Chapter 227: Facing Inner Fear — The Clown (6K for Subscription)

Jian Liting said: "No, it's just a small reaction. I occasionally do this after acting."

Her expression was very calm when she said this, and her tone was very steady. Gu Cheng tentatively believed it and said:

"Sister Liting, if there is anything in the crew that needs my help, just tell me."

Jian Liting said very calmly: "Well, I won't be polite to you."

After Gu Cheng left, she took several deep breaths.

Jian Liting looked down at her hands. Originally, her hands were no longer shaking, but looking at them, she recalled some bad memories from the past, and they actually started shaking again.

Jian Liting bit her lip, clenched her hands hard, took out her phone, and sent a message to her manager.

【Sister Yang, I might need some help】

After Yang Li received this text message, her face was solemn, and she arranged all her work that day to go to the "Assassination" crew.

Gu Cheng only knew that Jian Liting's manager came in the afternoon when he was at night. Assistant Xiao Tong said: "That Sister Yang looks really dashing, with a feeling of a career-oriented woman."

Gu Cheng said: "Have you seen Jin Li's manager Sui Lingfang? She also gives me a feeling of a career-oriented woman."

Xiao Tong nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, I just said that I was so familiar when I saw Manager Yang. It turned out that I had seen similar ones long ago."

Gu Cheng asked thoughtfully: "Why did Manager Yang come suddenly?"

Xiao Tong scratched his head: "I actually think it's normal to come. Sister Liting entered the crew in a hurry and had no assistant by her side.

If the manager has time, she can temporarily act as an assistant. After all, even if the staff is arrogant, they don't dare to give the manager a hard time!"

Gu Cheng didn't commit himself and didn't approve of Xiao Tong's guess.

The crew staff are used to seeing the wind and steering the rudder, but that is only aimed at second and third-tier or little stars with no fame.

Jian Liting is a first-tier star, who dares to be arrogant to the first-tier?

Unless they don't want to work in the crew anymore.

For no reason, Gu Cheng thought of Jian Liting's slightly trembling hands when communicating with her at noon.

Another bullying scene at night.

On the day Li Feifei, played by Jian Liting, was selected to become a clown, students had already attacked her.

On this day, Li Feifei was still walking home with her friends after class, but this friend was the first to stay away from her, and didn't even dare to talk to her, leaving first.

Li Feifei walked out of the corridor. There were many students around, but when they saw her, they immediately cleared a large open space, as if she were a pathogen that everyone avoided.

She couldn't help but tighten her schoolbag strap, her lips pursed, and she lowered her head and left the area quickly.

Suddenly, several students blocked her front. Li Feifei paused, not daring to touch them, and immediately turned to another direction. Then several students blocked her path.

Li Feifei immediately turned her head and wanted to go back.

The actor who acted with her didn't expect that she could go back. The script just wrote 【others block her path forward】, and there were no more details.

There are many small details that depend on the actor's improvisation on the spot.

That actor hurriedly turned a corner, came behind Li Feifei, and also blocked her path.

Li Feifei pinched her schoolbag strap heavily, looked up at them fearfully, and whispered: "What are you doing..."

"Cut!!" Yan Jianqiao shouted, looked at the lens several times, and said: "This scene passed!"

The actors who acted with Jian Liting, including Jian Liting, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The former breathed a sigh of relief because Jian Liting's acting was too realistic, making them look like bullies.

And the latter breathed a sigh of relief because this atmosphere of being surrounded suffocated her, and she couldn't imagine what would happen next.

Yan Jianqiao took the big megaphone and said: "Rest for half an hour, continue later, strive to finish filming in one go, and then you can close the work!"

Originally, the crew didn't film at night, and filming at night belonged to overtime.

But because the "Assassination" crew had been dragged down a lot of progress, and Gu Cheng also wanted to reshoot, so everyone had to work overtime.

Of course, this overtime pay would also be calculated separately, and the actors would not be allowed to suffer.

After Jian Liting finished filming, Yang Li immediately walked over, gave her a warm hug, and patted her on the shoulder.

Jian Liting felt her slightly trembling body get much better and calmed down a bit.

She and Yang Li walked to a remote corner of the crew and talked.

Yang Li asked softly: "Can you accept it?"

Jian Liting nodded: "It's okay, I can hold on."

Yang Li frowned, "If you can really hold on, you wouldn't have called me over.

If I had known that the director asked us to film the young scenes, we shouldn't have agreed. If this drama didn't have Gu Cheng participating and Tianding Entertainment participating, I wouldn't let you take it.

At that time, after reading the script of the adult anti-bullying scene, you were very silent and took two days to get better, telling me that you wanted to film this drama to walk out of the shadow of the past."

She paused, her eyes dark: "Now looking at it, this is clearly stimulating the shadow of your past. We shouldn't have agreed."

Jian Liting said: "It has nothing to do with them. I wanted to take it myself. I wanted to give the past an explanation."

Yang Li was silent for a while and said in a low voice: "Liting, I hope your choice is right. Some pasts, it's good to forget, not necessarily have to face it."

Jian Liting said firmly: "But I want to walk out."

Late at night.

Gu Cheng returned to the hotel and took out his phone, and saw a special attention push in the afternoon.

Jin Li blog announced a piece of news that she would participate in the charity public welfare auction held by Wang Wang Livestream in a week.

As soon as this news came out, it climbed to the fifth place on the real-time hot search list, and even now, it still hangs in the top twenty.

Gu Cheng raised his eyebrows and clicked on the news.

The blog roughly means that Jin Li received an official invitation from Wang Wang Livestream and decided to participate in the charity public welfare auction. Interested netizens can come to watch.

Netizen's sharp comment: 【Wang Wang's big attack, where is Maozhao?!!】

Just at this time, Jin Li sent a message, took a picture of a problem, and she didn't quite understand the solution process.

Gu Cheng simply made a video call to her.

Jin Li connected quickly, having changed into soft pink pajamas, with many cat claws on the clothes, two of which happened to be on her chest.

Gu Cheng immediately looked away, hearing Jin Li ask vaguely: "Why haven't you removed your makeup yet? Did you just leave the crew?"

Gu Cheng: "Well, Jian Liting's acting is very good. The crew is working overtime, hoping to catch up with the progress."

Hearing the crew news, Jin Li was not so sleepy and asked: "Is the filming progress fast?"

Gu Cheng nodded: "Very fast. Jian Liting has been in the crew for a week, and the filming progress has caught up with the month we filmed before. Her acting is too real, I suspect she is into the play."

Jin Li asked with interest: "She dare not look at you?"

Gu Cheng shook his head: "Not so serious, just that I feel she is a bit afraid of me, but she told me that hand shaking is normal."

Jin Li thought: "Then observe again. Actors have their own habits. Maybe this is her way of dealing with tension."

Gu Cheng gave her that problem first. This problem is a bit deceptive. The reason why Jin Li feels difficult to understand is because she didn't go around, walked according to the inertia of thinking, so she was deceived.

If from the beginning, she noticed which knowledge point was really tested, she wouldn't be so ignorant, and wouldn't be deceived.

Now many problem types are like this, on the surface it seems to test that knowledge point, but in fact it tests another one.

If you only solve the problem for that knowledge point, you can't solve it at all. Like this problem type, in the end, it depends on whether the student has a deep understanding of the knowledge point.

Jin Li listened to him talk twice, understood, and felt more sleepy.

She rubbed her eyes and yawned.

Gu Cheng said softly: "Want to sleep?"

Jin Li forced herself to cheer up, "It's okay, it's not the time for me to sleep yet. I don't want to sleep, otherwise I will get up earlier during the day, for fear of disrupting the biological clock."

Gu Cheng: "Then I will accompany you to talk for a while."

Jin Li couldn't help but smile: "Don't you go to remove your makeup first? It's uncomfortable to wear heavy makeup, right?"

Gu Cheng said lightly: "It's okay, I play a student, the makeup is not heavy, I can remove it when I take a bath.

I saw that you decided to participate in Wang Wang Livestream's charity public welfare auction. Maozhao has no opinion?"

Jin Li thought about it and said: "Maybe, maybe not. Sister Fang went to communicate. Before deciding to take this promotional event, she passed the air with Maozhao, and Maozhao agreed very readily."

Gu Cheng didn't know what he thought of and smiled: "With Maozhao's personality, I thought it would leave and hold a charity public welfare auction to fight against Wang Wang."

Jin Li's spirit was lifted, and she nodded repeatedly: "You are right, Sister Fang mentioned to me that Maozhao really has this willingness, wanting me to participate in her family's, but Sister Fang helped me refuse.

She directly told Maozhao that Wang Wang Livestream has already contacted more than a dozen first-tier stars. If you really want to fight against Wang Wang, you must choose the same day or a few days before and after. There is only one week left, and they definitely can't find good stars.

In addition, stars who have already promised Wang Wang will definitely not come to Maozhao's auction. They also have some professional ethics.

Holding a charity auction so hastily will definitely not be done well, and will be compared with Wang Wang by netizens, which will only make people laugh."

Gu Cheng nodded repeatedly: "Sister Fang's judgment is very correct."

Jin Li said excitedly: "Maozhao listened, and finally didn't hold it, saying that this limelight will be let Wang Wang out for the time being, and they will quietly get a killer move in the dark."

She said a little excitedly, leaning forward a bit. Gu Cheng originally only looked at her face, but inevitably moved his eyes to her body.

He sighed in his heart and simply looked at it openly.

Appreciating beauty is human instinct, and he is a normal man.

Jin Li felt that Gu Cheng's eyes seemed to become more scorching, with a bit of aggression, but the two were really too familiar, so she was a bit immune to this degree of line of sight.

When the two were about to hang up the video, Gu Cheng suddenly said: "Sister Jin Li."

"Huh?" Jin Li tilted her head.

Gu Cheng said concisely: "Your pajamas are very good-looking, the cat's pink claws are just right."

"Huh??" Jin Li was confused, didn't understand, lowered her head and looked at her clothes.

Suddenly, she discovered one thing.

She...

Forgot...

To wear underwear...

Jin Li's face turned red, she glared at the phone fiercely, and Gu Cheng had already hung up the video call.

Jin Li's brain was surging with blood, and there was only one reaction at this time, that is, she couldn't suffer!

She clicked on WeChat, poked Gu Cheng's avatar, and said angrily:

【Next time you show me too!!!】

Gu Cheng replied quickly: 【Okay】

Jin Li... Jin Li reacted, her face was even redder.

Why do you always feel that the one who suffers is still her?!!

The next day, Ji Qinglian went to Tianding Entertainment in person to discuss the development route with Zhang Guang.

This was her first formal entry into Tianding Entertainment, except for signing the contract.

And before that, she was in the apartment, dealing with the business that remained in LP with Chen Qin, and by the way, brought some contracts that could be handed over to Zhang Guang.

Chen Qin, as the assistant temporarily hired by Ji Qinglian, also came with her.

Jin Li has a good relationship with the March Sky boy band from Tianding Entertainment, but as an assistant, Chen Qin had never been to Tianding Entertainment. She didn't expect that this time she would be able to tag along with Ji Qinglian to get a look around.

Just coming outside the company, Chen Qin felt very imposing and couldn't help but whisper: "Sister Qinglian, this is very like the big company I imagined."

Ji Qinglian understood in seconds: "The kind in TV dramas, right?"

Chen Qin nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "Yes, yes, yes!"

Ji Qinglian smiled: "In the future, you will follow Jin Li, and this kind of big company will continue to enter and exit. For first-tier stars, the relationship between companies has little impact."

The fame of the first-tier is enough to offset many influences.

No entertainment company will ignore first-tier stars.

Being unhappy is one thing, but everyone is harmonious on the surface.

Zhang Guang took the Sanyuetian boy group out. This time he didn't accompany Sanyuetian to run promotional events outside. Originally, he was sitting in the office and explaining a few words.

But he received Ji Qinglian's message. He thought about it left and right, so he went out with Sanyuetian.

When Ji Qinglian came in, Chen Lin saw it, "Brother Guang, Sister Qinglian is here!"

Zhang Guang's spirit was lifted, and he stood up, "It just so happens that the time is almost up. You should set off. Let's go together."

The two sides met in the aisle of the lobby on the first floor.

Zhang Guang gave a brief introduction to both sides. Ji Qinglian shook hands with the Sanyuetian boy group one by one and said very warmly: "Hello, I often hear about you from Jin Li.

I saw the VCR you recorded for me, which moved me very much. I am very happy to be able to work with you and hope we can fight side by side and become comrades-in-arms."

Yan Xingdong said: "We welcome your arrival very much. We are all admirers of Pink Girls."

Chen Lin said cleverly: "I saw Pink Girls, so I thought about being a star."

Ji Qinglian said meaningfully: "Then you have quite a high ambition at a young age."

After Sanyuetian returned to the car, Chen Lin pondered Qinglian's words repeatedly, always feeling that she had something to say,

Luo Yi looked at him and sighed, "If you don't know how to speak next time, just don't say anything. Otherwise, you'll be a laughingstock."

Chen Lin: "What did I say wrong again??"

Luo Yi: "Do you know when Pink Girls were active?"

Chen Lin: "They disbanded three years ago, so what?"

Luo Yi: "Before they disbanded, they were popular for three years, which means six years ago. You're only 20 now, how old were you six years ago? You set your ambition to be a star at 14?"

Chen Lin said stubbornly: "Can't I?"

Luo Yi said perfunctorily: "Sure, sure, sure. A second-year middle school student wanting to be a big star, that's just perfect."

Yan Xingdong said at this moment: "Luo Yi, I have to say a fair word for Xiao Lin here. What's wrong with setting an ambition at fourteen? Some people think they want to be big stars when they're in elementary school."

Chen Lin: "Exactly, exactly!"

Yan Xingdong changed his tone: "It's just that Chen Lin recognizes too many idols. In an interview a few months ago, he said XXX was his idol, and that he decided to enter the industry because of him.

I suspect Sister Qinglian knew you weren't being honest when you said that, but she didn't call you out. Xiao Lin, this is a case of being too clever for your own good!"

Chen Lin was speechless; this time he really didn't look for any excuses.

So, when a person tells a lie, they have to use an even bigger lie to cover it up, just like blowing up a balloon—the more you blow, the bigger it gets, until it bursts.

On the other side, in the lobby of Tianding Entertainment.

After March Sky left, Zhang Guang specifically kept Ji Qinglian there to chat for a few sentences. After about five minutes, he took her to his office.

And those five minutes had already been seen by many people.

There were stars, and even more agents.

They just glanced as they passed by and immediately left the company.

Some second-tier stars asked as soon as they got into their cars: "Zhang Guang's attitude toward Ji Qinglian is way too good. He even specifically led March Sky to welcome her.

Who doesn't know that March Sky's schedule is very tight? Every time the company calls them back for a meeting, March Sky says they don't have time.

Now that Zhang Guang values Ji Qinglian so much, could it be that the first-tier resources that should have been allocated to us are going to be shifted to Ji Qinglian again?"

The agent rubbed their temples with a solemn expression. Suddenly thinking of something, they shook their head: "It's true that Zhang Guang values Ji Qinglian, but this looks more like a show of force, telling the agents in the company not to get any ideas about Ji Qinglian's gigs."

The second-tier artist didn't understand: "How could we snatch a first-tier star's gigs?"

The agent smiled: "There aren't many female artists at Tianding Entertainment; on the contrary, there are many male artists. So when gig organizers come to us, they basically ask for male artists to participate.

But Ji Qinglian is a very stable first-tier female star in the industry, and she can actually bring in some gigs that female artists can participate in. Besides, since she's participating in gigs, perhaps some other spots can be obtained.

Let's put it this way: because the company has many male artists, those gigs that require male-female pairings basically won't come to Tianding.

But now that Ji Qinglian is here, the male artist to partner with her hasn't been decided, which actually gives you all a chance."

The second-tier artist was stunned: "Give us a chance? Could it be that I can also have Ji Qinglian take me on a gig?"

The agent retorted: "Why not? She has to take someone, why can't she give you a chance? Most of the first-tier male artists in the company have busy schedules and don't lack high-quality resources. The company will definitely let second-tier artists fight for this opportunity!"

After the agent's analysis, their mind became active.

Looking at it this way, Zhang Guang personally welcoming Ji Qinglian in the lobby doesn't look like a show of force at all, but rather a hint to them!

Ji Qinglian is very important to the company, and she is also very important to them, the second-tier stars!

The agent couldn't help but sigh in their heart: Zhang Guang is indeed a top agent in the company; his methods are truly high-level!

On the set of "Assassination".

Jian Liting once again sped up the progress of the crew, and her acting skills were so impressive that Director Yan had nothing to say.

Yan Jianqiao thought to himself: Tianding Entertainment's eye for picking people is still very sharp, more professional than his own.

As the New Year approached, even on the set, one could feel a hint of the festive atmosphere.

During their free time, some staff members would scroll through short videos and could hear the New Year's special BGM from their phones.

"I wish you wealth... wish you brilliance..."

"The God of Wealth is here, the God of Wealth is here, good deeds bring good rewards..."

"Good luck, wishing you good luck, good luck, wishing you..."

"Today is a good day..."

As the plot deepened, Li Feifei, who had been ostracized all along, also faced the first bullying of her life. The one bullying her was a "big sister" at school.

The big sister greatly admired the school bully—Gu Xiude.

It's just that the way girls bully is different from boys. The big sister specifically invited Gu Xiude to come and watch. All around were mocking and ridiculing sounds, making Jian Liting so dizzy she couldn't open her eyes.

According to the script, before the real bullying was implemented, Li Feifei had knelt in front of Gu Xiude, hoping he would let her go and protect her.

But obviously, this plea for mercy was unsuccessful.

Gu Xiude had no interaction with Li Feifei; why would he help her?

On the contrary, because Li Feifei went to seek help from Gu Xiude, the big sister felt angry and escalated her methods even more mercilessly.

Just the first time she played the clown, she was splashed with red paint, her hair was forcibly held down and cut short, and someone even used nail clippers to pull off one of her fingernails!

Just before filming, Jian Liting closed her eyes, taking deep breaths from time to time.

Yang Li looked at her with some worry; this kind of scene was too heavy for her.

She thought about it over and over, still feeling worried, and had called the private psychologist over in advance to stay on the sidelines.

If Jian Liting suddenly had an emotional breakdown, the psychologist could intervene in time.

"Action!" The clapperboard operator clapped the board!

Jian Liting immediately struggled, wanting to escape, but three strong girls behind her held her down and dragged her in front of the big sister.

This empty classroom was very dirty and full of dust. The high windows were opened, and only a single beam of sunlight shone in, appearing tiny and insignificant in the empty room.

The supporting actors around were all crowding to watch, clapping and cheering, their laughter incessant.

Jian Liting struggled desperately, as if she had returned to the past.

"No, I'm not going, please let me go, I'll be obedient, I don't want to go over, please, please..."

Her strength in struggling was great, like a dying person erupting with immense power in a desperate situation. Two of the actresses holding her down were shaken off.

The actresses were a bit stunned; Jian Liting's reaction was a bit too intense, this was different from what was agreed upon!

Suddenly someone around reminded: "What are you stunned for? Grab her quickly!"

In that moment of hesitation, Jian Liting shook off the last person and rushed toward the door. Everyone else was stunned by her sudden outburst.

But the actors reacted quickly and immediately blocked the exit, and the three actors who had been holding her came up behind her and pinned her down again.

Everyone had a layer of sweat on their foreheads, Jian Liting especially.

The onlookers started clapping again, shouting: "Clown!"

"Clown!"

"Clown!"

"Clown!!"