Chapter 262: Zhou Yi, Heaven’s Choice Cheng Shuang (Ch 262)

On the first day of rehearsal, the crew found two more assistants for Qi Jia and his team.

Because there are a total of six roles in Anohana, but there are not enough actors and actresses, so we have to hire extra people.

The two supporting actors who came were a man and a woman. The man was named Wei Ming and the woman was named Li Jing.

Both of them are special actors with considerable acting experience, not just temporary fill-ins.

Therefore, the teaching was quick. After a day of instruction from Zhang Jiajia, the two of them were completely immersed in the role by the next day.

“I heard that you just filmed a movie about pure youth and love. Has it been scheduled?”

During the break, Zhang Jiajia walked up to Qi Jia, handed him a cigarette, and asked,

“Thank you, director. It has not been scheduled yet and is in post-production.”

Qi Jia took the cigarette with both hands, sniffed it but didn’t smoke it, and then he smiled and explained,

“My agent won’t let me smoke anymore, saying he’s afraid I’ll be a bad influence on the flowers of our country.”

Cough cough haha~ Zhang Jiajia was choked and coughed and laughed. After a while, he said,

“That’s right. You guys often show your faces in front of the camera so you really need to be more careful. Although the country doesn’t have clear regulations, the higher-ups are still quite disgusted with celebrities smoking.”

After that, he talked to Qi Jia about the Little Red Flower which was still in theaters.

“Do you know what netizens’ biggest hope for you is after the release of Little Red Flower?”

“What is it?” Qi Jia was a little surprised. He really didn’t know. His assistant was not around, and no one reported to him about the things about him on the Internet every day.

“Netizens said, I hope you will take less crying scenes in the future. There is a joke on TikTok called, ‘When the disease sounds, Qi Jia appears.'”

Zhang Jiajia put out his cigarette and stretched himself.

“To be honest, when Little Red Flower was released, I took my family to watch it.

My little daughter was so moved by this that she kept asking me for a red flower after she came out. It’s all your fault.”

Qi Jia waved his hands quickly, looking speechless.

“Director, how dare you say that to me? Last year, I read your newly published book, A Small Shop at the Edge of the Clouds, and I almost fainted.

The aftereffects are so strong that I have to ask on behalf of the fans: Why did you write Cheng Shuang to death?

Zhang Jiajia lit another cigarette and said with some sadness,

“Because Cheng Shuang’s real-life prototype is indeed dead.”

Qi Jia was silent. Seeing that he didn’t speak, Zhang Jiajia asked,

“Why, do you have any objection to this ending?”

Qi Jia thought, I really don’t agree with this. You don’t know that I was depressed for the whole night after watching it.

“In fact, I hope Cheng Shuang can survive.

Although, your original intention was to tell everyone that true love is not separation, but forgetting.

While there is still time, go meet the people you want to meet.

But how can meeting the person you want to meet be better than having the person you want to meet right next to you? “

After Qi Jia finished speaking, Zhang Jiajia said nothing, smoking silently. After looking at him carefully for a while, he suddenly smiled.

“If one day, the store is going to be adapted into a film and TV series and you are allowed to play Liu Shisan, what do you think?”

Qi Jia’s heart moved, and after thinking for a while, he said seriously,

“If you, the director, are willing to bring Cheng Shuang back to life in a TV series, I would be happy to act in it.”

“I’ll think about it~” Zhang Jiajia smiled mysteriously, gave an ambiguous answer, and then asked,

“Let’s get down to business. Is there a girl named Zhou Ye in your studio?”

Qi Jia nodded, “Director, do you have something to talk to her about?”

“When you took her to the Academy Awards, I was there too. After watching her, I felt that she was very similar to the character of Cheng Shuang.

Just recently, the publisher told me that the store would publish a third edition, so I wanted to ask her to take some photos of Cheng Shuang.

Put it in a book as a postcard and give it to everyone. Do you think she is free?”

“This is great news!” Qi Jia was delighted when he heard this. He had never expected that there would be such a fate. He immediately agreed on behalf of Zhou Ye.

“Then please help me make an appointment with her and try to finish it before the end of the month, otherwise it might affect the printing process at the next factory.”

“Also, are you interested in taking a group photo of Liu Shisan?”

Zhang Jiajia looked at Qi Jia with a smile,

“Sure, but after the novel is adapted into a film or TV series, the director must give priority to letting Zhou Ye play Cheng Shuang.”

After a brief thought, Qi Jia agreed. After all, taking a few photos wouldn’t take too much time.

“Hahaha, don’t worry. Even if I don’t consider your face, I still like her to play Cheng Shuang.”

Zhang Jiajia agreed very readily. Seeing Zhang Ruonan walking towards him, he suddenly said,

“In fact, Ruonan’s acting skills are also suitable, but her image is too soft.

She lacks the broken feeling of Cheng Shuang, which makes people like her with a broken heart at first sight. I feel she would be better in the role of Qin Xiaozhen. “

Qi Jia looked at it carefully, and then had to admit that what he said made sense.

Zhang Ruonan came here to invite Zhang Jiajia to a dinner party tonight. The official competition will start tomorrow. After discussing it,

I plan to finish rehearsal early tonight and go out to relax.

“Next time, for sure. Tonight, the four of us directors have a dinner with the leaders of Penguin. Don’t stay out too late and delay tomorrow’s recording.”

Zhang Jiajia smiled and explained the reason and declined, and also reminded Qi Jia to keep an eye on them and not to drink.

So, at nine o’clock in the evening, after everyone finished today’s rehearsal, they called Ren Ming and Sun Qian,

A group of eight people got in a business car borrowed from the program crew and headed to a Cantonese restaurant that had a high rating on Dianping.com.

After arriving, we asked for a private room and tried several dishes that had received high praise online.

We ate until about 10pm before leaving. Two assistants left early because they had something else to do, leaving only six people.

Seeing that it was still early, Ren Ming suggested that they go for a stroll around the popular Dongmen Old Street nearby. Qi Jia and the other three girls had no objection.

“I’m sorry, Brother Qi, I’m a little tired today and want to go back early.” Fei Qimin said somewhat awkwardly.

Qi Jia patted his shoulder vigorously and said, “There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Be careful on the road and remember to let me know when you arrive at the hotel.”

“Okay, Brother Qi.” Fei Qimin nodded gratefully, apologized to the girls, and left.

Dongmen Old Street is about 200 meters away from the Cantonese restaurant. Qi Jia was too lazy to drive.

Everyone simply walked there to help digestion.

Dongmen Old Street is one of the most famous pedestrian streets in Shenzhen, with everything from food and drink to entertainment.

Not only is there the first McDonald’s in China, but there is also a retro internet celebrity check-in spot, Super Wenheyou.

In addition to these landmark check-in spots, there are many unique stalls.

Apart from the voices of tourists, one can also hear the sounds of restaurants offering huge discounts and promotions, such as free food if the food is not delicious.

Qi Jia followed the girls and, in addition to taking care of their safety, he also had to act as a human camera at any time, helping them check in and take photos.

He suddenly thought, could it be that Fei Qimin had anticipated this and therefore found an excuse to slip away?

“Hey, there are too many people in there. It might be unsafe if you get recognized. Don’t go in.”

Seeing the four girls having fun, holding hands and trying to get into Wenheyou, Qi Jia quickly spoke out to stop them.

“Qi Jia, your mother.” Zhang Ruonan suddenly said,

“Hey, I’m not letting you go out to play because it’s for your own good, why are you still swearing?”

Qi Jia reached out to hit her head, and Zhang Ruonan covered her head and cried out that it was unfair.

“9 lives, you are really my mother!”