The recording of "Challenge Us!" lasted for the next two days.
The Tie family's coordination grew increasingly seamless; a mere glance was enough to know when to respond. They treated guests with genuine sincerity, never resorting to any peculiar tricks.
Consequently, "Challenge Us!" saw its reputation steadily rise among similar programs.
It was only now that Xia Weiliang realized that after a week of rest from the "Revisiting" film crew, her schedule was completely packed!
Compared to her previous life, where she was idle after her identity was exposed, her destiny had truly undergone a drastic change.
Thinking of this, her motivation surged even higher!
"Nuomi! Come, come, report tomorrow's schedule! Live broadcasts, variety shows, sports events, nothing is a problem! As long as there's an announcement, just take it!"
Nuomi smiled, "While the buzz from 'Love Marathon' is still strong, tomorrow morning we need to join the Ambassador of Assistance to promote it. We'll record a VCR first, then take promotional photos."
Ambassador of Assistance, Xiao Yi?
Xia Weiliang rested her chin on her hand, a touch perplexed.
Lately... she seemed to be encountering him more and more often.
Was this good, or bad, or really bad?
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At night, at the platform hosting "Idol Sports Meet."
Xia Weiliang hadn't expected that, given her status, she would be personally welcomed by the platform's top executives, making her feel rather overwhelmed.
But as Song Yuan put it, she shouldn't feel embarrassed. In the eyes of the platform's higher-ups, she was just RMB, and who wouldn't like RMB?
"Teacher Xia, please wait a moment. Brother Yi will be here shortly."
A staff member first explained the general procedure, stating it was a simple congratulatory VCR. But with an award-winning actor present, how could it be done carelessly?
"...Do we really need to go to such lengths?"
Xia Weiliang rubbed her temples, sighing at the endless demands. Didn't they know how terrifying her fans were?
"Of course! Isn't this a beautiful short film? To personally direct for an award-winning actor has been my dream for years! Teacher Xia, bring out your passion, bring out your professionalism!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Weiliang reluctantly said, "Whatever makes you happy."
Soon, the door to the lounge opened.
A man in a beige trench coat walked in. Xia Weiliang merely glanced up and almost lost her breath at his devastatingly handsome face.
Seriously, Xiao Yi was truly good-looking. Especially today, in his trench coat and with his thin-rimmed gold-wire glasses, exuding an aura of refined restraint.
His deep eyes behind the lenses, with just a casual glance, felt like a blow to the heart, sending a tingling sensation throughout her limbs.
So then...
She had slept with this man...
Heh, hehe, hehehe...
So this was how it felt to have plucked someone else's carefully cultivated cabbage...
Xiao Yi walked in and first nodded to the staff, "Apologies, there was traffic. I'm late."
At the same time, he quietly instructed Yan Zhi, "Extend the time here and push back the subsequent schedule."
"Understood."
His serious and rigorous work attitude was well-known in the industry. Those who collaborated with him would always give him a thumbs-up, with "well-deserved" being the highest praise.
Xiao Yi turned and saw the woman sitting on the sofa. Dressed in a white long dress, her hair loosely tied into two braids, she was hugging a sofa cushion, her head bowed, lost in thought.
His steps, which had just begun to move forward, abruptly halted.
Reminded by Xiao Nuomi, Xia Weiliang snapped back to attention, quickly stood up, and bowed respectfully to him, "Hello, Teacher Xiao."
"Mm."
Xiao Yi simply nodded, then shifted his gaze and walked towards the other end, taking a seat.
The young director, surnamed Huang, a man full of ideas, immediately stepped forward, handed over the shooting proposal, and began to explain it.
Xiao Yi listened attentively, occasionally asking a question, but never again looking at the person opposite him.
This... was awkward.
Xia Weiliang maintained a smile, projecting an air of "If I'm not embarrassed, then the embarrassment belongs to others," and gracefully sat down.
"Nuomi, bring me my book, 'Basic Etiquette for Being Human'."
Nuomi: "..."
Could she say no?
However, having been by Xia Weiliang's side for so long, undermining her was certainly not an option!
Nuomi casually handed over the script, as solemnly as if it were a handover ceremony, "Sister Weiliang, your 'Basic Etiquette for Being Human'."
Xia Weiliang smiled, winked at her, and whispered, "Extra chicken legs tonight!"
Taking the book, she opened it and pretended to read.
Wanting to embarrass her father?
Heh, no fear. Sudan Novel Network
Let's all have fun together.
Seeing Yan Zhi standing at the doorway, Nuomi quietly moved closer.
"Second Brother, is your award-winning actor in a bad mood? Our Sister Weiliang greeted him just now, and he seemed to ignore her."
Yan Zhi crossed his arms and stroked his chin, "Brother Yi hasn't been right since he got back yesterday. Maybe... he's just too tired."
Nuomi realized with a start. After all, he was Brother Yi, it was understandable!
Director Huang finished his explanation and they were about to officially start filming.
"...The two teachers just need to understand the general plot direction. The content is entirely up to your free improvisation, including the dialogue! What I want to present to everyone is this most authentic side! Even if it's raw, even if it's imperfect!"
Director Huang spoke with great passion, "Perfection isn't youth!"
Xiao Yi nodded, highly cooperative, not looking down on her for being an unknown newcomer.
The two stood up and walked outside, while Xia Weiliang, holding the script, had already gone cross-eyed.
After a week of rest, she felt more tired than filming in the crew. She yawned. Her eyelids had already grown heavy when the two were having their private discussion.
The sunlight was just right at this moment, dappled and surrounding her, making her entire body feel warm.
Xia Weiliang propped her head on her hand, her eyelids almost fully closed, her head bobbing. Suddenly, her supporting arm slipped, and her forehead hit the table—
Suddenly, a large hand steadily caught her forehead.
Hiss~~
Hiss hiss~~
Hiss hiss hiss~~~
Seeing this, Yan Zhi let out a delighted fangirl smile. Little Nuomi also giggled foolishly. No need to ask why, sweetness was all that mattered!
Director Huang's eyes widened, then he quietly set up the camera...
Xia Weiliang frowned and, groggily, raised her head.
Xiao Yi withdrew his hand, pursed his lips, and said, "If you're too tired, you can rest for half an hour."
Xia Weiliang was stunned and suddenly stood up, "Teacher Xiao! I'm not tired! I can start working immediately!"
Xiao Yi raised his dark eyes. "Mm."
He turned and walked away.
Xia Weiliang: "..."
Wouldn't he even offer a word of praise?
She pouted and slowly followed.
"Sister Weiliang, Sister Weiliang!" Nuomi hurried after her, her face beaming with the joy of witnessing a perfect couple moment. "You have no idea how gentle Brother Yi was just now..."
Before she could finish, Xia Weiliang gave her a languid look.
"Mm, he was quite gentle."
Without another word, she followed the footsteps of her leader.
Nuomi: "..."
Is her reaction really that indifferent to show her aspirations and attain serenity?
Since it was a promotional film for "Love Marathon," the filming location was chosen at the gymnasium.
On the long red rubber track, Xia Weiliang, dressed in sportswear with her hair in a ponytail, stood in the distance with a smile, one hand shading her eyes, gazing at the person on this side.
On this side was Xiao Yi, dressed in black sportswear.
Director Huang, at the camera's end, widened his eyes excitedly, "Yes! That's the feeling! Stare, stare at her! Brother Yi, use your gaze to drive!"
Yan Zhi and Nuomi turned their heads in unison: Director Huang, please calm down, this is a proper promotional film!
Xia Weiliang stood on this side, and within her sight, the man was dressed in black, standing tall and elegant...
She was stunned.