Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Chapter 665 You Have a Real Eye for People

"Hurry up, Xiwei, Jiangyang, Sister Meng, stop dawdling! You're all taller than me and walk slower than me. The production crew's car is waiting!" Zhao Jinmai stepped out of the elevator, took a few steps toward the hotel entrance, then stopped and turned back to shout.

I looked up and gazed towards the hotel entrance.

Two commercial vehicles belonging to the production crew were parked in the hotel parking area, with the "Mars Intelligence Agency" logo printed on their sides.

The car body was clean and tidy, but the windows were covered with privacy film, making it impossible to see inside.

The car door was closed, and the driver leaned against the car, looking down at his phone.

In the hotel lobby, several sofas were occupied by the program crew.

The executive director was responsible for welcoming guests, along with two stagehands and an assistant to coordinate the itinerary.

They were all holding work manuals and walkie-talkies, and occasionally looking up towards the elevator entrance and the doorway.

Upon seeing Zhao Jinmai emerge, the group immediately stood up and looked in her direction.

The hotel receptionist asked, "Hello, are you checking out?"

"Extend your stay, one more night." The assistant in charge of coordinating the program's schedule quickly stepped forward, took out the pre-prepared paperwork, and skillfully coordinated with the front desk to extend the stay.

He then turned to Zhao Jinmai and said, "Teacher Zhao, the production team has prepared breakfast. We can set off once all the guests have arrived."

"Just call me Mai Mai," Zhao Jinmai switched back to standard Mandarin.

The assistant nodded, then looked around and asked, "Where are Teacher Jiang Yang, Teacher Xi Wei, and Teacher Meng? I don't see them."

"It's right behind, it'll be out soon." Zhao Jinmai waved her hand, then turned and shouted towards the elevator entrance, letting out a Shenyang accent: "Hurry up, you guys, you're driving me crazy, what are you dawdling about!"

On the sofa on the other side of the lobby sat Xue Zhiqian.

Wearing a loose sweatshirt, casual pants, and sneakers, with her hair neatly styled and wispy strands falling across her forehead, she was looking down at her phone, a backpack beside her.

Casual and relaxed.

When we get to the production crew, we'll change into more formal clothes.

I'm used to wearing casual clothes on weekdays.

Xue Zhiqian was also staying at this hotel. We happened to run into each other while having dinner at the hotel restaurant last night, exchanged brief greetings, and chatted for a bit.

Jiang Yang and I are old acquaintances.

I only had a brief chat with Zhao Jinmai, Tian Xiwei, and Meng Ziyi in the group chat for this episode of "Mars Intelligence Agency" about work-related matters, so we weren't very familiar with each other.

Zhao Jinmai took the initiative to greet her: "Good morning, Teacher Xue."

Hearing the voice, Xue Zhiqian looked up and turned off his phone: "Good morning, MaiMai. I just came out too. I happen to be on the same bus as you to the recording site. Where are Jiang Yang and the others? Why haven't they arrived yet?"

"They're in the back, they should be coming out soon," Zhao Jinmai said, pointing towards the elevator entrance.

Xue Zhiqian looked in the direction Zhao Jinmai pointed and was stunned.

Jiang Yang, Meng Ziyi, and Tian Xiwei stepped out of the elevator.

Jiang Yang was wearing a casual suit, but his gait was stiff, and he frowned with every step.

My butt hurts.

He was kicked by Tian Xiwei and then whipped a few times with a belt.

I dare not take large steps.

Meng Ziyi wore a dress with a hemline that went past her knees, paired with low-heeled leather shoes, and her long hair was draped over her shoulders.

He leans forward while walking, with one hand supporting his waist.

Buttocks sticking out.

My steps were small and slow, and my butt hurt too.

The pain from being hit five times by Jiang Yang had not yet subsided.

Tian Xiwei was wearing a blazer, her long hair tied in a low ponytail, and she was holding Jiang Yang's arm tightly, leaning her body against him.

Walk with your legs together and at a slow pace.

She lost her virginity, even though Jiang Yang was very gentle throughout.

But a girl's first time is bound to be painful.

It won't recover quickly.

Even though it hurt a lot, she still smiled, tightened her grip on Jiang Yang's arm, and greeted Xue Zhiqian: "Teacher Xue, I'm Xiwei, we've chatted in the group."

"Hello, Xiwei," Xue Zhiqian said with a smile.

She whispered to Zhao Jinmai, "What happened to the three of them?"

I'm very worried that something might happen to our three guests, Jiang Yang, Meng Ziyi, and Tian Xiwei.

They are all important guests on this episode.

Especially Jiangyang.

If someone is unwell and unable to record normally, it will not only disrupt the entire recording plan of the production team and waste the time of all staff, but may also affect the broadcast effect of the program, causing speculation and discussion among the audience, and creating a negative impact.

Zhao Jinmai spoke in a fluent Northeastern accent: "They're fine, they just woke up and are still groggy. I guess they stayed up all night playing King of Glory. It's all Chaoyue's fault. He was just complaining to me that when he was playing with Sister Meng, she just went AFK and messed with him, causing him to lose a star. They're about to record a show, and he has no self-control at all. He's not even as good as me, a little kid!"

Zhao Jinmai spoke quickly and urgently.

Where are you from, Mai Mai?

“I’m from Shenyang, can’t you tell?” Zhao Jinmai blinked.

"I can hear it, I can hear it, it's too obvious," Xue Zhiqian said with a smile.

Judging from her size, Zhao Jinmai is quite small, making it hard to associate her with a Northeastern accent.

When you see Zhao Jinmai on camera, she is always quiet and polite.

Speak softly and gently.

Unexpectedly, in private, he speaks with a strong Northeastern accent, creating a striking contrast.

When chatting with kids, you have to talk about games. This way, you can get to know Zhao Jinmai better. Xue Zhiqian then asked, "Do you usually play games for a long time, Mai Mai? You probably like playing King of Glory too, right?"

"I love playing King of Glory, but I only play for a little over an hour each day. I won't play for even a minute longer."

"Mai Mai, you are so self-disciplined," Xue Zhiqian praised, still somewhat unaccustomed to Zhao Jinmai's accent.

"I was forced to do that. There are anti-addiction measures in place, so I had no choice."

Zhao Jinmai's face fell, and she sighed, "Sigh, I really want to grow up quickly. Once I'm an adult, the anti-addiction measures won't be able to control me anymore, and then I can play games to my heart's content."

We arrived at the "Mars Intelligence Agency" studio without any problems.

After getting off the bus, I went to the dressing room.

Makeup tools and styling supplies were already prepared in the dressing room.

Makeup artists and stylists each have their own roles.

Organize makeup brushes and select suitable hairstyles and accessories for guests.

After the styling was completed, they were guided to the main studio area.

The stagehands moved back and forth, checking the seats, microphone sound quality, and lighting angles.

The props team confirmed that all props were in place and arranged the guest name tags neatly. The sound engineer adjusted the sound equipment to ensure clear, noise-free sound.

Staff members are on standby next to the guest seating area, ready to provide assistance at any time.

On the other side of the control room, the director was focused on the screen, checking the footage from each camera position and making final preparations before recording.

With preparations complete, recording officially began.

Standing in the director's seat, Wang Han picked up the microphone and began, "Meetings on Earth are the most annoying, meetings on Mars are the most enjoyable, because we are..."

All the guests shouted in unison: "Mars Intelligence Agency!"

Then came a sound of something being slammed on the table.

After things calmed down, Wang Han continued, "This is our second episode. Welcome everyone to the recording of 'Mars Intelligence Agency.' In each episode, we gather guests from all walks of life to chat about hot topics, share interesting stories, and unlock different kinds of excitement. Today, we welcome several new and old friends, including familiar faces and new friends joining for the first time. Without further ado, let's begin our Mars journey today!"

After the opening remarks, Wang Han smiled and looked at Tian Xiwei, introducing her as follows:

"First, let me introduce a new friend to everyone. She was admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy this year and has great potential. Her drama 'Fighter of the Destiny' will be released soon. In the drama, she has many scenes with Jiang Yang, which is worth looking forward to. Recently, her advertisement for Youxuepai went viral. Her performance in the advertisement was lively and natural, showing youthful vigor and winning over countless fans. In addition, she is also the female lead in Jiang Yang's new song MV and has a very tacit cooperation with Jiang Yang. Let's welcome Tian Xiwei!"

Tian Xiwei stood up, bowed, and smiled sweetly: "Hello everyone, I'm Tian Xiwei. You can call me Xiwei, or I can call me Xiaotian. Nice to meet you."

Deputy Director Ning Jing said, "Xi smiles, she looks really beautiful."

Guo Xuefu smiled and said, "She speaks so gently and softly; she's clearly a girl with a very gentle personality."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yang's lips twitched.

gentle?

This morning, this so-called gentle girl whipped his buttocks until they were swollen.

Hao Chun was the gentlest one, so gentle that he couldn't bear to whip her with his belt.

After the opening ceremony, the program was successfully recorded.

The venue staff stood on both sides of the field, constantly monitoring the situation.

The sound engineer kept a close eye on the sound equipment to ensure the guests' speeches were clear.

The director at the control room stared at multiple monitor screens and calmly directed the broadcast over the walkie-talkie: "Camera number one, focus on Tian Xiwei and get a close-up of her expression. Camera number two, shoot a wide shot while also taking into account the reactions of the other guests. Camera number three, focus on capturing Tian Xiwei's movements and keep the image stable without shaking."

Following instructions, the photography crew quickly adjusted their camera positions to accurately capture the scene.

Xue Zhiqian interrupted the conversation at the right moment and asked, "Has anyone heard Jiang Yang's song 'The Wind Rises'?"

The junior agents present responded in unison, shouting "Yes!"

Some of them have actually heard of it.

Some had never heard of it before, but they joined in the chanting.

I know that's how I get screen time.

It created a lively atmosphere at the scene.

Xue Zhiqian continued, "Jiang Yang, you really are a creative genius. To be honest, the melody of this song is quite simple, but the lyrics are really well written. I've listened to it so many times, and I really wish I had written it myself. You even said you wanted to collaborate on a song with me last time, but I haven't heard back yet."

Jiang Yang smiled and said, "There will be an opportunity."

Qian Feng interrupted, "Let Jiang Yang sing it in its entirety right here on the spot."

"No, no, no, Jiang Yang will sing after the recording is finished. Let Xi Wei sing first. Xi Wei will definitely sing."

Wang Han smiled and turned to ask Tian Xiwei, "Is it alright, Xiwei?"

Tian Xiwei knew in her heart that Wang Han was giving her more opportunities to show her face.

Earlier backstage, she overheard Jiang Yang and Wang Han chatting, with Jiang Yang specifically instructing Wang Han to give her more opportunities to shine.

at this time.

The staff at the control room stared intently at the screen. The director spoke into the walkie-talkie, "Pay attention, focus the camera on Tian Xiwei, give her a close-up of her face, and capture her facial expressions. On Jiang Yang's side, use the backup camera to focus on him and film his reactions. We might be able to do some synchronized editing later. Make sure the footage is smooth and there are no stutters, otherwise it will be difficult to edit in post-production."

Staff adjusted the camera positions.

Aim precisely at the two individuals and prepare for filming.

The problem is that Tian Xiwei really doesn't know how to sing this song very well yet.

Singing wasn't her forte; beating up Jiang Yang was.

I've been practicing dancing since I was little, but I can't dance now because my lower body still hurts. I estimate it will take a few days to recover. If I do dance, none of my movements will be as standard as usual.

"I only know two lines, the climax part," Tian Xi said with a slightly reserved smile.

Wang Han pointed towards the control room and instructed, "Play music, just the chorus."

The sound engineer quickly operated the equipment, located the chorus of the song, and pressed play.

The melody of Jiang Yang's song played in the studio.

Tian Xiwei began to sing along to the melody, singing some of her favorite lines from Jiang Yang's song that she had been listening to these past few days:

"The evening breeze blows the white hair at your temples, smoothing the scars left by memories. In your eyes, light and shadow mingle, and your smile blossoms."

"Twilight conceals your faltering steps as you walk into the painting hidden by the bedside. In the painting, you are speaking with your head bowed."

Her singing voice wasn't as melodious as a professional singer's, and she didn't have many singing techniques.

But her voice is sweet and very captivating.

They had agreed that she would only sing two lines, but as she sang, Tian Xiwei subconsciously looked at Jiang Yang.

She saw Jiang Yang smiling at her, gesturing for her to continue singing.

Tian Xi paused for a moment, then continued singing along with the melody: "I am still amazed by the vastness of the world, and I am also intoxicated by childhood sweet nothings, without any truth or falsehood, without any struggle, without any pointless jokes."

As the song played, past scenes floated into my mind.

She danced for Jiang Yang by the Tongliang River.

When she first went to the film set, she was at a loss and was told by the director of photography to stand aside. It was Jiang Yang who stepped forward and said that she was his friend.

The first time I met Yang Chaoyue, he was dashing and confident. When talking about Jiang Yang, he told me, "What a great boss he is."

And this morning, she beat up Jiang Yang and gave him her virginity.

Jiang Yang's first time was with her.

This summer.

A shallow dimple appeared on Tian Xiwei's face as she continued singing: "I finally returned my youth to him, along with the summer that my fingertips played. What my heart stirred has gone with the wind. In the name of love, are you still willing?"

As the song ended, Zhao Jinmai was the first to clap and shout, "That was great!"

The junior agents in the room erupted in enthusiastic applause, which echoed throughout the studio.

The director at the control room immediately gave instructions to the camera crew over the walkie-talkie.

Simultaneously focus on Tian Xiwei and Jiang Yang, alternating between shooting shots of the two.

The focus was on capturing Tian Xiwei's expression and Jiang Yang's reaction, as well as a panoramic shot of the entire audience applauding, to create a lively atmosphere.

Xue Zhiqian laughed and said, "You sang well, Xiwei. Your voice is just like your voice, very sweet. Although this is our first meeting, I bet you are the kind of gentle and delicate girl in real life. I have a good eye for people, right, Jiang Yang? Am I right?"

"Old Xue, you're right."

"I'm good at judging people, aren't I? Am I awesome?"

Jiang Yang laughed, "You're really something, Lao Xue. Who can judge people as accurately as you?" (End of Chapter)