Jiang Baiyan is currently filming a family drama about a divorced and remarried family, with each side bringing up a child, and how the stepfather, stepmother, stepbrothers and stepsisters get along with each other.
The agent originally disliked this drama and preferred another big-budget costume drama.
Jiang Baiyan refused.
Firstly, the role is given to a man, which is not a big deal, as his character is a bit sentimental and lacks personal charm. Secondly, he is still young, and his acting range will become wider and wider in the future, so what matters is that he hones his acting skills.
He is not the only artist under the big agency. He doesn't want this resource, but there are many who want it. He turns around and pushes another male artist to the position, warning him: "Don't regret it."
Jiang Baiyan smiled: "I know Sister Lin won't ignore me."
"You little rascal, stop trying to be nice." Even though the big agent scolded him, he still helped him negotiate the family drama.
They spread the word, and the investment resources for the drama improved immediately. The director used his own connections and invited two middle-aged actors with high national popularity to play the parents.
They are actually around fifty years old, and the scripts they approach are basically those of their parents' generation. The characters are very similar, and they are always caught up in the trap of parents who urge them to get married and snobbish in-laws.
Comparing the plot, this family drama is still the first half of the protagonist, the characters are well-developed, so I am willing to watch it.
The remaining little sister role was taken by Cai Tonger.
Jiang Baiyan was also a little stunned at the time. Why did this sister come to play this role without any money to gain experience? Sister Chen asked around and found out that the original role had been taken away by someone else and the schedule was vacated.
After thinking about it, the company found out that Jiang Baiyan's drama had not yet decided on the female lead. They were delighted. Isn't this a perfect opportunity to hype up the couple? Spread the word that the male and female leads are the ones who will be step-siblings when the popularity rises. This will generate popularity without any hidden dangers.
Cai Tong'er was also very satisfied.
His acting skills are not that great, and he looks good in ancient costumes, but he is always criticized for having no acting skills. This time he is playing a girl of the same age and it is a true performance, so there shouldn’t be any problems.
It would be perfect if the press release just boasted about his improved acting skills.
As for the director... Well, these days, facing a little princess with her own money, few people can insist on anything, so just make do with it. Cai Tong'er is a popular little star after all, and her pretty face always has the advantage.
Sister Chen did curse a few words behind her back, but this kind of thing is common in the business, so what can she do
So the filming started.
There aren't many outdoor scenes for family dramas, most of them are shot in the studio, the progress is pushed forward day by day, and everything is normal. Until half a month ago.
Today was Cai Tong'er's birthday, and her fans sent her many gifts, including a big cake. Everyone in the crew came to congratulate her, and they all shared the cake.
Jiang Baiyan had to participate in such a lively event even if he didn't want to. He didn't have the support of his parents or the support of a big boss. If he wanted to make a name for himself, he had to be kind to others. He had no right to be willful, so he naturally congratulated him happily.
As a result, when he returned to the hotel after finishing the filming the next day, he wrote a few bloody words on the mirror in the room.
don't talk her.
Sister Chen gasped in shock at the time. The assistant bravely went over and touched it, and found that it was paint.
Regardless of the size of the matter, Sister Chen calmed down, kept silent, and checked the surveillance camera by herself. Unexpectedly, the surveillance camera was broken and nothing could be found, so she had to change rooms.
A few days later, the highlight of the step-sibling scene came. This was the climax of the whole drama, and the director attached great importance to it. He asked Jiang Baiyan early on to play more scenes with Cai Tonger.
Jiang Baiyan's face suddenly turned bitter.
Cai Tong'er is good at singing and dancing, but she has no talent for acting. She is lively and cheerful, which shows her true nature, but she kneels down when she sees the inner struggles of the characters.
He knew it himself, so without waiting for Jiang Baiyan to find an excuse, he just thanked him and threw it at him.
He happily agreed.
After the show, there was a strange smell in my coffee cup the next day.
Jiang Baiyan calmed down and gave the thing to Sister Chen for testing. The result showed that detergent was added into it.
In the middle of the night, a note was slipped through the door: you will regret it.
Sister Chen couldn't remain calm anymore: "We have to investigate this matter thoroughly."
Jiang Baiyan was silent.
Sure enough, Sister Chen called the big agent, who told her not to make it public: "It will be embarrassing for the crew if it gets out, and it will hurt you too."
Jiang Baiyan encountered trouble in the crew, and the fans must blame the crew. This is fine, the crew did not do their job well in the first place, and let someone sneak in.
If I stay, I will be in contact with Cai Tong'er, and if I'm not careful, things will get out of hand.
Sister Chen felt aggrieved, but Jiang Baiyan said, "I know, I'll figure it out myself."
Then he called Jian Jing and asked her to come over to help.
Sister Chen was not expecting him to do this and was full of doubts: "Why did you ask Teacher Jian to come?"
"The Devil's crew is next door." Jiang Baiyan said, "It won't arouse suspicion if you come over to visit."
Sister Chen stared at him: "That's it? You should know that the company doesn't want you to have any emotional problems at the moment."
Male artists rely on female fans for their livelihood, and Jiang Baiyan is still young, so falling in love is undoubtedly digging his own grave. Not only will he be unable to explain himself to his fans, but the company may also have to put him on ice in the future.
Jiang Baiyan nodded: "I know."
"What is Teacher Jian?" Sister Chen was puzzled.
"Because , is very powerful." Jiang Baiyan narrowed his eyes and sent a message with his flying fingers.
[Teacher Jingjing, come and save me ππ]
Jian Jing knew that Jiang Baiyan's crew was close to the Demon Doctor, so she called Director Huang to greet him and said that the first part had been written and that the filming had started. She wondered if it would be convenient for her to go over and have a look.
"I haven't seen it being filmed in a TV series yet."
Director Huang had a good cooperation with him, and although he was afraid of his meddling, he still agreed: "Of course, you're welcome anytime."
Jian Jing said hello to Kang Mucheng and set off to visit the crew.
Nowadays, filming is either done at film and television bases or in studios. "Devil Doctor" is no exception. Most of the scenes are interior, so we chose a studio.
It was Jian Jing's first time to go to a film crew, and she saw a lot of new things.
The studios are all in the far suburbs, converted from a large number of factories, but reporters and fans are stationed at the door all year round, waiting for the stars to come and go from get off work so they can take pictures for a while.
As soon as Jian Jing got off the car, someone next to her asked, "Which crew are you visiting?"
"How did you know I was here to visit the set?" He was surprised.
People will say: "You will know it as soon as you see it."
Another middle-aged man who was smoking poked his head out of the car, took a closer look, and suddenly smiled: "I know, you are here to look for the crew of "Devil Doctor"."
Jian Jing raised her eyebrows: "Do you recognize me?"
"You are Teacher Jian." The middle-aged uncle smiled and said with pride, "I know everyone in the circle who has appeared before. Teacher Jian is very popular recently, so of course I recognize her."
Jian Jing smiled, not taking it seriously, and pretended to be curious and asked, "What are you doing at the door?"
"To work," the uncle said, "otherwise who would go out to this remote place?"
Jian Jing raised her chin and pointed to the girls walking together in the distance: "You too?"
"Tsk, these are fangirls." The uncle pointed casually. This one belongs to a young actress, that one belongs to a young hunk, and he named them all as if they were vegetables grown in his own back garden.
Jian Jing paid close attention and discovered that most of the fans and reporters were stopped outside by security guards, but a few girls got through on the phone and were then picked up by someone.
"How can we get in?" he asked.
The uncle was not surprised: "You can get in if you have connections."
Before he finished speaking, Director Huang's assistant came running over to greet her: "Teacher Jian, this way, this way." He swiped the pass and led Jian Jing in. "Sorry to have kept you waiting."
"It's okay, I just got here. Thank you for coming." Jian Jing was still very polite.
When you go in, you can see large factory sheds with equipment piled everywhere. People dressed in ancient, modern and contemporary costumes are walking around, making it very lively. There are rest rooms, toilets and shops along the way. It is no different from a park.
"Is this Teacher Jian's first visit to the set?" The assistant was very talkative and started to introduce the set. "In fact, filming is similar to a construction site, both are messy."
The studio where Devil was filming was not far away, and the interior of the hospital was set up, and Director Huang was directing the movie.
Screenwriter Xu sat on a folding chair beside him, his legs crossed, flipping through the script and making corrections. In this industry, screenwriters have a high status and great responsibilities, and usually follow the crew to adjust the script at any time.
"Screenwriter Xu." Jian Jing greeted him.
"Jingjing is here." Screenwriter Xu and Jingjing were friends when they escaped together from Yuhui Villa, and later they participated in the adaptation of the Demon Doctor, so they have become very close. "You came just in time, we are filming the scene where the demon kills people today."
The hearts that the devil eats must belong to evil people, so there will be a set of purification rituals before killing, counting the faults of the deceased to prove that their "food" is clean. This is considered a famous scene in the play.
Jian Jing smiled and said, "I just happened to be there by chance."
He did not bother Director Huang and just stood by and watched.
As soon as the lights were turned on and the clapboards were struck, the scene fell into complete silence and the actors immediately got into the mood.
"Perhaps you feel confused about your situation. Don't be afraid, dear Lamb..." The actor who played the devil had slender fingers. He wiped the sharp blade of the scalpel with his fingertips and smiled caringly like a priest.
Jian Jing was immediately attracted by his performance. She kept listening to the actor finish the lines before she suddenly came back to her senses and said, "What a great actor."
Screenwriter Xu laughed out loud: "How can the person chosen by Old Huang be pleasing to him if he doesn't have some acting skills?"
Director Huang was somewhat dissatisfied. When he heard screenwriter Xu's voice, he turned his head and waved to them, "Old Xu, come here quietly."
He played back the clip and asked them, "What do you think?"
Screenwriter Xu said, "It's OK."
Jian Jing said, "I don't understand. You have the final say."
Director Huang asked if I was sincere, but he was satisfied with this answer and nodded to me: "Okay."
So I passed this one.
Jian Jing didn't want to disturb their work, so she winked at screenwriter Xu, and the two of them went to a quiet place to talk.
Screenwriter Xu praised: "You did a great job. Old Huang was bitten by a snake once, and he was afraid of the rope for ten years. We will need to work together again in the future. If you don't have anything to do, don't look for him."
"I understand that creators don't like being criticized." Jian Jing hesitated and whispered, "To be honest, I want to ask you for help with something."
He briefly told Jiang Baiyan about his troubles and asked him to help introduce him so as not to arouse other people's vigilance.
It was just a piece of cake, so screenwriter Xu agreed immediately. However, he had been in the entertainment industry for many years and had never seen a sleuth being hired to investigate a case, so he couldn't help but ask, "You came all the way here, are you close to Xiao Bai?"
Jian Jing blinked: "This matter... is quite interesting."
Screenwriter Xu saw that his expression did not seem fake, so he said thoughtfully: "It just so happens that I know Lao Mao next door. Let's go over and visit him."