Gu Yu cleared his throat and said with a smile, "This time can also be considered fate"
Liao Jing mentioned your name, and he actually wanted to invite you to do the interview together, but I declined.
This interview is quite simple; in fact, the script has already been prepared in advance. The communication between Gu Yu and Liao Jing just involved some minor adjustments. If a lazy reporter wanted to, they could easily request photos from the production team for publication, making the trip unnecessary. Jia He naturally understands this, so it is no wonder that Qiao Qiao mentioned there is something fishy going on.
Teacher Gu, "Qiao Qiao smiles with her skin but not with her heart, " our screenwriter has arrived
"Do not call me before 9 o'clock," Jia He said, barely able to open her eyes, "I will die from lack of sleep..."
At the last moment of taking photos, Liao Jingzhen did not forget to pull Jia He in, but was repeatedly refused by her for not following the rules. She sat on one side, her head lowered in exhaustion, contemplating whether to go back and catch up on sleep, when the photoshoot was already finished. Yi Wenze suddenly stood up and walked over to sit beside Jia He: "Qiao Qiao, could you please take a group photo of me and Jia He."
"That's perfect, let's take a photo together with Aze later and release it along with the styling photos," she said, smiling at Gu Yuru, her charm delicate yet not overly flirtatious, just right.
Qiao Qiao pressed her forehead and gave a bemused glance.
Because it is specifically designed for makeup, the air conditioning in this room is very sufficient
The concept of matching social status is applicable in any era. Initially, as a small reporter, one cannot expect the magazine editor to remain steadfast in their principles. The entertainment industry openly operates under unspoken rules, while the media industry engages in covert affairs. Marriage is merely a guise for extramarital relationships, and legs are meant for splitting.
Jiahe touched the computer beside him and began to play music, allowing himself to fully awaken from the dream.
Jiahe was finally able to gather her scattered thoughts and regain her composure after hearing these few sentences from her.
... ...
He has been famous for over ten years, and even my mother is his fan. Don't think that just because you are a screenwriter, you understand the entertainment industry. A radish soaked in a jar for two months becomes pickled vegetables; a person soaked in a dye vat for twenty years has long been thoroughly pickled by bad influences. After Jojo finished speaking, she fell asleep immediately. A screenwriter's schedule is from three in the evening to ten in the morning, but she has to get up at seven to get ready, which she cannot afford.