Chapter 673

"How long have they been setting up the scene here?"

Wang Hongdou looked at the group of people outside the film set and asked curiously.

She only had scenes in the afternoon and hadn't come to the set in the morning.

When she arrived at the set, she learned that Fang Fei had sent a team to the set to shoot promotional photos for Jin Li's spring collection.

Originally, Fang Fei had invited Jin Li to go to their company for the shoot, but because Jin Li didn't have the schedule for it, she generally didn't take outside engagements while filming.

Fang Fei calculated and simply decided to set up the scene at the film set, letting Jin Li shoot the promotional photos in her spare time after filming.

If this were a second- or third-tier brand, Wang Hongdou could understand it.

After all, Jin Li's current status and influence are bigger than those of second- or third-tier brands.

But for a top-tier luxury brand like Fang Fei, Wang Hongdou found it a bit strange.

Don't luxury brands have their own style? Why is Fang Fei so eager to accommodate Jin Li's schedule?

Ma Mingqi wasn't filming and was standing not far from the scene watching the staff set up.

Hearing what Wang Hongdou said, he thought for a moment and said: "When I arrived at the set this morning, they were already here; it's been 5 hours since I arrived."

Wang Hongdou clicked her tongue: "What kind of scene is it? It actually takes so long to set up; it's a pity it's all covered with green cloth, otherwise I could take a peek."

Ma Mingqi actually knew a bit of news and said: "It seems they are shooting Fang Fei's latest spring collection, which hasn't been leaked online yet, so the shoot needs to be kept confidential."

Wang Hongdou said: "Fang Fei really values Jin Li. I've never seen a luxury brand treat its global ambassador so well, coming to the set to set up just to accommodate the ambassador's schedule so she can shoot quickly after filming."

Ma Mingqi thought about it: "One reason is that Jin Li is worth it; she basically doesn't take outside work after joining the crew, unless it's something she can't turn down. Fang Fei's spring collection is already being released, with only one or two heavy-hitting items left."

He asked back: "According to the habits of those big brands, they would have finished shooting the promotional film before the collection is released, so don't you think it's a bit too rushed for Fang Fei to come shoot Jin Li's promotional photos now?"

He said firmly: "So this must be a last-minute plan!"

Wang Hongdou was curious: "If Jin Li's shoot wasn't originally in Fang Fei's plan, why does Fang Fei want to shoot it now?"

Ma Mingqi remembered the news he saw last night and said uncertainly: "It seems that the popularity of 'Dawn' overseas has exploded; could it be for Jin Li's overseas influence?"

Hit the nail on the head!

It wasn't just Ma Mingqi and Wang Hongdou discussing Fang Fei's set; even Director Xu and the screenwriter were discussing it.

Director Xu finished his lunch break and specifically took a look outside the set, still able to hear the shouts of the staff behind the curtain.

He asked the screenwriter: "You didn't rest at noon, you've been watching?"

The screenwriter nodded: "I'm not tired; I'm afraid Fang Fei's staff will set up beyond our rented area, so I've been keeping an eye on them."

Director Xu said enviously: "Jin Li's luck is really good! 'Dawn' exploded overseas, and even Fang Fei has to reshoot her spring collection promotional film."

The screenwriter added: "It's not just luck; she's also professional. Our crew has reached the later stages, and we can finish filming in a little over a week of hard work. Do you want her to ask for leave at this time to go to Fang Fei's location for the shoot?"

Director Xu shook his head: "One drum, then the second, then the third. I don't want her to ask for leave at this time, but if she really proposed it, I couldn't possibly refuse."

After all, the crew's progress is so fast because of Jin Li's high efficiency.

The screenwriter: "So isn't that why Fang Fei specifically sent a team to set up here?"

He said calmly: "Jin Li holds the initiative in this matter; she doesn't necessarily have to shoot the unplanned spring collection promotional film, so it's only right for Fang Fei to be proactive."

Afternoon filming continued.

There was a lot of news on the internet about the box office explosion of "Dawn" overseas, and some media also exposed Fang Fei's initiative.

Only then did the people on the set know that the box office of "Dawn" overseas was actually so good.

Many people are busy with work and don't have time to pay attention to foreign news, and domestic news also has a delay.

By the time the overseas explosion had already gone through a round, there were finally some reports in the mainland.

Wang Hongdou and Ma Mingqi also heard about it, and the two rivals even specifically got together to discuss it.

Wang Hongdou: "Jin Li's 'Dawn' box office overseas is so explosive, is it possible for our 'Counterattack' to also go to the overseas box office? Just based on Jin Li's overseas influence, it should be a bit possible, right?"

Ma Mingqi: "That depends on whether those cinemas are willing to import it. Inspirational films are actually quite easy to pass censorship, but if the domestic box office isn't that outstanding, it's difficult to get imported."

Director Xu naturally also heard the discussion among the staff on the set.

When filming ended in the afternoon, he specifically asked Jin Li: "Do you think it's possible for our 'Counterattack' to be released overseas?"

Jin Li was stunned, her eyes a bit dazed: "Does 'Counterattack' have overseas distribution channels?"

Before she took on this drama, she hadn't heard from her manager that the crew had such ambition.

Director Xu said shamelessly: "No, but I think your influence overseas is increasing day by day; maybe there are overseas distributors who will come to you? If someone comes to you, can you recommend us?"

Jin Li smiled; so that's what it was about.

She nodded: "I'll tell my manager later; if someone comes to Chenxi Entertainment, she will recommend it."

Director Xu observed the expression on Jin Li's face and said cautiously: "Jin Li, you are so popular overseas, are you going to take on some overseas promotional activities?"

Jin Li: "Maybe? Possibly? Perhaps. I haven't finished filming yet, and Manager Sui won't arrange work for me, Director, don't worry."

Director Xu shook his head quickly: "No, no, no, I'm naturally at ease with you; you are very professional.

I mean, if you go overseas to participate in promotional activities after finishing this drama, can you help promote 'Counterattack'? Maybe an overseas distributor will really come to you wanting to buy the rights."

Jin Li looked at Director Xu with a half-smile.

Director Xu felt a bit embarrassed being looked at by her: "I was just asking."

Jin Li said: "If it were before when I wasn't so well-known, I would have agreed immediately, but now my influence is too great, so it's not easy to agree to you casually; you should talk to my manager about this."

As her fame grew, Manager Sui also emphasized to her many times that she couldn't take on engagements randomly and couldn't make promises casually.

Artists naturally possess commodity attributes; with her current popularity, to put it exaggeratedly, even a fart of hers has a price, let alone specific promotion during an interview.

The contract Jin Li signed has the obligation to help the crew promote, but it is limited to domestic.

If they want to exert force overseas as well.

Sorry, you have to pay more~

Jin Li quickly collected her scattered thoughts and let herself be more focused on immersing herself in the character.

The character "Jin Xiaoli" is not difficult to figure out, but wanting to play it well is actually harder than those characters with more distinct and extreme personalities.

This is the same as "the simpler things are, the harder they are to make money from"; the more ordinary and plain the character, the harder it is to bring out her highlights.

So Jin Li has to find a different feeling in this character.

She cannot completely substitute herself into the perspective of an ordinary poor student, but must have a sense of conviction that "she is different."

Filming this way allows her to bring out her own unique style from that thread of difference, which is also different from the image shaped by others.

When the afternoon filming ended, Jin Li only rested for half an hour before heading non-stop into the scene Fang Fei had set up for several hours, continuing to shoot Fang Fei's spring collection promotional film.

Spring is the season when the earth returns to life and all things recover.

So Fang Fei's spring collection theme this time is also based on flowers, and they set up the scene to be gorgeous without losing its poetic quality.

When Jin Li, wearing Fang Fei's spring collection, looked back and smiled in the scene of blooming spring flowers, the expression and smile in that instant seemed to span the distant time and space to talk to people—

Clouds recall her clothes, flowers recall her face, the spring breeze brushes the railing, the dew is thick.

Fang Fei's staff couldn't help but exclaim that Jin Li wearing this spring outfit was simply too beautiful!

Moreover, she has an ancient charm, a temperament that makes her distinct, giving her more grace and luxury, as well as the steady atmosphere brought by the tempering of time, compared to other stars.

Even though she looks very young, she is unforgettable.

Fang Fei's photographer thought to himself, it would be great if they could also invite Jin Li to shoot for summer, autumn, and winter later; this kind of star can not only shoot very smoothly but also provide inspiration to the photographer in return.

Jin Li finished shooting Fang Fei's spring collection, and Fang Fei released the promotion across the entire internet on the third day.

This time, Fang Fei didn't put the promotional focus domestically because Jin Li's popularity in China is too high!

Once the promotional photos were released, they dominated all major hot searches, and netizens licked their screens one after another.

Fang Fei didn't need to spend much effort on promotion at all to easily get first place.

This time, they put their promotional energy overseas, carrying out ground promotion simultaneously, and didn't miss out on online promotion either.

Fang Fei not only replaced the big screens in their overseas stores with Jin Li's spring collection but also specifically greeted overseas media channels, asking media people to praise Jin Li's spring collection.

The explosion of "Dawn" made overseas netizens pay attention to Jin Li's dynamics, but Jin Li's overseas fan sites were almost rubbed raw by them without any updates.

This time, Fang Fei suddenly announced Jin Li's spring collection, and Jin Li's overseas fan sites also updated the photos simultaneously, so overseas netizens finally had something to do.

"Quick, Angel, hurry up and keep up, I want to buy Jin Li's spring collection!"

"That's Fang Fei's cheongsam, didn't you say you didn't like wearing cheongsams?"

"I don't like it, but for my idol, I can!"

Because of Jin Li, those who were not originally fans of cheongsams all fell into the trap with this spring collection.

Not only that, although Rumengling didn't let Jin Li shoot new products, they brought out the perfume that sold out last year to promote it again.

Compared to clothes that need to be changed every season, perfume can last longer.

Fang Fei's clothes are not mainstream, but Rumengling's perfume can be sprayed every day; these two brands expanded their overseas sales because of Jin Li's overseas influence.

And while Jin Li's overseas influence continued to increase and climb step by step, Jin Li finally welcomed the wrap of "Counterattack" on the set!

On the day of the wrap, Manager Sui specifically came to the set.

Jin Li couldn't rest after the wrap and had to fly abroad immediately to participate in the promotional activities for "Dawn."

She had already bought the ticket and would pack and send Jin Li away as soon as she left the set.

On the set, after the character "Jin Xiaoli" played by Jin Li checked her scores and confirmed she could get into her dream university, she received the admission letter and jumped happily on the spot.

She jumped happily on the street, the street scene on both sides of the road was beautiful, and today's weather was also very good, suitable for embracing a brand new life.

"Cut!" Director Xu shouted with a megaphone: "It's a wrap!"

Other crew members clapped: "Congratulations on the wrap!"

Someone presented flowers to Jin Li, and Jin Li's eyes curved slightly as she smiled sweetly.

She said: "Although I can't attend tonight's wrap party, I'm treating, you guys eat whatever you want!"

The crew staff were also very happy; Wang Hongdou went over to hug Jin Li to get some good luck.

Manager Sui interrupted Jin Li's pleasantries and stuffed her into the car, looking selfless and impartial.

Director Xu saw her and wanted to say something to her, but was interrupted by Manager Sui.

"Our schedule is very tight, I'll send Jin Li to the airport first; if there's anything, contact me by phone."

Director Xu: "... Alright."

Actually, he just wanted to build a relationship with the manager so she wouldn't ask for such a high price.

Jin Li's makeup removal was all done in the car; the schedule was indeed very tight, as this was a last-minute addition.

Because it was a request made by Director Chu, Manager Sui couldn't refuse, and Jin Li didn't want to refuse either, so they just had to work hard.

"Jin Li!"

Director Chu came to pick her up in person, looking high-spirited.

The two walked while talking about the current overseas box office of "Dawn."

Chu Chenliang said: "Luck is very good, it's already the number one by a wide margin. The crew has already held several promotional meetings here; the reason I called you over this time is because the fans' calls for you are very high, they all want to see you."

Jin Li smiled and said: "So isn't that why I'm here?"

The two didn't have much time for pleasantries and got into the car to head straight to today's promotional location.

The promotional meeting had already started, and the overseas fans were very enthusiastic, waiting for the surprise promised by the crew, looking forward to seeing that person.

"Will Jin Li really come? My friends in China say she has always been filming, and she basically doesn't take outside engagements during filming, so it's hard to see her."

"I don't know, the crew said it's a special surprise; the only thing I can think of is that Jin Li appears. The previous promotional meetings didn't say there was a special surprise."

"If Jin Li doesn't come, I hope to get her merchandise; I like her very much."

Suddenly, a commotion came from the scene, and someone started shouting Jin Li's name loudly.

"Jin Li! Jin Li! Jin Li!"

Jin Li makes a surprise appearance at the "Dawn" overseas promotional meeting!