ca-book Chapter 604 Flying Appointment: The Empress's Connections
Chapter 604 Flying Appointment: The Empress's Connections
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"Huh? Gu Qing and Yang Ying are filming Running Man??"
"I've time-traveled?!"
"Is this 14 or 15? Someone pinch me—"
Zhejiang TV acted faster than anyone expected.
The night after the show was recorded, Reuters videos and trending topics were widely shared and pushed by marketing accounts.
Those blurry images captured by fans with telephoto lenses at Suzhou and Hangzhou airports and outside Xixi Park.
Each frame was extracted and played repeatedly.
Therefore, a large sum of money was still invested in the project.
The station's publicity department allocated a budget far exceeding the usual amount for this season of "Running Man".
The advertising channels range from blog trending topics to short video splash screen ads, covering almost all traffic entrances that can reach young audiences.
They are eager to save the declining ratings of "Running Man".
This once-popular variety show has seen sluggish ratings for several seasons, with sponsorship fees shrinking year by year, and advertisers adopting a wait-and-see approach.
If this episode doesn't generate some buzz, the sponsorship conference for the next season might be in trouble.
The effects of spending money are naturally very strong.
Gu Qing, my darling.
If either of these two names appears on the trending topics, it will spark heated discussions among netizens.
One is the only undisputed top male actor of the new generation, with an absurdly good public image. Even straight men who don't follow celebrities are willing to buy tickets to go to the cinema for his comedy films.
One is a queen of trending topics who is always on the hot search list. She is both beautiful and controversial. The number of works she has acted in since her debut may not be as many as the number of times she has been on the hot search list.
But that face is a walking traffic magnet; whether you like her or hate her, it's hard not to click in and take a look whenever she appears.
Either of these two people would be a frequent topic of trending searches if taken out alone.
When the two appeared together, the pitch-black entertainment industry was instantly illuminated by bright lights.
Of the top 15 trending topics, seven were related to "Gu Qingyang and Yang Ying Running Man".
Each entry leads to tens of thousands of real-time discussions, with readership jumping in the hundreds of millions.
The server even briefly froze for more than ten seconds at a certain peak.
The programmers are probably already cursing in the server room.
"Grandma was right. If you live long enough, you'll see everything! Back then, I thought I'd never see those two people together again in my lifetime!"
"Am I seeing things? Is it really Gu Qing and Yang Ying recording Running Man together? Are you sure Angelababy hasn't had another face swap?"
"What I'm concerned about is, why is Zhao Liying here too?"
"Siblings 1.0 vs. siblings 2.0? A chaotic scene? Can you guys please stop being so unethical—but I really want to see it."
The onlookers discussed the matter animatedly, their fingers swiping rapidly across the screen.
Their stance is the purest, and they are the happiest.
They don't take sides, don't ship couples, don't feel sorry for anyone, and don't hate anyone. They simply treat the feuds and grudges between celebrities as a prime-time soap opera to pass the time.
"Haha, I haven't watched Running Man for two seasons. What was this season? It was all awkward conversations and cheesy jokes. I guess I'll have to watch it next Saturday."
These neutral netizens were mostly attracted by the hype.
However, Zhejiang TV's target audience this time is clearly not just them.
Those who were truly and precisely targeted by this wave of publicity were the three distinct groups.
Yang Ying's fans, Gu Qing's fans,
And—the group of "wandering ghosts" who hid in the deepest part of the sewers for two long years, never seeing the light of day.
Yang Ying's fans were making a great fuss, with drums and firecrackers going off.
They had been waiting for this day for far too long.
Ever since Yang Ying and Huang Xiaoming got together, her fans have been looking for a better on-screen couple for her.
Young, handsome, has works to his name, has a large following, and most importantly, is single.
Gu Qing has always perfectly met all the conditions.
not to mention,
Back when the "sister-brother" CP was at its peak, countless clips and GIFs from the show still circulate on the internet.
Every time someone posts this, the comments section is filled with "reminiscing about the old days".
"Baby and her brother have made up??"
"Oh my god!!! I knew it! I knew they'd get back together eventually! I'm going to cry..."
"Congratulations Baby!!! Congratulations to the little brother!! When will the show finally air?!"
Yang Ying's fans flooded the comments section with messages, their hands trembling with excitement as they typed.
Gu Qing's fans, however, seemed listless and uninterested, lacking any enthusiasm.
Aside from a small number of original fans who have been watching since the first season of Running Man, who were nostalgic and surprised to see them together again in group chats, expressing sentiments like "time flies" and "I never thought I'd see them together again," the rest of the group was filled with excitement.
The majority of fans shared a surprisingly consistent attitude—even with a hint of grumbling.
"Is this ever going to stop? Why is this woman trying to get back at my brother again? What was she doing the past two years? Now that my brother is famous, she's all over him again?"
"I feel disgusted when I see those crazy fans. What do you mean by 'remarriage scene'? What do you mean by 'after all the twists and turns, it's still you'?"
"Can't the PR team sue them? I really can't stand any of those crazy comments about shipping couples anymore."
"Can't you just live a good life with that greasy middle-aged man in your family?"
Many members of the Gu family complained in the group chat, with messages scrolling by rapidly, one after another, making them increasingly angry.
They haven't forgotten how badly Gu Qing was scolded back then.
Many of these fans are longtime supporters who survived that darkest period.
Their hatred for Yang Ying and her fans was practically ingrained in their very bones.
"If you ask me, my brother shouldn't go on Running Man to promote it anymore. What a terrible show! What's so good about it now? Every episode is just a bunch of people awkwardly laughing, chatting, and being sentimental. It's all thanks to my brother going back to save the day."
Many members of the Gu family complained in the group chat.
This statement immediately drew a wave of agreement.
But immediately, some people in the group were unhappy.
"What's wrong with Running Man? Didn't the younger brother come from Running Man? Would you even know him without Running Man?"
"Why should you cut ties? My brother himself said that was the happiest time of his life. Why should you cut ties for him?"
The rebuttal came from the original fans, and their tone was quite aggressive.
"So what if he's cutting ties? What's his status now? He's got billions in box office revenue, does he need to be a variety show personality? He's there to promote the movie, not to make a comeback!"
"Does going on a variety show to promote yourself make you a variety show personality? Isn't that a bit of an extreme statement?"
"Are you a fan of Yang Ying? You're speaking up for Running Man and for that woman. Whose side are you on?"
"What are you labeling me for? Who didn't ship the younger brother and Baby back then? Can you honestly say you didn't have that classic GIF of them gazing at each other saved on your phone?"
"Sorry, I've never shipped them! I became a fan after watching the younger brother's solo fancams, so I'm not like you CP fans!"
"Do you really think everyone is like your partner, whose only representative work after half a lifetime in the industry is 'Running Man'? Your younger brother's representative works could fill an entire A4 page, both sides!"
With a large population, the composition naturally becomes more complex.
There are even more people holding their own opinions, such as solo fans and original fans, CP fans and career fans, casual fans and data fans.
A few words of disagreement led to a full-blown online battle, with hundreds of messages flooding the chat and turning the group into a chaotic battlefield. All the conflicts that were usually suppressed by the group rules surfaced at this moment.
In the end, it was the group admin who discovered the situation in time and activated the Great Mute spell, forcibly stopping this internal strife that had no clear winner.
Judging from the current public opinion trend, the trending topic of Gu Qing and Yang Ying's "lingering connection" has made the vast majority of Gu Qing's die-hard fans the most unhappy.
And what about those "lonely ghosts" hiding in the deepest part?
Clang—
The manhole cover, which sealed the evil spirit, was suddenly ripped open from below by a tremendous force.
The manhole cover was rusty, and you could still vaguely see the seal that had been put on it two years ago—the seal had the words "Keep your own space, do not disturb the owner" written on it.
But by then it had already been torn to pieces.
"Ahhhh-"
Countless figures roared as they crawled out from under the manhole cover.
Their faces were pale and moist from the long darkness, and their eyes were filled with tears of ecstasy because they had not seen the light for so long.
They supported each other, pushed and shoved, trampling as they surged out of the narrow well opening.
It was like a group of ghosts who had been banished for too long finally seeing their pass to return to the human world.
These are the fans of the sibling-like relationship between Gu Qing and Yang Ying.
In the past two years, during which the couple was condemned by the entire internet, cut off by the woman, and condemned to hell by public opinion, they dared not speak out loudly on any public platform.
In front of Gu Qing's die-hard fans, they are "biased".
In front of Yang Ying's career-oriented fans, they are "dragging their feet down".
To passersby, they are "crazy people with overactive imaginations".
They can only do so in the most secluded small groups, in the most obscure corners of forums, and in private supertopics that require a password to access.
They communicated cautiously like a group of rats hiding in a gutter, using old pictures to prolong their lives, old candies to fill their stomachs, and signatures like "waiting for a miracle" to encourage each other.
But now...
"My little brother? My baby?!"
"They remarried!! You really remarried?! I knew it! I knew heaven wouldn't let lovers down!!"
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhinging being being going on! Haunted by evil spirits!!"
The demons, having broken the seal, unleashed the last vestiges of power remaining in the Imperial Arms.
Even though the strength of this group of fans has been reduced to less than one-tenth of what it used to be, and the number of survivors is less than one-tenth of what it used to be.
But their explosive power at this moment is still astonishing.
In just one day,
Former fans of the Emperor and Empress,
They swept through trending topics, forums, and online communities... wherever there was discussion, there were posts about Gu Qing and Yang Ying, and they were all quite popular.
They used a unified rhetoric to control the comments, and used self-made GIFs and comics to dominate the public square, eagerly anticipating the broadcast of next week's program.
"Next Saturday will be the biggest remarriage in the history of the Chinese entertainment industry!"
This is the slogan used by fans of the "sister-brother" couple.
They felt like ants were crawling all over them, and they wished they could just knock themselves unconscious. When they opened their eyes again, it would be next Saturday.
During this week of waiting,
The Feitian Awards ceremony, the most authoritative award ceremony in the television drama field, has begun.
As the most authoritative official award ceremony in the television drama field, the Feitian Awards hold an unparalleled position in the industry.
Its significance cannot be compared to the popularity awards like the Golden Eagle Awards, which are based on fan votes, nor can it be overshadowed by awards like the Magnolia Awards, which, although professional, are heavily influenced by regional characteristics.
The Feitian Award is the highest award for television dramas, and it's the most prestigious line of gold lettering on an actor's resume.
Let alone winning an award.
Just being nominated is enough to make someone one of the top actors and veteran performers in the industry.
Even if the capital in the Chinese entertainment industry dislikes you, hates you, thinks you have no traffic, no commercial value, can't sell products, and are not worthy of their S-level projects.
However, if you want to act in any of the patriotic TV dramas produced by the government every year, you're guaranteed a job.
In this industry, officially recognized acting skills and qualifications are the only true guarantee of a stable job.
Gu Qing left the night after filming Running Man, took a flight to the capital, and attended the ceremony on behalf of the "Nirvana in Fire" crew.
The Feitian Awards this year selected outstanding domestic TV dramas from 2015 to 2017.
"A Little Reunion", "Ode to Joy", "The Advisors Alliance", "White Deer Plain", "In the Name of the People"... Any one of these works, taken out on its own, is a formidable contender for Best Drama Series.
In such a list,
The fact that 22-year-old Gu Qing was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Feitian Awards for his role in a historical political drama is something that has attracted attention in the industry.
The following evening:
The venue for the awards ceremony was solemn and dignified, unlike the flashy commercial galas.
The stage was covered with a deep red carpet, and the lighting was a warm and calming golden hue. The audience consisted of faces that had appeared on television for decades.
Looking around, the room was filled with veteran actors who had been performing for decades, national-level veteran actors, and academic big names who had won countless awards.
Seeing these excellent actors, Gu Qing sat in his seat with proper posture, maintaining the humble and quiet attitude of a junior.
Today he wore a well-tailored, custom-made youth outfit. He stood tall and exuded a heroic air. He looked less boyish and more mature than usual.
Regarding tonight's award,
Gu Qing didn't expect to win the award.
Let alone winning an award, even if the authorities dared to present it to him, he wouldn't dare to go up and accept it.
He was only twenty-two years old.
The youngest winners of the Feitian Awards in history were Xiang Hong, born in 1959, who was 25 years old when she won the award at the 4th Feitian Awards in 1984.
And Ma Lan, born in 1962, was 26 years old when she won the award in 1988, the eighth time.
Both of these veteran artists were born in the 1980s.
After these two, all the artists who won the Feitian Award for Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress were, without exception, over the age of thirty.
This is not just a matter of seniority, but also a tacit understanding within the industry.
There is a consensus in the industry that acting skills require time to develop.
Just like Liu Tao's best friend, Qin Hailu.
She is currently recognized as one of the top actresses in terms of acting skills, and many people look up to her as an industry benchmark.
She was 42 years old when she won the Feitian Award for Outstanding Actress.
Qin Hailu spent over twenty years and acted in countless classic works before finally being recognized as "qualified" by the judges of the Feitian Awards. A twenty-two-year-old young woman stood on this stage, holding the Feitian Award trophy in her hand.
This scene isn't inspiring; it's jarring and might even backfire.
Therefore, Gu Qing's state of mind is extremely peaceful today.
He's just here as an audience member, to support the "Nirvana in Fire" production team.
"By the way, did Sister Liying ever win the Feitian Award?"
Gu Qing sat in her seat and suddenly remembered something very serious.
He can't let Sister Zhao beat him up in the face later, can he?
This thought made him shake his head, feeling both amused and exasperated.
Over the years since his debut,
Gu Qing has directed far more hit dramas than you can count on one hand. From her earliest period fantasy dramas to her later urban romance dramas,
From political dramas to youth campus stories, his works have swept almost all entertainment awards.
Whether it's music, movies, or TV dramas—the Popular Idol Award, the Most Popular Actor Award, the Annual Influential Artist Award, the Weibo Night King, and the Golden Eagle Awards' Most Popular Actor.
He's already won so many awards that he's practically slammed them all, achieving a grand slam in terms of online popularity.
He is a regular headliner at any grand event held by any commercial platform, and his trophy cabinet at home is already filled with several shelves.
However, Gu Qing has not received a single official, authoritative award that truly represents the value of her acting skills.
This is no way.
Apart from "Nirvana in Fire," all his other television dramas revolve around the theme of "idol."
Ancient romance, modern romance, and fantasy romance are naturally immune to official awards.
As for his films, there's not much more to say. Gu Qing's movies are either martial arts action films or Spring Festival comedies, both of which are synonymous with "popular but not critically acclaimed" in the academic award system.
The only film award he has ever received is the Most Popular Actor Award among university students in Beijing, which he won for his youth-oriented, melancholic novel, "The Left Ear".
This is even just a single popularity award whose prestige can be seen from its name.
Gu Qing's name has never appeared on the nomination lists for Best Actor at the truly industry-recognized acting awards—the Huabiao Awards, the Golden Rooster Awards, and the Hundred Flowers Awards.
to be honest,
His current film resume, in the eyes of the judges, makes him a top commercial idol actor who "has high box office but only acts in genre films".
Audiences love to watch it, theaters love to schedule it, but awards don't.
Wolf Warrior 2 has a good chance of getting one or two nominations.
But as for winning an award, Gu Qing didn't even dare to think about it.
"How about I learn from Sister Honey someday? I'll award myself a Houston Best Actor award too?"
Gu Qing was idly passing the time in his mind, chirping crickets.
On stage, the host, Ren Luyu, looked at the cue cards in his hand and announced the shortlist in a passionate voice.
The nominees for the 31st Flying Apsaras Awards for Outstanding Actor are:
His voice was strong and clear, and he pronounced each name with great intonation.
"Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky: Zhang Yi".
"The Advisors Alliance, Criminal Police Team: Yu Hewei".
"The Begonia Still Blooms": Sun Weimin.
"The Last Defender: Zhang Tong".
At this point, Ren Luyu deliberately changed his tone, raising his voice.
"And—Gu Qing from 'Nirvana in Fire'!"
"Aaaaaah—!!"
"Aaaaaah—!!"
The woman beside him screamed, suddenly waking Gu Qing from his dream of becoming the Houston Film Festival Best Actor.
Liu Tao's dignified face was flushed red at this moment. She was wearing an elegant navy blue dress and her hair was styled in a high bun.
Upon hearing that Gu Qing had been selected, she clapped her hands excitedly, screamed, and covered her mouth.
"Little brother, little brother, you've been selected!!"
Seeing that Gu Qing still hadn't reacted, she quickly nudged his arm gently with her hand.
"what?"
Gu Qingwei's mouth was agape, his handsome eyes filled with confusion and helplessness.
"Hahaha--"
The older folks at the scene burst into good-natured laughter, while the older women were overflowing with maternal instincts.
There is envy, there is feeling,
Jealousy is even more so!
Of course, the latter would not dare to show in front of the camera.
Everyone present was a veteran actor, and their facial expressions were perfectly controlled.
In his early twenties, he had bright, clear eyes and a radiant spirit. He was clean-cut, handsome, and dazzling, with features that looked as if they had been drawn stroke by stroke by the finest brush of heaven.
Sitting there, he is a painting, yet this painting can also act and carry box office revenue.
He achieved unprecedented success for an actor at this age: at 22, two films grossed a total of 90 billion!
Who wouldn't drool over it?
They wish they could take his place!
How many people were still working as extras in Hengdian, waiting for work at the entrance of Beijing Film Studio, or practicing their lines in front of the mirror in a rented basement when they were twenty years old?
but,
As Gu Qing's face appeared in a live close-up on the large screen at the scene.
Many male actors gradually overcame their jealousy, which turned into envy and helplessness.
There's nothing I can do but hate that I'm not an idol.
No amount of plastic surgery could make someone look like this.
They were blessed with natural talent, and what's more, they were given a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.
What can they do?
"..."
After feigning surprise, Gu Qing happily clasped her hands together and faced the camera, expressing her gratitude to the judges.
When he smiled, his entire face on the screen lit up.
His eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, like dappled sunlight falling on his eyelashes. His handsome profile was softened by the warm golden light, giving him the clean and energetic look unique to young people in their early twenties.
This venue was filled with seniors in their forties, fifties, and sixties, and the air was permeated with a solemn and somber "old Deng flavor".
That smile was like opening a window in an old house filled with rosewood furniture, letting in a cool breeze at eight or nine in the morning.
The scent of grass and dew dispelled some of the somberness of the venue.
"The winner of the Feitian Award for Outstanding Actor is..."
The award presenter on stage, the Jiajing Emperor, paused for a moment, then smiled and said:
"...The Last Defender, by Zhang Tong!"
"Splash splash splash—"
There was thunderous applause.
Zhang Tong, the tough actor who played Wei Heshang in "Bright Sword" and Old A in "Soldiers Sortie", sat in the chair looking as if he had been struck by lightning.
He stood frozen, his lips parting and closing repeatedly, his eyes quickly filling with tears.
He sat in the chair for several seconds before his companion nudged him, and he stood up as if from a dream, staggering towards the stage.
The camera then panned across the other candidates.
Zhang Yi clapped, Yu Hewei clapped, and Sun Weimin clapped.
All three forced smiles, their lips curving into perfect, polite lines, but their barely concealed disappointment betrayed them through the muscles around their eyes, the frequency of their clapping, and their slightly tense posture.
But when the camera panned to Gu Qing—
"Clap clap-"
Gu Qing had pearly white teeth, a beaming smile, and clapped her hands loudly.
His nonchalant, bystander-like demeanor, as if he had never been nominated at all, drew good-natured laughter from the audience.
When the actress awards were announced, Liu Tao lived up to expectations and was nominated.
This was her first time being nominated for the Feitian Award for Outstanding Actress. When she heard her name called out by the presenter, a mixture of excitement and restraint appeared on her dignified face.
She's been acting in this industry for so many years...
From playing Bai Suzhen in "The Legend of the White Snake" to Princess Nihuang in "Nirvana in Fire," from a beautiful woman in period dramas to a leading lady in serious dramas, she has finally stood at the threshold of the Feitian Award.
But alas
Her acting skills are still noticeably inferior to those of other actresses selected at the same age.
To paraphrase Qin Hailu's widely circulated comment from her interview on "Golden Goose Show": "My best friend only started acting this year."
"The winner of the Feitian Award for Outstanding Actress is—Sun Li, from 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'!"
Standing on the stage, Zhang Jiayi announced the winners in his unique, deep voice.
The big screen immediately switched to a close-up of Sun Li.
The Empress was dressed in a dark green gown, looking dignified and elegant. Upon hearing her name called, she closed her eyes and let out a long sigh of relief.
Sun Li won the Feitian Award with a commanding lead and without any controversy.
"Xiao Gu, give me a hug."
Before going on stage, Sun Li deliberately went to Gu Qing's seat, gave him a generous hug, and whispered something along the way:
"Don't rush off after the dinner. Let's have dinner together. I'll introduce you to some good directors and screenwriters in the industry. They don't usually go out for social events. It'll be good for you to meet them."
Not only Deng Chao, but she also genuinely loved this child.
When it comes to the total number of awards and honors for television dramas, the Empress may not be the absolute number one among actresses in the industry.
But when it comes to carrying a TV series, she is the undisputed number one among actresses.
The ratings and word-of-mouth almost never falter.
She is a truly independent actress who carries a drama without relying on on-screen couples, male actors, or hype!
The awards ceremony concluded in a solemn and moving atmosphere.
Gu Qing didn't need to go with the Empress alone.
Liu Tao also worked with the Empress on "The Legend of Mi Yue," and the two have a good relationship.
Moreover, they were all directed by the same director—Zheng Xiaolong.
This name, which cannot be ignored in the history of Chinese TV dramas, has spanned several eras of Chinese TV dramas, from "Aspiration" to "Stories from the Editorial Department" to "Empresses in the Palace" and "The Legend of Mi Yue". His seniority is so deep that no one in the industry dares to disagree.
However, the recent "Legend of Mi Yue" has received mixed reviews, with viewers criticizing its lengthy plot and slow narrative, saying it falls short of the peak quality of "Empresses in the Palace".
But this still doesn't affect Director Zheng's status in the industry.
During the meal, the Empress played a key role in facilitating the conversation, while Sister Tao acted as a wingman. The two of them subtly steered the topic toward Gu Qing at the dinner table.
In addition, Gu Qing's resume and image are what they are.
Zheng Xiaolong was also very friendly and spoke to him in a very cordial manner.
His conversation mainly revolved around Gu Qing's performance in the "Flying Flower Order" segment of CCTV's "Chinese Poetry Competition".
For older directors like them, their aesthetics and interests have long since changed over the years.
As his hormones subsided and his interest in beautiful actresses waned, traditional cultural pursuits—drinking tea, listening to music, reading, writing, and discussing history and current events—occupied most of his time.
A young actor being able to talk to him about Tang and Song dynasty poetry and classical literature is more effective than any letter of recommendation.
Interestingly,
Zheng Xiaolong personally promoted two directors—one of whom was Zhao Baogang, a renowned figure in the television drama field.
The other one is Feng Kuzi, who has a fierce fight with Gu Qing.
Both of them were executive directors and screenwriters under Director Zheng back in the day, and can be said to be Zheng Xiaolong's apprentices.
But Director Zheng didn't mind the subtle past between Gu Qing and Feng Kuzi at all.
To him, Feng Kuzi was a younger brother from many years ago. The two had worked closely together in the early days, and he even joked in public that Feng Kuzi had a crush on his wife.
After that, everyone got busy with their own things, and their relationship gradually became distant. Now they might not even send each other a message during the Chinese New Year.
"Xiao Gu, you have a good appearance, and your speech is even better!"
As they chatted, Zheng Xiaolong's fondness for Gu Qing grew rapidly, and he liked her more and more the more he looked at her.
The boy sat there quietly, neither interrupting nor flattering. He answered every question clearly and meaningfully, with a clear and bright gaze, lacking the greasy "I'm the top star, I'm the biggest" attitude that some young actors have.
What's most remarkable is that Gu Qing can respond to any of his conversations.
From the historical background of Emperor Yongzheng's ascension to the throne in "Empresses in the Palace" to the historical research on the costumes of the Warring States period in "The Legend of Mi Yue,"
From Tang and Song poetry to Ming and Qing novels, Gu Qing could not only answer the questions but also offer his own insights.
On the contrary, Zheng Xiaolong only vaguely understood some of the more obscure topics that Gu Qing occasionally veered off to.
Fortunately, he had been a Beijing gentry his entire life, and his skill in pretending to know what he didn't was unparalleled.
Nodding and humming in agreement, she tapped her fingers lightly on the table to the rhythm of Gu Qing reciting the poem, managing to get away with it.
After the meal,
Sun Li had originally planned to find an opportunity to say a few nice words during the farewell, and subtly mention her interest in cooperation to Director Zheng, so as to end today's matchmaking efforts beautifully.
Who would have thought,
Zheng Xiaolong was helped up from his seat by his assistant. He staggered a little but was full of energy. He pulled out a business card from his pocket and stuffed it directly into Gu Qing's hand.
"Hey kid, take this!"
After a few drinks, Director Zheng's tongue was a little thick, but his voice was still strong. "When I find a good script someday—we'll make a proper film together!"
The Empress: "..."
That's it?!
She has a whole bunch of drafts she hasn't even used yet!
……
...(End of this chapter)