Chapter 518 Character Turbulence
Yang Mi took Du Sheng's arm and said proudly:

"You are the same, but because of your position as captain, you are too embarrassed to show it.

I can act like a spoiled brat with Brother Sheng anytime, this is the benefit of being free."

Yang Mi was very aware of Liu Yifei's cute and silly personality, so her words would not be false.

If Liu Shishi, Yang Mi and Tang Yan had not been present, this girl would have thrown herself into Du Sheng's arms long ago.

But in front of her sisters, she still has to pretend.

After all, as the captain, she always has to save face.

After packing up what they needed, the group got into a nine-seater commercial vehicle.

After chatting for a while, Du Sheng asked with concern:
"You guys have returned to school recently, right? How are you adjusting?"

Yang Mi held his hand tightly and said with a smile:
"It's okay, I just feel a little bored. The boys in the class are too childish."

Although she was a freshman, most of the boys in her class were older than her. The reason she thought they were childish was purely because of her experience.

On the one hand, she was often with Du Sheng, and they would make comparisons with each other;

On the other hand, as a child star, she has already seen the social side.

Compared with ordinary students, they are naturally more mature in dealing with people.

Liu Shishi glanced at Liu Yifei and said with a smile:

"I heard from Xixi that a boy in her class had a crush on her and was almost ready to confess his feelings in public."

Although Liu Yifei looks silly and cute sometimes, her appearance and temperament are impeccable.

Du Sheng smiled and nodded, saying:
"Shi Shi, you are not bad looking and have good temperament. There should be some boys pursuing you, right?"

Tang Yan laughed and took over the topic:

"Shi Shi is very smart. She always keeps a certain distance and is a little bit aloof, so no one dares to pursue her easily.

There is a classmate who likes Xiao Mi. He showed up at our book signing event and injured my foot. Brother Sheng, you have to give me a massage tonight."

Tang Yan seemed to have realized the gap between herself and the other three sisters, so she began to adjust the way she got along with Du Sheng.

Moreover, she also learned how to build closer relationships and take the initiative to make small requests.

Du Sheng thought of her white feet and agreed with a smile:

"No problem, the set menu for tonight is arranged."

At this time, Wang Jinhua interjected:
"Ah Sheng, the producer Sun Bin and the host Dong Qing invite us to dinner tonight. Do you want to go?"

"Happy Eastern Journey" is a variety show co-invested and co-produced with Chenyi Media.

Tomorrow will be the first recording of the program, and the organizer has invited Du Sheng and Girls' Generation to participate as guests.

Not only can you earn money by participating in this program, but you can also promote your album and new drama, which is really killing two birds with one stone.

Du Sheng smiled and joked:

"Peking Hotel, we haven't been there yet, so of course we have to go."

Du Sheng previously wrote the lyrics for the theme song "Follow Me" for "Happy Eastern Journey", intending to have the host sing it, with Girls' Generation also joining in the chorus.

With this relationship, it is natural to go together for a meal.

Considering that it was getting late, the group decided to go directly from the airport to the place where Dong Qing had ordered the meal.

Wang Jinhua asked her assistant and stylist to take care of their own dinner, while she followed Du Sheng and several girls from Girls' Generation, a group of six, into the hotel private room.

In the private room, in addition to Dong Qing and program producer Sun Bin, there were also director Wang Hao and another host Zhang Rui.

Seeing them come in, naturally, some politeness was unavoidable.

Dong Qing smiled and led Du Sheng and the others to sit down at the guest table, saying:
"I haven't congratulated Mr. Du on winning the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor yet. Every time we meet again, you always bring us surprises."

Although she still has short hair, she looks so dignified and generous, with an elegant, confident and intellectual beauty.

The last time she and Du Sheng met briefly was at the promotional event for the show "The Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty".

Du Sheng shook hands with Dong Qing and responded with a smile:
"Ms. Dong is supporting 'Happy Eastern Journey' again this time. This is a great step forward. Let's be happy together."

Since Girls' Generation took over the promotional song for the show, the current "Happy Eastern Journey" is destined to be much more influential than its predecessor.

Coupled with Yangshi’s brand effect, the program’s ratings are more guaranteed.

After everyone sat down, they talked about some light topics, and producer Sun Bin continued:

"Mr. Du, tomorrow's launch and book signing at Wangfujing Bookstore will be the first collective public appearance of the program's creative team...

We have prepared a script for you, you can refer to it when speaking.”

Since Du Sheng is very popular now and he is also a media boss, the program team communicated with him in advance.

If it were any other artist, they would probably be arranged directly without any communication.

Today, Du Sheng is not only a star, but as his influence on social networks gradually increases, he has become the public opinion trend among young people.

Therefore, he is more cautious in choosing program content.

"Happy Eastern Journey" is a brand new program. Each recording requires going to different places, and no one can guarantee its success.

In Sun Bin's words, he also hinted that since Du Sheng knew Korean, he might as well cooperate with the idol group in Kimchi country...

However, the popularity of the two parties was too different, and Wang Jinhua felt that it was not appropriate.

Just as she was about to speak, Du Sheng gave her a comforting look and smiled:

“TVXQ and Girls’ Generation are both idol groups, so it might be better for them to work together.

Of course, if possible, it would be best to sing "Destiny," the theme song from "Full House."

After hearing this reply, Dong Qing and Sun Bin felt helpless, but they could not force Du Sheng to change his mind.

So Dong Qing followed suit and said:

“I hope TVXQ’s performance will satisfy you, Mr. Du.

In order to ensure the effect of the show, we will start rehearsals at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, thank you for coming early."

"no problem."

Du Sheng smiled and said:
"We will definitely be there on time tomorrow."

In theory, he and Girls' Generation should be there today to prepare.
But because they are quite popular now, they have enjoyed the treatment of first-line stars in both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, and are paid on a daily basis for participating in the shows.

If they arrive at the "Happy Eastern Journey" show early for rehearsal, the program team will need to pay extra fees.

Therefore, the production team only asks them to be present on the day.

This is the rule in the circle, and Sun Bin and others are not dissatisfied with it.

Being able to invite Du Sheng and Girls' Generation is already a huge achievement for "Happy Eastern Journey".

This also proves that their Yangshi’s golden signboard is strong enough.

The sponsors’ funds can also be fully recovered.

Afterwards, the two sides discussed some details about tomorrow's show.

When all the dishes were served, we started eating and chatting.

Liu Yifei ate with gusto; many of the spicy dishes on the table suited her taste.

In addition, her mother was still in Guangzhou dealing with the backlog of matters from the previous trip, so her cousin would not take care of her, so she was free from restraint and let her belly loose.

But she forgot that there was another person.

Wang Jinhua's mouth twitched, and she couldn't help but whispered:
"Xixi, you have to perform on stage tomorrow, so you shouldn't eat too much spicy food tonight."

You do need to be careful about what you eat before a big show, just in case you feel unwell.

Liu Yifei immediately put down her chopsticks and stuck out her tongue a little embarrassedly:
"Um... I'm sorry, I haven't eaten spicy food for a long time, and I can't control my appetite."

Du Sheng laughed and said:

"Actually, it's okay to eat one or two meals."

At this point, he gave a thumbs up to Sun Bin, Dong Qing and others:
"I have to say the production team is generous. They picked the best restaurant in Beijing."

"It's just nearby. We're invited tonight by a sponsor, so it doesn't cost much."

Sun Bin smiled and waved his hands, remaining modest.

However, he also agreed with Wang Jinhua's words that it was normal for Girls' Generation to be strict with themselves before performing on stage.

After all, it’s not uncommon for singers to lose their voices the next day.

Du Sheng did not interfere, but just said:
"Then have something light to eat. I'll take you guys out for a good meal after the performance tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei and the other maids immediately nodded expectantly.

Since tomorrow is the first episode of the program recording, everyone in the production team is very busy.

Dong Qing and others also took time out to come over for dinner tonight, so everyone didn't drink too much. They just had a few drinks and then left.

Du Sheng brought the members of Girls' Generation back to the hotel where they were staying.

After arriving at the room, Tang Yan and Yang Mi, the two girls, were in sync and ran to take a shower very quickly.

After taking a shower, they lay on the sofa, shaking their white and tender feet, looking at Du Sheng with hope.

Previously, Liu Shishi's feet were slightly deformed due to her ballet practice, but with Du Sheng's persistent massage care, this condition has completely disappeared.

Although Tang Yan and Yang Mi did not have this situation, they felt relaxed all over after the eucalyptus massage and were full of energy the next day, so they enjoyed it very much.

Their feet are very white, their pink toes are like five little pearls, their feet are beautifully shaped, and their skin is as delicate as silk.

Du Sheng washed his hands and sat on the other side of the sofa. He first put Yang Mi's feet on his thighs and began to massage them rhythmically.

As for the rumors about smelly feet in the previous life, there is no such sign at present.

Soon, Yang Mi's fair skin turned a faint pink.

Her face also turned red, and her eyes became a little distant.

In order to avoid embarrassment, Du Sheng did not look at her, but used the usual method of diverting attention, chatting with Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi who were sitting on the other side while massaging:

"How is your martial arts training going?"

The main creative list of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" has been basically confirmed.

The producers are Zhang Zhizong and Zhong Zhen, and the directors are Yu Min and Ju Jueliang.

Almost the same team as Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils was maintained. In terms of investment, it is estimated to be more than 30 million, with Hongwu Films and Interstellar Media split in half.

Half a month ago, Zhang Da Huzi took two directors to scout the location and finalized the project establishment and film reading.

Liu Yifei will next play the role of Little Dragon Girl, which involves many fighting scenes.

A week ago, she had already started martial arts training with Wong Tak-lee.

Speaking of which, when Zhang Da Huzi released the audition list for the role of Little Dragon Girl, there was an uproar on the internet.

Because the four most popular candidates are Liu Yifei, Zhou Xun, Jiang Qinqin and Jun Ji-hyun.

First is Liu Yifei.

Although netizens have good comments about her, there is also a polarized trend.

Most viewers thought she had a natural aura, while a small number complained that her acting skills were poor.

A similar situation also happened to Zhou Xun.

Ever since she played the role of Huang Rong, she has been subjected to overwhelming criticism.

Now, when netizens heard that she might harm Xiao Long Nu again, they started complaining on major forums.

More than half of the netizens strongly called for a change of cast, otherwise they would not watch it.

Audiences generally believe that Zhou Xun's voice may ruin the beauty of Xiaolongnu.

There is some truth in this.

Just imagine, an aunt with fairy-like air is holding Guo'er, but her voice is hoarse when she opens her mouth, which is really distracting.

Unlike Zhou Xun, Jiang Qinqin and Jun Ji-hyun received relatively good reviews.

But investors are still hesitant about who to choose.

One of the investors prefers Jun Ji-hyun, believing that Korean dramas are very popular nowadays and choosing her can enhance the international influence.

Therefore, the casting of the female lead has been controversial.

After "friendly" coordination by Star Media, the role finally fell to Liu Yifei.

In contrast, when people learned that Du Sheng would play Yang Guo, the comments section was full of praise and expectations.

I think he is the most handsome Yang Guo in history, even more handsome than Gu Tianle.

Many actors have auditioned for the role of Yang Guo before, including some well-known artists such as Huang Xiaoming and Chen Kun.

Wang Jinhua had shown Du Sheng their makeup trial photos before.

It must be admitted that Chen Kun looks obviously more handsome in ancient costume than Huang Xiaoming.

If Du Sheng were an investor, he would definitely choose Chen Kun instead of the "Greasy Master" Huang Xiaoming.

But no matter what, both of them have lost to Du Sheng now.

And he was convinced to lose.

When Liu Yifei heard Du Sheng mention the upcoming itinerary, she said proudly:
"Cousin, we have worked together several times. Don't you know our background?"

Tang Yan said:

"Uncle Huang is just teaching us the basics. It feels much simpler than Crane Fist. We will understand it after practicing it a few times."

Du Sheng smiled and said:

"You guys didn't join the group so quickly, did you get drafted?"

This drama is just like "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", with action directors Zhao Jian and Huang Deli.

Everyone is familiar with each other, so it is foreseeable that the shooting atmosphere will be good.

Yang Mi looked pitiful and said:
"That's not the case. Uncle Huang thought we were slacking off after not filming for a few months, so he asked us to stretch our muscles before we even joined the crew. It's been very hard these past few days.

If it weren't for Brother Sheng helping me tonight, I wouldn't know how I would get through the rest of this!"

Because it was a drama invested by Star Media, and Zhang Da Huzi wanted to remake "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1", he brought all four of them into the crew.

Du Sheng had no objection to this.

Judging from the popularity of the previous life, even if this drama is not as good as "Legend of Sword and Fairy", it is probably not far behind.

This is of great benefit to Girls' Generation.

Who knows, it may become their blood-cow masterpiece in the future.

Out of a sense of responsibility, he also participated in the discussions about the roles they would play.

Liu Yifei plays Xiaolongnu, and this will not change.

Among the remaining female characters, Huang Rong is already middle-aged and is not suitable for them.

The only ones who catch my eye are Guo Fu, Guo Xiang, Li Mochou, Gongsun Lue'e, Lu Wushuang and Cheng Ying.

What is more magical is that, except for Li Mochou, almost all these female characters have interactions with Yang Guo and even develop feelings of love for him.

However, characters like Gongsun Lue'e, the girl of the Unrequited Valley, Lu Wushuang, the daughter of Lu Family Manor, and Lu Wushuang's cousin Cheng Ying, have relatively few roles and have been eliminated in advance by Wang Jinhua and Liu Xiaoli.

Then there are only three left: Guo Fu, Guo Xiang and Li Mochou, and their roles also belong to the second tier.

According to the discussion between Zhang Da Huzi and Wang Jinhua, they initially finalized a correspondence table for the actors.

First is Guo Fu.

She is willful and a bit like a spoiled brat, but she is also persistent and kind.

The characters played by Tang Yan in the past were all grand and could show both Guo Fu's temperament as a young lady and her growth and changes, so Zhang Zhizong was quite optimistic about her.

As for Guo Xiang.

This character is innocent, kind, intelligent, and has a deep love for Yang Guo.

Zhang Zhizong has seen Yang Mi play Xiao Zhao and Lin Ruyue, and feels that her agility and cleverness fit the role very well, and her image and acting skills are also able to capture the innocence of Guo Xiang.

In the previous life, this role was indeed handed over to Yang Mi.

She also performed the quirky and lively character well and was well-liked by the audience.

And what about Li Mochou?

This role requires a temperament that is both beautiful and somewhat cold and tragic, and in the end, she turns from love to hate and becomes cruel and ruthless.

Liu Shishi has a fresh and elegant temperament, and is gentle and restrained yet tenacious.

If her acting could keep up and show Li Mochou's cruelty, madness, inner pain and struggle, it would be absolutely perfect.

It can even subvert the image and broaden the acting range.

But after reading the role recommendation list, Du Sheng pondered for a moment and gave his own opinion.

Admittedly, Zhang Zhizong and Wang Jinhua’s recommendations were not bad, but there was one point they overlooked.

That's their acting skills, just based on the situation!

First is Liu Shishi.

This girl does have a beautiful classical temperament. She is the most diligent in practicing Crane Fist among the four girls. She can show strength and beauty in martial arts scenes, and has a high degree of fit with the role of Li Mochou.

But this character has a triple personality reversal.

In the beginning, Liu Shishi really fits the description in terms of coldness and tragedy.

But it is currently difficult for her to portray the subsequent ruthlessness and madness, as well as the hatred and cruelty caused by love.

Even if Du Sheng's presence could improve his acting skills, it wouldn't work.

Because this involves social experience and experience.

The second is Yang Mi.

She is indeed suitable for portraying Guo Xiang's kindness and intelligence, and can also show her innocence.

But this character also has innocence and straightforwardness, especially the gentle eyes and delicate emotions.

In addition, before the college entrance examination, Du Sheng agreed to choose a role with more scenes for Yang Mi as compensation.

Guo Xiang has fewer scenes than Guo Fu and Li Mochou.

So after some consideration, the following changes were made.

Guo Fu is played by Yang Mi.

The reason Du Sheng gave was very simple.

Yang Mi's eyes are very lively, and she can bring out Guo Fu's personality traits of being spoiled, willful, and a bit like a spoiled daughter.

Moreover, she has a certain explosiveness in her performance, and is able to well interpret the intense emotions such as arrogance and regret that Guo Fu displayed after cutting off Yang Guo's arm.

If it were Liu Shishi, who has a fresh and elegant temperament, these aspects would feel somewhat out of place.

The role of Li Mochou was played by Tang Yan.

The reason is also very simple.

Tang Yan has a bright and elegant appearance, and her eyes reveal a kind of ruthlessness and dominance.

Her age and acting skills are also the best among the four.

It can show Li Mochou's cruelty, madness, inner pain and struggle, hatred caused by love, and ruthlessness.

The most important thing is that Tang Yan has the temperament of a heroic woman and can support Li Mochou's powerful aura.

As for the poem that Guo Xiang gave to Liu Shishi, it was actually the same as that given to Yang Mi.

First of all, she has a sense of innocence, which fits the character of Guo Xiang very well.

Guo Xiang is innocent, kind, intelligent, and deeply in love with Yang Guo, and Liu Shishi can portray this with her gentle eyes and delicate affection.

Especially with Du Sheng leading the show, there is no problem at all in this regard.

Most importantly, her classical temperament complements the Guo Xiang portrayed by Jin Yong, and can bring an unforgettable sense of fit to the audience.

After thinking about Du Sheng's unique proposal, Zhang Zhizong and Wang Jinhua had to admit that the other party had a keen eye.

This may be the difference in being familiar with the people around you and being able to take advantage of the situation.

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(End of this chapter)