Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 250: The Premiere of "Those Years"

Not long after, Hu Jing and Zeng Li also walked in from outside the door.

"Yibai~"

"Yibai~"

The two women sat down on either side of him, bringing with them a faint scent of perfume.

"You must be exhausted from being abroad all this time?"

Hu Jing placed her hands on Fu Yibai's legs and gently massaged them.

"good."

Fu Yibai leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and felt the force coming from Hu Jing's fingertips.

Zeng Li sat on his other side, quietly resting her head on his shoulder, her long hair brushing against his neck, carrying a faint scent of shampoo.

"Sister Pear".

Fu Yibai turned his head to look at Zeng Li.

"Um?"

"What are you filming lately?"

"I just finished filming a movie, so I'm taking a few days off."

Zeng Li's voice was soft, with a gentle warmth unique to women from Jiangnan.

"I'm going to Hengdian in a few days for a role as the second female lead."

"The second female lead?"

Fu Yibai frowned.

"Didn't the company arrange anything for you?"

"It's arranged; I wanted to take it myself."

Zeng Li smiled.

"The script is good, the director is good, and although the role isn't high-ranking, there's plenty of room for the actor to shine."

Fu Yibai looked at her but didn't say anything more.

Zeng Li has never competed or fought for anything since her debut. She takes every role seriously and never cares about who gets top billing.

This kind of personality is rare in the entertainment industry, which made him feel even more sorry for her.

"If you get tired, just go back to the company; there are plenty of resources."

"understood."

Zeng Li reached out and gently pinched the back of his hand, as if in some kind of silent response.

The sound of spatulas stirring in the kitchen stopped, and Liu Yan came out carrying dishes, with Fan Binbin following behind, holding a soup bowl in his hands.

"Alright, stop rubbing and come eat."

Fan Binbin placed the soup bowl on the table and called out towards the sofa.

The four people sat down at the dining table.

The meal consists of six dishes and a soup, a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, and is visually appealing.

Liu Yan's cooking skills have improved a lot since last year. The braised pork ribs were bright red in color, and the meat was tender and soft, easily separating from the bone with chopsticks.

Fan Binbin opened a bottle of red wine and poured a glass for everyone.

"Come on, let's toast our great director as he returns home."

She raised her glass, a smile playing on her lips.

"Jing Yibai."

Hu Jing also raised her glass.

"Jing Yibai."

Zeng Li spoke softly, but still raised her glass.

The four wine glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound.

"bite."

Fu Yibai took a sip of wine, put down the glass, and picked up a piece of pork rib.

"Thank you for your hard work during this time."

"What's so hard about it? We didn't do anything."

Liu Yan shook her head and added a spoonful of soup to his bowl.

We ate dinner slowly, chatting as we ate.

When Hu Jing talked about her recent filming, she said that she had taken on a period drama set in the Republican era, which she filmed in Hengdian for two months and had just finished filming not long ago.

"It was unbearably hot. Even when wearing a cheongsam, you had to wear a shawl, which was said to be the custom of that era."

She shook her head, her tone tinged with helplessness.

"The director was very demanding. We had to shoot a single scene more than ten times. I almost got heatstroke."

"Then you should bring a few more assistants, to fan you and serve you water."

Fan Binbin said from the side.

"I brought it, but it's still hot."

Hu Jing sighed.

"But the film was well-made, so it was worth it."

Zeng Li didn't say much, just listened quietly, occasionally interjecting a word.

Liu Yan and Fan Binbin talked about Running Man.

The third season has been completed, with several artists from the company participating in the recording of the show in four episodes.

The group chatted amongst themselves, creating a warm and lively atmosphere at the dinner table.

Fu Yibai leaned back in his chair, watching them chat, a slight smile playing on his lips.

This feeling is like being at home.

After dinner, Fu Yibai was accompanied upstairs by the four women.

The next day, Fu Yibai returned to the company to get a brief overview of the company's work this year.

Ning Hao's "No Man's Land" has finished filming and is currently in post-production.

"Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" is still in production. Filming was previously halted due to natural disasters, but it is now nearing completion.

"Finding Mr. Right" is currently in the post-production stage.

Of the three TV series, "The Myth," "My Chief and My Regiment," and "The Silent Truth," only "The Silent Truth" has finished filming due to its scale; the other two are still being filmed.

The filming of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3" by Sugar Man will wrap up in about a month.

The third season of "Running Man" has just aired three episodes, and its ratings and online viewership have far exceeded those of the first two seasons.

The female celebrities from Morning Sun also greatly increased their popularity through this variety show.

At least it will allow some non-fans to recognize them when they see them.

The recording of "The Voice of China" and "Go Fighting!" has been completed and is currently in post-production editing. They are expected to air at the end of the year.

On September 30th, the premiere of "You Are the Apple of My Eye" was held.

At 6 p.m., a red carpet was laid out in front of Xinghe Cinema in Chaoyang District, and the media areas on both sides were crowded with cameras and microphones, with flashes crackling and popping in the twilight.

Security personnel set up barriers to keep enthusiastic fans on both sides. Some held up light boards for Liu Yifei, while others shouted Fu Yibai's name, creating a cacophony of voices.

When Fu Yibai got out of the van, dusk had already fallen, and only a faint dark red remained on the horizon.

He wore a dark blue suit and a white shirt today, without a tie, and his hair was combed back. He looked more composed than usual.

Liu Yifei followed him out of the car, wearing a white dress, her hair up, revealing her slender neck, and a thin necklace on her collarbone, which sparkled under the flash of the lights.

She wore exquisite makeup, with mauve lipstick on her lips, making her look dignified and elegant. However, the fingers holding his arm tightened slightly, revealing her nervousness.

"take it easy."

Fu Yibai turned his head and whispered something in her ear.

Liu Yifei raised her head, met his gaze, smiled slightly, took a deep breath, and straightened her back.

The moment the two stepped onto the red carpet, a deluge of flashes erupted, almost tearing the night apart.

"Director Fu! Look this way!"

"Yifei! Yifei!"

"Let's take a picture together!"

The reporters shouted at the top of their lungs, and the sound of camera shutters filled the air like the chirping of cicadas on a summer night.

Fu Yibai walked at a moderate pace, while Liu Yifei linked arms with him, keeping pace with him.

The two paused briefly in the middle of the red carpet, facing the media area, allowing reporters to take photos for about ten seconds, before continuing on their way.