Chapter 1101: Chapter 1099: Proving You Two Are Made for Each Other
The first Saturday after the New Year’s holiday, Zhu Qianyu was busy following the director around in the studio.
This biographical film is rumored to be the biggest production with the largest investment Xinying has ever made. After these two months of indoor shooting, there will be more than half a year of outdoor scenes to be shot after the Spring Festival, with plans to premiere in October. It’s the key piece for next year’s awards.
It’s the biggest production Zhu Qianyu has encountered during her internship at Xinying, so she’s been diligently following the director, asking questions nonstop.
This Director Lei is considered one of the top directors in the country, having won several domestic and international directing awards. He’s not prolific, only making one movie a year, but almost every piece is a masterpiece.
Moreover, Ji Huan had already spoken with Director Lei early on, asking him to take good care of his little girlfriend. With Zhu Qianyu’s beauty and sweet voice, she’s even more diligent than the crew, so Director Lei is quite kind to her and answers all her questions during her work breaks.
The assistant handed the phone to Director Lei, and after the call, Director Lei said to Zhu Qianyu behind him, "Xiao Yu, President Si wants you to go to his office."
"Now?" Zhu Qianyu’s relationship with Si Jun had become quite close due to the Ji family.
"Yes!"
Director Lei waved his hand, signaling her to hurry.
Truth be told, the upcoming scene is quite important for the entire movie, and Zhu Qianyu has been eager to know how Director Lei handles scenes where the complex inner emotions of the characters are expressed through body language instead of words.
Missing out on this, she couldn’t help but feel regretful.
Director Lei seemed to see through her thoughts and told the assistant director, "Xiao Wang, the backdrop for scene ten and eleven is the same as now. Let’s film those next and do scenes eight and nine this afternoon, so they can prepare their emotions better."
Zhu Qianyu cheerfully thanked Director Lei, who laughed and said, "No need to thank me. Just treat me to some cake tomorrow."
Previously, Zhu Qianyu had brought some homemade cupcakes for the crew, and everyone said they were better than store-bought ones. The others were too shy to ask her to make more, but not Director Lei.
"No problem, I’ll bring some tomorrow."
Still not satisfied with her promise, Director Lei added, "Make a few more; I want to take some home to please my little Emperor."
Lately, while staying with the Ji family, Zhu Qianyu had developed various fruit cakes and puddings suitable for children and gave Director Lei an OK sign, happily leaving the studio on the electric scooter Ji Huan had bought her for commuting at Xinying.
"Brother Jun, you called me?"
When Zhu Qianyu entered, Si Jun was discussing something with two directors. Seeing her arrive, he waved her over.
"Director Lu, Director Yu!" Zhu Qianyu greeted the two directors and sat down on the opposite sofa.
"Xiao Yu, you’ve been interning at Xinying for over half a year now. We’ve watched those films you’ve directed, and we find both your shooting techniques and expressive style very innovative and unique."
Si Jun’s words made Zhu Qianyu feel both flattered and overwhelmed, "Thank you, Brother Jun, thank you both, esteemed directors."
"The latest group of artists we’ve recruited is said by their acting coach to be capable enough to act in some small dramas for practice. My idea is to create a youth web series for them, around ten episodes long. Are you interested?"
Si Jun’s next words left Zhu Qianyu utterly stunned.
"Brother Jun, are you saying that I should direct this web series?" Zhu Qianyu exclaimed incredulously.
Si Jun and the other three couldn’t help but chuckle at her unrestrained reaction. Si Jun nodded affirmatively.
"That’s right. As long as you agree, not only will you direct, but you’ll also write the script!"
Zhu Qianyu was stunned for several seconds before eagerly nodding, "I’m willing, of course, I’m willing!"
"Okay, that’s settled then. Here’s the list of artists. If you want to know more about their backgrounds and characteristics, you can call Teacher Guan, who is responsible for their training. As for the genre of the series, we won’t impose any restrictions, as long as the plot is positive."
Zhu Qianyu felt like she hit the lottery. As soon as she left the office, she called Ji Huan excitedly to share the news.
After the call, she happily rode her scooter back to the studio.
She realized that ever since she came to Xinying, no, ever since she met Ji Huan, her good fortune had been nonstop.
Moreover, these surprises all came too suddenly, without any warning, leaving her in a daze and sometimes feeling as if she were dreaming, filled with a sense of disbelief.
Returning to the studio, the crew was having lunch. Zhu Qianyu took her lunchbox and sat to the side, eating while sharing her good news with Zhu Qianying.
After sharing her thoughts with her sister, Zhu Qianying replied on the other end of the line, "Silly girl, it means you and Ji Huan are a match made in heaven. Your streak of good luck was unlocked by Ji Huan, so ever since you met him, good things keep coming your way."
Hearing her sister’s unique explanation, Zhu Qianyu felt reassured, and her affection for Ji Huan grew even stronger.
By evening, Ji Huan, as usual, arrived on time to pick her up from work. When she got into the car, a beautiful red rose appeared before her eyes.
"For you!"
Zhu Qianyu accepted the rose, "Thank you!" Lowered her head to look at the petals, noticing they seemed to still have dewdrops on them.
"Ji Huan, did you steal this from the flower field outside?"
On the way to Xinying, there was a large flower field filled with roses of various colors.
Ji Huan shook his head with a grin, "I exchanged labor for it!"
"Labor?" Zhu Qianyu clearly did not believe him.
"Yeah, the aunt said if I performed a hot dance, she would give me a rose, so I danced!" Ji Huan said, appearing very earnest.
It was only then that Zhu Qianyu realized she had been tricked by him!
"Really? What kind of hot dance? Pole dance or street dance?" Zhu Qianyu teased him.
Ji Huan stifled a laugh, "Striptease!"
Even though she knew he was talking nonsense, Zhu Qianyu still gave him an intense glare, "You dare?"
Ji Huan immediately raised a hand, "I wouldn’t dare, please spare me, dear wife!"
The two bantered playfully for a while before Zhu Qianyu asked Ji Huan.
"Ji Huan, tell me honestly, was it you who suggested to Brother Jun about me writing and directing the web series?"
Ji Huan shook his head repeatedly, "Xiao Yu, don’t wrong me! If I were to do such a thing, I would have asked Si Jun to have you leave Xinying a long time ago to spend more time with me. Do you think I’d be so silly as to have so much work arranged for you on purpose?"
