Chapter 24: Gu Ma's Crazy Probe

Your figure is not bad, how old are you this year?

Da Mi Mi was even more at a loss, and the air inside the car was too quiet, so she instinctively pointed at herself.

Me? I was born in 1986, so I'm twenty-one this year...

Your age is also about right, next month Director Kaige's new film starts shooting, are you interested?

Ah? Director Kaige? You are...

Gu Ma looked at her reaction and smiled politely: "You don't know who I am, so how dare you get in my car?"

After saying that, she looked at Chen Xu, who also didn't expect Da Mi Mi to react like that.

Just as he was about to speak up to explain, Da Mi Mi moved first: "I remember now, you are Chen..."

Gu Ma extended her right index finger to block the center of her lips; Da Mi Mi, though understanding, covered her mouth but still felt uneasy.

This hint was too obvious—Director Kaige, which other Director Kaige is there in China?

They were already with Chen Ci, so how could they not recognize his aunt's family? It's just that everything happened too suddenly, so they couldn't believe it.

The air in the car returned to silence again until Gu Ma spoke once more: "You still haven't answered my question."

Ah? What question...

At that moment Da Mi Mi's mind went blank, but fortunately she was still somewhat clear-headed, so she immediately changed her answer: "I'm naturally very interested in Director Kaige's film, but my schedule..."

Before she could finish, Chen Xu interrupted:

You don't need to worry about that; Gu Ma has already communicated with him, and the director agreed to focus on shooting your scenes first, letting you wrap up within a month.

Then...

Da Mi Mi still wanted to say something, her hesitant look made Chen Xu frown.

Any other problems?

No, nothing...

Gu Ma chuckled, put down her drink, and then picked up the document beside the seat.

Ting Ting, let the person speak if they have something to say.

Chen Xu slightly lowered his head: "Understood, Gu Ma."

Gu Ma opened the document but didn't look at it, instead smiling at Da Mi Mi: "Da Mi Mi, don't have any reservations."

Her tone was gentle, her smile kind, but Da Mi Mi found herself unable to speak at that moment.

She took a deep breath, and the car perfume's scent was a bit strong.

After hesitating a moment, Da Mi Mi asked doubtfully: "You... what did you just call me?"

Gu Ma chuckled softly: "Da Mi Mi, you're not an outsider to Ah Ci either, so you can also call me Gu Ma."

Oh...

Sure enough, that's the case; Da Mi Mi actually didn't feel surprised at all.

For some reason, she suddenly felt the atmosphere in the car had eased, no longer so oppressive, and she felt much more relaxed.

Da Mi Mi.

Hmm?

Suddenly being called out by Gu Ma, Da Mi Mi also became much more composed.

Gu Ma lowered her head to carefully flip through the document in her hand: "How much do you know about Director Kaige's new film?"

Ah?

This question really left Da Mi Mi dazed; shouldn't you be the ones telling me this?

Gu Ma chuckled: "It's fine if you haven't heard of it; Director Kaige has painstakingly prepared for two years to depict Mr. Mei Lanfang's life, with every detail being very meticulous."

Da Mi Mi was somewhat confused, but she still replied: "Oh, I know Director Kaige strives for perfection in every work..."

Gu Ma suddenly said: "This time is different."

Da Mi Mi stared blankly: "What, what's different?"

The film "Mei Lanfang" is different from "The Promise"; next year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the release of "Farewell My Concubine". Both are films depicting the essence of Peking Opera, and "Mei Lanfang" also bears the important significance of paying tribute to "Farewell My Concubine".

Ah... then Director Kaige must really value it, right?

Gu Ma nodded: "You're right, every detail of 'Mei Lanfang' will be meticulously polished. So the shooting and production period won't be short; conservatively estimated, it will be over six months."

Director Kaige has strict demands for actors; all actors must be present throughout the filming process. Are you sure you can do that?

Da Mi Mi calculated in her mind: six months? That doesn't seem very long.

Before receiving this film "Living with a Smile", her "rest" periods were always far longer than six months.

Thus Da Mi Mi affirmed: "I, have no problem."

Gu Ma looked at her expression changing, then added: "Your role this time is a senior sister of Mei Lanfang when he was young and studying."

You'll be together day and night, developing feelings; of course, there will be plenty of martial arts scenes in the training process, your body...

I can, I train my physique every day, so I will definitely have no problem with action scenes.

Da Mi Mi wouldn't dare say no—after all, that's Chen Kaige!

Besides, haven't you heard people say? To pay tribute to "Farewell My Concubine", at times like this you must make it work even if you can't.

After she finished speaking, Gu Ma's thick eyebrows barely twitched, and her peripheral vision caught that glass of brandy.

Well then, this is your script. Da Mi Mi, congratulations in advance on your pleasant collaboration with Director Kaige.

Gu Ma handed the document together with the brandy to Da Mi Mi, who then stared blankly.

The meaning was too obvious—drink this glass of brandy and the role is yours?

Faced with such an easily obtained heavenly opportunity, she unconsciously hesitated.

Gu Ma asked: "What's wrong, Da Mi Mi—are you feeling unwell or can't you drink alcohol?"

Da Mi Mi quickly stood up: "No, Gu Ma..."

He had spoken halfway when he hastily covered his mouth, seeing the smile on Gu Ma's face grow even richer, then he forced himself to gather courage again.

He saw her take the script and wine glass from Gu Ma's hand and drain it in one gulp, her speed so fast that even Gu Ma herself didn't have time to react.

"Mi Mi, you……"

"I, cough cough……"

Da Mi Mi's voice was hoarse; brandy is strong liquor, even old drunkards dare not drink it like that.

After downing that glass, in the time it takes to say half a sentence, she felt a bit light-headed, her face flushed red, her head buzzing, feeling dizzy and blurred.

"Mi Mi, you can't drink like this, you're still pregnant……"

Huh? Haha, Gu Ma. He never said your family doesn't get along with him, so how could he have told you that?

Da Mi Mi wanted to laugh, but tears and snot came out first.

It felt awful, yet also exhilarating.

Gu Ma's complexion clearly looked a bit bad, but she still said: "Go to the hospital quickly, check the condition of the baby in her belly."

"Oh……"

Chen Xu supported Da Mi Mi as she just responded, then he heard her laugh out loud: "Hahaha, Gu Ma, you misunderstood, I have no child in my belly, no child……"

She hadn't finished speaking when she collapsed onto Chen Xu.

Immediately after, a clear sound of light snoring came from the car.

Gu Ma's face sank, she looked at the two people before her with displeasure.

Chen Xu held Da Mi Mi, neither letting go nor not letting go, and he didn't dare look at Gu Ma's face……

A few minutes later, Da Mi Mi, with the help of Chen Xu and Xiao Zhao, finally got out of the car.

Watching Xiao Zhao carry Da Mi Mi away, Chen Xu's expression was solemn, he remained silent.

"Senior Sister, how is it?" Yuan Shanshan asked softly from behind.

"None of your business, ask less."

"I……"