Chapter 485: The Tsundere Liu Tianxian

At the China Film Digital Base, Liu Yifei wore a gray overcoat, with light yellow boots on her feet, walking with a heroic and spirited bearing, full of goddess aura.

Behind her followed a small assistant holding a KFC family meal set, and another small truck slowly approached.

Liu Tianxian, who hadn't shown up in a long time, came to visit the set, generously offering milk tea to the entire crew and also bringing a family meal set, intending to eat it together with Jiang Heng.

Along the way, people they met greeted them one after another, while Liu Yifei simply smiled and nodded.

Arriving at the filming area, they saw Jiang Heng sitting behind the monitor, intently watching what was inside.

In the center of the venue, Wu Jing, Dilireba and others were suspended by wires, performing in front of the green screen.

Acting opposite them were a group of actors wearing motion-capture suits.

Liu Yifei was greatly shocked watching the performance; it seemed there was even a magical civilization! 'Click, passed!'

After Jiang Heng called a stop, everyone present let out a sigh of relief.

Ordinary staff and actors each went to the rest area, while people like Wu Jing and Dilireba gathered around to greet Liu Yifei.

Jiang Heng also wore a smile, looking at Liu Yifei whom he hadn't seen in a while, and said, 'How did you suddenly come over? Are you done with your work?'

'Yeah, I can finally rest properly for a while!'

Liu Tianxian had also starred in commercial blockbusters, earning plenty at the box office and in money, so she started thinking about winning awards.

Previously, while filming an artistic movie where every shot had to be NG-ed repeatedly for a long time, that had pretty much tortured her enough.

After wrapping, she didn't even eat a meal, and immediately rushed over.

Seeing that she indeed looked a bit worn out, Jiang Heng felt pity and said, 'You need to rest properly; look, you've gotten thin!'

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly, gesturing with the KFC family bucket in her assistant's hand, and said, 'So I've decided to eat these first to bulk up, then we'll talk about gaining weight!'

Dilireba beside them said in an envious tone, 'That's great, Sister Yifei; you can eat whatever you want now, unlike me, who gains weight just from a bite and still has to diet.'

Liu Yifei said, 'No need to be so strict; an occasional treat is fine—why don't you try one?'

Dilireba hurriedly waved her hands with an embarrassed smile, 'Forget it, you and Director Jiang should eat them instead.'

Wu Jing and the others also chuckled, saying, 'You two eat, we won't disturb you,' and then they all dispersed in a bustle.

Liu Yifei took a wet wipe, cleaned her hands, picked up a chicken wing and handed it to Jiang Heng, saying, 'Try it!'

Jiang Heng laughed as he took it, bit into it, and said, 'Really, after not eating for a long time, it's actually quite fragrant!'

'Right, when I was filming I kept thinking, once we wrap, I'll eat whatever is tasty and whatever helps me gain weight!'

Jiang Heng laughed, 'Then you can have your wish; I'll go prepare some ingredients later and cook myself tonight.'

Liu Yifei said, 'Or we could just grab a bite outside and head home early?'

Jiang Heng thought that preparing a whole table of dishes would indeed be troublesome, so he nodded and agreed.

While the two were chatting heatedly, Du Huan came over; seeing Liu Yifei there, he was taken aback and thought to himself, 'If she wants to act, that would be bad!'

Seeing Du Huan's hesitant expression, Jiang Heng smiled and asked, 'What's up? Is there something important?'

'Oh, for that film by Director Ning, the script has been finalized, and they're planning to cast Lin Zhixuan as the male lead.'

Jiang Heng laughed, 'Good, that's quite suitable!'

He and Lin Zhixuan both came north from Xianggang, so occasionally looking after him is only natural.

'As for the female lead, do you have any ideas?'

If they were discussing this privately, Du Huan would surely have said it outright, wanting to recommend Tao Hui for the role.

But Liu Yifei's sudden appearance left him uncertain; he didn't know whether Jiang Heng had other plans, or Liu Yifei wanted to vie for the role, or it was merely a coincidence.

His principle was, as long as his own interests weren't harmed, helping Tao Hui gain some benefits was acceptable.

But to provoke Jiang Heng's displeasure for Tao Hui's sake was absolutely out of the question; offending Liu Yifei would be even worse, possibly more serious than angering Jiang Heng.

'The female lead?'

Jiang Heng was busy filming; just finishing a draft script would be good enough—how could he possibly also think about the female lead?

Liu Yifei then curiously asked, 'Is Director Ning also planning to shoot a big production?'

Because in her impression, low-budget films could be handled by Du Huan and the company's other executives through discussion.

Only high-budget effects-heavy blockbusters required Jiang Heng to give the final approval.

She knew about Yang Mi being cast as the female lead in Zhang Yimou's new film.

Yet she hadn't expected the group company to launch another effects-heavy blockbuster in such a short time.

Counting the film Jiang Heng is currently shooting, 'Alien Divergent Path,' that makes three major productions underway.

Adding post-production, preparing to release the 'Heroic Soldiers Continuation' during the 2014 Spring Festival slot, Outstanding Rising Film Company will have four effects-heavy blockbusters hitting theaters in the coming year—just thinking about it is terrifying!

Liu Yifei had just asked casually, but Du Huan dared not take it lightly, 'Well, the draft script Director Jiang gave should count as a big-budget comedy.'

'A comedy? That should be pretty interesting,' Liu Yifei remarked offhand.

Du Huan broke into a sweat, 'Probably; Director Jiang's script naturally won't be lacking!'

Jiang Heng laughed, 'The script is just the most basic foundation; it still depends on the actor's performance!'

He then asked, 'What, do you have any ideas?'

Du Huan, upon hearing this, couldn't help but feel nervous.

If Liu Yifei were to act, Tao Hui's side would likely kick up a fuss, the inner household would be unsettled, and for a while they probably couldn't live in peace.

Unexpectedly, Liu Yifei slowly shook her head, glanced at Jiang Heng, and said in a tsundere tone, 'Acting with you is fine, but pairing with Lin Zhixuan? Hah!'

She didn't say the rest, but her disdainful tone was fully revealed.

Du Huan was truly both startled and delighted, thinking to himself, 'I really had my head in the clouds, forgetting this. Back then she definitely rejected Nie Yuan, even suggested Huang Xiaoming play Yang Guo—how could she possibly pair with Lin Zhixuan as lovers?'

He immediately laughed, 'Indeed, they don't match at all!'

Jiang Heng nodded, agreeing, 'You must have some idea, then.'

Du Huan gave an embarrassed smile, 'Well, the company's artist Tao Hui has decent looks and acting skills, and her pay isn't high. Most importantly, the female lead role in this film doesn't have many scenes, so picking someone with comparable fame and stature would suffice. Truly going for a top-tier star might not be willing.'

Jiang Heng sized up Du Huan with a glance, thinking to himself, 'You old brat, still have this kind of motive.'

But recalling Tao Hui after she joined the company, her performance in many film and TV dramas was actually not bad.

But after all, it's a big film invested with several hundred million; Jiang Heng thought a bit and said: "Like this, go back and get the finalized script, then call Tao Hui over to try a scene!"

"All right!" Du Huan grinned.

In his view, if Jiang Heng didn't outright refuse, there was a good chance.

Moreover, by this point, he had done everything he could.

Even if Jiang Heng ultimately rejects Tao Hui, it's not his fault; there's no reason to blame him! (End of chapter)