Chapter 263

The two of them chatted and laughed all the way to Sui Lingfang's office.

Gong Jiajia let go of Seeing Jin Li's arm, letting Seeing Jin Li go in first while she waited outside.

According to the company's custom, every star who has been out running promotional schedules for a long time must hold a meeting after returning to the company to iron out future development plans or summarize the schedules they previously participated in.

Gong Jiajia was also here this time to provide a summary.

But she knew her status clearly; it certainly couldn't compare to Seeing Jin Li's.

After Seeing Jin Li went in, Gong Jiajia took out her phone and messaged He Yixuan.

Gong Jiajia: 【I'm going to a meeting today. When are you wrapping up filming? Hasn't that drama of yours been filming for too long?】

He Yixuan is currently filming an urban drama.

This film started shooting last year, but the production crew encountered many setbacks, so it has been dragged out until now without finishing.

First, the lead actress was injured and hospitalized, and she made her injuries public online, forcing the crew not to dare fire her and having to wait for her to recover before resuming filming.

This wait lasted a whole month.

Just as filming finally resumed, the actor playing the second male lead ran into some issues regarding his background, involving debates over personal ideological stances, and was reported by netizens for having problematic thoughts.

The crew investigated and found that his previous remarks were indefensible and too serious, so they had no choice but to dismiss the second male lead and recruit a new one.

The second male lead had a relatively heavy role in the early stages, so everyone had to accompany the new actor to reshoot.

Gong Jiajia didn't know about the setbacks of the drama "Assassination," otherwise she would definitely have said that the development of these two dramas was truly an unexpected coincidence.

He Yixuan replied quickly: 【I can wrap up in another week. I'll treat you to hot pot then. What about you? Has Sister Fang planned your subsequent schedules?】

Gong Jiajia: 【No, Sister Seeing Jin Li is back at the company today, so Sister Fang is meeting with her first, then she'll meet with me.】

Gong Jiajia: 【Should I ask Sister Seeing Jin Li out so the three of us can go out for a meal together then?】

He Yixuan paused while looking at her phone, 【Better not. Sister Seeing Jin Li is so busy, let's not disturb her.】

Gong Jiajia thought to herself, busy is busy, but there's always time for a meal.

She felt that whenever He Yixuan mentioned Seeing Jin Li, there seemed to be a barrier between them.

Gong Jiajia just assumed they didn't get along and replied: 【Alright, hurry up and wrap up filming so you can come back and find me!】

He Yixuan: 【OK, I'll be back soon.】

She put down her phone and rubbed her wrist, which was sore from maintaining the same posture yesterday.

A figure appeared before her eyes; it was the male lead, Cheng Zhizhi.

After spending a few months with the crew, she had figured out Cheng Zhizhi's personality: he was a rather mild-mannered, "nice guy" type, indecisive and fond of being kind.

According to netizens, this type of person is a sunny, warm guy, but because he is too warm to everyone, he looks a bit like a "central air conditioner."

He Yixuan called out to him and asked for a phone number.

"Can you give me your manager's phone number? My relative has already passed the initial audition for Tianding Entertainment. I want to add him as an emergency contact. In case I can't reach my relative, I can send a WeChat message to ask."

Cheng Zhizhi didn't think much of it and recited a string of numbers.

Zhang Guang's phone number was no secret in the industry; many managers at small companies had his WeChat.

He said: "Do you want me to tell Brother Guang? He generally doesn't add strangers to his phone."

He Yixuan felt a bit nervous, her palms sweating.

She squeezed the edge of her phone, where the noted phone number was displayed on the screen.

"No need, I'll just add him myself. If he doesn't accept, so be it; I won't force it," she said calmly.

Cheng Zhizhi: "Alright."

Over at Seeing Jin Li's side.

Sui Lingfang asked about the situation with the "Assassination" crew, understood Yan Jianqiao's filming style, and after confirming that the crew hadn't run into any major problems, she told her about the situation with the other two dramas.

"A few days ago, I called to confirm the production progress of 'Dream Builder' and 'And Then There Were None.' Both films have been edited and sent for review. Now it depends on the speed of the license issuance and the release window the films can secure."

Sui Lingfang paused, "Based on my experience, I judge that 'And Then There Were None' will likely be released earlier than 'Dream Builder'."

Seeing Jin Li raised her eyebrows, curious: "This film is a late bloomer!"

Sui Lingfang: "It's mainly because the editing for 'And Then There Were None' is relatively simple; the director finished it quickly, and the film's nature is also easier to pass review.

Adapting classics isn't common, but once adapted, as long as it doesn't deviate too much from the original's ideas, it usually passes. According to the director's wishes, he wants you to accompany him for a few roadshows."

Seeing Jin Li nodded in agreement: "Notify me once the film's release window is set; I will cooperate fully."

Sui Lingfang: "Alright, then there's news about 'Dream Builder.' Let me give you a heads-up first."

She paused and continued: "There's a risk with this film's review; it's very likely to get stuck and not pass, so be prepared.

My idea is that if this film passes review in the near future, it will be released immediately into the market to prevent it from being unable to be released suddenly.

But if it can't pass review during this period, I'm afraid it will take two or three years before the film can be released."

Seeing Jin Li was a bit surprised; she was clear about the sensitive nature of this film.

After all, it was about a famous person.

But it was directed by Director Zhong Wentai; with Zhong Wentai's reputation, it should be guaranteed to pass review.

"Did Director Zhong Wentai tell you that? Even he can't guarantee it?" Seeing Jin Li asked.

Sui Lingfang nodded: "Although he didn't say it explicitly, the vague meaning he revealed was roughly this, telling us not to hold too high expectations for this drama."

Seeing Jin Li focused, remaining silent.

The atmosphere suddenly stiffened.

Sui Lingfang suddenly smiled easily: "But I want to tell you about the benefits of this film. Once it can pass review and be released in the near future, it will definitely be able to compete for some major awards in the film and television industry.

Looking at the bright side, once it passes review, it's a huge profit. Even if it can only be released in two or three years, it's worth the wait just for the benefits it brings."

Seeing Jin Li was actually very open-minded about it.

She was silent just now because she was thinking about where this drama was sensitive and whether it could pass review faster if modified.

As for what benefits this drama could bring after release, she hadn't thought about it.

Seeing Jin Li said: "I can only guarantee that I will be serious and responsible while filming. Once the filming is done, how the subsequent editing goes, what the netizens' evaluations are after release, how the box office performs... I can't control any of that. I only ask to have a clear conscience during the filming period."

Sui Lingfang breathed a slight sigh of relief and said with a smile: "It's good that you've thought it through. Once the filming is done, the subsequent development of this drama is not something we can control.

I'm just giving you a heads-up; maybe reality isn't that bad. Besides, if this drama gets shelved, you still have other dramas to take over, so don't worry about having no exposure."

There was one thing she didn't say.

At worst, she could still do variety shows.

Seeing Jin Li actually had a very good sense for variety shows, but she didn't want to participate in highly staged reality shows.

"Now that we're done with the dramas, let me tell you some good news. The jewelry endorsement contract with Tiangong will be finalized today.

Tiangong's intention is to keep the news hidden for a while, let you shoot the promotional photos and videos first, and then release the advertisements together after announcing the spokesperson, completely launching the promotion."

Sui Lingfang thought for a moment and said: "My idea is that Tiangong's request can certainly be met, and since they are so straightforward with the contract, we can do something even more sincere."

Seeing Jin Li looked over, her moist eyes filled with a bit of doubt: "Something sincere?"

Sui Lingfang smiled: "We will guide the public opinion ourselves first and create a wave of pre-promotion for them."

In the afternoon, Seeing Jin Li's personal account released a set of photos.

In the photos, Seeing Jin Li was wearing a high-end custom cheongsam from Fang Fei; the cheongsam was a smoky green, the color of ink-wash smoky green.

The slit of the cheongsam was outlined with dark silver threads in a bamboo pattern. When dyeing the fabric, it was specially dyed to create a rich, layered, gradient effect of swirling smoke, looking very intellectual and high-end.

There are a few buzzwords nowadays called "high-knowledge style," which gives people a sense of high-level intellectuals at first glance, gentle and beautiful, not vulgar or charming.

Her hair was half-tied, with the ends draped softly over her chest, and the back was pinned up with a silver hairpin.

But the focus of this photo wasn't on the clothes, but on the Melo pearl necklace worn around her neck.

The visual focus of the photo was deliberately placed on her neck, allowing people to see the necklace at a glance.

Netizens didn't recognize the Melo pearl at first, thinking Seeing Jin Li was showing off Fang Fei's clothes and rarely giving fans a treat by showing beautiful photos.

After half an hour, some people felt that the jewelry Seeing Jin Li was wearing on her neck was somewhat unusual, so they specifically looked it up and left surprised comments in the comment section.

【Melo pearl?? Did I see that right? That's a Melo pearl! A size like that must be worth at least a million!!!】

A netizen pointed it out, and other netizens followed the clues to search, finding Melo pearls that had been auctioned at famous auction houses a few years ago.

Judging from the pictures, the one Seeing Jin Li was wearing on her neck was even larger than the one from the auction house.

【Jewelry appraiser here, it is indeed a Melo pearl. How did Seeing Jin Li get it?!!】

【Jewelry of this quality can usually only be seen in auction houses, but I asked my peers, and they said there has been no news of Melo pearl auctions recently, neither domestically nor internationally!!!】

【You all saw the Melo pearl, I only saw the big spending.

Celebrity jewelry is usually provided by brands, including some high-end gowns, which are only worn during events and don't belong to the celebrity personally.

But Seeing Jin Li didn't attend any events when she posted this set of pictures, so does this belong to her? Is she that rich??】

The more netizens dug, the more they felt that Seeing Jin Li's outfit wasn't simple.

The pictures she posted were high-definition.

While netizens kept zooming in to check her necklace, other places were also being zoomed in on. Before long, someone observed that the earrings she was wearing on her earlobes were also familiar.

Some netizens zoomed in on the two pairs of earrings and let out another long string of exclamation marks.

【So you all look, are her earrings also made of Melo pearls??】

【!!!! My daughter has grown up; she buys such precious jewelry just like that!!!】

The first wave of climax for this photo came from revelations by crew members of "And Then There Were None."

This information wasn't arranged to be released beforehand and was an accidental event.

【Don't guess randomly, Seeing Jin Li didn't buy the Melo pearl; damn it, she picked it up in the sea area where she was filming! Don't ask me how I know, because I was watching her pick it up on the beach next door at that time!!!】

【Sister, can I ask which sea area it was?】

【The sea area where "And Then There Were None" was filmed? I know this; it was filmed on a small island. Damn... can conchs actually produce Melo pearls these days? What kind of heaven-defying luck is this??】

【Which kind soul can private message me the news about the island!】

The second wave of climax for this event was also a hot topic specially operated by Chenxi Entertainment for Seeing Jin Li, exclusively released by the well-informed big V "Zhou Bapi," revealing the origin of the Melo pearl on Seeing Jin Li's neck.

Zhou Bapi: 【Picking up treasure while going to the sea? I don't admire anyone's luck, only Seeing Jin Li's!

It is rumored that the Melo pearl was taken to a jewelry company for processing, and the jewelry company conversely requested not to charge processing fees, only asking Seeing Jin Li to cooperate with the promotion, but was rejected by Seeing Jin Li!

Good luck is one thing, but recently a big opportunity has fallen on Seeing Jin Li because of the Melo pearl, and she has a chance to take her career to the next level!】

With the well-informed gossip account's revelation, plus various subtle insider news, soon, the whole country knew the news that Seeing Jin Li had picked up a Melo pearl by the sea.

Winning the lottery, unexpected encounters, digging up treasures... netizens' love for such sensational current affairs topics is comparable to various wealthy family gossip and melodramatic news!

#Seeing Jin Li picked up a Melo pearl#

#Fang Fei really picked up a treasure#

#Seeing Jin Li goes to the sea#

Seeing Jin Li hit three hot searches in a row. In just one afternoon, this news had spread everywhere and was known to everyone.

Also because of this incident, many netizens immediately changed their travel destinations for the weekend tomorrow.

"Hey, let's not go mountain climbing tomorrow; let's run to the seaside to play and go sea-trawling by the way!"

"Sea-trawling? You want to go to the sea? That's a bit difficult; the sea area here has long been cleared out, and you can't pick up anything!"

"Then let's find a place with fewer people. Doesn't your family have relatives in that fishing village? Go ask!"

"Honey, Seeing Jin Li picked up a Melo pearl by the sea, worth millions. Let's go to the seaside tomorrow and try our luck too, okay?"

"Oh my god, millions? We don't have that kind of luck, do we?"

"Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets their mind to it! Even if we don't pick up a Melo pearl, picking up a few sea pearls is fine too!"

Netizens reacted quickly, and major seaside tourist cities were not slow either.

It is already June, and the hottest time of the year is coming again.

The beaches of major tourist attractions were all ready to go, gearing up, thinking about how to promote and increase the local KPI.

When this news about Seeing Jin Li came out, the person in charge of the tourist attraction took a look and was happy.

Material from heaven!

Just after one night, the seaside tourist attractions immediately hung up banners and large picture advertisements—

【This beach provides various shellfish shell-opening activities!】

【Take a boat to take you to explore the deep sea area, cast a net and return fully loaded, never coming back empty-handed!】

【This beach provides pearl gambling services, providing various shellfish caught from the deep sea area! Opening them not only yields pearls but also meat!】

It seemed that overnight, the spring breeze of seaside tourism blew across the entire land.

The weather hadn't completely heated up yet, and the summer vacation hadn't started, but various places had already started pre-heating, firmly grasping this hot spot and not letting go.

King crab, Boston lobster, big squid!

Sea bass, black sea bream, white pomfret, large yellow croaker! And various rare shellfish are waiting for you to take them!

And Seeing Jin Li, who created this hot spot, went non-stop to Tiangong's headquarters to shoot promotional photos and soft advertisements.

She didn't accept interviews, nor did she explain exactly what was going on, which allowed netizens to retain many fantasies, secretly looking forward to getting rich overnight by the sea.